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Granard, Co. Longford

Granard is a busy town 30km (19miles) north of Lonford town in County Longford, in the Midlands of Ireland set between three main rivers, the Shannon, the Erne and the Inny, it has history going back to 236 AD.

The principal feature of Granard is the motte which stands some 543 feet above sea level and is situated at the head of the town. From the top of the motte you can see nine counties, five lakes, forests and numerous rivers.

Nearby Lough Sheelin covers 4,654 acres and is famous for trout fishing. Coarse angling is also provided for in local lakes like Gowna, Killeen, Derragh to name a few. There are many outdoor activities to partake of nearby with several golf clubs in the area and numerous places suitable for cycling and walking.

Derrycasen Wood, 6.5km (4 miles) away, is a beautiful woodland walk through some rare trees, overlooking the lake.

Gardens

Loughcrew Historic Gardens

Kells, Co. Meath

After a long and sometimes fateful history, a more serendipitous chapter has opened for Loughcrew. The original 17th century landscaped grounds, which were revived in the 19th century have been rescued again with help from the Great Gardens of Ir ...

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Golf

Farnham Estate Golf Club

Cavan, Co. Cavan
Course Type: Parkland

This stunning parkland course is spread over 500 acres of rolling countryside and dense woodland. The two nines are quite contrasting in nature. The gentle but challenging journey on the front nine explores the undulating meadows of this magnific ...

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Self Catering

Clonabreany House

Kells, Co. Meath

The cottages surround a large car-free courtyard, with ample parking at the back of the courtyard including a cosy private country bar and restaurant suitable for groups of up to 60 people. All cottages provide luxury and comfort with modern fac ...

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What's On

Cavan Town Farmers Market - Co Cavan - Friday Mornings

Fridays, 10am to 2pm

Town Hall Car Park, Cavan Town, Co Cavan

Contact:

Padraig McBreen

Tel: 049 437 8038 or 049 433 1029

E-mail: rural@cavpart.ie

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Tourist Attractions

Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre

Kenagh, Co. Longford

The Corlea Trackway is an Iron Age trackway, or togher, that was built across the boglands of Longford, close to the River Shannon. The Corlea Trackway is made from oak planks 3 to 3.5 metres long and around 15 centimetres thick laid on rails aro ...

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Wedding Venues

Radisson Blu Farnham Estate Hotel

Cavan, Co. Cavan

This fine country estate just west of Cavan town was home to the Farnham family for 400 years, and underwent conversion and (very extensive) additions in recent years to create a luxurious country house hotel with an emphasis on well-being; and t ...

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