Abbeyfeale between the Greenway and the River Feale

Abbeyfeale is a historic market town on the River Feale, in the foothills of the Mullaghareirk Mountains. Here, a traffic-free route through West Limerick, a Heritage Trail marked throughout the town and a Town Park with habitats for wildlife come together. If you’re looking for a mix of outdoor activity, local history and nature for your holiday, Abbeyfeale offers several different ways to shape your travel plans.

On foot, by bike and in the footsteps of the town

The Limerick Greenway is a 40-kilometre, traffic-free walking and cycling route. It connects the countryside of West Limerick with Rathkeale, Ardagh, Newcastle West, Templeglantine and Abbeyfeale. The route is a practical way to include walking or cycling in your stay. When choosing your holiday rental, consider whether you’d like to plan a visit to Abbeyfeale around these activities or whether other experiences are more important to you.

The Abbeyfeale Heritage Trail offers a different perspective on the town. Signs mark the trail throughout the town, including at The Square, on Main Street and on Church Street. There is also a sign at the site of the old railway station on the Limerick Greenway. The signs let you discover Abbeyfeale’s local history.

The River Feale and Town Park

Abbeyfeale Town Park lies on the banks of the River Feale and covers 30 acres. Its habitats include areas for wildlife as well as a variety of flora and fauna. This adds a natural element to the more town- and trail-focused experiences. If you enjoy spending time outdoors, you can make the park a distinct part of your stay.

Fishing is another activity for which Abbeyfeale is well suited. On the River Feale, the best salmon fishing opportunities extend from the tidal zone to Abbeyfeale. Local angling clubs offer day tickets to visiting anglers. Fishing is therefore another way to include the river in your travel plans, and is quite different from walking or cycling along the Greenway.

Horse riding and a place to eat

Near Abbeyfeale is Fitzgeralds Farmhouse & Equestrian Centre. It has a two-kilometre riding track where riders can go at a walk, trot and canter. The centre also has a challenging cross-country course with ditches, banks and straight jumps. The two options differ in character: the track is described in terms of the three gaits, while the cross-country course is explicitly challenging and includes the obstacles listed.

For light meals, Tea & Tales Café is in the centre of Abbeyfeale, just a few minutes’ walk from the Limerick Greenway. The café may therefore appeal to travellers who would like to combine a stop for refreshments with a visit to the Greenway. Together with the different options for walking, cycling, horse riding and fishing, Abbeyfeale offers several distinct interests for travellers.

Getting there and choosing a place to stay

Abbeyfeale is served by two Bus Éireann routes: Limerick–Killarney and Limerick–Tralee. If you’re planning to travel by bus, these routes are a useful starting point for your plans.

A holiday rental in Abbeyfeale may be a particularly good base for your trip if you’d like to focus on the activities and places in the town itself. When making your decision, you can weigh up whether you’re more interested in the Greenway and Heritage Trail, the river and fishing, or horse riding.

More places: Templeglantine, Newcastle West, Limerick, Galbally, Cill Mocheailóg, Croagh, Kilfinane, Ardpatrick.

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