Information About Banagher, Ireland
Previous stop: Shannonbridge
Next stop: Portumna
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Things to do in Banagher
Back to topWhy do we recommend stopping here?
The town, a typical rural Irish market town, attracts thousands of visitors each year for some great fishing. The recently built marina offers superb facilities for all who stay here and has a wonderful array of both restaurants and pubs and lively music sessions which can last into the small hours especially during the long summer evenings.
What is there to see?
The bridge itself is a famous attraction with its Napoleonic fort built in the 1800's to protect the town against a French invasion from the West of Ireland. The other ancient defences that can be viewed include the only inland Martello Tower in Ireland, Fort Falkland and Fort Eliza.
What can I visit?
Take a taxi to Lusmagh Pet Farm - this ever popular farm boasts a large variety of farm animals as well as a nature trail, farm machinery, breeding ostriches and a coffee shop.
Birr Castle Demesne (8 miles from Banagher): Ireland’s largest award-wining gardens and Historic Science Centre revealing the lives and scientific achievements of the Earls of Rosse, The Third Earl’s World Famous Great Telescope
Is this place famous for anything?
The town is the home of the Banagher Concrete Group, the company who made the blocks and internal rings for the Channel Tunnel.
Do any famous people live here?
Famous residents have included Anthony Trollope, the Brontë sisters and singer/artist Johnny McEvoy.
Insider Information
The Banagher Coarse Angling Festival and the Portumna Classic match competitions are held every year at a number of venues in the area, usually in April/May and again in September/October.
Is there a public swimming pool?
The delightful riverside park contains an open-air swimming pool
Is there a tourist office?
Tourist Information Centre at the Crank House
Is there a golf course here or nearby?
Birr Golf Club: Enjoy a relaxing round golf in the Glenns, a wonderful 18 hole parkland course, par 70.
Is there anything else worth mentioning?
Banagher Equestrian Centre, Meenaun, Banagher. Banagher Horse Fair – September
Eating and Drinking in Banagher
Back to topBest places to drink an aperitif?
Pat's Olde Bar - an old-fashioned bar with open fires, bar food. Live music and traditional sessions at weekends.
Houghs Pub, Banagher is another popular pub with live music
Budget restaurant
Pat's Olde Bar - an old-fashioned bar with open fires, bar food. Live music and traditional sessions at weekends.
Shopping in Banagher
Back to topSupermarket
Centra
Main Street, Banagher
What other shops are there??
Traditional high street shops - mostly concentrated in Main Street
Practicalities at Banagher
Back to topMooring
Mooring available in the Harbour just before the bridge on South side after Carrick Craft and Silverline cruisers Mon-Thurs only.
Can I get water here?
Yes
Are there any 220v points to plug the boat into?
Yes
Can I get fuel here?
Yes
Are there any waste pump facilities here?
Yes
Are there any public waste bins here?
Yes
Are there toilet/shower facilities here?
No
Is there a bank?
Yes - Bank of Ireland, Banagher. Open Mondays 10am to 4pm
From Tuesdays to Fridays 10am to 3pm.
Is there an ATM?
Yes, at Bank of Ireland
Is there a post office?
Yes. Harbour Road, Banagher. Open Mondays to Fridays 9.30 am to 12.30 and 1.30 pm to 5 pm. Saturdays: 9.30 am to 12.30
Is there a doctor?
Health Centre, Banagher Tel: 0509 51247
Is there a pharmacy?
Catherine Grimes Horan, Main Street Lower, Banagher. Phone: 00353 (0)90 9751608
Can I get internet access here?
At the library
