Price
2026
4 nights luxury four star hotel with pool B&B basis with 3 days riding.
Price from €1,810 per person sharing
Single supplement from €410
4 nights package on site house accommodation sharing with others & self catering basis with 3 days riding.
Price from €1,395 per person sharing.
Dates & Prices
IRELAND
Clonshire Equestrian Training
Overview
Clonshire Equestrian Centre , established almost 30 years ago on 120 acres of parkland owned by the County Limerick Foxhounds, has been run by successful husband and wife team Sue and Dan Foley. Sue and Dan have built up a remarkable business, welcoming and encouraging riders from both home and abroad. Their horsemanship courses include arena work to improve the riders position and balance to ensure the necessary skill set for tackling the wonderful Cross Country course. Innovative and solid training methods around the showjumping arena enable riders to perform to the best of their ability and to learn and improve their riding for a most enjoyable and safe experience.
Starting with an assessment, to explore and discuss the rest of the riding programme and to match the horses with the rider’s ability, the fully qualified coaches will make sure to concentrate on your particular riding requirements. Maybe there is something that you really want to concentrate and work on and never had the chance or the time to really give it the focus you wanted? Well, now’s your chance! With the excellent outdoor and indoor arena, set up for dressage, showjumping and schooling everything is available to ensure you have a worthwhile and enjoyable stay with us.
On the beautiful green parkland, there are over 60 fences of different types and heights. So if you have never jumped cross country before or want to improve your technical XC riding skills you will find a variety of professionally built and inviting fences all around the fields. Imagine cantering across the green lush grass and taking in some welcoming logs and rails dotted around here and there – oh the joy! More experienced riders will have plenty to test them too as Clonshire has a very successful Eventing team that competes regularly, producing and selling horses up to Olympic level all over the world. So come and find your soulmate here and let us help you find the love and joy of riding on our wonder estate.
Location
Adare, Ireland
Airport
Shannon, Cork or Dublin, Ireland
Duration
3-4 nights
When to go
All year
Riding level
All levels
Weight
Please check with us
Group size
Small group lessons divided by level
Accommodation
Offsite hotel
Included
Accommodation, meals as per chosen package, riding as per hours in package (you can select from cross country riding, showjumping lessons, flatwork lessons, hacks etc).
Extras
Single supplement applies as above.
Excluded
Getting there, all meals outside of the chosen package and drinks.
Price guarantee
All our riding holidays hold a price guarantee. We believe in your piece of mind on price when you book with us and will refund the difference should you find the same riding holiday elsewhere at a lower price.
Exchange rate
Rates are subject to daily exchange rate fluctuations, please refer to our Terms and Conditions for full details.
Transfers
If you are travelling from outside Ireland you could fly to Shannon (30 minutes), Cork (1.5 hours) or Dublin (2.5 hours). We recommend to a hire car (you will need a car to get to and from the village). Otherwise we can organise private transfers if you wish approx €100 from Shannon airport. Daily transfers to Clonshire from the hotel would be around €25 each way.
Departure dates
Open all year for riding and tailored hotel accommodation, just ask us for a quote. You can choose your own dates subject to availability
Riding & Itinerary
Training & Horses
Clonshire has several highly qualified coaches and it is very important that all riders levels are looked after for safety and fun. We welcome beginner/novice/nervous riders to come and find confidence in our riding system to progress and enjoy riding without the anxiety. Intermediate riders/improvers/confident riders really can push themselves to find a successful path to the next level under the expert instruction of our personable trainers and our wonderful generous horses. Advanced and professional riders can enjoy riding uncomplicated, or more challenging horses to experience the ability of the Irish Sport Horse who number one breed for top-class event horses in the world. Groups with different riding abilities can work very well at Clonshire as we can split the groups for some intense training and then join up again for some fun outdoor riding and hacking.
Clonshire has over 80 horses and ponies. Most of the horses are Irish Sport Horses, with some nice Dutch Warmblood lines included in the mix. These horses are produced and professionally trained in all disciplines, Dressage, SJ and XC and will help the rider feel and achieve the next level. Our ponies are mostly Connemara’s and as with the horses their way of going and temperament ensures our guests return year after year to enjoy them.
Sample itinerary
DAY 1
1pm – Arrive at stables after lunchtime for check in and to meet coaches and horses. Afternoon 1 hour intro riding session.
DAY 2
AM – Riding session to include some dressage for jumping and pointers for better riding at various paces. Jumping exercises concentrating on keeping a rhythm and on making good turns while jumping
PM – Hack to local property called Hollywood House. Visit to Co Limerick Hunt Kennels to meet the Huntsman and maybe some puppies!
DAY 3
AM – Riding session to include preparing to jump a course of fences – direction, speed and balance – height depending on stage of rider.
PM – Cross country riding and jumping different fences at different speeds, introducing more difficulty if required. Afternoon tea with coach and discussion on some interesting aspect of riding.
DAY 4
AM – After a great Irish breakfast you’ll enjoy a great 2 hour ride before heading off just before lunch time full of stories.
Please ask about
There is lots to do around Adare, the Foleys will be happy to help advise:
Archery
Fishing
Clay shooting
Hiking, Dingle
Cliffs of Mohar
Bunratty Castle
Golf all available locally
Horses
Irish Sport Horses, with some nice Dutch Warmbloods
Riding level
All levels
Type of riding
Intense training mixed with some fun outdoor hacks
Tack
English style
Weight limit
Please check with us
Group size
Small group lessons divided by level
Accommodation & Meals
Accommodation is offsite iin the village. We offer different packages depending on your preferences.
Dunraven Arms Hotel (4 star)
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Adare Manor Castle (5 star)
Just outside Adare Village, Adare Manor is one of the most luxurious and outstanding Castle hotels in Ireland well frequented by celebrities and anyone who loves a world class experience. There is a host of other options at Adare Manor including their golf course, archery, falconry, an on site spa.
Accommodation
Offsite hotel
Single Supplement
Single supplement applies
Meals
Inform us about food allergies and intolerances
Drinks
Drinks payable
The Destination
Located in the scenic south west of Ireland, the village of Adare dates back to 1200 A.D. It is widely known as a major Irish tourist attraction and is regarded as one of the prettiest and most picturesque towns in Ireland. It overlooks the fording point of the River Maigue from which the village derives its meaning “The Ford of the Oak” (Áth Dara).
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