Lanesboro/ Ballyleague is regarded as a great fishing spot and many people from all over Europe come here to fish on the scenic Lough Ree.

St. Faithleach well is another attraction which lies about 5 minutes from Ballyleague on the Roscommon Road.

For those who wish to venture further can visit Strokestown House which is only a 15 minute drive from Ballyleague. Strokestown House contains the Famine Museum which tells the circumstances of the Famine and also you can visit its Beautiful Gardens and The Mansion House which maintains its original furnishings from the 1800s.