Offaly attractions honoured with Trip Advisor's Travellers Choice Award for 2024

Leading Offaly attractions Birr Castle Demesne, Clonmacnoise, Tullamore D.E.W. Distillery Experience, and Kinnitty Castle have all been recognised with the prestigious TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards for 2024.

This award is presented to accommodations, attractions, and restaurants that consistently earn outstanding reviews from travellers, placing them in the top 10% of properties on TripAdvisor, globally, a wonderful achievement for Co. Offaly.

Olive Farrelly of Visit Offaly said: “This is a terrific year for Offaly tourism, highlighting the beauty and appeal of our region. Birr Castle Demesne, Tullamore Dew, and our monastic site of Clonmacnoise, along with the beautiful Kinnitty Castle, being recognised with TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards underscores the unique charm of our county. As we say, Offaly is ‘awfully’ close to everywhere in Ireland, so we invite everyone to visit us for and experience these remarkable attractions that so many have enjoyed.”

General Manager of Birr Castle Demesne, Grainne O’Malley, extended her gratitude, saying: “We thank all our visitors who have shared their wonderful experiences, from the scenic parkland walks, plants and the science centre to the quality sandwiches in our café. This accolade is greatly appreciated. It adds to the many awards Birr Castle Demesne has received in recent years, including being named one of the top eight hidden treasures in Ireland by Lonely Planet in 2021 and one of the top ten most child-friendly castle estates in the world in 2019.”

Visitors to Clonmacnoise have praised it as a treasure, noting the serene historical site and the sense of stepping back through time. Guests at Tullamore Dew frequently commend the expertise and warmth of the guides and the exceptional whiskey tasting experience. At Kinnitty Castle, visitors are consistently impressed by the authentic castle ambiance, quality food, and excellent staff.