Ballyshannon
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Ballyshannon is a town in southern County Donegal and birthplace of world renowned blues' guitarist, Rory Gallagher. It is situated on Ireland's second longest river, Erne. It attracts many tourists because of its location close to Bundoran.Get in
The town has recently been provided with a bypass road to take traffic congestion from its centre. It is on the main Sligo to Donegal Town road (N15), with another road, the N3 to Enniskillen, in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.
See
Cathleen's Falls
Assaroe Falls
The Ballyshannon sheep worriers
Festivals
Ballyshannon Folk and Traditional Music Festival
Rory Gallagher Festival
Ballyshannon Bull Milking CompetitionSponsored by the National Cattle Breeding Centre.
Eat
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Maggies Bar
phone: +353 71 985-2449address: Assaroe Rd
Sleep
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phone: +353 71 982-2123address: The MallWith breath taking views of the River Erne and Donegal Bay, the apartments are exquisitely designed, are decorated and furnished to an extremely high standard.
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phone: +353 71 985-1147address: Main St