Rathdrum is an ideal location for hill walking, cycling, canoeing and touring.  Pubs, lounges and restaurants offer good value day and night service and entertainment.  Rathdrum was the birthplace of Charles Stewart Parnell, one of the greatest political leaders of modern Irish history. Visitors are introduced to Avondale House by way of a video presentation of the life of Parnell, which is followed by a stroll around this historic house. The house is set amongst the Avondale Forest, which is excellent for both picnics and walking. In the town there is the Parnell National Memorial Park.