Cavan county which is famous for
its many great lakes are created due to
the Upper Lough Erne breaking off into the many different lakes in
County Cavan and leading to some great fishing spots! Cavan is just
short drives from the following towns, Dublin just 1 hour 30 minute
drive, 50 minutes from Enniskillen, 40 minutes from Monaghan and 1
hour 40 minutes from Donegal. Visit Belturbet and the restored
Railway Line which visitors can call into see. Visit the town of
Ballyconnell located next to the Shannon-Erne Waterway and
Ballyjamesduff made famous in the song "Come Back Paddy Reilly to
Ballyjamesduff". Cavan Crystal is the second oldest
crystal factory in Ireland and was founded in 1969 by six successful
business men from the Cavan town area so call
into to see some of the wonderful pieces available.
Enjoy some great golf in Cavan at a number of Cavan Golf Courses
such as the Blacklion
Golf Club located
on the shores of Lough McNean,
Slieve Russell Golf and Country Club and the County Cavan Golf Club.
The village of Mullagh in Cavan is where you will find St Kilians
Heritage Centre to find out more on the life,
work, and martyrdom of
St. Kilian who was born in Mullagh,
it also has details on the Ogham writing of the 4th
Century.
County Cavan - Things to Do
WATERSPORTS
Lough Oughter
Canoe Centre, Carratraw Bridge, Butlersbridge, Co Cavan
t: +353 (0)49
4334294 (opening in June 07)
Lakeside Manor
Hotel,
Virginia
t: +353 (0)49
854 8200 fax: +353 (0)49 854 8279 e:
info@lakesidemanor.ie
Power boating,
jet skiing, canoeing, cruising and fishing all year round.
www.lakesidemanor.ie
ADVENTURE CENTRES
Outdoors and
Dirty (ODD) Extreme Activity Gamespark
www.odd.ie
Brackley Lake,
Ballyconnell t: +353 (0)49 9523930 Fax: +353 (0)49 9523930
Outdoor activity
Gamespark / Out Doors and Dirty or 'ODD' - Mud buggies, powerturns,
laser war game system, laser clay shoot system and hovercrafts.
Opens Easter 07
Tanagh Outdoor
Education Centre
Dartry Forest,
Rockcorry, Cootehill t: +353 (0)49 5552988
The centre
caters for school groups, youth groups, summercamps, staff
development groups and private parties. Activities include canoeing,
banana boat, gorge walking, abseiling, archery, assault course,
orienteering and hillwalking. One day, weekends or full week of
activities available.
e:
educ@monaghanvec.ie
CYCLING
WIildflower
Mountain Biking,
Ballyconnell
'Wildflower'
offer cycling and walking holidays for everybody, from families and
beginners to more serious enthusiasts. Offering packaged and
independent holidays, Wildflower can organise routes, places to
stay, guided tours, airport and luggage transfers, cycle hire and
maps. t: +353 (0)49 9523923 or (0)87 6143527 e:
gubrawully10@hotmail.com
BIKE
HIRE
On Yer Bike
Tours, Corleggy Farm, Belturbet t: +353 (0)49 9522219 or (0)86
8204923
Bike hire from
€7 per day
BOAT
HIRE
Hugh Lynch,
Innishmore, Lough Oughter Butlersbridge t: +353 (0)49 4334151
Sean O Reilly,
Eonish, Lough Oughter Killeshandra t: +353 (0)49 4334487
Alan Kells,
Castlehamilton Farm, Killeshandra t: +353 (0)87 2075013
Pat McLoughlin,
Ramor Lake, Virginia t: +353 (0)46 9241807
Seamus Flood,
Nadreegal / Lacken Lakes, Virginia/Ballyjamesduff t:+353 (0)49
8544739
Gerry Duffy,
The Weir, Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan t: +353 (0)42 9663601
e:
gerryduffy3@hotmail.com www.gerryduffyangling.com
CRUISING
Meander down the
renowned Shannon-Erne Waterway or along the majestic River Erne and
you'll find that Cavan is ideal for cruising. Dotted with shimmering
lakes and rivers, this area of Ireland is a genuine boater’s
paradise.
THE SHANNON-
ERNE WATERWAY
The Shannon-Erne
Waterway traverses 62.5 kms of lake and river and still canal
sections. With 16 fully automatic locks, 34 stone bridges and 6
fully serviced mooring areas, the waterway invites you to enjoy
cruising, fishing, walking cycling, canoeing, golf and horse riding
along Europe's longest navigable Inland waterway.
The waterway
exquisitely weaves together the streams, rivers and lakes which are
picturesquely scattered between Leitrim Village and the Erne.
Sixteen locks will ensure the waterway is viable and the variety of
landscape and wildlife, as well as the great historical and
archaeological sites en route, guarantee the popularity of this
superb and peaceful highway. For the first time in 150 years, 300km
of navigable waterway can be enjoyed by lovers of walking, cycling,
canoeing and sailing.
RIVER ERNE
Eighty-four km
of the River Erne is navigable from Belturbet to Belleek in Co
Fermanagh. THere is only one lock on the system, Portora Lock.
Services are located at many locations along the river. Having been
a trade route for the Vikings the Erne system has never been a
modern commerical navigation. It is truly unspoilt and tranquil
leisure oriented expanse of water for boating enthusiasts and game
and coarse anglers.
For further
information including maps and guides to both the Shannon - Erne
Waterway and River Erne, contact Waterways Ireland or Inland
Waterways Association of Ireland
CRUISER HIRE
COMPANIES
Emerald Star,
Belturbet, Co Cavan t: +353 (0)71 962 7633 e:
info@emeraldstar.ie
Kingfisher
Boating Holidays, Quivy Marina, Belturbet, Co Cavan , t: +353 (0)86
6383923 e:
info@boatingholidaysireland.com
Tara Cruisers,
Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim t: +353 (0)71
9622266, e:
cruiser@taracruisers.ie
Belleek Charter
Company, The Erne Gateway Marina, Corry, Belleek, Co Fermanagh
t: +44 (0)28 686
58027 e:
info@belleekchartercruising.com
Crown Blue Line,
the Marina, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim t: +353 (0)71
9627634 e:
agents@crownblueline.com
Carrick Craft,
The Marina, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim t: +353 (0)71
9620 236 e:
carrick@carrickcraft.com
Carrick Craft,
Tully Bay, Derrylin, Co Fermanagh t: +44 (0)28 686
41999 e:
erne@carrickcraft.com
Lochside
Cruisers, Tempo Road, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh t: +44 (0)28 663
24368
Carrybridge Boat
Company, Lisbellaw, Co Fermanagh, t: +44 (0)28 663 87034
Erincurrach
Cruising, Shannon - Erne Waterway Holidays , Blaney, Enniskillen
Co Fermanagh
Tel: +013656 41737
Erne Marine,
Bellanaleck Quay, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh
Tel: +013653
48267
EQUESTRIAN
Cavan's
beautiful and rugged countryside can also be enjoyed from the
saddle. There are a number of excellent riding schools throughout
the county offering a variety of activities from trekking to hourly
lessons.
Ross House
Equestrian Centre,
Mountnugent t:
+353 (0)49 8540218
Set in 36 acres
or private parkland Ross Equestrian Centre is the perfect base for
riding holidays and weekend breaks. The new purpose-built cross
country course with scenic trails along the Lough Sheelin promises
riders of all levels enjoyable and exciting rides. Ross House offer
lessons, breaking, schooling, livery and sale of quality horses and
ponies. Approved by A.I.R.E.
www.ross-house.com
Redhills
Equestrian Centre,
Killynure,
Redhills t: +353 (0)47 55042
Redhills is a
family run centre specialising in children's holidays and
progressive teaching. Instruction is geared to all standards, both
in riding and stable management. Students can train to become BHSAI
instructors. About 20 cross country fences are designed for training
horse and rider. A superb indoor arena (30m x 45m) is complemented
by an outdoor arena measuring 23m x 61m. Accommodation is available
at the centre for children. Adult holidays can be arranged through
local bed and breakfast houses. Enclosed manege;
Indoor School; Cross Country Fences; Liveries; Changing Rooms and
Showers; Coffee Shop; Children Unaccompanied, 2 Qualified
Instructors; Children trained for BHSAI exams and Pony Club tests;
Hacking; Trekking; Schooling; Basic Instruction
Cavan Equestrian
Centre,
Shalom Stables, Latt, Cavan t:+353 (0)49 4332017
www.cavanequestrian.com
Cavan Equestrian
Centre specialise in Horse & Pony International Performance Sales,
6-8 per annum, of Showjumpers, Hunters and Eventers. Weekly show
jumping events, and national and international showjumping events of
3-6 days duration, approx. 6 per annum.
GOLF
Slieve Russell
Hotel Golf & Country Club
Ballyconnell t: +353 (0)49 9526444
The 18-hole
championship course at the Slieve Russell has since become one of
the top ranking courses in Ireland and is cited as one of the great
courses world wide.
County Cavan
Golf Club (18 Hole)
Drumelis House,
Cavan t: +353 (0)49 4331541
Founded in 1894,
CAvan is one of the oldest clubs in Ireland. The 18-hole, par 70
layout measures 5634 metres. A feature of the parkland course is the
number of mature trees, some over 100 years old. The closing 6 holes
are a challenge for all golfers. Facilities include a bar,
restaurant, PGA professional and driving range. Cavan County Golf
club is situated 2 miles from Cavan Town on the R198 to Killeshandra.
Blacklion Golf
Club (9 Hole),
Toam
Situated on
shores of Lough McNean, this 9 hole course is one of the most scenic
inland courses in Ireland. t: +353 (0)71 985 3024
Belturbet Golf
Club (9 Hole),
Erne Hill
Parkland course
with majority of holes played to elevated greens.
Length of
course: 4889m (5,347 yards) Par 68 t: +353 (0)49 9522287
Virginia Golf
Club (9 Hole)
Nine hole
parkland course with narrow tree lined fairways overlooking Lough
Ramor
Length of Course
4139m (4,484 yards). Par 64 t: +353 (0)49 8548066
Cabra Castle (9
Hole),
Kingscourt
Attractive
woodland golf course with the imposing castle hotel as a backdrop. A
very attractive restaurant and bar constitutes the welcome ''19th''.
Only one hour from Dublin. Hotel on course. Length of course: 5261m
(5,755 yards) Par 68 t: +353 (0)42 9667030
Crover House
Golf Course (9hole)
Crover House
Hotel, Mountnugent t: +353 (0)49 8540 206
Ballyhaise Pitch
and Putt (18 Hole)
t: +353 (0)49
38430, +353 (0)49 38169
Located in
Ballyhaise about four miles north of Cavan. Open dawn until dusk.
McSeain's Pitch
& Putt (18 Hole),
Cornafean 18-hole pitch &
putt course t: 353 (0)49 433 7138
SWIMMING
Bailieborough
Swimming Pool & Leisure Centre,
Chapel Road, Bailieborough, Co Cavan
Leisure centre
with gym, 20m swimming, kiddie pool, steamroom, jacuzzi and sauna.
t: +353 (0)42
966 6644
County Cavan
Swimming & Leisure Complex,
Drumalee, Cavan
25m L-shaped
pool, steamroom, jacuzzi, sauna, restaurant, fitness suite,
sportshalls.
t: +353 (0)49
436 2888
WALKING AND CYCLING
Wildflower
Mountain Biking,
Ballyconnell
'Wildflower'
offer cycling and walking holidays for everybody, from families and
beginners to more serious enthusiasts. Offering packaged and
independant holidays, Wildflower can organise routes, places to
stay, guided tours, airport and luggage transfers, cycle hire and
maps. t: +353 (0)49 9523923 or (0)87 6143527
The Kingfisher
Cycle Trail,
The Green Box, Manorhamilton Castle, Manorhamilton, Co
Leitrim
Hidden amongst
the lakes and leafy laneways of Cavan, Leitrim and Fermanagh is a
true gem for cycling enthusiasts and leisure cyclists alike. The
Kingfisher Cycle Trail covers over 300 miles of fully mapped and
signposted cycle route from Cavan's lakelands to the Atlantic Coast. t: +353 (0)71
985 6898
www.greenbox.ie
Bike
Hire
On Yer Bike
Tours,
Corleggy Farm, Belturbet t: +353 (0)49 9522219 or (0)86 8204923
WALKING
Dun an Rí Forest
Park,
Kingscourt
Dun na Rí Forest
Park near Kingscourt, is a place of surprising contrasts. There are
romantic walks through deep, leafy glades over old bridges. At one
spot the trees clear, giving marvellous views north to Slieve
Gullion in Co. Armagh and the Mountains of Mourne. The park once
belonged to the Pratts, a local landlord family. Visitors can see
the ice house where they stored food in the days before
refrigerators. The centrepiece of the park is perhaps the Wishing
Well.
Killykeen Forest
Park
Five miles west
of Cavan town is Killykeen Forest Park, in the heart of Cavan's
lakelands. Marked trails lead into the dark forests where visitors
can view the park's fauna and flora, disturbed only by the sound of
birdsong and the rippling waters of Lough Erne. Killykeen is a
special place in all seasons and at all times.
BOWLING
Astra Bowl,
Townspark Centre,
Main Street, Cavan t: +353
(0)49 437 2662
7,000 sq. ft., 6
full length bowling, pool tables, video amusements and jukebox.
CINEMA
Storm Cinema,
Townspark Centre, Main Street, Cavan t: +353 (0)49
4372005
ARTS
& THEATRE
The Ramor
Theatre, Main St,
Virginia t: +353 (0)49 8547074 e:
ramortheatre@cavancoco.ie
Programme
of events includes jazz, traditional, opera, contemporary, drama
and classical. For full program visit
www.ramortheatre.ie
FESTIVALS
Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann
Virginia Pumpkin Festival
The Cootehill Championship Fishing
Festival
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