The Carlton Abbey Hotel, Leisure Club & C Spa located in Kildare is one of Irelands most distinctive destinations. The hotels landmark building was once the Sisters of Mercy convent and has been carefully and tastefully restored, retaining all of its original striking features.
This new 4 star hotel, leisure club and spa is in the heart of the heritage town of Athy, Co. Kildare and is the perfect retreat from everyday life. Nestling in secluded picturesque gardens that have been painstakingly reinstated to their former glory, the resort is a short stroll from the town centre and exudes a charm and a distinctive character unlike any other destination in Ireland. Kildare is rich in championship golf courses, cultural and historical sites and, of course, our world class race courses.

Imagine all this can be yours for a short relaxing leisure break or an eventful family holiday and just under 50 minutes from Dublin.

From Dublin Airport (Approx. 1 ½ Drive - 70kms)

At Airport Roundabout take the 2nd Exit onto M1 (signposted Dublin). At roundabout take the 2nd exit, and then join the M1 motorway (signposted Dublin). Leave the M1 at junction 3, then at roundabout take the 3rd Exit onto the M50 (signposted M50 Southbound). Continue along to the West Link Toll Bridge, continue along. Leave the M50 at junction 9 (signposted City Centre, The South), then at Red Cow Roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the N7 (signposted The South N8, N9) entering Dublin. At Newlands Cross traffic signals continue forward on the N7. Continue forward to join Motorway M7 (signposted Limerick, Cork). At junction 9 take left hand lanes, then join the M9 motorway (signposted Waterford, Kilkenny, Carlow). Leave the M9 Motorway, then turn right onto the N78 (signposted Athy). Continue forward onto Dublin Road – N78. Entering Athy. Continue to Main Traffic Lights. Turn Right for Monasterevin Road. Hotel is on right as you continue driving.


From Dublin Port Terminal 3, Dublin (Approx Time 50mins, 65kms)

On Leaving Dublin Port, Turn left onto East Wall Road – R131. At roundabout take the 2nd Exit onto North Wall Quay – R801 (signposted City Centre). At traffic signals turn left onto the R105 to cross River Liffey. Turn right onto Georges Quay – R105 (signposted The North, The West, The South). At traffic signals continue forward onto Burgh Quay – R105 (signposted the West, The South), At Junction 63 turn left onto South Circular Road – R111 (signposted N11,N81). Turn right onto Inchicore road. Bear left onto Grattan Crescent. Continue forward onto Tyrconnell Road, Continue forward onto Naas Road. At traffic signals continue forward on Naas Road – R110 (signposted The South (N8,N9). At Newlands Cross traffic signals continue forward on the N7. Continue forward to join Motorway M7 (signposted Limerick, Cork). At junction 9 take left hand lanes, then join the M9 motorway (signposted Waterford, Kilkenny, Carlow). Leave the M9 Motorway, then turn right onto the N78 (signposted Athy). Continue forward onto Dublin Road – N78. Entering Athy. Continue to Main Traffic Lights. Turn Right for Monasterevin Road. Hotel is on right as you continue driving.


From Rosslare Harbour. (Approx 1 ½ hours, 120 kms)

Starting out at Rosslare Harbour, continue forward onto the N25, Entering Kilrane. At Rosslare Road Roundabout take the Ist exit onto the N25 (signposted Cork). At Duncannon Road Roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the N25 (signposted New Ross, Enniscorthy). At New Ross Road Roundabout take the 2nd onto the N11 (signposted Dublin), Continue forward onto the N11. Entering Oilgate. Continue forward onto the N11, Entering Enniscorthy. At roundabout take the 2nd Exit onto the N11. Turn left onto the N80 (signposted Carlow). Continue forward onto the N80, Entering Clohamon. Continue forward onto Ryland Street – N80, Entering Bunclody. Continue forward onto Main Street – N80, Entering Ballon. At Roundabout take the 2nd Exit onto Main Street – N80. Continuing forward onto Chapelstown – N80, Entering Carlow. At Tullow road roundabout take the 2nd Exit N80 (signposted Waterford (N9), Town Centre) At Traffic Signals turn right onto the N9 (signposted Dublin) At Dr Cullen Roundabout take the 1st exit onto the N80 (signposted Portlaoise). At Athy Road Roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the N80 (signposted Athy). Continue forward onto theR417, Entering Athy. Continue forward to Main Traffic Lights, drive through traffic signals, Hotel is on your right, beside Main Red Brick Church.