County Louth - Sports

1. Golf

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County Louth Golf Club

Established 1892
The course at County Louth, known as Baltray, is reckoned to be one of the best in Ireland. There are two fine opening holes and then a classic 4th, but the 5th introduces players to the first of the four short holes - all greens nestling in the sandhills but the 6th is another par 5, followed by two splendid two-shotters. The excitement of the second nine centres on the holes close to the sea and the Mountains of Mourne.

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2. Pitch & Putt

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Bissell Pitch 'n' Putt Club

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3. Equestrian Sports

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4. Dancing

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5. Sport Associations

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Irish American Football Association

Relatively new to this country, although membership has increased significantly over the past couple of years. Your local club will assist you in buying the equipment (Helmet, Face Mask, Pads etc.). A physical and often bruising game, but a great team sport and a great way to relieve tension.

A hard-knocking sport, it is for those who are tough of mind and body. Of course, extensive padded equipment helps. But you must use your head in football, and not just for blocking. American Football is a game of strategy, which requires a certain amount of discipline. There are 22 positions on every team plus kickers and substitutes. The quarterback is the player who is in charge on the field; he tells the others what to do and who to watch

If you want to play football, you should know about the field. It is 120 yards long and 53 and one-third yards wide. The sideline is a line up and down each side for all 120 yards. If any part of the runner or the ball touches on or outside the sideline, he is out of bounds. The goal line is the line you need to cross to score a touchdown. The offensive team tries to go down the field to cross the goal line protected by the defensive team. The ten yards from the goal line to the end line is known as the end zone. Hashmarks are small lines parallel to the sidelines.

THE POSITIONS
There are several different positions you can play and each calls for different abilities. For example, the wide receiver (offense)might be the individual who is smaller and fleeter of foot. Whereas, a tight end needs to be bigger to make blocks. A linebacker is usually large so he can stop the run but he must also be quick and agile enough to drop back against passes.

WHAT EQUIPMENT WILL I NEED?
Equipment includes helmet, face mask, mouth guard, shoulder pads, thigh and knee pads, hip pads and rib pads. Despite all this padding, one must be strong to play the game.

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6. Horse Racing

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Dundalk Racecourse

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7. Leisure Centres

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Bridgeford Leisure Centre

10km from Newry, just off main Belfast to Dublin Road. On coastal road from Newry to Dundalk. Go through Omeath for 1 mile. Park on left as you drive towards Carlingford.

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8. Activity Holidays

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Neptune Leisure & Outdoor Activity Centre

With ISA and ICU recognition, Neptune Leisure outdoor activity centre has been operating since 1996. Specialising in group activities; Neptune Leisure is renowned for its group programmes. Specialising in The Primary, Secondary Schools and The Youth Group Market; Neptune Leisure is now a recognised centre for the An Gaisce, President’s Awards.

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