Guidebook for Rathanna Borris
Food Scene
The well crafted menus at the Step House Hotel are designed to benefit from local produce emphasising our commitment to organic foods.
Our chefs are committed to a philosophy of quality food sourcing, with an emphasis on seasonal, local and artisan ingredients. They keep the art of real cooking alive, preparing dishes from scratch with the best ingredients, to bring you real taste and real value. Supporting local producers is at the heart of the Step House where whole lambs are bought off local farmers.
Dining Offerings:
Daily Lunch in Brasserie 1808
Evening Menu served in Brasserie 1808 daily from 6 pm
Snack menu served 7 days in Brasserie 1808
Sunday Lunch served in Cellar Restaurant & Brasserie 1808
The Step House Hotel also cater for both small and large groups, sample menus available on request by contacting reception on 0599773209
Critical Acclaim:
'A Hidden Gem'- Expose Magaizne
'A Step Above' - Meath Cornicle
'Designed to indulge, relax and unwind'- Carlow People
'Having discovered the food-lovers paradise that is the Step House, I'd rather keep it to myself' - Fiona Wynne
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Step House Hotel
Main StreetThe well crafted menus at the Step House Hotel are designed to benefit from local produce emphasising our commitment to organic foods.
Our chefs are committed to a philosophy of quality food sourcing, with an emphasis on seasonal, local and artisan ingredients. They keep the art of real cooking alive, preparing dishes from scratch with the best ingredients, to bring you real taste and real value. Supporting local producers is at the heart of the Step House where whole lambs are bought off local farmers.
Dining Offerings:
Daily Lunch in Brasserie 1808
Evening Menu served in Brasserie 1808 daily from 6 pm
Snack menu served 7 days in Brasserie 1808
Sunday Lunch served in Cellar Restaurant & Brasserie 1808
The Step House Hotel also cater for both small and large groups, sample menus available on request by contacting reception on 0599773209
Critical Acclaim:
'A Hidden Gem'- Expose Magaizne
'A Step Above' - Meath Cornicle
'Designed to indulge, relax and unwind'- Carlow People
'Having discovered the food-lovers paradise that is the Step House, I'd rather keep it to myself' - Fiona Wynne
Located on the Banks of the Barrow River The Lord Bagel Restaurant and Hotel is a well established hostelry with a very good reputation. Good food in pleasant surroundings.
http://www.lordbagenal.com/restaurant-carlow.html
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Lord Bagenal Inn
Main StreetLocated on the Banks of the Barrow River The Lord Bagel Restaurant and Hotel is a well established hostelry with a very good reputation. Good food in pleasant surroundings.
http://www.lordbagenal.com/restaurant-carlow.html
Clashganny House Restaurant was recently voted Newcomer of the Year at the 2014 Ireland Guide Restaurant Awards, and is a must visit restaurant in scenic south Carlow. Robert – former Head Chef at Monart Destination Spa – and Karen White own and run Clashganny House Restaurant just outside the picturesque village of Borris. Warm professional service and good value is on the menu.
“With Robert’s excellent cooking, Karen’s warmly professional supervision of the dining rooms and the wonderful setting, Clashganny House offers an accessible treat for discerning diners and is set to become a key destination, both for the lucky locals and visitors to the area”. Georgina Campbell Guide.
Other awards include Leinster Winner in Best Customer Service – Sunday Independent Life and Restaurants Association of Ireland Awards.
Opening hours: Wednesday – Saturday 6 – 9.30 p.m., Sunday 12.30 – 3 p.m.
Phone: +353 (0)59 9771003
Email: clashgannyhouse@gmail.com
Website: www.clashgannyhouse.com
Clashganny House
Clashganny House Restaurant was recently voted Newcomer of the Year at the 2014 Ireland Guide Restaurant Awards, and is a must visit restaurant in scenic south Carlow. Robert – former Head Chef at Monart Destination Spa – and Karen White own and run Clashganny House Restaurant just outside the picturesque village of Borris. Warm professional service and good value is on the menu.
“With Robert’s excellent cooking, Karen’s warmly professional supervision of the dining rooms and the wonderful setting, Clashganny House offers an accessible treat for discerning diners and is set to become a key destination, both for the lucky locals and visitors to the area”. Georgina Campbell Guide.
Other awards include Leinster Winner in Best Customer Service – Sunday Independent Life and Restaurants Association of Ireland Awards.
Opening hours: Wednesday – Saturday 6 – 9.30 p.m., Sunday 12.30 – 3 p.m.
Phone: +353 (0)59 9771003
Email: clashgannyhouse@gmail.com
Website: www.clashgannyhouse.com
LENNONS is a quality restaurant and cafe located on the lower ground floor of the VISUAL Arts Centre on the grounds of St. Patrick’s College, Carlow Town. Lennons has been in operation since 1999 and now in its current location since 2009. Lennons provides good honest food using only the finest Irish meat & poultry, sustainably caught fish and locally sourced ingredients. They provide a restaurant that suits all preferences and dietary needs with a carefully chosen menu including gluten free, vegetarian & healthy options.
Opening times:
Mon – Sat: 10.30am – 5.00pm
Thurs – Sat: 6.00pm – 9.30pm
Sunday Brunch: 12.00pm – 4.00pm
Early Bird:
Thursday – available all night
Friday – available all night
Saturday – 6.00pm -7.00pm
LENNONS@VISUAL
VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art
& GB Shaw Theatre
Old Dublin Road
Carlow
tel: 059-9179245
email: eat@lennons.ie
web: http://lennons.ie
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Lennons @ Visual
Old Dublin RoadLENNONS is a quality restaurant and cafe located on the lower ground floor of the VISUAL Arts Centre on the grounds of St. Patrick’s College, Carlow Town. Lennons has been in operation since 1999 and now in its current location since 2009. Lennons provides good honest food using only the finest Irish meat & poultry, sustainably caught fish and locally sourced ingredients. They provide a restaurant that suits all preferences and dietary needs with a carefully chosen menu including gluten free, vegetarian & healthy options.
Opening times:
Mon – Sat: 10.30am – 5.00pm
Thurs – Sat: 6.00pm – 9.30pm
Sunday Brunch: 12.00pm – 4.00pm
Early Bird:
Thursday – available all night
Friday – available all night
Saturday – 6.00pm -7.00pm
LENNONS@VISUAL
VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art
& GB Shaw Theatre
Old Dublin Road
Carlow
tel: 059-9179245
email: eat@lennons.ie
web: http://lennons.ie
Parks & Nature
The Nine Stones Viewing Point provides an unrivalled vista of the rich and colourful Carlow countryside spread out like a tapestry before you. Eight counties can be viewed from this spot – Carlow, Laois, Kildare, Wicklow, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and the mountains of Tipperary, and on a clear day the coast of Wales, to the east. On the lower side of the road, you will see an alignment of nine small stones in the ground. These are said to commemorate nine shepherds lost onMount Leinster in some distant winter storm, hence the origin of the viewing point's name.
This area forms part of the South Leinster Way long distance walking route, a 102 km (64 miles) walk which runs from Kildavin inCounty Carlow to Carrick-on-Suir in CountyTipperary. The area features some of the best walks in the county including the Kilbrannish Forest Recreation Area. Situated 3km (2 miles) from this viewing point at the Nine Stones, immediately adjacent to the Mount Leinster Heritage Drive on the Bunclody Road, the forest offers 2 looped walks (3 kilometres (2 miles) and 5 kilometres (3 miles). Ample car parking, together with picnic facilities and a map of each route are provided.
Mount Leinster is also an internationally renowned location for hang-gliding and paragliding and a multi-directional site. Whether you are a spectator or enjoy participating, this venue provides a most enjoyable day's entertainment with colourful take offs set against fabulous scenery. Mostly from March to October, weather permitting.
The Nine Stones
The Nine Stones Viewing Point provides an unrivalled vista of the rich and colourful Carlow countryside spread out like a tapestry before you. Eight counties can be viewed from this spot – Carlow, Laois, Kildare, Wicklow, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and the mountains of Tipperary, and on a clear day the coast of Wales, to the east. On the lower side of the road, you will see an alignment of nine small stones in the ground. These are said to commemorate nine shepherds lost onMount Leinster in some distant winter storm, hence the origin of the viewing point's name.
This area forms part of the South Leinster Way long distance walking route, a 102 km (64 miles) walk which runs from Kildavin inCounty Carlow to Carrick-on-Suir in CountyTipperary. The area features some of the best walks in the county including the Kilbrannish Forest Recreation Area. Situated 3km (2 miles) from this viewing point at the Nine Stones, immediately adjacent to the Mount Leinster Heritage Drive on the Bunclody Road, the forest offers 2 looped walks (3 kilometres (2 miles) and 5 kilometres (3 miles). Ample car parking, together with picnic facilities and a map of each route are provided.
Mount Leinster is also an internationally renowned location for hang-gliding and paragliding and a multi-directional site. Whether you are a spectator or enjoy participating, this venue provides a most enjoyable day's entertainment with colourful take offs set against fabulous scenery. Mostly from March to October, weather permitting.
Mount Leinster is the tallest mountain in The Blackstairs Mountains. This is a Special Area of Conservation with many opportunities to ramble and explore its natural beauty. The local walking clubs include the Blackstairs Ramblers
http://www.blackstairsramblers.com
and the Tullow Mountineering Club, http://www.tullowmountaineeringclub.ie
who frequently do excursions on the mountains and would be well worth contacting. A local Cartographer has extensively mapped the area and maps are available at http://www.eastwestmapping.ie/node/60
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Mount Leinster
Mount Leinster is the tallest mountain in The Blackstairs Mountains. This is a Special Area of Conservation with many opportunities to ramble and explore its natural beauty. The local walking clubs include the Blackstairs Ramblers
http://www.blackstairsramblers.com
and the Tullow Mountineering Club, http://www.tullowmountaineeringclub.ie
who frequently do excursions on the mountains and would be well worth contacting. A local Cartographer has extensively mapped the area and maps are available at http://www.eastwestmapping.ie/node/60
Providing Eco Trails, Guided Hikes, Workshops, Foraging, The Foraging Hen Events – Elegant Hen Parties for Elegant Brides, Teachers Courses, School Visits Childrens Trails and Fun in the Wild!
http://www.blackstairsecotrails.ie
Blackstairs Eco-centre
Providing Eco Trails, Guided Hikes, Workshops, Foraging, The Foraging Hen Events – Elegant Hen Parties for Elegant Brides, Teachers Courses, School Visits Childrens Trails and Fun in the Wild!
http://www.blackstairsecotrails.ie
The Barrow Way follows the towpath, originally a path constructed alongside the River Barrow to allow the pulling of barges or boats for transport. The ground is good throughout.
The path offers much of architectural interest to the visitor – bridges, many arched, and pretty lock houses, some still in use. Many interesting historical features are located in close proximity to the river including castles, abbeys, old bridges and derelict mills.
If you are walking the Barrow Way and would like to stay with us here in Rathanna we can, by prior arrangement, have you picked up and delivered to our door and brought back to the trail the following day. There will be a fee - nothing extortionate - we'll work that out before you get here.
http://www.riverbarrow.net/barrow-way.html
Graiguenamanagh
The Barrow Way follows the towpath, originally a path constructed alongside the River Barrow to allow the pulling of barges or boats for transport. The ground is good throughout.
The path offers much of architectural interest to the visitor – bridges, many arched, and pretty lock houses, some still in use. Many interesting historical features are located in close proximity to the river including castles, abbeys, old bridges and derelict mills.
If you are walking the Barrow Way and would like to stay with us here in Rathanna we can, by prior arrangement, have you picked up and delivered to our door and brought back to the trail the following day. There will be a fee - nothing extortionate - we'll work that out before you get here.
http://www.riverbarrow.net/barrow-way.html
The delightful 16-hectare Altamont Gardens combine formal and informal gardens with a variety of flora. You'll have a wonderful experience at any time of the year, as different plants flourish throughout the spring, summer and autumn, and the trees show off their striking silhouettes during the winter. Admission is free.
Tullow, Carlow, Republic of Ireland
Tel: +353 59 9159444 email: altamontgardens@opw.ie
For more information try:
heritageireland.ie
The Carlow Garden Trail (carlowgardentrail.com) currently features 16 different gardening attractions including great old gardens that have been lovingly restored and maintained throughout the years, as well as smaller gardens which are maturing beautifully with time. Award winning garden centers and forest parks complement the joy of a visit here. The Carlow Garden Trail ranges from small to very large gardens, Garden Centers and forest parks, and from old to new, there is something to stimulate both the novice and experienced gardener.
Altamount Gardens, Kilkenny Castle Gardens, Huntington Castle Gardens, and Duckett’s Grove are just some of the beautiful venues that are worth a visit.
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Ogrody Altamont
The delightful 16-hectare Altamont Gardens combine formal and informal gardens with a variety of flora. You'll have a wonderful experience at any time of the year, as different plants flourish throughout the spring, summer and autumn, and the trees show off their striking silhouettes during the winter. Admission is free.
Tullow, Carlow, Republic of Ireland
Tel: +353 59 9159444 email: altamontgardens@opw.ie
For more information try:
heritageireland.ie
The Carlow Garden Trail (carlowgardentrail.com) currently features 16 different gardening attractions including great old gardens that have been lovingly restored and maintained throughout the years, as well as smaller gardens which are maturing beautifully with time. Award winning garden centers and forest parks complement the joy of a visit here. The Carlow Garden Trail ranges from small to very large gardens, Garden Centers and forest parks, and from old to new, there is something to stimulate both the novice and experienced gardener.
Altamount Gardens, Kilkenny Castle Gardens, Huntington Castle Gardens, and Duckett’s Grove are just some of the beautiful venues that are worth a visit.
Arts & Culture
The stunning gallery space in Visual is located in the grounds of Carlow College in Carlow Town. Visual also hosts the local cinema club as well as live theatre, music and performances in the George Bernard Shaw Theatre. Lennon's Restaurant is located in Visual and is open for lunch and evening meals. It also supplies a Sunday brunch.
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VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art & The George Bernard Shaw Theatre
Old Dublin Road The stunning gallery space in Visual is located in the grounds of Carlow College in Carlow Town. Visual also hosts the local cinema club as well as live theatre, music and performances in the George Bernard Shaw Theatre. Lennon's Restaurant is located in Visual and is open for lunch and evening meals. It also supplies a Sunday brunch.
Getting Around
Located on the outskirts of Kilkenny City. If you need to rent a car we can arrange - with prior notice and for a reasonable fee - to drop you to the Enterprise office where you can pick up your car.
Enterprise Car & Van Hire - Kilkenny
Dublin Road Located on the outskirts of Kilkenny City. If you need to rent a car we can arrange - with prior notice and for a reasonable fee - to drop you to the Enterprise office where you can pick up your car.
Bagenalstown (Muine Bheag is the Irish name) train station is on the mainline Dublin to Waterford Line. Eight services operate to Bagenalstown from Dublin Heuston (and return) on a daily basis Monday – Friday, seven services on Saturday and four services on Sunday. This service also stops at Kildare Town, Athy, Carlow Town, Kilkenny, Thomastown and Waterford. You can see the timetable here: http://www.irishrail.ie/media/04_dublin-waterford_25052015.pdf
Bus Eireann operates an express bus service from Bagenalstown to Dublin City Centre and onwards to Dublin Airport. The timetable is here: http://www.buseireann.ie/timetables/1425310182-004.pdf
Kavanagh's Bus Service also goes to and from Dublin and has several stops along the way. Timetables can be found here: http://jjkavanagh.ie/time-tables.
We can arrange to have you picked up and brought to our home (for a reasonable fee) from either the train station or bus stop. However we recommend private transport if you wish to explore the area as the public transport is sketchy.
Muine Bheag
Bagenalstown (Muine Bheag is the Irish name) train station is on the mainline Dublin to Waterford Line. Eight services operate to Bagenalstown from Dublin Heuston (and return) on a daily basis Monday – Friday, seven services on Saturday and four services on Sunday. This service also stops at Kildare Town, Athy, Carlow Town, Kilkenny, Thomastown and Waterford. You can see the timetable here: http://www.irishrail.ie/media/04_dublin-waterford_25052015.pdf
Bus Eireann operates an express bus service from Bagenalstown to Dublin City Centre and onwards to Dublin Airport. The timetable is here: http://www.buseireann.ie/timetables/1425310182-004.pdf
Kavanagh's Bus Service also goes to and from Dublin and has several stops along the way. Timetables can be found here: http://jjkavanagh.ie/time-tables.
We can arrange to have you picked up and brought to our home (for a reasonable fee) from either the train station or bus stop. However we recommend private transport if you wish to explore the area as the public transport is sketchy.
Shopping
Borris Town, Borris Food and Craft Market – Borris Food and Craft Market takes place every Friday morning from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. in Borris Town Hall. A wide selection of locally produced produce, baked good and fresh fish.
http://carlowtourism.com/borris-food-craft-market
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Borris
Borris Town, Borris Food and Craft Market – Borris Food and Craft Market takes place every Friday morning from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. in Borris Town Hall. A wide selection of locally produced produce, baked good and fresh fish.
http://carlowtourism.com/borris-food-craft-market
Since 1976, Nicholas Mosse Pottery has been famous for his brightly designed ceramic gift and tableware. Situated in an old mill on the banks of the River Nore, the Country Shop offers a viewing area where you might see pottery being thrown or decorated and two floors of beautiful pottery, crafts and gifts plus, a well-loved café and a ‘seconds’ bargain area!
Phone: 0567727505
Email: sales@nicholasmosse.com
Web: www.nicholasmosse.com
Open: Mon to Sat, 10.00 – 18.00, Sun 13.30 – 17.00
GPS: N =52 35.369 W – 7 11.176 - See more at: http://www.visitkilkenny.ie/nicholas_mosse#sthash.TKAdqTHd.dpuf
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Nicholas Mosse
Since 1976, Nicholas Mosse Pottery has been famous for his brightly designed ceramic gift and tableware. Situated in an old mill on the banks of the River Nore, the Country Shop offers a viewing area where you might see pottery being thrown or decorated and two floors of beautiful pottery, crafts and gifts plus, a well-loved café and a ‘seconds’ bargain area!
Phone: 0567727505
Email: sales@nicholasmosse.com
Web: www.nicholasmosse.com
Open: Mon to Sat, 10.00 – 18.00, Sun 13.30 – 17.00
GPS: N =52 35.369 W – 7 11.176 - See more at: http://www.visitkilkenny.ie/nicholas_mosse#sthash.TKAdqTHd.dpuf
Essentials
The Centra in Borris is owned by the O'Shea family and has been in business in the village for generations. It is well stocked with everything you could possibly need.
Next door to the supermarket is the famous O'Shea's Pub often mentioned as one of the best pubs in Ireland and featured in the well known documentary film "The Irish Pub". Here you can not only buy a drink but assorted hardware, farming equipment and gear all of which is on prominent display in the pub..
Centra Borris
Main StreetThe Centra in Borris is owned by the O'Shea family and has been in business in the village for generations. It is well stocked with everything you could possibly need.
Next door to the supermarket is the famous O'Shea's Pub often mentioned as one of the best pubs in Ireland and featured in the well known documentary film "The Irish Pub". Here you can not only buy a drink but assorted hardware, farming equipment and gear all of which is on prominent display in the pub..
Sightseeing
St. Mullins is a picturesque rural community in South Carlow, nestling between the Blackstairs Mountains and Brandon Hill, on the banks of the river Barrow.
The former Church of Ireland Church, originally built in 1811, now houses the St. Mullins Heritage Centre, situated beside the famous monastic ruins and cemetery. All aspects of local history including publications, church records, maps, old photographs and artefacts are housed here and provide a fascinating account of village and rural life over the centuries. A complete revamped modern display opened in 2010. Genealogy service and guided tours by appointment.
HOW TO FIND US: 14km south of Borris, off the R729 Borris – New Ross Road. GPS N52.48957 W006.92589.
OPEN: Monday and Tuesday 9.30 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. and alternate Wednesdays from 9.30 a.m. – 3.30 p.m. Sundays and Bank Holidays 2 – 6 p.m. Other times by arrangement, telephone in advance: 087 9977090
ADMISSION CHARGE: Adults €3, children – free, family and group rates available.
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St. Mullin's
St. Mullins is a picturesque rural community in South Carlow, nestling between the Blackstairs Mountains and Brandon Hill, on the banks of the river Barrow.
The former Church of Ireland Church, originally built in 1811, now houses the St. Mullins Heritage Centre, situated beside the famous monastic ruins and cemetery. All aspects of local history including publications, church records, maps, old photographs and artefacts are housed here and provide a fascinating account of village and rural life over the centuries. A complete revamped modern display opened in 2010. Genealogy service and guided tours by appointment.
HOW TO FIND US: 14km south of Borris, off the R729 Borris – New Ross Road. GPS N52.48957 W006.92589.
OPEN: Monday and Tuesday 9.30 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. and alternate Wednesdays from 9.30 a.m. – 3.30 p.m. Sundays and Bank Holidays 2 – 6 p.m. Other times by arrangement, telephone in advance: 087 9977090
ADMISSION CHARGE: Adults €3, children – free, family and group rates available.
Just 10 kilometres (6miles) from our home Borris House is the ancestral home of the McMorrough Kavanaghs, High Kings of Leinster. The House is a beautiful and historic Irish country houses set amongst some of the most lovely scenery Ireland has to offer. There are tours of the house and grounds from Monday to Friday from May to September. Advance booking is required and can be done on the website. http://www.borrishouse.com
"The Store", located in the Gate Lodge of Borris House, sells a range of locally produced arts and crafts as well as some delicious locally produced foods.
Borris House hosts an annual "Festival of Writing and Ideas" usually in early June. Over the years the festival has attracted an illustrious list of guest speakers and artists ranging from Ian McEwan to Chrissie Hynde from Fintan O'Toole to Simon Callow. Find out more at: www.http://festivalofwritingandideas.com
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Borris House
Just 10 kilometres (6miles) from our home Borris House is the ancestral home of the McMorrough Kavanaghs, High Kings of Leinster. The House is a beautiful and historic Irish country houses set amongst some of the most lovely scenery Ireland has to offer. There are tours of the house and grounds from Monday to Friday from May to September. Advance booking is required and can be done on the website. http://www.borrishouse.com
"The Store", located in the Gate Lodge of Borris House, sells a range of locally produced arts and crafts as well as some delicious locally produced foods.
Borris House hosts an annual "Festival of Writing and Ideas" usually in early June. Over the years the festival has attracted an illustrious list of guest speakers and artists ranging from Ian McEwan to Chrissie Hynde from Fintan O'Toole to Simon Callow. Find out more at: www.http://festivalofwritingandideas.com
Shankill Castle is a unique family home often described as a living museum. Shankill Castle was first built as a Butler tower-house near the ruins of a pre-reformation church. In 1708 it was rebuilt and set in a formal landscape, vista to the front and canal to the rear, by Peter Aylward. In the 19th century it was enlarged and castellated, serpentine bays added to the canal and an unusual polyhedral sundial given pride of place on a sunken lawn. The stable yard and castellated entrance to the demesne are attributed to Daniel Robertson. Nowadays visitors can take a guided tour of the castle and a walk around the gardens.Shankill Castle Visit in Spring for snowdrops, daffodils and tulips, Summer for the meadows, art exhibitions and sunshine walks, Autumn for the ScareFest, ghost tours and wand and quill making, Winter for drawing classes and winter workshops.
Shankill Castle is home and studio to artist Elizabeth Cope.
FACILITIES: Garden walks, castle tours, parking and refreshments on request.
OPENING TIMES: Every weekend from Easter Sunday to September. Check website for details of the annual events programme. Group booking available at other times of the year.
ADMISSION: €10 house and gardens, €5 gardens only. Concessions apply.
Phone:+353 (0)59 9726145
Email:info@shankillcastle.com
Website: www.shankillcastle.com
Shankill House
Shankill Castle is a unique family home often described as a living museum. Shankill Castle was first built as a Butler tower-house near the ruins of a pre-reformation church. In 1708 it was rebuilt and set in a formal landscape, vista to the front and canal to the rear, by Peter Aylward. In the 19th century it was enlarged and castellated, serpentine bays added to the canal and an unusual polyhedral sundial given pride of place on a sunken lawn. The stable yard and castellated entrance to the demesne are attributed to Daniel Robertson. Nowadays visitors can take a guided tour of the castle and a walk around the gardens.Shankill Castle Visit in Spring for snowdrops, daffodils and tulips, Summer for the meadows, art exhibitions and sunshine walks, Autumn for the ScareFest, ghost tours and wand and quill making, Winter for drawing classes and winter workshops.
Shankill Castle is home and studio to artist Elizabeth Cope.
FACILITIES: Garden walks, castle tours, parking and refreshments on request.
OPENING TIMES: Every weekend from Easter Sunday to September. Check website for details of the annual events programme. Group booking available at other times of the year.
ADMISSION: €10 house and gardens, €5 gardens only. Concessions apply.
Phone:+353 (0)59 9726145
Email:info@shankillcastle.com
Website: www.shankillcastle.com