Looking for a bit of a challenge this weekend? Instead of heading to the pub hit these adventure centres instead and give yourself a bit of a challenge.

Carlingford Adventure Centre, Co. Louth
If being strapped into a giant plastic ball and rolling down the hill is your idea of fun, then Carlingford is just for you. however, zorbing is not the only thing on the activity list, there is laser combat, sailing, rock climbing, abseiling, and Canadian canoeing to name a few – phew!

Kippure Adventure Centre, Co. Wicklow
Set in the Wicklow Mountains, Kippure Adventure Centre offers a wide range of activities including high and low ropes challenge course, climbing, abseiling, orienteering and archery.  There is even paintball and clay shooting, hillwalking and bushcraft survival – now you can be like Bear Grylls

Killary Adventure Company, Co. Galway
There is loads to do at Killary Adventure Co. both land based and water based including paintballing, water trampolines, kayaking, turf challenge, water skiing, rock climbing, zipwire and gorge wwalking to name but a few.

Xtreme Adventure Centre, Co. Dublin
With blindfold driving, off road buggies, aerial trekking and giant swing just some of the activities on offer, this place is definitely not for the faint hearted!

So, grab the girls and head off for a weekend of challenges and heart pounding!