Explore the River Shannon, its wildlife and its spectacular scenery by hiring a boat or taking a cruise. Experience breathtaking views with a variety of relaxing sightseeing tours and learn all about the various sites dotted along the lake.

If you fancy paddling your own canoe, hire one to explore the canoe trails on the lake. If you need more adrenalin, try your hand at sailing, windsurfing or kayaking, rental options available.

Lough Derg’s clear, clean waters are renowned for both coarse and trout fishing.

Breathe in the views along the long-distance Lough Derg Way and East Clare Way or sample day treks along their routes.

If two wheels are more your thing, hire a bike and get off the beaten track by exploring the many cycle routes in the area.

Browse the many shops and galleries or immerse yourself in the town’s history.

Since prehistoric times, Killaloe Ballina has been an important site and once was the seat of Brian Ború (940-1014), the High King of Ireland. His numerous descendants assisted in building the Cathedral and other churches not far from the river’s bank.

Killaloe has heritage town status so you’re assured that history is around every corner. Immerse yourself in it by visiting the Brian Ború Heritage Centre which charts the story of Killaloe and Brian Ború or follow our self guided heritage trail around the town.

Killaloe and Ballina are well known for their variety of award winning restaurants, pubs and cafés. In fact, many come to the area just to have a meal and watch the Shannon pass by.

The range of accommodation stretches from top quality hotels to friendly B&B’s, guest houses and self catering options – all offering excellent value for money.

Killaloe Ballina is magical by night. Watch our distinctive 13 arch bridge and the streets be transformed as night falls. Take in the welcoming atmosphere in the multiple bars and award winning restaurants. Food lovers have a wide choice in restaurants as well as bistros and bars, many in appealing waterside locations.

Impromptu sessions of authentic traditional music and set dancing frequently break out in bars. Ask locally or at the tourist office for the best musical nights and locations.

Two Mile Gate (Ballycuggaran Beach) Our Blue Flag Beach. Here you can feed the ducks, swans, take a stroll around the area, fish, and for the courageous, take a dip in the cool waters of Lough Derg. Scenic picnic area.

Clarisford Park Has a 1000m running/walking trail, playing and training fields. It is open to pedestrians with ample parking for casual users. Dog walkers are welcome provided all dogs are on a leash and are cleaned up after.

Further trails can be found by downloading the following apps:

The Lough Derg Heritage Trail is an app that gives you detailed routes around Lough Derg. The app has detailed descriptions of all the points of interest along the way. Listen to a guided tour and browse great photographs of the area.

https://itunes.apple.com/ie/app/lough-derg-heritage-trail/id647179890?mt=8

Lough Derg Trails includes over 20 different types of activity trails around Ireland’s Lough Derg, making it the most comprehensive mobile application for leisure trails ever produced in Ireland. The app features a mix of loop walks, long distance way-marked ways, cycling trails, driving routes, heritage trails and water-based trails.

https://itunes.apple.com/ie/app/lough-derg-trails-shannon/id499605222?mt=8

Brian Boru Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Office

Located on the bridge on what was the site of the lock keeper’s residence. Its tourist office offers an information service on booking accommodations, places to eat, routes to take, maps, guides and books, places to visit, things to do and information on national and local events. Open May - September 061 376866

St. Flannan’s Cathedral & St. Flannan’s Oratory

This fine Romanesque cathedral was founded about 1185 by Donal Mór O’Brien (1168-1194) but was later destroyed. The beautiful west door of the church was preserved and when the present structure was built in the early 13th century, it was inserted into the building where it can be seen today. The Thorgrim Stone, before the doorway, is unique for its Ogham and Runic inscriptions. In the grounds is a Romanesque church, St. Flannan’s Oratory, dating from the 12th century.

St. Flannan’s Catholic Church & St. Lua’s Oratory

This is the highest point in the village and was originally the site of Brian Boru’s Kincora Palace. The church was built in 1836-37. Within its grounds stands St. Lua’s Oratory. It originally stood on Friar’s Island in the River Shannon, but was moved and re-erected here as the island was due to be flooded with the opening of the Shannon hydroelectric scheme at Ardnacrusha in 1929.

Aillebaun Walkway

Picturesque walkway between the houses of Main Street and Canal Bank.

Béal Boru or Brian Boru’s Fort

Located just on the outskirts of Killaloe, but within an easy 15 minute footpath walk, this fort is well sign posted and is a lovely serene ring fort that has been dated to the time of King Brian Boru’s reign.

Tobermurragh Well

Near the pier head, this is named after Brian Boru’s son, Murrough, who was baptised at this well. The well supplied the town with water before a piped water scheme came into operation. At the end of the 19th century the well was enclosed with red brick.

Canal Bank

The canal was opened in 1799 to bypass the rapids on the river. It was a vital link in the navigation route between Limerick and other ports on the Shannon. The canal became redundant in 1929 when the water level was raised over the rapids due to the opening of the hydroelectric station down river.

Farmers’ Market

On the land bank between the river and the canal (Between the waters) a farmers’ market of locally produced goods and crafts. Sundays between 11am and 3pm.

The Old Mill

Across The River Shannon you can see an historic building that was once a Marble Mill (1837) and then Major Lefroy’s flour mill (1860). The building is now owned by the ESB. There is no access to the mill.

Our Lady and St. Lua’s Catholic Church

Built 1843-1846 overlooking The River Shannon and the very picturesque Killaloe.

Templeachally Church Ruins

The ruins of Templeachally or ‘The Church of the Callow or Marsh’ contain the remains of a 12th century Romanesque church.

Riverside Park & Slipway, and Outdoor Pool

The old railway line path now forms part of the community Riverside Park. Facilities at the park include a children’s playground, BBQ stands, car parking, summertime outdoor pool, and public slipway.

Old Railway line path

The path that can be seen along the river bank at this point marks the route of the permanent way of the railway that serviced Killaloe Ballina from 1862 until 1944. Visible also is an old pedestrian bridge that used to go over the tracks. Here it is clear to see the arch where the train used to pass underneath the road bridge. The railway tracks were removed in the 1950s.

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Killaloe Ballina

The towns of Killaloe/Ballina are amongst Ireland’s most picturesque attractions. Linked by a beautiful 13 arch bridge, it’s a place that captures a true sense of peace and warmth.

Killaloe, on the Clare side of the river, is made up of charming narrow streets, flanked by old shops along the steep hill looking

down over the 13th century cathedral.

Ballina, on the Tipperary side, offers an excellent riverside park and seasonal outdoor swimming pool. There are plenty of moorings for cruisers to stop off and explore. Mixed in with the interesting

heritage of the towns, both Killaloe & Ballina are home to boutiques, bakeries, artisan shops, pubs and galleries making it the perfect

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1 AnnaCarriga Estate - selfcatering ...............061-376777 ...........................................................................087-9844383

ACCOMMODATION - B&B

2 Carramore Lodge B&B ...................................061-376704 ...........................................................................086-3728477 3 Derg House B&B ...........................................061-375599 4 Lantern House B&B........................................061-923034 ...........................................................................087-9373178 5 Lakeland House B&B .....................................061-375658 ...........................................................................087-6387653 6 Shannon Breeze B&B .....................................061-375027 7 Whitehorn Lodge B&B ...................................061-375257 ...........................................................................087-917723587 Glocca Morra B&B ....................................061 923172

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8 The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre .........061-376122

ACCOUNTANCY & FINANCIAL SERVICES

9 Ballina Accountacy Services .........................087-857589410 Niall Shinners Financial Solutions ...............087-6832239

AUCTIONEERS

11 Clare Tipp Properties ......................................061-37655012 Harry Brann Auctioneers & Valuers ...........061-376380 ...........................................................................061-375951

BEAUTY AND HAIR SALONS

13 Barbers Corner ................................................085-215656314 Boru Health & Beauty ....................................061-37656415 ML’s Hair Studio .............................................061-37480016 Next Generation Barbershop ........................085-868636217 The Powder Room ..........................................061-37597918 TotalCare ..........................................................061-92222287 Therese’s Hair Salon ......................................087 6811801

BOAT TRIPS

21 Killaloe River Cruises .....................................086 8140559

BOUTIQUES & FASHION HOUSES

19 Amore Mio Bridal & Fashion Boutique ......061-62233322 Fine Rags .........................................................061-376664 ...........................................................................087-214484620 Joanne’s Fashion House ................................061-37573523 Lady Penelope .................................................061-622633

BOUNCING CASTLES

24 AAA Bouncing Castles ..................................086 0595571

COFFEE SHOPS & RESTAURANTS

1 AnnaCarriga Brasserie .................................061 376777 8 The Lakeside Hotel Restaurant ....................061 37612225 Bake Away .......................................................061-37500426 Scoops Ice Cream Parlour .............................061-62247127 Simply Delicious ..............................................061-37533528 The Coffee Pot .................................................061-37559929 Wooden Spoon ................................................061-62241569 Brian Boru on The Hill ...................................061 374458 ...........................................................................086 223317179 Cherry Tree Restaurant .................................061 37568873 Flanagan’s Restaurant on the Lake ............061 62279074 Goosers Bar & Eating House ........................061 37679176 Molly’s Bar & Restaurant ..............................061 37663280 Tuscany Bistro .................................................061 37688881 Wood Brother’s Bistro ....................................061 376230

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30 Jolly Tots...........................................................061-37451131 Mother Goose ..................................................061-375666

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32 Planet Tri & Bike Rental ................................061-622062

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33 Ballina Engineering.........................................087-6384038

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1 AnnaCarriga Marina & Boat Hire ................061-376777 ...........................................................................087-984438334 Fishing for Kids ...............................................087-785663334 Shannon Lakeboat & Mini Cruiser Hire .....087-785663336 TJ’s Angling Centre ........................................061-376009 ...........................................................................087 8108225

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37 Lavinia’s Floral Design ..................................085-1350350 ...........................................................................061-376890

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41 Larkin’s Emo Petrol & Gala Foodstore .......061-37498542 Mace - Maxol Ballina .....................................061-375004

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38 An Siopa Beag .................................................061-37577049 Brown Paper ....................................................061-62200050 S.Collins Pharmacy & Celtic Cat ..................061-376127 ...........................................................................061-375205

HARDWARE & HOME IMPROVEMENTS

51 Aidan Coyne Painting & Decorating ...........087-228281533 Ballina Engineering.........................................087-638403852 Colm Spain Electrics ......................................086-313666753 Kieran Scullane Home Improvements .........086-244980754 McKeoghs Hardware......................................061-37624955 McKeoghs Painter & Decorator ...................061-37650256 Martin Ryan Stoneworks ...............................061-375121 ...........................................................................087-276001257 Ryan Stoves .....................................................067-42709

HEALTH & WELLBEING

38 An Siopa Beag .................................................061-37577058 Sean Collins Pharmacy & Celtic Cat ...........061-376127 ...........................................................................061-37520559 Dr. Bernie Lynch .............................................061-37433360 Green Cross Phamacy ....................................061-62012861 Grogans Pharmacy & Opticians ...................061-37611862 Oak Osteopathy Associates ..........................061-374618 ...........................................................................087-947833163 MVD Physiotherapy Clinic ............................061-375524 ...........................................................................087-235003764 Satmya ..............................................................061-622751

MARKETING & DESIGN

65 Maverick Communications ...........................061-62014766 One Little Studio .............................................087 2776685

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67 O’Donovan Insurances ...................................061 376103

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68 The Laundry Shop ..........................................085 7198053

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69 Brian Boru on The Hill ...................................061 374458 ...........................................................................086 223317143 McKeogh’s Foodmarket .................................061-375553

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47 Bridge House Studios .....................................086 3927531

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70 Charlie McGeever Photography ...................061 374831 ...........................................................................087 287203371 Horsfall Photography ......................................086 7288885

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72 Spencer Donovan Solicitors ..........................061 374222

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64 Satmya ..............................................................061-62275162 Oak Osteopathy Associates ..........................061-374618 ...........................................................................087-9478331

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69 Brian Boru on The Hill ...................................061 374458 ...........................................................................086 223317173 Flanagan’s on the Lake .................................061 62279074 Goosers Bar ......................................................061 37679175 Mill’s Bar ..........................................................061 37480076 Molly’s Bar .......................................................061 37663277 Reddan’s Pub...................................................061 376106 ...........................................................................087 839279378 The Anchor Inn ...............................................061 376108 ...........................................................................087 2931094

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82 Mario’s Italian Take Away ............................061 37504583 New York Pizza ...............................................061 622473

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