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Things to Do
On Site
Rathsallagh has a lot to offer besides its unique setting, luxurious
accommodation and fine cuisine.
Golf
Designed by Christy O'Connor Jnr and Peter McEvoy the golf course
at Rathsallagh has rapidly taken its place as one of the top
golf courses in Ireland. After only two years in operation it
was officially listed in the top 30 (out of over 350) of Ireland's
Greatest Golf Courses of 1997.
Home to important domestic tournaments, many regard Rathsallagh
as the best parkland course in Ireland. The Irish Ladies Open
Stroke
Measuring 7200 yards from the Medal Tees Rathsallagh is one of
the best laid out courses you could play, several lakes and small
streams meander their way accross the fairways creating a USPGA
feel about the design and the greens are immaculate to putt on.
Or as one of our visitors commented recently - " like putting
on velvet". The undulating countryside creates the perfect
golf terrain which proves a great test for golfers but is fair
to all.
Guests at Rathsallagh can enjoy a round of golf on our superb
championship golf course or improve their game at the Brendan
McDaid Golf Academy.
They can avail of the Sauna.
They can also enjoy tennis in the walled garden, croquet on the
front lawn or a game of snooker in our snooker room.
For the more adventurous there is clay pigeon shooting, and archery.
We can also arrange fishing on our local rivers, horse riding,
and walking on the Wicklow mountains less than 20 minutes away.
We can also arrange other services for guests including massages
and aromatherapy.
In the Wicklow Region (Just a few of the opportunities available)
Glendalough (The Glen of the Two Lakes), a half hour drive away,
is a valley celebrated equally for its beauty and for its historical
and archaeological interest. The area also provides excellent
rock-climbing, rough scrambling and ordinary hill walking. A
visitor centre, located at the mouth of the valley, provides
a unique opportunity to interpret the lives and time of the monks
of Glendalough.
RUSSBOROUGH HOUSE
Situated beside the Blessington
Lakes, a short distance from Dunlavin, this beautifully furnished
and maintained house built of granite is in the Palladian style.
It has fine examples of plasterwork by the Francini Brothers
and now houses the world famous Beit Art Collection of paintings.
The house also contains magnificent displays of silver, bronzes,
porcelain, fine furniture, tapestries and carpes.
BALTINGLASS ABBEY
In 1148 Dermot Mac Murrough brought Cistercian monks here from
Mellifont to found a new monastery in Baltinglass. It has been
caught up in many religious disputes over the centuries and is
steeped in history. The visitor centre has relics from the monastery
as well as historical information.
THE WICKLOW MOUNTAINS
These mountains have some of the most breathtaking and rugged
scenery in Ireland. Lugnaquilla mountain (3,039 feet), the second
highest in Ireland is part of it, as is the Hollywood Glen which
stretches for about 1.5 miles (2km) between Church Mountain (1,789
feet) and lesser hills to the west. The glen is traditionally
associated with St. Kevin, who is said to have had his first
hermitage here. There are fine panoramic views from the summit
of Church Mountain.
NATIONAL STUD & JAPANESE
GARDENS
See the Irish horse industry in action at the National Stud,
set very close to the world famous Curragh racecourse, - right
in the heart of horse country. The complex also includes the
Japanese gardens, an amazing display of exotic plants and garden
displays just 20 minutes from Dunlavin.
~ Angling ~
LAKE AND RIVER FISHING
BLESSINGTON LAKES
The Blessington Lakes are owned by the Electricity Supply Board
and are a renowned beauty spot, only 15 minutes from Rathsallagh.
Coarse angling is available with abundant stocks of roach, perch
and specimen pike being caught. There is also brown trout angling.
The E.S.B. Fisheries Conservation, Hydro Group, Ardnacrusha,
Co. Limerick regulate fishing on the lakes.
There are also dozens of rivers
and lakes in the surrounding area mainly containing brown &
sea trout, salmon, pike, perch and the occasional roach and rainbow
trout.
~ Equestrian ~
IRISH NATIONAL STUD & JAPANESE
GARDENS
See the Irish horse industry in action at the National Stud,
set very close to the world famous Curragh racecourse, - right
in the heart of horse country. The complex also includes the
Japanese gardens, an amazing display of exotic plants and garden
displays just 20 minutes from Dunlavin.
EQUESTRIAN CENTRES
There are dozens of equestrian centres in close proximity to
Rathsallagh, where you can enjoy treks around the local area.
Details and brochures are available from the reception area of
the House
~ Racing ~
PUNCHESTOWN RACECOURSE
The national centre for equestrian
and field sports is one of the best equipped in the world and
provides facilities for every discipline of horsemanship, and
at every level of experience. It also hosts one of Ireland’s
best-known race festivals and has race meetings on a regular
basis.
CURRAGH RACECOURSE
Set right in the heart of the
Curragh, Ireland’s horse country and the home of the world
famous Budweiser Irish Derby and other important race meetings,
this recently renovated complex is an ideal way to spend a day
with the family.
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