Local Attractions List - Farnham Estate Hotel Cavan

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Visitor Attractions in
County Cavan
Cavan Burren Park
Blacklion, Co. Cavan
Wide open landscapes, spectacular dolmens,
perfectly preserved glacial erratic and
encyclopaedic local guides. Visit a vast and
accessible world of natural and manmade
history. Explore the visitor centre and 5 trails
with one multi-access (1km) trail.
www.thisiscavan.ie
t: 049 4378 543
Guided tours by Geopark
guides (by appointment):
Jim Nolan t: 087 965 3178
Oliver Brady t: 087 053 0906
Bee Smith t: 087-9027354
Andy King: t: 087-6638428
€20 per hour for guides.
Adm to park and information centre free.
Cavan County Museum
Ballyjamesduff
Housed in a beautiful Georgian building
with exhibitions on Clough Oughter
Castle, the GAA, Farnham Gallery and Folk
Life. Also home to famous Celtic and
Pagan art– the Killycluggan Stone and
Ralaghan figure and a 1000 year old Lough
Errill log boat. A children’s playground,
peace garden, crafts shop, tea rooms and
coach parking available.
www.cavanmuseum.ie
t: 049 854 4070
e: [email protected]
Open Tues – Sat all year and
every Sun in July / Aug
Group € rate available
WW1 Trench Experience &
1916 Rising Experience
at Cavan County Museum
Ballyjamesduff
Visit the largest outdoor replica trench
open to the public in Ireland or the UK.
Experience life in the trenches! While
there, visit the 1916 immersive
experience featuring a replica GPO façade
and a series of tunnelled-through,
contemporary building interiors, that
allow you to experience the fighting
conditions endured by the rebels.
Boat Trips to Clogh Oughter
Castle
Standing alone and defiant in the middle
of the vast and uninterrupted beauty of
the Lough Oughter network of waterways.
Clogh Oughter Castle, was once part of
the historic Kingdom of Breifne, the castle
was once under the control of the Gaelic
clans before falling into the hands of the
Anglo-Norman William Gorm de Lacy.
www.cavanmuseum.ie
t: 049 854 4070
Open Tues – Sat all year and
every Sun in July / Aug
Group rate € available.
www.cavancanoeing.com
Contact Sean at
t: 087 290 5752
A visit to the castle can be
arranged by contacting Cavan
Canoe Centre who will
organise a guided boat trip or
canoe or kayak.
Kilmore Cathedral
Killeshandra road (R192) Cavan
Guided tours by Geopark guide
Wendy Swan t: 049 433 7168
5km outside Cavan town. Historic
cathedral (1860) with 12th century
Romanesque door and first known copy of
Gaelic version of the Bible, translated by
Bishop Bedell.
Drumlane Abbey, Church & Round
Tower
Milltown, Belturbet
Take a wander through the eons of time
at Drumlane Abbey, located just outside
the village of Milltown, and overlooking
picturesque Garfinny Lough. Founded by
St. Colmcille in the 6th century. With fine
stonework and a 10 metre high round
tower – the highest in the diocese of
Kilmore.
Guided tours by Geopark
guides:
Aidan Brady t: 087 690 5898
St. Kilian’s Heritage Centre,
Mullagh
www.stkiliansheritagecentre.ie
t: 049 924 2433
Dedicated to the life of St. Kilian who
came from Mullagh. Visitor centre,
exhibition, coffee and craft shop.
Moneygashel Cashel
Swanlinbar
t: 049 9526 121
www.thisiscavan.ie
Constructed between 500 and 1000 AD,
Moneygashel consists of a circular stone
wall, up to 3m thick, with two small
staircases. Includes an underground
souterrain.
The Shannon Pot
Glangevlin, West Cavan
The mythical source of the mighty River
Shannon. A site of cultural and religious
significance.
Marble Arch Caves Global
Geopark
Ballyconnell Office
t: 049 9526121
www.thisiscavan.ie
500m walk and children’s playground
www.marblearchcavesgeopark.com
Altacullion Viewpoint
Swanlinbar
Stunning views of West Cavan. Located on
the R200 between Derrynacreeve
Junction and Glangevlin.
Marble Arch Caves Global
Geopark
Ballyconnell Office
t: 049 9526121
www.thisiscavan.ie
Belturbet Railway Station
Belturbet
t: 087 2639 764
Historic cut-stone station and railway
museum on the famed narrow gauge
railway line.
€5 entry inc. tour and
tea/coffee
Guided tours by appointment
Marble Arch Caves Visitor Centre &
Showcaves
Florencecourt, Co. Fermanagh
Boat trip on stunning underground river
and a guided walk through the Caves.
Guided tour lasts 75 mins.
t: 048 663 48855
Open: 10am -4.30pm Apr - Sep
Enniskillen Castle Museums
Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh BT74 7HL
Situated beside the River Erne and built
almost 600 years ago. Houses Fermanagh
County Museum and The Inniskillings
Museum.
www.enniskillencastle.co.uk
t: 048 663 25000
Open Mon – Tues / Sat – Sun
(Apr- Oct)
The National Trust
Florence Court House & Gardens
Florencecourt, Co. Fermanagh
18th-century house and estate. Glorious
walks, vistas and charming walled garden.
Sawmill, ice house and thatched summer
house.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/florencecourt
Guided tours available
t: 048 6634 8249
Florence Court House is
located 6km from Blacklion
Ballyhugh Arts & Cultural Centre
Ballyhugh, Ballyconnell
Customised traditional dance, wild herbal
remedies and Old Irish Stone Wall
workshops.
t: 049 95 26044
Corravahan House
Drung, Cavan
Contact: Ian Elliot
Listed 1940’s Georgian-style house and
gardens. Retains the majority of period
features.
www.coravahan.com
Bear Essentials Workshop &
Showroom, Bawnboy
t: 087 977 2224
Sun – Wed: 1.30pm – 5.30pm
www.bearessentials.ie
t: 049 952 3461
Personalised and educational teddy bear
workshops. Treasure the day by taking
home your own handmade teddy bear.
Jampa Ling Tibetan Buddhist Retreat,
Bawnboy
Retreat centre on a beautiful 19th century
estate. Organised teaching and
meditation events on peaceful and
beautiful natural surroundings.
www.jampaling.org
t: 049 9523 488
Devinish Island
Enniskillen BT94 2FE
T : (028) 9082 3214
Devenish Monastic Site was founded in
the 6th century by Saint.
Commercial boat tours on Lower Lough
Erne, taking in Devenish, from the Round
O in Enniskillen (MV Kestrel) and from The
Manor House Hotel, Killadeas
Lough Crew Adventure Centre, Cairns,
Gardens & Coffee Shop
Oldcastle, Co. Meath
Adventure centre, gardens and the
historic Lough Crew cairn.
www.loughcrew.com
t: 049 854 1356 or
049 854 1060
Forest Parks
Killykeen Forest Park
Cavan
Picturesque forest with stunning lake
views. Forest walks, picnic areas,
swimming area, family cycle trail (3km)
and multi-access trails
www.coillteoutdoors.ie
t: 049 4337192
[email protected]
Dun a Rí Forest Park
Kingscourt
Explore historic Cabra Estate with rivers
and waterfall. Includes 4 marked trails
including one multi-access trail, wooden
animal sculpture trail, picnic benches
Deerpark Forest
Ballyjamesduff Road, Virginia
t: 049 4337192
[email protected]
t: 049 4337192
Beautiful tree-lined paths winding skirting
along the banks of Lough Ramor with stone
bridges, running water and nature all around.
Activities
ODD Gamespark
Bawnboy
Extreme Activity Park for Wild Water, HiOctane, Adrenaline Fuelled Fun!
Hovercrafts, mud-buggies, laser combat,
powerturns and more!
www.odd.ie
t: 049 9523 877
Killinkere Visitor Farm
Lisnagirl, Virginia, Co Cavan
Working Farm with 20 species of animalsLlamas, Miniature Horses, Chin Chulas,
Guinea Pigs, Deer, Rare Birds and Fowl.
Trailer rides, animal petting and feeding.
Cavan Canoe Centre
Carrawtraw, Butlersbridge
www.killinkerevisitorfarm.com
t: 049 854 9344
www.cavancanoeing.com
t: 087 2905 752
Canoe centre with guided trails, canoe
hire, summer camps and boat trips to
Lough Oughter Castle.
Tanagh Outdoor Education Centre
t: 049 555 2988
Rockcorry, Cootehill
www.tanaghoutdooreducation.com
Cavan Swimming & Leisure Complex
www.cavanleisure.ie
t: 049 436 2888
Drumalee, Cavan
Equestrian Centres
Cavan Equestrian Centre
Mount Prospect Stables, Cavan
Derryham Stables, Killinkere, Virginia
Riversdale Stables, Derrycase, Killeshandra
Rock Equestrian Farm, Bailieborough
Ross House, Mountnugent
www.cavanequestrian.com
t: 086 248 3721
t: 086 3193769
t: 086 3872222
t: 042 966 5970
t: 049 854 0218
Walking Routes & Trails
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Killeshandra Forest Walk (7k)
Canal Walk, Ballyconnell (6km)
Castle Lake, Bailieborough (7km)
Hawkswood Trail, Swanlinbar 7km
Lough an Leagh, Kingscourt 7km
The Cavan Way (26km)
Cavan Heritage Town Trail
Cootehill Heritage Town Trail
Belturbet Heritage Town Trail
Killykeen Forest Walk
Dun a Ri Forest Park
Deerpark Forest Park
Cavan Burren Park 5 trails inc. multiaccess trails
Gowlan Loops, West Cavan
Flemings Folly, Ballinagh (7km)
www.thisiscavan.ie
t: 049 433 1942
Golf
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Slieve Russell Championship Golf
Course www.slieverussell.ie
Farnham Estate
www.farnhamestate.ie
County Cavan Golf Club
www.cavangolf.ie
9 hole Golf Clubs
Blacklion
Belturbet Golf Club
Crover Golf Club
Virginia Golf Club
Cabra Golf Club, Kingscourt
www.thisiscavan.ie
t: 049 433 1942
Cookery Schools & Food
Cheese Making Workshops
Corleggy Cheese, Belturbet
www.corleggycheeses.com
t: 049 9522930
Neven Maguire Cookery School
Blacklion
www.nevenmaguire.com
t: 071 98 53022
Cookery school by celebrity chef Neven
Maguire – half, one day and two day
courses available.
Guides
Angling Guide, Lough Oughter
Guided pike fishing on Lough Oughter and surrounding waters.
Cavan Burren Park Guide
Guided walks of Cavan Burren Park and the wider Geopark.
Irish Blessings Tours
Celtic Spirituality Tours of West Cavan/ Fermanagh and Leitrim
Lough Sheelin Trout Angling Guide
Guided trout fishing on Lough Sheelin.
Mountnugent
Kieran McCormack
t: [email protected]
Jim Nolan t: 087 965 3178
Andy King t : 087-6638428
Bee Smith t: 087-9027354
Bee Smith
www.irishblessingstours.com
t: 071 964 3936
t: 087 902 7354
www.loughsheelinguidingservices.com
t: 049 433 7185
Cavan Heritage Town Trails
Tour guide offering fun and interesting tours of Cavan town
Fiona Duffy
t: 087 1517931
Guided Nature Walks
Blue Damsel Discovery, Killeshandra
Guided nature walks through Lough Oughter district and Killykeen
Forest Park.
Heather Bothwell
www.bluedamseldiscovery.wordpres
s.com
t: 087 669 9681
Geopark Guiding Services
Customised guided excursions in the
Geopark.
Cuilcagh Tours,
Swellen Lower, Cavan
Aidan Brady t: 087 690 5898
Jim Nolan t: 087 965 3178
Bee Smith t: 087-9027354
Andy King: t: 087-6638428
Customised guided tours of Cavan and the rest of Ireland
Cavan Genealogy Centre
Johnston Central Library,
Farnham Street, Cavan
http://cavan.rootsireland.ie
t: +353 49 4361094
Discover your Cavan connections in Cavan
Genealogy Centre
For further information visit
Anne Marie Carolan
www.cuilcaghtours.com
www.thisiscavan.ie or 049 433 1942 or e: [email protected]

Local Attractions List - Farnham Estate Hotel Cavan

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