Directions
Abbey Court Lodges are situated just off the main Dublin to Limerick Road (N7) gateway to Lough Derg. They are just 2 hours from Dublin and a half hour from Limerick City.
From Dublin: Follow signs for the N7, bypassing Naas, Kildare, Monasterevin and Portlaoise. Entering Mountrath, follow the signs for Limerick. Bypass Roscrea, drive straight through Moneygall and Toomevara. Approx 2km outside Toomevara, take the slip road off the main N7. Taking a left at the top of the road, and drive straight into Nenagh Town. Abbey Court Hotel is located on the left hand side as you enter Nenagh.
From Limerick: At Finnegan's Roundabout, take the exit for Dublin, passing through Castleconnell and Birdhill (N7). After approx. 12km, take the slip road from the N7 into Nenagh Town. Go through 3 roundabouts, and, at the third roundabout past Dunnes Stores, take the first exit. At the 4th roundabout, take the second exit and at the 5th roundabout take the first exit. At the 6th roundabout, take the second exit, which will take you out onto the Dublin Road. The Abbey Court Hotel is situated on the right hand side.
Within 10kms
Local Area-Within Walking Distance
Visitors can enjoy a range of interesting activities in the busy town of Nenagh. Step back in time with a trip to Nenagh Castle or Nenagh Heritage Centre.
Golfers are never too far from their beloved sport, with Nenagh Golf Club just a short distance away.
Why not visit the neighbouring counties of Galway, Clare, or Limerick and appreciate the unrivalled scenery and friendly locals?
Local Activities-Within 10kms
Lake Side Forest Walks
Lough Derg is set in some of Ireland's most beautiful countryside. Winding country roads encircle the lake. Forest walks have been developed on the shoreline.
Boating & Sailing
Explore the lake by boat. Enjoy some brisk sailing or take your ease in a fishing boat. The area of deep navigable non-tidal water exceeds 60 square miles.
Day Cruises on Lough Derg
There are several lake bus operations on Lough Derg. Cruise from Garrykennedy, Dromineer, and Killaloe to nearby harbour villages. Cruise from Mountshannon to Holy Island, site of a 7th-century monastic settlement. Contact us for additional details.
Lough Derg Sub-Aqua Club
Lough Derg Sub-Aqua Club is affiliated to IRISH UNDERWATER COUNCIL (C.F.T.). Open-water snorkelling takes place in Lough Derg. See Lough Derg Sub-Aqua Club's website for additional information.
Golf
Nenagh Golf Club is in Beechwood, 4 miles northeast of Nenagh town and well signposted. Established in 1929, the course is set on free-draining soil, making it playable all-year round.