Walking
The Slieve Bloom Mountains are easily accessible by car for enjoyable hikes and there is any number of shorter walks in the vicinity of the mews. Tel +353 86 278 9147  http://www.slievebloom.ie/   

Fishing
There is good fishing in either the local stretch of Shannon. Alternatively, the famous limestone Trout Lakes of the Midlands are within easy reach. Course fishing is particularly good in Athlone and Lanesboro. http://www.shannon-fishery-board.ie/guides/game/lough-ree.htm

Leisure Facilities 
There is a regional sports centre in Athlone with a gym and swimming pool which is open to the public at a reasonable charge. http://www.athlonesportscentre.ie/ Tel: 090 64 70975

Places of Interest
Athlone Castle. (Farmers market on Saturday) http://www.athlone.ie/athlone-castle  Tel: +353 090 6442100                                                

St. Mary's Church of Ireland (Goldsmith connection),

Birr Castle and Gardens, Phone: +353 5791 20336 http://www.birrcastle.com/

Belvedere House, Mullingar, Tel. +353 (0)44 9349060http://www.belvedere-house.ie/

Blackwater Bog http://goireland.about.com/od/countyoffaly/gr/bog_railway.htm (With its visitor's train).