Good food served all of the day with both pub and restaurant attached, with lots of friendly staff…read more Good place to watch any type of sports with lots of well placed screen.

Recently stayed overnight at Cooney's Hotel, on the main street in Ballymahon, Co Longford - along…read morewith a group of about 15 other hardy walkers who were on the last stint of walking the Royal Canal from Dublin to Clondara Co Longford! We were all more than happy with the reception we got in Cooney's and what a deal - €55 per person for B & B and dinner. The rooms were amazingly large, well furnished, including a double plus a single bed in each room, sparkling white bed linen, TV, free wifi, the works! Really warm and cosy, but would only deduct points for waste of energy as the heating was left on all night and we couldn't turn off the radiator so had to leave a window open - when we reported this to reception the reply was that the 'weather was too cold to turn off the heating'! After a 19 km walk, a lovely warm soothing bath, we all enjoyed a wonderful old-fashioned Irish type dinner in the dining room (we were the only people dining that Monday night - although there appeared to be quite a few eating in the bar) - plenty on each course to choose from the owner/manager even gave us wine at a special price of €15 per bottle so who could argue with that! Breakfast the next morning had to be seen to be believed for a hotel that you would probably pass by it is so ordinary looking in the heart of the country!!.....what a choice and again several courses, ranging from a whole array of cereals, yogurts, porridge served with honey, cinnamon and cream, full and mini cooked breakfast, different types of eggs - I choose scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and did not expect to get such a huge separate serving of smoked salmon - but it did set me up for the day and the 14 km walk along the Royal Canal to our finishing spot where the Canal meets the Shannon at Clondara. If you are on your way to the West of Ireland and feel like a Midlands stop over or better again, spend a few days walking the Royal Canal around that area - drop into Cooneys and treat yourself to B & B and the evening meal!

I arrived to town late without a place to stay. I asked one of the local pubs if they had any rooms…read moreavailable and they did not, but they called the owner of this hotel. He said he did have a room available and he could meet me at the location. He had to drive back into town from home, which was very much appreciative. The price was great. The room was pristine and very well equipped. The location is perfect. It's right in town. I would highly recommend this hotel

Beautiful setting. Wonderful accommodation and amazing food. Staff helpful and friendly. Definitely…read morerecommend and will be back.

My mediocre rating is more to do with the value for money than the actual service. Lough Rynn…read moreCastle AKA that place where Brian O'Driscoll got married is a series of period buildings in a secluded estate which is conventiently not too far off the N4. While it can be lovely to stay in historic buildings there are also downsides. The original castle is not a very large building and so the hotel's 43 rooms are spread throughout a number of buildings, some of which are connected by corridors and some are not. There is, as yet, no pool, leisure centre or spa in the hotel, so services are limited. That is certainly not reflected in the price which was 175 for a regular room for one night. The rooms themselves are a lovely mix of old style and modernity, but there are some little things that might get on your wick. Our room was unconnected to the main hotel, which is contrary to what my friend was told when she booked the room. The was an electricity box in our room with elicted quite a loud hum, and our room looked out on the beautiful view of a building site (which will presumably be a pool some day)! The function room was in a modern building which is quite unobtrusive, but is a bit of a walk from the reception and lounge areas at the front of the hotel (although that probably depends on how high your heels are and how much you've had to drink/need to pee!). Pluses had to be the service, the food and the grounds. All of the serice staff were super friendly and accomodating. We were checking in for a wedding and had come straight from the church. The guy showing us to our room took pity on us in our high heels and drove us the 50 metres in a golf buggy! He even offered to let my friend drive after she expressed as her fervent wish - she chickened out unfortunately! The food is really good and both the dinner and the breakfast were excellent. If you have time take a walk in the beautiful walled gardens and take in the views of the lakes. There's also a nature trail which I didn't venture on due to lack of suitable shoes. A lovely place but a bit overpriced.

We were here back in 2018. Met some of the Farrell Clan here for drinks. The hotel was undergoing…read moresome change in management and was not up to par per the locals. This hotel has 58 rooms, restaurant & bar, full spa facilities, and can accommodate small groups or up to 700 people for conferences'. Well things have certainly turned around in 2022. This evening was the finale of the 2022 Farrell Clan Rally. And the hotel staff did their part for this excellent event. This was a five hour affair for 100 people & the band. Speeches, toasts. presentations, dinner, & music were the order of the evening. Dinner was three starters: beet salad, bacon & cheddar croquette, and my personal favorite - king prawn & chorizo risotto. Food choices in Ireland have made a quantum leap since our first visit here in 2006. Innovative and eclectic. Then came a good vegetable soup. Main course choices were: chicken bacon croquettes w/ chasseur sauce, roast sirloin of beef w/ gravy, and broiled Irish hake w/ chive veloute. Served w/ mashed & roasted potatoes, & steamed vegetables. Every dish was delivered to the tables correctly, hot, & delicious. Again a great job by the staff. Dessert was a choice of apple crumble & ice cream. Sherry trifle w/ cream, & toffee pudding w/ ice cream. Note: we were here just for this event so no hotel room review. Again many thanks to Robert & Kathleen, Chieftain Connie & Rose, John C., Hugh, all the Farrell "cousins" and especially the staff at The Longford Arms Hotel. Nick Parisi & Liz Farrell, Albany, NY, USA

Just stayed in this place for a few nights. A traditional…read moreIreland town centre hotel. Comfortable bed and room, great Irish breakfasts. Hotel staff excellent - very friendly. Town centre location means there are lots of alternative places to eat and drink, you are not just reliant on the hotel bar and food - which is good anyway. Also very good from a price point of view, particularly with low sterling v euro! Free wifi throughout the hotel for laptop / iphone users.

An excellent place to relax and unwind. Restaurant is first class and has wonderful food and…read moreservice. Breakfast is just as wonderful. The grounds are beautiful. Highly recommend you come here.

My wife was responsible for planning a mid-winter week long holiday in Ireland. Knowing the weather…read moremight be less than optimal we decided to find comfortable lodgings with associated quality restaurants. On the way to the West Coast after a couple of wet windy days in Dublin we stopped at Newgrange and then hurried to Longford for a late dinner before the VM restaurant closed on Sunday. We were warmly greeted by the owners Beryl and James Karney and shown to our room which was large and decorated with period furniture. The room faced the gardens in the rear of the main house and had a small loft sitting room above the bathroom. We dropped off our luggage and proceeded to our meal at VM. The restaurant is housed in a meticulously restored stone building which at one time had been the stables for the manor house. I will consider the food in another review however it was one of the most delicious meals we had in Ireland. We retired to the room and slept soundly. Upon waking Beryl Karney prepared and served a wonderful compete Irish breakfast. We found we were the only people staying overnight so we had some time to talk about the process and commitment needed to restore and maintain a 400 year old property. It was obvious how committed the Karneys are to make Viewmount a first class destination.

Quaint, cute, family owned bed and breakfast spot!…read more Located in Carrick on Shannon. Upon arrival, you're welcomed with tea, coffee, and cookies in a little vintage room. The rooms, themselves, may accommodate 1-5 people with either one, two, or three beds per room. Bright, clean rooms with large windows and warm, cozy comforters. Bathrooms are clean and sinks are located outside the bathrooms. Daily room cleanings as well! Tip: open the cabinet and youll find a hairdryer so you dont need to bust out your converter if you need to dry your hair. Free wifi but certain locations in the guesthouse are more glitchy than others. Breakfast here hits the spot. Choices between a full irish breakfast (comprising of sausage, eggs, ham, pancakes, white and black pudding plus tomatoes with beans/mushrooms) or poached eggs on test or scrambled eggs on toast. Theres a spread placed out with cereals, granola, fruits, yogurt and juices. Coffee or tea? Probably my favorite question of the morning. Ive drank an average of 3 cups of coffee per morning. Strong and delicious! I dont think you can go wrong with this place. We were well taken care of and received such great hospitality. If in the area, i definitely recommend checking it out! Also, pronounced "Ashley" like the name. Been pronouncing it wrong til the end of the trip. Oops.

Not going to lie, almost cancelled our reservation to search for another lodging elsewhere soon as…read morewe pulled in through the narrow driveway that leads to this place. As much as we wanted to leave, we had no other choice but to stay since every hotel at Carrick-on-Shannon was already booked for the weekend. Despite of the circumstances, we actually have come to love the accommodations being offered. In fact, we couldn't be anymore happier for this bed and breakfast to be our first especially due to how Charlotte and her husband treated us throughout our stay. The rooms were quite clean with really comfortable beds. One big plus was the private bathroom with plenty hot water to go around. Found it a little weird, however, to have the sink situated right outside the bathroom. There's also television and free Wi-Fi to keep everyone entertained. Best part of staying here: breakfast!! This is one of those few moments when I couldn't wait till the next day just to have a full Irish brekkie. Haven't eaten much black and white puddings before but I found the ones from here far better than what I had in restaurants around Dublin. They also have a buffet of fresh fruits, yogurt and granola for those wanting to start out their day with a lighter meal. Overall, Aisleigh (pronounced as "Ashley") Guest House is one of the better establishments in Co. Leitrim that provides both housing and breakfast. I'd definitely stay here again over other hotels around the area.

The food and rooms are excellent for the price. Stayed and had dinner here last week (August 2010)…read moreand I have to say it was well worth it, dinner only cost 10 euro. The rooms are very modern for a country hotel and the entertainment was great. All in all, I would recommend this hotel for the price any day.

Carol at the front desk was wonderful! The bed was super comfortable. Quaint…read more Jason at the bar was friendly and did a great job. The service in the restaurant was terrible and the food was sub-par. The steak was well done and no one came to check if we needed anything. Continuously had to ask for another pint/beverage, water, ect. Asked for 2 different desserts before our main course was serviced, she ignored the apple crumb request and brought us something completely different. Will not return.

Gorgeous spot by Lough Ree, 10 minutes drive away from Athlone…read more We were here for a wedding and stayed in the lakeside room with fabulous views of the lake, and a very comfy bed + bathroom with Voya products. The venue was very well appointed with great roaring fires - our evening meal was fantastic (beef fillet was melt-in-your-mouth). Only downside was the wedding coordinator who had a power trip ringing the dinner bell with an over-aggressive right hand throughout the day. We are there to attend a wedding, not to be herded like cattle! A fork against a champagne flute works just as well.