Village Services in Ballyvaughan

L'Arco is an authentic Italian restaurant located in the heart of Ballyvaughan village.

Their antipasti and pizzas are carefully prepared by native Italian chefs and use locally-sourced, quality foods where possible. The restaurant is informal and relaxed and welcome families. Reservations are advisable for week-ends.

View L'Arco Italian Restaurant website

The Post Office is located on Church Street, Ballyvaughan.

The Postmistress (Siobahn) and her staff are always welcoming and willing to help their customers.

Opening Hours: Mon to Fri 9am-1pm & 2pm-5.30pm. Sat 9am-1pm.

They offer the following services: Post Office Savings Bank, Investment Products, Prize Bonds, Billpay, Postal Money Orders, Sterling Drafts, Passport Express, Bureau de Change (Buy & Sell), Stamps, DSFA Payments, SDS, Call Cards, Swiftcall Cards, Go Cards, Easy Key Cards, Mobile Phones, The Gift Voucher Shop, AIB Banking Services: Bank Card Lodgements, Bank Card Withdrawals, Credit Card Payments, Personal Paper Lodgements, Business Deposits.

For more information about the Irish Postal service (known as An Post) visit www.anpost.ie

St. John the Baptist Church is the Roman Catholic Church in the parish of Ballyvaughan.

The foundation stone was laid by Bishop Fallon in 1958. The church was knocked down in 1862 and again in 1863. Fr. Forde went to Australia to collect money for the rebuilding and he managed to complete the church n 1866.

It is of Gothic design with the sanctuary situated at the eastern end. In 1938 a new marble alter and communion rail were erected and the walls and floor of the sanctuary were finished in mosaic. In 1942 a general renovation of the nave, roof and tower were carried out. It was given a new roof in 1985.

The current parish priest is Fr. Richard Flanagan 

Mass times alternate between Ballyvaughan and Fanore churches. Need to check the weekly newletter in the churches for current mass times.

Summer season at Burren Fine Wine & Food is the time to enjoy a selection of tasty lunches, with many healthy vegetarian food combining options on the menu, as well as a range of mouth-watering homemade dessert.

For more information  www.burrenwine.ie

Jane O'Donoghue welcomes you to her Tea and Garden Rooms. All her salads are freshly made, with vegetables and fresh herbs from her gardens. Cakes, bread and scones are baked right in the kitchen. "The recipes are always the same. I got them from my Mother and grandmother. The black currant cheesecake, the lemon-orange - I make all the cakes myself."

The original building was built in 1790 as a residence for security coast officers. In 1875 the building was vacated and occupied by a local family until 1974. In 1875 the O'Donoghue family purchased the property. The old building was in a derelict state and was demolished in 1978 and the existing building was built and opened in 1981 as the Tea and Garden Rooms.

Fine local seafood, succulent Burren lamn and fresh produce combine to make just some of the delicious meals. A casual bar menu is ideal for delicious snacks in the hotel's bar which dates back to the original coaching house. Traditional Irish musicians and storytellers often frequent the Burren bar, which has a wonderful enchanting atmosphere. Located at the square in Ballyvaughan village.

Logue's located on Main Street, Ballyvaughan. The Bar includes several rooms, a snug, dance floor (for traditional set dancing) and there is also open fires which burn real turf cut locally throughout the winter months.

The Bar has a Food menu, which is served from 11.00 am all day until 9.30pm . The menu includes inlcudes a wide selections of excellent food to choose from. Breakfast is also available until 12.00 for non residents which is great for a sleep in!

Logues Lodge, formely O'Briens, is a favourite place for both visitors and local people.

The Pub is a squarish room, small and dark; inside O'Lochlainn's its always three  in the morning. The only light seems to come from the combined glow of dozens of bottles of whiskey - more than 75 different brands - ranged along the shelves, and the dull glean of metal drawers, that 80 or 100 years ago, held sugar, shoes, tea and livestock feed.

Steven Speilberg described this unique and authentic pub as one of the best pubs that he has been in.

Located on Main Street, Lillimar carries a very a range of carefully choosen contemporary gifts of jewellery, accessories, works of art, fine furniture and much more.

Originally a R.I.C. barracks; Quinn's Craftshop has been transformed into a haven for discerning shoppers.

Unique handcrafted gifts from Irish craftsmen and women can be found here.

Products range from pottery, knitwear and clay pipes to high fashion clothing, jewellery and sculptured pieces in both bronze and wood.

To learn more about Quinn's Craftshop, visit their web site at www.quinncrafts.com

The Spar Foodstore and delicatessen is located on the main street of Ballyvaughan village. They carry large selection of fresh and cooked meats to choose from, it also has built up a fine reputation for its wonderful range of salads and quiches made daily on the premises.

You can buy a big breakfast roll early in the morning with fresh coffee/tea available. 
They also make fresh sandwiches and rolls.

You can also choose from a range of Irish made cheeses with locally smoked salmon, trout and mackerel. They also have a wine licence.

Newspapers both Irish and International are available with a wide range of magazines to choose from.

The Irish National Lottery service is available in house as well.