Shannon Towns & Bars - Ballina| Killaloe / Ballina is situated on the banks of the River Shannon, about one kilometre below Lough Derg, in a valley hemmed in by the Slieve Bernagh mountains of Clare and the Arra hills of Tipperary. It is the centre of a beautiful and historic district - a land of legend and story, endowed by nature with a beauty unsurpassed along the Shannon basin.
History - Man first settled in the area over 6,000 years ago and the megalithic tombs are a link with that prehistoric era. The many ring forts date from Celtic times; while the oratories, churches and cathedral are monuments of the early Christian and medieval periods. Our Bit - This is as far as we could go by (hire) boat. Since our travels there has been massive investment into the section from here to Limerick. Hopefully we'll be able to do this stretch when its complete. Ballina side of the River is the logical place to moor up, but its only a walk across the bridge to Killaloe. |
Galloping Hogan's |
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June 2001 |
Other Pubs / Restaurants in BallinaI have not yet visited these pubs, and therefore any comments have been taken from the web, and are not by me.Any links below are to Adlib's Restaurants in Ireland Site. |
Crotty's Bar & Eating House"Crotty's Bar & Restaurant, delicious food in one of Killaloe's most popular venues, this very central bar also offers a covered yard for summer dining." |
Molly's Bar & Restaurant"Molly's Bar & Restaurant which was formerly an RIC Police Station dating back to 1829 is now renowned for its food, drinks, friendly atmosphere and lively traditional and modern music sessions." Ballina. Tel: (061) 376632, Fax: (061) 376132 |
Goosers Bar and Eating HouseBallina. Tel: 061 376791 |
Watermans Lodge & Courtyard RestaurantBallina. Tel: 061 376333 |
The Bodhran Pub & RestaurantChurch Street. Tel: 061 376762 |
The Gallery RestaurantBury Street Ballina Co. Mayo |
Brogans Bar & RestaurantGarden Street Ballina Co. Mayo |
Candle Light GrillBelleek Castle Hotel Ballina Co. Mayo |
Gaughan's PubO' Rahilly Street Ballina Co. Mayo |
Padraic's RestaurantTone Street Ballina Co. Mayo |
The Cherry Tree RestaurantLakeside Ballina Killaloe Co. Tipperary |
Paddy Jordan's BarStation Road Ballina Co Mayo |
Crockets on the QuayBallina Co. Mayo |
Chungs At TuiliosPearse St Ballina Co Mayo |
Gaughran's PubO'Rahilly St Ballina Co Mayo |
Murphy Brothers Bar & RestaurantClare Street Ballina Co. Mayo |
Comments and additional material on the bars in this area are always welcome.
I can be contacted at Neil MacPherson.
Last Updated 10th July 2007 - Neils Travel Web - Ireland - Ballina - Pubs
● Galloping Hogan's - is on the green opposite the moorings by the bridge. The pub is part of the
original railway station which closed almost 50 years ago. The pub was always fairly crowded
mainly with tourists using the bar and the attached restaurant. The food was excellent a pretty good seafood chowder) with
a large menu (disguised as a old newspaper detailing the Titanic disaster for some unknown reason).