Local Area

Local Activities

Beach--Skerries has a long sandy beach very suitable for children and beach games. It is a very safe beach for swimming and there are Beach/Lifeguards during the summer months June - September.

Bicycling / Jogging Trails--Walking the Seaside walk We have maps of walks for 1-2-3-4-5 hours and along the rocky coast past the pirates cave to the next village Loughshinny. Suitable footwear for this walk is necessary. Cycling We have bikes for hire and maps to follow to the local villages and not on the main roads for 1-2-3-4 hours as you wish with some traditional Irish Thatched Pubs that serve food/snacks. Also we can recommend other Inns in towns that are some 50 miles away. Your luggage can be transferred in advance of your arrival.

Boating
Traditional Sailing
The Galway Hooker is the traditional sailing boat of Galway Bay in the West of Ireland and is renowned among sailboat enthusiasts for its beauty and resilience. 'An Lady Mor' built in 1885 is owned & skippered by Ben Mc Donagh an native Aran Islander. Ben wishes to share the Lady Mor and she is available for hire through the Red Bank for a day or longer, say a Half day sail around Lambay Island. She is fitted out to sleep 8 so a full week is also possible. Sea fishing is also available with boats and gear for hire.. Sailing School We are associated with a sailing school based at Skerries Sailing Club. Beginners are especially welcomed. It is an inexpensive way to learn the basics while on a break staying at the Red Bank Enquiries are welcome. The Guest house has its own Mermaid Sailing boat suitable for 4-6 persons. Experience is essential to handle this craft. Experienced help can be hired.

Fishing--Local boats can be hired with all the fishing gear for a days seafishing subject to suitable weather conditions. The Islands and the Rockabill Lighthouse are host to many Seafishing Competitions during the season. Fish caught include cod,pollock,skate,mackeral,haddock,whiting and many types of the shark family of fish.

The Red Bank Restaurant in Skerries is one of Irelands foremost restaurants, now has 18 en-suite bedrooms. The Fingal area is particularly rich in golf courses. We are featuring some here in sample packages of one nights dinner, bed & breakfast & a round of golf. Tee times subject to booking and availability.

There are 25 golf courses within a 1/2 hours drive of here. Three of the outstanding Links Courses of the Top 100 courses in the World are just a short drive & sand wedge from the Redbank. We have arrangements with many courses. We have information on the following courses:

Fitness Center / Gym--At the local Community Centre just 5 mins. from the Redbank is a fully equipped. Gym with trained instructors. Appointments and reservations made. The centre has tennis courts & badminton courts available for hire. Outdoor Bowling Green is also available subject to booking.

Hiking -- Walking the Seaside walk We have maps of walks for 1-2-3-4-5 hours and along the rocky coast past the pirates cave to the next village Loughshinny. Suitable footwear for this walk is necessary.

Horseback Riding -- Horseback Riding is available in the next town called Swords where an excellent facility exists. We are happy to make arrangements for our guests who are very specially looked after as valued guests. Some of our clients now have adopted the horses as pets ! and return very often.

Museums / Galleries -- There is a good train and bus service to the capital Dublin only 18 miles away. The Historic Boyne Valley with its excellent Interpretive Centre is a short distance & the Mourn Mountains and Carlingford an interesting drive away. The Village Art Gallery is just around the corner with a fine display of local artist's work. Ardigallen Castle also has exhibitions.

Nature Preserves / Trails -- Ardigallen Castle & Park 3 country hour walk Home to the Taylors of Malahide Castle now owned the local council and a wonderful public park overlooking Skerries Bay and the mountains of Mourne. Walking the Seaside walk We have maps of walks for 1-2-3-4-5 hours and along the rocky coast past the pirates cave to the next village Loughshinny. Suitable footwear for this walk is necessary.

Visit Dublin the Capital City of Ireland: Dublin is Ireland's capital city, steeped in history and youthful energy. Medieval, Georgian and modern architecture provide a backdrop to a friendly bustling port, where the cosmopolitan and charming converge in the delightful diversity that is Dublin.

Fine museums and art galleries chronicle its long and colourful past, while the pubs and cafes buzz with traditional entertainment. Dublin's attractions are ranging from: castles, museums and art galleries to the lively spirit of Temple Bar.

There is a good train and bus service to the capital Dublin only 18 miles away. The Historic Boyne Valley where the site pre dates the Pyramids of Egypt is a short distance & the Mourn Mountains and Carlingford an interesting drive away.

Racquetball / Squash -- 2 Squash Courts are available for hire at Joe Mays Pub in the harbour just 5 minutes away. We are happy to make reservations for guests.

Swimming Pool - Outdoor -- Our natural outdoor swimming pool is literally that. It is called the 'Captains' and is an inlet of the sea and has deep water for diving in and is where we locals go for a plunge. Its very bracing but you will feel the better for it and nothing better before dinner!

Tennis -- 4 hard tennis courts are available at the Community Centre and we are happy to book time for you.

Theatre -- The Little Theatre here in Skerries has a programme of productions. The Theatre in the next village Rush also has a programme. Dublin has many including the National Theatre the Abbey,The Gate and so many more. email us and we will be pleased to let you know what will be on when your in town

Water Activities -- Sailing School We are associated with a sailing school based at Skerries Sailing Club. Beginners are especially welcomed. It is an inexpensive way to learn the basics while on a break staying at the redbank. Enquiries are welcome. The Guest house has its own Mermaid Sailing boat suitable for 4-6 persons. Experience is essential to handle this craft. Experienced help can be hired. Sail racing takes place every Wed. evening Saturday Afternoon & Sunday Morning. Why not challenge us locals!

Wine Tasting -- We have over 120 wines from around the world in our wine cellar the old bank vault and there is always samples on trial. We would love you to give us a hand and some advice. So before dinner just let us know and we would be delighted. We of course will have to spit out but you?