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Ballyshannon- Béal Átha Seanaidh
“The Mouth of Seannachs ford”
Nirvana.
Seannach was a fifth-century warrior, who was slain Restaurant, wine bar & café
here at the mouth of the river Erne. Ballyshannon
claims to be Ireland’s oldest town. Summer Opening Hours
Mon - 5.00 to 9.30pm
At the towns’ highest vantage point - Mullgoose, St.
Annes’ church is said to have been built on the grave Tues - Fri: 12 to 3.30 & 5.00 to 9.30pm
of Aed Ruadh who was once High King of Ireland. The Sat: 3.00 to 9.30pm
18th-century churchyard and the paupers’ burial ground Sun: 12.00 to 9.30pm
there are both referred to as Sidh Aedh Ruaidh,” the
Fairy Mound of Red Hugh”. Join us in our modern spacious restaurant and enjoy
According to the Annals of Ulster, Vikings attacked our International cuisine menu – we specialise in fresh
nearby Inishmurray Island in 795. Later they used the seafood dishes which take advantage of our location only
River Erne to attack inland and burned Devenish Island 200 metres from the Atlantic Ocean. You can visit our
Monastery in 822. The Annals also record that in 836, website www.nirvanarestaurant.ie to view our menu and
all the churches of Loch Erne, together with Cluain
Eois (Clones) and Daimhinis (Devenish Island) were avail of special offers or like us on Facebook
destroyed by the “gentiles”. In 923 and 916 respectively, For reservations call 071 98 22369
“a fleet of foreigners on Loch Erne plundered the islands
of the lake”, as well as surrounding territories.
Rossknowlagh- Ros Neamhlach
“heavenly headland”
With a 3 km long beach Rossnowlagh is popular
with families as well as enthusiastic walkers,
Sea Kayaker in a cave beneath the Slieve League Cliffs
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“The Mouth of Seannachs ford”
Nirvana.
Seannach was a fifth-century warrior, who was slain Restaurant, wine bar & café
here at the mouth of the river Erne. Ballyshannon
claims to be Ireland’s oldest town. Summer Opening Hours
Mon - 5.00 to 9.30pm
At the towns’ highest vantage point - Mullgoose, St.
Annes’ church is said to have been built on the grave Tues - Fri: 12 to 3.30 & 5.00 to 9.30pm
of Aed Ruadh who was once High King of Ireland. The Sat: 3.00 to 9.30pm
18th-century churchyard and the paupers’ burial ground Sun: 12.00 to 9.30pm
there are both referred to as Sidh Aedh Ruaidh,” the
Fairy Mound of Red Hugh”. Join us in our modern spacious restaurant and enjoy
According to the Annals of Ulster, Vikings attacked our International cuisine menu – we specialise in fresh
nearby Inishmurray Island in 795. Later they used the seafood dishes which take advantage of our location only
River Erne to attack inland and burned Devenish Island 200 metres from the Atlantic Ocean. You can visit our
Monastery in 822. The Annals also record that in 836, website www.nirvanarestaurant.ie to view our menu and
all the churches of Loch Erne, together with Cluain
Eois (Clones) and Daimhinis (Devenish Island) were avail of special offers or like us on Facebook
destroyed by the “gentiles”. In 923 and 916 respectively, For reservations call 071 98 22369
“a fleet of foreigners on Loch Erne plundered the islands
of the lake”, as well as surrounding territories.
Rossknowlagh- Ros Neamhlach
“heavenly headland”
With a 3 km long beach Rossnowlagh is popular
with families as well as enthusiastic walkers,
Sea Kayaker in a cave beneath the Slieve League Cliffs
257
