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FREE IRELAND’S ANCIENT EAST EXPERIENCES
An Ancient Oak Road
Business Contact Details
Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre, Kenagh, Co Longford
Tel +353 (0)43 3322386
Email
Web
Business Contact Mary Forbes
Experience Description
Discover an ancient transport route constructed in the Iron Age at the Corlea
Trackway Visitor Centre. Located 3km from Kenagh village close to the River
Shannon in Co Longford. The oak road is the largest of its kind to have been
uncovered in Europe. Inside the building an 18 metre stretch of preserved
road is on permanent display in a specially designed hall with humidifiers to
prevent the ancient wood from cracking in the heat.
Group bookings contact
As above
Email As above
Tel As above
Opening Details
Open early April to end Sept. Daily 1000-1800hrs, last tour is 1700hrs.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Coach and car parking available onsite.Wheelchair access.
Max. group size 59 for the audio visual room.
Public Transport
Longford to Keenagh (16km/19mins)
Accommodation Hub
Longford Town (16km/19mins)
Athlone, CoWestmeath (29km/35mins)
Other Experiences Nearby
NewcastleWoods, Co Longford (8km/11mins); Hill of Uisneach,
CoWestmeath (27km/30mins); Claypipe Visitor Centre,
Co Roscommon (32km/30mins); Athlone Castle Visitor Centre, CoWestmeath
(31km/38mins)
Take aWalk in Paradise
Business Contact Details
Glen of Aherlow, Fáilte Society Ltd, Coach Road, Aherlow, Co Tipperary
Tel +353 (0)62 56331
Email
Web
Business Contact Helen Morrissey
Experience Description
The Glen of Aherlow is a quiet country valley, secluded but not isolated. It
stretches from the N24, South of the heritage town of Tipperary, through
sixteen miles of unspoilt countryside affording some of the most breathtaking
scenery imaginable making it one of the most desirable holiday destinations
in Ireland. There are opportunities for walking, rambling, horseriding, cycling
and fishing. The Glen is renowned for the warmth of its welcome and the
friendship of its people. Choose from eight looped walks ranging from
2-10kms and two linear mountain trails.
Group bookings contact
Helen Morrissey
Email As above
Tel As above
Opening Details
Open seven days a week, 365 days a year, subject to severe weather
conditions. Duration of experience – minimum 1hr.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Coach parking available at Glen of Aherlow Fáilte office. There is no limitation
on group sizes to undertake these walks. Adequate level of fitness required.
Longer range walks are best suited to experienced walkers.Walking boots,
raingear, liquids, snacks and mobile phone as appropriate to the type of walk.
Refreshments available nearby at the village of Lisvernane 3kms/5mins,
Bansha 10kms/13mins and the town of Tipperary 10kms/13mins.
Public Transport
– to Cahir
Taxi from Cahir to Glen of Aherlow – 20mins
Accommodation Hub
Glen of Aherlow
Tipperary Junction 14kms/20mins
Cahir 24kms/25mins
Nearest City
Limerick (50 mins)
Nearest Airport
Cork Airport (1hr)
Other Experiences Nearby
Mitchelstown Cave 36kms/36mins; Cahir Castle 24kms/25mins;
Rock of Cashel 28kms/35mins
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