If you are heading to Roundwood House this summer, you may well have a full agenda already planned to help you make the most of your holiday time.
The area is packed full of amazing things to see and do and the summer weather will hopefully help you see everything looking at its best.
There is something for everyone and, when you return to Roundwood House in the evenings tired, but happy, we will welcome you with home cooked food and cosy accommodation to sleep and recover for more fun the following day.
Here are some ideas for things to see, do and enjoy locally if you find yourselves with a gap in your plans and in need of some inspiration for summer fun.
Food, drink and walking in Mountrath
Roundwood House is located close to the market town of Mountrath in County Laois, between Dublin and Limerick at the foot of the picturesque Slieve Bloom mountains.
Mountrath has plenty to entertain visitors all year round. However ,the summer months bring with them an abundance of local food and drink to sample at the country market that runs on the first Saturday of the month.
There are many beautiful walks to enjoy, including routes that take you through forests and river valleys towards Monicknew and the waterfalls at Glenbarrow.
Laois sports and leisure
Active families and groups can enjoy many different sports and summer leisure activities that are just a short trip away from Roundwood House.
Laois Angling Centre is close by at Clonoghill, Coolrain and is suitable for novice and experienced anglers alike.
Portlaoise Leisure Centre is a short drive away and has a wide range of facilities including a large swimming pool.
Being Ireland, there are several golf clubs and courses in the county, including in Mountrath, Portlaoise and Carlow.
Slieve Bloom mountains
The showstopper of the local area has to be the majestic Slieve Bloom mountains, within walking distance of Roundwood House.
In the summer months, the mountains are home to a wide variety of flora and fauna that visitors can look out for.
There are many interesting walking and mountain biking routes that can lead you deeper into Ireland’s Ancient East and Hidden Heartlands.
A number of walking events take place all year round, including the annual Laois Walks Festival happening between 1 and 31 July.
Festivals and fun
County Laois is also home to several exciting events over the coming months.
Get down and dance to your favourite tracks at Electric Picnic, an eclectic music festival taking place 16 to 18 August at Stradbally Hall, the 600-acre ancestral home of the Cosby family in Stradbally, County Laois.
Birr Vintage Week and Arts Festival returns to Birr in neighbouring County Offaly 2 to 10 August with its unique mix of music, theatre, pop-up performances, workshops, exhibitions and more.
Competitions and championships galore
Chance your luck on the horses at Kilbeggan Races happening on multiple days throughout the summer in Kilbeggan, County Westmeath, just under an hour’s drive from Roundwood House.
Check online for the exact racing dates and times.
Or try something a bit different and come and watch some of the best agricultural talent that Ireland has to offer at the National Ploughing Championships, being held from 17 to 19 September at Ratheniska in County Laois.
You will never take beautifully ploughed fields for granted again!
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