Get ready to explore our beautiful region! Whether you like hiking, relaxing, exploring, golfing or learning, our region will be perfect for you! Here are just a few examples of things to do in or around Bunclody.
Explore our Region
Stroll, Eat, Drink, Shop
The Mall
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Bunclody's Main Street is separated by a canal built in the 19th Century to provide drinking water from the Clody river. Today, the mall is bordered by trees and banches; it is a perfect place to enjoy living in the moment.​​
Come Hungry,
Leave Happy!
You shall never be hungry nor thirsty in Bunclody! The following restaurants and pubs are waiting for you!
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Redmond's Pub
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Bunclody Golf and Fishing Club
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Sorrentos
And so many more!
Time to Relax
Most Irish people love to cook and eat sweets...
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In Bunclody, you will find your grandmother's apple pie, your favorite homemade soda bread and muffins, and you will enjoy the best cup of tea or coffee in all Wexford County.
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Brother Coffee
Something for Everyone
Main Street Bunclody is filled with little shops from clothing through hairdressers, to antiques.
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Sam McCauley's (Beauty and hair)
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Tattoo Shop
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Mr. Price Bunclody
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Home Savers
Milk, Eggs and Ham
Did you run out of shampoo or toothpaste? Are you craving a delicious sandwich from the Deli? Do you want to purchase local salmon or jam?
We've got your covered! Bunclody counts one farmers market and three supermarkets dispersed throughout the town.
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Hike, Golf, Bike, Explore
Trails and Hills!
Bunclody is located at the feet of Mount Leinster. It is the perfect place on earth for exploration, hiking and mountain biking!
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Walk along to Slaney River to Bunclody's Golf Course
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The 'Barrow Way' - long-distance walking trail which follows the original towpath of the river. It is one of Ireland's most scenic long distance trails but remains largely undiscovered.
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Duckett’s Grove Walled Gardens and Pleasure Grounds
WE RENT CALLAWAY GOLF CLUBS!
Contact us for more details
On the Green
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Ireland is famous for its golf courses and its tasty fish.... and Bunclody has is all!
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You can be a pro or a total beginner; Bunclody is the place for you.
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Galloping through the region
Our region offers many Horseback riding schools:
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Anvil Lodge Riding School (11km)
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​Bloomfield Farm Equestrian Centre (25km)
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Boley Equestrian Centre (26km)
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Bunclody's fun activities
Bring your rackets, your horse and your swimsuit!
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​Outdoor Swimming Pool
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Bunclody Tennis Court
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Polo Club Bunclody
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Bunclody's Soccer field
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Wexford / Bunclody GAA
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The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) is Ireland's largest sporting Organisation and one of the greatest amateur sporting associations in the world.
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In Sync with Nature
Parks & Gardens
If you enjoy nature, you will love Bunclody and its region!
So much to do, so much to see, so much to enjoy!
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Douentza Garden (Bunclody)
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Ballycadden Wind Farm (8km)
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Tullow - Altamont (11km)
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Tullow - Fox's park (26km)
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Wexford Lavender Farm (32km)
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Arboretum Garden and Restaurant, Leighlinbridge (35km)
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Irish National Heritage Park (43km)
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J.F. Kennedy Homestead and Park (47km)
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The North Slob Bird Sanctuary (47km)
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Dunmore Caves, Kilkenny, (70km)
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By the Sea
Bunclody is so close to the ocean that you could almost hear the waves!
Did you know that several movies were actually shot on our beaches?
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Courtown (39km)
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Curracloe - Coolrainey (movies "Brooklyn" and "Saving Private Ryan") (44km)
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Rosslare Strand (60km)
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Duncannon (63km)
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Village of Kilmore Quay (63km)
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The Saltee Islands (Of the shore of Kilmore Quay)
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Carnsore Point (69km)
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Hook Head Lighthouse (75km)​
Museums & Historical Sites
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If you are a history buff, Ireland is a perfect land for you, and Bunclody is your perfect region! Kings, popes, pirates and vendors all marked their blueprints around our little town.
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The Battle of Newtownbarry (Bunclody)
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Ferns Castle and Abbey (16km)
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The Battle of Templeshannon, Enniscorthy - Vinegar Hill (27km)
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Brownshill Portal Tomb (Dolmen) - Carlow (30km)
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Famine Ship of Dunbrody (42km)
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JFK Museum and Arboretum - New Ross (50km)
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Bannow Village and Perish (59km)
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Glendalough (62km) - The Seven Churches. Home to one of the most important monastic sites in Ireland (6th century).
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Our Lady's Island (64km). Ancient and still used place of pilgrimage.
Our favorite Castles:
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Enniscorthy - Castle and Museum (23km)
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Johnstown Castle (50km)
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Kilkenny - Castle and Museum (58km)
Arts and Crafts & Museums
Do you enjoy art? You are at the right place!
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Art and Crafts
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Art Bank on Main Street, Bunclody
Museums
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Bishop Daniel Delany Museum, Carlow (20km)
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Tullow Museum, Tullow (20km)
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Carlow Military Museum, Carlow (23km)
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National 1798 Rebellion Centre, Enniscorthy (25km)
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Avoca 1723 hand weaving mill, café, store & visitor Center
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Bunclody and its region are filled with fun activities for the whole family!
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Personal Tours of Kilkenny in English, French and German - Contact John
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353 (0)87 629 0244
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Year-round Activities
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The Village at Wheelocks, Home of Wexford Strawberries, Enniscorthy (24km). Pick your own fruit, enjoy the farm and the walks, take a tour around the village, relax at the café, take the Halloween and the Christmas Train rides... and so much more!
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The Chocolate Garden of Ireland Museum, workshop, ice cream factory, Rath East (26km)
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Rathwood Fun fair, Park, Maze, Santa Train and other seasonal activities, Tullow (27km)
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Blackwater Open Farm, Restaurant and Fun Zone (43km)
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Must-see Festivals:
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A Day with the Ducketts, Ducketts Grove, Carlow (29km)
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Wexford Festival Opera, Wexford (44km)
Shopping
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Carlow's Farmers Market (Saturday mornings) (32km)
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Darcy Antiques & Collectables (Ask for Kathleen Darcy) - Wexford Center (44km)
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Outlets - Kildare Village, Open-air Shopping Mall (80km)
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Other Fun Family Activities
Local Churches & Cemeteries
Whether you are looking for a moment of peace, you are searching for an old relative or you want to attend Mass, you are welcome to enter our Churches and Cemeteries. Please be respectful.
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Churches
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Church of the Holy Trinity (Catholic Church), Main Street, Bunclody
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Bunclody St Mary (Church of England (Church Road)
Cemeteries
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Calvary Cemetery
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Kilmyshall Graveyard
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Kilmyshall Old Cemetery
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Saint Brigid's Church Cemetery
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Saint Brigid's Church of Ireland Kilrush
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Saint Mary's Church of Ireland Cemetery
