Information About Tarmonbarry, Ireland
Previous stop: Lanesborough
Next stop: Roosky
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Things to do in Tarmonbarry
Back to topWhy do we recommend stopping here?
A good overnight stop, only a short distance from two good pubs which offer quality bar food. A short walk to Richmond harbour in Clondra which is the start of the Royal Canal which finishes In Dublin
What can I visit?
Carrigglas Manor is a beautifully restored Gothic Revival style Manor house built by Thomas Lefroy in 1837 and which has been the Lefroy family seat ever since. The Abbey (in the church grounds) is late 12th century but there is evidence to suggest lower part of walls and the foundations are the remains of an even earlier church, possibly 9th century.
Insider Information
Chief Justice Thomas Lefroy who built the Carrigglas Manor was a youthful inamorato of the novelist Jane Austen, it is frequently suggested that the character Darcy in Pride and Prejudice was modelled on him.
Eating and Drinking in Tarmonbarry
Back to topBest places to drink an aperitif?
Keenans
Atmosphere: traditional Irish pub with numerous awards for its food
Contact Details: Tel: +353 (43) 26052
Budget restaurant
Keenans - for their bar menu
Address: Overlooking the Shannon at Tarmonbarry.
Atmosphere: Multi award winnning bar and restaurant which apparently attracts many famous people.
Cuisine: Fresh prepared, homecooked food. Main courses are around the €15 mark, or above and they also serve a delicious range of freshly made sandwiches.
Contact Details: Tel: +353 (0)43 26052
Moderately priced restaurant
The Purple Onion, Bar, restaurant and art gallery. Starters from around €5 upwards, main courses average around €19. Daily specials.
Address: Located on the left hand side in the village, beside the Garda Station.
Atmosphere: Quirky! Check out their website - www.purpleonion.ie
Cuisine: Using as much local Irish produce as possible
Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 17.30 - 21.30 and Sunday 12.30 -19.30
Contact Details: Tel : +353 (0)43 59919
Shopping in Tarmonbarry
Back to topSupermarket
You can shop at the small supermarket at the petrol station heading west out of village
Tarmonbarry, Clondra
Practicalities at Tarmonbarry
Back to topMooring
Mooring is available between the bridge and the lock, or to the south of the lock - a 5 minute walk to the village. Please do not enter the new private marina south of the lock.
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?
No
Are there any public waste bins here?
Yes
Are there toilet/shower facilities here?
No
Is there a bank?
No - nearest would be Longford
Is there an ATM?
No - nearest would be Longford
Is there a post office?
No
Is there a doctor?
No - nearest would be Longford
Is there a dentist?
No - nearest would be Longford
Is there a pharmacy?
No - nearest would be Longford
