Named after US Senator Ted Kennedy, who stayed at Ashford in the early 1980s, the Kennedy Suite (one of the Castle's exceptional Staterooms) is located in the oldest wing of the castle and features an impressive selection of antique furniture, including a 19th-century walnut bed, an early 18th century Spanish Armoire and an early Victorian Rosewood centre table.
The Kennedy Suite enjoys spectacular views over Lough Corrib and can be combined with the Reagan Presidential Suite to complete a private three-bedroom wing of the castle.
The Ashford sporting clay range features targets that simulate the game typical of this region. Beginners enjoy a pleasant introduction to the sport and a thorough grounding in the safety and etiquette of shooting in general.
You’ll meet at the Equestrian Centre to meet your instructor who will then direct you to the shooting range. Clay Shooting participants must be over 16 years of age.
Instruction from €85 per person, includes 25 clays (€25 per 25 shots thereafter)
Guinness Shooting Experience: €150 per person, includes 75 clays (2 people minimum)
The Ardilaun Challenge: €150 per person, featuring prizes (€25 per 25 shots thereafter)
Private lesson: €220 for one-on-one expert tuition, includes 100 shots and clays
Enjoy this ancient sport played by kings and lords for centuries. All the family can participate simultaneously from ages seven upwards, and find out who is the champion! We use our 50m indoor centre when necessary so this activity is not weather dependent but please bring warm outdoor clothing, rain jacket and comfortable footwear.
Set up according to the National British Grand Championship guidelines with rubber 3D targets and using arrows that are the only ones of their kind in Ireland, this activity takes place at the Equestrian Centre, and participants are required to be as tall as the bow.
60 minutes from €100 based on one or two people
(€30 per extra person thereafter)
90-minute Sporting Archery from €150 per participant for one or two people
(€30 per extra person thereafter)
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