Attractions

• 1.CAVAN COUNTY MUSEUM – Virginia Road, Ballyjamesduff Award-winning museum in a beautiful Georgian building. Playground, tea room, events, World War 1 Trench Experience, shop and garden. More details, here.
• 2.RAMOR THEATRE – Main St, Virginia Year round programme of events. Home to Livin’ Dred Theatre Co., and member of NOMAD. More details can be found on their website.
• 3.RICHARD DALY CRAFTS – Pottahee, Ballinagh, Cavan Beautiful pens, clocks and other gift ideas handcrafted in our Cavan workshop, using mainly native woods. Order online or instore. More details, here.
• 4.THE MOTH MAGAZINE – Ardan Grange, Milltown, Belturbet This quarterly arts & literature magazine features poetry, short fiction and artwork by established and up-and-coming writers and artists. More details can be found on their website.
• 5.TRADITIONAL IRISH BASKETS – Belturbet Workshops and Demos. Make your own traditional Irish basket or purchase your own hand-made basket made from Irish willow – the perfect Irish craft! More details, here.

• 1.BEAR ESSENTIALS & SILVER BEAR CENTRE – Bawnboy Specialised Teddy Bear Gift Shop & Crafts Studio Experience. Gardens, playground, events and picnic area. Part of the Craft Studio Experience. More details, here.
• 2.CAVAN BURREN PARK – Burren, Blacklion A mythical, spiritual landscape of monuments, megalithic tombs, hut sites and pre-bog walls all of which survive from pre-historic times. New visitor centre and five walking trails.
• 3.DERRYHAM STABLES – Killinkere, Virginia Horse riding lessons, breaking and schooling of horses and livery. More details can be found on their website.
• 4.ERICA’S FAIRY FOREST – Cootehill A magical, Fairy Forest dedicated to the memory of Erica Ní Draighneain, (2010-2016). A place full of wonder, where adventure awaits all. More details, here.
• 5.KILLINKERE VISITOR & PET FARM – Lisnagirl, Virginia Farm animals and activities – nature trails, tractor rides, heritage trails and more. Details can be found here.
• 6.KOOL KIDS PLAYCENTRE – Corlurgan Business Park, Ballinagh Road, Cavan Children’s activity centre – 10,000 sq foot centre with 24ft climbing wall, air guns, slides, soccer pitch and baby area. More details, here.
• 7.MARBLE ARCH CAVES GLOBAL GEOPARK – Florencecourt, Co. Fermanagh Recognised by UNESCO for unique geological landscapes, the Geopark spans the uplands of Cavan and Fermanagh. Visit their website for more details.
• 8.TANAGH OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CENTRE – Dartry Forest, Rockcorry, Cootehill Canoeing, banana boating, abseiling, gorge walking, archery, assault course, orienteering and more.Details can be found here.

Cavan is widely regarded as Ireland’s finest fishing destination with many Cavan fisheries considered amongst the finest in Europe. County Cavan is also known as the Lakeland County because it has 365 lakes, and the Shannon and Erne rivers.

Famous for coarse and pike fishing, there are many fine and game angling river stretches and wild brown trout lake fisheries in County Cavan, including the very famous Lough Sheelin brown trout fishery.

Most angling centres run angling festivals and competitions throughout the year for the match angler. There is no licence or fee required to enjoy coarse fishing in County Cavan. There is a licence requirement when fishing for trout at any of the game fisheries.

• Download the County Cavan Angling Guide Coarse Angling information on County Cavan
• Download guide to Lough Sheelin Trout Fishery & latest Sheelin update March 2017
• Download overview map of Cavan waterways
• Click here for info on pike fishing in Virginia and Bailieborough areas
• Click here for info on pike fishing in Kingscourt area
• Click here for info on pike fishing in Arvagh, Lough Gowna, Belturbet, Cavan, Killeshandra and Cootehill

• 1. ANGLER’S REST BAR & RESTAURANT – Main Street, Ballyconnell
• 2.BARDUCCIS – 18 Newcourt Centre, Cavan Family friendly Italian restaurant – pizza, pastas. More details, here.
• 3.CONNALL CEARNACH RESTAURANT & SETANTA RESTAURANT – Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell
• 4.KO’S CHINESE – Main Street, Cavan
• 5.RAHULTON’S INDIAN RESTAURANT & TAKE AWAY – Castlesaunderson, Belturbet
• 6.SAGE CAFE – 61 Main Street, Cavan Smart café serving homemade pies, tarts, soups, chutneys and relishes. More details, here.
• 7.THE BIG APPLE – The Black Horse Inn, Church Street, Cavan Best Gastro pub in Cavan 2014. More details here.

• 1. SLIEVE RUSSELL GOLF CLUB 18-HOLE CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE The course presents a wonderful challenge and requires accurate approach play, which adds to the fun factor. The Slieve Russell has hosted some major Irish PGA Tournaments. For more details, click here.
• 2.COUNTY CAVAN GOLF CLUB – Drumelis House, Cavan 18 holes | Par: 70 | Metres: 5632 One of the oldest golf courses in Cavan. More details, here.
• 3.FARNHAM ESTATE GOLF CLUB – Farnham Estate, Cavan 18 holes | Par: 72 | Yards: 7047 Ranked No. 26 in Golf Digest Top 100 courses in Ireland. For more details, visit their website.
• 4.BELTURBET GOLF CLUB – Erne Hill, Belturbet 9 holes | Par: 68 | Yards: 5347
• 5.BLACKLION GOLF CLUB – Toam, Blacklion 9 holes | Par: 72 | Metres: 5785
• 6.VIRGINIA GOLF CLUB – Cavan Road, Virginia 9 holes | Par: 64 | Metres: 4139 Tree-lined parkland course on the shores of Lough Ramor. “All the golf in half the time”. More details, here.

• 1. BELTURBET RAILWAY STATION – Belturbet Historic cut-stone station on the famed narrow gauge railway line. Tours available.
• 2.CORRAVAHAN HOUSE – Drung Listed 1840s Georgian-style house and gardens with majority of its period features. House and gardens open to the public.
• 3.TULLYDERMOT FALLS – Swanlinbar. Beautiful, serene waterfalls. An ancient & beautiful place –a Global Geopark site.

• 1.CAVAN EQUESTRIAN CENTRE – Latt, Cavan Specialising in International Sales. Also stages weekly show jumping and international events.
• 2.ROCK EQUESTRIAN FARM – Stonewall, Bailieborough Lessons for adults and children and over 25 cross country courses across beautiful scenic countryside.
• 3.ROSS HOUSE – Mountnugent Along the banks of Lough Sheelin – perfect for riding holidays and weekend breaks.

• 1.BLESSINGS BAR – Main St, Cavan Traditional Irish music session every Thursday at 10pm. t: +353 49 433 1138
• 2.BOYLANS – Kilnaleck Traditional Irish music session every Thursday at 10pm. t: +353 49 433 6666
• 3.CROWES CORNER – Ballyjamesduff Traditional Irish music session every Saturday at 10pm. t: +353 49 436 1409
• 4.KELLY’S BAR – Killeshandra Traditional Irish music session every Thursday at 9.30pm. t: +353 49 433 4407
• 5.Woodford Arms – Ballyconnell
• 6.THE LAVEY INN – Knockanoark, Lavey Perfect stop-off on Cavan-Dublin road for lunch and dinner. Country & Western music every Sunday night. t: +353 49 433 0577

• 1.CAVAN LEISURE CENTRE – Drumalee, Cavan Swimming pool and leisure complex.
• 2.CIÚIN SPA & WELLNESS CENTRE – Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell Elemis & Spiezia treatments for both men and women.
• 3.EDEN HEALTH & WELLNESS – Errigal Country House Hotel, Cootehill
• 4.FARNHAM ESTATE HEALTH SPA – Radisson BLU Farnham Estate, Cavan Relax at one of the top spa hotels in Ireland.
• 5.UTOPIA HEALTH & BEAUTY – Cavan Crystal Hotel, Dublin Road, Cavan Health and beauty in the relaxing and contemporary environs of the Cavan Crystal Hotel

• 1.AINE HANDMADE CHOCOLATES – Stradone Village Smooth and creamy Irish handmade chocolate.
• 2.BACK TO NATURE HEALTH SHOP – Main St. Upper, Cavan Supplying Cavan Town with healthy foods, herbal remedies and supplements for almost 30 years.
• 3.CAVAN GIFTS – 95 Main Street, Cavan Cavan Gifts are stockists of beautiful Cavan and Irish craft products such as Cavan Crystal, Richard Daly Crafts, Newbridge Silverwear, Galway Crystal, Killarney Crystal, Genesis, Newgrange and much more.
• 4.ELENA BRENNAN JEWELLERY – Lisreagh, Cavan Beautiful, intricate jewellery in Sterling Silver and Gold, with sparkles of Gemstones and Pearls. Handcrafted in Cavan.
• 5.STUART GIBBS POTTERY & SCULPTURE – Corglass, Cavan Unique sculpture, decorative peices and items for everyday use.
• 6.ERNESIDE SHOPPING CENTRE – Enniskillen

• 1. WILDFLOWER MOUNTAIN BIKING – Ballyconnell Cycling and walking packaged and independent holidays for all. For details and reservations, click here.
• 2.CANAL WALK – Ballyconnell Distance: 5km | Grade: Easy Terrain: Canal shore and forest path
• 3.CASTLE LAKE WALK – Bailieborough Distance: 3km or 7km | Grade: Easy Terrain: forest park and lake shore on secure paths around the Castle Lake
• 4.DEERPARK FOREST WALK – Virginia Distance: 5.5km | Grade: Easy Terrain: Lakeshore & forest path