About the Area

Tullamore town has a long history, and its recent prosperity in the last few centuries is down to the canal that runs through the town, that goes from Dublin to the nearby River Shannon.

Tullamore is home to the Tullamore Dew brand, and also of interest to whiskey lovers the world over is the Locke's Distillery in nearby Kilbeggan.

Burned down in a balloon fire which was the first airborne accident on earth, Tullamore was built from scratch along planned lines by families such as the Moore's and Bury's.

It is because of this the town has the phoenix as its emblem.

For more info, you can visit the Wikipedia article on Tullamore available on our links page.

Passing the Time

The excellent Esker Hills golf course is nearby, and there are many pitch and putt courses for those who don't want to go the whole hog.

Annaharvey Equestrian Centre is close to Tullamore town, where horse and pony riding can be engaged in.

Nightlife is varied in Tullamore, with local bars such as Eugene Kelly's offering the more traditional experience, to the likes of The Wolftrap and Loughreys offering a livelier night out.

Eating out is a pleasure, with Shisir, Eighty Eight, Da Vinci's and many other restaurants giving a wide variety of global cuisine.

The youths in the family can be entertained in the Jumpin Jacks and Cosmic Bowl and locally is the Mullingar Greyhound Track and the Kilbeggan Races which happen every month.