Slieve Aughty Centre

I came to this place because I couldn’t find a rental accommodation. I have never regretted my decision—whether paying rent or paying Slieve Aughty Centre, for me it was the same. The difference is that here I found peace, serenity, and so much, so much, so much warmth, helpfulness, kindness, and a smile always ready to greet you in the morning. It’s a truly enchanting place that brings healing in many aspects of one’s life. There’s no point in writing too many words that wouldn’t do justice to this magical place! Visit Slieve Aughty Centre and enjoy your unique experience even with your four legged friends! Thank you immensely for your service and for creating such a magical place! 🙏

Absolutely brilliant place for workshops. I've been teaching dry stone here this summer and it has been very enjoyable. It's such a lovely spot. The Slieve Aughty Centre has so much to do for everyone. At the "Weekend In the Hills" you can take workshops in Pony trekking, basket making, cleft gate making, sugán chair making, felting, drum making, archery bow makjng, silver jewelry, and stone carving. The food is delicious and the landscape is so beautiful there.

Thank you so much for such an amazing stay at Slieve Aughty Centre!❤️ We stayed in the hut (no. 13 — the lucky one!) and absolutely loved it. It was adorable and very cozy, hidden among the trees, offering great privacy and bringing a beautiful old-style charm. The hut had a double and a single bed, plus a desk where you can read or write — Gabriel especially loved it! We also really appreciated the fresh towels, beds and the quiet atmosphere that allowed us to relax, sleep well, and truly enjoy our privacy. It was great to have access to the playground, so the kids were safe and entertained while we could relax and read a book. Just to be aware when booking the hut: the toilet and shower are in a separate building only a five-second walk away, and both worked perfectly — nice hot water with great pressure (better then in my house) 🤣 We also had access to the kitchen just a few seconds walk away, making it easy to grab a tea or coffee or cook a quick snack if needed. And if you forget your book — don’t worry! There are plenty available to borrow, with something for everyone. The Arts Centre was also a highlight, especially for the children, and we loved the variety of games available. Chess and Monopoly became our favorites for cozy evening family moments. We opted for full-board accommodation, and it was a fantastic choice. The food was delicious, fresh, and organic — straight from the garden. My favorite lunch was the goat cheese salad, and the homemade pizza was a hit. The dinner lasagne was amazing, and the breakfast buffet was a highlight every morning: eggs, hummus, salad, ham, pancakes (the boys’ favorite!), and homemade jam — simply delicious. We spent three days learning to ride horses and going out into the forest. Jana was fantastic, and all the girls were so caring and patient with us. My boys are autistic, and both the staff and Stephen went out of their way to make sure they felt safe, happy, and well looked after. Oliver was over the moon when Jana brought out her horse, Charlie, for him to ride — it was truly a magical experience. Everyone was incredibly kind, and our boys were well looked after throughout our stay, with tea, hot chocolate, and snacks always available. Ester, the owner, is an amazing person — always there to help and support. It was also heartwarming to see the staff all eating lunch together, creating a strong sense of belonging and community. Thank you for making our stay so memorable. We had an absolutely amazing time at Slieve Aughty Centre and will certainly be back! Kisses and hugs to everyone from Gabriel, Oliver and Dominika ❤️

This is a really special place with great ambience, good food, and surrounded by nature. We rented the Poplar room for a yoga retreat and was very happy with whole experience.

Séjour très décevant dans les hébergements extérieurs. Le manque d’entretien, un confort très insuffisant (matelas quasi inexistant, problème d'eau dans les sanitaires) et une attitude peu bienveillante du personnel ont rendu l’expérience difficile. Il a malheureusement fallu publier un premier avis Google détaillé pour que ma situation soit finalement prise en compte et qu’une solution soit apportée par la suite. J’espère sincèrement que davantage d’attention sera portée à ces logements et à l’accueil réservé aux clients à l’avenir.

What an amazing place. The people are so friendly and kind. Very welcoming. The horses are stunning, such graceful and patient animals. The eco farm looks amstinnging and the pig, sheep, goat and Alpacas are so cute. If you are looking for a place to ride and just relax this is definitely the place to come. They also have a great cafe for food and drinks after your ride. Everyone who was involve was amazing and a big thank you to you all. Lastly, Panache you are an absolutely amazing soul and deserve lots of treats. We will definitely be back on our next visit and every subsequent visit there after.

I spent 3 nights in Slieve Aughty and I had the most amazing time. I went out on Treks, did a couple of lessons and some yoga. The horses are really well cared for and the instruction and supervision was excellent. The food was also excellent. The menus are really well considered and the ingredients are seasonal, many from the organic garden. Overall the vibe is really lack back and all the staff are friendly, approachable, caring and so patient. I learned so much and it was a real tonic for the soul. Thank you. #glamping #gatewaytogalway #horseriding #sustainable

Beautiful area in the countryside. Worth the 25 minute drive for us. We have eaten here once and we're due a visit back. Everything was fresh, tasty, good quality and organic. Staff are friendly and natural.

We had a large group for a 70th birthday in September last year at the Slieve Aughty centre. The service was excellent and the staff were friendly and very accommodating to our needs. The food was excellent. We found the location lovely with a nice serene atmosphere. I would recommend Slieve Aughty Centre to family and friends for any events again.

Chilled relaxed ambience.. delicious tasty super fresh organic food.. Horse riding lesson with Tracy was just amazing .. 100% worth a visit Have been regularly visiting since last review Went on cross Country today and had the most amazing day. Jack is a credit to the equestrian center he was great today helped me out all the way and is amazing with the horses and visitor's Lessons with the amazing Marie have paid off as im home in one piece thanks so much can't wait for next month Recommendation for the restaurant 5 star 🌟 Booked sons birthday party 🎂 🥳 Another great event held in slieve aughty Great to have kids outdoors with plenty to do Pony ride to enchanted forest followed by amazing pizza The space is fantastic Thanks for all your help Merral and Ester