Marie's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Tullynally Castle is within walking distance from the property. This is a 5k walk around the circle from the town. Beautiful in all seasons. Great for photos.
Gardens and tea rooms open from April to September.
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Tullynally Castle
Tullynally Castle is within walking distance from the property. This is a 5k walk around the circle from the town. Beautiful in all seasons. Great for photos.
Gardens and tea rooms open from April to September.
Just such a tranquil and peaceful place. Only 5K from house. There are coffee shops, pubs and ice cream van in high season. Nelly & Nancy’s walk worth doing.
Fore Abbey is the ruin of a Benedictine Abbey, situated to the north of Lough Lene in County Westmeath, near Fore village. The abbey was founded by Saint Feichin in 630 CE and functioned for over 900 years. By 665 CE, the abbey is believed to have housed up to 300 Benedictine monks from Normandy and 2000 students.
Fore
Just such a tranquil and peaceful place. Only 5K from house. There are coffee shops, pubs and ice cream van in high season. Nelly & Nancy’s walk worth doing.
Fore Abbey is the ruin of a Benedictine Abbey, situated to the north of Lough Lene in County Westmeath, near Fore village. The abbey was founded by Saint Feichin in 630 CE and functioned for over 900 years. By 665 CE, the abbey is believed to have housed up to 300 Benedictine monks from Normandy and 2000 students.
Lovely for breakfast, lunch and fabulous treats with teas coffees etc
May need to book with Elaine 0862281528
Open Wednesday to Saturday 830 to 5pm and 11 to 3pm on Sundays.
Petal Cafe
The Square Lovely for breakfast, lunch and fabulous treats with teas coffees etc
May need to book with Elaine 0862281528
Open Wednesday to Saturday 830 to 5pm and 11 to 3pm on Sundays.
The Hill of Mael is 4 k from house, bring warm clothes and pack a picnic.
Tough hike. But so worth it. Views amazing.
Hill of Mael
The Hill of Mael is 4 k from house, bring warm clothes and pack a picnic.
Tough hike. But so worth it. Views amazing.
Lough Lene
Great Lake for swimming with diving board. Usually awarded blue flag.
8 k to lake
Knockeyon
Ten minutes drive from house. Tough climb, bring warm clothes and picnic.
Great for fishing along with Lough Ennell, Lough Owel, The Inny and Lough Lene
Fishermen welcome, have outdoor fridge freezer and a drying shed for gear. Safe and secure sheds.
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Lough Derravaragh
Great for fishing along with Lough Ennell, Lough Owel, The Inny and Lough Lene
Fishermen welcome, have outdoor fridge freezer and a drying shed for gear. Safe and secure sheds.
Great for a hike and not a difficult trek, highly recommended. At the top of climb see the Megalithic Tombs steeped in history. Coffee shop open 200 m down the road from gate into hill. Open until end Oct.
However Lough Crew gardens are open all year around. Separate entrance (google it)
See book left at property explaining the history of the area.
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Loughcrew Cairns
Loughcrew CairnsGreat for a hike and not a difficult trek, highly recommended. At the top of climb see the Megalithic Tombs steeped in history. Coffee shop open 200 m down the road from gate into hill. Open until end Oct.
However Lough Crew gardens are open all year around. Separate entrance (google it)
See book left at property explaining the history of the area.
Loughcrew Estate, Coffee Shop and Gardens
Loughcrew EstateFifteen minutes from house nice walks around grounds of Friary. Coffee shop on site. Weirs of Multy lovey for food.
Multyfarnham
Fifteen minutes from house nice walks around grounds of Friary. Coffee shop on site. Weirs of Multy lovey for food.
This forest is great for trekking, short and long treks.
This forest is 5K from property.
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Mullaghmeen Forest
This forest is great for trekking, short and long treks.
This forest is 5K from property.
This is the famous Castle where Brave Heart was filmed. Fantastic walks in the area. Forty minutes by car. Great for food too.
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Trim hirðborg
Castle StreetThis is the famous Castle where Brave Heart was filmed. Fantastic walks in the area. Forty minutes by car. Great for food too.
Great if you like fishing, fishermen come from far and wide to fish in Lough Sheelin. Close to Crover House great hotel for food.
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Lough Sheelin
Great if you like fishing, fishermen come from far and wide to fish in Lough Sheelin. Close to Crover House great hotel for food.
Lilliput Adventure Centre where you
can explore Lough Ennell by canoe or kayak.
Summer camps ran each year.
www.lilliputadventure.com
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Lilliput Adventure Centre
Lilliput Adventure Centre where you
can explore Lough Ennell by canoe or kayak.
Summer camps ran each year.
www.lilliputadventure.com
St Mel's Catholic Cathedral
The Myrhological Centre of Ireland, this ancient site is one of the most sacred and historical sanctuaries in the world. The burial site of the Earth Goddness Eric, the founder of Ireland and the Sun God Luhg, this enigmatic hill became the seat of the High Kings of Ireland.
Thirty five minute drive from property.
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Uisneach Hill
The Myrhological Centre of Ireland, this ancient site is one of the most sacred and historical sanctuaries in the world. The burial site of the Earth Goddness Eric, the founder of Ireland and the Sun God Luhg, this enigmatic hill became the seat of the High Kings of Ireland.
Thirty five minute drive from property.
Granard Motte and Bailey
Church Street20 mins drive from house, fabulous views.
Great day out 50 minutes from house
Theme Park with breath taking rides, sure to thrill.
This stunning 37 acre park is directly accessible from the Old Rail Trail Greenway in Moate. Features include a fantastic playground, pet farm, outdoor art displays, guided heritage tours and genealogy as well as a great locally run cafe with outdoor seating.
www.dunnasi.ie
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Dún Na Sí Amenity & Heritage Park
Lake RoadThis stunning 37 acre park is directly accessible from the Old Rail Trail Greenway in Moate. Features include a fantastic playground, pet farm, outdoor art displays, guided heritage tours and genealogy as well as a great locally run cafe with outdoor seating.
www.dunnasi.ie
Tayto Park
Center Parcs Longford Forest
Newcastle RoadForty minute drive from house Great pet farm and great for Halloween, Christmas and Easter events organised. Must book online.
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Causey Farm
Forty minute drive from house Great pet farm and great for Halloween, Christmas and Easter events organised. Must book online.
Carrick-On-Shannon
Dublin
8 Grand Canal PlaceFood scene
Belvedere House and Gardens is 20 mins drive. Well worth a visit on the shores of Lough Ennell.
Bloomfield house close by, great for food and beautiful walkways along lake.
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Belvedere House Gardens & Park
Belvedere House and Gardens is 20 mins drive. Well worth a visit on the shores of Lough Ennell.
Bloomfield house close by, great for food and beautiful walkways along lake.
Bloomfield House Hotel, Lesiure Club & Spa
The Royal Canal is 15/20 minutes from house, bikes available for hire in Mullingar.
For a truly tranquil walking or cycling experience, the Royal Canal Greenway is a great choice. This scenic 130k trail stretches alongside the historic 225 year old canal. Not only Ireland’s longest greenway, it’s also known for its scenic beauty, rich heritage and abundance of wildlife. Discover quaint canal locks and lock houses as you follow the meandering canal through peaceful countryside.
www.waterwaysireland.org/greenways/royal-canal
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Royal Canal
The Royal Canal is 15/20 minutes from house, bikes available for hire in Mullingar.
For a truly tranquil walking or cycling experience, the Royal Canal Greenway is a great choice. This scenic 130k trail stretches alongside the historic 225 year old canal. Not only Ireland’s longest greenway, it’s also known for its scenic beauty, rich heritage and abundance of wildlife. Discover quaint canal locks and lock houses as you follow the meandering canal through peaceful countryside.
www.waterwaysireland.org/greenways/royal-canal
Mullingar is a great shopping town, lovely shops, cafes, restaurants, ice cream parlours & Shopping Centers
Cathedral of Christ the King
Bishop's Gate StreetMullingar is a great shopping town, lovely shops, cafes, restaurants, ice cream parlours & Shopping Centers
Whiskey Distillery
Kilbeggan distillery is the worlds oldest distillery, established in 1757 and makes one of Ireland’s finest whiskeys.
www.kilbeggandistillery.com
Why not try out the local whiskey at Sean’s Bar Athlone, a 1200 year old pub, known as the oldest pub in Ireland.
www.seansbar.ie
Kilbeggan
Borgartillaga
Hvað á að taka með
Plan ahead if travelling by train or bus.
Train from Mullingar to Connelly Station Dublin, if using bus or train book in advance online much cheaper. Bus route through Castlepollard every day also. Pack comfortable footwear and rain gear.