Coolattin, Wicklow

Coolattin is a beautifully scenic part of Wicklow with some magnificent woodland alongside the Derry river. The coolattin estate was 85,000 acres covering a fifth of county Wicklow and home to 20,000 tenants in 1643 (before the famine).

Golf has been played in coolattin since the early part of this century, with the Earl Fitzwilliam spending many a sporting vacation at Coolattin. The present golf club (18 hole) welcomes members and visitors alike.

The whole area surrounding Coolattin is ideal for touring by bike or for horse-riding / walking with many bed and breakfasts scattered around the area and they also have a taxi service…
Coolatin Cabs (087) 976 9200.

The nearby Tomnafinnoge wood is the last original oakwood in Ireland and is a remnant of the ancient Shillelagh Oak woods of considerable historical interest.

Accommodation: Teach Airse, 0.5km from Carnew on the Coolattin rd, Arklow, Experience a working farm. For more details contact Jane Austin@ 353 55 26403