DIRECTIONS
Access to the town of Banagher is very straightforward.
Shannon, Dublin and Galway airports as well as the ferry ports of Rosslare and Dun Laoghaire, are all within a two hour drive of the town. The area is served by the main Limerick train which stops at the regional train station of nearby Roscrea, while the train stations of Tullamore and Athlone are within a half hour drive of Banagher.
Bus Eireann also offers a regular service into the area
DISTANCES AND DIRECTIONS FROM MAJOR PORTS / CENTRES
Belfast 250km
Take A1 south to Newry. Then the N1 south to Dublin and on to M50. Take N7 exit West towards Limerick. Turn off the N7 at Roscrea and take the N62 to Birr then L115 to Banagher.
Dublin 130km
From Dublin Airport Take M50 south to where it meets the N7 which will take you South West to Roscrea. From Roscrea N62 to Birr then L115 to Banagher.
Rosslare 160km
Take N2 north to Wexford. From there take N11 to Enniscorthy. Take N11 towards Dublin for approximately 3 miles. Turn left onto N80, travelling through Bunclody and on to Carlow, Stradbally and to Portlaoise. From Portlaoise take N7 to Roscrea and N62 to Birr then L115 to Banagher.
Cork 175km
Take N8 north from Cork city through Fermoy, Mitchelstown, Cahir, Cashel to Thurles. From Thurles take N62 north to Roscrea and on to Birr then L115 to Banagher.
Shannon 90km
Take N18 going south to Limerick. From Limerick take N7 through Nenagh and on to Roscrea. From Roscrea take N62 to Birr then L115 to Banagher.
Galway 100km Take N6 to Athlone. One mile east of Athlone on N6 take N62 south to Birr then L115 to Banagher.
Athlone 45km
Take N62 south to Birr then L115 to Banagher.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address:
Banagher On Shannon
County Offaly
Phone: +353 (0)5791 51350 |
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BANAGHER
The town of Banagher, Co. Offaly is an ideal base for visitors looking to get a glimpse of an Ireland of many ages. A tidy, peaceful modern town built on heritage and history, the pace of life in Banagher seems dictated by the leisurely flow of the River.
The Irish for Banagher, 'Beannchar na Sionna', according to local historian Val Trodd, means 'the place of the pointed rocks on the Shannon'. or "Ford on the Rocks", describing the number of large stones in and around the Shannon Bridge.
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'Well that beats Banagher' and the rejoiner, 'and Banagher beats the devil' are popular well-known sayings associated with this interesting, vibrant town, still a fording place on the lordly Shannon. Impressive fortifications guarding the river crossing are still to be seen. While stationed here in 1841 - as a post office clerk , Anthony Trollope wrote his first novel.
A strong tourism presence has now revitalised Banagher. Angling and all watersports are very much to the fore. A spacious marina caters for the ever- increasing river traffic. Along the river banks the Shannon Callows are a treasure house of wild flowers and bird life. |
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