Ballyhaunis is a friendly welcoming town, surrounded by a network of country lanes and rolling green fields, an ideal place to escape from the hustle and bustle of life.

For golfing enthusiasts, Ballyhaunis has a 9-hole golf course and there is a championship 18-hole course in nearby Claremorris.

Lake O'Flynn is a well-stocked brown trout fishing lake in Ballinlough, only 15 mins from Ballyhaunis. Lough Errit is also a popular coarse fishing lake.

Within easy drive are the attractions of Loughkey Forest Park in Boyle, historic Clonalis House in Castlerea, King House Museum in Boyle and Knock Marian Shrine and Museum.