Watersports...

For sheer exhilaration try at one of the many watersports on offer such as canoeing, kayaking, sailing, diving and surfing. Lough Derg, the Shannon River and the coast line all offer a myriad of centres catering to watersports.

At Fanore, north Clare you can rent body boards or learn to surf at a local surf school, while out in the water you may even see a friendly dolphin which has been spotted frequently in the bay. Lahinch and Spanish Point are famed for their waves and if surfing isn't enough of a thrill you can go kitesurfing or windsurfing at Lahinch.

Kilkee, south west Clare is well know for it wealth of spectacular dives. Jacques Cousteau declared that it was the best diving spot in Europe. The Kilkee Dive Centre, is a fully-equipped and caters to both beginners and experts. The Diving Centre offer shore dives from the Duggera Rocks and boat dives from the Black Rocks further out. Divers can go to depths from 10 metres (32 feet) to 45 metres (147 feet). The diverse marine life attracts divers from all around the world. Snorkelling and sailing are also popular in Kilkee, and the surf school holds classes during the summer months.