Cavan

Belturbet Station, Belturbet, County Cavan

This 1885 cut-stone railway station is now home to a visitor centre. The centre houses a fascinating archive of memorabilia including original tickets, timetables and special railway artifacts, and is an ideal spot for railway enthusiasts and children.

Dun na Rí Forest Park

This picturesque park features a dramatic gorge and the Romantic Glen of the Cabra River – an area that will thrill anyone with even a passing interest in Irish legends.

Killykeen Forest Park, County Cavan

Around five kilometres from Cavan town, Killykeen Forest Park is a delightful 600-acre haven for birds and wildlife. It also contains historical sites including an Iron Age ring fort, and is an ideal spot for outdoor activities such as sailing, canoeing and orienteering.

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Fishing

Cavan’s lakes and rivers are well-stocked with bream, roach, rudd, perch and pike, and is an angler’s paradise with a reputed 365 lakes in the county.

Golf

Cavan enjoys a number of golf clubs including the Park Hotel and Golf Club with a nine-hole course, the 18-hole County Cavan Golf Club, the nine-hole Black Lion Golf Club, the nine-hole Cabra Castle Golf Course, and the 18-hole Slieve Russell Hotel Golf and Country Club.

Pony Trekking

Weave your way through Cavan’s beautiful countryside and enjoy the top scenic sights from the saddle with pony trekking and cross country riding. Try Ross House Equestrian Centre and Country Accommodation

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Astra Bowl, Storm Cinema Complex, Townspark, Cavan

Hugely popular bowling complex with six bowling lanes, championship pool tables, video games and jukebox.

Bear Essentials Workshop and Showroom, Tiernawannagh, Bawnboy

A must for all teddy bear lovers, you can browse for bear accessories, bear-making kits and cuddly bears, and take part in teddy bear making classes or watch a bear being created. 

Belturbet Festival of the Erne, Belturbet

Running from the 28 July to the 7th August 2006, this lively family festival includes the international angling calendar, outdoor music, waterbased events, a personality pageant called “The Lady of the Erne”, lively bands, talent shows, fireworks displays and a parade.

Cavan Crystal Craft and Design Centre, County Cavan

Have a look at some splendid crystal from Cavan Crystal, or if that doesn’t take your fancy you can choose from other crafts including tableware, furniture, textiles, pottery and ceramics, jewellery, wood, linen, ironcraft and sculpture.

Maudabawn Cultural Centre, County Cavan

This delightful stone walled thatched building set in East Cavan is a charming location for a cultural tourism centre. One of the earliest court tombs in Ireland lies close by at Cohaw.

Cabra Castle Hotel, County Cavan

A delightful and authentic castle that dates back to 1760, Cabra Castle is nestled into 88 acres of gardens and parkland, and enjoys its own nine-hole golf course. Rooms are elegant and luxurious, especially the Lord’s Chamber and the delightful courtyard bedrooms.

Gartlan’s Pub, Main Street, Kingscourt

If you’re after a traditional Irish pub, then make sure you stop off for a pint at Gartlan’s. It harks back to a time when the country pub was also a grocer, and there’s a still a serving hatch where you can stock up on essential supplies.  

Slieve Russell Hotel, County Cavan

Just two hours from Dublin city centre, the relaxing four-star Slieve Russell Hotel is set in 300 acres, including 50 acres of lakes, and offers both an 18-hole PGA championship golf course and a nine-hole par three course.

Cavan Irish Crystal, Dublin Road, Cavan

A massive 3,500sq ft showroom filled with high-quality handcrafted crystal. Take a piece home and recall your trip with every rainbow filled glass you raise.