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happyhourkid Says: If you happen to be a wildlife lover and happen to be in the area this is a must-do thing. Go to Eagles Flying (Ireland's largest sanctuary for birds of prey) where you can take in a free flying display at either 11 a.m. & 3 p.m daily. They last about 45 minutes per show. I...
happyhourkid Says: The Caves of Keash are located near the summit of Keshcorran, which is called a hill but is more like a mountain to the average US Midwesterner. It is located in the small farming community of Kesh, about 5km south of Ballymote on Route 295. The caves are pre-glacial, and...
happyhourkid Says: Ballymote Castle was begun in 1300. It is famous for the Book of Ballymote-a 14th century 500 page manuscript, and was once the strongest fortress in Connaught province (Western Ireland). Here are a few pictures of the various times I have stopped by.
Mill House: The Best B & B Option
happyhourkid Says: Any time I've ever been to Ballymote I have stayed with family or at the Coach House. But now having stayed here this is probably going to be my first option when visiting in the future. My brother and his wife also stayed there on their honeymoon and came back raving about...
Coach House Hotel: The Premier Place to Stay
happyhourkid Says: Although there are enough places to choose from in and around Ballymote, the Coach House Hotel is possibly the most versatile and and best located accomodation. It sits only about 1/2 block off Main Street on a street that joins Main Street about halfway its length. The...
The Rock Cafe: Don't miss the homemade cakes and pies!!
AnnHatzimangas Says: The food is great! Healthy, wholesome, made with all fresh ingredients, from scratch. Wonderful place to go for a Full Irish Breakfast. The staff are very friendly, service is fast, and the cafe'/'facilities are spotless..The cafe is centrally located, just the right size...
Doddy's: The Hottest Spot in Town
happyhourkid Says: Doddy's is a pretty decent sized place but still gets crowded on the weekend. There's a mixed crowd in here, but it is mainly an 18-30 crowd. From talking to some of the people there it seems as though some people come down from Sligo town when they're looking for something...
Fawlty Towers: A little more "sporty"
happyhourkid Says: Here's a place right on main street and within a few feet of Gormley's and Doddy's. The building is old fasioned by age, not by decor. If you want to shoot some billiards or snooker, this is the place in town to do so. Mostly a younger crowd is in here usually. It also...
Gormley's: A little more festive
happyhourkid Says: A good and more 'hip' place located roughly on the center of Main Street that attracts a younger but still mixed crowd. It is at the jonction of Grattan Street and is within a 1/2 block of the Coach House Hotel. Casual
L. Hayden: A DIVE in a town full of them :)
happyhourkid Says: Another one of those places that aren't pretty to look at but you will have some memorable times drinking and getting to know the locals.Excuse the picture. It was getting late and we were drinking like fish that night. As you can see, I was hanging on for dear life, and the...
Donagh A. Tighe: A good spacious pub that also serves decent food.
happyhourkid Says: Donagh A. Tighe, right down the street from Scully's. This has always been a good place to hang out for a while and have a few drinks and can always be relied on to serve up some decent pub grub. The last time I was there someone in my family ordered an Irish coffee. After...
Scully's Horseshoe Bar: Great for meeting with locals
happyhourkid Says: On my last visit to Scully's I got a pretty interesting surprise. My family and I were having a few drinks and having a good time with some of the locals. From the onset when we walked in we clearly looked like out-of-towners but the locals grew curious of us-probably...
O'Hara Bar: Drink Close to Home
happyhourkid Says: This is a great nightlife option, especially if you are staying at the Coach House Hotel. O'Hara's Bar is part of the hotel. It is a modern pub that offers anything from sports-latent TV's or live music on varous nights. Casual
happyhourkid Says: Thursday is the traditional market day in Ballymote. On this day, local business owners set up stalls selling their specialties. You can purchase anything from flowers, fresh vegetables, clothing, hats, and much more.There is also a livestock auction, in case you've never...
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Although there are enough places to choose from in and around Ballymote, the Coach House Hotel is possibly the most versatile and and best located accomodation....
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My Ancestral Hometown-Baile an Mhóta
To the average tourist just passing through, Ballymote looks like just any average 'off the beaten path' old Irish market town with a few things here and there to see and do. For me, it's literally my...
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