ely o carroll country leisure pursuits

Cycling: Ely O'Carroll Country is perfect for the touring or casual cyclist, with its uncrowded and winding roads, small friendly villages, rolling countryside and intricate network of rural roads. From the Slieve Blooms in the east, to the River Shannon in the west, and from Clonmacnoise in the north to Roscrea in the south, Ely O'Carroll Country will keep the interest of all cyclists. Walking: Whether you prefer walking by river banks, through forest, along roadways or designated walking routes, you will find that Ely O'Carroll Country has a wide variety of walks to choose from . The towns of Birr and Roscrea each have a signposted walking tour and the Slieve Bloom Mountain park has many waymarked routes, including the National Slieve Bloom Walking Route. The Grand Canal Way offers an interesting walk alongside this historic canal. Angling: With the mighty River Shannon forming the western border and the little Brosna and Camcor Rivers flowing through its centre, Ely O'Carroll country is great angling country.