🌐 If The Past Could Talk

Ballyshannon Heritage Walk

A bridge over the River Erne, the grave and memorial of poet William Allingham, a Famine-era union workhouse, and an old infantry barracks — 14 stops through Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. Looking for things to do in Ballyshannon? Start here — no car, no ticket, no booking.

Stops on This Trail

1. Ballyshannon Presbyterian Church
2. Ballyshannon Bridge (Carrickboy)
3. The Mall Quay
4. Ballyshannon Masonic Hall
5. St. Anne's Church of Ireland (Kilbarron)
6. Ballyshannon Methodist Church
7. St. Patrick's Catholic Church
8. St. Catherine's Convent of Mercy
9. St. Joseph's Catholic Church
10. Ballyshannon Union Workhouse
11. Ballyshannon Infantry Barracks (Rock Barracks)
12. Ballyshannon Union Burial Ground
13. Allingham Memorial
14. Sheil Hospital

For Schools

This trail is also available as a free printable classroom worksheet or full trail booklet — no site visit required. See how Classroom Prep Mode works →