Things to do
Lough Ree Distillery
Family-run distillery founded in 2018 by the Clancy siblings, making award-winning gin, vodka and Irish whiskey on Main Street. Tours…
A Small Town With A Lot To Offer
Discover why so many people fall for Lanesborough, and why so many keep coming back.
Things to do
Saunas, Pilates, boat trips, angling and more. Filter by what you're into.
Lough Ree
Lanesborough sits at the northern tip of Lough Ree, the second-largest lake on the Shannon, with more than 30km of…
Tours & trips
Lough Ree Access for All
Community-run boat trips on Lough Ree, designed so everyone can get out on the water, including wheelchair users. A great…
Tours & trips
Lough Ree Boat and Walking Tours
Guided trips on the lake and on foot around the area. Ask about island visits and local history.
Angling
The hot water stretch
A famous stretch of the Shannon just below the bridge, named for the warm water once released by the old…
Angling
Feorish & Camlin river mouths
The weedy inlets upstream of town, where the Feorish and Camlin rivers join the Shannon, are some of the most…
The quay & bridge to Ballyleague
Stroll the quay and cross the bridge to Ballyleague: Longford on one bank, Roscommon on the other. Best at sunset…
History & heritage
Inchcleraun (Quaker Island)
A Lough Ree island with the remains of an early monastic settlement and several old churches. Reachable only by boat…
History & heritage
Early Christian church site
One of the oldest centres of Christianity in County Longford, once part of a monastic settlement whose main house was…
History & heritage
Rathcline Castle
Ivy-covered ruins of a lakeside castle a short drive south of town, looking out over Lough Ree.
History & heritage
Corlea Trackway
An oak road laid across the bog in the Iron Age, preserved in a purpose-built hall. About 15 minutes' drive…
Wellness & fitness
The Sweaty Yeti Sauna
Wood-fired barrel sauna by the Shannon with a hot tub and barrel cold plunges. Choose 45-minute weekday or 75-minute weekend…
Wellness & fitness
Precision Pilates
Small, busy reformer Pilates studio on Main Street with classes from beginner to advanced, including prenatal-friendly sessions, plus mat Pilates…
Things to see
A bridge between two provinces, Iron Age oak, island monasteries and old stone.
Plan your visit
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Eat & drink
Cafés for the morning, pubs for the evening, and local gin and whiskey made in town.
Pubs & bars
Adies Bar & Restaurant
Bar and restaurant in Lanesborough serving food, with outdoor seating.
Pubs & bars
Cafés & restaurants
Sorrento Restaurant & Café
Family-run Italian restaurant and café on Main Street, opened in 2025 by Marco and Marina Fabbi. Fresh ingredients and a…
Cafés & restaurants
Cata Coffee
Coffee spot at the Distillery Yard, on the same site as the Sweaty Yeti sauna and Píosa Pizza. Handy before…
Cafés & restaurants
Lanesbrew
Cosy little coffee shop on Main Street serving roast coffee, lattes and teas, with homemade baked goods.
Takeaway
Ping
Chinese takeaway on Main Street, popular with locals and visiting anglers alike.
Takeaway
Píosa Pizza
Lanesborough's newest pizzeria, based at the Distillery Yard alongside the Sweaty Yeti sauna. Check their social media for the menu…
Where to stay
B&Bs, self-catering and places that welcome anglers.
Where to stay
The River Nook
Holiday home in Lanesborough, close to the Shannon. Book through online holiday-rental sites.
Where to stay
Down by the River
Riverside rental in Lanesborough, listed on holiday-rental sites.
Getting here
Lanesborough is on the N63 between Longford and Roscommon, in the middle of Ireland's Hidden Heartlands.
By car
About 2 hours from Dublin via the M4 and N4, then the N63 from Longford town. Free parking near the quay.
By train
The nearest station is Longford, on the Dublin–Sligo line. From there it's about 20 minutes by taxi.
By bus
Local bus services connect with Longford and Roscommon. Use the TFI Journey Planner for current times.
By boat
Lanesborough is a natural stop on any Shannon cruise, with moorings at the quay at the top of Lough Ree.
| From | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Longford town | 17 km | 20 min |
| Roscommon town | 20 km | 25 min |
| Athlone | 40 km | 40 min |
| Dublin | 135 km | 2 hr |
| Galway | 110 km | 1 hr 30 min |
Visitor essentials
Pharmacies, shops, fuel, the Garda station and other practical things you might need. In an emergency, call 112 or 999.
Latest news
What's happening around town, from @thelanesborolife on Instagram.
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Travel inspiration
Ideas for a day, a weekend, or a week on the water.
Ten things to do in Lanesborough
From the hot water stretch to an Iron Age road through the bog.
Read the guideAn angler’s guide to Lanesborough
Where to fish, what you'll catch, and what permits you need.
Read the guide