I played nine holes due to my schedule and the course was gorgeous. The staff at the Pro shop…read morewere so helpful with special request and so sweet. I would definitely golf here again and would recommend this course

Great venue and scenic. I have stayed here several times on vacation as well as for a conference…read more The rooms are spacious and the food is good. Their croissants are probably the best in Ireland. The conference venue is suitable for about 20-30 people max. When I was there for the conference (2004) they did not have a computer projector and we had to supply our own. At least they had the screen. Best to ask about their AV facilities before booking. I cannot comment on the golf course, sorry.

This is a local bar and if you were here 50 years ago you are very likely to see some of the same…read morecustomers. The service is as good as it gets and the banter is what people come for. If you are new in town or passing through and on your own Paddy Dunne's will provide the chat you might need to pass your day or evening. Family run Bar & Lounge Located in Athy. Live Music for events, parties catered. Fresh beer, professionally poured, great service, attentive staff. Outstanding hot whiskey. Full service Bar, Lounge and Snug, Pool table, smoking area, excellent bar staff sports shown on TV live, e Horse racing, GAA, Soccer and Rugby. Are you partial to a putt yourself? Why not join the Paddy Dunne's Golf team? Bit of exercise, bit of craic, bit of banter with the lads followed by some great service at Paddy Dunne's. There's an off license onsite also.

Before my husband and I moved to Athy in 2007, when our house/home was being built, we saw Paddy…read moreDunnes and decided to try it for soup and sandwiches one day. We never tried anywhere else after than. We used to go into the Lounge, but we would hear great laughter in the bar. Being, Dubs, we asked one of the bar men, then, John, was the bar just for locals, we didn't want to intrude. John told us we were more than welcome to go in to the bar, so on that day Brian and I had our soup and toasted sandwiches and coffee in the Bar and with some of the locals watched "Last of the Summer Wine", and some. Whenever we went into Paddy Dunnes we only went into the Bar after that. Brian and I enjoyed going into Paddy Dunnes. It was not usual for us to go to a pub when we lived in Dublin. Sunday's after mass in the Dominican church, Paddy Dunnes's became for Brian and me a place to go, for an extension of the "Spirit". While still drinking coffee or a beer, the spirit of our hearts were lifted or we could just BE. No pun meant. We met genuine people, who welcomed each other and us and vice versa and we enjoyed each other's company and "genuine Irish Craic". We cared about each other, genuinly cared. Within a very short space of time of finding this 'Hub', there was a sudden serious illness and death of a woman, Mrs. Dunne, [we never had the privilage of meeting her]. We felt 'At Home' in Paddy Dunnes. It was never dull, the craic, the banter, winding each other up, the rows, god there were some mighty rows, difference of opinion, GAA, Athy, Castlemitchel, the ggs's ............We never came across so many men named John or Jo, but not young enough to have been called after JPII, but not old enough to have been called after John 23rd or John Kennedy. My Brian, my husband Brian, got cancer and died very suddenly in August 2012. Both Brians family and mine were around me. But we had another family, "The Paddy Dunne's Family". They were there at the church, they helped lift his coffin up the steps. Brian would have been chuffed. I was chuffed. Our families came back with me to Paddy Dunnes for Soup and sandwiches. Yeah did us proud. So for a Really Good Pint of Guinness or whatever you're having yourself!! Mega Craic, Extremely Good Staff and a huge mix and gatherum of all sort of people just GO to Paddy Dunnes no matter what the mood. F 'n' B.

wear your wellies and prepare to get down and dirty! this little pet farm is located just at the…read moreoutskirts of Carlow town. there are a few animals, although not too many actual farm animals but you can see a cow or two in the distance. but they do have rabbits, snakes, guinea pigs and some falabella ponies and donkeys. the children get to handle and hold the small animals under supervision of the farm staff and then get a ride on the wee pony or the donkey for the older children. there are plenty of tractors and go-carts to ride on. basically this place is good for at least 2 hours fun for the children. there is an indoor cafe for the adults. i believe that the farm are going to have a little musuem for antique farm equipment, they are only open about 1 year i think.

This is one place that is great for kids as they have lots to do and giving the adults a well…read moresought break great place for camping been coming the past 5 years and our kids love it from 15,10 and 5 year old they totaly enjoy the time spent here the cafe is well priced and petting farm,barrell train,play ground,hay bales is great for young kids and most of all for me is family time in the afternoon (with no wifi)only when your in the cafe. This is the best campsite that we have stayed at in a long time and will be a long time finding one to beat it thats just my view everyone to their own.

As a pre-teen my father had sights on grooming me to be a great golf player but as a pre-teen the…read morelast thing I wanted to do was listen to my Dad so I decided under-age drinking was a much cooler option. As per usual my Dad was right and I could be Tigeress L now. Bathing in champagne and drying myself with €500 notes but reality is much sadder. I've decided to get back into as it's a great activity with the long evenings also it's a great reason to reward yourself with beer at the end of it. My friend (who's father also is on her case to join a golf club) joined me. We decided to ease ourselves in gently with what we thought would be 9 holes of pitch and putt. It's actually 18 holes, very short though, max club you would need is an 8 or 7. I lost a few balls at the start. I think a group got sick of waiting behind us so they overtook us - whatevs, give us a few weeks. Half way through it started to come back to me, it's a great course to work on your short game. It's also not a fancy course so you don't have to worry about snobs but hopefully with a few more games I will be that snob in the club house judging over my G&T in debt up to my ears. We were wrecked tired by the 12th hole, all that fresh air and concentration got the better of us. It is a tiring sport - yes it's a sport. Anyhow the most important thing that you need to know is that I won. €7.50 to do a round. They have a driving range too. And outdoor all weather soccer pitches.

A nice facility, very pleasant staff and always willing to help. For the driving range it's a tad…read moreon the expensive side at €4 for a bucket of balls but they do offer a loyalty card where you get a free bucket after your 5th bought bucket. Royal curragh the other side of newbridge is 3 small buckets for a €5 but has no roof on its practice area. The fact there is a small shop does help :)

I got drop kicked of a swing it made made me very sad it hurt my feelings I am 27 he must of…read morethought I was 16 I look younger then I am

After dragging the wee one to countless pubs and doing adult stuff all week we found this little…read moregem and made sure we stopped to get some kid time in for her. Not too far from Kilkenny on the N78. There is so much to see and do. You can park at the car park and take the nice walk following the path to the fairy houses and zipline in the back. Easy, flat walk. Perfect to take in a fresh Irish air. There is also a great little play area in the front with climbing wall, tire swings, etc. All in great shape and well taken care of. You can expect to stay anywhere from an hour to several hours if you wish. There is also a nice little café with clean toilets and might fine coffee. All make for happy kids and a nice, cheap little stop off...

Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!…read more Two words of advice to Electric Picnic virgins: GO THERE! Really. Just do it. You owe it to yourself. Be sure to pack your wellies and lots of warm (and waterproof!) clothes and you will be fine and dandy. You will also have the BEST time of your life, camping out under the stars and listening to awesome bands such as the Madness, Basement Jaxx, Fleet Foxes, Flaming Lips, Brian Wilson, 2 Many DJs, and well, you get my drift. If awesome music ain't your scene then try the comedy tent, or the very very cool silent disco, or chill the hell out in the Body and Soul section (hmmm massages, chai tea and some very cool sculptures and art installations). Electric Picnic is a feast for the senses, a brilliant 3 day festival set in the middle of an old estate in County Laois. It has so much to offer audiences of all ages and all musical leanings. My only criticism is it isn't long enough. 3 days of pure, unadulterated heaven... ah if only that could go on forever!! Anyway mark it in your diaries now - early September- see you there next year ;-)

Can my mom and I enjoy Electric Picnic in Stradbally, Ireland. We have to fly into Dublin first and…read morethen take a train or a bus to Stradbally for this. We can get tickets to the festival which is in either August or even September. And I think it would be a fun festival to go to.

This is a lovely forest park, a great amenity for Carlow town to have…read more There is a carpark, a lake, an open area with benches and picnic tables and trails. the usual things that make a park a forest park. There are also some toilets. The one thing that astonished me was the outdoor gym. Free. Outdoor. Gym. It's been there about two months now apparently and it has been a very popular addition to the forest park. National Lottery sponsored.

Best part was the Racing Experience (included in the general admission) where you get to…read more(virtually) buy a horse, trading it the get on a race simulator! So much fun! The exhibit itself was very informative as well. Go on a public tour if you can. The Japanese Gardens are lovely as well. There are too pathways you can choose... The easy way or the path of life. Really beautiful!

We were gone to this place, mostly because of the horses. But found ourselves at least as intrigued…read moreby the gardens. Starting with the horses, there were many informative and entertaining exhibits, explaining the history and daily operations of the stud farm. The horse racing experience was also a lot of fun because it gave a firsthand experience of buying training, and racing. The staff were very welcoming and eager to answer questions. We had a very decent meal at the restaurant. On the garden side, we did not expect this to be much of anything however it is artistically crafted and engaging. It's hard to explain, but it's like strolling through a beautiful museum collection. Only this was entirely composed of nature.