Activities and attractions near Ardmore Country House Bed and Breakfast Kinnitty in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands.
SLIEVE BLOOM MOUNTAIN BIKING TRAIL
For an amazing mountain biking challenge check out the new Slieve Bloom Mountain Biking trails. You won’t be disappointed. Ardmore Country House is the perfect place to stay in the village of Kinnitty which is the location of one of the mountain biking trailheads in the Slieve Blooms. You will find trails full of excitement ……
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HORSE TREKKING
Would you like to gallop through the hills, splash through the steams, feel the breeze on your face and after…
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TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC
Traditional Irish music sessions take place locally every Thursday night In the Chestnut Birr. Sessions rotate between the….
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Local Attractions and Activities
There is a great variety of activities and attractions which you can enjoy near Ardmore Country House in Kinnitty in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands
SLIEVE BLOOM MOUNTAINS
The Slieve Blooms are located at the crossroads of Ireland and are only a 90 minute drive…
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BIRR CASTLE GARDENS
Birr Castle Gardens in the Georgian town of Birr are world famous for the large selection of rare…
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LEAP CASTLE
Now the home of Sean Ryan Leap Castle is reputed to be Ireland’s most haunted castle….
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TULLAMORE DEW IRISH WHISKEY
The visitor centre is located on the banks of the Grand Canal in Bury Quay Tullamore…
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LOUGH BOORA DISCOVERY PARK
Lough Boora Discovery Park is located in County Offaly a 20 minute drive from Ardmore….
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CLONMACNOISE ANCIENT MONASTIC SITE
The ancient monastic site of Clonmacnoise near Shannonbridge in Co Offaly was founded by….
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Tour Ireland’s Hidden Heartland’s
Day 1
Tour Ireland’s Hidden Heartland’s from Ardmore Country House Kinnitty
Kinnitty Pyramid
Ardmore Country House is surely unique in that it is the only B&B in the world with a view of a pyramid from it’s front windows. Gaze through the front windows on to the wonderful view of the Kinnitty Pyramid which is located at the rear of St Finian’s church. The only one of it’s kind in Ireland it was built by Colonel Richard Wellesley Bernard of Kinnitty Castle as a burial chamber for his family. Work on the mauseleum started in 1830 and was completed in 1834. The stonework is really amazing and worth taking a closer look. It serves as the final resting place of 6 members of the Bernard family. The last one interred in 1907.
Kinnitty High Cross
In the grounds of Kinnitty Castle across from the front door stands a fine 9th century High Cross. The cross is engraved with biblical scenes as well as a reference to Maelsechnail who ruled the ancient Kingdom of Meath from 846-862.
Before you leave Kinnitty Castle take a walk around the back over the bridge and down the back avenue. Here you will find 2 very interesting iron bridges. One is a Single-spire wire suspension footbridge built c.1840, over the River Camcor. The bridge is hung from cast-iron columns. The uprights are anchored to the ground behind with a pair of diagonal wrought-iron rods with circular framing. The deck is timber. Manufacturer’s name ‘T & D Roberts’ on downstream upright. They are of special technical interest due to the fact that their catenaries comprise lengths of parallel iron wires rather than the forged chain link or twisted steel cables. It is also significant because of its association with the Mountmellick Foundry.
It is one of only two suspension bridges in Offaly (the other is at Birr Castle demesne) It is a rare surviving example of a multiple-wire cable suspension bridge. It is no coincidence that both are in estate contexts and were restricted to private pedestrian use. This bridge together with the castle, outbuildings and gate lodges form an interesting group of related structures.
Birr Georgian Town
Just 15 minutes drive from Kinnitty take the R440 to the Heritage town of Birr. Take the walking tour of Birr {route leaflet available at Ardmore Country House} Visit Birr Castle Gardens with it’s Giant Telescope.
Day 2
Explore more of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands from mesolitic sites to the good old dew Tullamore Dew.
Ready for another day exploring the treasure of Ireland’s hidden heartlands.
First stop Lough Boora Discovery Park is a 20 minute drive.(16k) Lots of great off road walking and cycling paths, bike hire an outdoor sculpture trail.
Clonmacnoise Heritage site
Ancient monastic site dates back to 550 on the banks of the river Shannon with many High Crosses and Round towers. The last high King of Ireland is buried there. (39k from Ardmore Country House 30k from Lough Boora Parklands.)
After a refreshing coffee break continue on to Athlone( 22k from Clonmacnoise 47k from Ardmore House) on the banks of the River Shannon. A visit to Athlone Castle will give you an interesting insight to the history of the town.
After a wander around the town if you still have time come back to Kinnitty via Tullamore Dew. (46k ) A visit to the distillery will take another 2 hours. 27 km from Kinnitty.
More places to see
Leap Castle, Rock Of Cashel and Kilkenny
Kinnitty to Leap Castle Ireland’s most haunted {Call Sean Ryan beforehand to book +353 579131115}
Damer House Roscrea
Kilkenny City
Rock of Cashel
Laois and Kildare
Kinnitty to Mountmellick Museum of Mountmellick Lace
Kildare-Kildare Village Outlet Centre, National Stud, Japanese Gardens
Newbridge Silver and Style Icon Museum
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