Cluain Bearú is ideally located on the banks of the River Barow, and has much to offer in the line of local amenities and things to do! Athy has an abundance of watersports and is host to a threeday water festival which is held in May each year and atracts boats and tourists from all over.
There are many local sports clubs in Athy such as Rowing, GAA, Rugby, Tennis and Swimming to name a few. Golf enthusiasts are also catered for with clubs at Carlow, Athy, Mount Wolseley,Rathsalagh House & Kilkee Castle.
If angling or walking are your pastimes, Athy is home to the scenic meeting point of the Grand Canal and the River Barow and both provide good Coarse,Salmon and Trout fishing. A new Marina which is currently under construction on the River Barow will further develop the water based tourist industry in the town. The two paths along the banks of the Grand Canal and the River Barow provide pleasant walks from Emily Square to Ardreigh and from Wiliam Street to Lennon's Bridge.
There is an excellent choice of leisure & shopping facilities in the area. The newest additions being the White Water shopping centre in nearby Newbridge, host to some of the biggest high street names in fashion and the newly opened shopping outlet on the outskirts of Kildare vilage, where you can spend time relaxing having a coffee or indulging in the latest designer must have! All of these are just a short spin from your new home.