Directions
Only 45 minutes from Dublin and close to Naas, Newbridge and Kildare, Athy is centrally located to suit the needs of every traveller.
When coming from Dublin, at the Red Cow Roundabout take the exit onto the N7 (signposted The South N8, N9). At Newlands Cross traffic signals continue forward on the N7. Continue forward to join Motorway M7 (signposted Limerick, Cork).
At junction 11 take left hand lanes, then join the M9 motorway (signposted Waterford, Kilkenny, Carlow). Leave the M9 Motorway, then turn right onto the N78 (signposted Athy). Continue forward onto Dublin Road N78. Entering Athy. Continue to Main Traffic Lights. Turn Right for Monasterevin Road. The hotel is on right as you continue driving.
Local Area
Famous for its horses, racing and stud farms, Kildare’s famous racecourses – The Curragh – Punchestown and Naas are the home to exciting racing festivals, while the Irish National Stud is testament to the county’s strong horse breeding tradition. The county offers a range of special interests in addition to horse racing and horse riding such as golf, motor racing, fishing and ecology, cruising and walking.
County Kildare’s many heritage attractions are of great importance and provide much to interest the visitor. Note the heritage towns of Athy and Kildare, Leixlip where ‘Guinness’ was first brewed and the University town of Maynooth. Visit the many houses and gardens such as the magnificent Castletown or experience Peatland World Visitor Centre that interprets the wilderness of the Bog of Allen.