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Johnstown, Co. Kildare

The attractive village of Johnstown was formerly the estate village of Palmerstown and home of the earl of Mayo. In the ruined medieval church lies a 15th century memorial of the Flatesbury family, and a celtic cross commemorating the 6th earl of Mayo who was assassinated in 1872 when governor-general of India.

Gardens

Tullynally Castle & Gardens

Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath

The extensive pleasure grounds at Tullynally Castle, home of the Pakenham family since the 17th century, have seen whole chapters of garden history unfold. The earliest incarnation of the garden was in the Baroque manner with cascades, canals and ...

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Golf

New Forest Golf Club

Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath
Course Type: Parkland

The magnificent New Forest Golf Resort, in Tyrellspass, County Westmeath, has become one of Europes most picturesque luxury golfing destinations. The 18 hole par 72 Peter McEvoy designed championship golf course will exceed even the highest expec ...

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Self Catering

Clonabreany House

Kells, Co. Meath

The cottages surround a large car-free courtyard, with ample parking at the back of the courtyard including a cosy private country bar and restaurant suitable for groups of up to 60 people. All cottages provide luxury and comfort with modern fac ...

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What's On

Tullamore Country Fair - County Offaly - Saturdays

Tullamore County Fair

Millennium Square, Main Street, Tullamore, County Offaly

Saturdays 9am to 4pm

Producer led market specialising in fine food, street entertai ...

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Tourist Attractions

Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre

Kenagh, Co. Longford

The Corlea Trackway is an Iron Age trackway, or togher, that was built across the boglands of Longford, close to the River Shannon. The Corlea Trackway is made from oak planks 3 to 3.5 metres long and around 15 centimetres thick laid on rails aro ...

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Wedding Venues

The Wolftrap

Tullamore, Co. Offaly

Gina Murphy and her husband Padraig McLoughlin’s large bar and ‘informal fine dining’ restaurant is named after a mountain in the nearby Slieve Blooms (the border between Laois and Offaly is at its peak), and occupies a large to ...

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