The Patrick Kavanagh Centre - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About The Patrick Kavanagh Centre

A majestic building which is set up to commemorate the poet Patrick Kavanagh who is regarded as one of the foremost Irish poets of the 20th century. It tells the story of Inniskeen’s most famous son, Patrick Kavanagh, in a new and exciting way using immersive and interactive techniques to engage and inspire visitors.

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Attractions Near The Patrick Kavanagh Centre

Irish Country Quads

Irish Country Quads

3.19km from The Patrick Kavanagh Centre

This is an adventure based activity centre in Inniskeen, County Monaghan, Ireland whose purpose built quad bike course caters for bikers of all experience and all activity. Anybody who prefers not to Quad bike can take advantage of other fun activities on site. Archery, Shuffleboard, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Airstrike and Action Target.

Roche Castle

Roche Castle

7.64km from The Patrick Kavanagh Centre

This is one of the most striking Anglo-Norman castles in Ireland and can be viewed for miles around. Located on a rocky hilltop, it commands wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. The Castle is believed to have been built in 1236 by Lady Rohesia de Verdun after the death of her husband. Together with a deep moat, its strong walls rendered it virtually impregnable. A secret passage once connected the castle to a round tower outpost.

Spring Lough

Spring Lough

7.79km from The Patrick Kavanagh Centre

Spring Lough is in County Monaghan and has an elevation of 31 metres. Spring Lough is situated nearby to Corcrin Lough, and close to Corcuilloge Lough. A good picnic location and also there are so many other adventure options too.

Clochafarmore Standing Stone (Chúchalainn's Stone)

Clochafarmore Standing Stone (Chúchalainn's Stone)

7.87km from The Patrick Kavanagh Centre

Clochafarmore is a menhir and National Monument in County Louth, Ireland. It is located 1.4 km east-northeast of Knockbridge, Dundalk on the left bank of the River Fane. This standing stone is traditionally associated with the death of the legendary hero Cúchulainn. Lugaid mac Con Roí has three magical spears made, and it is prophesied that a king will fall by each of them.

Stephenstown Pond

Stephenstown Pond

8.82km from The Patrick Kavanagh Centre

This is a unique nature park with water walkways, woodlands, and a wide array of wildlife. The facility provides an ideal family day out where you can have fun in the newly enlarged playground, enjoy a picnic or feed the ducks and other wildlife.

Cú Chulainn's Castle

Cú Chulainn's Castle

9.69km from The Patrick Kavanagh Centre

Dún Dealgan Motte is a motte and National Monument in Dundalk, Ireland. Some legends claim the site as the birthplace of Cú Chulainn, and it is here that he bases himself in the Táin Bó Cúailgne. The Annals of the Four Masters places a battle here in 500 AD. The house was rebuilt in 1850 by Thomas Vesey Dawson as a country retreat, but fell into disrepair and was bought by the County Louth Archaeological and Historical Society to be used for a museum.

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County Louth is located in the north-east corner of the Republic of Ireland. Louth is Ireland's smallest county but contains a diverse landscape from the mountainous Cooley peninsula in the east to the gently rolling drumlin hills.

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