The Joe Dolan Mullingar Festival takes place over the August Bank Holiday Weekend in Mullingar. Joe Dolan Joe, Mullingar’s favourite son, was born on 16 October 1939 and died on 26 December 2007 after being ill for a short while. Joe’s Career The Drifters In the early sixties Joe and his brother Ben formed a band called The [...]
Belvedere House
A fascinating Georgian estate open year round with a varied calendar of events including Narnia at Christmas and family events at Easter and Halloween. Belvedere House is a fully restored Georgian Villa situated in 160 acres of lakeside parkland, punctuated by numerous follies including the famous Jealous Wall. Belvedere once the home of the Wicked [...]
Hens and Stags
Hens and Stags are welcome and with a range of activities such as Grehound Racing, Horse Riding, Horse Racing, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Paintballing, Go Karting and Fishing available in the area, it makes Mullingar the ideal location for hens and stags. Cocktail PartiesWe can arrange a bartender to be at your service for private cocktail [...]
Greyhound Racing
Mullingar Greyhound Stadium can cater for any kind of groups, corporate, hens and stags, families or individuals. Greyhound racing is a great night out for both young and old. Stadium Amenities Ground Floor Concourse Area: Boasts an excellent value for money snack bar, a lively bar with multiple tote betting points and direct access to trackside, [...]
Horse Riding
Mullingar Equestrian centre is particularly renowned for its excellent on site facilities. Mullingar Equestrian is one of Ireland`s premier show jumping venues. The Mullingar International Show takes place this year over 4 days, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th of June 2011. Riding lessons are available, riding lessons and prices. The centres offers: • Indoor arena [...]
Clay Shooting
If you fancy a spot of Clay Shooting as part of a Hen or Stag group, as an enthuasiast or indeed just to satisfy a curious nature, Lakeland Shooting Centre specialise in both individual and group entertainment. They offer your party a wide variety of targets with individual tuition for each participant. Their Clay Pigeon Shooting Centre caters [...]
Fishing
Westmeath, known as the Lake County has game and coarse fishing on lakes that include Lough Ree, Ennell, Owel, Lene, Mount Dalton, and Glore Lake just to mention a few. Also the River anglers are well catered for, with rivers such as the River Inny, River Suck, and Brosna system. If you are looking for a fishing guide service, [...]
Go Karting
Enjoy the thrill of Karting on an exciting circuit that combines indoor and outdoor racing at Pollard Karting in Castlepollard, Co Westmeath. Helmets, Gloves and Race suits supplied Race briefing and Instruction Computerised timing and scoring system Electronic leaderboards with driver lap times Viewing balcony Car parking
Paintball and Laser Tag
Paintballing is the ideal activity for Hens or Stags visiting Mullingar. It’s the perfect daytime activity where stags and hens can get fresh air and great fun. Upon your return from your daytime activities, why not have a meal booked for your group here at Austin’s Restaurant. Some of the deals available to residents of the Austin Friar [...]
Kilbeggan Races
We have secured a very special offer of 33% off Kilbeggan Races ticket prices for our guests. We are delighted to be able to offer tickets to Austin Friar residents for €10, these tickets are normally priced at €15. A Truly Irish Occasion An evening of fun at Kilbeggan Races is one of the most enjoyable [...]
