EAT, EXPLORE AND EXPERIENCE
Only the best make the list.
Shillelagh Outdoors
Our shop aims to support a wide range of artisan food producers and locally made arts & crafts plus we are one of the retail outlets for the Wicklow Craft Trail (www.wicklowcrafttrail.ie ). We are also creating a history & heritage & tourism centre which aims to capture times past and to promote the proposed Arklow to Shillelagh greenway ( www.wicklowgreenways.ie ). We also act as a local tourism information point and where walkers can have their Wicklow walking passport stamped ( www.visitwicklow.ie )
Adventure Playground Shillelagh
Catering for 2 age groups – Junior (2-5 years) and Senior (6-12 years). A playground amenity for children in the community, holiday-makers and day trippers that come to the area.
Kia Ora Mini Farm
Kia Ora Mini farm is a family run open farm in Gorey, Co. Wexford which opened for business in 1991. A hands on open farm where children get to interact with, hold and feed animals of the usual farmyard variety and some more exotic such as llamas, emus, alpacas, pot bellied pigs, chinchillas, parrots, Scottish highland, etc.
Local Beaches
The sandy beaches at Ballymoney are some of the most popular in the area. The local beaches has received a green coast award which is testimony to the cleanliness and quality of this rural beach.
Courtown Adventure & Leisure Centre
Courtown Adventure & Leisure Centre is a purpose built leisure centre and outdoor adventures centre within walking distance of the village of Courtown Harbour, 3 swimming pools including a learner pool and Spa Pool, fitness studio, gym, sauna and steam room. Outdoor adventures include two high ropes courses, a climbing wall, dual zip wires, laser tag, archery and much more!
Tomnafinnoge Woods
The 600+ year old Tomnafinnoge Woods is the last surviving fragment of the great Oak Woods of Tinahely, which once clothed the hills and valleys of south Wicklow, Ireland.
Pirates Cove Courtown
18 hole mini golf. Venture through our giant caves, a cascading waterfall, and a full-sized shipwreck of a treasure-laden galleon. The Funcaves soft play area for under 10’s. Bumper boat, Bubble rollers while the little scallywa, 10 Pin Bowling, Electric children’s Go-karts, a Games Arcade and Casino
Rathwood
For a family Day out Close by, Rathwood has alot of different things to do, with various seasonal events on throughout the year. Beauty Boutique, Fashion, Garden Centre, Kids Express Train, Maze, Animal Farm, Furniture showrooms, Forest Walk, Chocolate Garden, Playcentre & Woodland Cafe is Now Open - Book Now to secure your playtime.
The Chocolate Garden of Ireland
An authentic artisan maker of Award-winning Chocolates and premium Ice Cream with a boutique café, play area, visitor experience and award-winning customer service. Offering a workshop experience (prebooked), a walk-in chocolate making session.
Golf Clubs
Killerig Golf Club With water in play on 6 of its 18 USGA specifications greens,Killerig Golf club assures a stimulating game for all skill levels.Championship 72 par golf in a parkland setting,with great Carlow views. Coollattin Golf Club Coollattin Golf Club is a beautiful Par 72 course located in Coollattin Park, Shillelagh. The course is a joy to play and the club is always welcoming both to visitors and to new members.
The Wicklow Way
The Wicklow Way is now part of a network of long-distance self-guided walking trails, (also called 'way-marked ways'), throughout Ireland. The Wicklow Way combines easy accessibility with a wide variety of scenic experiences, some of them in truly remote upland areas.
Glendalough
For thousands of years people have been drawn to ‘the valley of the two lakes‘ for its spectacular scenery, rich history, archaeology and abundant wildlife. Glendalough is a remarkable place that will still your mind, inspire your heart and fill your soul.
Clonegal Castle
Huntington Castle, also known as Clonegal Castle, is a castle in Clonegal, County Carlow, Ireland, built in 1625. The structure was originally a "plantation castle", used for defensive purposes during the plantation of the area in the early 17th century.
Altamont Gardens
Large, beautiful old world garden, Robinsonian in style with a strong emphasis on the informal tradition of combining a good plant collection within the natural landscape of its environment. Lawns and clipped yews slope down to a lake surrounded by rare trees, shrubs and a profusion of roses both old and modern with herbaceous plants scent the air. There is a steep descent through the "Ice Age Glen" to a beautiful river walk.
Avoca Village
Avoca is known for the hit TV series "Ballykissangel" staring Colin Farrell among many familiar faces. The influx of fans and visitors and its close proximity to Glendalogh has now led Avoca to become known for fine food and traditional crafts.
Kilkenny Castle
Kilkenny Castle is a castle in Kilkenny, Ireland built in 1195 to control a fording-point of the River Nore and the junction of several routeways.
Tinahely Farm
Tinahely Farm offers a very special shopping experience, with a huge range of unique giftware. You will also find the very best of Irish homestyle cooking and above all the opportunity to spend a memorable family fun day enjoying all the sights and sounds of an Irish farm…
Kennys Central House Bar
Kennys Central House Bar Shillelagh is located in the center of the village, full of local character with a legendary pint of Heineken... Kennys has been Refurbished and is taking bookings for all your Party needs
Parkview House Shillelagh
Parkview House Shillelagh is located on the Tullow road in Shillelagh Village. Every week people come from miles around to Dance to country music from Irish and American acts. They also have a pool room, large terrace outside, snacks and food.
Thrive Cafe
Thrive Cafe Tullow : Health Cafe in Tullow Co Carlow, serving fresh, local and organic foods. "One can not think well, love well, sleep well until one has dined well".
Egans Bar
Traditional Irish Music is played regularly just 1 mile away from Minmore Mews at Egans Bar Parkbridge.
O'Connor's Bar & Lounge, Tinahely
Our food is cooked to order and served daily, breakfast Mon-Sun 10am-12pm; Lunch Mon-Fri 12-4pm; A La Carte Mon-Fri 4-9pm & A La Carte Sat, Sun & Bank Hol Mon 12-9pm. Daily Specials available. Live Music every weekend; Bingo every Tuesday 8.30pm; Movie Night every Wednesday 9pm.
The Dying Cow Pub
The world famous pub sits on the Wicklow way. There is a traditional session every 2 weeks.
