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Clane, Co. Kildare

Clane is an attractive town halfway between Maynooth and Naas. The River Liffey flows past its outskirts and the Grand Canal is within a couple of miles. It is also close to Mondello Racing Circuit , home to Irish Motor Racing.

The beautiful church of St Michael & All Angels stands in the townland of Millicent, about a mile outside the village of Clane. Consecrated in 1883 and built in the Hiberno Romanesque style, it contains stunning art work, including examples of Cloissone and Scraffito.

Donadea Forest Park is located on the road to Kilcock, this park is situated in the lush lands of Kildare and is fairly typical of demesne landscape. It comprises mixed woodland. The nature trail is somewhat less than 2.5km long and winds through the various natural and man-made elements that make up Donadea. The facilities include a car park, picnic site, toilet and a variety of forest walks. A shop opens during the summer months.

Abbeyfield Equestrian Centre in Clane caters for people of all ages and for all levels. Private tuition can be arranged as well as the opportunity to hunt. A must for all horse enthusiasts.

Gardens

Hunting Brook Gardens

Blessington, Co. Wicklow

One of the youngest open gardens, Hunting Brook has all the excitement of a fresh approach and new ideas. But the bones of the place are very old indeed - behind the house there is a ring fort dating back to the 7th century, and the namesake broo ...

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Golf

Millicent Golf & Country Club

Clane, Co. Kildare
Course Type: Parkland

Millicent Golf Club has many daunting hazards, including well placed bunkers, the river Liffey and internal lakes, it provides enjoyable golf for both accomplished and high handicap golfers. Precision, accuracy and all important tee shots are req ...

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Self Catering

Avon Ri Blessington Resort

Blessington, Co. Wicklow

For centuries, the hill where Avon Rí is now located looked out over a valley created by the Liffey and King's River. Avon Rí has taken its name from the latter and now looks out of the Blessington Lakes – a reservoir created ...

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What's On

Temple Bar Food Market - Dublin City - Saturdays

Temple Bar Food Market

Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

Saturdays 9am - 5pm

Contact:

Temple Bar Cultural Trust (Linsey Ní Rainall) - 01 6772 ...

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Tourist Attractions

Glasnevin Museum

Dublin 11, Dublin City

Glasnevin Museum is a dynamic visitor attraction located on Dublin's northside. The Museum is of interest not only to anyone interested in Irish Heritage & Genealogy, but also those interested in art, architecture and a day well spent. Th ...

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Wedding Venues

Johnstown House Hotel & Spa

Enfield, Co. Meath

The closeness of the motorway may be a little alarming on arrival at this recently developed hotel and spa, but it has a carefully restored 18th century house at its heart and something of the country house atmosphere lives on. The original h ...

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