Emo Court Wellingtonia Avenue Walk- Emo Court
Price
Free of charge
Dates
18/08/2026 - 18/08/2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Emo Court and Estate
Emo Court boasts the longest most complete Wellingtonia Avenue in Ireland measuring exactly one mile in length to the inch, the Victorians were very exact!
Come and walk and experience the original carriageway entrance to Emo Court and magnificent vistas of the James Gandon inspired mansion coming into view as you sweep in through the avenue.
Hear the stories of the residents and guests who travelled the avenue on their way to Emo Court and parklands.
Follow the avenue down to Emo’s beautifully maintained walled garden including our prized apple trees boasting 7 different tree varieties including our very own cider trees planted by the Jesuits in their time here.
Free Heritage Week Event
Places are limited please contact us at emocourtguides@opw.ie to reserve your place
Tour Start: St Paul’s cemetery side entrance to Emo Court
Walk distance: 1.5 miles
Getting Here
2.5km from Emo. (Accessed from Kildare – Portlaoise Road – N7). 7km from the Portarlington train station.
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