A warm welcome awaits you at Lacken Lodge B&B, an attractive newly built home set in its own gardens.
This modern comfortable Bed and Breakfast is situated in the picturesque village of Birdhill just off the M7 motorway midway between Limerick and Nenagh. Birdhill (Cnocán an Éin Fhinn – The Hill of the Fair Bird) derives its name from a mythical encounter between Oisín of the Fianna and a giant bird which was causing widespread destruction in the area.

The heritage towns of Killaloe and Ballina in the Lough Derg region are adjacent to Birdhill and the majestic Keeper Hill and beautiful Clare Glens are just 5 minutes away.

Lacken Lodge Bed and Breakfast is an ideal base for touring Tipperary/Limerick/Clare. Double and family en-suite rooms with T.V, tea/coffee-making facilities are available. There is a spacious bright dining room with varied Breakfast Menu. Evening meals and lunches are available on request.

Free WiFi Internet Access is available throughout the house.

There is a good selection of good pubs and fine restaurants within a few minutes drive from the house.

Whether you prefer a full Irish breakfast, we can cater for you at Lacken Lodge.

Our Full Irish breakfast of bacon, sausage, black and white pudding, grilled tomato and egg – fried, poached or scrambled is delicious.
We serve a selection of cereals: cornflakes, muesli, weetabix, bran flakes, crunchy homemade granola, and organic porridge oat flakes.
Chilled fruit juices, fresh fruit and yogurt are on offer and our Vegetarian option includes boxty (traditional Irish potato pancake), grilled tomato, mushrooms, beans, and egg – fried, poached or scrambled.

Other tasty items on the menu include Pan-fried kippers with herb butter, Organic smoked salmon with scrambled eggs on whole meal soda bread served with a selection of homemade breads, scones, toast and local preserves, accompanied with a beverage selection of freshly brewed tea, coffee and herbal teas.

We can cater for special dietary needs; please let us know when you check in.

We also provide evening meals on request for €25.00 per person

Our bedrooms are decorated and fitted to the highest standard.

We have:
1 standard double room with private bathroom
2 family rooms with double and single beds en-suite (one on the ground floor)
1 double room en-suite.

Facilities include:
Shower/bath ensuite, Television, Tea/coffee-making facilities

Click on the thumbnails to see views of our rooms.

Birdhill
Birdhill (Cnocán an Éin Fhinn – The Hill of the Fair Bird) is the local village. Beautifully maintained by the local Tidy Towns Committee, it won the prestigious award of Ireland’s tidiest village in 2006, 2007 and 2008.
A village park and a walking trail complement the natural beauty and views of the surrounding area. The village has two pubs including the famous Matt The Threshers bar and restaurant

Killaloe/Ballina
Killaloe and Ballina are twin towns on the banks of the Shannon where you can avail of many watersports and activities including River Cruises, Yachting, Fishing, Water-skiing, Jet skiing and swimming. Boats are available for hire at various locations locally.

Eating Out
There are numerous good restaurants in the area including Matt The Threshers, Cherry Tree Restaurant Killaloe, Flanangan’s on the Lake Ballina, Goosers Bar and Eating House Ballina, Molly’s Bar and Restaurant Ballina, O’Donovan’s Restaurant and Bar Ballina , Wood Brothers Bistro and the Tuscany Bistro, Ballina.

Click on these thumbnails to see some nearby attractions:

HERITAGE/ATTRACTIONS within driving distance
Rock of Cashel
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
Cliffs of Moher and Burren National Park
King Johns Castle and Treaty Stone, St. Marys Cathedral
Aillwee Cave and Knappogue Castle
Cragaunowen Bronze Age Project
The Hunt Museum
Clare Glens and Keeper Hill
Holycross Abbey
Lough Derg
Limerick City Art Gallery and Georgian house and garden
Dolphin Watching (Kilrush )
Foynes Flying Boat Museum
Lar Na Pairce, Thurles (Story of the Gaelic Games, Sporting Memorabilia and Tipperary GAA merchandise)
Heritage Centres in Killaloe, Roscrea,Lough Gur, Adare and Bruree

FESTIVALS
Killaloe International Music Festival
Feile Brian Boru
Willie Clancy Festival Miltown malbay
Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival
Aonach Paddy O’Brian
Mountshannon Arts Festival
Miko Russel Festival Doolin

ACTIVITIES
GOLF: Nenagh,Thurles, Roscrea 18 hole courses within 30 minutes
Pitch & Putt, horse-riding & pony trekking.
Outdoor swimming pool nearby, leisure complex nearby.
Craft shopping.
For the night time there are some fine restauraunts, lively bars and traditional music & dance.
WALKERS: Silvermines, Clare glens, Slieve Felim way (18 miles) Lough Derg Way (20 miles), Birdhill (The Pollagh Nature trail) (3 miles).
CYCLING: Clare Glens Cycle (30 miles) Holy Cross Cycle (28 miles) Keeper Cycle (30 miles).
WATERSPORTS: On Lough Derg : Sailing, Windsurfing, cruiser hire, angling including boat hire and a full range of angling services including bait, tackle, guides etc.