THE MIDLANDS & EAST
Counties Meath, Kildare, Offaly, Cavan, Monaghan & Louth - Ireland's Ancient East and Hidden Heartlands with rich heritage, grand estates, and rolling countryside.
Where to Stay
Hotels
Ballyfin Demesne, Laois - Spectacular Regency mansion - among the World's Best Hotels. (Ultra Luxury)
Tankardstown House, Meath - Beautifully restored Georgian manor with award-winning restaurant. (Luxury)
Carton House, Kildare - Grand estate hotel with two championship golf courses. (Luxury)
Glasson Lakehouse, Westmeath - Stylish lakeside retreat on Lough Ree with outstanding dining. (Mid-Range)
Bloomfield House Hotel, Westmeath - Family-owned 4-star overlooking Lough Ennell. (Mid-Range)
The Heritage Killenard, Laois - Luxury spa and golf resort in the heart of the midlands. (Mid-Range)
Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone - Modern 4-star right on the River Shannon. (Affordable)
Newgrange Hotel, Navan - Well-located hotel ideal for visiting Newgrange and the Boyne Valley. (Affordable)
Restaurants & Pubs
Ballyfin Demesne Restaurant - Michelin-starred dining - for a special occasion. (Fine Dining)
Thyme Restaurant, Athlone - One of the Midlands' finest, showcasing local producers.
The Left Bank Bistro, Athlone - Acclaimed bistro with excellent wine and seasonal menus.
Brabazon at Tankardstown, Meath - Farm-to-table dining in an elegant country house setting.
Courthouse, Monaghan - Famous across the region for their creative dishes and cozy setting
Activities & Attractions
Newgrange & Brú na Bóinne, Meath - UNESCO World Heritage Site - 5,000-year-old passage tombs older than the pyramids.
Clonmacnoise, Offaly - Remarkable 6th-century monastic site on the River Shannon.
Birr Castle Gardens & Science Centre - Beautiful gardens and the Great Telescope.
Irish National Stud & Japanese Gardens, Kildare - World-class equestrian attraction with stunning gardens.
Kilbeggan Distillery, Westmeath - One of Ireland's oldest distilleries with tours and tastings.
Lough Boora Discovery Park, Offaly - Unique parkland with cycling trails and sculpture.
Hill of Tara, Meath - Ancient seat of the High Kings of Ireland with panoramic views.
Cavan Burren Park - Stunning geology, megalithic tombs, and walking trails.
