Local Amenities of Callan
It can be stated unequivocally that there is no dearth
of sporting, social, academic, leisure and heritage outlets for people
living within the greater confines of the Parish of Callan. The area
is well served with over 30 organisations, clubs and societies.
For further details it would be advisable to
contact the Irish Tourist Board in Rose Inn Street in Kilkenny City,
Tel: 056-51500.
Pubs: There are twelve very good pubs in the town. Many
of them provide entertainment on week-end nights.Many of them provide
food for their clients as well. Some provide full lunch menus, or some
provide light snacks. Many of the pubs are the focal point for charitable
fund-raising.
Two banks, BoI and AIB are open 10am - 4pm, Monday to
Friday (5pm on Thursday's). An A.T.M. cash dispenser is available at
the BoI in Green St in the town centre.
There are two fast-food outlets in the town.
Vaughans Take Away. Mill St.
Opening Hours. Mon to Fri. 12 Noon to 2pm and 5pm to 2am. Thurs to Sun
5pm to 2.30 am.
Also a newly refurbished outlet opening on at the crossroads.
Supermarket.
Supervalue Green St.
Opening Hours. Mon to Wed. 8am to 9pm. Thurs and Fri 8am to 10pm. Sat.
8am to 8pm. Sun 9am to 6pm.
Service Stations.
STATOIL Clonmel Rd. Callan.
Proprietor Benny and Mary Grogan
Opening Hours. Mon to Fri 7am to 10pm. Sat 8am to 9pm.Sun 8.30am to
8pm.
LONDIS TOPSHOP West St. Callan.
Opening Hours. Mon to Sun 8am to 9pm
Kilkenny City is only 10 miles away and has fabulous
shopping facilities and several top class Hotels and Guesthouses.

