Cahal is a great host, very helpful and accommodating. Ballymahon is a good location for driving to Athlone, Longford and Mullingar. The house was very cozy and warm, perfect for two people and best of all pets are accepted (not that you'd know given how clean the house is). The nearest shop, Spar is one minute away, just passed a pub, a pizzeria and a takeaway. I can't recommend this place enough.