Guidebook for Oldfarm
Sightseeing
Clonmacnoise
Ancient monastic settlement on the banks of the River Shannon.
Meelick
A tiny church on top of a hill overlooking the Shannon - perfect hideaway wedding venue :)
Fancroft
A beautifully restored mill - well worth a visit
Lough Boora
Lovely walk, excellent birdwatching and outdoor sculptures.
An amazing science museum.... if you are into engineering and photography this is a must. And if you are travelling with children they will love the new treehouse and jumping pillow.
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Birr Castle
An amazing science museum.... if you are into engineering and photography this is a must. And if you are travelling with children they will love the new treehouse and jumping pillow.
Redwood Castle
Redwood Castle was the 'seat' of the ancient Brehon Laws in Ireland.
The ancestral home of President Barack Obama. Worth the detour to have a pint of Guinness in Ollie's Bar, and take a photo. :)
Moneygall
The ancestral home of President Barack Obama. Worth the detour to have a pint of Guinness in Ollie's Bar, and take a photo. :)
A great news story for the area, in that Tullamore Dew have just built a whole new distillery on the outskirts of town. Great tour and you get to taste too :)
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Tullamore D.E.W. Gamla tengd lager
Bury QuayA great news story for the area, in that Tullamore Dew have just built a whole new distillery on the outskirts of town. Great tour and you get to taste too :)
We had family visiting recently and made the one hour road trip to visit King John's Castle. A totally AMAZING experience. Well worth doing
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Konungur Jóns kastali
Nicholas StreetWe had family visiting recently and made the one hour road trip to visit King John's Castle. A totally AMAZING experience. Well worth doing
Wonderful restored walled garden... interesting features at all times of the year. In Spring the snowdrops are absolutely amazing. Lots of quirky garden installations.
Belfield House
Wonderful restored walled garden... interesting features at all times of the year. In Spring the snowdrops are absolutely amazing. Lots of quirky garden installations.
Parks & Nature
Lots of wild deer to be seen - I think about 3 different species.
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Portumna Forest Park
6 St Joseph's RdLots of wild deer to be seen - I think about 3 different species.
Excellent walks and cycle paths (you can hire bikes there). This area used to be a working peatland bog which has now been turned into a nature reserve. Beautiful light in the winter for photographs.
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Lough Boora Discovery Park
Excellent walks and cycle paths (you can hire bikes there). This area used to be a working peatland bog which has now been turned into a nature reserve. Beautiful light in the winter for photographs.
Food Scene
Country Choice
25 Kenyon StA treasure trove for any foodie :)
A beautiful up-market family restaurant close to the banks of the Shannon.
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Brocka on the water
A beautiful up-market family restaurant close to the banks of the Shannon.
Townsend House has recently opened a lovely tapas style restaurant open on Friday and Saturday nights.
We finally got to visit there last weekend and really enjoyed it. Booking required.
Townsend House Guest House
Townsend StreetTownsend House has recently opened a lovely tapas style restaurant open on Friday and Saturday nights.
We finally got to visit there last weekend and really enjoyed it. Booking required.
Paddys Bar
Plenty of outdoor dining space, suitable for families.
The Derg Inn Terryglass
Main StreetOutdoor dining available.
Entertainment & Activities
Esker Clay Pigeon Shooting only 20 minutes from us will host the World Clay Pigeon shooting Championships in 2016.
Esker
Esker Clay Pigeon Shooting only 20 minutes from us will host the World Clay Pigeon shooting Championships in 2016.
Arts & Culture
Small intimate theatre that stages some excellent plans, and attracts wonderful music gigs too... well worth a visit.
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Birr Theatre & Arts Centre
Oxmantown MallSmall intimate theatre that stages some excellent plans, and attracts wonderful music gigs too... well worth a visit.