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Healys Hotel

This famous old hotel, loved by fisherfolk, landscape artists and many others who seek peace and tranquillity, changed hands in 1998, and there has since been a flurry of renovation and refurbishment, without spoiling the old-fashioned qualities that have earned this hotel its special reputation: just a good bit of painting and decorating, some overdue refurbishment in the bar and a general tidy up around the front while, at the back, old gardens have been re-established (500 new roses have been planted), and a beer garden has been created.

Accommodation is modest but comfortable - and also fairly moderately priced. There's a great feeling of people happy in what they're doing around here (notably the fisherfolk); it's all very relaxed and the hotel has lots of information on things to do in the area - including golf at around a dozen courses within an hour's drive.

Aside from fishing, other country pursuits available nearby include shooting, horse racing, mountain climbing and golf (links and parkland courses nearby).

Both bar and restaurant food is above average for a country hotel, but it should be noted that this is not a gourmet dining destination; however, although can get very busy in summer, this can be a pleasant spot for a meal to break a journey, or for a quiet off-season sporting break.

Small conference/banqueting facilities (25/70); free broadband wi/fi. Rooms 14 (all shower only & no smoking, 1 family); children welcome (under 3s free in parents' room; cots available at no charge, baby sitting arranged); room service (all day); B&B €35-45pps, ss €20. Dogs welcome (stay in outhouse/kennel). Packed lunches available. * Bar food available 12.30-9.30 daily (in restaurant); Dining Room L & D daily. Garden, fishing. Closed 25 Dec. Amex, Diners, MasterCard, Visa, Laser.

Directions:

R310 from Castlebar - 10 min drive; R318 from Foxford to junction R310; R310 from Ballina - 10 min drive