What to do and see in Ballyshannon, County Donegal: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

October 13, 2021 Toi Mattera

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

Abbey Lane, Ballyshannon Ireland 353-72-51580
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

The Abbey Mill

2. Ballyshannon and District Museum

Top Floor, Slevins Dept. Store Main Street, Ballyshannon Ireland +353 87 193 7166 [email protected] http://bernie63paintings.wixsite.com/berniesfotos/eire2018
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4.5 based on 30 reviews

Ballyshannon and District Museum

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

Main St, Ballyshannon Ireland http://www.rorygallagher.com
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4.5 based on 115 reviews

Rory Gallagher Statue

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. Dicey Reilly's Pub & Off-Licence

Market Street, Ballyshannon Ireland +353 71 985 1371 http://www.diceys.com
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4.5 based on 44 reviews

Dicey Reilly's Pub & Off-Licence

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

Main Street, Ballyshannon Ireland +353 87 964 9654 https://www.facebook.com/LocalHands/timeline
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Local Hands Art Gallery & Gift Shop

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.

6. Castle Adventure Open Farm

Wardtown Castle, Ballyshannon Ireland +353 71 985 2688 http://www.openfarm.ie
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4.5 based on 94 reviews

Castle Adventure Open Farm

Reviewed By 787gerryw - Manchester, United Kingdom

Visited here with family and grandchildren and had a fantastic day out.Entrance Price was very reasonable at €7.50 and you could stay all day.Great mix of indoor and outdoor activities for all ages so if it happened to rain there would still be lots to do.Staff were all great,friendly and helpful.We took a picnic which a lot of families seemed to do,but the cafe food looked very good and was reasonable priced.Would totally recommend for any children from 2 to 12 .

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