Tullow

Settled on the River Slaney (a resource which the town uses to its full potential) and steeped in history, the town is surrounded by picturesque beauty spots. It is enjoying a period of unprecedented development and growth, as more and more people choose Tullow for its quiet setting and proximity to larger urban areas. It is 15 km from Carlow Town.

By car

• N80 from Carlow Town
• N81 from Dublin

Town

• Statue of Father John Murphy

  address: the Square
  Murphy was a rebellious leader who fought for Irish independence. He was captured and executed in the Market Square in July 1798.

• Tullow MuseumA small museum in a stone-built former Methodist church containing information on the events around 1798 and other historical items of local interest.

Surrounding area

• Altamont Gardens

  address: 9 km south of Tullow, near Ballon

• Huntington Castle and Gardens

  address: Clonegal

• Rathgall Hill Fort

  address: near R725 (Shillelagh–Tullow road)

Golf

• Killerig Golf Club

  address: Baunogephlure
  Open from 8AM each morning, the seven-year-old course is adjacent to the Ramada Hotel and Suites. Green fees start at €35, but special offers are often available.

• Mount Wolseley GolfThe Christy O'Connor Jr. designed course is a par 72 and 7,206 yards long off the championship tees. Golf carts and clubs are available from the golf shop, which is open daily from 10AM-5PM. Private dining is available in the adjacent Mount Wolseley Hilton.

• Krish Indian Restaurant

  phone: +353 59 918-0851
  address: Church St

• Forge Restaurant

  phone: +353 59 915-9939
  address: Kilbride, Ballon
  Traditional Irish food in an old granite stone building. 1 km from Altamont Gardens. Worth a visit.

• The Derreen

  phone: +353 59 9108041
  address: Mill St
  Has 7 big screens showing all sports popular in Ireland.

Guesthouses

• Killamaster House

  phone: +353 59 916-3654
  address: Killamaster
  Farmhouse with beautiful views. sharing.

• Geradline House

  phone: +353 59 915-5680
  address: Aghade, Kilbride
  18th-century lodge with private fishing and three guest rooms.

• Ballyderrin House

  phone: +353 59 915-2742
  address: Shillelagh Rd
  Close to Tullow Town, with spacious gardens for private use.

• Laburnum Lodge

  phone: +353 59 915-1718
  address: Bunclody Rd
  Georgian house set in the Slaney Valley. 1km from Tullow, and within reachable distance of golf courses and fishing.

Hotels

• Mount Wolseley Hilton

  phone: +353 59 915-1674
  Luxurious hotel spa & country club featuring a 200-acre golf course designed by Irish golfer Christy O'Connor Jr.

• Ballykealy Manor Hotel

  phone: +353 59 915-9288
  address: Ballon
  Fully refurbished guestrooms just outside the nearby village of Ballon.