There are five golf courses all less than forty minutes drive from Darver Castle. Four of the courses are parkland, two of which, Dundalk and Greenore are particularly scenic. There are two seaside links courses including the internationally famous Baltry.

Dundalk Golf Club, Dundalk, Co. Louth
Ardee Golf Club, Ardee, Co. Louth
Greenore Golf Club, Greenore, Co. Louth
Seapoint Golf Club, Termonfeckin, Co. Louth
County Louth Golf Club, Baltray, Co. Louth

Local Attractions & Museums

Ardee Animal Farm
Hunterstown, Ardee Co. Louth
Animals to see, hold and feed on the farm

Carlingford Adventure Centre
Tholsel Street, Carlingford, Co. Louth
The center offers outdoor adventures. With windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, climbing, abseiling and archery. The center also has many indoor activities.  

Forkhill Open Farm
Tiffcrum, Forkhill, Northern Ireland
Ornamental wildfowl, chickens, donkey cart rides and kid goats  

Dublin Zoo, Phoenix Park
Dublin 8.
The Zoo is set in 30 acres of landscaped grounds around ornamental lakes where over 700 animals and tropical birds from around the world can be seen.

Maze in the Maize
Maynooth, Co. Kildare
Test your sense of direction in a maze. Located in a field of Maize

Museum of Childhood
92 Main Street, Saintfield, Northern Ireland
Thousands of toys, books, prams and clothes from Victorian era to the 1960's.

National Wax Museum
Granby Row, Parnell Sq., Dublin 1
Discover a world where fantasy and reality combine and heroes of the past and the present come alive before your eyes.

Newgrange Farm
Newgrange, Slane, Co. Meath
A traditional working farm, where you can enjoy a unique hands on experience amongst friendly farm animals.

Sonairte National Ecology Centre
Laytown, Co. Meath.
Demonstrates the beauty of nature though tours, exhibitions and lectures  

Armagh Observatory grounds
College Hill, Armagh, Northern Ireland
Robinson Dome with 10-inch telescope and video on the work of the observatory, and Lindsay sundial. Self-guided walks and the grounds are open all day

Armagh Planetarium
College Hill, Armagh, Northern Ireland
Astronomical exhibits on display in the hall of Astronomy. Explore the universe with hands on computers.

Tain Holiday Village
Ballyoonan, Omeath, Co. Louth
The Tain Holiday Village is one of the most extensive in Ireland.

Equestrian Centres 

Of the many Equestrian centres located near Darver one to be recommended is Ravensdale Lodge. This centre offers the best quality horse riding services within the confines of some of the most beautiful countryside in Ireland. Take the time to see the surrounding countryside with ease and form a beautiful lasting memory of a perfect day.

Ravensdale Lodge
Ravensdale, Dundalk
County Louth
Ireland.