What to See & Do

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The Carlton Abbey Hotel benefits from a superb setting, nestled in the heart of Leinster in the bustling heritage town of Athy, Co. Kildare. The town is loacted only 40 minutes from the historic city of Kilkenny and just over an hour Waterford city, Rosslare and Dublin Port.

Athy is widely known as the birth place of Sir Ernest Shackleton, a world famous Antartic Explorer. However, what is not as well known is that the history of Athy actually dates back to over 1,800 years! With sites like the Old Courthouse, Woodstock Castle, Crom a Boo Bridge and Whites Castle to see, Athy is definitely well worth a visit.

Things To Do,

For Families
Lullymore Heritage Centre - +353 0 45 870 238 or 870249
The National Stud Farm
Japanese Gardens


Golfing:
Athy Golf Club - 059 8631729
Carlow Golf Club- 059 9151674
Kilkea Castle Golf Course - 059 9645555
Rathsallagh Golf Club - 045 403316

Shopping:
Kildare Village Outlet - 045 520501
Whitewater Shopping Centre - 045 449002
Newbridge Silverware - 045 431301
Fairgreen Shopping Centre - 059 9143500

Fishing & Walking:
With the Grand Canal and the River Barrow both located in Athy, it is an ideal place to visit for the keen angler. Also the angling centre of Vicarstown is located 8 miles from Athy.

Equestrian:
Known as the thoroughbred county, Kildare is famous for its racecourses, Equestrian Centres and Stud Farms. With Athy being so centrally located, you will have the opportunity to experience this for yourself during your stay at the Carlton Abbey Hotel.

Punchestown Racecourse - 045 897704 Click here to visit the website.
The Curragh Racecourse - 045 441 205
Coole Equestrian Centre - 059 972 1962
Abbeyfield Equestrain Centre -045 868 188