Offaly

Even if the green and watery County of Offaly seems to have slipped your itinerary, it won’t be for long once you realize it’s the home of the ecclesiastical city of Clonmacnoise, one of Ireland’s most famous sites. Beyond this must see attraction, Offaly has much to offer: it’s lowlands are dotted with monastic ruins, its towns are steeped in history and it has a burgeoning foodie culture

Geographically Offaly is dominated by the low lying bogs. Enormous expanses like the Bog of Allen and the Boora Bog, where peat is extracted on an industrial scale. However in the North East corner of the County, 665 hectare Clara Bog is remarkably untouched and recognised internationally for its plant and animal life.

To the East the rugged Slieve Bloom Mountains provide excellent walking and fishing. The North western part is the floodplain of the River Shannon where water sports are popular. Offaly is the 18th largest of Irelands 32 counties. 

Towns in Offaly to visit:

Banagher   |   Tullamore

Attractions in Offaly to visit:

Birr Castle Demesne  |   Leisure World Galway  |   Lough Derg  |   Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre  |   Tullamore Golf Club  |   See more attractions in Offaly. . . . . .

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