Tullow

Tullow is a town of 4,000 people in the north-east of County Carlow.

Understand

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 currently 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 15km from Carlow Town.

Get in

By car

• N80 from Carlow Town
• N81 from Dublin

See

Town

• Statue of Father John Murphy, the Square (centre of town). Murphy was a rebellious leader who fought for Irish independence. He was captured and executed in the Market Square in July 1798. (updated Jul 2017)
• Tullow Museum (beside the River Slaney Bridge). Su & bank holidays 2-5pm; in summer to end of Oct, also Tu-F 2-4pm. A small museum in a stone-built former Methodist church containing information on the events around 1798 and other historical items of local interest. Free. (updated Jul 2017)

Surrounding area

• Altamont Gardens, 9 km south of Tullow, near Ballon. Daily from 9am. Closes between 4pm and 6:30pm depending on season. Free. €2 car parking. (updated Jul 2017)
• Huntington Castle and Gardens, Clonegal. (updated Jul 2017)
• Rathgall Hill Fort (Ring of Rath), near R725 (Shillelagh–Tullow road) (5 km east of Tullow in County Wicklow). (updated Jul 2017)

Do

Golf

• Killerig Golf Club, Baunogephlure. Open from 08:00 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 Golf. The 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 10:00-17:00. Private dining is available in the adjacent Mount Wolseley Hilton. 

Buy

Eat

• Krish Indian Restaurant, Church St, ☎ [phone]. M-Th 17:00-23:30, F-Su 17:00-00:00. €8-€15. 
• Forge Restaurant, Kilbride, Ballon, ☎ [phone]. The very best in Traditional Irish Food in an old granite stone building. 1km from Altamont gardens. Worth a visit. 

Drink

• The Derreen, Mill St, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Has 7 big screens showing all sports popular in Ireland. 

Sleep

Guesthouses

• Killamaster House, Killamaster, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Farmhouse with beautiful views. 2006 prices from €35 per person sharing. 
• Geradline House, Aghade, Kilbride, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. 18th Century lodge with private fishing and three guest rooms. 
• Ballyderrin House, Shillelagh Rd, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Close to Tullow Town, with spacious gardens for private use. 
• Laburnum Lodge, Bunclody Rd, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Georgian house set in the Slaney Valley. 1km from Tullow, and within reachable distance of golf courses and fishing. 

Hotels

• Mount Wolseley Hilton, ☎ [phone], fax: [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Luxurious hotel Spa & Country Club featuring a 200-acre golf course designed by Irish golfer Christy O'Connor Jr. 
• Ballykealy Manor Hotel, Ballon, ☎ [phone], fax: [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Fully refurbished guestrooms just outside the nearby village of Ballon. 

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