Connolly's Of Ballagh Cross
Donadea
Co Kildare
W91 TR94

Edward Carey Property & Sherry Fitzgerald Brady & O’Flaherty are delighted to present Connolly's of Ballagh Cross to the market, the long-established licensed premises occupying a prominent crossroads position in the heart of North Kildare, immediately adjacent to Donadea Forest Park & known to most

This well-known landmark property enjoys a highly scenic countryside setting whilst remaining remarkably accessible to Clane, Kilcock, Prosperous, Maynooth and the wider Dublin commuter belt.

Donadea Forest Park has become one of County Kildare's most popular outdoor destinations, attracting substantial visitor numbers throughout the year including walkers, cyclists, runners, families and recreational groups.

Connolly's has served the local community for generations and occupies an important position within the social fabric of the area. The property is also strategically located among a number of well-established GAA communities, making it a recognised gathering point before and after sporting events and community activities throughout the year.

The premises extends to approximately 435 sq.m including the residential accommodation of c195 sq.m, this is a substantial licensed property incorporating a traditional public house, lounge accommodation, pool room, outdoor entertainment area, extensive ancillary storage and generous residential accommodation overhead.

Internally, the property retains much of the warmth, atmosphere and character associated with a traditional Irish country public house. Feature fireplaces, exposed stonework, timber flooring and multiple customer seating areas combine to create an inviting and authentic trading environment. To the rear lies a covered outdoor entertainment area and courtyard seating space offering significant scope for seasonal trading, private gatherings, music events and food service.

While the property continues to trade, it offers purchasers a significant opportunity to further develop and enhance the business. In previous years the premises successfully operated as a popular food and gastro destination, serving both the local community and visitors to the Donadea area.

Although the commercial kitchen facilities now require refurbishment and upgrading, the location and existing layout provide obvious potential for a renewed food offering, subject to the necessary investment.

In addition, the property includes substantial traditional stone outbuildings currently used for storage purposes, providing valuable ancillary accommodation and further flexibility for the future operator .Licensed premises combining a recognised trading history, substantial residential accommodation, traditional character and a location adjacent to one of County Kildare's principal visitor attractions rarely come to the market.

Connolly's of Ballagh Cross represents a unique opportunity to acquire a genuine landmark hospitality property in one of North Kildare's most desirable countryside locations.

Accommodation  
Public House Accommodation  • Entrance Porch • Main Bar • Secondary Bar Area • Pool Room • Lounge Bar • Customer Lounge (arranged in two sections) • Kitchen / Dining Area • Store Room • Customer WC Facilities • Ancillary Hallways & Service Areas
Residential Accommodation  • Entrance Hall • Living Room • Kitchen / Dining Room • Utility Room • Guest WC • Four Bedrooms • Two En-Suite Bedrooms • Family Bathroom
Outside  • Covered Outdoor Entertainment Area • Courtyard Seating Area • Traditional Stone Outbuildings • Ancillary Storage Accommodation

Maynooth is a university town in north County Kildare, home to a branch of the National University of Ireland, a Pontifical University and Ireland's main Roman Catholic seminary, St Patrick's College. Maynooth is also the seat of the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference and holds the headquarters of Ireland's largest development charity, Trócaire.

A quaint town with a wealth of stunning historical buildings (including the Pontifical University), this town has a number of bars, restaurants and shops, as well as a Tesco supermarket.

 

Maynooth is located on the R148 road between Leixlip and Kilcock, with the M4 motorway bypassing the town. Other roads connect the town to Celbridge, Clane, and Dunboyne. Maynooth is also on the Dublin to Sligo rail line and is served by a commuter train service.