Ely House is located in the riverside village of Shannonbridge with its Waterside Marina,Traditional Pubs and award winning Old Fort Restaurant.We are just 5 minutes from the Monastic site of Clonmacnoise. Brian and Dympna O'Carroll at Ely House offer you a warm welcome and offer lovely guest rooms with ensuite bathrooms, Tvs, Wifi, and Tea/Coffee facilities. You will enjoy a wonderful selection at breakfast to set you up for the day. Close to the lost monastic city of Clonmacnoise, Ely House is an Ideal central location for exploring Ireland. Ely house is Eco friendly with sustainable energy heating and hot water. Activities such as Fishing, Golfing and Boating are at your doorstep. When you book here you are just a short walk to one of Irelands best Traditional pubs, Killeens Village Tavern, and here you might hear some great music nightly or just enjoy the friendly atmosphere over a pint of Guinness. Ely House is an Ideal central location for exploring Ireland. Activities such as Fishing, Golfing and Walking are at your doorstep. We look forward to seeing you....

Emmet House is a small boutique style B&B situated in Emmet Square, Birr, Co Offaly. It offers rooms with flat screen freesat tv's, free wifi and home cooked food. The rooms at Emmet House feature seating areas and work desks. They also include hairdryers, tea/coffee making facilities, slippers and toiletries. Some rooms have a four poster bed. Traditional Irish breakfast is served in the dining room which has a polished wooden floor, a chandelier and views out across the square. Emmet restaurant is situated opposite the guest house. Birr Vintage week is held every year in August. The Tullamore Show is also held in August and is just a 15 min drive. The Country Fair is held in Birr Castle in August. We are near the Slieve Bloom Mountains which is keen with walkers. Kinnitty Castle is a 10 min drive. The Leap Castle (the most haunted castle in Ireland) is a 10 min drive. Birr is in the centre of Ireland. Galway is a 50 min drive.