Information About Shannonbridge, Ireland
Previous stop: Ballinasloe
Next stop: Banagher
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Things to do in Shannonbridge
Back to topWhy do we recommend stopping here?
This is the point where counties Offaly, Roscommon and Galway meet and the River Suck joins the Shannon: hence the strategically placed and massive artillery Fortification dating from Napoleonic times, now restored and in use as a restaurant. The village of Shannonbridge is an old and long established angling centre
What is there to see?
Children will love the 9km rail trip through Blackwater Bog, near Shannonbridge. Learn about the bogs, how they were formed and worked through history and even try a little turf cutting! On the journey you will also learn about some of the more interesting archaeological finds in the bog.
The train carries a maximum of 53 people at a time, and travels on 3 foot narrow gauge track. The trip takes an hour and is well worth it. Along the journey you'll learn more about the boglands, their history, flora and fauna and the fascinating things being found in bogs like thousands of years old bog butter.
What can I visit?
Also nearby, and of particular interest if you have children to entertain, is the Ashbrook Open Farm and Agricultural Museum (April-Sept daily 10am-7pm; £2/2.54), with plenty of farm animals, donkeys, rare birds and farm implements.
Is this place famous for anything?
Clonony Castle , a mile or two further inland, is a ruined sixteenth-century tower house with a nineteenth-century reconstructed barn - to the side of which are buried Anne Boleyn's sisters, Elizabeth and Mary
Insider Information
The village has one of the oldest bridges still in use over the River Shannon, completed in 1757.
Is there a tourist office?
A tourist office is located at the west end of the Main Street.
Is there a golf course here or nearby?
Birr Golf Club, The Glenns, Birr, Co. Offaly. Tel. 0509 20082 email: info@birrgolfclub.com 18 hole parkland course, Par 70. Visitors are always welcome.
Eating and Drinking in Shannonbridge
Back to topBudget restaurant
Killeens Village Tavern
Address: Main Street, Shannonbridge
Atmosphere: Killeens Village Tavern is a famous 350 year old pub. Music nightly May-September; weekends only off-season On the ceiling above the bar one can see thousands of business cards left by the visitors down throughout the years.
Cuisine: Traditional Irish pub grub
Moderately priced restaurant
The Old Fort
Address: The Old Fort Restaurant is in the newly restored main building of the Shannonbridge Fortifications.
Atmosphere: Shortlisted as one of the 7 best restaurants in Leinster.
Opening Hours: Early Bird Menu Served 4-7pm (Available all evening Wed & Thurs)Evening Menu and A La Carte Menu Served 7-9.30pm Sunday.
Contact Details: Tel: 00353 (0)909674973 email: info@theoldfortrestaurant.com
Shopping in Shannonbridge
Back to topSupermarket
Killeens Tavern
Main Street, Shannonbridge
Practicalities at Shannonbridge
Back to topMooring
There is a floating Jetty located on the North side of bridge, also moorings available South side of bridge. Pump-outs available on the south side of the jetty
Can I get water here?
Yes
Are there any 220v points to plug the boat into?
No
Can I get fuel here?
No
Are there any waste pump facilities here?
Yes
Are there any public waste bins here?
Yes
Are there toilet/shower facilities here?
Yes
Is there a bank?
Nearest is Bank of Ireland, Banagher. Phone 00353 (0)90 9751303.
Is there an ATM?
Yes
Is there a doctor?
Nearest is Dr. Moya O'Brien, Banagher; Phone 00353 (0)90 9751151
Is there a pharmacy?
Nearest is Catherine Grimes Horan, Main Street Lower, Banagher. Phone: 00353 (0)90 9751608
