BALLYSHANNON, County Donegal
Ballyshannon in south Donegal is thought to be the oldest town in Ireland, created by Royal Charter in 1613. There have been archaelogical sites discovered there with some dating back as far as between 4000 and 2500 BC and some of the earliest settlers in Ireland, the Parthalonians, settled on nearby Inis Saimer Island. In 1247 it was the location of 'The Battle of Ballyshannon'.
The town is also the birthplace of the late Rory Gallagher, the rock and blues guitarist. A festival is held in Ballyshannon in honour of his memory each summer. To read more about Ballyshannon, click HERE.
Ballyshannon is also the birthplace of the poet William Allingham and he is buried in the graveyard of the church of St. Anne in the town.
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The town is also the birthplace of the late Rory Gallagher, the rock and blues guitarist. A festival is held in Ballyshannon in honour of his memory each summer. To read more about Ballyshannon, click HERE.
Ballyshannon is also the birthplace of the poet William Allingham and he is buried in the graveyard of the church of St. Anne in the town.
Scroll down the page for accommodation, eating out, pubs & bars, shopping, things to do in the area and a google map showing location. Click on any of the photographs below to enlarge.
ACCOMMODATION BALLYSHANNON
Accommodation Ballyshannon
EATING OUT BALLYSHANNON
Eating Out Ballyshannon
PUBS / BARS BALLYSHANNON
Pubs / Bars Ballyshannon
THINGS TO DO BALLYSHANNON
SHOPPING BALLYSHANNON
SERVICES BALLYSHANNON
