Galway Ryan Leisure Club, Dublin Road, Galway.

Entrance Fee: Single £100; Couple £150. Annual Fee: Single £550; Couple £850. Reduced fees for young adults and children aged 4-to-16.

Opening Hours: Weekdays 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Weekends 7a.m. to 10 p.m.

Includes: A 2,500-sq-ft Roman bath-style swimming pool with 63ft lengths for the serious swimmer, a toddlers' pool, a therapeutic geyser pool and a lounger pool. There is also a sports hall and two all-weather outdoor tennis courts as well as an extensive programme of social activities including line dancing, bring-a-friend beauty nights and table quizzes.