Boat lovers who favor their free time to relax and unwind, spend time cruising up and down the river. The peak season runs from May-October where 80-100 cruisers, motorboats and barges are moored in Graignamanagh. To relax and absorb the breathtaking view of nature’s water birds, wildlife and sights is spectacular.
In 1999 Graignamanagh Regatta Committee, developed their project “The Boat House” which offers facilities for all - public toilets, changing rooms and showers.
The annual Graignamanagh River Regatta, which has been run in Graignamanagh since 1857 to date, takes place every August Bank Holiday weekend. The event over the past years upholds cot racing, low and high diving competitions and swimming races, which covers all age groups and categories. It is an event which yearly attracts more and more to watch, participate, cheer and admire the skills displayed in all competitive areas passed down through generations. All are welcome to take part in the open races.
Prior to the Regatta held on Sunday, a tear on the square is annually held for kids on Saturday to have their super fun evening.
An Iron Man competition is open for all to take part in at the river and music entertainment to suit all in the open (weather permitting) and more. This weekend is one not to be missed.
On Monday afternoon Graignamanagh’s Rowing Club display the admiration, skill and commitment to the rowers as annual races are held in Graignamanagh. Rowing Clubs from other counties in Ireland come to take part in this racing event. display the admiration, skill and commitment to the rowers as annual races are held in Graignamanagh. Rowing Clubs from other counties in Ireland come to take part in this racing event.
Click on the following link for some images from the 2006 Regatta: Photo Album
From the town of 1,800 people, Graignamanagh is well endowed with public houses, which has no less than 12 licensed establishments.
Many of the pubs provide regular music from jazz to rock throughout the year.
Parties are also available for special occasions that can be held in a number of the local public houses, on the night where food is supplied and served.
If thats not your scene many of the pubs provide a more relaxed, sedate atmosphere, ranging from modern, newly furnish bars to old traditional pubs full characters with many a tale to tell.
All pubs provide you with a friendly, helpful and a relaxing atmosphere.
To relax why not enjoy a game of golf on Carrigleade Golf Course on Barrow Drive just 2 miles outside Graignamanagh. Carrigleade is an 18- hole Par 3 course where lessons and clubs etc are available.
Other courses within a 15-mile radius from Graignamanagh include Mount Juliet, Thomastown, Gowran, Scarke, New Ross, which also provides a driving range; all golf courses are well signed for direction.
