Cliona greeted us cheerfully upon arrival and showed us everything we needed to know. There was butter, jam and fresh bread on the kitchen table. This place is huge and was perfect for our group of six. There is a great kitchen with a fantastic, commercial grade, gas/electric range/oven. I want one. Foosball and small pool tables kept the teenagers occupied when we were not touring. Cootehill is not on Ireland's beaten tourist path but after having done that more times than necessary it is enjoyable to take in the bucolic farm country of the midlands and you are not too far from sites such as Loughcrew and Fore Abbey. Drop in to Oldcastle and pay a visit to Owen Smith who owns the Dublin Bar. I am sure you will enjoy chatting with him. This is a great stay.