Blarney offers a superb range of recreational pursuits to suit all ages. The golfer has several excellent 18 hole courses to choose from ; two within 5 miles of the village. There is a network of quiet country lanes for the walking enthusiast. Locally, you can fish for salmon, wild brown trout or coarse fish. There are several sports and leisure centres for fitness buffs located in the area, which offer everything from swimming to gymnasium facilities.

GOLF
There are three 18 hole golf courses within a short distance of Blarney - all have clubs and trolleys for hire.

Blarney Golf Course - Located 2.5 km from Blarney. Green fees every day 
Tel +353 021- 382455

Muskerry Golf Club - Located 3 km from Blarney. Open to visitors on certain days and times. Please check with the golf club direct Blarney offers a superb range of recreational pursuits to suit all ages. 

The golfer has several excellent 18 hole courses to choose from ; two within 5 miles of the village. There is a network of quiet country lanes for the walking enthusiast. Locally, you can fish for salmon, wild brown trout or coarse fish. There are several sports and leisure centres for fitness buffs located in the area, which offer everything from swimming to gymnasium facilities.

Telephone +353 021- 385297/385104 to avoid disappointment.

Lee Valley Golf & Country Club - Located 12 km from Blarney, just off the N22, designed by Christy O'Connor Jnr. Tel +353 021 - 331721 to check availability.

Blarney Golf Driving Range - Open 7 days Tel +353 021 - 382060

Blarney Pitch & Putt Course - Visitors are welcome to come and play this 18 hole course overlooking Blarney Castle Estate. Clubs are available for hire. Tel +353 021-385167

Gaelic Hurling and Football
Games are played most evenings during the summer and Sundays at the local GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association) grounds in Blarney. See notice for timetable near entrance to library.

Walking
There are many places in the Blarney area where the visitor can enjoy a short or long walk, including the Clogheenmilcon Sanctuary. This is a particularly beautiful walk along an alkaline wetland which covers approximately 100 acres of what used to be a deep lake which remained after the Ice Age. The entrance to this walk is just off the N20 on the outskirts of Blarney village. Car parking and picnic facilities are available at either side of the walk.

Road Bowling
This is one of the oldest traditional sports in Cork and is played in only one other county in Ireland (in Armagh, Northern Ireland). It is also played in Germany. The player to cover the longest distance on the road, in the least number of throws is deemed the winner. So, if you see groups of (usually) men on the road on a summer's evening or Sunday afternoon searching the hedges along the side of the roads of Cork, they are probably looking for bowls.

Horse Riding
Available in Blarney Riding Centre. Tel +353 021 - 385854 or Ballincollig Pony Trekking for off-road trekking Tel +353 021 - 873654 or 088 - 689723

Horse Racing
Local point-to-point race meeting can be enjoyed at: Dawstown, Blarney on the May Bank Holiday Monday and Watergrasshill (Ballindenisk) on May 11th. See local press for details.

Mallow Racecourse: 25 minutes from Blarney. This boasts an excellent racecourse for National Hunt and Flat Racing. Racing calenders available at Blarney Tourist Office. Tel +353 021 - 381624

Blarney International Horse Trials: Blarney International Horse Trials are held in June each year in the grounds of Blarney Castle. This major international 3-day event attracts competitors from all over the world.

Water Skiing
The Water Ski Centre on Inniscarra Lake is open all summer from May to September and welcomes visitors. Coaching and equipment hire are available. Tel +353 021 - 334605

Cycle Touring Club
A touring Calender of Events is organised by the club from April to September. Cycle enthusiasts are welcome to join. Bring your bicycle and a helmet. Contact John McNamara at Tel +353 021 - 381789

Darts
Most of the local pubs have Dart Clubs and visitors are welcome to join in.

Angling
Game Angling: is available on the River Lee, River Martin and on certain parts of the Lee Reservoir System. Permits are required and are available from Peter Horne, Killard, Blarney Tel +353 021 - 385072. For further information visit the Irish Fisheries Website

Coarse Angling: The Lower Reservoir at Inniscarra contains abundant stocks of Bream and Rudd. Further information is available from the

South Western Fisheries Board. 

Tel +353 026 - 41221/41892

Soccer
Blarney United, the local soccer club, organises a 7-a-side Soccer Tourament in the Village Square each summer - great fun is assured

Bridge
Blarney Bridge Club welcomes visitors who play Bridge to join them. Enquiries to Mrs. Claire Forrest Tel +353 021 - 385116


Shournagh Valley ATVs
Experience the unique thrill and challenge of riding an 'All Terrain Vehicle' in one of the best naturally designed cross-county courses. Test your driving skills over grassland, hills and glens overlooking the Shournagh River, just 4 miles from Blarney. Helmets and all-weather gear provided Tel +353 021 - 381301

Blarney Library
Open Tuesday - Friday 2pm - 5.30pm; Saturday 10.30am - 5.30pm; Closed for lunch 1pm - 2pm

Pipe Band Championships
The Pipe Band Championships are held each summer in the village green. A great family day out.

Greyhound Racing
Cork Greyhound Track is open Monday, Wednesday and Saturday nights. Tel +353 021 - 543013