History and Heritage

• Ambrose O Higgins - Adjacent to the site is a Monument to Ambrose O'Higgins and his son Bernado. Liberators of Chile. Ambrose was born in the Townland of Ballynary and educated at the nearby Ballindoon Priory.
• Carrowkeel MegalithicTombs
• Ballinafad Castle
• Ballindoon Priory
• Heapstown Cairn and The Labby Rock

Bars and Restaurants

• There are several Bars serving food within a short drive. Boyle and Carrick on Shannon somewhat further have a greater variety.
• For that special occasion we have three superb venues close by. The Cromleach Lodge (which also has spa facilities), Kilronan Castle and Cleverey Mill.

Local Activities

• Three excellent golf courses close by with links courses within 30 min drive.
• Free fishing in Lough Arrow (renowned for wild brown trout) and several Lakes and rivers in the area.
• Clay pigeon shooting nearby at Lough Bo.
• Boat Tours on Lough Key, Walking in the Forest Park.
• The Lough Arrow area is also well known for bird watching.

Places To Visit

• Sligo Folk Park at Riverstown
• The Donkey Sanctuary at Carrowkeel
• Eagles Flying in Ballymote
• Arigna Mines, King House, Weekly Farmers Market and Abbey all in Boyle

Music Festivals

We are ideally situated for visiting the following annual events

• The Morrison Traditional Music Festival, Riverstown
• The O'Carolan Harp and Traditional Music Festival, Keadue
• The Riverstown Vintage Festival

There are also Music Festivals throughout the year at Sligo / Tubbercurry / Ballymote and Ballintogher, all within easy reach.