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The Hotel

Boasting four-star service, Great National Hotel Ballina makes for an ideal spot for a scenic getaway, whether for couples or families. The centre of Ballina and the Wild Atlantic Way are at a hand’s reach and so are numerous activities, be it golfing, cycling, or fishing. Guests can also make use of the on-site leisure facilities to work out or rejuvenate - the hotel offers a pool, steam room, sauna and gym, as well as a range of fitness classes and nutrition advice.

The rooms are decorated with a contemporary feel in mind and come complete with ironing facilities, LCD TVs, in-room safes, and private bathrooms.

The on-site McShane’s Bar & Bistro offers a range of dining options, from breakfast to evening meals, prepared from local produce. Signature cocktails overflow at the McShanes Bar and those looking for a traditional fix can treat themselves to afternoon tea.

Groupon’s Guide To Ballina

The second largest town in Co. Mayo, Ballina lies on the western coast of Ireland, at the mouth of the River Moy near Killala Bay, in the Moy valley and Parish of Kilmoremoy, with the Ox Mountains to the east and the Nephin Beg mountains to the west.

The area is a popular tourist destination known for its scenic surrounds and an array of pubs and restaurants. Visitors will find Ballina a suitable base for exploring 15th-century Moyne Abbey, and St Muredach’s Cathedral or the Jackie Clarke Collection and Belleek Castle Museum. Ballina’s location on the River Moy favours salmon fishing, and one of the best spots, the Ridge Pool, is situated in the heart of the town. The Ballina Salmon Festival is held annually in July. The festival includes Heritage Day, where most of the centre of the town is closed to traffic and the streets fill with arts and craft stalls and demonstrations of transport from days gone by. The festival finale is a Mardi Gras followed by a monster fireworks display.