Directions from major Ports & Towns
From Dublin Airport - 60 Minutes - Follow signs southbound for the M50. Go through westlink toll bridge and take exit 9 heading southbound on the M7/N7 signpost for Cork. Continue on the M7/N7 and take exit for Monasterevin. Pass through Monasterevin village and travel for 3 KM and take right turn at Bolands Pub. Killenard village is located just 3 Km from this junction.
From Dublin City - 60 Minutes - Follow signs southbound for the M7/N7 signpost for Cork. Continue on the M7/N7 and take exit for Monasterevin. Pass through Monasterevin village and travel for 3 Km and take right turn at Bolands Pub. Killenard
village is located 3 Km from this junction.
From Limerick – Cork - 1 hour 30 mins - Follow signs M7/N7 north bound to Dublin. Following the Portlaoise bypass take exit for Killenard and Ballybrittas. In Ballybrittas village take left turn for Killenard.
From Galway - 2 hours 30 mins - Follow signs for Athlone N6. Bypass Athlone to Moate. In Moate turn right onto the N80 to Tullamore. From there travel to Emo and Ballybrittas. In Ballybrittas village take left turn to Killenard.
To plan your journey using the AA Route Planner www.aaireland.ie/routes
Travelling by Train
The nearest train station is Portarlington, 3km from the village of Killenard, served daily, travelling time from Dublin approximate travelling time 45 minutes. For details of the train time table, please visit the Irish Rail website www.irishrail.ie
Private Transfers
Transport can be pre arranged before arrival to the resort. Transfers to and from Irish International airports can be organised by our concierge team. Luxury chauffeur car & coach services can be pre arranged through our concierge team.
Helicopter Transfers
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A Helipad is available in the grounds of the resort, please contact our concierge for more information. Landing co-ordinates are N 530 809 W 007 0912.
Lot's to-do and enjoy within 30 minutes drive of The Resort.
Walk one of the many beautiful Glenbarrow walks in The Slieve Bloom mountains, from family friendly 1.5 km to more challenging 12 km walks. visit www.slievebloom.ie for full details & maps.
Visit The Japanese Gardens & Irish National Stud - a wonderful day out.. www.irish-national.ie
Shop till you drop in Kildare Village, chic outlet shopping located beside exit 13 on the M7. www.kildarevillage.com
Horse Drawn Caravans & Kilvahan Adventure Farm in Coolrain, good family friendly activity - www.horsedrawncaravans.com
Climb the Rose of Dunamaise - www.laoisetourism.ie
Enjoy a guided tour of Emo Court & stroll around the wonderful 200 year old gardens. www.heritageireland.ie
Vicarstown Canal - walk or cycle along the reflective canal.
Steam Museum in Stradbally - train trips on Bank Holiday Weekends. www.irishsteam.ie www.laoistourism.ie
Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre - www.tullamore-dew.org
The Curragh Racecourse - home of the classics, racing on many dates through the Summer months. www.thecurragh.ie
Visit The Curragh at dawn and see Ireland's finest thoroughbred horse being exercised during the early morning mist. What a wonderful way to start your day.
Join in a Traditional Irish Music session in one of the many traditional Irish pubs close to The Resort
Annaharvey Farm Riding School, cater for all level - www.annaharveyfarm.ie
Theatre & Drams takes place throughout the year performed in one of the many local theatre's www.dunamaise.ie www.laoistourism.ie
Thing to do & love within 1 hours drive of The Resort
Castlecomber Discovery Park - www.myguideireland.com/discoverypark
Dunmore Caves www.myguideireland.com/dunmore-cave
Kilkenny Castle www.heritageireland.ie
Slieve Bloom Mountains www.slievebloom.ie
Birr Castle Demense www.birrcastle.com
Dublin City - take the train from Portarlington station (only 5 minutes by car from The Resort) and arrive into Heuston Station - Dublin City open top tours buses can be boarded at Heuston. (no car parking or city driving to worry about)!
Kilbeggan, Gowran, Naas & Punchestown Horse Racing... www.hri.ie
Locks Distillery Museme www.lockesdistillerymuseum.ie
Mondello Racing Circuit www.mondellopark.ie
Castle Ballaghmore www.castleballaghmore.com
During your stay on The Resort our concierge can assist you with maps, directions and the purchase of tickets for any of the above activites listed. Please note all activities list are only our recommendations and we are not liable for any off site activity sites/centres.