Self Catering County Offaly

This page contains information on self catering in Offaly. The county of Offaly is situated in the centre of the island. Although mostly made up of level plains and the Bog of Allen it rises to the rugged Slieve Bloom Mountains in the southeast. The River Shannon makes up the western border of the county and the Grand Canal crosses the width of the country. The county is replete with a rich and ancient heritage. Clonmacnoise, one of the most famous historical sites in Ireland, was founded 1,500 years ago. Plundered many times by raiders during its early years it grew into one of the most important centres of learning in the country and is the resting place of the last High King of Ireland. An excellent visitors centre provides a wealth of information on this history of the site. The Shannon in the west is also convenient for cruising and angling. Long, lazy days spent anchored in the waters of the Shannon are one of the most relaxing ways to spend a summer day. One of Offaly's more unique attractions is the internationally important raised bog called the Blackwater. The Clonmacnoise and West Offaly Railway gives you a unique opportunity to enjoy a tour of the area and learnt the story of the formation of the peat bogs that were such a crucial part of the Irish economy in the past. Click on the towns on the map to search the database for self catering in County Offaly.

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