The Shepherds Rest Pub/Campsite/Wedding Venue Ireland

20/08/2025

🚨 LAST MINUTE WEEKEND ESCAPE! 🚨 School's almost back... but the fun doesn't have to be over yet! ✨

Give the family one final unforgettable adventure this weekend at Shepherds Rest Campsite. We've got the perfect recipe for a brilliant mini-break:

☀️ Glorious Weather Forecast! Sunshine is booked and confirmed for a weekend of outdoor fun.
🎸 Live Music Saturday Night! Get ready to kick back with fantastic tunes in our lively public bar. The perfect end to a perfect day.
🌳 Loads to Explore! Located in the heart of beautiful BT45, you're surrounded by stunning walks, cycling trails, and family-friendly activities. Adventure is right on your doorstep.

Pitch your tent, park your campervan, and make some last-minute summer memories.

➡️ DON'T MISS OUT! Spots are limited for this sunny, musical weekend.

👉 Book your spot instantly online: www.shepherdsrestpub.com

📍 Find us at: Shepherds Rest, BT45 7BH

12/08/2025

🌠✨ The Perseids Are Here – Don’t Miss Nature’s Fireworks at The Shepherd’s Rest! ✨🌠

TONIGHT & TOMORROW (Aug 12 & 13) – The skies above our Dark Skies Park (BT45 7BH) will light up with the Perseid meteor shower – one of the most dazzling cosmic shows of the year! 🌌💫

🔭 Up to 100 meteors per hour will streak across the sky (yes, NASA confirms – no exaggerations here!). These "shooting stars" are space dust from Comet Swift-Tuttle, burning up in a blaze of glory at 133,000 mph!

✨ Best viewing? RIGHT HERE!
✅ Minimal light pollution – perfect for spotting even the faintest fireballs.
⏰ Peak time? Midnight to dawn – grab a blanket, lie back, and gaze northeast.
🍻 Warm up with a drink from our onsite bar – because stargazing is better with a cozy vibe!

🌌 Stay the night! Pitch your tent or park your camper and fall asleep under a sky full of wishes. Every meteor is a chance to dream big. 💫

📍 Find us at BT45 7BH – your front-row seat to the cosmos!

https://shepherdsrestpub.com/
Will we see you tonight? 👀

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06/08/2025

Live music in the public bar on sat night from 9.30 pm.

04/08/2025

Annual Steak BBQ & Live Entertainment!

🔥 The Shepherd's Rest Presents: Annual Steak BBQ! 🔥

📅 Date: Saturday, 6th September
⏰ Time: 7pm
📍 Location: The Shepherd's Rest Campsite
All Seats to be pre book. Telephone 028 796 28517

🍖 Sizzling Steaks, Mouth watering BBQ & Delicious Desserts
🍻 Good Food, Good Drinks & Great Vibes

🎤 Live Entertainment by: Load Z Crac

🎟️ Adults Only

Don’t miss out on a night of fantastic food, refreshing drinks, and unforgettable entertainment! Gather your friends and join us for a feast under the stars.

👉 Tag your BBQ buddies and share the fun!

04/08/2025

🎶 Join Us for a Night of Traditional Music & Giving Back! 🎶

The Shepherd's Rest Campsite is hosting a Fleadh—a celebration of traditional music—to raise funds for the Kenya School Refurbishment Project!

📅 Date: Saturday, 30th August
⏰ Time: 7 PM
📍 Location: The Shepherd's Rest Campsite

🎻 Enjoy lively tunes, a prize draw, and a light supper—all while supporting a great cause! Whether you're young or young at heart, this is a night you won’t want to miss.

Let’s come together to rebuild schools in Kenya through the power of music and community. Bring your friends and family for an evening of joy and generosity!

22/07/2025

Escape the Wild Atlantic Way Crowds: Find Sanctuary at The Shepherd’s Rest

Tired of traffic jams and crowded viewpoints? Discover why smart travellers are swapping the coastal crawl for authentic Irish hospitality just 70km inland.

Why Every Wild Atlantic Way Traveller Needs This Detour
The Wild Atlantic Way offers stunning views - when you can actually see them through the line of cars. After Drumcliffe (where even W.B. Yeats rests peacefully away from the chaos), many visitors ask: "Isn't there a better way to experience Ireland?"

At The Shepherd's Rest, we're the answer:

🚗 70km off the main route - close enough to visit, far enough to escape

🍻 A proper Irish pub where the only queues are at the bar

📵 No signal = no stress (just real connection and great craic)

Your Alternative Itinerary
Day 1:

Morning: Leave the WAW after Drumcliffe

Noon: Arrive to warm welcomes and colder pints

Evening: Possible Trad music session. Use our library of musical instruments to make your own music

Day 2-3:

Sleep past sunrise (no tour buses here)

Walk quiet country lanes (Lough Fea, Friends of Beaghmore Stone Circles, Davagh Forest Trails)

Swap travel stories with our regulars (better than any guidebook)

Tired of traffic jams and crowded viewpoints? Discover why smart travelers are swapping the coastal crawl for authentic Irish hospitality just 70km inland. Why Every Wild Atlantic Way Traveler Needs This Detour. The Wild Atlantic Way offers stunning views - when you can actually see them through the...

03/07/2025

Calling Wild Atlantic Way road-trippers! Extend your journey inland to the Beaghmore Stone Circles (County Tyrone). Camp at Shepherd’s Rest—the closest site to the stones, with a pub to unwind in after exploring. 🍺⛺

Beaghmore: A Portal to the Past Nestled in the Sperrin Mountains of County Tyrone, the Beaghmore Stone Circles (just ½ km from Shepherd’s Rest Campsite) are one of Ireland’s most enigmatic archaeological sites. Dating back 3,000+ years, this complex of seven stone circles, cairns, and alignment...

18/06/2025

📢 Attention All Visitors to The Shepherd’s Rest Pub! 📢

Welcome to The Shepherd’s Rest—where the Wi-Fi is weak, but the conversation is strong!

📵 No phone signal? No problem!
Here, we communicate the old-fashioned way—using tongue-powered sound waves (also known as talking) and ear-based audio reception (commonly called listening).

🔊 How it works:
1️⃣ Activate your tongue (no keyboard required).
2️⃣ Generate sound (words, laughter, even singing—your choice!).
3️⃣ Transmit directly to another human’s ears.
4️⃣ Message received! (No lag, no ads, just pure connection.)

💡 Bonus: Unlike your phone, our system never runs out of battery, and you don’t need a software update to keep it working.

So put down that screen, pull up a stool, and let’s talk like it’s 1999 (or even 1899—we’re not fussy).

🍻 Cheers to real conversations!
The Shepherd’s Rest – Where your voice is the best app in the house.

(Google didn’t promote this message—just good old human wit.) 😉

11/06/2025

☀️ SPACE FOR YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE! ☀️

Escape to Shepherd’s Rest Campsite—where wild landscapes, crackling campfires, and a legendary local pub await.

✅ Private pitches with fire pits (BYO marshmallows!)
✅ Sparkling-clean showers & toilets
✅ Dog-friendly fields (endless trails to explore)
✅ On-site pub for post-hike pints & live music

🌲 "No WiFi, just stars, stories, and proper NI craic."

Limited pitches available! Book your wild escape online now

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08/06/2025

Tonight at 8.30 pm in the public bar Loads Z Craic

06/06/2025

This Sunday 8th June Playing in the public bar at 8.30pm

31/05/2025

🔥 Father’s Day BBQ – Sunday 15th June 🔥
Treat Dad to a Feast!
📅 Date: Sunday 15th June
⏰ Time: Seating between 1 PM – 2 PM (One sitting only – book early!)
🎵 Live Music Afterwards: "Loads of Crac"
🍽️ The Ultimate BBQ Spread
12oz Sirloin Steak, Grilled Chicken, Juicy Sausages & Fresh Salmon
Delicious Sides: Tossed Green Leaf Salad, Coleslaw, Pasta Salad, Curried Rice, Crispy Chips, Creamed Potatoes & Sautéed Onions
Sauces: Peppered Sauce & Rich Gravy
Homemade Desserts + Tea & Coffee
💰 Pricing:
Adults: £30 (Full Feast!)
Kids (Steak Meal): £14
Kids (Goujons, Sausages & Desserts): £8
🚨 Limited Seats – Pre-Booking Essential!
📞 Call Now: 028 796 28517 to secure your table.
Don’t miss out – give Dad a day to remember!