Shanagarry Bed and Breakfast

Located within Newcastle West and its environs are the Desmond Banqueting Hall,the beautiful Demesne, Glenquin Castle, Barnagh Tunnel with its spectacular tunnel and views, Barnagh Landscaped Gardens. The River Arra - Newcastle West's main river - it being a tributary of the River Deel has a good stock of Salmon and Trout. It is known to be one of the best Trout rivers for fishing in Ireland. Fishing permits available for tourists. Contact: Moss Devine - (Tel No: 069-61461)

Festivals & Music Events.

Newcastle West Arts Festival - a 4 day programme held each April. a spectacular Street Theatre Parade, Music, Arts Exhibition, Drama, Poetry, Storytelling and Street Entertainment. Contact: Vicky Nash - (Tel No: 069-62978)

Newcastle West Agricultural Show & Horse Show - held annually in mid July. Contact: Ned Lynch - (Tel No: 069-62790)

National Heritage Week Held beginning of September for details - (Tel No: 069-77408)

Traditional Irish Music in the following Pubs:

Dick Darby's Bar    -    Thursday nights.  
Pat Whelans Bar.    -    Thursday nights.
Shamrock Bar        -    All year round
Ted Danahers        -    June - October.

Equestrian Centre.

Woodview Riding Centre, Dually, Newcastle West - This riding center offers a wide range of facilities catering for every rider, whether novice or experienced, regardless of age.

  a.. Daily trekking on quiet country roads with panoramic views.
  b.. Liveries taken.
  c.. Visitors welcome

Open Tuesday to Saturday, all year round. Contact: Eugene O'Doherty - (Tel No: 069-61554).

Swimming.

Dean O'Brien Swimming Pool, Gortboy, Newcastle West - Located beside Library. 25 metre out-door heated Swimming Pool - Open during summer months.

Killeline Lodge & Leisure Complex is adjacent to an 18 hole Golf Course and features a fully equipped Gymnasium and Swimming Pool with all the latest fitness equipment designed to keep you in shape even when you're on vacation. The Lodge also comes equipped with a Steam and Sauna room to help you relax even more.

Walking.

The Great Southern Trail - are a local community group working to develop the Limerick to Tralee section of the trail so that members of the local communities and visitors to the area can explore this beautiful region in a safe, leisurely way by foot or bicycle. The Southern Trail is a unique 53 mile stretch of countryside in West Limerick/North Kerry. It is the route taken by the Limerick - Tralee Railway Line which opened in 1867 / 1880 and closed in 1975 / 1977.

The nearby tatched cottage.

Golf Clubs.

Killeline Park Golf & Country Club - Cork Road, Newcastle West. (6294 yards) par 71, 18 Hole parkland course. Currently being redeveloped by Kevin Dorrian.