The heart of the Bagenalstown community
LEINSTER v BORDEAUX Champions Cup Final Saturday 23rd May @ 2:45 pm Enjoy the game at The Red Lion
KERRY v DONEGAL All Ireland Football Championship Round 1 Saturday 23rd May @ 3:00 pm Enjoy the game at The Red Lion
HULL v MIDDLESBROUGH CHAMPIONSHIP PLAY-OFF FINAL Saturday 23rd @ 3:30 pm Enjoy the game at The Red Lion
HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING OLEKSANDR USYK v RICO VERHOEVEN Saturday 23rd @ 10 pm Enjoy the big fight at The Red Lion Undercard available from 7 pm
SUPER SATURDAY OF SPORT AT THE RED LION FEATURING ** Leinster v Bordeaux Begles (Champions Cup Final) @ 2.45 pm ** Kerry v Donegal (All Ireland Football) @ 3.00 pm ** Hull v Middlesbrough (Championship Playoff Final) @ 4.30 pm ** Olexandr Usyk v Rico Verhoeven (Championship Heavyweight Boxing) @ 9.00 pm ** Live Horseracing throughout the day. Enjoy all the action at The Red Lion. Great Sport, Great Pints & Great Craic
DUBLIN v KILKENNY Leinster Senior Hurling Championship Round 5 Sunday 24th @ 2:00 pm Enjoy the game at The Red Lion
SUPER SUNDAY OF SPORT AT THE RED LION FEATURING ** Dublin v Kilkenny (Leinster Senior Hurling) @ 2.00 pm ** Spurs v Everton (Can Spurs Survive?) @ 4.00 pm (Shown in Bar) ** West Ham v Leeds (West Ham fight for survival) @ 4.00 pm (Shown in Bar) ** Crystal Palace v Arsenal (The Champions receive their trophy) at 4.00 pm (Shown in Bar) ** Brighton v Manchester United @ 4.00 pm (Shown in Lounge) ** Canadian F1 Grand Prix @ 9.00 pm Enjoy all the action at The Red Lion. Great Sport, Great Pints & Great Craic
PREMIER LEAGUE DARTS Live from Sheffield Thursday 21st May from 7.00 pm #darts #PremierLeagueDarts
FREIBURG v ASTON VILLA Europa League Final Wednesday 20th @ 8.00 pm Enjoy the game at The Red Lion
CHELSEA v TOTTENHAM Tuesday 19th May @ 8:15 pm Enjoy the game at The Red Lion
BOURNEMOUTH v MANCHESTER CITY Tuesday 19th May @ 7.30 pm Enjoy the game at The Red Lion
ARSENAL v BURNLEY Monday 18th May @ 8.00 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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