- Sports and Leisure
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Hurling, Gaelic Football, Rugby and Soccer are the main team sports played in the Shannon Region. Limerick is rapidly being considered the sporting capital of Ireland because of its passionate devotion to rugby and its excellent sports facilities. Greyhound racing and horse racing are a must see and both are available in Limerick. The sports facilities at the University of Limerick are truly excellent.
The €14m Sports Arena at University of Limerick includes:
...four basketball / soccer / volleyball / badminton courts
...a 60m sprint track
...a suspended 225m jogging track
...gymnasium and health and fitness centre
...50m Olympic Size swimming pool
...astro turf all weather pitches
The Shannon Region lends itself to the relaxing game of golf. Golfers benefit from the vast range of golf courses, including world renowned links courses at Lahinch and a great new course at Doonbeg. Doonbeg Golf Club designed by Greg Norman is an 18 hole golf links located between two of Irelands greatest links courses Ballybunion and Lahinch. Lahinch golf club is situated right on the Atlantic Ocean, a perfect natural golfing terrain.