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Festivals to see and enjoyMarch: Clare Drama Festival, ScarriffMay: Iniscealtra Festival of Arts, MountshannonJuly: Feile Brian Boru, Killaloe/BallinaAugust: Feakle Traditional Music Festival, Feakle Scarriff Harbour Festival, Scarriff

events:July: Lough Derg Power Boat Race Arts TrailAugust: Brian Boru Tri ChallengeSeptember: European Pike-Angling Competition

A significant settlement during stoneage, celtic, and early monastic times, Killaloe Ballina was, for over a century, also the seat of Ireland’s High Kings. The most famous of these Kings was Brian Boru (961-1014) who ruled from Kincora (located at The Green where the present St. Flannan’s Catholic church now stands) from 1002-1014 .

His death occurred in the hour of his greatest triumph, the defeat of a

major Viking force at the Battle of Clontarf near Dublin. The Brian Boru heritage centre at the tourist office tells his story.

From early Christian times Killaloe Ballina was an

important monastic settlement and from the 12th century a

cathedral and ecclesiastical centre. In fact the Killaloe Diocese is named after the village.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the two villages evolved on either bank of the River Shannon. The opening of the railway and canal with Limerick ushered in a prosperous period and river navigation became a primary function of the twin settlements.

Today Killaloe Ballina are amongst Ireland’s most picturesque villages and serve as a gateway to the River Shannon and Lough Derg — the Shannon’s Pleasure Lake.

Welcome to Killaloe Ballina

Killaloe BallinaLough Derg’s

Please support businesses who supported this publication. This information sheet has been made possible by the generous support of members of the Ballina Killaloe Business Association and other local businesses. The yellow highlighted number denotes members of the Ballina Killaloe Business Association as of printing May 2010.

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Once capital of Ireland,now capital of Lough Derg

Tourist Information

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Brian Boru Heritage Centre and Tourist Information Office

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Lower Lough DergSights to SeeLough Derg, Ireland’s Pleasure Lake, is the largest of the River Shannon lakes. Rich in myth and history, it is nestled between the Slieve Bernagh Mountains of Clare and the Arra Mountains of Tipperary. The following are some of the sights or amenities which you can visit which will add to your enjoyment of the lake.

Holy Island (Inis Cealtra) One of the most famous monastic sites in Ireland, it has many treasured relics of Ireland’s monastic era, including a well preserved round tower and the ruins of 6 churches. Boat trips from Mountshannon harbour can be booked in advance.

St. Cronan’s Church (East Clare Heritage Museum) This museum and tourist information point is housed in a 10th Century Church that is regularly used for worship making it the oldest church still in use in Ireland and Great Britain.

Two Mile Gate (Ballycuggaran Beach) Here you can feed the ducks, swans, take a stroll around the area, fish, and for the courageous, take a dip in the cool waters of Lough Derg. Scenic picnic area.

The Spirit of Killaloe 50 seat luxury passenger boat with upper and lower decks and bar facilities on board. Cruises normally daily during the season. T: 086 814 0559

The Graves of the Leinstermen On the northwestern side of Tountinna Mountain are the Bronze Age stones (1,500 BC) commonly called “the Graves of the Leinstermen”. One stone is standing, the rest are covered in undergrowth. The site could have originally been a stone circle or a Neolithic Tomb. The name “the Graves of the Leinstermen” dates from Brian Boru’s time (circa 980 AD) when his soldiers reputedly ambushed and massacred passing Leinster Vikings at this location.

The Millennium Cross Erected in 2002 adjacent to an earlier cross erected in 1932 and hit by lightning in 1936.

Initiated by friends of Killaloe, Lough Derg and Ballina Killaloe Business Association www.discoverkillaloe.ieDisclaimer: This guide is only meant to be a snapshot of the activities in the area. For further information and a larger selection of walks, cycling routes, and activities, please check with the tourist office in Killaloe or log on to www.discoverloughderg.ie While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided on this map, no responsibility will be accepted by the BKBA for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies. The BKBA makes no warranties as to the conditions, safety, distance, accuracy, or suitability of any route for walking, running, hiking, or cycling.

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Aillebaun Walkway Picturesque walkway between the houses of Main Street and Canal Bank.

Tobermurragh Well Near the pier head, this is named after Brian Boru’s son, Murrough, who was baptised at this well. The well supplied the town with water before a piped water scheme came into operation. At the end of the 19th century the well was enclosed with red brick.

Béal Boru or Brian Boru’s Fort Located just on the outskirts of Killaloe, but within an easy 15 minute footpath walk, this fort is well sign posted and is a lovely serene ring fort that has been dated to the time of King Brian Boru’s reign.

Canal Bank The canal was opened in 1799 to bypass the rapids on the river. It was a vital link in the navigation route between Limerick and other ports on the Shannon. The canal became redundant in 1929 when the water level was raised over the rapids due to the opening of the hydroelectric station down river.

Farmers’ Market On the land bank between the river and the canal (know locally as ‘Between the waters’) a farmers’ market of locally produced goods and crafts operates on Sundays between 11am and 3pm.

13 Arch Bridge connecting Killaloe, Co Clare and Ballina, Co Tipperary Originally a 17 arch bridge, (built over 300 years ago), this historic but now 13 arch bridge still retains 5 small arches from the original. As well as connecting the two villages, the bridge also connects the two counties of Clare and Tipperary. In the centre of the bridge is a plaque commemorating four young men that were shot here by the Auxiliaries in November 1920.

Our Lady and St. Lua’s Catholic Church Built 1843-1846 overlooking The River Shannon and picturesque Killaloe.

The Old Mill Across The River Shannon you can see an historic building that was once a Marble Mill (1837) and then Major Lefroy’s flour mill (1860). The building is now owned by the ESB. There is no access to the mill.

Templeachally Church Ruins The ruins of Templeachally or ‘The Church of the Callow or Marsh’ contain the remains of a 12th century Romanesque church.

Riverside Park & Slipway, and Outdoor Pool The old railway line path now forms part of the community Riverside Park. Facilities at the park include a children’s playground, BBQ stands, car parking, summertime outdoor pool, and public slipway.

Old Railway line path The path that can be seen along the river bank at this point marks the route of the permanent way of the railway that serviced Killaloe Ballina from 1862 until 1944. Visible also is an old pedestrian bridge that used to go over the tracks. From there it is clear to see the arch the train used to pass underneath the road bridge. The railway tracks were removed in the 1950s. The station and goods shed have been converted for private use.

Spirit of Killaloe Cruise The shore outside the old railway goods stores (now renovated and redeveloped into a riverside restaurant) is the pick up point for the River Shannon & Lough Derg river cruise.

Brian Boru Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Office What better way to get an insight into the celtic and nautical significance of Lough Derg and the River Shannon than by visiting the Brian Boru heritage centre. The centre incorporates a tourist information office, a crafts centre, a community library, and an exhibition tracing the history of Killaloe Ballina from the 10th century to the present day, including its strong nautical links with Lough Derg — the largest of the River Shannon lakes. A large part of the centre tells the story of the last High King of Ireland, Brian Boru (940-1014), who was born in Killaloe. The heritage centre is located on the bridge on what was the site of the lock keeper’s residence. Its tourist office offers an information service on booking accommodations, places to eat, routes to take, maps, guides and books, places to visit, things to do and information on national and local events. Open May-September 061 376866

St. Flannan’s Cathedral & St. Flannan’s Oratory This fine Romanesque cathedral was founded about 1185 by Donal Mór O’Brien (1168-1194) but was later destroyed. The beautiful west door of the church was preserved when the present structure was built in the early 13th century, when it was inserted into the building where it can be seen today. The Thorgrim Stone, before the doorway, is unique for its Ogham and Runic inscriptions. In the grounds is a Romanesque church, St. Flannan’s Oratory, dating from the 12th century.

St. Flannan’s Catholic Church & St. Lua’s Oratory This is the highest point in the village and was originally the site of Brian Boru’s Kincora Palace. The church was built in 1836-37. Within its grounds stands St. Lua’s Oratory. It originally stood on Friar’s Island in the River Shannon, but was moved and re-erected here as the island was due to be flooded with the opening of the Shannon hydroelectric scheme at Ardnacrusha in 1929.

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