Killaloe/Ballina
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The majestically-arched bridge, which joins these disparate twins, allows the
River Shannon to pass gently seawards from the beautiful sylvan surrounding
of Lower Lough Derg, where Ireland’s most famous king, Brian Ború, held
court at Kincora just one millennium ago. His numerous descendants
assisted in building the Cathedral and other churches not far from the river’s
bank. Killaloe, on the left bank, in County Clare is a network of charming
narrow streets, flanked by old shops and houses, that climb up the steep
hillside and look down over the 13th century Cathedral. The buildings of
Ballina, in North Tipperary line the roadway that runs parallel to the river.
Just upstream, a new marina caters for the hundreds of leisure craft that
make Killaloe/Ballina one of the best centres for water activities. The old
canal banks, disused railway line and narrow streets and footpaths of the old
town make the twin towns a most delightful place to wander through.

CATEGORY: Market/Medieval Town

HERITAGE CENTRE: Brian Ború Heritage Centre
ADDRESS: Killaloe, Co. Clare
TEL: 061-376 866
FAX: 061-361 020
EMAIL: reservations@shannon-dev.ie
WEBSITE: www.killaloe.ie

LOCATION: Killaloe Town Centre, approximately 15 miles from Limerick City

SEASON: May to September

OPENING TIMES: Daily: 10.00-18.00. Opening hours may be subject to change

CONTACT: Carmel Ryan

ENTRANCE FEES: Adult: €3.20 / Student/OAP: €2.25
Child: €1.65 / Family: €7.75 (2A + 2C), €8.85 (2A + 4C), €9.95 (2A + 6C)

TOWN AMENITIES

ANGLING: On the banks of the Old Canal, on the River Shannon and at Lough Derg

BEACH: No

BIRD WATCHING: Lough Derg Special Protection Area

CYCLING: Cycling is an ideal way to explore the local area

GARDENS: No

GOLF: Par 3 (pitch and putt) on the outskirts of Killaloe. Full golf courses in East Clare,
Limerick City and Nenagh, Co. Tipperary

GUIDED TOURS: No

HORSE RIDING: Available for beginners, intermediates and advanced riders locally

MOUNTAIN CLIMBING: In the nearby Slieve Beara Mountains

OTHER ATTRACTIONS: Situated on Lough Derg Drive. Killaloe Great Gothic Cathedral is in the centre of the town. Béal Ború is one mile upstream and a fine example of an iron age fort. Watersports and
boat tours of River Shannon and Lough Derg available

WALKING: Situated on the Lough Derg Way, the East Clare Way, the mid-Clare Way and the Slieve
Felim Way

SWIMMING: Yes