our facilities
The dropzone was opened in 1987 at its present location in Clonbullogue (near Edenderry), Co. Offaly and offers excellent facilities in the clubhouse including TV's, DVD's, videos, pool table & comfy seating.
the cafe
Our excellent cafe provides great fresh food and ample seating for 50. If you in need of a hot cuppa or fancy something larger like a full Sunday lunch you won't be disappointed.
gift shop
So you have had a great day and some wonderful experiences - why not buy a t-shirt or some of the other memorabilia from our gift shop.
training & video rooms
We have 2 fully equipped training rooms with full video/dvd playback facilities, hanging harnesses, creepers, etc.
packing area
We provide a very large indoor packing area with covered surfaces. Additionally there are professional packers available to give a friendly hand as needed.
bunkhouse & camping
For those that are planning to stay with us we have the following facilities:
- a warm free bunkhouse with beds for 24
- hot showers
- separate male & female toilets
- free campsite
accommodation near the dropzone
Edenderry (approx 6 miles from airfield)
Fishermans Rest:- 7 Father Kearns Street, Edenderry Co Offaly +353 46 9731297
Hogans B&B:- Carrick Road, Edenderry Co Offaly +353 46 9732021
Auburn Lodge:- Edenderry Co Offaly +353 46 9731319 www.auburnlodgebb.com mailto:auburnlodgebb@gmail.com
Daingean (approx 7 miles from airfield)
Ekermore House:- Mount Lucas, Daingean Co Offaly +353 57 9353079
Beechlawn Lodge:- Clyduff, Daingean, Co Offaly +353 57 9353099
Clonbullogue (local village)
Wallace's B&B:- +353 87 2068356
Walsh Island (approx 3 miles from airflield)
Phelan's B&B:- +353 57 8649928
Coolealan (approx 4 miles from airflield)
O'Donohue's B&B:- +353 86 8316098
Portlaoise (approx 20 miles from airflied)
Portlaoise Heritage Hotel, Portlaoise, Co. Laois,
Tel: +353 (0) 5786 78 588
Fax: +353 (0) 5786 78 577
Email: info@theheritagehotel.com
Tullamore (approx 15 miles from airfield)
Tullamore Court Hotel, Tullamore, Co. Offaly
Tel: +353 (0) 57 93 46666
Fax: +353 (0) 57 93 46677
Website: www.tullamorecourthotel.ie
The Bridge House Hotel, Tullamore, Co. Offaly
Tel: +353 (0) 57 93 25600
Fax: +353 (0) 57 93 25690
Website: www.bridgehouse.com
Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge, Co. Kildare
Newbridge (approx 15 miles from airfield)
Tel: +353 (0) 45 431666
Fax: +353 (0) 45 434402
Website: www.keadeenhotel.ie