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A D V E R T I S I N G F E A T U R E

NESTLED in Portumna, CoGalway, near the shores ofbeautiful Lough Derg, lieswhat must be one of themost family friendly destina-tions in the country.Shannon Oaks Hotel &Country Club sits on 11 acresof parkland adjacent to the1,500-acre Portumna ForestPark, formerly theClanricarde Estate. Thisstunning location is just twohours from Dublin and anhour from Galway City, closeto Shannon Airport,Tipperary and the Midlands.

Family accommodationand facilitiesA number of great familyaccommodation options areavailable. Shannon Oaksboasts 22 five-bedroom self-catering log cabins, delight-fully traditional in style andsituated on the edge of thewoods. Each four-star lodgeis supremely spacious, witha living/dining area openingonto a wooden deck, fullyequipped kitchen and everyfacility you could want.There are also 39 two-bed-room contemporary-styledself-catering hotelsuites/apartments, completewith kitchen, living and din-ing areas – many also havepatios and forest views. Thelog cabins sleep up to 10people while the apartmentssleep four.

The self-catering optionmeans that families enjoycomplete freedom, while atthe same time all of thehotel’s facilities are availableto them – two fine restau-rants, the bar, and an award-winning leisure centreincluding sauna, Jacuzzi,gym, 20-metre swimmingpool and kids’ pool.

If the self-catering optiondoesn’t suit you, restassured that every hotelroom is beautifully luxuri-ous and finished to thehighest standard. All 63bedrooms and suites in theShannon Oaks Hotel &Country Club offer excep-tional comfort; all are ensuite with air conditioning,multichannel TV, radio,hairdryer, trouser press,direct-dial telephone andtea/coffee making facilities.

Parents will also bepleased to hear about theOakie Kids’ Club, whichruns every morning andevening Monday to Fridayuntil the end of August, andis free to all guests. Fromswimming and basketball toarts, crafts and movie time,the Kids’ Club is sure tokeep the little ones enter-

tained while parents sneaka break for themselves.

Family diningThe Upper Deck Bistro is aterrific family-focussedrestaurant serving casualdining classics – temptingCaesar salads, juicy steaksand sizzling fajitas. It’sbuzzing in summer with areal family atmosphere. Formore formal dining,

Castlegates Restaurant deliv-ers a uniquely Irish culinaryexperience provided by thehotel’s award-winning chef.

In the areaForest and lakeside walks inPortumna Forest Park; a visitto Portumna Castle, historichome of the 4th Earl ofClanricarde, and its recentlyrestored 17th-century walledkitchen gardens; fishing, sail-

ing and other water sportson Lough Derg – these arejust a few things to do dur-ing your stay at ShannonOaks Hotel & Country Club.

For a leisurely afternoon,Turoe Pet Farm & LeisurePark is about half an houraway by car, with a play-ground, football pitch andaviary, as well as a naturetrail and plenty of adorablecuddly farm animals.

There are lots of possibili-ties for the more adventur-ous as well. Pallas Karting inTynagh, a 10-minute drivefrom the hotel, is the largestgo-karting centre in Europe,with two thrilling tracksdesigned by motor sportsexperts. Paintballing atGauntlet is another thrillingoption just 15-minutes away,while Flowerhill Equestrian

Centre is also nearby, offer-ing cross-country horse rid-ing on 250 acres of lime-stone pastureland.

Whatever you’re into – astay at Shannon Oaks is sureto be a memorable one anddelight all the family.

Self-Catering Suites- Weekend Special: 2 nights from only €65pps!- Weekend Special: 2 nights from only €75pps!- Self-catering suites sleep up to 4. Gas and electricity

metered and payable on departure.

July-August Midweek Breaks from only €99pps or Weekend Breaks from only €129pps- 2 nights’ bed and full Irish breakfast and a 3-course dinner

on the evening of your choice.

July-August 3-night Midweek Breaks from only €199pps- 3 nights’ B&B and 2 evening meals, valid Sunday-Thursday.

Enjoy complementary use of the leisure facilities and hotel’scountry club with all of the above. See website for more

details and offers. All offers subject to availability.

Shannon Oaks Hotel & Country Club

Activities in the AreaPortumna Castle & Gardenst: (090) 974 1658w: www.heritageireland.ie

Turoe Pet Farm & Leisure Centret: (091) 841 580w: www.turoepetfarm.com

Pallas Kartingt: (090) 974 5147w: www.pallaskarting.com

Gauntlet Paintballt: (067) 22909w: www.gauntlet.ie

Flowerhill Equestrian Centret: (090) 967 6112w: www.flowerhill.net

Five-bedroom log cabins

Shannon Oaks Hotel &Country Club

Portumna, Co Galwayt: (090) 974 1777e: sales@shannonoaks.iew: www.shannonoaks.ie Special

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