• About
    • About Us
    • Assessment Process
    • Contact Us
    • Quotes & Testimonials
    • Award Winners »
      • Awards Presented
      • Awards Received
    • Info for Owners »
      • Info for Owners
      • Industry Register/Login
  • Awards
  • Eat
  • Drink
  • Stay
  • Buy
  • Learn
  • Producers
  • 10 of the Best
    • Eat
    • Drink
    • Stay
    • Buy
    • Learn
    • Producers
  • Articles
  • Blog
  • Recipes
    • By Georgina Campbell
  • Special Offers
  • Competitions
  • Shop
    • Recipe Cards
    • Buy Guidebooks
    • Buy Cookbooks
    • GPS POIs for Garmin
    • « Ireland Apps
      • iPhone App
      • Blackberry App
      • Samsung App
      • Nokia App
      • Ireland for Food Lovers App
    • « Cooking Apps
      • iCook - Recipes & Cooking with Neven
      • APPetiser - Recipes & Cooking with Derry Clarke
      • For the Love of Food – Kevin Dundon
  • More+
    • Gardens
    • Golf
    • Self Catering
    • What's On
    • Tourist Attractions
    • Wedding Venues
Ireland Guide
Ireland Guide

- ireland -

Graphics Version | 
Ireland’s Leading Independent Food & Hospitality Guide
  • LOGIN/SIGNUP
    • My Ireland Guide
    • Industry
Home > Eat & Stay > Slieve Aughty Centre

Eat & Stay

Comments(0) Add Comment

Slieve Aughty Centre

Guesthouse / Restaurant

Dislike Like
1 votes (100%)
Print page Send to a friend
Denotes genuine Irish food culture, ie special Irish food products/companies/producers, and highlights the best places to shop for regional and artisan foods; the selection excludes obvious 'non-Irish' elements regardless of quality, eg ethnic restaurants and specialists in coffee, wine and other drinks, unless relevant to local production or history. Eat & Stay establishments are chosen for their commitment to showcasing local produce and Irish hospitality. Outstanding Location, building or atmosphere

Slieve Aughty Centre

This tranquil, remote eco-friendly guesthouse and certified organic restaurant, equestrian centre, and venue in East County Galway offers an unusual 'alternative' break - or you can just visit the organic restaurant and wine bar, The Organic Kitchen.
Restaurant Seats about 40. Opening hours vary and it is advisable to enquire the day before as bookings are required. Cafe menu weekends and holidays, 12-4pm. 3 course set L €12.50, served at 2pm, 3 course set D €22.50, served at 7pm. abbreviations
Georgina Campbell

Slieve Aughty Centre is a tranquil, remote eco-friendly guesthouse and certified organic restaurant, equestrian centre, and small conference and wedding venue in East County Galway. It is a place of beauty and peace, surrounded by more than 2,000 acres of forestry and awarded Gold in 2012 by Ecotourism Ireland.


They operate a sustainable business, growing their own fruits and vegetables for the Three Towers Organic Kitchen, which is certified by the Irish Farmers and Growers Association.


The nine en-suite bedrooms are all different, some with quite strong personalities notably in the bathrooms; most of the first floor rooms have balconies and they are perhaps surprisingly luxurious for an eco-destination.


There are also delightful eco cabins that are especially suitable for families and can be self-catering or full board as preferred; a romantic honeymoon lodge - and two cottages, available for full board in summer and for self catering off season. The standard throughout is high, with open fires or stoves and comfortable sitting rooms as well as plenty of space outside.


You don’t have to take part in the activities of the centre and there is plenty to do in the area, but it’s a very friendly place and appeals to people who enjoy the slightly commune-like atmosphere - you can have a working holiday here, working with the horses or perhaps the garden, and if you want to have an equestrian holiday bringing your own horse that is fine.


Guests take their meals together, relax in the evenings, play games, or talk about the day’s riding. On a sunny day, you can just relax outside on the decking and enjoy the view.


Or you can just visit the organic restaurant and wine bar, The Organic Kitchen. Bright and spacious, it’s an uncluttered area with light cream walls and marble tiled floor, large plain country kitchen style tables with matching chairs, discreet lighting with plenty of candle holders and stands on both walls and floor to make it atmospheric at night. The kitchen is open and the food is served buffet style from a long table in front of the hatch.


The lunch menu is small: a good homemade vegetable soup comes with home-made bread, and, to follow, there would typically be a Spanish omelette, potato salad with Mediterranean vegetables, chorizo and black olives or perhaps a cheese plate with homemade breads.       


Desserts might offer a choice of apple crumble or strawberry mousse followed by good coffee and tea. There may also be a couple of local cheeses included in the meal and, with a glass of wine, lunch for two might be about €37, and good value at that.


Dinner is served in the same style and would include a meat or poultry dish of the day, such as roast lamb. In addition to their own organic produce, listed suppliers include The Burren Smokehouse, Lisdoonvarna; Second Nature Oils, Urlingford; Regan Organics, Enniscorthy, Coolanowle Organic Farm, Carlow, Highbank Farm, Kilkenny and Galway Bay Seafoods.


Beside the restaurant there's a wine bar serving a range of organic wines, beers and non-alcoholic drinks and also a selection of tapas/snacks. A list of about ten wines includes a rose and a prosecco; all are available by the glass and reasonably priced from €25 per bottle, €5.50 by the glass.



It is a very restful room and is an ideal area for a spot of quiet reading, have a chat or just to sit and watch the other activities of the centre.



There’s a café menu served at weekends - small salads, toasties, scones, and other home-made choices. Menu items start at €4.50.



It’s all very chilled out but it is ‘alternative’, with a different ethos to ordinary places to stay or eat, so it will be very friendly but just don’t expect quite the same kind of service as in conventional destinations.

Less
Read More
  • Activities
  • Facilities/Features
  • Restaurant/Dining/Pub
  • Equestrian
  • Fishing (coarse nearby)
  • Fishing (Fly Fishing nearby)
  • Forest / Woodland with trails nearby
  • Garden Visits (nearby)
  • Golf nearby
  • Horse Racing nearby
  • Banqueting
  • Conference Venue
  • Location - Peaceful
  • Location - Remote
  • Location - Scenic
  • Self Catering Also Avail
  • Wedding Venue
  • Informal
  • Organic Produce used (mainly)
  • Vegetarian Friendly (always at least 1 starter & 1 main course)
Last Updated: 02-02-2018
Author: Georgina Campbell
Click here if you are the owner or marketing manager
array(13) {
  ["numpages"]=>
  float(2)
  ["firstpage"]=>
  int(1)
  ["lastpage"]=>
  float(2)
  ["pages"]=>
  array(2) {
    [1]=>
    int(0)
    [2]=>
    int(6)
  }
  ["current"]=>
  int(1)
  ["maxpages"]=>
  NULL
  ["prev"]=>
  NULL
  ["next"]=>
  int(6)
  ["remain"]=>
  float(1)
  ["to"]=>
  int(6)
  ["numrows"]=>
  int(7)
  ["from"]=>
  int(1)
  ["limit"]=>
  int(6)
}

Might also like

Buy & Eat & Producer & Stay

The Old Barracks Athenry, Restaurant, Lodge & Bakery

Athenry, Co. Galway

Baking/Bakery / Restaurant
Denotes genuine Irish food culture, ie special Irish food products/companies/producers, and highlights the best places to shop for regional and artisan foods; the selection excludes obvious 'non-Irish' elements regardless of quality, eg ethnic restaurants and specialists in coffee, wine and other drinks, unless relevant to local production or history. Eat & Stay establishments are chosen for their commitment to showcasing local produce and Irish hospitality.

An attractive stone building in the centre of the lovely old walled Heritage Town of Athenry, The Old Barracks has only been a restaurant since it was opened by Fiona King and her late husband Cathal O'Malley in October 2010, but it is proving to be a popular venue for b ...

Read more
Eat & Stay

Ashley Park House

Nenagh, Co. Tipperary

Country House
Outstanding Location, building or atmosphere Previous Georgina Campbell Guides Award Winner The "Best of the Best" - Only the very best establishments across various categories have been chosen for this accolade

From the moment you turn off the busy Nenagh - Borrisokane road, you enter a time warp. Margaret (née Mounsey) and David Mackenzie's home, Ashley Park, is one of those beautiful 18th century houses where all is elegance and comfort. Dating back to 1700, Ashley Pa ...

Read more
Drink & Eat & Stay

Basilico Restaurant

Oranmore, Co. Galway

Restaurant
Denotes genuine Irish food culture, ie special Irish food products/companies/producers, and highlights the best places to shop for regional and artisan foods; the selection excludes obvious 'non-Irish' elements regardless of quality, eg ethnic restaurants and specialists in coffee, wine and other drinks, unless relevant to local production or history. Eat & Stay establishments are chosen for their commitment to showcasing local produce and Irish hospitality.

This deservedly popular Italian restaurant is part of an attractive off-street complex in the centre of Oranmore, which includes (in common ownership) The Coach House Hotel and a bar/bistro where a shorter version of the Basilico menu is served, offering stone baked pizz ...

Read more
Eat & Stay

Corrib House Tea Rooms & Guest Accommodation

Galway City, Co. Galway

Café / Guesthouse
Denotes genuine Irish food culture, ie special Irish food products/companies/producers, and highlights the best places to shop for regional and artisan foods; the selection excludes obvious 'non-Irish' elements regardless of quality, eg ethnic restaurants and specialists in coffee, wine and other drinks, unless relevant to local production or history. Eat & Stay establishments are chosen for their commitment to showcasing local produce and Irish hospitality. Highly Recommended as a Special Place to Stay Outstanding Location, building or atmosphere The "Best of the Best" - Only the very best establishments across various categories have been chosen for this accolade

This handsome waterside Georgian house was built on the early 1800's and completely rehabilitated by the present owner operators Victoria and David Bohan, before opening as Tea Rooms and Guest Accommodation in October 2011. It is wonderfully located in the centre of Gal ...

Read more
Eat & Stay

Wineport Lodge

Glasson, Co. Westmeath

Restaurant with Rooms
Denotes genuine Irish food culture, ie special Irish food products/companies/producers, and highlights the best places to shop for regional and artisan foods; the selection excludes obvious 'non-Irish' elements regardless of quality, eg ethnic restaurants and specialists in coffee, wine and other drinks, unless relevant to local production or history. Eat & Stay establishments are chosen for their commitment to showcasing local produce and Irish hospitality. Highly Recommended as a Special Place to Stay Outstanding Location, building or atmosphere Previous Georgina Campbell Guides Award Winner The "Best of the Best" - Only the very best establishments across various categories have been chosen for this accolade

Ray Byrne and Jane English’s lovely lakeside lodge styles itself ‘Ireland’s first wine hotel’ and, although it is not an hotel but a four star guesthouse, the accommodation - which now offers thirty four beautiful suites and rooms (all with privat ...

Read more
Eat & Stay

Carrygerry Country House

Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co. Clare

Country House / Restaurant
Highly Recommended as a Special Place to Stay Outstanding Location, building or atmosphere The "Best of the Best" - Only the very best establishments across various categories have been chosen for this accolade

Only 10 minutes from Shannon airport and in a beautiful rural setting, Carrygerry is a lovely residence dating back to 1793. It overlooks the Shannon and Fergus estuaries and, peacefully surrounded by woodlands, gardens and pastures, seems very distant from an internatio ...

Read more

Contact details

+353 90 974 5246
EMAIL
PLEASE MENTION IRELANDGUIDE.COM WHEN ENQUIRING

Address

Slieve Aughty Centre
Kylebrack West, Loughrea Co Galway
Show me where this establishment is on the map.
Directions About Loughrea Trip Planning Tools
From Loughrea take the Woodford road, R351, for 11 km, at Kylebrack you will see a sign for the centre, take a right and then after a short distance, first left, on this road after 200 metres.
  • Add to my Favourites +
  • View my Favourites
  • Local Recommendations
  • Hospitality
  • By Distance
    • All
      • Eat
        • Drink
          • Stay
            • Buy
              • Learn
                • Producer
                • By Category
                  • Comments

                  There are currently no comments

                  Leave a comment

                  You must be logged in to leave a comment
                  Not a member? Register for your free membership now!
                  Or leave a comment by logging in with:
                  Sign up with Twitter
                  Georgina Campbell's ireland-guide.com
                  Tweets by IrelandGuide
                  © Copyright Georgina Campbell Guides 2025
                  • Disclaimer
                  • T & C
                  • Privacy Policy
                  • Site Map
                  • Links
                  • Advertise
                  • Ireland Hotels |
                  • Northern Ireland Hotels |
                  • B&B Ireland |
                  • Accommodation Ireland |
                  • Dublin Airport Hotels |
                  • Dublin Hotels |
                  • Dublin Restaurants |
                  • Belfast Hotels |
                  • Belfast Restaurants |
                  • Cork Hotels |
                  • Cork Restaurants |
                  • Galway Hotels |
                  • Galway Restaurants |
                  • Killarney Hotels |
                  • Killarney Restaurants |
                  • Kilkenny Hotels |
                  • Kilkenny Restaurants |
                  • Limerick Hotels |
                  • Limerick Restaurants |
                  • Sligo Hotels |
                  • Waterford Hotels |
                  • Westport Hotels
                  • My Ireland Guide - Log in
                  • My Favourites
                  • My Itineraries
                  • My Comments
                  • Special Offers
                  • Hire Cars
                  • Ferry Tickets
                  • Competition
                  This website uses cookies to help provide you with a better online experience. By continuing to browse this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Cookie Policy