‘The Author’s House Visit ’ is a wonderful experience and especially for children, senior citizens, cubs, and scouts. Nestling in the Bog of Allen, off the beaten track, yet so easy to get to, on Dublin’s doorstep, in Co. Kildare, Ireland. It is here where Anita Hendy’s dream began in 1998.
Stand in the room where her inspired creative thoughts were put down on paper. Here, you too, may find magic and an aura so unique it is tangible.

‘The Authors House Visit ‘ connects the personality behind the great stories in Anita’s fabulous books. This is the stuff that creates those never to be forgotten memories for the whole family to take home.
Then, should you wish to follow in the footsteps of Anita’s characters and see those historical monuments, you may choose to explore the fun Heritage Trail of Anita’s books.

Directions for’ The Heritage Trail.’

Leaving 'The Authors House Visit ' turn left over the bridge to
'Ballyteague Castle' (CASTLE BOOK) From there, continue on the road you came traveling past a Thatched Cottage on the left on a bend. (COTTAGE BOOK).

Continue on the same road, travel through scenic Bog land (BOG BOOK) ending (1 half miles approx ) at a T Junction. Turn LEFT at this T Junction.
Come to 2nd T Junction, turn LEFT again. With The Hill of Allen on your right, travel on the main road towards Allen Cross Roads. ( Approx 1 half miles)

At this Staggered Cross Roads, turn left into main road, towards Allen Church. (CHURCH BOOK)

Then, on to Kilmeague Village. At the staggered cross roads in the village, turn left up the hill, At the top of Kilmeague hill, turn right towards Robertstown village ( approx 2 miles) (CANAL BOOK).

In Robertstown, ask for directions to Lowtown (Approx half mile) also mentioned in Canal Book.

The trail (approx 13 miles ) can be travelled by car, bus, on foot or bicycle, or in part by boat. Who knows, you may find The Bog of Allen is that special place of your ancestors, your family stories, perhaps, or the Church they may have attended or pray at your family graves.
Travel through breathtaking scenery, where there will be many things to see. ‘Macushla, Macushla, come, and Cead Mile Failte

To book your special ‘ The Author’s House Visit.’

Please Ring +353 087/2949626. Mon –Fri. 10-30 am to 4.30 pm.