The Top 5 Attractions around Ballinasloe
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Ballinasloe. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Ballinasloe is a region where 5
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 29, 2025
Kilconnell Friary
Highlight • Religious Site
Beautifully restored, Kilconnell Friary is well worth visiting. Founded in the mid 14th century likely on the site of a 6th century monastery. There are plenty of intricate carvings to …
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Ballyforan Bridge
Highlight • Bridge
Ballyforan Bridge, a 13-arch road bridge constructed around 1820, showcases random coursed stone walls, cut limestone voussoirs, and V-cutwaters.
Reinforced with cast-iron tie-bars, the bridge spans the River Suck, serving as a significant border crossing between counties Roscommon and Galway.
Reinforced with cast-iron tie-bars, the bridge spans the River Suck, serving as a significant border crossing between counties Roscommon and Galway.
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Glinsk Castle
Highlight • Castle
On the side of the road you will find the ruins of Glinsk Castle. The mid-17th century Tower House is believed to have been the last castle to be built …
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Clontuskert Priory
Highlight • Historical Site
Although the original abbey was founded by St Baedan in the 8th century, the current ruins are of the Augustinian Priory of St Mary which was founded in the 12th …
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Garbally Castle Ruins
Highlight • Castle
Built in 1499, it was destroyed just a short time later in 1504 with further damage inflicted in the 17th century. Built by the O'Kelly family the ruin if the tower house are easily visible from the road.
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