Wellness & fitnessThe Sweaty Yeti Sauna
Wood-fired barrel sauna with a hot tub and cold plunges beside the…
A Small Town With A Lot To Offer.
Discover why so many people fall for Lanesborough, and why so many keep coming back.
Things to do
Saunas, Pilates, boat trips, angling and more. Filter by what you're into.
Wellness & fitness
Wellness & fitnessBallyboro Astro
Floodlit 3G astro pitch for 5-a-side and 8-a-side, open 7 days. Book…
Wellness & fitnessBallyleague Tennis Courts
Outdoor hard-surface tennis courts beside Ballyleague marina, across the bridge from Lanesborough.
Wellness & fitnessPrecision Pilates
Reformer Pilates studio on Main Street, Lanesborough, with beginner to advanced classes…
Tours & tripsLough Ree Access for All
Fully accessible boat trips on Lough Ree from Ballyleague, on a purpose-built…
Tours & tripsLough Ree Boating & Walking Tours
Guided electric boat trips on Lough Ree, Commons woodland walks and an…
Walks & trailsCommons North Woodland Walk
Easy 3.2km woodland loop along the Shannon and Lough Ree shore, starting…
Walks & trailsCorlea Bog Amenity Walk
Walk across the raised bog beside the Corlea Trackway visitor centre near…
Walks & trailsSliabh Bawn
Six looped forest walks on 262m Sliabh Bawn near Strokestown, with views…
Things to doLough Ree Distillery
Family-run distillery on Main Street, Lanesborough, making award-winning Irish whiskey, gin and…
AnglingThe hot water stretch
Famous coarse and pike fishing on the Shannon below Lanesborough bridge, with…
Things to see
A bridge between two provinces, Iron Age oak, island monasteries and old stone.
History & heritageLanesborough Bridge
Cross the Shannon from Longford and Leinster into Roscommon and Connacht. A…
Things to seeBallyleague waterfront and old harbour
Lanesborough's twin village on the Roscommon bank, with a refurbished quay, old…
History & heritageInchcleraun (Quaker Island)
Island in Lough Ree with the ruins of an early monastery and…
History & heritage
History & heritageEarly Christian church site
Site of one of the oldest centres of Christianity in County Longford…
History & heritagePlan your visit
Places to eat and drink, and everyday essentials like shops, pharmacies and the post office. Tap a pin for details, or choose a category to narrow it down.
Eat & drink
Cafés for the morning, pubs for the evening, and local gin and whiskey made in town.
TakeawayPíosa Pizza
Neapolitan-style pizza with hand-made dough at the Distillery Yard in Lanesborough, beside…
Cafés & restaurantsCata Coffee
Speciality coffee, matcha, treats and bagels at the Distillery Yard in Lanesborough…
Pubs & barsAdies Bar & Restaurant
Bar and restaurant in Lanesborough, Co. Longford, serving food.
Pubs & barsThe Yacht Bar
Family-run pub in Lanesborough with nearly a century of history, live music…
Cafés & restaurantsSorrento Restaurant & Café
Family-run Italian restaurant and café on Main Street, Lanesborough, opened in 2025…
Cafés & restaurantsLanesbrew
Coffee shop on Main Street, Lanesborough, serving roast coffee, lattes and teas…
TakeawayWhere to stay
B&Bs, self-catering and places that welcome anglers.
Where to stayRiverside Marina Apartments
Bright, spacious two-bedroom apartment with both bedrooms en suite, surrounded by water…
Where to stay6 Flagship Harbour
Apartment at Flagship Harbour with views over the Shannon, especially lovely at…
Where to stay7 Flagship Harbour
Apartment with river, lake and harbour views, right on the water at…
Where to stayLakeside apartment overlooking Lough Ree
Comfortable, quiet one-bed apartment overlooking Lough Ree, right beside a marina, with…
Where to stayLanesboro townhouse (private room)
Private room in a townhouse on the Shannon, good for couples and…
Where to stayStylish 1-Bedroom Apartment
Newly listed private one-bedroom apartment with a double bed, fully equipped kitchen…
Where to stayThe River Nook
Holiday home in Lanesborough, close to the Shannon. Book through online holiday-rental…
Where to stayDown by the River
Riverside rental in Lanesborough, listed on holiday-rental sites.
Clubs & societies
Sports clubs, community groups and societies in Lanesborough and Ballyleague. New members are always welcome.
Clubs & societiesBallyleague Village Renewal & Tidy Towns
Community committee improving Ballyleague village, with regular work evenings for volunteers.
Clubs & societiesLanesboro Triathlon Club
Award-winning triathlon club that runs the Two Provinces Triathlon each July.
Clubs & societiesLanesborough Pike Angling Club
Local pike angling club fishing the Shannon and Lough Ree.
Clubs & societiesLough Ree Run Club
Local running club for Lanesborough, Ballyleague and the Lough Ree area. All…
Clubs & societiesRathcline GAA
Gaelic football club for Lanesborough and the Rathcline parish, with adult and…
Clubs & societiesSt Faithleach’s GAA
Ballyleague's Gaelic football club, Roscommon senior champions in 1965 and Connacht intermediate…
Getting here
Lanesborough is on the N63 between Longford and Roscommon, in the middle of Ireland's Hidden Heartlands.
By car
About 2 hours from Dublin via the M4 and N4, then the N63 from Longford town. Free parking near the quay.
By train
The nearest station is Longford, on the Dublin–Sligo line. From there it's about 20 minutes by taxi.
By bus
Local bus services connect with Longford and Roscommon. Use the TFI Journey Planner for current times.
By boat
Lanesborough is a natural stop on any Shannon cruise, with moorings at the quay at the top of Lough Ree.
| From | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Longford town | 17 km | 20 min |
| Roscommon town | 20 km | 25 min |
| Athlone | 40 km | 40 min |
| Dublin | 135 km | 2 hr |
| Galway | 110 km | 1 hr 30 min |
Visitor essentials
Pharmacies, shops, fuel, the Garda station and other practical things you might need. In an emergency, call 112 or 999.
O’Brien’s Corner Shop
Family-run corner shop on Main Street and a Lanesborough staple for generations,…
Main Street, Lanesborough
Johnston’s Pharmacy
Pharmacy on Main Street, Lanesborough, for prescriptions, health advice and everyday essentials.
Main Street, Lanesborough, N39 X5C0
J. O’Brien Pharmacy
Family-run pharmacy on Main Street, serving Lanesborough since 1956.
Main Street, Lanesborough, N39 C8Y7
Keane’s SuperValu
Supermarket on Main Street for groceries and supplies.
Main Street, Lanesborough, N39 N2F4
Applegreen Casserly’s Spar
Service station with a shop, deli, bakery and off-licence on the edge…
R392, Clonflower, Knock, Lanesborough, N39 Y2A3
Lanesborough Garda Station
Open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 9am to 11am. In an emergency, always…
Knock, Lanesborough, Co. Longford
Lanesborough Library
Local library with books, internet access and community events.
Main Street, Lanesborough, N39 XC85
Lanesborough Post Office
The post office counter is inside Keane's SuperValu on Main Street.
Inside Keane's SuperValu, Main Street, Lanesborough
Public marina
Public marina run by Waterways Ireland on the western (Ballyleague) bank of…
Ballyleague Marina, Ballyleague, Co. Roscommon
Riverside playground
Children's playground by the Shannon, a short walk south of the bridge…
By the river, beside the car park, Lanesborough
What's on
Upcoming events in Lanesborough and Ballyleague.
11Oct
Harvest Celebration
St. John’s, Lanesborough
13Oct
Reimagining Lanesborough & Ballyleague Workshop
St Faithleach's clubhouse, Ballyleague
14Oct
Lanesboro ICA: Guild meeting
Parish Hub
Latest news
What's happening around town, from @thelanesborolife on Instagram.
From the local papers
‘I don’t want to live on a solar farm!’ South Longford councillors agree to fact-finding tripLongford Leader · 9 Oct 2026Three finals take centre stage in BallyleagueRoscommon People · 8 Oct 2026Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Monday 5th October 2026Joe O'Brien · Longford Leader notes · 5 Oct 2026Community briefing sessions on future of Ballyleague and LanesboroughRoscommon People · 16 Jul 2026
Travel inspiration
Ideas for a day, a weekend, or a week on the water.
Ten things to do in Lanesborough
From a wood-fired sauna to an Iron Age road through the bog.
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A rainy day in Lanesborough
Sauna, tastings and Iron Age oak: plenty to do when the weather…
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A wellness weekend by the Shannon
Sauna, cold plunge, Pilates and long lakeside walks.
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An angler’s guide to Lanesborough
Where to fish, what you'll catch, and the best times of year.
Read the guide Sauna and cold plunge near Longford, Roscommon and Athlone
A wood-fired sauna, hot tub and cold plunges beside the Shannon in…
Read the guide Pizza and coffee at the Distillery Yard, Lanesborough
Neapolitan pizza, speciality coffee and a sauna, all in one yard by…
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