Here are 20 things to see and do!
There is so much to do around Making Tracks, we have compiled a list of 20 fun and interesting activities to try during your stay
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Donaghmore Workhouse and Agricultural Museum
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Leafy Loop
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Abbeyleix Bog Project walk
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Mountrath Golf Club
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Aghaboe Abbey
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Ballinakill Outdoor Pool
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Dunmore Woods
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Grantstown Lake
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Durrow Town
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Monicknew – Riverside Walk
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Rock of Dunamaise
Markets
Local markets only short car ride away
Emo Village Farmers Market
Where: Gates at Emo Court
When: Sunday
Time: 11 to 4
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Cottage Market Mountrath (first Saturday of month)
Where: Macra Hall Main Street, Mountrath
When: Saturday
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Vicarstown Canal Artisan Foods & Crafts Market (2nd Sunday/month)
Where: Annaough GAA Grounds, Vicarstown
When: Sunday
Festivals
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Durrow Scarecrow Festival
30th July 2023 - 7th August 2023
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Electric Picnic Stradbally
1st September 2023 - 3rd September 2023
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Half Door Club
Castletown, Co. Laois, Ireland
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National Ploughing Championship 2023
19th September 2023 - 21st September 2023
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National Steam Rally, Stradbally
5th August 2023 - 7th August 2023
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The Folly Festival Music and Comedy
7th July 2023 - 8th July 2023
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Twin Trees Festival
17th August 2023 - 20th August 2023
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