Derragarra Inn

Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan


This delightful ivy-covered pub has a wood-beamed interior and a large, sunny beer garden overlooking the river and St Aidan Church across the way. Its unconventional menu includes seared ostrich steak, kangaroo burgers and Parmesan-crusted chicken with plum sauce. Live music plays at weekends.


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