Auld shillelagh, Ballinasloe, Ireland

46 %Customer Satisfaction*

Please Note: Auld Shillelagh hostel is located two hours from Dublin Airport, Half Hour from Athlone and One Hour from Galway City on the main Dublin/Galway Road(N6)

This is a family run hostel with an international reputation.

Here you will be amongst some of the friendliest locals in Ireland, genuinely interested in making your stay in Aughrim something to write home about. There are regular live traditional Irish music sessions, with travelling musicians always welcome to come in and give us a tune!

Auld Shillelagh Bar is full of old Irish memorabilia hanging from the walls and ceiling including artifacts from the famous 1691 Battle of Aughrim. The conclusion must be that a stay at Auld Shillelagh Hostel and you have the Battle of Aughrim won!

There are many amenities and places of interest in the area. For leisure a game of snooker, pool, darts or cards. Play the numerous golf courses (Ballinasloe, Loughrea, Portumna to name but a few) in the area. Visit Kilconnell Abbey, Clonfert Cathedral, Clonmacnoise, Aughrim Heritage Centre & Museum, the Ballinasloe Horse Fair (first week in October) and the Aughrim Music Festival (held on August Bank Holiday).

Auld Shillelagh Hostel & Bar stands on the battle site of Aughrim which is situated about three miles from Ballinasloe. Come and enjoy a relaxing holiday with the warm hospitality of your host Valerie Seale.