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Welcome to Foran’s Wood at Lullymore – a diverse mineral and bog woodland habitat. The wood is named after the last family who lived and farmed the land where the Park is now located. Much of the wood has remained as it is today for at least a couple of hundred years. Indeed our historic local poet, Matthew Farrell may well have planted some of the trees you’ll see on the trail in the 1820’s as he states in his poem “Lullymore”:
“Your Grandsire purchas’d his good will,
And paid both women, boys, and men,
What was call’d, tip top wages then,
To weed, and drain, and nurse young trees,
And plant out groves and shrubberies.
The trees are stark of foliage bare,
And stand mast high up in the air,
I us’d to water, and to weed,
In beds, ere they had struck from seed”
Taken from poem “Lullymore” circa 1860 by Matthew Farrell.
The bog land part of the woods (where you will feel the ground get bouncier as you enter) is full of silver birch, Froghan (wild blueberry) and heather. Insect life is abundant here in the Summer. Look out for the dragonflies, butterflies and of course our honey bees. On the mineral rich part of the woodland keep an eye out for old Beech trees, Mountain Ash and huge Holly trees. You may also get a glimpse of a pair of red squirrels which recently moved in. Others to find include frogs, newts and a huge variety of bird life.
These two habitats host a vast variety of plant and animal life.
I booked the Halloween experience for my family of four. I made a mistake with the dates in the tickets and the guys at Lullymore were just so accommodating! They let me move the booking and saved the day.
Sarah KWhat a fantastic show Lullymore put on every year. Really enjoyed it as did my 11 and 14 year old. Cafe is lovely and the outside seating area comes with 2 inquisitive geese! The best thing about Lullymore more is the staff.
Jeanette GGreat day out with the kids. The staff are fantastic and you are met at the gates in your car by a weird and wonderful witch. The Terror Train is the highlight for kids and Adults alike.
Liam RGood spot reasonable entry fee and nice family day out.Didn't eat there but the restaurant was very busy so must be ok to eat in .The place is spotless and its great to see no litter plenty of bins around.
Mel HThis is a superb location with a wide range of fun and informative aspects - learn about bogs and peat, ancient Irish heritage, Irish Christian heritage, the 1798 Rebellion, the Famine and much, much more.
Dermot MWWe were greeted by Ray for our short visit to this attraction. The site tells an important part of Irish history and includes practical demonstrations of peat cutting and the history of the industry.
Malcolm TCame here with my 5 year old for her friends birthday party. Couldn't fault the service, we told them the child's name upon entry and that was that. The staff were so friendly and good with the kids.
Alex CA huge thank you to the staff at Lullymore, and a special thank to Myra,Kevin and Marie.We had our school tour with you yesterday and you all looked after us so well. The children and a fantastic day.
Fiona D Lullymore, Rathangan,
Co. Kildare, R51 E036
Open seven days a week
until the end of September.