Monasterevin in County Kildare

The Hazel Hotel is on the Dublin Road in the historic town of Monasterevin which lies on the scenic river Barrow and the Barrow Line Canal and has a population of 3,500. It is named after the 6th century St Evin who established a monastery here.

It is a town of many bridges, the oldest being the Ballagh or Pass Bridge. The town is often called the "Venice of Ireland" as from one point twelve bridges can be seen at once. The enjoyable canal walk from Monasterevin to Rathangan is suitable for all ages.

The local stretches of river and canal are well known for excellent game and coarse fishing. Monasterevin has an award winning riverside park which was officially opened by Mary Robinson, the then President of Ireland.

The 34 mile drive from Dublin takes approximately 50 minutes

Places of interest include:
Moore Abbey, site of the 12th century Cistercian Abbey and once home of Count John McCormack, the famous tenor.

Monasterevin House, visited by the poet and cleric, Gerard Manley Hopkins. The town plays host to the annual Gerard Manley Hopkins International Summer School.

Monasterevin is situated in an interesting part of Co. Kildare.
 

For more information on Monasterevin go to
http://www.kildare.ie/touristguide/towns/monasterevin.asp

Dublin Road, Monasterevin, Co Kildare, Ireland.
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