Emo Court
Overview
Welcome to Emo Court lovely woodlands that surround the old estate, the House and Gardens are managed by the OPW and the woodlands are managed by Coillte.
The estate was home to the earls of Portarlington until the War of Independence forced them to abandon Ireland for good. The Jesuits moved in some years later and, as the Novitiate of the Irish Province, the mansion played host to some 500 of the order’s trainees.
Things to do
There are 3 looped walks through the Coillte woodlands:
The Wellingtonia Walk – Easy – 3 km – 1 hour stroll – Red markers
The Oak Fall Walk – Easy – 4 km – 1 hour 15 minute stroll – Blue markers
The Emo Court Walk – 6 km – Easy – 2 hour stroll – Orange markers
The walks will take you around different parts of the woodland, enjoy the quiet sounds of the trees and the abundance of wildlife that lives here.
Facilities
The OPW site also has a café and toilet facilities.
There are also two short looped walks on the OPW grounds.