Jordan & Peter
Activities & Amusements
Birr Castle Demesne
The award-winning gardens of Birr Castle Demense 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. The Parsons family invites you to explore one of the most extraordinary places in Ireland. Created over generations, it is an environmental and scientific time capsule
Tullamore D.E.W. Distillery Visitor Experience
At a 25-minute drive away, Tullamore Dew has its roots firmly in Offaly. The original Tullamore distillery opened its doors in 1829 in the heart of Tullamore town. The old bonded warehouse still sits majestically on the banks of the Grand Canal. After 60 years of waiting, in September 2014, Tullamore D.E.W. resumed production in its ancestral home. Visitors are able to enjoy whiskey and brand tours.
Golf
County Offaly is home to the 2019 Open champion, Shane Lowry. There are 5 wonderful golf courses for all levels. The James Braid-designed Tullamore Golf Club and the Christy O'Connor Jnr course at Esker Hills are close to Tullamore, with Portarlington, Birr, and Edenderry located at either end of the county. Esker Hills is Shane Lowry's home course!
Slieve Bloom Mountains
20 minutes away, the Slieve mountains have hiking, biking, and beautiful nature trails.
Tearaways Pet Farm & Activity Centre
Great for kids! Petting farm and activity center.
Local Outdoor Adventures
Boating, fishing, horse riding, mountain biking, bird watching, skeet shooting, and even skydiving are possible in County Offaly.
Guinness Brewery St. James Gate
We highly recomend visitng the Guinness Storehouse at St. James Gate. It is a really cool experience to see the history of Guinness and try their beer right from the source. They have a rooftop bar with a 360-degree view of Dublin while you enjoy a cheeky pint.
Trinity College Dublin
A beautiful and historic campus to walk around in the heart of Dublin.
Cliffs of Moher
Along the Western coast, you will find the beautiful, 700 ft tall Cliffs of Moher stretching for miles. This is between the historic cities of Galway and Limerick.
Powerscourt Estate
Named the 3rd best garden in the world by National Geographic! We loved this place. They film many shows and movies here, including the newest season of Wednesday, Cocaine Bear (lol), The Count of Monte Cristo, Excalibur, Vikings, and more. There are also two great golf courses on site, along with a distillery.
House of Waterford
We enjoyed the tour of the House of Waterford. You get to see how they fabricate the intricate crystals and trophies like the NCAA basketball championship, the Irish Open, the Players Championship, etc.