There is always something to do in Lismore. There are plenty of places to eat out and enjoy some local music. You can visit local craft shops or watch, and even take part in, some of our local sporting activities. You can also take a trip to view the delights of Waterford county and the counties of Cork and Tipperary.

Crafts
Lismore is well served by craft workers and you will find examples of fine work as you travel around the area. The "Craft Shop" at the Heritage Centre has a fine range of Irish pottery, crafts and souvenirs. There is also a tourist information desk located here. The Eleanor Howard Pottery Shop is a fine place to view local pottery made right in front of your eyes while Alison Trigg's area of expertise is hand painted plasterwork. Spire Art Gallery on the Main Street is not to be missed and if you would like to learn about pottery a visit to Glencairn Pottery would solve the problem. For select furniture and interiors Acorn on the Main Street is the place to go while Spideog on Main Street do a fine range of local handmade crafts and embroidery.

Eating Out
At what ever time of day you decide to eat you will find a suitable place in Lismore. For breakfast you can choose either Lismore Hotel, The Old Rafters Coffee Shop or The Red House. For lunch the choice is Eamonn's Place, The Red House The Old Rafers Coffee shop and Lismore Hotel and Maddens Bar. Evening meals are catered for by Ballyrafter House Hotel, Lismore Hotel, Eamonn's Place, The Red House. and Buggy's Glencairn Inn. You can get a coffee and a sandwich anytime in the West End Bar and Sheehans Coffee Shop while thee town also has some fine "Take Aways".

Music
Lismore is famous for music and entertainment. Choral and other music works are performed at St Carthage's Cathedral while the Community Featival with entertainment all over town is held during the first week of August each year. The West End Bar, The Red House, The Castle Lodge, Maddens and Ballyrafter House Hotel all have regular musical events including traditional Irish music. At Lismore Hotel there is regular evening entertainment and a Night Club

Sport
Lismore has everything for the sports enthusiast. The Blackwater river which flows through the town is visited by anglers from throughout the world. Trout and Salmon are the main species of fish to be caught. Day licences are available. A fine nine hole golf course provides ample opportunity to while away the hours and finish off the day with a drink in the club bar. Ireland's national games of Hurling and Gaelic football are catered for by Lismore GAA Club with fine facilities on the Tallow road. Lismore Association Football Club looks after the interests of the townsfolk who play the game of Soccer. The Community Centre provides the opportunity to play Indoor Soccer, Badminton and Basketball. There is swimming facilities available at the "River Pool".