We were in Galway, Ireland for a long vacation. A quick Internet search found the Dartfield Horse…read moreMuseum in Loughrea. It's about an hour's drive with traffic. The facility has a Museum, but the real fun is the grounds around it. Think rolling Irish meadows - about 100 acres. They have trails for people that have never ridden before, water play area for the horses, and huge meadows with many jumps. My 16-year-old daughter has been riding for the past 5 years. She was in heaven. She rode Princess, a small white pony. That pony has some moves! She can jump her height. I'm 6'2" and they set me up with "Mr. Big". Cost was approx. $35/hour (the Euro is trading at 1.25/dollar) per rider, plus I gave a 20 Euro tip to our guide.

I cannot say enough good things about the Moycullen Riding Centre! If you are in Galway (or Ireland…read morein general) make a point to drive out to the riding center and see what the beautiful area has to offer! It was absolutely one of my favorite parts about our trip. Let me start from the beginning: The night before we were in Galway my friend and I contacted Moycullen Riding Centre via email (not successful, but we all know that rural internet is a pain), there is a phone number however it was already late at night. Anyways, our mistake, but we decide to drive out to the stables the next morning anyways. When we arrive at this quaint home about 15 mins outside of Galway we were greeted by Sandra's parents - Sandra's mother is such a sweet, sweet lady! She allowed us to use her cellphone to contact Sandra & Tom and squeeze a ride in. Tom to the rescue - he drops what he is doing and drives out to the stables to take my friend and I for a trail ride! Tom is a wonderful tour guide, the horses were amazing & beautiful creatures, and the terrain/trail is something you do not want to miss. We learned soooo much about Ireland! I literally could go on and on, but I will say this VISIT THE MOYCULLEN RIDING CENTRE!! It's 100% worth the drive and money!! Thank you guys sooooo much for the wonderful experience!

Tom our guide was fantastic none of us have riding experience and he had the patience of a saint…read more He was also very knowledgeable about the area and flora and fauna. The four of us really enjoyed the experience!

This past June was my fourth trip and it was fantastic as always. The B&Bs are always top notch and…read morethe walks are always unforgettable. But the best part of Hillwalk Yours are the people that work there. Their support is incredible. One this particular trip there was a mix up on our lodging which was not Hillwalk's fault at all. I called the emergency number and Nieve was a rockstar in helping us secure new lodging and transportation. My trip coordinator Niamh followed up the next morning even though the offices were closed. That kind of support is incredible on these kinds of trips and why I will continue to use and recommend them.

My friends and I traveled to Ireland recently for a long weekend of golf. We worked with Paul…read moreCollins at North & West Coast Links Golf Ireland and they did a fantastic job. Paul arranged golf and accommodations for each day of our visit and provided luxury transportation with a driver. The package cost was very reasonable and the golf courses and accommodations were superb. Our driver was wonderful and worked hard to accommodate our needs and sharing plenty of information on Irish history and the local culture. This is the first golf tour I've ever been on and, based on this experience, I'll look forward to many more with this fine operation!

I am an equestrian me with 40 years of experience. I have shown dressage for 30 years up to 3rd…read morelevel. I really wanted to ride in Ireland. I chose Coopers hill because it was convenient. To my surprise the guides the owner and the horses were amazing and super knowledgeable. I recommend this experience for riders of any level. Special shout to jazz man and Maureen for making this an experience of a lifetime. Sam James and paul were also so awesome. What awesome horsemanship. !!!i won't ever forget !

What's up: While planning my trip to Ireland, I came across a post that described Hawk Walks as…read morebeing one of the most amazing experiences to do. So after a bit of research on the web, I decided on signing up for one at Ireland's School of Falconry. Transit: I travelled here using the bus. I was staying in Galway City and I took the Citylink 430 to Claremorris and transferred over to the TFI Local Link 431 and got off at Cong. From there, it was a short walk (maybe 15-20 mins) to Ashford Castle. After entering the castle gates, it's another 10-15 min walk to the school. If you're arriving by car, the School instructions were to park at the castle visitor car park (near the golf course). Environment: I emailed them months in advance to schedule my Walk. Since I wasn't staying nearby, they asked for payment ahead of time, which was done via credit card. When I arrived at Ashford Castle, I had to inform the staff at the bridge that I was there to go to the Falconry School. He directed me towards the other end of the castle and told me to follow the signs. Along the way, you'll pass by the gardens and fountains of the castle, which made for lovely views. When I arrived at the school, I rang the doorbell and was shown to the office for a short wait. The staff also offered to store my backpack behind the counter so I didn't have to carry it during the Walk. My instructor gave a quick tour of the area and informed me of the proper handling of the hawk. Then I met my feathered buddy for the hour, Andes. As we walked the grounds and surrounding forest, Andes flew along to follow us and when he was signaled, he flew down towards my gloved hand. What was ordered: - 1 hour Hawk Walk (I had so much fun learning about the hawks and walking around the castle grounds and forest surrounding it) Yay/Nay/Meh: Yay! Definitely a Yay! This was such a unique experience and it was amazing to see how well trained the hawks were. Since hawks eat meat, they do warn you that some of their food will resemble animals and may be a bit meaty. Credit cards are accepted.

Incredible experience! Once in a lifetime must do in Ireland. The team and expert falconers are so…read morekind, professional, and funny! They provided such a personalized experience. We walked two beautiful hawks for an entire hour through the woods of Ireland. We also got to fly the resident owl Samradh in the tunnel. I can't even put this experience into words that will do it justice.

The course here is quite entertaining as well as inexpensive. This is a woodlands course so expect…read morelots of tree lines and brush. Course layout is pretty good with plenty of scenery to boot. Being away from the coast line, wind here isn't that big an issue however it does stir up from time to time. Luckily the trees do a good job at dampening the effects of the wind on your shots. Fee here was only 25 euro so it's both fun and inexpensive.