Horse Riding and Racing
County Kildare
is the centre of the famous Irish horse industry. The Curragh, home of
the Irish Derby, is 15 minutes' drive away. Goff's Bloodstock Sales at
Kill attracts visitors from all over the world. Only five minutes walk
away is Kill International Equestrian Centre. In the summer of 2003,
the Equestrian Centre hosted the equestrian events of the 2003 Special
Olympics
Golfing
Close
to Olthove House are many of Ireland's best golf courses. For example,
nearby we have the K Club Hotel and Golf Course which hosts the
European Open and which in 2006 hosted the Ryder Cup.