Ashford Castle Falconry

Irish summer is almost here, and this means for you there’s a pretty good chance of catching some sunshine and enjoying some of the great activities while staying at Ashford Castle.

Ashford is a magnificent estate with many activities to suit any visitor, and Ireland’s school of falconry provides one of the best experiences you can think of.

Ireland’s School of Falconry at Ashford Castle

Perhaps one of the most unique and exciting activities available to you at Ashford is falconry. Ireland’s School of Falconry at Ashford is the first school of falconry in Ireland, established in 1999 by Deboragh & James Knight. Although falconry is almost 4000 years old (it dates to about 2,000 B.C), it is still practiced today in almost the same way.

The Falconry School is situated on the grounds of Ashford Castle among gorgeous woods. It’s about 5-10 minute walk from the castle.

Falconry lessons and training programs are available throughout a year, but spring and summer seasons are traditionally the most popular ones with falconry fans. If you’re new to the sport, this won’t be a problem: no experience is necessary, and lessons provided are aimed to be a great introduction for all ages and levels of experience.

As you go through your falconry lessons, you’ll be given useful information about birds of prey and taught how to release your own hawk or training the hawk to catch prey. You’re more than welcome to bring your camera along, many visitors have left with great photos and fond memories of the falconry school.

Ashford Summer Falconry Package

Falconry proves to be very popular with children, and that’s why one of the best ways to visit Ashford Castle falconry is to get a summer falconry package. The falconry package costs eur1250 based on a family of 4 – 2 adultes and 2 children under 12 years of age. The Ashford summer falconry package includes 2 nights bed and breakfast and a dinner for all the family on one of the evenings. A family falconry lesson is also included.

For more details, please visit Ashford  Castle’s official website.

See also:

• Ashford Castle – more information on this website
• Ashford Castle – official website
• Ireland’s School of Falconry

Ashford Castle

To celebrate its 70th birthday, Ashford Castle has got an amazing deal on offer: for every 2 nights of accommodation in one of its Deluxe Rooms, you will received a 3rd night absolutely free!

Ashford Castle special offer

To receive your 3rd Night FREE you must book a minimum of two consecutive nights. This works out to be € 770.00 EUR Per Deluxe Room for 3 nights – an AMAZING price for a stay in this magnificent hotel!

This offer is for two adults only sharing in a Deluxe Room and is valid from the 01st April, 2009 – 22nd December 2009.

Ashford Castle special offer details

Enjoy 2 nights accommodation with Full Irish Breakfast each morning and receive a 3rd night Bed & Breakfast FREE.

Fancy a welcome bottle of champagne?

Many guests will be able to avail of a welcome bottle of champagne:

• any guest who will turn 70 this year (was born in 1939)
• any two guests with a combined age of 70
• couples celebrating a 70th wedding anniversary

Valid identification will be requested on checking to receive the champagne.

It’s not very often that you get such a good deal, so wait no more and book 3 nights at Ashford Castle now!

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See also:

• Ashford Castle
• Ashford Castle photos
• Falconry at Ashford Castle