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Where to eat a good quick informal meal on N4/N5 near Longford town?

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  • 06-07-2010 10:19am
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    mambo
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    Will be passing though Longford town around 8pm next Friday evening (on the way to Mayo) and will want to stop somewhere for a quick bite to eat, either in the town or somewhere say 30km either side of it on the N4/N5.

    Any recommendations for somewhere for a quick informal casual meal (main course, maybe dessert), but with good quality food (not a chipper!). Perhaps an Italian restaurant?


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    baldbear
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    I like Keenans of Tarmonbarry for a good pub meal. Good food and good service. 10 mins outside Longford on the Western side.


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    mambo
    Registered Users Posts: 697 ✭✭✭mambo


    Thanks for that. The Purple Onion also in Tarmonbarry seems to be another option.


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    garfieldsghost
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    I'd favour the Purple Onion over Keenans.


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    scudster
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    Luigi's, Main st Longford! espcially after a few bevvies :D


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    SeanW
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    The OP did say no chippers.

    That having been said, Luigi's is the best! Defo recommended.


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    X1R
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    The Purple Onion is excellent, however there are only 2 sittings (7pm & 9pm). Keenans is ok, but the portions are far to big.
    You can try The Percy French hotel in strokestown (15 mins) from Longford on the N5. There is a carvery after the full lunch sitting. Nice and handy, carpark out the back.;)


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    Knit wit
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    You could try Doyle and Kaldi on Main Street in Longford town. It's above Stensons Chemist - informal but lovely choice of menu and excellent service.


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    davehey79
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    Douglas and Kaldi is the name isn't it ? SEE HERE


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    Angron
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    I've had food in D&K before, it is pretty nice. And I agree about the service, was very pleasant.


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    Knit wit
    Registered Users Posts: 285 ✭✭Knit wit


    I think I have Doyle on the brain ... too many episodes of Fr. Ted!:D


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    Angron
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    At least it's a good show to have on the brain :P


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    mambo
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    Thanks for the tips... we refuelled in Keenans, and made it to Mayo successfully!


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    -Corkie-
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    mambo wrote: »
    Thanks for the tips... we refuelled in Keenans, and made it to Mayo successfully!


    Keenans is lovley. I always stop there. I think they are lovley there. That purple onion may have better food but they are one ignorent shower. I went in there before and a fella serving with a beard treated us like sh1t. Never again.


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