The heart of the Bagenalstown community
JOE MCDONAGH CUP FINAL CARLOW v LAOIS Saturday 6th @ 3.45 pm Enjoy the game at The Red Lion Carlow Rising
LEINSTER SENIOR HURLING FINAL DUBLIN V GALWAY Saturday 6th @ 6.00 pm Enjoy the game at The Red Lion
MIDWEEK INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Saturday 6th: USA v GERMANY @ 7.30 pm Saturday 6th: ENGLAND v NEWZEALAND @ 9.00 pm Sunday 7th: FRANCE v NORTHERN IRELAND @ 8.10 pm Enjoy the game at The Red Lion
MUNSTER SENIOR HURLING FINAL CORK v LIMERICK Sunday 7th @ 2.00 pm Enjoy the game at The Red Lion
MIDWEEK INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL FRANCE v NORTHERN IRELAND Monday 8th @ 8.10 pm Enjoy the game at The Red Lion
MIDWEEK INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL ENGLAND v COSTA RICA Wednesday 10th @ 9.00 pm Enjoy the game at The Red Lion
KILDARE v KERRY Saturday 13th @ 5.30 pm Enjoy the game at The Red Lion
TOMMY FURY v EDDIE HALL Saturday 13th: Ring Walk approximately 10 pm Beauty v The Beast Enjoy the fight at The Red Lion
LIVE MUSIC SUNDAY 14th JUNE FROM 6.00 to 8.00 PM LEVEL TWO An absolutely fantastic band who rock the house every time. Not to be missed
THE WORLD CUP OF DARTS Thursday 11th June to Sunday 14th June Featuring Irish Pair Willie O'Connor & Mickey Mansell Enjoy every game at The Red Lion
UEFA WORLD CUP TV FIXTURE LISTING Thursday 11th June to Monday 15th June Enjoy the games at The Red Lion
ROYAL ASCOT WEEK AT THE RED LION Tuesday 16th to Saturday 20th June Enjoy top class racing over a great pint At The Red Lion
MIDWEEK INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL FRANCE v IVORY COAST Thursday 4th @ 8.10 pm Enjoy the game at The Red Lion
MIDWEEK INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Wednesday 3rd: Poland v Nigeria @ 7.45 pm Enjoy the game at The Red Lion
The Red Lion is available for bookings for all occasions. Great choices of both hot & cold finger food options and live or background music can be arranged upon request. Please contact Liz @ 087-9768847 to discuss your requirements and we will do our utmost to deliver the very best service.

We offer a wide range of food options all cooked freshly in house including freshly made sandwiches and a hot food selection which includes Chicken, Sausages, Potato Cubes, Chips & Onion Rings. Gluten free options also available upon advanced request. All quality products specifically chosen to ensure customer satisfaction.
The tastiest chicken goujons around. | Freshly made sandwiches made in house with home cooked meats. ![]() | |
![]() Selection of hot finger food options. | ![]() Crispy Potato Cubes | Crispy Onion rings with dip |
Experience our cozy and inviting environment, perfect for relaxation and socializing. We have a bar & lounge area and a bright beer garden which is a real sun trap (weather permitting).
Choose from a variety of refreshing drinks, including the finest pint of Guinness in the land. We also stock a wide range of beers, spirits, wines & non-alcoholic options.
Join in our regular events that bring locals together to celebrate and connect. The Red Lion is available for bookings for all occasions. Great choices of both hot & cold finger food options and live or background music can be arranged upon request. Please contact Liz @ 087-9768847 to discuss your requirements and we will do our utmost to deliver the very best service.
Enjoy a quality game of pool at The Red Lion. The pub has been long associated with Pool in the region having been very successful over the years which remains in place to this day. The Pub have won a record number of Town League Championships as well as many tournaments throughout the region over the years.
The Red Lion has for years enjoyed a great darts scene. The pub participates in both local and county competitions and has numerous singles and doubles tournaments throughout the year including the Noel McDonald Memorial Dart Tournament which has been running for 25 years every October bank holiday weekend and attracts to class throwers from all over Ireland.
Lovely bar, staff are sound, owner Sir Bart Murphy, great Kerry man and has a heart of Gold. Very good place to go for a drink.
Family run business with a friendly attitude to its customers and also serves up a good pint.
The best of the best 😆 I never never got a picture of the cocktails because they went down to fast 😂😂 always welcoming and a great bunch of staff ❤️
Carlow Live ran a poll from 8th - 11th May 2020 to determine Carlow's Favourite Pub. Thanks to the great support of our locals, The Red Lion were named the winners with a clear majority.
View Results HereA big thank you to our customers who nominated The Red Lion for the Pub of the Year. We are forever grateful for your custom and support.
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