Offaly

Enjoy castles, abbeys, and eye-catching scenery in the very heart of Ireland.

Children

Escape the ordinary and enjoy Offaly’s family highlights with a stunning nature trail and magnificent railway trip.

Culture & Festivals

Head to Tullamore for festival fun and delightful whiskey treats

Eating, Drinking & Luxury

From the old-world luxury of a spectacular castle to the understated elegance of a traditional pub.

Leisure

Slow down and enjoy a gentler pace with some scenic walks and peaceful fishing.

Scenery

From scenic drives to the heathery beauty of the Slieve Blooms

Sightseeing

Take a trip to one of Ireland’s most important monastic sites.

Activities

One of Ireland’s most famous monastic sites founded by St Ciaran in the sixth century, Clonmacmoise is situated on the water meadows of the River Shannon.

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Did you know?

Leap Castle near Birr, County Offaly is reputed to be one of the most haunted castles in Europe. In 1532, a priest was murdered here by his brother while he was saying mass. The castle’s turbulent history also involves a ghoulish dungeon filled with spikes into which prisoners were thrown. The castle’s victims either died of starvation or died on the spike, and layers of human skeletons were discovered here in the 1900s. People now testify to numerous ghostly sightings, as well as a general feeling of unease about the castle.

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