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Heron Sauna

St Mullin's, Co. Carlow

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Riverside in Co. Carlow

Heron Sauna

St Mullin's, Co. Carlow

Heron Sauna is a wood-fired sauna on the quay at St Mullin's, on the banks of the River Barrow, one of the prettiest stretches of the Barrow Way. There's a plunge pool and cold shower, or swim in the river itself.

Rated 5.0 from 115 Google reviews (October 2026)

  • Wood-fired
  • Cold plunge
  • Showers
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At a glance

Where
St Mullin's, Co. Carlow
Setting
Riverside
The sauna
Wood-fired
Cooling off
Cold plunge, River nearby
Facilities
Showers
Groups
Not listed
Access
Not listed
Last checked
October 2026

About Heron Sauna

Reviewers describe it as spacious, well organised and spotless, with friendly, welcoming staff.

What people say

Our summary of 115 Google reviews, averaging 5.0, read in October 2026.

Welcoming staff
Mentioned in 13 reviews.
Plunge pool
The plunge pool comes up in a dozen reviews.
The Barrow
River swimming and the riverside setting are a big draw.

Good to know

  • Pair it with a walk or cycle on the Barrow Way.
  • Closed Tuesdays and Thursdays when we checked.

Heron Sauna: quick answers

When is Heron Sauna open?

As of October 2026: Monday and Wednesday 5pm to 9pm; Friday 5pm to 9pm; Saturday and Sunday 11am to 9pm; Tuesday and Thursday Closed. Check their booking page before you travel.

Does Heron Sauna have an ice bath?

Yes. Heron Sauna has cold plunge pools beside the sauna, so you can go straight from the heat into the cold.

Where is Heron Sauna?

The Quay, St Mullin's, Co. Carlow, in County Carlow.

Saunas nearby

All saunas in CarlowIce baths and cold plunges