Location: Ballyshannon
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Ballyshannon (Irish: Béal Átha Seanaidh, meaning "The Mouth of Seannach's ford") is a town in County Donegal, Ireland. Located at the southern end of the county where the N3 from Dublin ends and the N15 crosses the River Erne, it claims to be the oldest town in Ireland.
Restaurants in Ballyshannon
1. The Abbey Mill
2. Ballyshannon and District Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
The Ballyshannon and District Museum is a grass-root project driven by community spirit and inspired by the town and hinterland’s rich heritage. The museum is dedicated to the preservation of the shared histories of the local community and to the presentation of such histories through our exciting exhibitions and collections. Why not stop by today and journey through time in Ireland’s oldest town.
3. Rory Gallagher Statue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By HarryA241 - Stonehaven, United Kingdom
Situated yards from Dorrians Imperial Hotel, Ballyshannon, the oldest town in Ireland. The statue is of the famous rock musician who was born in this small town in Donegal.
4. Saint Patrick's Well
5. Dicey Reilly's Pub & Off-Licence
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4.5 based on 44 reviews
Venues as popular as Dicey Reilly's just don't come into existence overnight. The hostelry dates back to 1856 when Micheal Gavigan first open the doors of the pub.Indeed the building was also the home of Margaret Delap who was later to become the wife of Thomas Barton of Barton and Guestier fame. No trip to Ballyshannon could be complete, without a visit to one of the towns longest established and finest hostelries, Dicey's as it is affectionately known by the locals. The family run bar, off licence & microbrewery is now in its third century of trading as a Public House and has come up for mention in publications all over the Globe. Winter Opening Hours Bar: Monday - Thursday from 4pm to close. Friday to Sunday from 1pm to close Off-Licence: Monday - Sunday 12pm to 10pm Brewery: Tours by appointment Summer Opening Hours Bar: Monday - Sunday from 1pm to close. Off-Licence: Monday - Sunday 12pm to 10pm Brewery: Tours by appointment
6. Local Hands Art Gallery & Gift Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By shupersarah - Bangor, United Kingdom
Great shop for nosy at local crafts and good place to pick up nice gifts/ cards and unique paintings/pictures of local area.
