Bury Quay, Tullamore.
Discover Tullamore's famous distilling history. After you visit, experience a courtesy taste of Tullamore Dew or Irish Mist.
Visit the award winning gardens and the great telescope, which was the worlds largest for 70 years. It is open every day.
Founded in 545 AD this ancient monastic site is one of Europes most higly regarded of it's kind. The ruins consist of a cathedral, 8 churches, 2 round towers and 3 high crosses. There is a modern visitors' centre located at the site.
Tullamore Golf Club
Brookfield, Tullamore. (0506)21439
Esker Hills Golf and Country Club
Ballykilmurray, Tullamore. (0506)55999
Castle Barna Golf Course
Daingean. (0506)53384.
Birr Golf Club
Banagher road, Birr. (0509)20082.
Numerous mountain walks provide a breath of fresh air for the carefree traveller, along with breathtaking scenery and amentiy areas. More information is available from the Kinnitty Tourist Center at (0506)37299.
Immerse yourself in nature. Visit this unique parkland and take in its plantlife and birdlife.
Situated ten miles outside Tullamore this stump of an extinct volcano which erupted c.250 million years ago is well worth a climb.
The castle itself was built between 1800-1812. It is open to the public by appointment. Its demesne includes the best extent of Oak wood in Offaly.
Annaharvey Equestrian Centre
Tullamore. (0506)43544
Killeigh Equestrian Centre
Moneyguide stud. (0506)54393
Kinnitty Castle Equestrian Centre
Kinnitty. (0509)37318
The Canal brought much prosperity to Tullamore since its arrival in 1798. You can stroll alongside it east and west, or take a boat along it if you wish.
Situated in Kilbeggan 7 miles north of Tullamore, this museum is well worth a visit.
Enjoy a 5.5 mile circular tour on board a comfortable train. It gives a wonderful insight into the Blackwater Bog and its unusual flora and fauna.
No permit is needed for coarse fishing on the Grand Canal (Pike, Bream etc.) . Trout fishing is available on the River Brosna, Pallas Lake, Lough Ennel. Salmon, Trout, Pike, Perch and Roach are to be found in the nearby Shannon river.
Take a leisurely cruise in charge of your own cruiser on the grand canal which passes through Tullamore.