Guidebook for Donard
Food Scene
Horan's
Main StreetActually a pub with delicious food that won't break the bank.
Grangecon Cafe
Kilbride RoadLovely fresh food and great for lunch
Best Indian we have eaten outside of India! Amazing food.
6 locals recommend
Spice Village Indian Restaurant
20 Main StBest Indian we have eaten outside of India! Amazing food.
The Perch
Main StreetWe love their beautiful Menu for lunch! Really creative and only 20 mins away.
Chomp Bakery & Cafe open every Saturday 10-4, Main Street, Dunlavin - Try the delicious sourdough bread and great for brunch and freshly made pizzas.
Dunlavin
Chomp Bakery & Cafe open every Saturday 10-4, Main Street, Dunlavin - Try the delicious sourdough bread and great for brunch and freshly made pizzas.
Head into Baltinglass for variety of small cafes and coffee shops. Also takeaways (collection only) including - chippers, Chinese and pizza
9 locals recommend
Baltinglass
Head into Baltinglass for variety of small cafes and coffee shops. Also takeaways (collection only) including - chippers, Chinese and pizza
Good food - lunch and dinner available every day, good beer garden on a nice day. Approx 15 minutes drive
15 locals recommend
The Hollywood Inn
Good food - lunch and dinner available every day, good beer garden on a nice day. Approx 15 minutes drive
Delicious food with A La Carte Menu, Sunday dinners and bar food. Only 20 minutes drive away
26 locals recommend
The Ballymore Inn
Main StreetDelicious food with A La Carte Menu, Sunday dinners and bar food. Only 20 minutes drive away
Drinks & Nightlife
Glen Lounge
Open fire, snuggle up with a hot whiskey and meet the locals, only 5 minute drive away
Great place to relax after a hike. Live traditional music is known to start up at any time of day. Sunday nights is a good night to mingle with the locals
Fenton's Imaal Bar & Lounge Glen of Imaal Bar
Great place to relax after a hike. Live traditional music is known to start up at any time of day. Sunday nights is a good night to mingle with the locals
Great Guinness, meet the locals, 5 minute drive away (for those not drinking), open fire - serves chips, pizza and few bar snacks until late.
Toomeys Bar
Great Guinness, meet the locals, 5 minute drive away (for those not drinking), open fire - serves chips, pizza and few bar snacks until late.
Sightseeing
Baltinglass Abbey
Lovely Abbey on the River
Beautiful lakes with boats available to hire or a green way to cycle or walk around
10 locals recommend
Blessington lakes walk
Beautiful lakes with boats available to hire or a green way to cycle or walk around
Russborough was built between 1741-1750 and is regarded as one of Ireland’s most beautiful houses. It has magnificent views of the Blessington Lakes and Wicklow Mountains . There is a new extensive self guided exhibition which includes interactive touch screens, audio listening handsets, cinema projections and films. A parkland walk with magnificent views of the house takes about half an hour. A number of craft workshops are open at various times including a blacksmith with working forge and cafe. See www.russborough.ie for more information.
59 locals recommend
Russborough House & Parklands
Russborough was built between 1741-1750 and is regarded as one of Ireland’s most beautiful houses. It has magnificent views of the Blessington Lakes and Wicklow Mountains . There is a new extensive self guided exhibition which includes interactive touch screens, audio listening handsets, cinema projections and films. A parkland walk with magnificent views of the house takes about half an hour. A number of craft workshops are open at various times including a blacksmith with working forge and cafe. See www.russborough.ie for more information.
Parks & Nature
Blessington Greenway Walk
Great to walk around and catch the views of the lakes
Shopping
SuperValu Baltinglass - Gillespie's
Mill StreetGood selection of food including GF etc.
There is an Aldi, Centra and Supervalue supermarkets in Blessington for food shopping
13 locals recommend
ALDI
Main StreetThere is an Aldi, Centra and Supervalue supermarkets in Blessington for food shopping
Post office and local shop selling the basic essentials like milk, bread and the local paper. Only 5 minutes drive from the venue
Donard Post Office
Post office and local shop selling the basic essentials like milk, bread and the local paper. Only 5 minutes drive from the venue
Essentials
Baltinglass Dental Surgery
83 Tullow StreetAIB Bank
Main StreetATM outside and bank open Monday to Friday
Doctor, out of hours 1850 334999 Dr Carolan & Dr Clerkin, Baltinglass 059 648 1415 Dr Mags Coyle, Baltinglass 059 648 1520 Dr Mary Kearney, Dunlavin 045 401218 Health Centre, Baltinglass (District Nurse 9-10am) 059 648 1081 Health Centre, Donard 045 401218 Pharmacy, Carey’s, Baltinglass 059 648 1030 Pharmacy, Gorry’s, Baltinglass 059 648 2858
Baltinglass Health Centre
Belan StreetDoctor, out of hours 1850 334999 Dr Carolan & Dr Clerkin, Baltinglass 059 648 1415 Dr Mags Coyle, Baltinglass 059 648 1520 Dr Mary Kearney, Dunlavin 045 401218 Health Centre, Baltinglass (District Nurse 9-10am) 059 648 1081 Health Centre, Donard 045 401218 Pharmacy, Carey’s, Baltinglass 059 648 1030 Pharmacy, Gorry’s, Baltinglass 059 648 2858
Centra, Supervalue and Aldi supermarkets are found in Blessington for your groceries and essential buys before arriving at the house.
12 locals recommend
Blessington
Centra, Supervalue and Aldi supermarkets are found in Blessington for your groceries and essential buys before arriving at the house.
Entertainment & Activities
Great views and lovely people at this horse riding stables. Lots of different types of treks available.
8 locals recommend
Hollywood Horse And Pony Trekking
L8350Great views and lovely people at this horse riding stables. Lots of different types of treks available.
Blessington Lakes Golf Course