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Spelga Dam, as it is popularly known, is set in the heart of the Mourne Mountains in some of the remotest and liveliest scenery in Northern Ireland. It is also very accessible off the B27 from Hilltown to Kilkeel. It holds brown trout, the season is from 1 March to 31 October, and all legal methods except groundbait and maggots are allowed. Permission...

DV Diving is a dive centre and one of Europe's premiere training facilities. RIB diving for individuals or groups up to 10 in Belfast and Strangford Loughs and the Irish Sea. Wide range of courses available from beginner to advanced level including Nitrox, ERD, Trimix and instructor certification. All kit can be hired, purchased or repaired....

This club was establishment in 1900. With races and regattas held ever since....

There is a 12 station Driving Range which is flood lit  so you can pratcie your swing....

Established 1904. Typical eighteen-hole parkland course that cover an area of  5996 yards. It has mixed of links.

Vistors are welcome. The club house offers the warmest of hospitality, of great food and a chance to relax....

This is a recognised RTE yatch club. You can takes lesons on how to sail a yatch. Lessons begins at the age of 8 and upwards. The sailing courses are taught by RYA instructors....

The Sharon Michele is a purpose build Aquastar 33 with a 320 HP turbo charged engine. Speed is in excess of 24 Knots and she is built to Department of Trade specifications. Skipper, Oliver Finnegan has many years seafaring and diving experience around the lough and the north east coast of Ireland....

Portavoe, about 2 miles north of Donaghadee by the A2, covers some 30 acres. It holds a good stock of brown and rainbow tour and is very attractive place to fish. The season is from 1 March to 31 October and there is a 4 trout daily bag limit. Only orthodox fly fishing is permitted and not more than twenty rods are allowed on the water at any one time. The water level tends to drop sharply during the summer and this can have adverse effects on the fishing. Permission....

When you join a club, most will have coaches from whom you can take lessons. Even if you have a basic knowledge of the game, and have played before, it's advisable to take a few lessons from the club coach. Even the professionals need coaching!...