Davida's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Ballymahon
This area is known for fishing and kayaking
A recent addition to the town for travellers who wish to avail of the beautiful Royal Canal (Brannigan Harbour) Greenway which is about 1km from this store. From here you can choose to cycle along to other towns and villages for sightseeing and refreshments
Ballymahon Greenway Cycles
Mostrim RoadA recent addition to the town for travellers who wish to avail of the beautiful Royal Canal (Brannigan Harbour) Greenway which is about 1km from this store. From here you can choose to cycle along to other towns and villages for sightseeing and refreshments
Stretching from Dublin to Longford, the Royal Canal passes through Ballymahon. Perfect for a walk or cycle
12 locals recommend
Royal Canal
Stretching from Dublin to Longford, the Royal Canal passes through Ballymahon. Perfect for a walk or cycle
Longford Forest for walking and cycling. Connects to the Royal Canal. CentreParcs is nestled in the middle of this forest. A coffee shop is usually open Thursday-Sunday during peak season
Newcastle Wood
4 Newcastle RoadLongford Forest for walking and cycling. Connects to the Royal Canal. CentreParcs is nestled in the middle of this forest. A coffee shop is usually open Thursday-Sunday during peak season
Abbeyshrule Aerodrome
Lough Ree
Hotel overlooking Lough Ree. Newly renovated to a high standard. Restaurant and bar. Worth going just for a coffee and stroll. 15 minute drive to this terrific location
9 locals recommend
Glasson Hotel & Golf Club
Hotel overlooking Lough Ree. Newly renovated to a high standard. Restaurant and bar. Worth going just for a coffee and stroll. 15 minute drive to this terrific location
Athlone is a lovely town and well worth a visit. Shopping, food, walks by the River Shannon all nestled neatly together. An old medieval town with a castle 🏰 too!
20 locals recommend
Athlone
Athlone is a lovely town and well worth a visit. Shopping, food, walks by the River Shannon all nestled neatly together. An old medieval town with a castle 🏰 too!
Fantastic historical house and large park area connected to Lough Ennel. Pet farm and areas for children to play. Bring a picnic. An absolute gem. Entrance fee
36 locals recommend
Belvedere House Gardens & Park
Fantastic historical house and large park area connected to Lough Ennel. Pet farm and areas for children to play. Bring a picnic. An absolute gem. Entrance fee
Wonderful walk around the bog as well as this interesting free tour with free parking
8 locals recommend
Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre
2 Cartron RdWonderful walk around the bog as well as this interesting free tour with free parking
Athlone Castle Visitor Centre
Reasonable fitness required, though on a clear day once you reach the top you can see up to nine counties of beautiful green landscape.
Corn Hill, Dooroc, Co. Longford, Ireland
Reasonable fitness required, though on a clear day once you reach the top you can see up to nine counties of beautiful green landscape.
Close to Athlone. Perfect to bring a picnic while watching boats 🛥️ at the marina.
Coosan Point Rd, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland
Close to Athlone. Perfect to bring a picnic while watching boats 🛥️ at the marina.
An ancient ceremonial site and considered to be the symbolic centre of Ireland. Known for its Bealtine Fire Festival in May.
10 locals recommend
Uisneach Hill
An ancient ceremonial site and considered to be the symbolic centre of Ireland. Known for its Bealtine Fire Festival in May.
Located at Coosan Point, this little train gives your further aspects of Lough Ree and is very tranquil. Bring a picnic on a lazy day and enjoy!
Lough Ree Park Walking Trail
Located at Coosan Point, this little train gives your further aspects of Lough Ree and is very tranquil. Bring a picnic on a lazy day and enjoy!
Food scene
Just some of my favourite places. Though there are many others to choose from!
Another spot for food and drink that won’t break the bank. It’s dog friendly and has the best Guinness in the town. Food is fair and always improving. Staff are super friendly and refurbishments are constantly ongoing to provide a lovely rustic country yet contemporary feeling on your visit.
Skellys Bar & Guest House
Main StreetAnother spot for food and drink that won’t break the bank. It’s dog friendly and has the best Guinness in the town. Food is fair and always improving. Staff are super friendly and refurbishments are constantly ongoing to provide a lovely rustic country yet contemporary feeling on your visit.
Contemporary coffee shop with cakes and treats and friendly staff. The carrot cake is sublime. Best in Ireland imo
Wilder & GOLD
Main StreetContemporary coffee shop with cakes and treats and friendly staff. The carrot cake is sublime. Best in Ireland imo
Affordable great food and friendly staff. I love their Chowder washed down with a pint of Guinness
Cooney's Hotel
14 Main StreetAffordable great food and friendly staff. I love their Chowder washed down with a pint of Guinness
15 minutes drive will bring you to this stunning location which sits at the edge of Lough Ree. Wonderful friendly staff and food. Prices are in the upper end, though as an experience worth the treat! Book on a hot sunny day or as dusk settles for the best views.
8 locals recommend
Wineport Lodge
15 minutes drive will bring you to this stunning location which sits at the edge of Lough Ree. Wonderful friendly staff and food. Prices are in the upper end, though as an experience worth the treat! Book on a hot sunny day or as dusk settles for the best views.
Reasonably priced food 15 mins drive in Glasson which is on the way to Athlone (N55 route). Very friendly staff. You might need to prebook at weekends as it’s highly popular.
7 locals recommend
Grogan's
GlassonReasonably priced food 15 mins drive in Glasson which is on the way to Athlone (N55 route). Very friendly staff. You might need to prebook at weekends as it’s highly popular.
Excellent for gas stop and to get refreshments like coffee/tea/drinks. Take away cold/hot food
Maxol/Centra Ballymahon
Excellent for gas stop and to get refreshments like coffee/tea/drinks. Take away cold/hot food
Jolly Boys Pizza & Grill Ballymahon
Outside eating area available. Book in advance during weekends.