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Killaloe/ Ballina Local History Killaloe was the birth place of Brian Boru (940-1014AD), the greatest High King of Ireland. Killaloe was the capital of Ireland during his reign. He died whilst ending the Viking domination of Ireland in the battle of Clontarf in 1014. The main feature of the town is St.Flannans Cathedral. The Cathedral was founded by Donal Mor O'Brien around 1185. The site has an interesting history, inside the Cathedral stands the Ogham Stone that bears the ancient Ogham script of the Celts and the Runic script of the Vikings. Another important attraction is the bridge with thirteen arches that crosses the Shannon and joins Killaloe and Ballina. You can find more information on the history here.
	Lough Derg Lough Derg is a magical lake and enjoys the reputation of being Ireland's pleasure lake, it is 32,000 acres (13,000 hectares) of water and ideal for all kinds of watersports, cruising and angling and there is a beautiful countryside around the lake shore. Killaloe and Ballina are situated at the South side of Lough Derg, some more information about this area you will find here. Entertainment There are a lot of great pubs in both Killaloe and Ballina and several lovely restaurants and eating houses. Most pubs have live music during the weekend. You will find some links to pubs and restaurants in the area on the links webpage.
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Killaloe/ Ballina

Local History

Killaloe was the birth place of Brian Boru (940-1014AD), the greatest High King of Ireland. Killaloe was the capital of Ireland during his reign. He died whilst ending the Viking domination of Ireland in the battle of Clontarf in 1014.

The main feature of the town is St.Flannans Cathedral. The Cathedral was founded by Donal Mor O'Brien around 1185. The site has an interesting history, inside the Cathedral stands the Ogham Stone that bears the ancient Ogham script of the Celts and the Runic script of the Vikings.

Another important attraction is the bridge with thirteen arches that crosses the Shannon and joins Killaloe and Ballina. You can find more information on the history here.

Lough Derg

Lough Derg is a magical lake and enjoys the reputation of being Ireland's pleasure lake, it is 32,000 acres (13,000 hectares) of water and ideal for all kinds of watersports, cruising and angling and there is a beautiful countryside around the lake shore. Killaloe and Ballina are situated at the South side of Lough Derg, some more information about this area you will find here.

Entertainment

There are a lot of great pubs in both Killaloe and Ballina and several lovely restaurants and eating houses. Most pubs have live music during the weekend. You will find some links to pubs and restaurants in the area on the links webpage.