The Slieve Bloom Mountains…

Located in the centre of Ireland, the Slieve Bloom Mountains is easily reached by two motorways, just over an hour from Dublin and Limerick, and  Galway and approximately two hours from Cork. With approximately 155,400 hectares to explore across Laois and Offaly – whether that’s by foot, car or bicycle – the Slieve Blooms has something for everyone, walking trails, world class  mountain biking  routes fishing, horse-riding, birdwatching photography. Step into one of the picturesque villages situated around the area (Kinnitty, Cadamstown, Camross, Rosenallis, Clonaslee, Castletown and Coolrain) and meet the locals.

Embark on an adventure to the Slieve Bloom and be inspired by the breath-taking scenery and intriguing stories

When you explore the mountains, you will also discover a mountain of stories and secrets. Legend says the mountains have a link to none other than the famous Irish warrior Fionn MacCumhaill (Finn MacCool), who led the band of Irish warriors known as the Fianna and created the Giant’s Causeway. As a baby, Fionn was left in the care of his druidess aunt and a warrior woman called Liath Luachra who raised him in secret within the forests of the Slieve Bloom, teaching him how to hunt and fight from an early age. Visit the very forests where FionnMac Cumhaill started his journey to become the great warrior that he was!

Activities in the Slieve Bloom Mountains

Where bird song and the gentle trickling of flowing streams echo through the forest. Where the occasional deer and fawn wander freely and happily through the wooded valleys. And, where the sweeping views across the mountains and over rugged hills will take your breath away. There is no better place to feel at peace; and yet, there is no better place to make you feel alive.