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IF YOU’RE ALREADY in the hospitality industry or have been toying with the idea of changing careers, check out An Sionnach Rua in the small village of Bonnifinglas in Co Mayo. 

Sitting on .45 of an acre, not only is there a pub with room for guests upstairs, there’s also an independent cottage to the back, which may make it the very definition of a family business if that’s what the new owner intends to do. 

It’s now on the market for €350,000 and has potential in spades. 

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Anyone who buys this building will be buying a piece of history. An Sionnach Rua is said to be as much as three hundred years old, so no doubt it’s a staple feature in this charming little Mayo village.   

Aside from the inevitable bar space, there’s also a pool and games area, toilets, office and storage room. A large outdoor smoking area sits at the back of the house to cater for all kinds of clientele.

Upstairs sit the rooms that have served as a bed and breakfast for years. Apartments comprising four en suite bedrooms and two-bed apartment that adjoins the pub.

This traditional cottage would make a nice family home. It has two bedrooms and is self-contained with plenty of private parking. If a family doesn’t live there, it would also make a great revenue stream whether it’s used as a party space or extra accommodation. 

An Sionnach Rua is located 10 kms from Ballina, 13km Bonniconlon and 8km Foxford. Knock airport is just 30 minutes away.

The area has plenty of activities to avail of, from fishing on the river Moy to scenic walks and sports facilities. It won’t take long for whoever buys this slice of Mayo’s heritage to find a sense of community in one of Ireland’s most picturesque counties.

An Sionnach Rua Bonnifinglas, Attymass, Co Mayo is on the market for €350,000 through Billy Heffron.