"Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough." -Mark Twain…read more Kilbeggan was established in 1757 and is one of the oldest distilleries in Ireland. The distillery was closed for a private tour when I arrived (a big bus parked in the lot) but the pub area was still open and there are a few things you can see in the courtyards even without the guided tour including the original fermenting stills and more. A perfect Irish coffee with a pastry made the chilly morning and the gift shop has all sorts including their bottled whiskey and other merchandise. [Review 1971 of 2024 - 152 in Republic of Ireland - 22993 overall]

A true gem to get a peak at the roots of distilling. It's the oldest continuously licensed…read moredistillery in Ireland. Michael was our guide and did an exceptional job. Answering questions and imparting knowledge. The display of the old distillery was amazing. The water wheel power drawn from the river was impressive. The collection of historic components in place was so impressive. The samplings were delicious. Certainly recommended.

This place is the best fun!…read more I went with a group of 8 and it was absolutely fantastic. It's silly and ridiculous which is makes it all the more enjoyable. You could come here with 1 person or a large group and still have a wonderful time. I would honestly recommend it to anyone if you want a laugh!

Randomly decided to give this a go when passing as it was only a fiver and looked like a bit of…read morefun. There was a group of 8 of us so it worked out at 5euro each. It was actually really fun, something different. We had a group of all different ages but everyone really enjoyed it.

This was one of the best evenings we had on our tour of Ireland. We had such a memorable evening…read morelistening to Irish music and learning about Irish traditions in this small store with a rich history. The singing and dancing were simply beautiful. There were some jokes and storytelling, plenty of Irish songs and ballads. A couple of young ladies danced. It's down to earth entertainment. Everyone we met was so warm and personable. Michael is a wonderful host. He made us feel so welcome, talked to us like we were old friends and even gave me a hug before we left. Catriona welcomed us with a huge smile and made sure we had good seats. I will never forget this wonderful evening I spent with these warm Irish people. There's an intermission halfway through and they serve Irish coffee to everyone while you mingle with the musicians and the other guests. This should be listed in Things To Do In Dingle. If you have the chance, buy a ticket and go to these concerts. They have them regularly and should not be missed. It is definitely well worth the time.

Over the years, this shop has gotten increasingly thinner in terms of the things they stock. Still,…read moreif you are looking for a book in Ballinasloe, it's one of the last places with any kind of selection. A few toys on the shelves, a good selection of office and school supplies, a small off license, and some touristy souvenirs seems to round out the offerings. All of this is available elsewhere, but if you're in town, it's worth a quick look-see.

A wonderful shop where you can buy almost anything. . . and excellent quality. Terrific that a…read moreshop like this can exist in a small town like Ballinasloe. I think it works because the owners think about the needs of the people they serve.

Dunnes reminds me a lot of Marks & Spencer. Basically it's a grocery store combined with a clothing…read morestore. The food here seems to be decently priced, and they have really delicious baguettes. Pair them with Irish brie, and you've got one of the most delicious snacks I've ever had. Yum! This place is super close to where my mom lives, too, which is nice for her. The cart system here is interesting (you have to pay 1 euro to get a cart, and you get it back when you return the cart). I guess it probably helps keep the carts at the store!

Lots of selection I definitely recommend this shop it's actually very good if your near come inread more

great value and service. They were very patient and helpful. Nice selection of in stock furniture…read more They have free parking

I had a wonderful time visiting Ireland and it is difficult to list my absolute favorites because I…read morewas incredibly happy every day of my vacation. With that said this was a high ranking favorite and I recommend visiting Fairy Fort & Pet Sheep (also known as Ring Fort.) It was simplistic and charming. It did not have a tourist area feel to it. Fairy Forts are circular grass mounds that are said to have magical powers. It is believed that these rings give you entrance to the other world. It's a curse to build on them or destroy them in any way. The locals have stories about those who show little regard for the powers of Fairy Forts. For a few euros you get to walk around the farm land. Included in the price is feeding all of the animals and exploring the Fairy Fort. As soon as you pass the little gate you see the animals. They watch you walking down the dirt path and you can feel their excitement building. They all want to eat and interact with their guests. You are given a cup of food and it goes pretty quick. Afterwards I walked around the Fairy Fort and made sure to be respectful. I thought that the whole Fairy Fort situation was a little spooky. I grew up listening to these types of stories about Ireland and I can say for certain that many people deeply believe in them. That's enough for me ....Pretty quickly I made my way back to the animals and continued to enjoy petting, feeding and talking to them.