Access Welcome Guide

• If you are arriving by car and using a Sat Nav, our Eircode is N39 K2H5.
  
• Lough Sallagh Lodges has its own private car park with 3 accessible parking spaces and 1 EV charging point.

• The nearest railway station to Lough Sallagh Lodges is Longford town railway station and it is a direct line servicing Dublin to Sligo. For more information check out https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/station/longford 
  
• The trains serving Longford station offer ramped access for wheelchair users.
  
• Passenger assistance must be booked in advance and passengers are advised to contact https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/contact-us/accessibility-onboard to book.
  
• There is no catering available onboard this service at present.
  
• Guide dogs and Assistance dogs are permitted on board.

• From Dublin (including Dublin Airport), the Expressway Dublin to Sligo Route 23 offers six services per day stopping at Longford station. This service is listed as a non-accessible service and passengers who require an accessible service should contact +353 1 703 4111 for further information.
  
• From Longford station, the Transport For Ireland Cavan to Drumlish Service offers five services per day stopping in Ballinamuck Village and the 98 pub (which is closer to Lough Sallagh Lodges). The timetable can be found at https://www.transportforireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/TFI-Bus-Route-975-Cavan-Longford-A3-fold-to-A6-August-2023-FINAL-WEB2.pdf This journey takes approximately 30 minutes. This route usually has an accessible bus assigned to it. For further information contact 0818 294 015 or download the TFI Live App.
  
• From the 98 pub, Lough Sallagh Lodges is a 40 minute walk (3km) or a 4 minute drive.

There is a taxi rank located at the market square in Longford town. However, if you book in advance, the taxi will pick you up at your exact location. There are several accessible taxi’s available in Longford: 

• Paddy’s Taxi Longford Town +353 96 2471065
  
• TC Cabs Longford Town +353 87 9519519
  
• Nevin’s Taxi Longford Town +353 86 2595690
  
• Ciaran Grimes Taxi, Drumlish +353 87 7514607

• Knock West Airport is approximately 89KM from Lough Sallagh Lodges and would take approximately 1hr 20mins to drive.
  
• Dublin Airport is approximately141KM from Lough Sallagh Lodges and would take approximately 2hrs to drive. This route is served by tolls and motorway.

Dublin Port is the closest port to Lough Sallagh Lodges. It is approximately 148KM away and would take approximately 1hr 50min to drive via motorway.

Hire an accessible battery powered bicycle or a mobility scooter and enjoy a scenic cycle around Edenmore Bog Walk Ballinamuck, the Ballinamuck to Drumlish cycleway, the many local lakes including Lough Sallagh or simply explore the countryside of Ballinamuck. 

For a photo opportunity of a traditional thatched cottage, one of few left in the country. At certain times of the year this cottage is open to the public.

https://www.ballinamuck.ie/

Located at the front of the ‘98 community hall, visitors can explore the interactive screens detailing the history of the Battle of Ballinamuck.

https://www.facebook.com/wiggyshairsalonballinamuck/photos: has a level access flooring. Advanced booking is essential. Contact 043-3329742

A one stop shop for all your hot & cold food necessities for your lodge which includes breakfast hampers, trays of lasagna, cottage pie etc. All of these can be ordered in advance of your stay by contacting the shop directly on 043 3329229. If out cycling/walking you can relax in their indoor seated area and enjoy a coffee and a snack.

https://www.facebook.com/The98Bar/: Don’t miss the Traditional Irish Music night in The 98 Bar which is usually on every Thursday night from 8pm! Contact Enda on 087 9980615 to confirm entertainment.

https://www.facebook.com/DillonsBallinamuck/: Dillons Bar & Lounge is home to many great social events. Head over to their Facebook page to see what’s on.

https://www.instagram.com/anvilcoffeebardrumlish/ : is an accessible coffee shop, which is open 7 days a week.

https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Cornerhouse-61586896415913/: is an accessible café/restaurant that offers a wide variety of snacks/lunches & dinners throughout the day. Check out their facebook page for up to date opening hours.

https://longfordlibrary.ie/library/find-your-local-library/drumlish-library/: is accessible via a ramp access and is open on Wednesdays, Thurdays & Fridays. There is access to a PC here and printing facilities. For further information phone +35343 332 47 60 or email drumlishlibrary@longfordcoco.ie

Is accessible via a ramp access and is open Tuesday to Saturday. Contact Marie on 043-3329303 to make an appointment. To the rear of the Salon is Blush Beauty by Róisín offering a serene retreat for all your beauty needs. Open Tuesday – Saturday. Contact Róisín on 089-4350648 or @blush.by.roisin on Instagram. 

Discover one of County Longford's most rewarding scenic walks at Corn Hill, the county's highest point, standing 278 metres. The trail offers a memorable outdoor experience, with panoramic views stretching across nine surrounding counties on clear days.

Also known as Cairn Hill or Carn Clonhugh, this historic landmark lies between Drumlish and Ballinalee, in North County Longford. Rich in mythology, the hill is home to ancient cairns linked to Irish folklore. One tradition tells that one of the Cairns was in fact the resting place of Furbuidhe, slain by the followers of Queen Meabh of Connacht, while another attributes the larger cairn to the mythical Cailleach Bhéara, said to have dropped stones from her apron as she flew across the landscape over the hill.

The walking route is approximately 3.2km and follows a combination of well-laid stone paths and natural woodland tracks. Although relatively short, the trail includes some steep sections, making it a satisfying climb for walkers of moderate fitness.

Visitors can take advantage of on-site parking and enjoy designated picnic areas along the route, making Corn Hill an ideal destination for families, walkers, photographers, and anyone looking to experience the natural beauty and heritage of County Longford.

This Coillte-owned woodland extends across more than 500 acres of scenic forest. A network of walking trails winds through the area, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its natural beauty with a mile-long wheelchair-accessible pathway. Picnic facilities and a dedicated car park have also been added to improve the visitor experience. 

https://www.longford.ie/en/visit/see-and-do/royal-canal-greenway/:Take yourself into Longford town and onto the Royal Canal Greenway where you can explore 130km of flat accessible paths. There is a wide choice of café’s along the way.

Located at The Mall in Longford town has a gym, swimming pool, baby pool, sauna, steam room and ice bath. The swimming pool has an accessible pool hoist system to support wheelchair users to access the pool. There is also a changing facility to support wheelchair users after their session. Contact 043 3346536 for more info.

This scenic walk along the River Camlin in Longford Town offers beautiful scenery and is accessible to people with mobility aids. It has tarmac pathways and outdoor exercise machines, as well as many fishing points along the route.

The newly rebuilt St. Mel's Cathedral is a significant landmark in Longford and is accessible to visitors.

This bowling alley is accessible to wheelchair users. The centre also hosts arcades, pool, a play centre (with a lift) and quasar. Party packages available that include hot food, party bag, tea/coffee facilities etc contact 043 3347643.

Is home to many shops includingTesco, Penny’s, O’Heirs Bakery, Fresh Today, Paul Byrons Shoes, a barbers, a hairdressers and much more.

The Auditorium can accommodate up to three wheelchairs spaces for each show. Additionally, we are pleased to offer access to a new range of Assisted Listening Devices for customers with hearing loss. They will also be happy to offer a quiet space for theatre attendees with special sensory needs. 043 3347888.

https://loughreeboattrips.com/boat-trip/: Enjoy an accessible boat trip/fishing trip in lovely Lanesborough, Co. Longford. This is a 35km drive from our lodges. Book in advance by contacting +353 (0)89 2625505.

is a family-run business founded in Lanesborough, County Longford. They are famous for their Sling Shot Gin, Bart's blended Irish whiskey, The Bridge single malt Irish whiskey and Zesty Vodka. Bookings can be made for individuals or for groups of up to 16 people. You will make three gin & tonics that you can enjoy alongside fantastic finger food from Jack Rabbits kitchen. You are in for an experience you won't forget, with your own personalised 70cl bottle of gin to take home with you. 

The 165km historical trail from Roscommon to Dublin weaves mostly along the Royal Canal and can be completed in sections or all at once. The trails start in Strokestown Park at the National Famine Museum and ends at the Famine statues in Dublin Docklands, close to EPIC the Irish Emigration Museum, Dublin. Pay a visit to the National Famine Museum in Strokestown to learn more about these historic times.

Located in the historic old schoolhouse in Edgeworthstown, the Maria Edgeworth Centre tells visitors the story of the life and times of pioneering novelist Maria Edgeworth (1767-1849). Best known for her novels on Irish life, her work gives plentiful insight into rural and domestic life in Ireland during the time period.

At the Maria Edgeworth Centre, you will experience the life and times of Maria Edgeworth, as well as other notable figures in the Edgeworth family. The ground floor exhibition area is wheelchair accessible and has disabled access toilets. The Literary and Historical Trail is wheelchair accessible with some limitations. It should be noted that the Trail crosses the public roads in a few places.

This is one attraction that is not to be missed and it is fully accessible. In 1984 a prehistoric trackway of large oak plans were discovered by Bord na Mona peat harvesting operations, which is thought to date back to 148BD. Over the centuries, this trackway was preserved by the formation of the raised bog and is thought to be a walking surface between one farming community and another. Explore the exhibition here at Corlea and enjoy the scenic walkways around the bogs in Keenagh.

Nestled along the shores of Lough Gowna, Derrycasson Woods offers a peaceful escape where you can enjoy a scenic stroll through the woodland trails and take in the flora and fauna and the natural beauty of Derrycasson Woods.