Places To Visit

 

 

Slieve Bloom 
A large unspoiled mountaineous region to the
south-east of Clara. This is an area of
forests, streams, and magnificant views of
the sorrounding landscape

 

 
Clonmacnoise  
An ancient Christian monastic site dating from 
the sixth century, Clonmacnoise was a place of 
saints and scholars, and was held in high esteem 
by the high kings of
Ireland

 

 

 

Birr Castle 
One of the finest castles in Ireland and 
home to the world famous Birr Telescope. 
Birr castle and its sorrounding estate covers 
overs one hundred acres, and includes extensive 
gardens, forest walks and picnic areas,

 
 

Esker Hills Golf Course 
One of the premier golf courses in the midlands, 
Esker boasts the honour of being designed by no 
less a golfer than Christy O Connor Jnr. Esker is 
a place that rewards good play and punishes 
the wayward golfer.