Right now, Ireland has it all. From the haunting beauty of the pure, unspoiled landscapes and the drama of the coastline, to the urban buzz of the country’s dynamic cities mixed with the magic of thousands of years of culture and history. Ireland is a country that never fails to surprise and enchant. Ireland is an island for Golfers, with over 400 clubs located throughout its four provinces and 32 counties.
Wild and beautiful, inspiring and exciting, Ireland’s energy and romance will win you over in an instant. With some of the friendliest people in the world, this perfectly-sized and surprisingly-diverse island will keep you coming back for more. So, whether you would choose to travel around, or to stay near to the venue, your visit to the World Amateur Team
Championships in 2018 will be a distinctly Irish experience.
Wild and beautiful, inspiring and exciting, Ireland’s energy and romance will win you over in an instant. With some of the friendliest people in the world, this perfectly-sized and surprisingly-diverse island will keep you coming back for more. So, whether you would choose to travel around, or to stay near to the venue, your visit to the World Amateur Team
Championships in 2018 will be a distinctly Irish experience.
Welcome to Ireland
Local attractions
Local Attractions in Maynooth:
Maynooth Castle
Maynooth Castle, a ruined 13th century castle in Maynooth, is a popular tourist attraction in County Kildare. Opening 10am-6pm Mon-Fri, 1-6pm Sat & Sun Jun-Sep Entry is by a 45-minute guided tour.
Website: http://www.discoverireland.ie/Arts-Culture-Heritage/maynooth-castle/11169 (please note this takes you to a new website)
St. Patricks College
Maynooth, Ireland Patrick's College & Seminary is Ireland's second-oldest university it's worth taking the guided tour (2.30pm Friday to Sunday, June to September) too see the College Chapel and the college buildings are impressive.
Website: http://www.maynoothcollege.ie (please note this takes you to a new website)
Kildare Village
For a great day out, nestled within landscaped grounds and presented in an authentic village environment, Kildare Village is the perfect luxury shopping destination. With over 90 brands, each boutique offering savings of up to 60% off, all year round.
Website: https://www.kildarevillage.com/en/shopping/ (please note this takes you to a new website)
Irish National Stud and Gardens
The Irish National Stud and Gardens is the big attraction in the locality – horse-mad Queen Elizabeth II dropped in during her historic 2011 visit. You can wander the stalls and go eye-to-eye with famous Stallions or take a (usually excellent) guided tour, open 9am-6pm.
Website: http://www.irishnationalstud.ie (please note this takes you to a new website)
Maynooth Castle
Maynooth Castle, a ruined 13th century castle in Maynooth, is a popular tourist attraction in County Kildare. Opening 10am-6pm Mon-Fri, 1-6pm Sat & Sun Jun-Sep Entry is by a 45-minute guided tour.
Website: http://www.discoverireland.ie/Arts-Culture-Heritage/maynooth-castle/11169 (please note this takes you to a new website)
St. Patricks College
Maynooth, Ireland Patrick's College & Seminary is Ireland's second-oldest university it's worth taking the guided tour (2.30pm Friday to Sunday, June to September) too see the College Chapel and the college buildings are impressive.
Website: http://www.maynoothcollege.ie (please note this takes you to a new website)
Kildare Village
For a great day out, nestled within landscaped grounds and presented in an authentic village environment, Kildare Village is the perfect luxury shopping destination. With over 90 brands, each boutique offering savings of up to 60% off, all year round.
Website: https://www.kildarevillage.com/en/shopping/ (please note this takes you to a new website)
Irish National Stud and Gardens
The Irish National Stud and Gardens is the big attraction in the locality – horse-mad Queen Elizabeth II dropped in during her historic 2011 visit. You can wander the stalls and go eye-to-eye with famous Stallions or take a (usually excellent) guided tour, open 9am-6pm.
Website: http://www.irishnationalstud.ie (please note this takes you to a new website)
Local Attractions in Dublin
The Guinness Store House
Located in the heart of the cosmopolitan city of Dublin is the Guinness Store House. It is Ireland’s most popular tourist attraction. An unforgettable journey discovering interactive experiences that fuse Guinness’s long brewing heritage within Ireland.
Address: St. James Gate, Dublin 8
Contact number: +353 1 4084800
Information: info@guinessstorehouse.com (please note this takes you to a new website)
Website: https://www.guinness-storehouse.com/en (please note this takes you to a new website)
St Patrick’s Cathedral
Experience the history and traditions of St Patrick’s Cathedral. Founded in 1191, it is the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland. St Patrick’s is the tallest and largest Church in Ireland.
Website: https://www.stpatrickscathedral.ie/ (please note this takes you to a new website)
Phoenix Park
Phoenix Park is one of the largest designed parklands in any European city. There is free admission and it is open 24 hours. Within the grounds of Phoenix Park there are many facilities including a visitor centre, tearooms, the Zoo, bicycle hire and tours, including walking tours.
Website: http://www.phoenixpark.ie/ (please note this takes you to a new website)
National Museum of Ireland
The National Museum of Ireland has exhibits on prehistoric Ireland. The museum is open from Tuesday to Saturday 10-5pm.
Website: http://www.museum.ie/Home (please note this takes you to a new website)
Chester Beatty Library
With free admission, the Lonely Planet described the Chester Beatty Library as not just the best museum in Dublin, but one of the best in Europe. It is a must-see on any Dublin visitor's itinerary and is in Trip Advisor’s top five of ‘tops things to do in Dublin’.
Website: http://www.cbl.ie/ (please note this takes you to a new website)
Christ Church Cathedral
Visitors from all over Ireland and the world are welcome to experience Dublin’s very own medieval cathedral, to explore its history and to enjoy quiet moments of reflection in this beautiful space. Website: http://christchurchcathedral.ie/visit-us/?gclid=CPq6i5PdwdMCFVWdGwodDRUOwA (please note this takes you to a new website)
Croke Park
Croke Park has been at the heart of Irish Sporting life for over 100 years. Croke Park Stadium is the home of Gaelic Games and the headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). Carton House is just 40 minutes by train from Croke Park.
Address: Croke Park, Dublin 3
Number: +353 (0)1 8192300
Website: https://crokepark.ie/ (please note this takes you to a new website)
Temple Bar
Temple Bar is known as Dublin’s cultural quarter and is located in the city centre of Dublin, providing a lively night-life and atmospheric restaurants and pubs.
Website: http://www.ireland.com/en-gb/campaign/feature-campaign/temple-bar-dublin/ (please note this takes you to a new website)
St. Stephen’s Green
St. Stephen’s Green is an historical park and garden. Take a walk around the Gardens and absorb the beauty and calmness that is located in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Dublin’s city.
Website: http://ststephensgreenpark.ie/ (please note this takes you to a new website)
Old Jameson Distillery
Sign up for the tour of the distillery and listen to the stories of Jameson’s, Ireland’s best-selling Irish Whiskey.
Website: https://www.jamesonwhiskey.com/ie/visit-us/jameson-distillery-bow-st (please note this takes you to a new website)
Kilmainham Gaol
Kilmainham Gaol opened in 1796 as the new County Gaol for Dublin. It closed its doors in 1924. Step into the shoes of the convicts with the guided tour and learn about the history of this local attraction.
Website: http://kilmainhamgaolmuseum.ie/ (please note this takes you to a new website)
Located in the heart of the cosmopolitan city of Dublin is the Guinness Store House. It is Ireland’s most popular tourist attraction. An unforgettable journey discovering interactive experiences that fuse Guinness’s long brewing heritage within Ireland.
Address: St. James Gate, Dublin 8
Contact number: +353 1 4084800
Information: info@guinessstorehouse.com (please note this takes you to a new website)
Website: https://www.guinness-storehouse.com/en (please note this takes you to a new website)
St Patrick’s Cathedral
Experience the history and traditions of St Patrick’s Cathedral. Founded in 1191, it is the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland. St Patrick’s is the tallest and largest Church in Ireland.
Website: https://www.stpatrickscathedral.ie/ (please note this takes you to a new website)
Phoenix Park
Phoenix Park is one of the largest designed parklands in any European city. There is free admission and it is open 24 hours. Within the grounds of Phoenix Park there are many facilities including a visitor centre, tearooms, the Zoo, bicycle hire and tours, including walking tours.
Website: http://www.phoenixpark.ie/ (please note this takes you to a new website)
National Museum of Ireland
The National Museum of Ireland has exhibits on prehistoric Ireland. The museum is open from Tuesday to Saturday 10-5pm.
Website: http://www.museum.ie/Home (please note this takes you to a new website)
Chester Beatty Library
With free admission, the Lonely Planet described the Chester Beatty Library as not just the best museum in Dublin, but one of the best in Europe. It is a must-see on any Dublin visitor's itinerary and is in Trip Advisor’s top five of ‘tops things to do in Dublin’.
Website: http://www.cbl.ie/ (please note this takes you to a new website)
Christ Church Cathedral
Visitors from all over Ireland and the world are welcome to experience Dublin’s very own medieval cathedral, to explore its history and to enjoy quiet moments of reflection in this beautiful space. Website: http://christchurchcathedral.ie/visit-us/?gclid=CPq6i5PdwdMCFVWdGwodDRUOwA (please note this takes you to a new website)
Croke Park
Croke Park has been at the heart of Irish Sporting life for over 100 years. Croke Park Stadium is the home of Gaelic Games and the headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). Carton House is just 40 minutes by train from Croke Park.
Address: Croke Park, Dublin 3
Number: +353 (0)1 8192300
Website: https://crokepark.ie/ (please note this takes you to a new website)
Temple Bar
Temple Bar is known as Dublin’s cultural quarter and is located in the city centre of Dublin, providing a lively night-life and atmospheric restaurants and pubs.
Website: http://www.ireland.com/en-gb/campaign/feature-campaign/temple-bar-dublin/ (please note this takes you to a new website)
St. Stephen’s Green
St. Stephen’s Green is an historical park and garden. Take a walk around the Gardens and absorb the beauty and calmness that is located in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Dublin’s city.
Website: http://ststephensgreenpark.ie/ (please note this takes you to a new website)
Old Jameson Distillery
Sign up for the tour of the distillery and listen to the stories of Jameson’s, Ireland’s best-selling Irish Whiskey.
Website: https://www.jamesonwhiskey.com/ie/visit-us/jameson-distillery-bow-st (please note this takes you to a new website)
Kilmainham Gaol
Kilmainham Gaol opened in 1796 as the new County Gaol for Dublin. It closed its doors in 1924. Step into the shoes of the convicts with the guided tour and learn about the history of this local attraction.
Website: http://kilmainhamgaolmuseum.ie/ (please note this takes you to a new website)
Local Restaurants
Gatehouse (Recommended by Lonely Planet. Everything is fresh and, wherever possible, locally sourced.)
Opening times: 8:30 – 22:00 Mon to Sat, 10:00 – 21:00 on Sun
Address: Main St, Maynooth
Contact Number: +353 1 6291522
Website: http://www.thegatehouse.ie/ (please note this takes you to a new website)
Bistro 53
Opening Times: Sun-Sat 12:00-23:00
Address: 53 Main Street, Maynooth, Co. Kildare
Contact Number: +353 1 6289001
Picaderos (Recommended by taste of Ireland 2012)
Opening Times: Mon-Thurs 12:30-10pm, Fri-Sat 12.30-11pm, Sun 1-10pm
Address: Desmond House, Main Street, Maynooth Kildare
Contact Number: +353 1 6292806
Website: http://www.picaderos.ie/ (please note this takes you to a new website)
Avenue (Restaurant awards: RAI 2014 ‘Best Casual Dining’ Leinster, RAI 2014 Winner ‘Best Casual Dining’ Kildare.)
Opening times: Sun 13:00-20:15 and Mon-Sat 12:00-21:45
Address: Main Street, Maynooth
Contact Number: +353 1 628 5003
Website: http://www.avenuecafe.ie/ (please note this takes you to a new website)
Oak Alley Restaurant
Opening Times: Sun 13:00-22:00, Mon-Fri 12.30-22.30, Sat 13:00-22.30
Address: 8 Main Street, Maynooth
Contact Number: +353 1 6106558
Website: http://oakalley.ie/ (please note this takes you to a new website)
Gallery
Official pics of Carton House, Maynooth, previous WATC events, Dublin and local attraction pics to be added
Opening times: 8:30 – 22:00 Mon to Sat, 10:00 – 21:00 on Sun
Address: Main St, Maynooth
Contact Number: +353 1 6291522
Website: http://www.thegatehouse.ie/ (please note this takes you to a new website)
Bistro 53
Opening Times: Sun-Sat 12:00-23:00
Address: 53 Main Street, Maynooth, Co. Kildare
Contact Number: +353 1 6289001
Picaderos (Recommended by taste of Ireland 2012)
Opening Times: Mon-Thurs 12:30-10pm, Fri-Sat 12.30-11pm, Sun 1-10pm
Address: Desmond House, Main Street, Maynooth Kildare
Contact Number: +353 1 6292806
Website: http://www.picaderos.ie/ (please note this takes you to a new website)
Avenue (Restaurant awards: RAI 2014 ‘Best Casual Dining’ Leinster, RAI 2014 Winner ‘Best Casual Dining’ Kildare.)
Opening times: Sun 13:00-20:15 and Mon-Sat 12:00-21:45
Address: Main Street, Maynooth
Contact Number: +353 1 628 5003
Website: http://www.avenuecafe.ie/ (please note this takes you to a new website)
Oak Alley Restaurant
Opening Times: Sun 13:00-22:00, Mon-Fri 12.30-22.30, Sat 13:00-22.30
Address: 8 Main Street, Maynooth
Contact Number: +353 1 6106558
Website: http://oakalley.ie/ (please note this takes you to a new website)
Gallery
Official pics of Carton House, Maynooth, previous WATC events, Dublin and local attraction pics to be added
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