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Kilbora Bed & Breakfast - Things to do & see.
There are many activities to choose from and Courtown caters for
all sorts. Below find a list of things to do in courtown and further
afield
Golfing in the area........
Courtown Golf Club, 18 Hole, Par 71.5 Parkland Course.
Situated near the sea, although not a links, boasts a carefully
designed pattern of planted trees ensuring a fine test of
golfing skills.
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Ballymoney Golf Club
An 18 hole Public Golf Course in a beautiful and tranquil
setting with Courteencurragh Wood on its west boundary and
is overlooked by picturesque Tara Hill to the North. Its natural
and undulating fairways make is a pleasant course for all
golfers.
Tel: 053 94-21976, web: n/a.
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Seafield Golf & Country Club
A testament to the quality of Seafield was
its selection to host the 2002 Canon Challenge, featuring
US Open Champion Retief Goosen, Padraig Harrington and Barry
Lane, prior to its completion.
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A breathtaking new championship seaside course, Seafield
is located less than one hour from Dublin on the Wicklow border.
Designed by Peter McEvoy and constructed to full USGA specifications
this incredible new championship course is an absolute must
play for every level of golfer.
A unique blend of parkland, heathland and seaside golf culminates
with one of the most challenging finishes on any Irish course.
Beautiful coastal, cliff top and sea views accompany you on
every back nine hole. Tel: 053 94 24777,
Email: info@seafieldgolf.com
web: www.seafieldgolf.com
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Woodenbridge Golf Club
Woodenbridge Golf Club was formed in 1884 and situated in
the heart of Wicklow on the Avoca river, Woodenbridge is one
of the oldest and most scenic golf courses in Ireland. The
18 hole Par 71 parkland course is a true gem and our state
of the art clubhouse facilities will ensure any guest an experience
to remember.
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Coollattin Golf Club
Golf has been played at Coollattin since the early part of
this century, with The Earl Fiztwilliam spending may a vacation
at Coollattin accompanied by a golf professional. The Club
was first registered With the Golfing Union of Ireland in
1962, when it was a 9 hole course. The course has now developed
to an 18 hole course with a par of 70.
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This seaside links recently introduced an irrigation system
which has enhanced the playing surface. The links provides
a challenge for players of all abilities.
Societies and Groups are welcome to the course, but they
must book in advance. Arklow itself is a popular tourist destination
and very popular with families.
Tel: 0402-32492. Email: n/a web: n/a
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Arklow Golf Club
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Druids Glen Golf Club opened in 1995 and hosted the Murphys
Irish Open, Irelands premier golfing event and one of the
richest on the European PGA tour from 1996 - 1999.
It is situated 30 minutes south of Dublin in the heart of
beautiful County Wicklow, nestling between the Irish Sea and
the stunning Wicklow mountains.
The mystique of this exquisite matural setting, the rich
history of the land and surrounding amenities combined with
a picturesque 18 hole course leaves no wonder why Druids Glen
was voted European Golf Course of the Year 2001.
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Enniscorthy Golf Club,
18 Hole, Par 72.6 Parkland Course.
Trees lining both sides of this course, breathtaking scenery
and an even more breathtaking course, with some holes up to
422 yards. A Challenge to any golfer.
Tel: 054 33191 Email: n/a Web: n/a
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Activities
in North Wexford
Craanford Mill
A unique early 17th Century watermill just four miles from
Gorey, off the Gorey - Carnew road. This corn grinding mill
has been fully restored to working order and is on view to
visitors, with guided tours and wholesome food being served
in the kiln loft. An added feature of a garden has recently
been developed along side the mill.
Tel: 055-28124 Email n/a, web: n/a.
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Tel: 054-83189
Email: n/a
Web: n/a
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Ballymore Historic Features
Ballymore is an old family property located away from main
routes in a particularly attractive area of North Wexford
landscape. The visitor facility, which is in the centre of
a large working farm, includes a Family Museum, Picture Gallery,
Farm Display, 1798 Exhibition and Tea Room.
Visitors may also walk about among other features including
Old Church and Graveyard, moated site of 14th Century Norman
Castle, Holy Well, Mill Pond and period family residence.
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Forest Park Leisure Centre
Courtown Harbour,
Co. Wexford
Tel: 353-(0)53 94-24849
Email: auracourtown@eircom.net
Opening hours : 10:00 to 22:00
This new complex opened in the autumn of 2001 and is a great
addition to the area. It boasts a 25m Swimming Pool, Sauna
& Steam Room, Jacuzzi, 65m Water Slide, Water Playground,
Fitness Gym, Stand up tanning and a Beauty suite.
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Courtown Woods
The Courtown Woodland area is situated immediately north
of Courtown village. It covers approximately 25 hectares.
The area being restored covers 18 hectares and is roughly
triangular in shape. It is bounded on the north and northwest
by the Owenavorragh River, on the south by the main Gorey/Courtown
road and by the main car park on the north side of the village.
The Courtown Canal marks its eastern boundary. Ballinatray
Bridge on the southwest boundary is a particularly fine feature.
It is an easy walk to be enjoyed by the whole family.
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Wexford Coastline and Local Beaches
For walks or family fun we have many bueatiful beaches to
choose from including The Blue Flag awarded beaches. The European
Blue Flag is an environmental awareness raising campaign of
the Foundation for Environmental Education in Europe. Local
beaches include: Kilpatrick Beach, Kilmichael Strand, Clones
Strand, Ballymoney (South), Saleen, Dodds Rocks and Courtown
(Blue Flag).
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Johnstown Castle
The harmony between great Victorian revival castles and their
surrounding ornamental grounds is rarely seen to such perfection
as at Johnstown Castle.
The mature woodlands and lakes of this demesne provide the
perfect setting for this turreted, battlemented and machicolated
castle of gleaming silver-grey ashlar, built between 1810
and 1855 and incorporating part of a more ancient castle.
Tel: 053-94 42888.
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Hook Lighthouse
Visit one of the Oldest Operational Lighthouses in the World.
Hook Head, wild and elemental, tranquil and serene, in its
serenity hides the treachery which bewaits unsuspecting mariners.
Little wonder that William Marshall earl of Pembrokeshire
undertook the building of the lighthouse in the early 13th
century as a navigational aid to guide his ships into Waterford
Harbour.
Tel: 051-397055
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Irish National Heritage Park
The Irish National Heritage Park depicts many settlements
in Ireland from 7000 BC to the arrival of the Norman's in
the 12th century. Stroll through the park with it's homesteads,
places of ritual, burial modes with long forgotten remains.
Your sense 's come alive with sights and sounds stretching
back 900 years.
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Dunbrody Famine Ship
The original Dunbrody was a three-masted barque built in
Quebec, Canada, for the Graves family of New Ross, Co. Wexford
in 1845. She carried many emigrants to the new world from
1845-1870.
The Dunbrody Project involved the construction of a full scale
sea-going replica. The Dunbrody was finished in early 2001
and is now opened to visitors at the quayside in New Ross.
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Curracloe Beach
Miles and miles of golden sand along side a wooded area with
marked walkways.Curracloe was the location for the filming
of the D-Day landing on Omaha Beach in Stephen Spielberg's
epic film "Saving Private Ryan".
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The John F. Kennedy Arboretum
The John F. Kennedy Arboretum, on 252 hectares contains over
4,500 types of trees and shrubs, 200 forest plots, rhododendrons,
dwarf conifers, lake, viewing point, tea room and visitor
centre with an audio-visual show.
Tel: 051-388171.
Email: jfkarboreteum@ealga.ie
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Tel: 054-668-98
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Fr. Murphy Centre
Fr. Murphy Centre commemorates the memory of Fr. John Murphy
and the 1798 Rising.
The centre contains a number of authentic out-houses which
illustrate the way of life on an Irish farm during the 18th
and 19th Century. Many old farm implements are on display.
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Wexford Wildlife Reserve
Wexford is widely known as the best county in Ireland for
bird watching. This is a well-equipped visitor centre and
has many exhibitions and an informative audio visual show.
The park is sign-posted just outside Wexford town on the R741
between Ferrybank and Castlebridge.
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Activities
& Attractions in Co. Wicklow
"the glen of the two lakes", is a truly spellbinding
place - an ancient monastic settlement and two clear water
lakes beneath the sheer cliffs of a deep valley which was
carved out by glaciers during the Ice Age. The monastic settlement
has been a centre for pilgrims and visitors since its foundation
by St. Kevin in the 6th century.
Kevin is thought to have come from the more fertile lands
of County Kildare and like many other men of sanctity in early
times, desired solitude for his life of prayer and contemplation.
Thus he withdrew into the thinly peopled mountains and set
up his hermitage at Glendalough.
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Wicklow's Historic Gaol
A £2 million restoration and interpretive plan has
been carried out by Wicklow County Council to develop the
old county Gaol which is situated at the southern end of Wicklow
Town, beside the Courthouse (where many of the inmates were
tried and sentenced), and adjacent to Market Square.
There has been a gaol on this site since 1702 and it remained
active until 1924. During this time thousands of prisoners,
young and old, men, women and children, guilty and innocent
passed through its doors. The story of Wicklow's Historic
Gaol is their story.
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The 18th Century Palladian House now incorporates
an innovative shopping experience, terrace cafe and house
exhibition. Facilities include speciality shops, interiors
gallery, garden pavilion and two 18-hole, championship golf
courses.
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Powerscourt House & Gardens
One of the World's Great Gardens. Powerscourt is situated
19km (12 miles) south of Dublin in the foothills of the Wicklow
Mountains.
It is a sublime blend of formal gardens, sweeping terraces,
statuary and ornamental lakes together with secret hollows,
rambling walks and over 200 varieties of trees and shrubs.
Tel: +353 (0)1 204 6000
Fax: +353 (0)1 204 6900
Web: www.powerscourt.ie
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Avondale House
Visit and tour the beautiful Georgian House, AV presentation
and magnificent forest park of over 500 acres. Ideal venue
for corporate events or activities. Avondale enhances National/Primary
and Secondary students in their knowledge and appreciation
of history. Marquees can be hired for large groups.
Avondale Forest Park lends itself to imaginative group, corporate
visits and events. Home to "The Parnell Summer School",
GAISCE Corporate Day, "Georgian Day" to name a few.
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Activities
& Attractions in Co. Waterford
Waterford Crystal
Waterford Crystal designs, manufactures and markets an
extensive range of crystal objets d'art, stemware and gifts
for distribution throughout the world.
In recent years, Waterford has built upon its reputation
as a leading source of prestigious tabletop and gift products
by expanding into several new businesses.
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Kilbora
Bed & Breakfast, Kilbora, Camolin, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford,
Tel: 053-9367089. Email: stay@kilborabandb.com
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