Overnight Schedule
Newtowncashel - Barley Harbour - Lanesborough - Ballymahon 11:00am – 11.30am Arrive at The Local Pub & Lodge self catering apartments in Newtowncashel and check in.
11:30am – 11:45am Drive to Lanesborough (13km)
11:45am – 1:00pm Boat trip on Access for All boat taking in Saints Island, Lough Ree and the River Shannon
1.00pm - 2.15pm Lunch in Adies Bar and Restaurant
Locally made Lough Ree Gin also available for buying from the Distillery or from the local Supervalu.
2.15pm - 3.15pm Enjoy a walk around Commons Woodland Trail
3.15pm - 4.15pm Drive to Barley Harbour (17.5km) and take in the peaceful sights and sounds of this lovely scenic place
4.30pm Check out the collection of the renowned scultptors Michael & Keven Casey at Casey's Bog Oak right beside the entrance to Barley Harbour. You might want to bring a gift to a loved one.
5.15pm - 6.45pm Unpack, unwind and prepare for dinner
7pm - 10pm Transfer to Ballymahon (16km) and enjoy dinner, drinks and live music at Skelly's Bar.
Make your way back to Newtowncashel where there might hear some live music at The Local Pub & Lodge
Day 2 10.00am Check out of Local Lodge apartments
10.15am - 11.00am Transfer to Ballymahon (16km) and enjoy breakfast in Wilder & Gold Cafe
11:00pm –12:30pm Visit Ballymahon Library and pick up a EZxploring map brochure. Explore Ballymahon town in a fun way.
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12:30pm - 2:00pm Enjoy a leisurely lunch in Cooney's Hotel
2:00pm Drive to Saints Island (11km) and visit the ruins of the Augustinian Priory dating back to 542AD. Enjoy the tranquility of this peaceful spot.
Depart for home
The Royal Canal Greenway & National Famine Way can also be explored with a fun EZxploring map which will be available from Ballymahon Library or why not take the scenic route home on the Mid Shannon Driving Trail ?