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“WELCOMING · VIBRANT · MUSICALNEOLITHIC · THE ONE THAT GOT AWAYGOLFING · ACCESSIBLE · ENGAGINGFOODIE · ENDLESS LAKES · UNSPOILEDFORTS & FORESTS · DRIFTING · HORSEYMEANDERING · GENEROUS · HISTORICSURPRISING · FAMILY-ORIENTEDRAMBLING · FRIENDLY & DRUMLINY”

2Lough Ballymagauran, Shannon Erne Waterway, Ballymagovern, County Cavan

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COUNTY CAVANis the beautiful land of lakesin the middle of our island.This is a place away from it all - butnot that far away. The people here aredown-to-earth and welcoming. The onlyresidents who won’t be glad to meet youare our fish… that’s just how they are.

Our restaurants rank among the bestin the country and our love of music isknown to continue into the early hours..

“An Cabhan” is an old Irish word meaning“The Hollow” – and in a simple way thatsays a lot about this place. Cavan is arefuge, a place to rejuvenate, a shelterfrom stress.

Many visitors note that once you gethere, the pace of things seems to slowdown a bit. Whatever the reason for thischange of pace, you’ll be surprised byjust how many great attractions andactivities we have here to fill all thatwonderfully slowed-down Cavan time.

Chef Neven Maguire and Musician Martin Donohoe cooking reels in the kitchen

Cavan Burren Park

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ARTS & CULTURE

THE ARTSreally has found a good homein Cavan. Music and drama liketo take to the streets.

See the index for more about arts and culturein Cavan or visit: www.thisiscavan.ie

Rite of Spring, Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Felim, Cavan

Image courtesy of Aoife Geary

Art Galleries and studios, culturecentres, sculpture trails, concerts,sessions, artist residencies and CavanCounty Museum’s calendar ofexhibitions, lectures and culturalexchanges ensures a vibrantyear-round calendar of events.

Cavan presents three drama festivalsannually: Shercock, Cavan andMaudabawn, indeed many of the world’sfinest actors found their stage inCounty Cavan.

We’re proud to be home to the RamorTheatre in Virginia, where a packedprogramme takes place throughout theyear. Visitors should also look out forevents taking place in Townhall Cavan -an artist-led cultural hub fast gaining areputation for dynamic and creativearts productions.

Here in County Cavan we know thatgreat things happen when we celebratethe arts and encourage more people toparticipate.

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The county has a rich musical scenewith dance, music and singing festivals.

Events such as NYAH, Virginia Pumpkin and theannual County Fleadh, have all added to our growingreputation as one of Ireland’s richest music, songand dance destinations.

Cavan is open to new and innovative arts and practice,particularly evidenced in the visual arts, youth arts andnew media. As a film destination Cavan is ripe withcontrasting locations and startling landscapes.

So now you’ve been warned; music and the arts havean infectious and powerful effect on people in Cavan...

Tá an-meas ar an nGaeilge i gContae an Chabhán.Tá pobal mhór ag labhairt agus ag usáid í go rialtaar fud an Contae uilig.

Cavan Musician Clare McDermott

MUSIC

For more about music in Cavan visit: www.thisiscavan.ie

Madcap events in Townhall Cavan

See the index for a listing of our beautiful golfcourses or visit: www.thisiscavan.ie

GOLF

...AND OTHER EXCUSESIn Cavan a wise golfer is always prepared forthe inevitable with a few extra balls.It’s almost a tradition for first-time visitors to blame theviews for adding six shots to their card… And if your driveskeep finding those ancient woods along our lush fairways…just blame the fairies.

Why all the excuses? Well our golf courses are gorgeouslychallenging. Amongst the 8 courses in Co. Cavan, aremagnificent, mature 18 hole parkland courses of nationalrenown, and charming 9 hole courses where every holedeserves to be played twice. So try to ignore the beautifulviews and let us know how that goes for you.

The championship course at Slieve Russell, Ballyconnell.

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Cavan people and visitors to the countyhave for years enjoyed the healthbenefits of the tranquil landscapesof the Lakelands, the Geopark andCavan’s famed rolling drumlin hills.

Enjoyment is the art of living in themoment and these days visitors canexperience holistic therapies fromall over the world, allowing the mindand body to re-balance and revitalise.

Amidst the numerous alluring lakesthat lie among the drumlins andlakelands, visitors are immersedin a wide array of treatments andrelaxation techniques in a lush landwith no end of enjoyable moments.

RELISH THETRANQUILITY

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A HOLISTICEXPERIENCE

The unspoiled uplands of West Cavan and the Geopark

See the index for a listing of our health and relaxationfacilities or visit: www.thisiscavan.ie

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Wellness Spa at the Radisson BLU Farnham Estate Hotel, Cavan

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MUSEUM OF THE MASTER SADDLER

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GETTING HERELocated on the main N3 Dublin-Donegal road, Cavan town iscentrally located between Belfastand Dublin, approximately a twohour drive from the main ferryports and airports in both cities.

By CarDublin - Cavan 123 kmBelfast - Cavan 142 kmGalway - Cavan 170 kmDerry - Cavan 156 km

By BusRegular buses from Dublin and Donegalservice Virginia and Cavan town. Cavantown is also serviced regularly fromBelfast, Sligo and Galway. Blacklion andWest Cavan can be accessed by busfrom Dublin to Enniskillen and from thereby taking the local service to Blacklion(twice daily). Blacklion is also servicedfrom Sligo. In addition, there is a dailydirect service from Dublin airport toCavan town.

For further information visit: www.buseireann.ieor Cavan office of Bus Eireann:t: +353 (0) 49 433 1353 or +353 (0) 49 433 2533e: info@buseireann.ie

Bus Eireann operates a wheelchair accessibleservice on the Dublin – Cavan bus route. Bookingessential. To book call t: +353 (0)1 8366 111

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LOCAL FLAVOUROur passion for food runs deep.Enjoying and tasting food in Cavanis pure indulgence - from meetingfarmhouse foodies who inviteyou to taste their home made recipesto culinary experts that show youhow to make the perfect boxtyand of course to the corner tablesof our world-renowned restaurants.

FOOD

St Kyrans Country House, Hotel & Restaurant, Virginia, Co Cavan

“FOODHEAVEN”

Experience the Taste of Cavan

Cavan is home to some of thecountry’s top chefs, with NevenMaguire, Richard Corrigan andFáilte Ireland Food Champion andgluten-free guru Gearóid Lynch(The Olde Post Inn) all plying theirtrade here. The county is also hometo Eddie Attwell (BBC Great BritishMenu) head chef at St Kyran’s CountryHouse, overlooking Lough Ramorin Virginia.

See the index for some fine dining suggestionsor visit: www.thisiscavan.ie

EATING & DRINKINGThere is something for every tastein County CavanYou can enjoy excellent food and drink in a variety ofways and from all corners of the world – restaurants,bars, hotel dining rooms, cafes, Farmers’ Markets,specialist food shops, cheese makers, farmhouses,guesthouses and much much more.

THE TASTEOF CAVANTaking place every August in Cavan Town, theTaste of Cavan has become the food event of thesummer. Getting bigger every year, it’s yourchance to experience local and regional produce,demonstrations by Ireland's top chefs and oodlesof family fun!

Afternoon tea at the Slieve Russell Hotel.

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WE TRY TO INCLUDEEVERYBODYAll ages, all sizes, all abilities.

ACCESSIBLE

Enjoying the Cavan sunshine in Con Smith Park

See the index for more about our Accessible tourismfacilities or visit: www. thisiscavan.ie or visitwww.disabledgo.com for information on County Cavan.

“ACCESSIBLECAVAN”

Enjoying a coffee

Have a look at the facilities at the award-winningJohnston Central Library, Cavan County Museumand our Leisure Centre. The European Commissionrecognised our efforts by awarding us with theEDEN European Award for Accessibility in 2013 andthen in 2014, we picked up a World ResponsibleTourism award for our work in making Cavan Townaccessible to visitors with disabilities.

We continue to work hard to ensure that everybodycan participate fully and enjoy all that Cavan has tooffer.

Using the reader at Johnston Central Library

In Cavan, we care about inclusivity. Our goal is foreveryone to feel welcome. We now have accessibletrails, playgrounds, walks, buildings,accommodation and streetscapes. Not to mentionthe fact that, uniquely in Ireland, detailed accessinformation on almost all our public buildings isavailable online at www.disabledgo.com

Cavan Town is now an Age Friendly BusinessTown and many of the businesses haveundertaken training and made changes totheir businesses to ensure they are cateringto the needs of older people.

Clough Oughter Castle

This land has been home for Neolithic, Bronze Age,Celtic, Norman & Early Christian peoples. They allbuilt here and left their mark for us to admire.

Clough Oughter Castle was built by the Normansin the 12th century. The locals were so impressedby the new place that they quickly captured it forthemselves. The O’Reillys fought hard to retain

this roof over their heads until Cromwell’sforces finally blasted through the walls in 1653.The breached walls lie where they fell, and forhundreds of years the castle has belonged to noone but its painters, poets and curious visitors.So what was all the fuss about this place? Thesame as it ever was - location, location, location!

HAND-ME-DOWNSfrom history. Before this place was calledCavan it was called Breifne, and before thatit was called something else.

See the index for some of our heritage sitesor visit: www.thisiscavan.ie

“HISTORY HEREJUST STARES YOUIN THE FACE”

HERITAGE

Cavan County Museum, Ballyjamesduff

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FISHING

TAKE THE BAITUnfortunately for our fish, Cavan is widelyregarded as Ireland’s finest fishing destination.If fishing is your thing, Cavan is definitely your place.For coarse and game fishing, we have a peaceful spot foryou. Surrounded by celebrated landscapes with the waterat your toes and the sounds of nature your only distraction,there’s no better place to wait it out.

Famous for pike, the boats of many a hopeful pike anglercan be seen on the wild waters lakes of Cavan. And as ifthat’s not enough, there are many fine game angling riverstretches and brown trout lake fisheries, including therenowned Lough Sheelin brown trout fishery.

A fine catch, Trinity Island

See the index for some Cavan fishing tipsor visit: www.thisiscavan.ie

Visit Inland Fisheries Ireland websitewww.fishinginireland.info for updates, news andinformation on angling in County Cavan.

Carefully releasing a pike

“OUR BEST DAY OUT THIS YEAR.”

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WHERE TO BEGINCavan is a walker’s place. Here we havea great range of places to pace through.Walk along the river and canal paths betweentowns with a flask of soup and a companionor three. Try gently rolling drumlins one dayand upland blanket bogs the next. Enjoy thetranquility of forest walks in Kingscourt, Virginiaand Bailieborough.

Find your own path on one of the five markedtrails (inc. multi-access trail) of Cavan BurrenPark. Whether it’s Cavan Burren’s wide openlandscapes, intriguing visitor centre, the perfectlypreserved glacial erratics, spectacular dolmensor encyclopaedic local guides, a visit to CavanBurren Park is an opportunity to experience aworld of natural and manmade history.

Or walk the Cavan Way from Dowra to Blacklionpast the Shannon Pot – the source of theShannon – a place of rich folklore.

Visit the Marble Arch Caves Geopark – a UNESCOprotected site – a special place spanning theuplands of Cavan and Fermanagh. By foot, neo-lithic Ireland reveals itself quietly as you strollalong. In ancient woods you get a feeling forwhy our ancestors picked this place over others.

See the index for some suggested walks or visit: www.thisiscavan.ie

Entrance to Cavan Burren Park

Dún a Rí Forest Park, Kingscourt, Co. Cavan

Walking in West Cavan

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Slieve Russell Hotel Golf& Country ClubBallyconnell18 holes | Par: 72 | Yards: 7053t: +353 (0)49 952 6444e: slieve-golfclub@quinn-hotels.comwww.slieverussell.ie

Farnham Estate Golf ClubFarnham Estate, Cavan18 holes | Par: 72 | Yards: 7047t: +353 (0)49 437 7700e: info@farnhamestate.comwww.farnhamestate.ie

County Cavan Golf ClubDrumelis House, Cavan18 holes | Par: 70 | Metres: 5632t: +353 (0)49 433 1541e: info@cavangolf.ie

Crover House Hotel & Golf ClubMountnugent9 holes | Metres: 3306t: +353 (0)49 854 0206e: crover@iol.ie

Blacklion Golf ClubToam, Blacklion9 holes | Par: 72 | Metres: 5785t: +353 (0)71 985 3024

Belturbet Golf ClubErne Hill, Belturbet9 holes | Par: 68 | Yards: 5347t: +353 (0)49 952 2287

Cabra Castle Golf CourseKingscourt9 holes | Par: 68 | Length: 5261metrest: +353 (0)42 9667030

Virginia Golf ClubPark Hotel Virginia9 holes | Par: 64 | Metres: 4139t: +353 (0)49 854 8066

McSeain’s Golf and Pitch & PuttCornfeant: +353 (0)49 43 7138

Johnston Central LibraryGenealogy & TourismFarnham Centre, Farnham St, Cavan

Free wi-fi, internet access,year-round lectures and exhibitions.

t: +353 (0)49 437 8500 /1e: library@cavancoco.iewww.cavanlibrary.ie

Cavan County MuseumVirginia Road, Ballyjamesduff,

Award-winning museum housedin beautiful Georgian building.Features World War 1 trenchexperience, peace gardens,children’s playground, tearooms and shop.

t:+353 (0)49 854 4070e: ccmuseum@eircom.netwww.cavanmuseum.ie

Ramor TheatreVirginiat: +353 (0)49 854 7074 (Box Office)t: +353 (0)49 854 8270 (Reception)e: ramortheatre@cavancoco.iewww.ramortheatre.com

The Moth Studio & Art Gallery 8 Church Street Cavant: +353 (0)49 4362677www.themothstudios.com

Keep up to date with all events onwww.cavanarts.iewww.thisiscavan.ie/arts

Ross House Equestrian Holidays Mountnugentt: +353 (0)49 854 0218www.ross-house.com

Mount Prospect StablesMount Prospect, Cavant: 086 248 3721www.mountprospectstables.com

Cavan Equestrian CentreLatt, Cavant: +353 (0)49 433 2017www.cavanequestrian.com

Johnston Central Library, Genealogy & TourismFarnham Street, CavanMulti-award winning accessible building

t: 049 437 8500www.cavanlibrary.ie

Con Smith ParkCathedral Road, Cavan town

Play area for children with disabilitiesand adults outdoor fitness area, accessible trail

Cavan Leisure Centre & Swimming PoolDrumalee, Cavan

Parking, ramps, lifts, website, wheelchairaccess fitness equipment, swimmingpool hoist, hydraulic changing table.

t: 049 4362 888www.cavanleisure.ie

Killykeen Forest ParkCavan

Accessible paths and cycle trails

ACCESSIBILITY

Bike HireJohnston Central Library, Cavan

Free bike hire including a wheelchairadaptable bike

t: 087 7802049

Cavan Burren ParkBlacklion

1km multi-access trail from visitor centre tomegalithic tombs with interpretation alongthe way.

Green Lough Eco Amenity AreaDublin Road, Cavan

Insect hotel, animal footprints,paths and picnic area.

Cavan County MuseumBallyjamesduff

t: 049 854 4070www.cavanmuseum.ie

Dun a Rí Forest ParkKingscourt

Access for all trailwww.coillteoutdoors.ie

Castle Saunderson All Ireland Scouting Facility Castle Saunderson, Belturbet

Online access audit: www.DisabledGo.com

Bus Eireann TransportTo book wheelchair accessible spaceon Dublin – Cavan bus route

t: +353 (0)1 8366 111

Derryham StablesKillinkere, Virginiat: +353 (0)86 319 3769www.derryhamstables.com

Riversdale J StablesDrumcase. Killeshandra

t: +353 (0)86 387 2222

Rock Equestrian FarmStonewall, Bailieborough

t: +353 (0)82 966 5970www.bailieboroughequestrian.com

Townhall CavanMain St, Cavant: +353 (0) 87 149 7257e: townhallcavan@gmail.comwww.townhallcavan.ie