Top Things to do in Ireland’s Ancient East
The 10 Best Things to do Adventurous in Ireland’s Ancient East, Ireland’s Ancient East
Discover the best top things to do in Ireland’s Ancient East, Ireland including Dunmore Adventure, RallyConnection, Birds of Prey Educational Centre, Falconry Ireland, The Kilkenny Way, Irish Military War Museum & Family Park, Bike Park Ireland, Lugnaquilla, Coumshingaun Lough, King of the Vikings.
Restaurants in Ireland’s Ancient East
1. Dunmore Adventure
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 158 reviews
This is where the fun begins! Water sports & Land activities in a stunning location in the sunniest part of Ireland - the Sunny Southeast. We welcome both Adults and Children, groups and individuals, and cater for all abilities. Activities include: The infamous Wibit Wipeout Aquapark, Kayaking, Archery, Powerfan Freefall, Sailing, Climbing, Caving, Canoeing, Kayaking, SUP, Powerboat and Sailing courses. Summer Camps for kids from 6 yrs - teenagers run all summer long. Fully approved by NGB's and the Irish Tourist Board. Activities available from 1hr to a full day, must be booked in advance.
Reviewed By lindacT6850PZ
Dunmore East Adventure Centre is the best run adventure centre. They have a safety video for all to minimise the risk of injury. They have a fantastic team who make the experience so special for everyone. The wibbit is an hour long experience which is a group of inflatable on the water, including a climbing wall, jumping area and slide. It is really well supervised by the staff. They also have other outdoor activities such as kayaks, supertankers, windsurfing, sailing, and a climbing wall. They have indoor activities such as archery, caving and an indoor climbing wall. The changing rooms and shower areas are excellent, equipment is well maintained. Customers can bring their own wetsuits or avail of the centres wetsuits. Everyone is given a lifejacket for health & safety reasons. Remember to bring old running shoes or booties.... There is a well stocked shop and a fantastic cafe upstairs with delicious pizza's. The view is amazing. It is definitely a fantastic experience and you return. The staff are amazing and have gone above and beyond to keep our children safe while having such fun.
2. RallyConnection
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 39 reviews
Our specially designed and constructed 'special stage' at 'RallyConnection' reproduces the most testing rallying you are ever likely to experience. The ideal proving ground for novice and experienced drivers alike. Level 1 is a tarmac stage over 1km in length with fast straights and 5 hairpins. After you are tuitioned to navigate this techincal stage it is possible to reach speeds in excess of 120km/h !! Whether you are a complete novice, intermediate or experienced driver, Rallyconnection concentrates on improving your rallying skills in a friendly and professional atmosphere. All our instructors have a vast wealth of competitive rallying experience. They have competed at the highest level of rallying throughout Ireland in championships such as: National Forestry Championship Southeast stages The Dunlop National Rally Championship Your personal safety is our instructors priority! They will also insure you have an exhilarating experience at Rallyconnection.
Reviewed By JLulu217 - Cork, Ireland
First time driving a rally car like this and it surpassed all expectations and hopes. Super staff, very friendly and helpful throughout the day. Great course and gives you a chance to experience something like no other. One of the best things I’ve ever done and will definitely be back for more. Can’t praise this highly enough.
3. Birds of Prey Educational Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 263 reviews
Reviewed By staceymhand - County Dublin, Ireland
Just want to share these amazing photos that was taken by the lovely Samantha Murphy on our little holiday down in Trabolgan holiday village on the 13th August - 17th August and Out of our whole experience and photos of trabolgan these are our favourites ???????? Ravenstone birds of prey was amazing and the mother of the owls, falcons and hawks we seen was samantha murphy she was amazing and captured my children beautifully in her photos ???????????? Such a wonderful experience and the staff in the birds of prey were so wonderful, kind and amazing so thank you Sam & Tish ???????? we will definitely back next summer ????????
4. Falconry Ireland
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By AoifeGri - Dublin, Ireland
Just a wonderful experience all round. Very informative talk given in the beginning, both the history and currently state of the sport explained in depth. If you have any interest in animals/ wildlife I would highly recommend! The flying experience is wonderful. The birds are all in amazing condition and so obviously well looked after. The bond that the birds have with the instructor is adorable and they totally love what they do. No bird is forced to fly; when they decided to stop cooperating - especially the owl! - everyone just moved on. Everything was just amazing. Such a wonderful experience, if you know anyone with a slight interest in what falconry is, it's a wonderful birthdsy gift! You need a car to get around, as the area is pretty secluded. Not that far from Arklow town so lots of places to stay nearby and more to do if you want to make a weekend out of it!
5. The Kilkenny Way
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 246 reviews
We Provide a unique sporting experience giving you an insight into the worlds Oldest (3000 yrs) and fastest field game in the true Home Of Hurling Champions - Kilkenny. Join us for 2 hours of Hurling fun in the Home of the Famous Kilkenny Cats.
6. Irish Military War Museum & Family Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 375 reviews
The Irish Military War Museum and family park,offers a fascinating insight into Irish participants' involvement in both World War One and World War Two, as well as other military conflicts in world history. The Irish Military War Museum, covering 5,000 square feet of floor space, will represent a distinctly non-political but 'must see' educational and historical resource for people of all ages and from right across the island of Ireland and beyond.
Reviewed By aoifered
Wow!!Went here today and what an amazing experience. The museum is brilliant and a huge collection of memorabilia. Fergus who works there is very knowledgeable and spent alot of time with us showing us everything and telling us stories and facts. My son said this is the best museum he has been in,way better than the one in Dublin city and Bovington in the UK. He will be returning at some stage with his friends. Worth every cent. I would highly recommend a visit here.
7. Bike Park Ireland
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 130 reviews
Bike Park Ireland is the first official mountain bike park in Ireland offering everyone from beginners to pro's the opportunity to have an action packed day out. With 8 downhill trails to choose from, a seriously cool uplift service, the largest pump track in the country, you will find it hard to contain your smile. We are a family run business and the bike park is entirely on private grounds and it's quite simply the best place in Ireland to come and have fun on a mountain bike. If you have all the gear and a bike, great, bring it - if you don't have anything, that's fine too because we have it all here for you to hire, just bring a pair of shoes with grips and we will take care of the rest. We cannot over emphasise the fact that anyone that can ride a bike will have loads of fun here. We have a large fleet of superb Kona bikes for hire, including helmets and pads, a class cafe called The Mucky Boot Cafe which serves homemade hot food all day. If your not into biking that's fine too as we have a lovely walk to the top of the trails where you can see as many as 8 county's. Our bike park is very family friendly and kids of all ages will spend hours playing around on bikes and lets face it there's a kid in all of us and we all just want to play on bikes every now and then!!!
8. Lugnaquilla
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Darrenkeane175
Stunning setting for a walk..advise to be there first thing in the morning and set off walking when its lovely and quiet.We walked up through the old mines first which is an easier route to take for the more leisurely walkers.
9. Coumshingaun Lough
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By gaffneym
Best to do thhis on a sunny day to get the most out of it. To complete the hike up over and down takes around 3 and half hours, can be a bit dangerous bit of climbing involved would advise to bring proper hiking boots or runners. Also bring water and food with you. Once you reach the top the views are amazing if your bringing kids i would advise not to climb fully up over and down as concentration is required. U can bring kids to the lake there thou.
10. King of the Vikings
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 277 reviews
King of the Vikings - The World's First Viking Virtual Reality 3D Adventure, bringing you up close and personal with the Viking warlords who founded Waterford Ireland's oldest city! Housed in a replica Viking house within the atmospheric ruins of a medieval monastery in the heart of the Viking city. Next to Reginald's Tower where the Treasures of Viking Waterford and a fullsize Viking longship. Available in English, French and German. Cost of admission is only €5.00 for an Under 12 and only €10.00 for an adult. Currently CLOSED for annual maintenance, from 6th January till Fri.13th March 2020.
Reviewed By Seehanes
Visitors are strongly advised to book in advance for this virtual reality experience due to limited capacity - visits last thirty minutes and only ten people can be accommodated during each session. Within the Viking Triangle, so rich in history and museum experiences, this novel format brings that Viking history to life in an unforgettable manner that should be greatly enjoyed by people of all ages and interest levels - you cannot help but feel thoroughly engaged. With a son who suffers from travel sickness, this virtual reality experience posed no problem for him. Situated in a replica Viking house within the ruins of the Franciscan friary, the costumed staff skilfully aided visitors to use the apparatus effectively. In fact no skill was needed - the staff ensured that everybody's experience was optimised. Potential improvements, in my opinion, would include greater sensory engagement such as water spray (from the sea or discarded waste), blasts of heat when there are fires, or release of smells to coincide with cooking, other domestic situations, or proximity to livestock. Apart from the brief thrill (or horror?) of seeing rats at your feet, I think the fear / shock factor could have been considerably heightened. If there is concern for the welfare of younger children, then perhaps headsets could have two different settings (one milder experience, and one more dramatic one). Nevertheless this is unquestionably a worthwhile addition to Waterford's attractions.
