Local Attractions
GOLF
WOODENBRIDGE PARKLAND GOLF COURSE
THE EUROPEAN CLUB, BRITTAS BAY
COOLATTIN GOLF CLUB, SHILLELAGH, CO WICKLOW
CYCLING
EASY
Annacurra village, 2.8km, MEDIUM
AVOCA LOOP, via Woodenbridge, Avoca, Redcross, & Rathdrum
ARKLOW, via Woodenbridge
RATHDANGAN CAFÉ
HARD
GREENAN LOOP, via Glenmalure Lodge
GLENMALURE LOOP, via Slieve maan, Glenmalure, Shay Elliott, Laragh, Greenan
RUNS
MACREDDIN LOOP 11.3K
Bottom of avenue turn right. Keep right all the way. Sharp right at 4k mark (opposite two barns). Pass brooklodge Hotel at 8k mark..
SUPERMARKETS
SMALL: DAYBREAK, AUGHRIM, 1MIN DRIVE
MEDIUM: CENTRA RATHDRUM, 18MINS DRIVE
LARGE: SUPERVALU + LIDL ARKLOW, 18MINS DRIVE
MARKETS
Beside bowling pavilion, Saturday’s 10am-2pm
Open first Sunday of the month, April-October 12-5pm
COTTAGE MARKET, GLENEALY GARDEN CENTRE,
Saturday’s 10am-3pm
FISHING
Aughrim Angling Park: This 4 acre lake is within walking distance of the house. It is and award winning facility and ideal for children and beginners. Rods are for hire and bate is for sale.
Tel: 0402 36552
River fishing: The Aughrim river, which runs by the property, is probably the best stocked trout river in the country.
RESTAURANTS/CAFÉ’S
TINAHELY FARM RESTAURANT, TINAHELY
LAWLESS’ HOTEL, AUGHRIM
THE AVOCA HANDWEAVERS : Good for: country cosy café, homemade food
THE VILLAGE PANTRY, RATHDANGAN.
Good for: country cosy café, homemade food
THE STRAWBERRY TREE, BROOKLODGE HOTEL.
Good for: fine dining
LA TAVERNA ARMENTO, BROOKLODGE HOTEL.
BATES RESTAURANT, RATHDRUM.
Good for: affordable fine dining GOOD FOR: AFFORDABLE FINE DINING
Tel: 0404 29988
Tel: 0404 46188
THE GRAINSTORE RESTUARANT, AUGHRIM VILLAGE
Tel: 0402 94004/ 089 4106426
PESCEGRANDE (FISH & CHIPS), AUGHRIM VILLAGE
WALKS
AUGHRIM LAKE WALK
Directly opposite the house! Short easy loop via the Pavilion and playground.
REDNAGH FOREST (Coillte)
End of avenue turn right, continue straight, keep left over the bridge, entrance on left at the end of the footpath. Exit at Annacurra playground.
End of avenue, turn left, left again at junction up steep hill. 1 mile loop of Aughrim, gorgeous views out towards the Croghan mountains.
End of avenue, turn left. When leaving village the walk starts at the ‘Old School’ at Tinakilly Bridge. There is a car park and a picnic area. Alder, oak, birch and sycamore trees grace the river banks. Wildlife to watch out for include dippers, wrens and stoats. Easy 4 km loop walk.
RIVER TRAIL, UNMARKED
End of avenue, turn right, continue straight and keep right at fork. Continue up for approx. 5km. Small area to park on left by woods, carefully follow unmarked trail by river. Lovely setting.
The Avonmore and beg rivers come together to form the Avoca River. Approx. 9min drive from Aughrim.
52 acres of wild Robinsonian gardens surround the ruins of a fine Queen Anne style house.
CARRIG WOODS, CO. WEXFORD
MASS
AUGHRIM STREET PARISH, AUGHRIM
HISTORY
HILLSBOROUGH HOUSE ( History)
NURSERIES
VAN DER WEL, AUGHRIM (Nurserie)
Clay Pigeon Shooting
Kilballyowen, Aughrim, Co Wicklow
Contact Tim 086 8231992