Venue – Ireland

Clonshire Equestrian Centre, Clonshire Beg, Adare, Co. Limerick, Ireland
The centre is in the countryside just outside Adare, approximately 2.5 km from the village and about 20 minutes by car from Limerick City.

Driving from Adare
From Adare, follow the N21 westbound in the direction of Newcastle West/Killarney. Clonshire’s own directions are:

  1. From Adare Manor, turn left and continue through Adare village.
  2. At the upper end of the village, take the road that veers left and continue past Adare Boys School.
  3. Continue straight through the traffic lights.
  4. Drive for approximately 3 minutes.
  5. Look for the Clonshire Equestrian Centre sign on the left, which directs you to the next right turn.
  6. Take that right and continue along the smaller road until you reach a crossroads.
  7. The entrance to Clonshire is on the right, marked by a stone wall and black gate. The gate opens automatically when you pull up.

For navigation, enter “Clonshire Equestrian Centre, Clonshire Beg, Adare”

Coming from Shannon Airport
Shannon Airport is the most convenient major airport. Allow roughly 40–50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The simplest option is a rental car, particularly if you will be at Clonshire for several days; the centre is rural and having a car makes getting between your accommodation, Clonshire and Adare much easier.
If arriving without a car, travelling to Limerick/Adare and then using a taxi for the final portion is practical. For a multi-day course, however, consider staying near Clonshire or in Adare and having a car.

Where to stay
Closest and most practical — Castleview House
This is in Clonshire itself, approximately 1 km from the equestrian centre; roughly an 8-minute walk. It is a traditional country B&B rather than a hotel.

Best combination of comfort and Adare village — Dunraven Arms Hotel
This four-star hotel is right on Main Street in Adare, roughly 3.6 km from Clonshire. It has a pool, sauna and gym, and you can walk to the restaurants, pubs and shops in Adare.

Good B&B alternative — Coatesland House
A highly rated traditional B&B on the Killarney Road close to Adare, about 2.6 km from Clonshire.

Village B&B — Adare Country House
Around 3 km from Clonshire, this is another good option if you want to be able to walk into Adare for dinner rather than staying in the countryside.

Clonshire itself also has on-site accommodation. It is a self-catering unit sleeping 6–8 people, with a full kitchen, laundry, heating and several bedrooms. Contact the centre direct for information