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Ryan's Bar Ryan's Bar was established in 1934 by Martin & Bridget Ryan, it is currently in the family for 4 generations.

it's a well established and loved local bar and this year are sponsoring the local Ballinasloe football team.

Let's see off the 2026 October Fair with some music from our finest local talent.Join the Folk group and other, this Sun...
07/10/2026

Let's see off the 2026 October Fair with some music from our finest local talent.
Join the Folk group and other, this Sunday at 4 O'Clock. All Welcome

25/09/2026

Ryan’s Bar – Ballinasloe, Co. Galway

Ryan's Bar is a particularly interesting Ballinasloe pub, with a family history stretching across five generations.

The pub, on Society Street, was established in 1934 by Martin Ryan, a psychiatric nurse who decided to open the premises as a business. It originally operated as both a bar and grocery shop.

However, it was Martin's son, Michael J. Ryan, who became most closely associated with the pub. A noted sportsman and champion cyclist, Michael competed on both the track and road and won an All-Ireland cycling medal in 1928. His passion for sport became an important part of the identity of Ryan's.

The pub became an important meeting place for Ballinasloe's sporting community, particularly GAA. On Fridays, players and supporters would gather to see the weekend team selections displayed in the window. Ryan's also organised trips to Croke Park, famously known locally as “Von Ryan's Express.”

Michael J. Ryan was involved in many aspects of community life in Ballinasloe. He was associated with the local athletic club, the Town Development Association, the Fair and Festival and the Licensed Vintners' Association. He also played a role in establishing the Ballinasloe Relays in the 1950s.

The pub has remained a family-run traditional Irish pub, passing through the generations. The fifth generation of the Ryan family has continued the connection with the premises. Its interior retains a strong sporting character, with photographs of teams and sporting personalities covering the walls.

Ryan's is therefore more than just an old Ballinasloe pub—it is a small piece of the town's sporting and social history, with a family connection to the premises dating back to 1934.

A proper old-time Irish pub with nearly a century of Ryan family history.

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06/09/2026

..day 3 , here we go, open session ongoing

05/09/2026

The dancers have arrived ...... mind the tiles , yup !

05/09/2026

...and the fun continues, great to see so many new faces this year

05/09/2026

Session well under way here, yup

05/09/2026

Up and running here again for day 2, massive talent on show again today, yup !

05/09/2026

Right gang, one more and we are off then, tomorrow is another day , yup

04/09/2026

Going well here in Ryan's, yup

All ready here for the talent to arrive, please respect the signage on Table No.1....so excited for this weekend. Yup!
04/09/2026

All ready here for the talent to arrive, please respect the signage on Table No.1....so excited for this weekend. Yup!

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Society Street
Ballinasloe

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30pm - 12pm
Tuesday 7:30pm - 12pm
Wednesday 7:30pm - 12pm
Thursday 7:30pm - 12pm
Friday 7:30pm - 12pm
Saturday 7:30pm - 12pm
Sunday 7:30pm - 12pm

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