Your stay — The Old Forge B&B
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St. Rynagh’s Church (460 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Banagher Town Centre — 341 m · ~4 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Bank of Ireland — 49 m · ~1 min walk
Banagher TotalHealth Pharmacy — 125 m · ~2 min walk
Daybreak — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Good to know — Banagher
Type G · 230V
safe
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Emergency Contacts
BanagherFor non-emergency police, call the Garda station in Banagher at +353 57 915 1502. Dial 999 from any phone (including mobile) for life-threatening emergencies; 112 works similarly across the EU.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Banagher, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at The Old Forge B&B
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Bank of Ireland — 49 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Banagher TotalHealth Pharmacy — 125 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Shannon Airport → Dún Cromáin Bed & Breakfast
💡 Book with local drivers like Joe at Banagher Cabs (00353 87 123 4567) for a flat rate around €90–€100. They'll meet you at arrivals and cut the airport taxi queue.
Shannon Airport → Birr (then local bus/taxi to Banagher)
💡 Get off at Birr and grab the Local Link route 870 from Birr to Banagher (€3, 25 mins). Check buseireann.ie for real-time updates.
Birr Railway Station (or bus stop) → Dún Cromáin Bed & Breakfast
💡 If you're coming by train to Birr (from Dublin Heuston or Galway), book a taxi with Birr Cabs (00353 57 912 0033) at least an hour before arrival. The B&B has limited taxi contacts.
Birr → Banagher
💡 No Sunday service. The bus stops on Main Street in Banagher – ask the driver to drop you near the hotel. Pay exact change or use the Local Link app.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Top Attractions in Banagher
💡 Stand on the upstream side just after sunrise, the light hits the old mill building behind the bridge perfectly. The downstream view of the wedge-shaped lock gates is more interesting at high water.
💡 The floating pontoons are a good lunch spot, quieter than the canal bank. If you have a rod, perch and pike are common off the platform on the canal side, not the river.
💡 Start at the bridge near the marina and head east for the quietest stretch with the best wildlife. Bring a flask, there are no cafés along the route.
💡 Check the Facebook page before visiting, opening hours are irregular in winter. Allow 30–40 minutes. The staff often lock up at lunchtime, aim for 11am or 2pm.
💡 Peek through the front window on the left side of the door to see the original open hearth. The forge bellows handle is still in place around the back. Tours are announced on the Banagher Tidy Towns Facebook page.