Location:
Pollatomish
Ballina, County Mayo, Ireland
Kilcommon Lodge is a generously-
laid-out house, where you will
find a warm, bright, and friendly
atmosphere. It is close to rivers,
lakes, hills, cliffs, and miles of
sandy beaches.
Contact: Betty and Fritz Schult
Phone: outside Ireland: 00353 97 84621
inside Ireland (097) 84621
Web site: www.kilcommonlodge.net
(in English, French, German)
Email: kilcommonlodge@eircom.net
Directions: maps and instructions on web site
local bus service from Ballina
to doorstep of hostel
Rates: dorm room: 15 euros p.p.
private rooms: 19 euros p.p.
(infants, small children stay free)
(50 % discount -children over 7)
Open: year-round
Amenities:
-welcoming atmosphere, beautiful setting
-can accommodate 20-25 people
-comfortable private rooms, dormitories
and family rooms
-all rooms have hot and cold water
-well-equipped self-catering kitchen
-breakfasts, packed lunches and evening meals
can be ordered
-free hot showers
-Internet access
-laundry facilities
-bike shed
-free car park
-approved by Irish Tourist Board
-central heating
-catering for vegetarians, vegans, and other special
diets on request
-beautiful gardens, pet animals
-camping available
-peat fire and friendly common room with books
and games
-near hiking, beaches, swimming, seaweed baths,
watersports center, and island trips
-near prehistoric places and cultural sites
-near supermarkets, restaurants. craft shops,
and pubs with traditional music
-advice on many day trips in area
-washer and dryer are available
-English, French, German spoken
-four-bedroom house available for weekly rental
-special rates for groups
-sightseeing coach tours arranged
-bank service in Belmullet
-shop, post office, and two pubs in village
Things To Do In Area:
-enjoy sandy beaches
-visit the famous Cliffs of Benwee Head
-enjoy Siuloidi Iorrais - a series of
circular walks in the beautiful Barony of
Erris (brochure with map available at
hostel)
-enjoy the Sea Stacks of Broadhaven Bay
-appreciate the various species of birds
-visit the Stone Circles
-special boat trips on occasion to Inishkea
Islands (space permitting)
-visit the archaeological site in Belderg,
excavations and Interpretative Center
at Ceide Fields
-visit Downpatrick Head
-enjoy the North Mayo Sculpture Trail
along the Coast Road to Blacksod Point
-visit the pre-Normanic Ruins
-visit the craft and knitwear shops
-17,068 ml. year-old Rock Formation on
Annagh Head
-visit Hennigan’s Heritage Centre
