Things To Do Around Shanganagh Castle
A practical local guide to clubs, activities and community sport around Shanganagh Castle, Shankill, Shanganagh Park, Bray, Killiney, Cabinteely, Dún Laoghaire and Enniskerry.
Local Clubs & Community Sport
Shankill Tennis Club
Activity: Tennis, padel, coaching and junior tennis
Location: Quinn’s Road, Shankill
Contact: 01 282 5400
Email: clubhouse@shankilltennisclub.com
Website: https://shankilltennisclub.com/become-a-member/
Good to know: A strong local option for adults, juniors, coaching, social play and membership.
Shankill Bowling Club
Activity: Indoor and outdoor lawn bowling
Location: Quinn’s Road, Shankill, D18 X8N2
Contact: 086 864 2439 / 086 397 1256
Email: info@shankillbowlingclub.ie
Website: https://shankillbowlingclub.ie/
Good to know: Beginner-friendly, sociable and open to adults of all experience levels.
Shankill GAA
Activity: Gaelic football, hurling and camogie
Location: Stonebridge Road, Shankill
Contact: 087 641 4123
Email: info@shankillgaa.ie
Website: https://www.shankillgaa.ie/
Good to know: Local GAA club with underage and community activity.
Shankill FC
Activity: Soccer
Location: Shanganagh Park, Dublin Road, Shankill, A98 N4C9
Email: info@shankillfc.ie
Website: https://www.shankillfc.ie/
Good to know: Very local community football club based in Shanganagh Park.
Shanganagh parkrun
Activity: Running, jogging and walking
Location: Shanganagh Park
Contact: Via parkrun website
Website: https://www.parkrun.ie/shanganagh/
Good to know: Free weekly 5k event. Register online before attending.
Local Recommendation
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Good to know: Resident recommendation
Golf Nearby
Woodbrook Golf Club
Activity: Golf
Location: Woodbrook, Bray / Co. Wicklow
Contact: 01 282 4799
Email: golf@woodbrook.ie
Website: https://woodbrook.ie/
Good to know: Closest premium golf option locally. Membership may be limited, so check directly.
Dún Laoghaire Golf Club
Activity: Golf
Location: Ballyman Road, Enniskerry, A98 F653
Contact: 01 272 1866
Email: admin@dlgc.ie
Website: https://www.dunlaoghairegolfclub.ie/
Good to know: Despite the name, the club is now located near Enniskerry / south of Bray.
Old Conna Golf Club
Activity: Golf and practice facilities
Location: Ferndale Road, Bray, D18, A98 H977
Contact: 01 282 6055
Email: info@oldconna.com
Website: https://www.oldconna.com/
Good to know: Golf club and practice facilities near Bray / Ferndale.
Bray Golf Club
Activity: Golf
Location: Greystones Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow
Contact: 01 276 3200
Email: info@braygolfclub.com
Website: https://www.braygolfclub.com/
Good to know: Bray-based golf course with visitor and membership information available online.
Golf Recommendation
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Good to know: Resident recommendation / driving range / society.
Swimming, Fitness & Athletics
dlr Leisure Loughlinstown
Activity: Pool, gym, classes and sports facilities
Location: Loughlinstown Drive, Loughlinstown, A96 XP60
Contact: 01 282 3344
Email: loughlinstown@dlrleisure.ie
Website: https://dlrleisure.ie/locations/loughlinstown-gym/
Good to know: Nearby public leisure centre with pool, gym and community fitness options.
Cabinteely Athletic Club
Activity: Athletics
Location: Kilbogget Park / Cabinteely area
Email: cabinteelyac@gmail.com
Website: https://www.cabinteelyac.ie/
Good to know: Community athletics club. Joining and waiting-list details are handled through the club.
Shanganagh parkrun
Activity: Running, jogging and walking
Location: Shanganagh Park
Contact: Via parkrun website
Website: https://www.parkrun.ie/shanganagh/
Good to know: Free, friendly 5k event suitable for a wide range of abilities.
Fitness Recommendation
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Good to know: Pilates, yoga, walking group, personal trainer, gym or class.
Rugby, Football & GAA Nearby
Seapoint Rugby Club
Activity: Rugby
Location: Churchview Road, Killiney
Contact: 01 285 4112
Website: https://www.seapointrugby.club/
Good to know: Mini, youth and senior rugby nearby in Killiney.
Cuala GAA
Activity: Gaelic football, hurling and camogie
Location: Hyde Road, Dalkey, A96 X795
Contact: 01 285 0783
Email: office@cualagaa.ie
Website: https://cualagaa.ie/
Good to know: Large GAA club serving the wider Dalkey, Killiney and south Dublin area.
Cabinteely FC
Activity: Soccer
Location: Cabinteely / Kilbogget Park area
Contact: Via club website
Website: https://cabinteelyfc.ie/
Good to know: Large local football club with underage and community activity.
Team Sport Recommendation
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Good to know: Resident recommendation / kids’ club / adult team.
Sea, Sailing & Dublin Bay Activities
Irish National Sailing & Powerboat School
Activity: Sailing and powerboating
Location: West Pier, Dún Laoghaire
Contact: 01 284 4195 / 086 190 8463
Email: sailing@inss.ie
Website: https://courses.inss.ie/
Good to know: Sailing and powerboat courses for beginners, children, adults and experienced users.
National Yacht Club
Activity: Sailing club
Location: East Pier, Dún Laoghaire, A96 AX98
Contact: 01 280 5725
Email: manager@nyc.ie
Website: https://nyc.ie/
Good to know: Historic yacht club with sailing, racing, training and membership options.
Photography, Nature & Creative Hobbies
Bray Camera Club
Activity: Photography club
Location: Bray, Co. Wicklow
Contact: Via club website
Website: https://www.braycameraclub.ie/
Good to know: A nearby photography club for anyone interested in improving their camera skills, image-making, local outings and photography as a social hobby.
Dublin Camera Club
Activity: Photography club and courses
Location: The Digital Hub, Thomas Street, Dublin 8
Email: secretary@dublincameraclub.ie
Website: https://www.dublincameraclub.ie/
Good to know: One of the better-known camera clubs in Dublin, with meetings, courses, exhibitions and member activity.
An Óige Photography Group
Activity: Photography group and outings
Location: Dublin-based, with group outings
Contact: Via club website
Website: https://www.anoigephoto.com/
Good to know: A friendly amateur photography group with an emphasis on learning, sharing and photographic outings.
IADT Dún Laoghaire
Activity: Photography, visual media, film and creative learning
Location: Kill Avenue, Dún Laoghaire, A96 KH79
Contact: Via IADT website
Website: https://iadt.ie/
Good to know: A strong local creative institution. Worth watching for public events, exhibitions, short courses, culture nights and talks.
Photography Recommendation
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Good to know: Local photographer, course, photo walk, landscape group or camera club recommendation.
Fishing, Coast & Harbour Life
Inland Fisheries Ireland
Activity: Fishing guidance, licences and angling information
Location: National resource
Contact: Via website
Website: https://www.fisheriesireland.ie/
Good to know: Useful starting point for rules, licences and responsible angling. Salmon and sea trout fishing require a State Licence.
Bray Harbour / Bray Coast
Activity: Sea angling, harbour walks and coastal interest
Location: Bray Harbour and surrounding coastline
Contact: Check local club or council information before fishing
Website: https://www.bray.ie/
Good to know: A practical nearby coastal area for walking, photography and maritime interest. Anyone fishing should check safety, tides, access and current angling rules.
Bray Sailing Club
Activity: Sailing and harbour activity
Location: The Harbour, Bray, A98 P528
Email: info@braysailingclub.ie
Website: https://www.braysailingclub.ie/
Good to know: Useful addition for residents interested in sailing south of Shankill, particularly around Bray Harbour.
National Maritime Museum of Ireland
Activity: Maritime history, ships, navigation and sea heritage
Location: Haigh Terrace, Dún Laoghaire, A96 C8X7
Contact: 01 280 0969 / 01 214 3964
Email: reception@maritimemuseum.ie
Website: https://www.mariner.ie/
Good to know: A good local indoor visit for families, history lovers, sea watchers and anyone interested in Dublin Bay’s maritime story.
Fishing Recommendation
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Good to know: Local angling club, tackle shop, harbour fishing tip or safe beginner-friendly location.
Science, Learning & Discovery
Explorium
Activity: Science, sport, discovery and hands-on learning
Location: Sandyford, Dublin
Contact: Via website
Website: https://explorium.ie/
Good to know: Ireland’s National Science Centre. A strong family-friendly option with junior science, interactive exhibits and STEAM activities.
Astronomy Ireland
Activity: Astronomy, stargazing, space science and public events
Location: National organisation
Email: admin@astronomy.ie
Website: https://astronomy.ie/
Good to know: Good for anyone interested in the night sky, astronomy talks, sky alerts, observing events and space science.
BirdWatch Ireland — South Dublin Branch
Activity: Birdwatching, talks, field trips and nature observation
Location: South Dublin / Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown area
Contact: Via branch website
Website: https://www.southdublinbirds.com/
Good to know: The South Dublin branch organises meetings and field trips, making it a good route into local birdwatching and nature observation.
Shanganagh Community Garden
Activity: Community gardening, biodiversity and local nature
Location: Shanganagh area
Contact: Via Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council event listings / local community contacts
Website: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/
Good to know: Worth including for residents interested in gardening, wildlife ponds, biodiversity, pollinators and community growing.
Science / Learning Recommendation
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Good to know: Science club, coding group, children’s learning activity, workshop or local talk.
Nature Recommendation
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Good to know: Birdwatching walk, biodiversity event, community garden, rockpooling, geology walk or nature group.
Wider Day Trips & Local Discovery
Killiney Hill & Dalkey Hill
Activity: Walking, photography, views and nature
Location: Killiney / Dalkey
Contact: Public parkland
Website: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/
Good to know: One of the best nearby places for views over Dublin Bay, Bray Head and the Wicklow Mountains. Ideal for walking, photography and visitors.
Bray Head
Activity: Walking, photography, nature and sea views
Location: Bray, Co. Wicklow
Contact: Public amenity
Website: https://www.bray.ie/
Good to know: A classic local walk and photography spot, especially for sea views, sunrise, cliff scenery and wider views back towards Dublin Bay.
Dún Laoghaire Harbour & East Pier
Activity: Walking, photography, sailing, food and sea air
Location: Dún Laoghaire
Contact: Public harbour area
Website: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/
Good to know: Good for easy walks, harbour views, photography, sailing activity, cafés and family outings.
Cabinteely Park
Activity: Walking, playgrounds, parkland and family outings
Location: Cabinteely
Contact: Public park
Website: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/
Good to know: Large local park with walking routes, open green space and a strong family-friendly feel.
