Farmhouses Many farming families offer accommodation in a unique rural setting where fresh farm produce and tranquillity are guaranteed. Not all farmhouses are located on working farms, ask for advice. Self-catering Houses, cottages and apartments can be rented at numerous locations across the country with sleeping accommodation for up to 10 people. These are very popular and should be booked well in advance. Camping and Caravaning With quiet country roads and approved sites this can be a perfect holiday for those who don't want to rush.
Many sites have shops, laundry, caf s and play areas for children.
The Irish weather is not the most predictable so check that sites have indoor facilities in the event of rain. Boating Ireland's waterways are beautiful, uncrowded and clean and you can hire a fully equipped cruiser. Cruisers are fitted with a fridge, cooker, central heating, hot water, shower, charts, dinghy, bed linen, and crockery. They are easy to handle and the inexperienced sailor can receive instruction before casting off. The River Shannon is the most popular cruising waterway but equally attractive are the Grand canal, the River Barrow, the River Erne and the new Shannon-Erne link.