It is a great pleasure to endorse the efforts of the Shannon Region Conference & Sports Bureau in attracting international sports events to the region. I have been fortunate to avail of the world-class facilities and warm welcome in the area since 1997, and have seen them grow and improve greatly in this time. I would recommend them to any athlete looking for a base to work on and maintain peak performance.
Paula Radcliffe, World Champion and Olympian
Sports Venues
Sportspeople expect excellence and Ireland’s Shannon Region delivers. It’s home to some of the best sports facilities in the country, including the National Coaching and Training Centre, the National 50m Swimming Pool, the University of Limerick Indoor Sports Arena, the newly developed Thomond Park Rugby Stadium and Limerick Racecourse.
Contact one of our advisors now to find out more about available packages and rates for your sporting activity.
Golfing to the Fore
You’ll find several of the world’s finest golf courses and premium championship venues right here in the Shannon Region. Thousands of golfers visit every year to enjoy courses designed by famous architects such as Robert Trent Jones Snr, Alister MacKenzie, and Greg Norman. Contact your Shannon Region Bureau team today to begin planning.
Water, Water Everywhere
Home to the national 50-metre pool bordered by the wild Atlantic Ocean, with water features such as the majestic river Shannon and the vast expanse of Lough Derg, the Shannon Region is without doubt Ireland’s centre of sporting excellence.
Situated on the sheltered shores of Lough Derg and nestled at the foot of Crag Hill, the University of Limerick’s Activity Centre offers a perfect location for all your outdoor adventure needs. For more than a decade, the centre has dedicated itself to excellence with high-quality adventure programmes. Choose from activities such as sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, powerboating, archery, orienteering, high ropes and dragon boat racing. Whether catering for schools, kids’ camps, adult courses, stags and hens, corporate groups and sporting teams, the centre has an activity for everyone.
Water, Water Everywhere
Home to the national 50-metre pool bordered by the wild Atlantic Ocean, with water features such as the majestic river Shannon and the vast expanse of Lough Derg, the Shannon Region is without doubt Ireland’s centre of sporting excellence.
Situated on the sheltered shores of Lough Derg and nestled at the foot of Crag Hill, the University of Limerick’s Activity Centre offers a perfect location for all your outdoor adventure needs. For more than a decade, the centre has dedicated itself to excellence with high-quality adventure programmes. Choose from activities such as sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, powerboating, archery, orienteering, high ropes and dragon boat racing. Whether catering for schools, kids’ camps, adult courses, stags and hens, corporate groups and sporting teams, the centre has an activity for everyone.
The Right Angle
If the thought of fishing for hard-fighting wild salmon, trout, pike, bream, tench, roach, rudd, perch and dace in beautifully scenic surroundings appeals to you, then a great adventure awaits. The Shannon Region, at the heart of the beautiful West of Ireland, delivers the full spectrum of angling challenges.
You’ll find all the ingredients for a great fishing holiday are available throughout the Shannon Region in abundance. The Atlantic coast and the sheltered waters of the Shannon Estuary offer excellent fishing from the shore and at sea. The River Shannon, which flows through the region’s heartland; its great lake Lough Derg; its many tributaries, and the many lakes dotted throughout the region present lots of exciting angling options.
Great National Ballykisteen Golf Hotel5 Star
“Nestled in the heart of Tipperary’s rolling countryside, Ballykisteen Golf Hotel is a premier destination for business, leisure, and special events. Just 30 minutes from Limerick City and 45 minutes from Shannon Airport, it offers guests easy access while providing a peaceful escape. The hotel boasts modern amenities, including a state-of-the-art leisure […]
University of Limerick – Irelands Sports Campus
Situated on a superb riverside campus of over 130 hectares, the University of Limerick, Irelands Sports Campus, is the proud home to UL Sport. From basic beginners to Olympic athletes, you will find them training side by side at the outstanding facility. Designed with athletes in mind, world-class sports facilities, […]
Thomond Park Stadium
Thomond Park is the home ground of Munster Rugby, one of the most successful and best supported rugby clubs in the world. The famous venue, renowned internationally for its unique history and atmosphere, has been redeveloped and now boasts an increased capacity of 25,600 plus an extensive range of conference […]
Limerick Racecourse
Greenmount Park is one of the premier leisure venues in the Midwest, hosting numerous exhibitions, conferences and public events since it opened in 2001. The magnificent stand on four levels can accommodate 6,000 people and provides a flexible and unique venue for any exhibition, large scale banquets or special interest […]
Case Study
Play to win: here’s how the Shannon Region delivered a winning Medigames event
Medical professionals from all over the world descended on Limerick to stay, play, eat and compete during Medigames 2015. The University of Limerick became an Olympic village-style venue for the duration of the week-long event. The World Medical and Health Games, to give the event its full title, has been […]
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Testimonials
Passionate people move mountains where missionaries can only preach. The Shannon Region Conference Sports Bureau has that passion and vision to put the mid west on the world map as an international venue for meetings and sports events. Share that passion.
Sir Terry Wogan
Broadcaster
Limerick has risen from the ashes to become a thriving, energetic and dynamic city. ‘Shannon Region Conference & Sports Bureau’ is representative of that dynamism and energy.
Frank McCourt
Author
I am delighted to be a patron of The Shannon Region Conference & Sports Bureau. With 24 routes from all over the UK and Europe to Shannon, Ryanair is investing enormous resources in new aircraft and new routes to bring new visitors to Limerick and Shannon. I urge you to come see the spiritual home of Irish rugby….and the region with some of the best golf clubs, best pubs and best people in the world…
Michael O’Leary
Chief Executive of Ryanair
It is a great pleasure to endorse the efforts of the Shannon Region Conference & Sports Bureau in attracting international sports events to the region. I have been fortunate to avail of the world-class facilities and warm welcome in the area since 1997, and have seen them grow and improve greatly in this time. I would recommend them to any athlete looking for a base to work on and maintain peak performance.
Paula Radcliffe
World Champion and Olympian
We received countless comments about how much the attendees enjoyed their overall experience in Limerick and how welcoming and hospitable all of the locals were. We were truly grateful to have the chance to hold IEEE Conferences in Limerick and we will advocate for other groups we work with to bring their conferences to Limerick in the future.
Chris Dyer
Conference Catalysts