- Banagher: A charming village on the River Shannon, Banagher is known for its scenic marina and historic stone bridge. Surrounded by lush meadows, it offers boating and angling opportunities, with nearby Clonmacnoise adding historic allure.
- Belmont: Located near the River Brosna, Belmont is a peaceful village with scenic riverside walks and views of rolling farmland. Its proximity to Ferbane and the Silver River enhances its rural charm, ideal for nature lovers.
- Cloghan: A quaint village in west Offaly, Cloghan is surrounded by boglands and the Little Brosna River. Its scenic setting, with nearby Boora Bog and its Mesolithic heritage, offers a unique blend of natural and archaeological beauty..
- Clonbullogue: Set near the Figile River and the Bog of Allen, Clonbullogue is a serene village with scenic peatlands and a small airfield. Its rural charm and proximity to canal towpaths make it a tranquil retreat.
- Croghan: Located near Croghan Hill (234 m), Offaly’s most prominent peak, Croghan offers panoramic views over the Bog of Allen. Its scenic hill, tied to St. Brigid folklore, and surrounding boglands create a striking landscape.
- Geashill: A historic village with a Georgian square and castle ruins, Geashill is surrounded by fertile plains. Its scenic countryside and proximity to the Tullamore River provide a picturesque setting for rural exploration.
- Killeigh: A quiet village near the Grand Canal, Killeigh features scenic towpaths and historic monastic ruins. Its lush surroundings and proximity to the Slieve Bloom Mountains offer a peaceful, scenic escape.
- Moneygall: Famous as Barack Obama’s ancestral home, Moneygall lies near the Slieve Bloom Mountains. Its scenic rolling hills, vibrant community, and the Obama Plaza visitor center add to its picturesque charm.
- Rahan: A historic village on the River Clodiagh, Rahan is home to 6th-century monastic ruins with a rare Romanesque church. Its scenic riverside setting and surrounding woodlands offer a tranquil, historic landscape.
- Shannonbridge: A picturesque village on the River Shannon, Shannonbridge features a historic 16-arch bridge and the 19th-century Clonmacnoise fortifications. Its riverside setting and proximity to the monastic site make it a scenic gem.
Villages
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Towns
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Awards
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
County Offaly:
Ireland’s county Offaly is a county of historic depth and natural beauty, with the Clonmacnoise monastic site featuring ancient high crosses and a riverside setting along the Shannon. Tullamore’s historic distillery provides insights into Irish whiskey production, while the Bog of Allen Nature Centre explores the county’s unique peatlands. Other attractions include the Slieve Bloom Mountains’ hiking trails. Offaly is Ireland’s 18th largest county by size (1,998 square km) and ninth smallest by population (83,150). Population peaked at 146,857 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 51,533 in 1961. In terms of hospitality, Offaly is Ireland’s 30th most visited (and third least visited) tourist county with around 37,000 international visitors per year.
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