The
Garrison Bar & Restaurant
formerly Sean's Bar - Main Street, Leighlinbridge
We liked our local pub so much that we bought it and now we have opened an excellent restaurant to complement the Holiday Centre
You'll find the Garrison Restaurant adjacent to Garrison House so there's no problem getting home after a few relaxing drinks in the friendly atmosphere of our own pub & restaurant:
Garrison pub & restaurant
Try a drop of the Black Stuff at the Garrison pub & restaurant!
Garrison Waterside Holiday Centre offers the visitor a choice between 3 bedroom or 2 bedroom riverside houses. Included in the package is the use of a day boat, allowing you to explore the River Barrow and Navigation Canal at your leisure. The boats are ideal for fishing and the River Barrow is renowned for the quality of it's angling.
read more about the boats here
Flowers in Main Street, Leighlinbridge
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Old village pump beside the Garrison Pub & Restauant, Leighlinbridge
The Garrison Bar & Restaurant
Don't forget to sample our range of inexpensive and well-prepared food at the Garrison Restaurant & Bar
Reservations - Tel: 05997 21474
OPENING TIMES
Summer (from 17 March)
Open 6 days - 12 noon to 9pm, closed Weds
Garrison House Holday Homes, Leighlinbridge, Co Carlow, Ireland
Train Timetables:
Planning a trip to Dublin?
"Let the train take the strain"
Why not leave the car behind and take a relaxing train ride from historic Bagenalstown (also known as Muinebheag) and in 90 minutes you can be in the heart of Dublin, with it's wealth of museums, galleries, sightseeing, cultural and historic attractions plus great shopping, restaurants & pubs.
The last train (approx 6.15pm from Heuston) will bring you back in time for your evening meal at our own restaurant.
www.irishrail.ie - look for the Dublin (Heuston) to Waterford line, stopping at Bagenalstown (officially known as Muinebheag) station.
Leighlinbridge Tennis Club
We are members of Leighlinbridge Tennis Club and, for 2009, they have opened 2 new courts. Please ask at Garrison Waterside for more details.
Hot tub!
We have a large hot tub installed within the grounds, set in a traditional log cabin, enabling up to 7 people to enjoy a relaxing soak. A hot tub is much more than a simple extravagance. The therapeutic benefits of hydrotherapy are well documented and can relieve symptoms of rheumatism, arthritis, insomnia, backache and anxiety - not to mention the effects of a stenuous round of golf or a horse riding expedition!
The water is kept at 37 to 40 degrees centigrade and is continually filtered and cleaned, much like a swimming pool. Treat yourself to a bubbling, steamy immersion!
Barbeque area
We have incorporated a barbeque area so guests can enjoy the long Summer evenings.
Bagenalstown riverside
Hairdressers & Beauty Salons
5 minutes drive will bring you to the riverside town of Bagenalstown where you will find several beauty salons and hairdressers should you wish to pamper yourself.
Other Local failities
Also in nearby Bagenalstown you'll find a supermaket and in-store ATM together with a branch of the Bank of Ireland and Bureau de Change and a main Post Office. You can buy fishing equipment in McCullagh's shop in the Market Square and cross the road to sample a pint of Guinness in Joe Phelan's pub with it's old photographs of the area. Take a leisurely stroll by the beautiful River Barrow with it's ancient granite locks and weirs.
Gowran Park Horse Racing
We are a few miles from the famous Gowran Park race track. Irish racing attracts people from all strata of Irish society and the bigger festivals are more like a party, with hundreds of locals and those from farther afield enjoying the Craic. Sample a truly authentic Irish experience at the scenic Gowran Park course. Click here for Gowran Park race fixtures. Also venue for Gowran Park Golf Course. Directions: Take the road towards Waterford (from Paulstown) and it's just through Gowran village, on your left.
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Traditional Irish Music
County Carlow has a long history of producing excellent Irish Traditional Music. Each Thursday evening you can hear authentic, local Irish Traditional Music in Lawlor's pub, Market Square, Bagenalstown (located beside St Andrews Catholic church). Great sessions to be had, only 10 minutes drive from Garrison. Also weekends in Borris village (5 miles) usually provide a session or two. See Carlow Trad website for scheduled music sessions:
See www.carlowtrad.net for latest local traditional Irish music sessions in County Carlow
Major Local towns
We are 20 minutes from either Carlow Town or Kilkenny medieval city, with all the shops, restaurants and pubs you could wish for. Both towns have cinemas for those rainy days and Bagenalstown also has a supervised indoor play centre called Kiddies Kingdom for children from age 2 upwards.
The Leighlinbridge Marina - the Black Castle and Valerian Bridge are shown in the background
click graphic for range of hill walking activities in the area