Welcome to MAG Ireland's Motorcyclists' Accommodation Directory. MAG Ireland is the national riders' rights organisation. Apart from 'protecting' motorcycling, our aims include 'promoting' motorcycling, and from a touring point of view we have a wonderful county which we very much want our fellow riders to visit and enjoy.
This directory comprises 'biker-friendly' establishments offering reasonably priced accommodation
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| Antrim | Sixmilewater, Caravan Park, Lough Rd. |
| Tel | (01849)
428331 (01849) 464 131 |
| Fax | (01849) 48744 |
| Details | 1m from town centre. Open May-Oct, 14 tent spaces. Free showers, laundry & drying, café 1200-2000. Close to shores of L. Neagh and nr. Nutts Corner Motorsport Centre |
| Ballycastle: | Sheep Island View, Ballintoy, Ballycastle |
| Tel | 69391 |
| Details | On N. Antrim Coast Rd. beside Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge. All year, 50 beds in 2-6 bed rooms £3 nt. + 5 Private rms £9 nt. Free showers, laundry. Bfst £ 2.40 - £4. No curfew |
| Ballymena | Mrs J Douglas, The Beeches, 46 Lisafillan Rd, Gracehill, Ballymena |
| Tel | (01266) 871 660 |
| Details | A2 from Ballymena, ½m after Glengorm roundabout turn R, house is 1/2m on L at next junction. 18th Century house with views of Slemish Mts. 1T,1D,1F(2en-suite) £18pps, SS£2, EM£7, SP/PU, drying. Owns several classic Motorcycles & cars.. |
| Ballymena | Misses E & A Lowry, Bannside Farmhouse, 268 Gortgole Rd. Portlenone, Ballymena. |
| Tel | (01266) 821 262 |
| Details | M2 from Belfast to Randalstown - Portlenone, house on L after 3 ½ mls. 3S, 2T, 1D £14. SP/PU NSB CH farmhouse, light supper avail. Pubs & Cafe 3 1/2 mls. |
| Cushendall | P Rowan, Tros Ben Villa, 8a Coast Rd, Cushendall. |
| Tel | (01266) 771 130 |
| Details | On main A2 between Larne & Valleycastle. 2T, 4D, 1F en-suite & TV £15 - £17.50, SS£5. Hotel quality bedrooms. Breakfast menu. |
| Glengariffe | James McHenry, Dieskirt Farmhouse, 104 Glen Road, Glengariffe, Ballymena. |
| Tel/Fax | (01266) 771 308 |
| Details | 4D, 2 en-suite £12 - £17, SS £4. Vouchers accepted.SP/PU, NS. Pub & Cafe 5 mins walk. 200 acres farmland with FREE CAMPING for motorcyclists. Breakfast available, barbecue facilities Mobile home available for rent |
| Portrush | Glencroft Guest House, 95 Coleraine Rd, Portrush. |
| Tel | (01265) 822 902 |
| Details | 6S, 2T, 2D, 2F (3 en-suite) £17 - £19.50, SS £5 EM £12.50 SP/PU |
| Portadown | Bike Shop & Breakdown. Allens Honda, Armagh Rd, Portadown |
| Tel | (01762) 332 525 |
| Fax | (01762) 332 517 |
| Details | A, T, S, R, B 6 Days 0900 - 1700, within 5 miles. |
| Borris | Susan Breen, Main Street, Borris |
| Tel | (0503) 732 31 |
| Details | Opposite Chapel, 15 miles from Carlow, Enniscorthy,Kilkenny & New Ross.3T, 1D, 1F £13.50 - £15SP, NSB |
| Carlow | Otter Holt, Riverside Lodge, Kilkenny road, Carlow |
| Tel | (0503) 304 04 |
| Details | on South edge of town. All year, 45 beds in 12 bedrooms + 10 Private 2 pers. Rooms £8 - £12 night, free showers, Breakfast £2.50 W £4. No curfew. 2 acres private parking for bikes, on banks of River Barrow, 5 mins from town centre. |
| Bannboy | Sheila McKiernan, The Keepers Arms, Bawnboy |
| Tel/Fax | (049) 233 18 |
| Details | Closed Christmas Day1T, 2D, 1F £15 - £20EM if booked £5 - £10, SP/PU.Bar food all day, laundry service. Fully licenced. |
| Bunratty | Phyllis & Bill Lowry, Fox Wald, Hill Road. |
| Tel | (061) 362 345 |
| Details | Approved, beautiful chalet style home with spectacular views of the River Shannon. Only 300 mtrs from Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, hotels, restaurants, craft shops and famous pubs. Warm welcome from the proprietors who are members of the Limerick Classic and Vintage Car Club, covered secure parking. 3 TS, £14 - £16, SS £6 |
| Ennistymon | Willie Daly's Matchmakers Rest, Main St. | |
| Tel | (065) 713 85 | |
| Fax | (065) 717 17 | |
| Details | 2T, 4D & 2F all en-suite £13 - £15 night, SS £2, Cafe/Restaurant below. NS EM £5. Situated over the Matchmakers Shack Pub - Traditional music, Old World type pub - Willie Daly claims to be Ireland's only matchmaker! - fun and songs every evening. Pony farm, 2 hour lake trail @ £12 ea. + 6 hr Carrig Mountain Trail. |
| Kilkee | Jim & Viv Rooney, The Sycamores, Lisdeen |
| Tel | (065) 565 17 |
| Mobile | (088) 275 6605 |
| jjrooney@tinet.ie | |
| Details | Affiliated to Family Homes of Ireland, we accept credit cards, £1 reduction for multiple nights. Tea & coffee facilities. Varied breakfast menu. Jim is a bike enthusiast with a well- equipped garage. Lift available to pubs. Close to Kilmer - Tarbert ferry. 1TS, 1DS, 1DSB, 1F4 £13 - £17, SS £4, SP/PU, DC 1 ml, SPB, |
| Milltown Malbay | Della & Bill Malone, Malones, Ennis Rd. |
| Tel | (065) 842 46 |
| Details | £13 - £14 SP/PU. |
| Milltown Malbay | Anna McInerney, San Antone, Drummin. |
| Tel | (065) 845 11 |
| Fax | (065) 848 59 |
| Details | £12 - £14, SS £3, closed Oct-Dec 1997, SP/PU, EM £5, DC 3 kms, NSB, SPO. Full board winter breaks. Aromatherapy & massage available. |
| Sixmilebridge | Monica Lyons, Angler's Rest, Belvoir |
| Tel | (061) 367 197 |
| Details | 10 mls from Shannon & Limerick, 12 mls from Ennis, 15 mls from Killaloe. Friendly approved B&B in the Clare lakelands, 1 hr from the Burren, with lock-up garage for bikes, tea & scones on arrival, maps loaned, packed lunches. 2TSB, £13, Open Mar-Nov, SP/PU, EM £8, DC 3 mls, SPB, SPO |
| Sixmilebridge | Jamaica Inn hostel, Michael McNamara |
| Tel | 061 369220 |
| Details | Visit our website at www.jamaicainn.ie for all details |
| Ballymacoda | Sonas, Caravan & Camping Park, Ring Strand, Ballymacoda |
| Tel | (024) 981 32 |
| Mobile | (086) 811 86162 |
| Details | mls from Ballymacoda village,open Easter - October, 20 tent spaces Bike & tent & 1 person £6, 2 pers £7.50, 3 pers £8.50. Food shop, Ice, Phones. Showers 50p. Laundry & drying. Disabled facilities. Family run site, direct beach access, in peaceful rural area. |
| Bandon | Murray's, Caravan & Camping Park, Kilbrogan Farm, Bandon. Bill Murray |
| Tel | (023) 412 32 |
| Details | Signposted from town. Open 1st April - 30th Sept. 9 tent spaces. Bike & tent & 1 person: £4, 2 pers £5, 3 pers £6. Ice. Showers free. Other facilities in town ½ mile. |
| Bantry | Mary Brennan, Graceland, Kealkil |
| Tel | (027) 660 55 |
| Fax | (027) 517 49 |
| Details | 10 mls from Bantry. Substantial choice of (a la carte) food from soup and sandwiches to T-bone steak. Vegetarians catered for. Wine licence. Dining terrace. Credit cards. All rooms en-suite. Motorcyclists most welcome. Drying facilities. 2TS, 1 DSB, 1F3, £14 - £16, SS £5, All year, EM, DC 5 mins, NSB, SPO, |
| Bantry | Jim & Chris Hildred, Durrus Court, Durrus. |
| Tel | (027) 611 69 |
| Details | Durrus Court is a 250 year old Georgian hunting lodge overlooking Dunmannus Bay on the grounds of Coolalong Castle built by the McCarthys of Blarney, delicious food from home grown organic produce. 2F10 (1S + 2D in each) £15, all year, SP/PU, EM, DC 1 ml. |
| Bantry | Brenda Harrington, Leyton, 23 Slip Lawn, Bantry. |
| Tel | (027) 506 65 |
| Details | Closed 1 Oct - 30 Apr. Overlooking Bantry Bay, near town. Signposted at Glengariff Rd end of town, N71 off main rd. 1T, 1D, 1F en-suite £15 - £17, SS £5. SP. |
| Bantry | Aran-Lodge B&B/Guesthouse |
| Tel | 353(0)27 50378 |
| Mobile | 353(0)86 0631361 |
| Details | On the N71
at Ballylickey just outside Bantry overlooking the bay. 6 rooms. All en-suite,
wheelchair access, sea views, tea/coffee & TV. Spacious guest dining
room and TV lounge. Early/late breakfasts. Ideal location: within a minute’s
walk of local bars and restaurants. Coach parking, Slip-way access, Angling,
Hill-walking, golf, bars/restaurants, Glengarriff Village all nearby.
Open all year. Credit cards accepted. €30-€45 including hearty
breakfast. Self contained chalet also available. Email: booking@aran-lodge.com
web: www.aran-lodge.com |
| Bantry | Noreen Mullins, Leaca House, Snave, Bantry, |
| Tel | (027) 517 92 |
| Details | Closed 31 Oct - 1 Mar. 1 km off main Bantry-Glengarriff Rd N 71. 3D en-suite, TV & hair dryers £17, SS £6.50. SP, DC & pub 2 mls. NSB. Breakfast menu |
| Beara | Fred & Hilde Heinz, Panorama B&B, Ardgroom Coast Road, Ring of Beara |
| Tel | (027) 741 48 |
| Details | 5 kms Ardgroom Country House. 1TS, 1DS, £10.50-£12.50, SS £2, All Year, SP/PU, EM £6, NSB SPO. Boat trips. Multiple nights rate. |
| Bere Island | Ann Sullivan, Harbour View, Bere Island. |
| Tel | (027) 75 011 |
| Details | 3TS, 1D, 2FS £14 - £18 SS £2, SPO EM £7 - £10. Closed end Oct to 1 April. |
| Blarney | Mary Walsh, Sunnyside B&B, 5 Woodlands, Cloughroe. |
| Tel | (021) 385 779 |
| Details | 2.5 mls from Blarney, 6 mls from Cork. Dormer bungalow in quiet circle of houses on Killarney side of Blarney (R617) 3 mins from Blarney Castle & village, free traditional music in local pubs every night in Summer & Wed night all year, 1T, FS3, £15 - £16, SS £5, Closed Xmas, SP, EM £9, DC 5 mins, NS |
| Blarney | Carmel McNamara, Tigridia, Station Road. |
| Tel | (021) 385 098 |
| Details | 1st right after Esso garage, signposted. 1T, 1D both en-suite £16/£17 night, SS £5, SP DC 1/2 mile. Pub 1 mile. Closed Dec - Feb, SP. |
| Cork City | Fred Zepplins Bar & Gig venue, 8 Parliament St. (Off South Mall) |
| Tel | (021) 273 500 |
| Fax | (021) 271 883 |
| Details | Rock bar & Gig venue, biker owned, all motorcyclists welcome: regular gigs & free trad. Irish music every Tuesday. Soup & sandwiches all day |
| Cork | Maria Donegan, Jamesville, Western Road. |
| Tel | (021) 271 572 |
| Details | 10 mins from city centre, Closed Xmas. 1TS, 2DS, 2F, £15-£18,SS £5, SP/PU, near Museum & Fitzgerald's Park. |
| Cork | Custom Bike Fabricators, 5 Curragh Road, Turners Cross. |
| Tel | (021) 315 793 |
| Mobile | (087) 555 659 |
| Fax | (021) 318 627 |
| Details | Zodiac, R&R, Highway Hawk, Overland, On Two Wheels, 2nd Hand, Servicing, Custom Bikes built to order. Paint repairs and re-sprays. Parts Service, Custom Accessories & Regalia, MAG Discount. |
| Cork | Hogs 'R' Us, College Commercial Park, Magazine Road. |
| Tel | (021) 346
011 (021) 346 07 |
| Mobile | (088) 659 951 |
| Fax | (021) 346 011 |
| Details | Zodiac, Chrome specialities, Mid-USA, Custom Chrome etc. New, 2nd hand, Servicing, Repairs, Tyres, Punctures. V 7 days/24 hrs Nationwide. Specialising in Harleys. |
| Cork | Lee Motorcycles Ltd., Lower Oliver Plunkett Street, Cork, |
| Tel | (021) 273 574 |
| Fax | (021) 271 181 |
| Details | Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki & Aprilia. New 2nd hand, Servicing, Repairs, Tyres, Punctures. V 0900 - 1700 Mon - Sat 021 0 273 574 |
| Crookhaven | Barleycove Caravan & Camping Park, |
| Tel | (028) 353 02 |
| Fax | (021) 307 230 |
| Details | N71 Cork-Bandon, R589 Bandon-Bantry, R591 to Crookhaven, just before Bantry. Open MAY-SEP, 50 tents. Bike & Tent & 1 pers £4, 2 pers £6, 3 pers £8. Shop, Gaz, Ice, Wine Licence, Phone,Showers 50p, Laundry & Drying, Cafe & Fast-food 1000-2100 hrs. 4 ½ miles from Mizzen Head. |
| West Cork | Durrus, Near Bantry, West Cork, Ireland |
| 10 per cent discount to your members, Details as per web
site (updated) |
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| Dunmanway | Shiplake Mountain Hostel, Shiplake |
| Tel | (023) 457 50 |
| Details | 5 kms N of Dunmanway. All Year. 30 beds in 6-8 pers rooms + 3 Private rooms for 2-6, £6.50 - £8. Linen 50p, Showers Free, Laundry £2, Breakfast £2.50 - £3.50, EM £3.50 - £7.50 W6, £4 night, scenic location, maps available Vegetarian cooking available |
| Garretstown | Kathleen Humberstone, Waterfall House, Garretstown, Old Head, Kinsale |
| Tel | (021) 778 359 |
| Fax | (021) 778 8359 |
| Details | follow signs to Garretstown from new bridge at Kinsale. 1S, 1T, 1D, 1F all en-suite £17, SS £3. SP/PU, DC 1.5 mls, Pub 1 ml NS, Closed Dec - Mar. MemberBallinspittle MCC (Norton Domi 99) - also self-contained apartments available £150 -£200 all in. |
| Glengarriff | Cottage Bar & Restaurant |
| Tel | (027) 632
26 (027) 63331 |
| Fax | (027) 636 32 |
| Details | EM, All year. Tea & Coffee making facilities. 2 mins from the sea. |
| Inniscarra | Bernadette Cooney, Oaklands, Bridgestown |
| Tel/Fax | (021) 870 412 |
| Details | 5 kms from Blarney & Ballycollig R617. 2S, 1TS, 1T, 1DS, £14-£16, SS £5- before 8pm, All year, SP/PU, EM £9, DC 2 kms, NSB SPO |
| Innishannon | Trevor & Marianne Stuckey, Riverbank |
| Tel | (021) 775 678 |
| Details | 1 mile below River Bridge, Early 19th Century merchant's house with quay and walled gardens, grounds incl. Iron Age fort and 17th century cottages. Ariel & Velocette repair facilities, ex-motorcycle racer (1957-64) 2DS, 2FS, £15 - £16.50, All year, SP/PU, EM £8 - £10 book!, DC 1 m NSB SPO Highly Recommended! |
| Kinsale | Ms. Jennifer Allen, Setanta, 1 Haven Hill, Summercove, Kinsale. |
| Tel | (021) 772 761 |
| Details | Closed 1 Oct - 30 Apr, 200 m from Charles Fort, 2T, 1D en-suite TV £17.50 - £20, SS £5, SP Breakfast Menu |
| Mallow | Murphy Motorcycles Ltd., Ballydatteer, Mallow |
| Tel | (022) 436 46 |
| Fax | (022) 504 04 |
| Details | T, S, R, etc. Moto X & Enduro specialists B 6 days 0930-1800 within 30 miles 087-2712148 |
| Millstreet | Dan & Eily, Geararoe, Macroom Road |
| Tel | (029) 700 99 |
| Details | 1.5 kms from Millstreet, 1TS, 2DS, 1FS3, £15, SS £3, All year, SP/PU, EM, DC 1.5 kms, W space for about 5 tents. |
| Newmarket | Andrew Hourigan Motorcycles, West End |
| Tel | (029) 601
35 (021) 876210 |
| Mobile | (085) 629 17 |
| Details | Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, New 2nd-hand, Servicing, Repairs, Tyres, Punctures, Open 6 days V |
| Skibbereen | South Coast Motorcycles, Ilen Street |
| Tel | (028) 221 97 |
| Details | Honda,Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha. New, 2nd hand, Servicing, Repairs, Tyres, Punctures. B 028-22197 0930-1900 6 days, within 25 miles. |
| Timoleague | Sextons, Caravan & Camping Park, Carhue, near Clonakilty |
| Tel | (023) 463 47 |
| Details | follow R600 or N71 from Cork. Open Mar-Oct, 30 tents, Bike & tent & 1 pers £5, 2 pers £7, 3 pers £9. Shop, Gaz, Ice, Phone, Free showers, Laundry, Drying, Disabled. Breakfast available. Fast food nearby. |
| Castletownbere | Harbour Lodge Hostel |
| Tel | 027 - 71043 |
| Details | Name: Dermot Murphy Contact Phone: 027 - 71043, Hotel Name: Harbour Lodge HostelHotel, Address: Castletownbere, Co.Cork, Hotel Phone: 027 - 71043 website: bearainfo.com |
| Co Derry | Alexander Arms |
| Tel | 02877763443 |
| Details | 34 Main Street, Limavady, Co. Derry |
| Ballyshannon | Jennifer Browne, Hillcrest House, Tirconaill Street. |
| Tel | (072) 522 03 |
| Details | 2T, 2D, £15, All year. SP, DC 100 yds, within walking distance to all amenities. Detached modern house. |
| Burtonport | Loughmeila Lodge |
| Tel | 00 353 (0)74 95 42955 |
| Details | Dungloe Road Station Burtonport Co Donegal. Hotel Phone: 074 95 42955 website: www.exploredonegal.com |
| Donegal Town | Helen McGroary, Donegal House, Golf Road. |
| Tel | (073) 211 59 |
| Details | Clean, good food, peaceful and friendly. Close to good hotels, pubs and restaurants. Good touring base. 4TS, 1DS, £14-£16, SS £3, All year, SP PU, EM, DC 5 mins, SP DL26 |
| Downings | Casey's Caravan Park. Frank Casey |
| Tel | (074) 553 01 |
| Fax | (074) 551 28 |
| Details | 25 miles North of Letterkenny. Open 1st April - 30th Sept. 30 tent spaces. Bike & tent & 1 person £8, 2 pers £8, 3 pers £10. Showers 50p. All other facilities within 50 yds of site entrance. Scenic resort with unspoilt beaches |
| Dunkineely | Terence & Carol McGinley, Shoreview, Mill Road. |
| Tel | (073) 371 83 |
| Details | 6.5 kms W of Donegal Town. 4 kms E of Killybegs. On main Donegal - Killybegs road, All Year, 1TS, 3DS, FS3S+4D £15 night, SS £5, DC 1 km, SP, NSB, SPO Tea/Coffee facilities, TV in rooms. Barbecue facilities. P |
| Glenties | Campbells Holiday Hostel |
| Tel | (075) 514 92 |
| Details | MAR - NOV 50 beds in 2, 4, 6 person rooms + 6 private 2 pers rooms £6 - £8, Linen £1, showers free, Wash & Dry £2, Breakfast in hotel next door £3.50. |
| Lifford | Eileen Patterson, The Haw Lodge, The Haw, Lifford |
| Tel | (074) 413 97 |
| Fax | (074) 419 85 |
| Details | Closed 30 Nov - 1 Feb. Cosy old world farmhouse overlooking R. Finn, 2 kms from Lifford on N15, Sligo direction. 2T, 1D, 1F en-suite £15 - £17.50 SS £5 - £6.50 SP/PU NS Lounge & Dining Rm. DC & Pubs 2 kms. |
| Ramelton | Mrs Ena Corry, Crammond House, Market Sq. Ramelton |
| Tel | (074) 510 55 |
| Details | Closed 31 Oct - 1 Apr. In centre of village, 1T, 1D, 1F £15 - £17, SS £5, SP, NSD. |
| Brittas | Dermot Fox, D&G Motorcycles, Raheen, Brittas |
| Tel & Fax | (01) 458 2191 |
| Details | T, S, R, B Dublin area 24 hrs/7 days Specialist importer of large USA machines. |
| Dublin City | Mountjoy Motorcycles Ltd., 18 Berkeley St. Dublin 7 |
| Tel | (01) 830 1511 |
| Fax | (01) 830 4635 |
| Details | Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Aprilia, Ducati, Kawasaki, Peugeot, Triumph, Derbi, Piaggio, Cagiva. New, 2nd-hand. Spares, clothing and accessories. |
| Dublin 1 | GP Motorcycles, 115 Amiens Street |
| Tel | (01) 855 6581 |
| Details | B 6 days 0900-1800 Dublin area |
| Dublin 2 | JP Motorcycles, Bike shop, 107 Pearse Street, Dublin 2. |
| Tel | (01) 671 8079 |
| Fax | (01) 679 8355 |
| Details |
| Dublin 2 | New Kawasaki Centre, 3-4 Wexford St, Dublin 2. |
| Tel | (01) 478
4182 (01) 478 4806 |
| Fax | (01) 478 4554 |
| Details | Honda, Kawasaki, Piaggio, Suzuki, Yamaha. New 2nd hand. Spares, clothing & accessories. |
| Dublin 6 | Capitol Motorcycles, 281 Harold's Cross Rd, Dublin 6. |
| Tel | (01) 491 0441 |
| Fax | (01) 496 8190 |
| Details |
| Dublin 8 | Inchicore Motorcycles, 120 Emmet Road, Dublin 8. |
| Tel | (01) 543 2973 |
| Details | S, R, T, P, B, 0900 - 1800 6 days, Dublin area. |
| Dublin 8 | Derek Beahan Recovery, Breakdown only, Emmet Rd, Inchicore, Dublin 8. |
| Tel | (01) 453 4567 |
| Mobile | (088) 559 188 |
| Details | Vehicle Recovery Specialists - all vehicles |
| Dundrum | Dr. Bob's Custom Motorcycle Services. Rear 54 Main Street, Dundrum. |
| Tel | (01) 298 0336 |
| Fax | (01) 296 4636 |
| Details | Specialist custom bike services. |
| Lucan | European Classic Wheels Ltd., Esker South, Lucan. |
| Tel & Fax | (01) 621 0230 |
| Mobile | (086) 815 4810 |
| euro1@indigo.ie | |
| Details | Ireland's Specialist Tyre Shop. Fork overhauls/repairs. Tyre fitting & balancing. Clothing, parts etc. MAG member. |
| Portmarnock | Katherine & Gerhard Grabner, Steiermark, 13 Beach Park on Strand Road |
| Tel | (01) 846 2032 |
| Details | Irish / Austrian home opposite Golden Beach, hotel, golf links, TV, en-suite rooms, Tea/Coffee facilities. Credit Cards. Closed 19 Dec. - 6 Jan. Secure bike locking points. German spoken. Near buses and trains. 1 TSB, 1 DSB, 1F3/4, £16 - £18, SS £9, SP/PU, DC 300 mtrs, NSB. |
| Shankill | Shankill Caravan Park. Marie Hutchinson |
| Tel | (01) 282 0011 |
| Details | Site Since Closed |
| Downpatrick | Jennie M Fitzsimons, Hillcrest, 157 Strangford Rd, Downpatrick |
| Tel | (01396) 612 583 |
| Details | Closed 20 Dec. - 2 Jan, 3S, 1T, 2D (1 en-suite) £15, SS £1. |
| Newcastle | Edna McNeilly, 72 Tollymore Road, Newcastle |
| Tel | (01396) 722 018 |
| Details | Grid Ref: 367330. Take A 50 from Castlewellan, after 1 mile L at X rds. 1T / 1D en-suite, phone & TV £17.50, SS £2.50, EM £5, SP/PU Also 4 self-catering units, discounts for motorcyclists, BMW, Triumph & Honda owners. German spoken.Punt cheques accepted |
| Ederney | Mrs E McCord, Greenwood Lodge, Erne Drive, Ederney |
| Tel | (01365) 631 366 |
| Details | From Omagh A32>B4, From Enniskillen A32>B82>B4. 1S, 2T, 4D (5 en-suite) mall with TV, EM £10, SP/PU. NSB/NSD. |
| Enniskillen | Mrs. Wendy McChesney, Mountview, Irvinestown Rd, Enniskillen. |
| Tel | (01365) 323 147 |
| 101471.1557@compuserve.com | |
| Details | 1/2 ml from Dunnes Stores on A32, opp lake. 1T, 1D, 1F en-suite with TV & kettle. £18 - £18, SS £7, EM £10 - £11, SP, NS dining room. Large garden, overlooking lake, snooker room |
| Enniskillen | Patrick McNulty & Sons, 24 -26 Belmore Street, Enniskillen |
| Tel | (01365) 322 423 |
| Fax | (01365) 325 423 |
| Details |
| Enniskillen | Tony McNulty, Belmiore Street, Enniskillen. |
| Tel | (01365) 322 423 |
| Details | R, S, A, T, P, B 0900 - 1800 6 days within 2.5 miles |
| Gortadrehid | Molly Fawcett, Riverside Farm Guest House, Gortadrehid, Enniskillen. |
| Tel | (01365) 322 725 |
| Details | From Enniskillen take Sligo Rd for 1 mile, take A 509 after Maxol Station, farm is 1/2 mile on Left. 3T, 1D, 2F (1 en-suite) £15 - £17, SS £3, EM £6 - £10, SP/PU. Pubs nearby. |
| Athenry | Marion E McDonagh, McDonagh's Holiday Haus, Ballygurrane South |
| Tel/Fax | (091) 844 579 |
| mcdhaus@tinet.ie | |
| Details | Modern home with many extras, secure parking, home baking, beautiful country setting on 1 acre land. Tea/Coffee facilities, TV. Handy for the Burren, Galway, Cliffs of Moher, Connemara. German spoken. 1S, 1TS, 2DS, 1F4, £16, SS £4, SP/PU, EM on request, DC 1/2 mile NSB SPO |
| Aughrim | Nr. Ballinasloe. Hynes Hostel |
| Tel | (0905) 737 34 |
| Details | in Aughrim village, on main Galway - Dublin Road, 3 miles from Ballinasloe. All year. 32 beds in 5 bedrooms + 2 X 2/3 private rooms. £7 - £8.50 night, linen £1, showers free, laundry £3, full breakfast £4. W 30 spaces, £3.50 pp/nt. Fully licensed. Music sessions. |
| Carna | Barbara Madden, Hillside, Kylesalia, Carna |
| Tel | (095) 334 20 |
| Details | 40 mls W of Galway city on R 340, 5S, 2T, 2D, 1F en-suite £15 - £17, SS £5, EM £14 - £15, SP NS inside. Pub & Cafe 5 kms |
| Claregalway | Margaret & Phil Quinn, Rockhaven Guesthouse, Rockwood. |
| Tel | (091) 798 671 |
| Details | 5 miles Galway, 2 miles Claregalway off N 17 2.5. Riding stables near house, disabled welcome. Open all year. 1S, 2T, 1D, £12 - £15, SP,EM £8, DC 2 miles SP. |
| Claretuam | Carmel Casserly, Casserly's Guest House |
| Tel | (093) 556 44 |
| Details | 3 mls from Tuam, situated on a Deer Farm on the route to Castlehacket House, Ashford Castle & Lough Corrib. Friendly home in country village. Tea/Coffee on arrival. TV. Tea/Coffee facilities in rooms. Mealtimes to suit guests. Free travel to local pub. 1S, 1SB, 1DS, 1DB,2F5, £12 - £18, All Year. SP, EM £10, DC 3 miles, Pub 1/2 ml. |
| Clifden | Mamie Nolan, Carraig na Greine, Westport Road. |
| Tel | (095) 214 35 |
| Details | Turn Rt at Esso Station on N59, 1 mins ride on Rt hand side. 1T, 2D, 1F all en-suite, £12.50 - £14.50, SS £2 - £5 (high season). DC 5 mins, Pub 5 mins. Closed Xmas. SP.SPO. |
| Gap Of Dunloe | Sheila O'Sullivan, Shamrock Farmhouse, Black Valley |
| Tel | (064) 347 14 |
| Details | 5 miles from Kales Kearneys Cottage. Remote & peaceful family farm. Free fishing. 2TS, 2TSB, 2DS, £15, All year, SP/PU, EM £8, DC 5 mls, NS. |
| Inverin | Mamie Folan Burke, Clai Ard, Cornarone East |
| Tel | (091) 593 488 |
| Details | 16 miles from Galway on coast road past Spiddal. Comfortable home overlooking Bay, in heart of Connemara, near beach, pubs and shops/ Handy for Aran Island ferries and flights. 3DS, 1F3, £13 - £16, SS £5, All year. SP/PU, EM £10, DC 5 mls, NSB SPO. |
| Kinvara | Eileen Connolly, Gortaboy House, Gortaboy |
| Tel | (091) 638 135 |
| Details | 27 kms from Galway on N 18 & 67, signposts for Dunguairt Castle. Modern farmhouse, close to main Connemara-Burren route, £12 - £16, All year, SP/PU, DC 3 kms, NSB, SPO. |
| Kilcolgan | Noel & Marian Jordan, Noel Jordan's Bar, Lounge & B&B |
| Tel | (091) 796 400 |
| Details | 4 mls from Kinvara, 12 mls from Galway. Bright, picturesque and friendly. Breakfast times flexible.. All rooms en-suite. Pool table, beer garden, occasional music in bar, Bureau de Change, 1TS, 1 DS, 1DSB, 1F5, £15, SS £5, all year, SP/PU, EM £5 - £6, SNE |
| Oughterard | Eddie Banks, Freewater, New Village |
| Tel/Fax | (091) 552 106 |
| Details | All year. Leave N 59 at Oughterard, follow signs to Glan/Scenic Route. 1T, 1TSB, 1DB £12 - £16, SS £4 before 2000 hours, EM £10, SP, DC 3 mls - transport to and from pub. SPO. Angling facilities. Bikers especially welcome |
| Renvyle | Dee Walsh, Fuschia House, Curragh, Renvyle |
| Tel/Fax | (095) 435 02 |
| Details | Leave Galway - Clifden Rd at Recess thro Letterfrack, Tullycross, Tully - sign near hotel. 3S, 1D, 1F en-suite £16, SS £5, EM if pre-booked £7 - £12, SP. Pubs & Cafe 3 mls. |
| Ros-A-Mhil (Rossaveal) |
Mary Hernon, Ros-a-Mhil |
| Tel | (091) 572 158 |
| Fax | (091) 572 656 |
| Details | Close by Harbour where boats leave for Aran. 1T, 2D, 1F (2 en-suite) EM £13. Pub 1 mile, SP |
| Ros Muc | Therese Conroy, Dun Manus, Screebe, Gortmore, Ros Muc |
| Tel | (091) 574 139 |
| Details | Closed 15 Oct - 1 Mar. Between Screebe & Gortmore. 1T, 2D en-suite £15 - £18, SS £5, EM £10 - £13, SP, NSB. Irish speaking family. |
| Roundstone | Josephine McDonagh, Seagrove House, Letterdyfe, Roundstone |
| Tel | (095) 358 10 |
| Fax | (095) 350 03 |
| Details | 1 Km from Roundstone village. 1T, 2D, 1F en-suite £16 - £17, SS £8, EM £12.50, SP. Groups also welcome. Pubs & Cafes near. |
| Salthill | Rockbarton Park Hotel, Salthill |
| Tel | (091) 522 286 |
| Details | 4T, 6D, 1F en-suite, TV & Phone £25 - £45 pps, SS £10, EM £10 - £20. Renowned Seafood Restaurant. Near beach. |
| Lettergesh | Renvyle, Connemara Camping Park. |
| Tel/Fax | (095) 434 06 |
| Details | 5 mins. South of Leenane on N59 (turn right) Open 1st May - 30th Sept. 52 tent spaces. Bike & tent & 1 person: £4, 2 pers £8, 3 pers £12. Food Shop (July-Aug), Gaz, Ice, Phones, Showers free, Laundry & Drying. Cafe on site (July-Aug) 0900-2100 hrs. |
| Blackwater | Mairead Robinson, The Old Schoolhouse, Blackwater, Killarney |
| Tel/Fax | (064) 829 13 |
| mairead@kenmare.com | |
| Details | Tastefully renovated 130 yr old stone schoolhouse in mountains just off Ring of Kerry, adjacent to traditional pub. Group bookings, weekend packages. 2S, 1T, 1DB, 1D, 1F4, £15 - £18, All year, SP/PU, EM £9, DC2 mls NSB SPO |
| Brosna | Nr Abbeyfeale. John Nicholls, Sowerby Cottage. |
| Tel | (068) 444 76 |
| Details | MAG Member/MZ & Triumph enthusiast offers FREE camping to motorcyclists, caravan sometimes available. Donation to MAG Ireland appreciated. |
| Ballyduff | David & Nuala Sowden, Shannon View, Ferry Rd, Ballyduff, Nr.Ballybunnion. |
| Tel | (066) 313 24 |
| Details | 1T, 2D, 1F (2 en-suite) £16, SS £4, EM £15, SP/PU, NSB. Chef - Owned, excellent food, 35 mins. from Tarbert ferry. |
| Cahirciveen | Owen & Mary Landers, Fransel House, Filemore, Cahirciveen. |
| Tel | (066) 947
2997 (066) 947 3233 |
| Details | 500 mtrs off N 70 between Kells & Cahirciveen 3T, 1D, 1F, en-suite £16 - £18, SS £6, EM £10 - £13, SP, NSB, 5 mins to town & beach |
| Clonkeen | Olivia Garner, The Glen Farmhouse, Islandmore |
| Tel | (064) 5367 |
| Details | 13 kms SE of Killarney on N 22. 18th Century traditional farmhouse in unspoilt mountain setting. Good touring base. Car lift to local pub. Credit cards.1TS, 2FS3, £14 - £16, SS £3, All year, SP/PU, EM £8.50 NSB SPO |
| Currow Village | Eileen O'Connor, Glenbrook House, Currow Village, Killarney, |
| Tel/Fax | (066) 644 88 |
| Details | Signposted off N 23 between Castleisland & Farranfore. 3T, 1D (3 with shower/bath) £18, SS £7, EM £13, SP/PU |
| Dingle Town | Alpine House, Mail Road, Dingle |
| Tel | (066) 512 50 |
| Fax | (066) 519 66 |
| Details | On N 86 into Dingle 2 mins from town. 4T, 4D, 2F en-suite, phone, hairdryers & TV. £17 - £23, SS £10, SP. |
| Fossa | Anne & Neilus Moriarity, Brookside, Gortacollapa, Fossa, Killarney. |
| Tel | (064) 441 87 |
| Details | Closed 7 Nov - 15 Mar, N 72 West from Killarney - Killorglin, house is 2 mls from Hotel Europe next to Kerry Dye Products. 4T, 1D, 1F en-suite, £17, SS £5, EM on request £12.50, SP, NSB, Breakfast "Award" winner. |
| Kenmare | Ita Gaine, Two Mile Bridge, Kenmare |
| Tel | (064) 413 78 |
| Details | On N71 3 kms from Kenmare.1D, 2F en-suite, £17 - £18, SS £6.50, SP, NSB & dining room. |
| Glencar | Climbers Inn, Glencar |
| Tel | (066) 601 01 |
| Fax | (066) 602 04 |
| climbers@iol.ie | |
| Web-site | http://www.iol.iw/~climbers |
| Details | Open Nov-Mar 8D, 2S en-suite £ 13.50-£23 SS £5 EM £ 14.50 SP/PU. NS also Hostel, £ 9.50 - £ 13.50 10 rms EM £7 - £ 14.50. No curfew. |
| Kenmare | Failte Hostel, Shelbourne Street. |
| Tel | (064) 423 33 |
| Details | in town opposite Post Office, all year, 30 beds in 4 - 8 bedrooms + 2 X 2 pers. Private Rooms £7 - £9.50, free showers, duvets, drying, full breakfast nearby £3.95, Doors locked 0100 hrs. |
| Killarney | Countess House, Countess Rd, Killarney. |
| Tel | (064) 342 47 |
| Details | 1st left off Muckrodd Rd, 100 yds on Right, 2T, 3D, 3F en-suite £16 - £18, SS £5, SP 2 mins from town centre; many pubs & cafes. |
| Killarney | Neptune's Town Hostel, New Street. |
| Tel | (064) 352 55 |
| Fax | (064) 363 99 |
| neptune@tinet.ie | |
| Web-site | http://www.iol.ie/kerry-insight/neptunes/ |
| Details | Cosy, clean and friendly hostel with off-street parking for bikes, 100 beds, 15 private rooms (some en-suite), breakfast available, self-catering kitchen, laundry & drying room, TV room & lounge, Dorms £6 - £7.50, Privates £9 - £12 |
| Killarney | Maureen Culloty, Arus Antoine, Lewis Rd, Killarney |
| Tel | (064) 321 89 |
| Fax | (064) 321 97 |
| Details | follow sign for town centre of by-pass road, pink house on left as you approach town. 1T, 2D, 1F all en-suite. £15 - £17.50, SS £5, SP, DC 300 mtrs, Pub 300 mtrs, SP, Closed end Oct to Mid March. TV all rooms. |
| Killarney | Flesk Muckross Caravan & Camping Park |
| Tel | (064) 317 04 |
| Fax | (064) 346 81 |
| killarneylakes@tinet.ie | |
| Details | from killarney take N 71 towards Kenmare, 1 mile. Open Mar - Oct, 36 pitches. Bike & tent & 1 person £4, 2 pers £8, 3 pers £12. Shop, Gaz, Ice, Wine Licence, Phone, Showers 20p, Laundry & Drying, disabled. Cafe & Fast food 0800 - 2100 hrs also Budget Hostel. |
| Killarney | Patricia Lehane, Ardaneaneg, Georgian House, 3 mls from town centre |
| Tel | (064) 353 80 |
| Details | 2D, £12 - £15, SS £2, EM £8, SP, DC 1/2 ml Pub 1/2 ml. Closed late Oct - 1 March, convenient to many attractions. |
| Killarney | Ms Nora Moriarty, Purple Heather, Gap of Dunloe |
| Tel | (064) 442 66 |
| purpleheather@tinet.ie | |
| Details | Open Mar-Oct 1S, 2T, 2D, 1F en-suite £15-17, SS £6.50, EM £12 SP/ NSB & Dining Rm. |
| Killorglin | West's Holiday Park, Killarney Road, Killorglin. Liam & Linda West |
| Tel | (066) 976 1240 |
| Fax | (066) 976 1833 |
| Details | N72 1 mile from Killorglin Bridge on Killarney Rd. Open: May-Sept. 20 Tent spaces. Bike & tent & 1 person £3.75, 2 pers £7.50, 3 pers £11.25. Ice, Phones, Showers 50p, Laundry & Drying, small children's pool, Cafe & shops within 1 mile. Ideal touring base, 20 folk music pubs nearby. Trout & Salmon fishing on site. Tennis court. Overlooked by Ireland's highest mountain. |
| Laveragh | Creveen Lodge Camping Park, Healy Pass Road. Mary Moriarity |
| Tel | (064) 831 31 |
| Details | On Healy Pass Rd 2 kms SE of Lauragh. Open Easter to 31st October. 20 tent spaces. Bike & tent & 1 person £3.75, 2 pers £7.50, 3 pers £11.25. Gaz, Ice, Showers 50p, Laundry £2.50, Drying, Cafe on site open 0830 - 2300 hrs. A small, family run park set in the heart of the beautiful scenery of South Kerry. High standards of personal supervision, fully serviced and with excellent amenities. A relaxing and well-sheltered park. Easy access for walking or biking on the high mountain roads of the Caha range. Old Irish pub 'An Sibin' within 9 kms. |
| Listowel | Mrs. Jean Fetherston, Clareville Skehenerin, Tarbert Rd, Listowel. |
| Tel/Fax | (068) 237 23 |
| Details | 1T, 3F en-suite £15 - £17, SS £6.50 SP in lounge only. On main Tarbert Ferry Rd. Orthopaedic beds. |
| Lixnaw | Helen & JJ McCarthy, Shangra-la House, Ballyhorgan |
| Tel | (066) 323 00 |
| Details | off N 69 outside Listowel, 490 sq. Ft lock-up garage. Tea/Coffee on arrival. Traditional Irish pub nearby, good local restaurant. Credit cards. Handy Tarbert ferry. 2D, 2S, 1D, £13, all year, SP/PU, EM if booked, DC 5 mls transport available. |
| Tralee | John Shanahan |
| Tel | |
| Details | R, S, A, T, P, B 6 days 0930-1800 within 15 miles. |
| Tralee | Kate Collins, Seven Oaks, Manor Cross. |
| Tel | (066) 294 34 |
| Details | Near MacDonalds. Set in own private walled garden. Private parking, 10 mins to town centre, adjacent to Aquadrome, Folk Museum, Golf courses, beaches. 1TS, 1DS, 1F5, £15 - £17, SS £2, All year, SP,DC 100 mtrsNSB/SPO. |
| Tralee | Ashlee House, Manor West |
| Tel | (066) 264 92 |
| Details | on N21-22 500 mtrs townside of Macdonalds, 2T, 6D, 2F en-suite £ 15-£16, SS£2, SP. |
| Ventry | Moriarity's Farmhouse, Ventry, Dingle, Co. Kerry. |
| Tel/Fax | (066) 9159 037 |
| Mrty@tinet.ie | |
| Details | Take Slea Head drive to Ventry, signpost at Church. Near O'Shea's Pub. 2T, 2D, 2F en-suite, electric blankets, Tea/Coffee facilities,hairdryers £16 - £17, SS £8 & Group rates for up to 15. EM £14, SP, NSB, Home grown produce. Pubs 1 km. |
| Bennetsbridge | Nore Valley Park, Isobel Harper |
| Tel | (056) 272 29 |
| Fax | (056) 277 48 |
| Details | R700 from Kilkenny, turn Right at Bennetsbridge. Open 1st March-31st October. 40 tent spaces. Bike & tent & 1 person £5.50, 2 pers £6, 3 pers £6.50. Food shop, Gaz, Ice, Phones, Showers free, Laundry & Drying, Disabled facilities, Cafe (breakfast only) Fast Food Shop open 0800-2130. Home baked food avail all day. Crazy golf. Open Farm |
| Clane | Evelyn Ryan, Ashley, Richardstown |
| Tel | (045) 868 533 |
| Details | 6 mls Maynooth, 2 mls Clane. Set in beautiful landscaped gardens. Handy for Mondello Race Track. Riding, tennis and golf nearby. 2TS, 2DS, £18-£20 SS £5, All year, SP/PU, DC 2ml. |
| Callan | Margaret Treacy, Moonarch, Mullinahone Rd. |
| Tel | (056) 258 10 |
| Details | 2 kms from Callan on R 692, just off N 76. Snack on arrival, Breakfast menu, Credit Crds, 1TSB, 1DS, 1F4, £15-18, SS£5, All year, SP/PU, EM£10, DC 2 kms, NSB SPO |
| Freshford | Priscilla Flanagan, Pomadora House, Clinstown Rd, Freshford. |
| Tel | (056) 322 56 |
| Details | Open all year; sign in village, 2T, 1D, en-suite, electric blankets & TV, £16 - £18, SS £3, EM £12, SP/PU, SP. |
| Kilkenny City | Philomena Heffernan, Kilkenny B&B, Dean Street |
| Tel | (056) 640 40 |
| Details | In City centre, Modern house. 3TS, 3DS, F3 to 5, £15 - £25, SS £5, SP, EM £10, DC nearby, SP. |
| Kilmanagh | Anastasia Teehan, Shipton House |
| Tel | (056) 691 43 |
| Details | Comfortable spacious farmhouse in peaceful scenic location, Tea/Coffee on arrival. Open fires. 25 kms from Cashel Credit cards. Light shoes appreciated indoors. Clothes washed and dried. 2D, F5, £13.50 - £15, Open Feb-Dec,SP/PU, EM £8, DC 11 kms, SP |
| Mullinavat | Margaret Reade, Hillview Farmhouse, Lukeswell |
| Tel | (051) 898 430 |
| Mobile | (088) 275 4298 |
| Details | 18 mls Kilkenny, 10 mls Waterford. On main Dublin-Waterford Rd, N9. Family owned pub next door. Tea & cakes on arrival. Breakfast times to suit. Georgian home on mixed farm. S, D, F, £12 - £15, All year, SP, EM £10, DC 2 mls, SP. |
| Carrick-On-Shannon | Town Clock Holiday Hostel,Town Centre. |
| Tel/Fax | (078) 200 68 |
| Details | Open all year, 20+ beds, kitchen, kitchenette, common room, 2 dorms £6 pp/nt, 1 en-suite twin room £8.50 pp/nt incl. linen. Sleeping sheet hire 50p, towel hire 25p, enclosed courtyard for parking. |
| Dromahair | Gordon Rowntree Motorcycles, Greenaun, Dromahair |
| Tel | (071) 64787 |
| Fax | (071) 64132 |
| Details | B - usually within 40 miles |
| Leitrim Village | Padraig & Mary Doherty, Doherty's Country House. |
| Tel | (078) 208 53 |
| Details | 200 mtrs from village. Horse riding on site, pool table, 1TS, 2DS, 1F4, £16, SS £5, All year, SP, DC 200 mtrs. NS. |
| Askeaton | Marie Whelan, Cloonreask, Close to Askeaton on N69 |
| Tel | (061) 392 556 |
| Details | 3S, 1T, 2D en-suite, 1F £12 - £15, SP/PU,DC & Pub 1/2 ml, NS, Limited tent space, Keen motorcyclist. |
| Limerick City | Barrington's Lodge Hostel, George's Quay, Dublin Rd, |
| Tel | (061) 415 222 |
| Fax | (061) 416 611 |
| blpeter@indigo.ie | |
| Details | Beside Hunt Museum & St. Mary's Cathedral. All year. 88 beds in 2-4 pers. Rooms + 10 private 2 pers. Rooms. £6.50 - £9.Breakfast £1.25 |
| O'Briensbridge | Brid O'Brien, Cois Na habhann, Mountpeilier. |
| Tel | (061) 377 514 |
| Fax | (061) 376 145 |
| Details | 3 mls from Birdhill, turn off N7, 5 mls Killaloe. Bungalow on banks of R. Shannon. Tea/Coffee/Salad on arrival. Packed lunches avail. Credit Cards. 1T, 1DS, £12 - £16, SS £3, All year, SP/PU, EM £12, DC 2 miles NS. |
| Lacken Lodge | Edgewor |