While at Battlebridge, why don't you?...
Acclimatise to the country life
Sit and relax by the river, daydream, go for a stroll on the Shannon Blueway, the choice is yours...
Become a bookworm
We have a selection of books available for you. However, if we don't have the book you are looking for, the nearest bookshop is on Bridge St in Carrick on Shannon.
Cast a line
The world renowned River Shannon flows through our site, no fishing licence required.
Dine out
We offer excellent gourmet bar-food in our Pub at weekends
We also recommend the following establishments:
- The Oarsman, Carrick on Shannon
- Jinny's Tea Rooms
- The Waterfront, Cootehall
Explore our heritage
Visit Boyle Abbey, King House & Famine Museum, The Dock Arts Centre, Costello Memorial Chapel
Float a boat
Cruise on Moon River or in Lough Key https://www.moonriver.ie https://www.loughkeyboats.com
Gin Tasting Experience
The Shed Distellery offers an extraordinary tour, tasting & has a great Cafe too http://shed distillery
Hole in one
Try the splendid golf course near Carrick on Shannon https://www.carrickgolfclub.ie
Indulge
At the Spa in Kilronan Castle
Jump in
Try lake swimming or go for a swim at Aura in Carrick on Shannon or Drumshanbo's outdoor heated pool
Keep Fit
At the gyms at Aura or Kilronan Castle
Learn about the famine
At Strokestown House & Famine Museum
Meet a miner
Visit the Arigna Mining museum, a great afternoon out for young and old
Nip into bed
For a well-deserved nap
Organise a hairdo
At "CR Hair Design" Leitrim Village tel 071 9623655
Paintball with your friends
At Battlebridge Paintball https://www.battlebridgepaintball.ie
Quit stressing
Live life like the locals, never do today what you can put off until tomorrow!
Ride a horse or an electric bike
At Moorlands, Drumshanbo & Electric Bike Trails, https://www.electricbiketrails.ie
See a movie
In our luxury cinema, Carrick on Shannon https://www.carrickcineplex.ie
Treat yourself
To an Irish Coffee in the Pub of course
Use a taxi
Ask for local contacts
Visit Lough Key
Fantastic forest walks, bike hire, segway trails, zipit and activities https://loughkey.ie
Walk or jog
Peaceful canal, riverside and bog walks on our doorstep https://www.bluewaysireland.org/destinations/shannon
eXcite yourself
At our renowned music sessions at the Pub
Yho's at the Dock?
Ask for information on theatre performances and exhibitions at the local Arts centre https://www.thedock.ie
Zzz
You deserve a rest after you've tried all of the above