Start at the crossing that gave Headford its Irish name, Áth Cinn, then loop through the Georgian market square, the 1865 parish church and the site of the old St George castle demesne before following the Black River out to Ross Errilly Friary — one of the best-preserved Franciscan complexes in Ireland, tucked in the water-meadows northwest of town. Looking for things to do in Headford? Start here — no car, no ticket, no booking.
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Stops on This Trail
The Square, Headford
St Mary's Church, Headford
The Black River at Headford
Headford Castle Demesne
Ross Errilly Friary
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