Trad & Open Mic Nights
Jacob's Well - Irish Trad night every Wednesday from 9pm, all musicians and instruments welcome
Main Street, Rathdrum, Co. Wiclow, A67 HD39
Tel: 0404 46282
Email: info@jacobswell.ie
Phelan Licensed Grocer - Phelans Good Fridays
Ballinaclash, Co. Wicklow, A67 WK82
Tel: 0404 46846
Fishing
The lower reaches of the Avonmore from Clara Vale to the Meetings of the Waters are club-controlled by the Rathdrum Trout Angling Club.
Day Tickets are available from The Wise Owl, 34 Main Street, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, A67 HD00 and this website.
Avonmore River Information
East Coast Rivers Trust
Harbour to Headwaters Project
Local Authority Waters Programme
Walking - in the town
River Walk: 2km looped walk from the Lower Street Bridge, through the arch, along the Avonmore river, under the viaduct, over the Foot Stick Bridge, up towards the Railway Station and right along the R752 back to the Lower Street Bridge.
Railway Walk: 4.7km looped walk from the Railway Business Park through the woods to Avondale House and return by the footpath along the L2149 back into Rathdrum.
Fish Pond: 5km loop walk, mostly on footpaths starting and ending at Saville’s Cross Roundabout, through Corballis on the R752 & L2149.
Jubilee Loop: 4.9km loop walk, mostly through Ballygannon Forest, starting and ending at Church of St. Mary & St. Michael, A67 E034.
(Please report any trail issues to Rathdrum Tidy Towns who will direct them to the relevant authority.)
Bird Watching
Pied Wagtail, Chiff Chaff, Willow Warbler, Blackcap, Redstart, Wood Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher, Pied Flycatcher Goldcrest, Great Tit, Blue Tit, Long Tailed Tit, Coal Tit, Treecreeper, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Jay, Siskin, Lesser Redpoll, Crossbill, Grey Heron, Dipper, Grey Wagtail, King Fisher, Goosander, Sparrowhawk, Long Eared Owl, Woodcock, Kestrel, Peregrine Falcon, Buzzard, Red Kite, Swallow, Members of the Crow Family, Wood Pigeon, Wren, House Martin, Bullfinch, Chaffinch, Goldfinch, Greenfinch, Robin, Mistle Thrush, Song Thrush, Blackbird, Swift