Beast of an adventure
The attention-grabbing title is The Beast of Ballyhoura Adventure Weekend which involves mixed teams of four going on a mountain run and a bike race before engaging in kayaking, abseiling, orienteering and shooting. Log on to www.discoverireland.ie/shannon for details.
On a more sedate note, the Carlow Floral Festival Trail starts on July 31 and runs right through to August 8. It’s an opportunity for budding or experienced gardeners and nature lovers to obtain practical advice and tips from some of Ireland’s most respected gardening and nature experts. Check it out on www.discoverireland.ie/southeast; for details of other festivals throughout the country, log on to www.discoverireland.ie
