Ballyforan is a small village on the River Suck, in south Roscommon near the Galway border. It exists because the river is here, and the river has fish.
The River Suck flows for 133 kilometres between County Galway and County Roscommon, and Ballyforan sits on one of its best stretches. Coarse fishing—pike and trout—is the draw. Some parts of the river move quickly; other parts are slow and winding. The fishing is varied because the river itself is.
There is not much village here. There are pubs. There is a shop. There is the river. For most visitors, that is enough.
The reason to come back. The things every local will eventually tell you about, usually after the second pint.
From Roscommon town, head south on the N63. Ballyforan is about 25 km south. The village is small and easy to pass.
Limited local service. Ask locally about schedules.