Extent of the Waterways -  River Slaney                        

Slaney: flows from Lugnaquilla mountain west and then south through: Baltinglass, Tullow, Bunclody, Enniscorthy and finally Wexford to the sea.  Bordering counties: Wexford | Carlow | Wicklow

he Wexford pages provide local information surrounding the Slaney, Urrin, Sow, Corock, Owenduff, Aughnaglaur, Blackwater, Aughanall and Owenavorragh rivers.

This Guide to the Slaney Valley is intended to highlight some of scenic towns and points of cultural interest along the river's length. A Slaney Drive brochure was published in 2006 and is available by contacting the Project Officer or Wexford Tourist Office.

 

Slainghe was an ancient Irish king from whom the River Slaney and Slane town (County Meath) derive their names (Duffy, 2006).  The River Slaney rises on the western slopes of Lugnaquilla Mountain in County Wicklow, at an elevation of 3,000ft, before passing through the town of Baltinglass, some 15 miles downstream.

 

A short distance south of here, at an elevation of 400ft, the Slaney leaves County Wicklow and flows through east County Carlow, passing through the towns of Rathvilly and Tullow. From Kildavin bridge, the Slaney leaves County Carlow and commences its meandering journey through the rich farmlands of County Wexford.

 

The river passes through the towns of Bunclody and Clohamon before reaching Enniscorthy after which the river becomes tidal. A further 13 miles from Enniscorthy, the river joins the sea at the town of Wexford. A journey of 73 miles from source to mouth. 

 

Wicklow Tourist information office: Rialto House, Fitzwilliam Square, Wicklow

Tel: 00 353 (0) 404 69117

E-mail: info@visitwicklow.ie 

Web: www.visitwicklow.ie

 

Accommodation:

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Barraderry Country House, Kiltegan. Tel 059 6473209

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Humewood Castle, Kiltegan. 059 6473215

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Kilranelagh Lodge, Spynans, Kiltegan, Baltinglass. Tel 059 6481662

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Beech Lodge, Irish Town, Donard, Co. Wicklow. Tel 045 404651

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Bridge Meadows, Hollywood Glen Road, Donard, Co Wicklow. Tel 045 404603

 

Restaurants:

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Quinn’s Main Street, Baltinglass. Tel 059 6481266

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Germaine’s, Main Street, Baltinglass. Tel 059 6481005

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Carlow Tourist information office: Tullow Street, Carlow.

Tel: 059 9131554

E-mail: carlowtio@eircom.net

Web: www.southeastireland.com

 

Accommodation

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Mount Wolseley Hotel Golf and Country Club, Tullow

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Killerig Golf Club, Killerig. Tel 059 9163000

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John and Ann Fitzgerald, Geraldine House, Aghade, Kilbride. Tel 059 9155642

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John & Pamela Holligan, Ballyderrin House B&B, Shillelagh Road, Tullow Tel 059 915742

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Mina Corrigan, Baile Ricead, Rathvilly. Tel 0599161120

 

Restaurants:

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La Bruschetta, Mill Court Main Street, Tullow. Tel 059 9181899

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The Slaney House, Tullow.

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Riverside Restaurant, Tullow.

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The Abbey, Abbey Street, Tullow. Tel: (059)9152476

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The Coffee and Cream Bistro, Church Street, Tullow. Tel: (059)9180795

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Tara Arms, Tullow.

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Blueberries, Tullow.

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La Mediterranean, Tullow.

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Sha-Roe Bistro, Main Street, Clonegal. Tel: (053)9375636

 

Wexford Tourist information office: Cresent Quay, Wexford.

Tel: 0539123111.

Email: wexfordtio@eircom.net

Web: www.southeastireland.com

 

Accommodation:

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Millrace Hotel and Leisure Centre, Bunclody. Tel 053 9175100

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Ferrycarrig Hotel, Ferrycarrig Bridge. Tel 053 9120999

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Treacy’s Hotel, Templeshannon, Enniscorthy. Tel 053 9237798

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Riverside Park Hotel, The Promenade, Enniscorthy. Tel 053 9237800

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The Riverbank House Hotel, The Bridge, Wexford. Tel 053 9123611

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Monart Luxury Destination Spa Hotel, The Still, Enniscorthy. Tel 053 923 8999

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Catherine Power, Riverview, Ferrybank Wexford. Tel 053 9124353

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Elizabeth O’Connell-Jones Weston, Church Road, Bunclody. Tel 053 9376435

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Philomena Kinsella, Meadowside B&B, Ryland Street, Bunclody. Tel 053 9377459

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Eileen Underwood, Bilrene, Upper John Street, Wexford. Tel 053 9124190

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Peter and Mary Caulfield, Newtown House, Newtown Road, Wexford. Tel 053 9143253

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Brian and Mary Gilsenan, Moss Cottage, Bunclody. Tel 053 9377828

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Caitrinoa Ni Chathain, Cuasnog B&B, St John’s Road, Wexford. Tel 053 9123637

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Damien and Joyce Jordan, Killurin Lodge, Killurin, Tel 053 9128013

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Ellen O’Connor, Brompton, Newtown Road, Wexford. Tel 053 40863

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Chris and Avril Stewart, Monfin House, St John’s, Enniscorthy. Tel 053 9338582

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Margaret Redmond, Ferrycarrig Lodge, Ferrycarrig Road, Ferrycarrig. Tel 053 9142605

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Loretto Colloton, Healthfield Manor, Killurin. Tel 053 9128253

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A Delaney, St Judes, Munfin, Tomnalossit, Enniscorthy. Tel 053 9233011

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Mount Auburn B&B, 1 Auburn Terrace, Redmond Road, Wexford. Tel 053 9124609

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Kay O’Meara, An Teach Failte, Templescobey, Enniscorthy. Tel 053 9236275

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J and M Maher, Ballinkeele House, Ballymurn, Enniscorthy. Tel 053 9138105

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K Redmond, Bracken House, Ballyruane, Screen, Curracloe.  Tel 053 9137218

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Killurin Lodge, Cornwall, Killurin. Tel 053 28013

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Vale View Farmhouse, St John’s, Enniscorthy. Tel 054  35262

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Lemon Grove House, Enniscorthy. Tel 053 9236115

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Adelmar B&B, Summerhill, Enniscorthy. Tel 054 33668

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Don Carr House B&B, Bohreen Hill, Enniscorthy. Tel 054 33458

 

Restaurants:

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All the hotels listed have good restaurants.

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Ballycarney Inn, Ballycarney. Tel 054 88520

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Vinnies, Island Road, Enniscorthy

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The Bailey, Enniscorthy

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Marty B’s, Killurin

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River Restaurant, 7 Market Square, Enniscorthy.

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Chantry, Market Square, Bunclody. Tel 054 77482

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Galo Chargrill Restaurant, 19 Main Street, Enniscorthy Tel 054 38077

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The Baked Potato, 18 Rafter Street, Enniscorthy. Tel 054 34085

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Valentino’s, Enniscorthy (Italian). Tel 054 36814

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Golden City, Enniscorthy (Chinese)

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Chang Thai, Enniscorthy (Thai)

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Old Bridge Restaurant, 2 Templeshannon, Enniscorthy. Tel 054 333917

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Pikeroom Restaurant, 11-13 Templeshannon, Enniscorthy Tel 054 38000

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The Tavern Bar, 5 Templeshannon Tel 054 35690

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Abbey Restaurant, Unit 6 Abbey Crescent, Enniscorthy. Tel 054 36060

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Castle Restaurant, Castle Hill, Enniscorthy Tel 054 36590