Hannah’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The Rock of Dunamase is a rocky outcrop with an impressive ruin 20 minutes from Roundwood by car. The rock, 46 metres above a flat plain, has the ruins of Dunamase Castle, a defensive stronghold dating from the early Hiberno-Norman period, with a stunning view across to the Slieve Bloom Mountains.
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Rock of Dunamase
The Rock of Dunamase is a rocky outcrop with an impressive ruin 20 minutes from Roundwood by car. The rock, 46 metres above a flat plain, has the ruins of Dunamase Castle, a defensive stronghold dating from the early Hiberno-Norman period, with a stunning view across to the Slieve Bloom Mountains.
Emo Court was designed by the renowned architect James Gandon in 1790 for the Earls of Portarlington and is a magnificent example of the neo-classical style. The house is surrounded by beautiful gardens and parkland which were first laid out in the 18th century and contain formal lawns, a lake and woodland walks with many very fine trees and shrubs. See www.emocourt.ie for opening times.
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Emo Court Demesne
Emo Court was designed by the renowned architect James Gandon in 1790 for the Earls of Portarlington and is a magnificent example of the neo-classical style. The house is surrounded by beautiful gardens and parkland which were first laid out in the 18th century and contain formal lawns, a lake and woodland walks with many very fine trees and shrubs. See www.emocourt.ie for opening times.
Aghaboe Abbey has a long and turbulent history. It was founded in the sixth century by St. Canice. The abbey grew into a major centre of learning, commerce and agriculture. It was plundered and rebuilt numerous times over the centuries. The current ruins on the site belong to a Dominican friary founded in 1382. The church contains a beautifully carved three-light window in the east wall.
Aghaboe Abbey
Aghaboe Abbey has a long and turbulent history. It was founded in the sixth century by St. Canice. The abbey grew into a major centre of learning, commerce and agriculture. It was plundered and rebuilt numerous times over the centuries. The current ruins on the site belong to a Dominican friary founded in 1382. The church contains a beautifully carved three-light window in the east wall.
Donaghmore Famine Workhouse Museum is a unique place which aims to tell the story of the families who lived and died within the famine workhouse walls before, during and after the Great Famine. As a result of the Great Famine era of 1845-1849 about 1,200 people, or 10% of the population of the area, was forced to seek refuge here.
The museum uses guided and self guided tours, combined with various exhibits, to explain the socioeconomic conditions which led to the establishment of this and other workhouses. On visiting Donaghmore you will see the authentically restored original dormitories, a kitchen and a waiting hall.
Donaghmore Workhouse & Agricultural Museum
Donaghmore Famine Workhouse Museum is a unique place which aims to tell the story of the families who lived and died within the famine workhouse walls before, during and after the Great Famine. As a result of the Great Famine era of 1845-1849 about 1,200 people, or 10% of the population of the area, was forced to seek refuge here.
The museum uses guided and self guided tours, combined with various exhibits, to explain the socioeconomic conditions which led to the establishment of this and other workhouses. On visiting Donaghmore you will see the authentically restored original dormitories, a kitchen and a waiting hall.
Nothing outside the garden gate suggests the extent or beauty of Gash Gardens. Once inside you are greeted by an amazing oasis packed with interesting and unusual plants to lure and inspire both the keen plants person and the garden novice. Colourful herbaceous borders, a large rock garden and a well established collection of trees, shrubs, rhododendrons and deliciously perfumed old style roses combine to present a succession of colour through all the seasons.
Gash Gardens
Nothing outside the garden gate suggests the extent or beauty of Gash Gardens. Once inside you are greeted by an amazing oasis packed with interesting and unusual plants to lure and inspire both the keen plants person and the garden novice. Colourful herbaceous borders, a large rock garden and a well established collection of trees, shrubs, rhododendrons and deliciously perfumed old style roses combine to present a succession of colour through all the seasons.
The gentle rolling hills of the Slieve Bloom Mountains rise from the central plains of Ireland, forming a natural link between the counties of Laois and of Offaly. The area is picturesque, peaceful, gloriously multi-coloured and one of the least explored in Ireland. Dotted around the mountains are quaint little villages, and to visit one is like stepping back in time to an era when life moved at a slower pace. These are the places where people will take the time to talk to you, will listen to your stories and enjoy telling you theirs.
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Slieve Bloom Mountains
The gentle rolling hills of the Slieve Bloom Mountains rise from the central plains of Ireland, forming a natural link between the counties of Laois and of Offaly. The area is picturesque, peaceful, gloriously multi-coloured and one of the least explored in Ireland. Dotted around the mountains are quaint little villages, and to visit one is like stepping back in time to an era when life moved at a slower pace. These are the places where people will take the time to talk to you, will listen to your stories and enjoy telling you theirs.
The Award-Winning Gardens of Birr Castle Gardens and Science Centre in Ireland are both rich in amazing feats of science and engineering as well as rare trees and flowers, wonderful wildlife, and walks along peaceful rivers and the lake.
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Birr Castle
The Award-Winning Gardens of Birr Castle Gardens and Science Centre in Ireland are both rich in amazing feats of science and engineering as well as rare trees and flowers, wonderful wildlife, and walks along peaceful rivers and the lake.
18th century architectural gardens designed by Lutyens (1869-1944) featuring a sunken walled garden with a pond.
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Heywood Gardens (Lutyens)
18th century architectural gardens designed by Lutyens (1869-1944) featuring a sunken walled garden with a pond.
Kilkenny is a medieval town in southeast Ireland. Its grand Kilkenny Castle was built in 1195 by Norman occupiers. The town has deep religious roots and many well-preserved churches and monasteries, including imposing St. Canice’s Cathedral and the Black Abbey Dominican priory, both from the 13th century. It's also a crafts hub, with shops along its winding lanes selling pottery, paintings and jewelry.
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Kilkenny
Kilkenny is a medieval town in southeast Ireland. Its grand Kilkenny Castle was built in 1195 by Norman occupiers. The town has deep religious roots and many well-preserved churches and monasteries, including imposing St. Canice’s Cathedral and the Black Abbey Dominican priory, both from the 13th century. It's also a crafts hub, with shops along its winding lanes selling pottery, paintings and jewelry.
The Irish National Stud is a thoroughbred horse breeding facility in County Kildare and home to the most magnificent horses & glorious Japanese gardens.
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Irish National Stud & Gardens
The Irish National Stud is a thoroughbred horse breeding facility in County Kildare and home to the most magnificent horses & glorious Japanese gardens.
Shopping
Kildare Village
Designer outlet shopping centre.