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Local Tourism contacts ......
Armagh; Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism: . . .
W: W: . www.armagh.co.uk www.fermanaghlakelands.com . . .
T: @visitarmagh T: @fermanaghlakes . . . .
F: www.facebook.com/visitarmagh F: www.facebook.com/fermanaghlakelands ......
Cavan; Leitrim: . . . .
W: www.thisiscavan.ie W: www.enjoyleitrim.com . . . .
T: @thisiscavan T: @leitrimtourism . . .
F: www.facebook.com/thisiscavan F: www.facebook.com/enjoyleitrim ......
Cookstown; Louth: . . . .
W: www.cookstown.gov.uk W:: www.louthholidays.com . . .
T: www.facebook.com/visit cookstown / T: @dundalktourist . . . .
F: www.facebook.com/Davagh Forest trails F: www.facebook.com/LouthTourism ......
Donegal; Omagh: . . . .
W: www.govisitdonegal.com W: www.visitomagh.co.uk . . . .
T: @govisitdonegal . . .
F: www.facebook.com/govisitdonegal . . . .
Monaghan: . . .
W:: www.monaghantourism.com . . . .
Dungannon & South Tyrone; F: www.facebook.com/monaghantourism . . . .
W: www.flavouroftyrone.com ......
Sligo: . . .
W: www.sligotourism.ie . . . .
T: @sligotourism . . . .
F: www.facebook.com/sligotourism ......
Acknowledgment; . . . .
The Staff of the Border Regional Authority and the Irish Central Border Area Network would like to acknowledge the . . .
assistance of the tourism officers in Armagh, Cavan, Cookstown, Donegal, Dungannon & South Tyrone, Fermanagh, . . .
Leitrim, Louth, Monaghan, Omagh and Sligo for their assistance in producing this brochure......
Disclaimer; . . . .
All information in this guide is provided by the Border Regional Authority, ICBAN and their constituent counties and is .
Imagery used on front cover: . .
believed to be correct at time of issue. While every effort has been taken to ensure accuracy we accept no responsibility . Tullydermot Falls, Glangevlin, Co. Cavan . .
for errors or omissions. The guide is intended to reflect the range of attractions in the region and does not claim to include . .
Millmount Fort, Drogheda, Co. Louth .
everything. . .
Donegal Castle, Donegal, Co. Donegal . . .
Lough Erne Resort, Ennskillen, Co. Fermanagh 45......
DONEGAL ......
TYRONE ......
FERMANAGH . . .
ARMAGH ......
MONAGHAN .
SLIGO ......
LEITRIM . .
CAVAN ......
LOUTH . . .
Summary ......
Introduc!on…… ......
Whether you decide to travel North or South, East or West in this . . . . .
beau!ful and unique region, you can rest assured that within a . . . . .
short journey you will be revelling in one of the many delights this . . . . .
region has to offer......
From breath-taking cliff and ocean views along our coast to an . . . . .
adrenaline filled a#ernoon mountain biking or rallying or maybe . . . . .
you would prefer to indulge in some of our literary or culinary . . . . .
delights…. we really do have something for everyone, from the very . . . . .
young to the young at heart! ......
In between our rolling hills and valleys, extending to the lapping ......
shoreline of our many beau!ful lakes and rivers we have so much . . . . .
to offer you certainly won’t be disappointed......
Just make sure you have enough !me to take it all in..! ......
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. History / Heritage / Culture .
. Contents . . .
. Armagh . . .
. • Navan Centre and Fort 4 . .
. • Saint Patrick’s Cathedral [Catholic] 4 . .
. • Armagh Public Library 5 . . .
. • Saint Patrick’s Cathedral [Church Of Ireland] 5 . .
. • No 5 Vicars Hill 5 . . . . .
. Cavan . . .
. • Cavan Burren 6 . .
. • Lough Oughter Castle 6 . .
. • Drumlane Abbey 7 . . .
. • Cavan County Museum 7 . . . . .
. Cookstown . . .
. • Beaghmore Stone Circles 8 . .
. • Lissan House & Demesne 8 . .
. • Springhill House 9 . .
. • Tullaghoge Fort 9 . . .
. • Wellbrook Beetling Mill 10 . . . . .
. Donegal . . .
. • Donegal Castle 11 . .
. • Ballyshannon & Ardara Heritage Towns 11 . .
. • Glencolmkille Folk Village 12 ......
. Dungannon & South Tyrone . .
. • The Linen Green Designer Village 13 . .
. • Grant Ancestral Homestead 13 . . .
. • Hill of the O’Neill, Ranfurly House, Arts & Visitor Centre 14 . . . . .
. Fermanagh . .
. • Belleek Pottery 15 . . .
. • Enniskillen Castle 15 . .
. • Florence Court 16 . .
. • Castle Coole 16 ......
. Leitrim . .
. • W.B. Yeats Glencar 17 . .
. • Carrick-on-Shannon 17 ......
. Louth . .
. • Dundalk 18 . . .
. • Drogheda 18 . .
. • Newgrange & Brú na Bóinne Centre 19 . .
. • Battle of the Boyne / Oldbridge House 19 . . . .
. Monaghan . . .
. • Patrick Kavanagh Centre 20 . . . .
. Omagh . .
. • Ulster American Folk Park & Centre For Migration Studies 20 . .
. • The Abington Collection 21 . .
. • An Creagan Visitor Centre 21 . . . .
. Location Map . 22 . . . .
. Sligo . .
. • W.B. Yeats Grave at Drumcliffe Graveyard Sligo 24 . .
. • Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery, Sligo 24 . . .
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e Navan Centre and Fort r
u As one of Irelands most famous and important t
l archaeological sites, the legendary Emain Macha home of the famous Red Branch u Knights and Ulster Cycle of tales is a place
C were myth and reality meets. The Centre
/ offers visitors a unique appreciation of the history of the area. e
g • Learn of the mystical characters and mythical
a characters of Navan like Cu Chulainn,
t King Conor McNessa, Queen Mebh and Deirdre
i of the Sorrows. r • In a fun and interactive way families and
e individuals can walk and talk with heroes of these tales through our living history H
interpretation.
/ • Exhibition is multi-lingual with interpretation in French, German, Spanish & Italian.
y • Experience first-hand the remaining mounds,
r ditches and banks of Emain Macha otherwise 81 Killylea Road, Armagh,
o known as Navan Fort. BT60 4LD t • Learn about the massive circular ritual
s temple built by this majestic warrior clan. W: www.navan.com i Our walking tours will help piece together T: 0044 (0)28 3752 9644 myth and reality. H
Cathedral Road Armagh BT61 9DY W: www.armagharchdiocese.org T: 0044 (0)28 3752 2638 / 0044 (0)28 3752 2802
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral [Catholic]
The imposing twin spires of the Catholic Cathedral overlook the City on an elevated site. It was on this hill on the17th March 1840 that the foundation stone for Saint Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral was laid by Archbishop Crolly. It was over 60 years before the Cathedral was completed, with consecration on 24th July 1904.
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r Armagh Public Library is the oldest library in Northern Ireland, founded in 1771 by u Archbishop Richard Robinson as part of his t l plans to establish a university. The nucleus of the collection is Archbishop Robinson’s u own library, containing 17th and 18th C
century books on many subjects. Also a
/ registered museum, the Library holds
ancient Irish artefacts such as stone axes, e flint arrowheads and bronze implements. g The library also holds resources to aid 43 Abbey Street, Armagh, BT61 7DY a family history research. W: www.armaghpubliclibrary.arm.ac.uk t T: 0044 (0)28 3752 3142 i r e H
/ Saint Patrick’s Cathedral [Church Of Ireland] y
r The present building dates from 1268 and
o was last restored in 1834.
t The Cathedral contains an 11th century
s Celtic Cross and a number of sculptures from i the Iron Age to the 20th century. The High
H King of Ireland, Brian Boru, was buried in the Cathedral grounds in 1014.
Cathedral Close, Armagh, BT61 7EE W: www.stpatricks-cathedral.org T: 0044 (0)28 3752 3142
No 5 Vicars Hill Built in 1772 as the Diocesan Registry to hold records for the Church of Ireland Diocese, this Grade A listed building has been restored and is open to the public. While the records are no longer retained in the building, examples are on display, with ancient coins, gems, significant prints, early Christian artefacts and other collections and curiosities which belong to Armagh Public Library. There are also opportunities to explore the collections in more detail, through the use of touch screens. This deceptively large building, which resembles a modest dwelling from the outside, has a fascinating interior, retains many of its original features and will appeal to all age groups. 43 Abbey Street, Armagh, BT61 7DY W: www.armaghpubliclibrary.arm.ac.uk T: 0044 (0)28 3752 3142 5 Cavan ...... History / Heritage / Culture Cavan Burren A jewel in the historic crown of County Cavan is our very own Burren. Located in the west of the County, Burren is a rocky "relict" landscape - one of the finest in Ireland. This very special place is home to tombs, walls and habitation sites from pre- historic times. Visitors can explore the variety of megalithic tombs and ancient fields. Our Burren outlines the history of human settlement and gives us an insight into the how pre-historic man lived. W: www.thisiscavan.ie/fun/go/heritage Blacklion T: 00 353 (0)49 4361094
Near Cavan town T: 00 353 (0)49 4361094
Lough Oughter Castle Clough Oughter Castle was built by the Normans in the 12th Century. The locals were so impressed they quickly captured it for themselves. They fought hard to retain it until Cromwell’s forces finally blasted through the walls in 1653. The walls lie where they fell and for hundreds of years the castle belonged to no one but its painters, poets and curious visitors. What’s all the fuss about – same as it ever was – location, location, location! W: www.thisiscavan.ie/fun/go/heritage
6 History / Heritage / Culture Drumlane Abbey Beautifully situated overlooking Garfinny Lough, near the village of Milltown, stands the Abbey, Church and Round Tower of Drumlane. The abbey was founded by St. Colmcille in the 6th century and has many pieces of fine stone work and a 10 metre high round tower – the only remaining round tower for miles around. A very picturesque and historic location to enjoy the views Milltown and have a picnic. W: www.thisiscavan.ie/fun/go/heritage T: 00 353 (0)49 4378514
Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan T: 00 353 (0)49 8544070 E: [email protected] W: www.cavanmuseum.ie.
Cavan County Museum the walls. It traces the history of Cavan from pre- Cavan County Museum is an award winning history through to the 1950s. Feature exhibitions museum with unique exhibitions dating from the include 18th, 19th and 20th century costume stone ages up until the twentieth century. The displays, galleries on folk life and the GAA and museum is housed in a beautiful 19th century camogie associations. Cafe and children’s building with stunning local paintings adorning playground. Fully accessible. History / Heritage / Culture 7 Cookstown ...... History / Heritage / Culture
Beaghmore Stone Circles Beaghmore Stone Circles are a reflection of the ritual and spiritual life in the early Bronze Age. Archaeologists believe that Beaghmore Stone Circles date back to around 1500BC. There are 7 stone circles and alignments along with several cairns on this spectacular preserved site. It has been suggested that the circles and alignments have some connection with astronomy but a more popular theory is Beaghmore Stone Circles that they may well have served some Blackrock Road, Cookstown Contact Cookstown TIC function in fertility rites. T: 0044 (0)28 867 69949 Opening Times: Free access always. Or Contact Northern Ireland Environment Agency, Located on the East Sperrins Driving Built Heritage Enquiries: Route. T: 0044 (0)28 905 43095 W: www.doeni.gov.uk/niea
Drumgrass Road, Cookstown Co. Tyrone, BT80 9SW T: 0044 (0)28 867 63312 F: 0044 (0)28 867 63160 E: [email protected]
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e g a t Lissan House & Demesne i r Lissan House is an enchanting country residence set within a 300 acre demesne of ancient woodland and forestry. The estate was created in the 17th century and remained the home of the Staples e
family for 300 years, reputedly the longest habitation by any single family of a country house in H
West Ulster. Lissan came to prominence in 2003 when its popularity helped it reach the national / final of the BBC Restoration programme. Following extensive redevelopment the house opened in
March 2012 with modern interactive exhibits and original family furnishings combining to take you y
on a unique journey through the history of the estate and the family characters that have shaped r
it. The demesne also features a challenging adventure playground for children, a wooded picnic o
area, walled garden and secluded walks to explore. For information on our special events programme t
and opening times please visit www.lissanhouse.com s i 8 H Springhill House Springhill House is a beautiful 17th Century ‘plantation’ home built in 1680 and was home to ten generations of the Lennox-Conyngham Family. The property has woodland walks, an award winning costume museum, and guided tours. Springhill holds a range of events throughout the season for all the family, for details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk. Facilities include a tea-room, shop and disabled access on ground floor. The property offers education programmes linked to the Northern Ireland curriculum for primary and secondary school groups.
Opening Times: Costume collection, tea-room and shop 3 Feb – 24 Feb: Sunday 1.00pm – 5.00pm 16 Feb – 19 Feb: Saturday – Tuesday 12.00pm – 5.00pm
House, costume collection, tea-room and shop
16 Mar - 26 May: Weekends: 12.00pm – 5.00pm 29 Mar – 7 April: Daily 12.00pm – 5.00pm
e Contact Claire Donnelly 1 Jun – 30 Jun: Thur – Sun 12.00pm – 5.00pm Springhill, 20 Springhill Road, r 1 Jul – 31 Aug: Daily 12.00pm – 5.00pm Moneymore, BT45 7NQ 1 Sep – 29 Sep: Weekends 12.00pm – 5.00pm u T: 0044 (0)28 867 48210
t F: 0044 (0)28 867 47889
l Grounds: Open all year (except Christmas Day) from dawn to dusk E: [email protected] W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk u Located on the East Sperrins Driving Route. C
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Tullaghoge Fort e On an imposing hilltop
g encircled by trees some 2 miles south/south east of a Cookstown and on the t outskirts of Tullyhogue village i is the site of the mystical r Tullaghoge Fort, prominently e standing testimony to Tyrone's illustrious past. It was H
here on this hilltop enclosure
/ that the ruling members of each generation of the Cenel y nEogain (later to be known as Tullaghoge Fort r ‘The O’Neills’) were Tullywiggan Road, Tullahogue, inaugurated from the 11th Cookstown, Co. Tyrone o Century to the end of the 16th T: 0044 (0)28 867 69949 t Century. E: [email protected] s W: www.doeni.gov.uk/niea i
H 9 Wellbrook Beetling Mill Wellbrook Beetling Mill is an 18th Century water powered beetling mill and is situated 6 miles west of Cookstown in a picturesque wooded glen on the banks of the Ballinderry River. Beetling was the last stage in the manufacturing of linen and Wellbrook is the 20 Wellbrook Road, last working beetling mill in Northern Corkhill, Cookstown, Ireland. The Mill has a 16ft water wheel, Co. Tyrone, BT80 9RY which is powered by the adjacent Ballinderry Contact: Claire Donnelly River. See ‘hands-on’ demonstrations on how T: 0044 (0)28 867 51735 / 0044 (0)28 867 48210 linen was produced in the 19th century and F: 0044 (0)28 867 47889 E: [email protected] visit the National Trust gift shop. Coach and W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wellbrook-beetling-mill car parking on site.
Opening Times: 16 Mar – 30 Jun: Weekends & Bank Holidays: 2.00pm – 5.00pm Open for group tours outside of opening hours on 29 Mar – 7 Apr: Monday – Sunday: 2.00pm – 5.00pm request, please contact Springhill on 4 Jul – 31 Aug: Thur - Sun & Bank Holidays: 2.00pm – 5.00pm T: 0044 (0)28 867 48210. 1 Sep – 29 Sep: Weekends: 2.00pm – 5.00pm Located on the East Sperrins Driving Route.
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T: 00 353 (0)74 9722405 E: [email protected] W:www.heritageireland.ie/en/north-west/donegalcastle/ Sat Nav: 54.654677,-8.110574
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e g a t i Donegal Castle r Information panels chronicle the history of the e Donegal Castle, located in the centre of the world Castle owners from the O'Donnell chieftains to the famous Donegal Town, was once the stronghold of H Brooke family.
the O’Donnell Clan. Built by the O’Donnell Chieftain /
in the 15th Century beside the River Eske, the Guided Tours of the Castle are available every hour, Castle has extensive 17th century additions by Sir
y lasting 30 minutes. The Castle is situated close to
r Basil Brooke. The Castle is furnished throughout the world famous Magees of Donegal, the Diamond and includes Persian rugs and French tapestries. o and the Donegal Quay. t
s Ballyshannon & Ardara Heritage Towns i Ballyshannon, the oldest town in Ireland is H steeped in history. Inis Saimer, the little island situated in the Erne Estuary is said to be the spot where the first inhabitants of Ireland landed. Parthalon, a chieftain from Scythia (near modern Macedonia) is said to have landed here around 2700 B.C. Today Ballyshannon is a vibrant town – the gateway to County Donegal, which makes the town an ideal base from which to tour the county as well as the neighbouring counties of Sligo, Leitrim and Fermanagh
Ardara is a designated Heritage Town and also a well known centre for the manufacture of Donegal homespun tweeds. The area boasts a thriving tourist trade and social scene, and has been dubbed "The Festival Capital of Donegal" as well as T: 00 353 (0)74 9121160 being a designated Heritage Town. If you are E: [email protected] hoping to visit the area, you are sure to get a W: www.govisitdonegal.com hearty welcome! 11 1 2 I 1 o h F s G T a t u h T G h r h i h h f n 8 o e n l i s l f e e s o 0 a d u e e i e e h n
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The Linen Green Designer Village t l Go shopping for some of the greatest u designer names in this whole new concept C
in retail, occupying a brilliantly refurbished
linen weaving mill. The complex includes /
Paul Costello factory store, Anne Storey, Boudoir, Bedeck, Ulster Weavers Gift & e
Fabric Store, Foxford and many more. g
Moygashel is steeped in the history of linen a
production in the area. There are a range of t coffee shops and restaurants available on i r site. Coach parties welcome – please pre- book for food. e H
Free coach/car parking and disabled / access available.
The Linen Green Designer Village y Moygashel, Dungannon Opening Times: Mon-Sat: 10.00am – r
Co. Tyrone, BT71 7HB 5.00pm. Open lunch hour o
T: 0044 (0)28 8775 3761 t E: [email protected] s
W: www.thelinengreen.com i H
Grant Ancestral Homestead Explore the cottage of the Simpson family with close ties to Ulysses Simpson Grant, the Commander of the victorious Union troops in the American Civil War. The Cottage and grounds are open all year round. For tours and audiovisual show, booking is essential. Facilities are accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance. Picnic and BBQ area, children’s play area, toilets, bike rental and wildlife garden. Coach and car parking available.
Grants Ancestral Homestead 45 Dergenagh Road, Dungannon Co Tyrone, BT70 1TW T: 0044 (0)28 8555 7133 / 0044 (0)28 8772 8600 E: [email protected] W: www.flavouroftyrone.com
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Located at the top of Market Square, Dungannon, y
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Ranfurly House Arts & Visitor Centre is one of o
26 Market Square Northern Ireland’s newest Visitor Attractions and t
Dungannon Arts Centre. s Co Tyrone Visitors are invited to come and discover how i BT70 1AB
Dungannon was once at the centre of world affairs, H W: www.dungannon.info learn about the history of the O’Neills, the Flight of E: [email protected] T: 0044 (0)28 8772 8600 The Earls and the Plantation of Ulster in our permanent exhibition area. Take a guided tour and learn about tales of intrigue and exile, fascinating journeys and battle stories, while taking in the spectacular views of at least seven counties from the site of THE HILL of THE O’NEILL.
Visitor Information Centre, Craft and Souvenir Shop, coffee shop and Free Wi Fi
14 Fermanagh ...... History / Heritage / Culture
Belleek Pottery Established in 1857 Belleek Pottery has become one of Ireland’s most popular tourist attractions. Personally guided tours take visitors ‘behind the scenes’ at the pottery allowing them to marvel at the craft techniques and attention to detail that make each piece unique to cherish. The tour encompasses the entire pottery making process; including mould making, basket making, floral design, kiln firing and decoration. The tour last approximately 30 minutes. Open all year, facilities include guided tours, tearoom, showroom, museum and audio visual.
Main Street, Belleek Co. Fermanagh
T: 0044 (0)28 6865 8501 W: www.belleek.ie e r u t
l Enniskillen Castle Enniskillen Castle, situated beside u the River Erne in County C
Fermanagh, was built almost 600
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Guarding one of the few passes e into Ulster, it was strategically
g important throughout its history.
a In the 17th century it became an
t English garrison fort and later i
r served as part of a military barracks. This historic site houses e two museums, Fermanagh County
H Museum and The Inniskillings
/ Museum. Open all year round. y r
o Wellington Road, t Enniskillen s Co. Fermanagh i T: 0044 (0)28 6632 5000
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e g a t i Florence Court r Warm and welcoming 18th Century estate, the e
former home of the Earls of Enniskillen. H
The house is nestled against the mountain / backdrop of Benaughlin and Cuilcagh with scenic
Florencecourt, gardens, icehouse, sawmill, summerhouse, y Enniskillen, charming walled garden and tearoom. Play and r
Co. Fermanagh picnic area and extensive walks and cycle trails. o
T: 0044 (0)28 6634 8249 Visit the mother tree to all Irish Yews. Tea room on t W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk site. s i Open Easter to September H
Castle Coole Stunning 18th Century mansion set in a historic wooded landscape park – ideal for family walks. As one of Ireland’s finest Neo-classical houses, the sumptuous Regency interior, that boasts an especially fine State Bedroom prepared for George IV, provides a rare treat for visitors to glimpse what life was like in the home of the Earls of Belmore. Discover the splendid Grand Yard, Laundry Yard and servants’ quarters, guided tour of historic basement. Tea room on site. Open Easter to September
Castle Coole Dublin Road, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh T: 0044 (0)28 6632 2690 W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
16 Leitrim ...... History / Heritage / Culture
WB Yeats (in conjunction with Sligo) e
r Glencar Waterfall
u This dramatic waterfall is immortalised by WB
t Yeats in his poem ‘The Stolen Child’. The l waterfall is situated close to Benbulben
u approximately 8 miles North of Sligo Town in Co. Leitrim. Water dramatically cascades C
down from a rocky cliff into a deep pool. /
e To the south, in Lough Gill, lies the island which inspired possibly Yeats most famous poem g ‘The Lake Isle of Innisfree’. a t
i Further south on the shore of Lough Gill and close
r to the village of Dromahair stands Parkes Castle,
e a restored 17th manor house once the home of Captain Robert Parke and his family. H
/ Rose of Innisfree Tour Boat Glencar open all year Parke's Castle www.roseofinnisfree.com - Departs y Address: Fivemile Bourne, Co. Leitrim Daily From Parke's Castle : 11:00 am|12:30 pm r T: 00 353 (0)71 9164149 1:30 pm|3:30 pm |5.00 pm o F: 00 353 (0)71 9164546 t E: [email protected] s i H
Carrick on Shannon Carrick on Shannon is the county town of Leitrim. A town full of architectural delights and surprises. Walk around and you will come across old stone buildings that have been imaginatively restored, an elegant parish hall modernised and many other fascinating remnants of the past. The town has a great cultural, literary and artistic heritage. A visit to the Costello Chapel, reputedly the second smallest chapel in the world, is a must and is just one of the many historical gems to be found in Carrick on Shannon.
17 Louth ...... History / Heritage / Culture Dundalk
Located in a restored 18th Century distillery, the e
County Museum is one of Ireland's finest Local r Authority Museums. The Museum collection chronicles the historical u t
development of County Louth from the Stone l Age up to the present time. Exhibits include the u replica of the fabled Mell flake, the earliest C
artefact to have been found in Ireland. Other
exhibits include rock art, gun money, Oliver /
Cromwell's shaving mirror as well as the tunic T: 00 353 (0)42 9352111 worn by King William III (King Billy) at the Battle W: www.louthholidays.com e of the Boyne. g
The ground floor gallery recalls the story of Louth’s industrial development. It begins with farming and the a
subsequent development of spin-off industries including engineering, shoemaking, distilling, brewing, t i
tobacco making, as well as print and rail. Dundalk was the main railway engineering centre in the north of r Ireland until the closure of the GNR works in 1958 but is still renowned as one of Ireland’s premier Railway e Towns. H
Drogheda /
T: 00 353 (0)41 9872843 Drogheda is the Gateway to the world famous Boyne W: www.drogheda.ie Valley region. Highlights of any visit include; y r Millmount-This Martello Tower overlooking Drogheda was built in 1808. o t St. Laurence Gate - One of the finest Barbicans in s
Europe, dating back from the late 13th century. i St. Peter’s Church - This towering Gothic Revival H Church houses the preserved head of St Oliver Plunkett (1625-81) in its lavished interior. The Tholsel - Home to the Drogheda Tourist Office, it houses the Sword and Mace presented by King William III (King Billy) after his victory at the “Battle of the Boyne”. Beaulieu House & Gardens - Believed to be the first unfortified house built in Ireland. Monasterboice - Boasting one of the tallest round towers and two of the best high crosses in Ireland. Founded by St Buith, from whom the River Boyne gets its name. Mellifont Abbey - It was the main Abbey in the Ireland until its closure in 1152. Remains include a lavabo and Chapter house. The Highlanes Gallery - Home to the Drogheda Municipal Art Collection. Golf - There are golf courses aplenty including the majestic links course at Co. Louth Golf Club (home of the 2009 Irish Open).
18 Newgrange & Brú na Bóinne Centre e Nestling within a few minutes’ drive from r the town centre of Drogheda is the u UNESCO World Heritage site at t
l Newgrange. u This Neolithic Burial Ground was C
constructed over 5,000 years ago
/ making it 1,000 years older than Stonehenge in England and 500 years e older than the Great Pyramid of Giza in g Egypt. It forms part of a complex of
a monuments built along a bend of the t River Boyne known as Brú na Bóinne - T: 00 353 (0)41 988 0300 i the other two principal monuments are W: www.newgrange.com r Knowth and Dowth. It is Europe’s largest e and most important concentration of prehistoric megalithic art. H
/ Newgrange is best known for the illumination of its passage and chamber by the winter solstice sun. Year round visitor access is by guided tour from the Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre on the south side of the river. y r o t
s Battle of the Boyne / Oldbridge House i The Battle of the Boyne, a pivotal battle in European history in 1690 and one of the most significant H events in Irish history was fought just three miles outside of Drogheda. It was the largest ever assembly of troops on an Irish battlefield. The site is open to the public all year round on the grounds of the refurbished Oldbridge House, where little has changed since the forces of King James and King William faced each other across the famous river.
Access to the site itself is free but there is a small entrance fee for Oldbridge House which provides an audio visual show and displays of original and replica weaponry of the time.
T: 00 353 (0)41 980 9950 W: www.battleoftheboyne.ie
19 Monaghan ...... History / Heritage / Culture Patrick Kavanagh Centre Fondly known as ‘Patrick Kavanagh Country’, no trip to Monaghan is complete without a visit to his birthplace, Inniskeen, and to the wonderful Patrick Kavanagh Centre which celebrates the poet’s life and work. The Centre houses exhibitions on local history and on the poet, Patrick Kavanagh and also incorporates a 60 seat Audio-visual Theatre and a Research Library. The special feature of the Patrick Kavanagh Centre is the unique performance tour of Kavanagh Country, Patrick Kavanagh Centre which takes in many local sites immortalised by Inniskeen, Co Monaghan Inniskeen's most famous son, with anecdotes, T: 00 353 (0)42 9378560 historical facts, wild rumours and even the odd poem E: [email protected] along the way. W: www.patrickkavanaghcountry.com Omagh ...... History / Heritage / Culture
Ulster American Folk Park Mellon Centre For Migration Studies 2 Mellon Road 2 Mellon Road e Castletown Castletown r
County Tyrone County Tyrone u
BT78 5QY BT78 5QY t
T: 0044 (0)28 8224 3292 T: 0044 (0)28 8225 6315 l W: www.nmni.com/uafp W: www.qub.ac.uk/cms/ u C
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Ulster American Folk Park & Centre For / Migration Studies y r Award winning open air, living history museum charting the story of life in rural Ireland, Famine times and Emigration. o t Also on site is the Centre for Migration Studies which houses s
a research library and the Irish Emigration Database project i to assist people in tracing the history of the peoples of H Ireland worldwide. 20 The Abington Collection If you lived through the 50’s, 60’s or 70’s, or just like Abington big boys toys, then there is definitely something for 16 Gortnagarn Road Omagh you. Take a walk in the past with a unique collection County Tyrone that represents over 45 years of passionate
e BT78 5NW collecting, made up of classic cars, motorcycles, r T: 0044 (0)28 8224 3373 diecast models, automobilia, and world war W: www.theabintoncollection.com
u memorabilia. t l u An Creagan Visitor Centre C
Take a step back in time at the An
/ Creagan, visit the interpretative
exhibition and find out more about e this unique landscape, enjoy the g way marked walks through the local a forest and bog land, let the children t play in the outdoor wooded play i
r area, enjoy a coffee in our restaurant or pick up a little e something in our craft shop. Time at
H An Creagan is time well spent.
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y An Creagan Visitor Centre r Creggan o Omagh t County Tyrone s BT79 9AF i T: 0044 (0)28 8076 1112 W: www.ancreagan.com H
21 Coleraine
DONEGAL Legend A37 A44 TYRONE North / South Divide A2 ANTRIM FERMANAGH ARMAGH N56 Letterkenny Londonderry / Derry DERRY A29 A26 SLIGO MONAGHAN County Boundaries A6 LEITRIM N14 A5 CAVAN Larne LOUTH DONEGAL Ballymena Key Main Roads A36 N15 Strabane Motorway A6 N15 Carrickfergus Donegal A5 TYRONE M2 A2 Railway Lines A505 Cookstown Belfast Omagh A29 Airport N15 Ballyshannon Dungannon A3 A24 A32 A5 M1 FERMANAGH A29 Bundoran A4 A3 Lurgan A7 N15 A46 Enniskillen DOWN N2 Armagh A1 N16 A3 Downpatrick Sligo N12 A28 A509 Monaghan Clones ARMAGH Newry SLIGO N2 Ballina A1 N17 Belturbet MONAGHAN Castleblayney N26 N4 MAYO N3 N54 N2 LEITRIM Dundalk Cavan N58 N5 CarrickmacrossLOUTH Castlebar Carrick-on-Shannon CAVAN M1 N17 N3 Ardee Westport Knock N5 LONGFORD N2 ROSCOMMON N4 MEATH Longford Drogheda
Armagh Cookstown Dungannon & South Tyrone • Navan Centre and Fort • Beaghmore Stone Circles • The Linen Green Designer Village • Saint Patrick’s Cathedral [Catholic] • Lissan House & Demesne • Grant Ancestral Homestead • Armagh Public Library • Springhill House • Hill of the O’Neill, Ranfurly House • Saint Patrick’s Cathedral • Tullaghoge Fort Arts & Visitor Centre [Church Of Ireland] • Wellbrook Beetling Mill • Dungannon Park • No 5 Vicars Hill • Davagh Forest Trails • Learn to Tyrone • Armagh Planetarium • Killymoon Golf Club • Blessingbourne Mountain Bike Trail
Cavan Donegal Fermanagh • Cavan Burren • Donegal Castle • Belleek Pottery • Lough Oughter Castle • Ballyshannon & Ardara • Enniskillen Castle • Drumlane Abbey Heritage Towns • Florence Court • Cavan County Museum • Glencolmkille Folk Village • Castle Coole • Walking in Cavan • Bundoran – Seaside Resort • Marble Arch Caves • Cavan Food • Sliabh Liag • Corralea Activity Centre & • Walking and Hiking Holiday Cottages • Glenveagh National Park • Share Discovery Village Coleraine Legend A37 A44 North / South Divide A2 ANTRIM N56 Letterkenny Londonderry / Derry DERRY A29 A26 County Boundaries A6 N14 A5 Larne DONEGAL Ballymena Key Main Roads A36 N15 Strabane Motorway A6 N15 Carrickfergus Donegal A5 TYRONE M2 A2 Railway Lines A505 Cookstown Belfast Omagh A29 Airport N15 Ballyshannon Dungannon A3 A24 A32 A5 M1 FERMANAGH A29 Bundoran A4 A3 Lurgan A7 N15 A46 Enniskillen DOWN N2 Armagh A1 N16 A3 Downpatrick Sligo N12 A28 A509 Monaghan Clones ARMAGH Newry SLIGO N2 Ballina A1 N17 Belturbet MONAGHAN Castleblayney N26 N4 MAYO N3 N54 N2 LEITRIM Dundalk Cavan N58 N5 CarrickmacrossLOUTH Castlebar Carrick-on-Shannon CAVAN M1 N17 N3 Ardee Westport Knock N5 LONGFORD N2 ROSCOMMON N4 MEATH Longford Drogheda
Leitrim Monaghan Sligo • W.B. Yeats Glencar • Patrick Kavanagh Centre • W.B. Yeats Grave at Drumcliffe • Carrick-on-Shannon • Concra Wood Golf Club Graveyard Sligo • Electric Bike Trails • Rally School Ireland • Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery, Sligo • Lough Allen Adventure • Knockatallon Looped Walks • Carrowkeel Megalithic Cemetery • Shannon Erne Waterway • Lough Muckno Angling Centre • Benbulben (Gortarowey) • Hillwalking North Leitrim • Castle Leslie Equestrian Centre Looped Walk North Sligo • Surf Sligo • VOYA Seaweed Baths • Golf Sligo Louth Omagh • Island Tours • Dundalk • Ulster American Folk Park & Centre • Drogheda For Migration Studies • Newgrange & Brú na Bóinne Centre • The Abington Collection • Battle of the Boyne / Oldbridge House • An Creagan Visitor Centre • Carlingford • Gortin Glen Forest Park • Dundalk Stadium • Mellon Fun Farm • Robbers Table Walk • Loughmacrory Fishing Sligo ...... History / Heritage / Culture
W.B. Yeats Grave at Drumcliffe Graveyard Sligo Drumcliffe, Sligo Irish poet William Butler Yeats chose this peaceful churchyard at Drumcliffe in County Sligo as his final resting place, with its stunning location at the foot of Benbulben Mountain. The graveyard has the remains of a round tower and a high cross constructed in the 11th when there was a Christian monastery on site.
The Model, Sligo Drumcliffe, Sligo The Model, home of The Niland Collection, is one of Ireland’s leading contemporary arts centres with works by Jack B. Yeats as well as his wife and sister. The building boasts a wonderful gallery circuit, a cafe, cinema, a bookshop, music and performance space, and a suite of The Mall, Sligo Town T: 00353 (0)71 914 1405 impressive artist studios. The Niland Collection is one of Ireland’s most W: www.themodel.ie significant public art collections.
Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery, Sligo e
r This is the largest cemetery
u of megalithic tombs in
t Ireland and is also among l the country's oldest, with
u monuments ranging from
C five and a half thousand to six and a half thousand /
years old. Archaeologists
e have recorded over 60 tombs of which 30 are visible. A g restored cottage houses an a exhibition relating to the t
i site. Access to the tombs
r may be difficult for people
e with disabilities. Visitors are advised to wear shoes H
suitable for walking on /
uneven terrain.
y Guided tours: Maximum Number: Carrowmore, Sligo. r 40|Duration: 45 mins - 1 hr. T: 00 353 (0)71 916 1534 o F: 00 353 (0)71 915 4743 Opening Hours 5th April to 10th t E: [email protected] October| Daily 10.00 - 18.00 s W: www.heritageireland.ie/en/north-west/carrowmoremegalithiccemetery/
i |Average length of visit: 1.5 hours
H Location: 5km from Sligo / Dublin road off the N4 at N4 - R292 junction|4km from Sligo town centre: follow R292 Strandhill. 24 Directions: 6km SW of Castlebaldwin. Turn West at Castlebaldwin, take first left. Follow signposts. Turn left to Donkey Sanctuary then 1st right. Car Park before the 1st bend and walk up (25 mins). www.sligotourism.ie
Carrowkeel Megalithic Cemetery Near the village of Castlebaldwin, travellers can have the delight of visiting the historic Carrowkeel cemetery, beautifully situated in the Bricklieve Mountains. The megalithic site includes 14 passage cairns, most of which are round in shape and contain limestone slabs. The tombs date from 3200 to 2400 BC. Carrowkeel also boasts 140 circular stone foundations, which are thought to be the remains of a prehistoric village. The Bricklieve mountains have many kinds of monuments and settlements scattered about. There are several caves around Carrowkeel and many more in the sides of Kesh Corran. Armagh ...... Activity / Adventure
Armagh Planetarium
Armagh Planetarium is Ireland’s oldest and biggest planetarium. It opened in 1967, with well-known astronomer Patrick Moore as its first director. Today it boasts state-of-the-art star shows, and a wide- ranging exhibition about the Sun, Moon and stars, and planet Earth, lets you explore the Universe, or learn about volcanoes and the local weather. The landscaped grounds feature a sundial, and scale models of the solar system.
College Hill, Armagh, BT61 9DB T: 0044 (0)28 3752 3689 W: www.armaghplanet.com
25 Cavan ...... Activity / Adventure Walking in Cavan County Cavan is a walkers place. Try gently rolling drumlins one day and upland blanket bogs the next. Enjoy the tranquillity of forest walks, canal paths and mountain trails. Families will love Dun a Ri Forest Park near Kingscourt with four trails of varying lengths and exciting historical features. Or walk the Cavan Way past the Shannon Pot – the source of the River Shannon – a place of rich folklore. Walk through the Geopark – a special place spanning the uplands of Cavan and Fermanagh. By foot, Neolithic Ireland reveals itself quietly as you stroll along. Or to explore Cavan in company, join the Cavan Walking Festival every May for a week of guided walks. For information on all things walking visit; W: www.thisiscavan.ie/fun/go/walking Cookstown ...... Activity / Adventure Davagh Forest Trails Davagh Forest the picturesque forest, located in the west of Cookstown District has up to 31km of walking, cycling and mountain bike trails. The trails are of varying design to accommodate a range of users, including green, blue and red grade trails. The green trail will suit walkers, families and beginner cyclists. The blue trail is slightly more challenging and is most suited to mountain bikers. While the red trail has lots of technical trail features to challenge the most e experienced mountain bikers. It also descends on two r different routes to add variety and provide an exciting u experience for all those seeking a bit more adventure. Cookstown Tourist Information Centre t
T: 0044 (0)28 867 69949 n E:[email protected] e W: www.mountainbikeni.com v d Killymoon Golf Club A Established in 1889 Killymoon Golf Club is /
steeped in history and was one of the
founding members of the Golfing union of y
Ireland. An 18 hole parkland course with t practice area and putting green is i
200 Killymoon Road, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone, v available at this Par70, S.S. 69 course BT80 8TW i
T: 0044 (0)28 867 63762 which is 6262 yards in length. The t
E: [email protected] Fairways Restaurant and golf shop is c W: www.killymoongolfclub.com available on site A 26 Donegal ...... Activity / Adventure Bundoran – Seaside Resort Bundoran is one of County Donegal’s most popular seaside resorts. Celebrated as a mecca for Surfers, it has two beaches – one of which has a Blueflag. The town is jam packed with family-friendly visitor attractions and activity centres. It is only a stone’s throw from the Lough Erne Golf Resort and has plenty of hotel and other accommodation.
e • Bundoran Golf Club – 18 Hole Links Course
r • Waterworld – Family Fun Water Park • Bundoran Adventure Park u
t • Coastal Walks • Angling/Fishing T: 00 353 (0)71 9841350 n • Horse Riding E: [email protected] e • Music Festivals/International entertainers W: www.discoverbundoran.com
v Sat Nav: 54.479763,-8.277855 d A
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y Sliabh Liag – Europe’s Highest Sea Cliffs t
i Sliabh Liag also known as Slieve League is one of
v County Donegal’s truly iconic visitor attractions. i Situated on the south west coast of County Donegal, t Sliabh Liag is said to be the one of the highest and c finest marine cliffs in Europe. A visit to Sliabh Liag
A will take your breathe away with its dramatic scenery, imposing cliff faces, and wild atlantic vistas.
T: 00 353 (0)74 9121160 E: [email protected] W: www.govisitdonegal.com Sat Nav: 54.624767,-8.652592
Sliabh Liag Boat Trips Take a one and a half hour boat trip around the Sliabh Liag cliffs, taking in many wonderful sights. Explore the cliffs and the wonderful wild life, dolphins, whales, seals, and in May and June the basking sharks feeding on the plankton. There is also a wide range of bird life that can be seen nesting and hunting. You can go swimming in the crystal clear water of the many coves on the tour. 27 Walking and Hiking There are terrific views of the Atlantic Ocean, the Sligo Mountains and Donegal Bay as you walk towards the terrifyingly high top of Sliabh League, where the cliff face of Bunglas rises e
over 600m above the raging ocean. r Guided Tours available. u t n e v d A
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Glenveagh National Park – i
Visitor Centre & Castle v Glenveagh National Park is one of six i national parks in Ireland. Situated in the t Northwest of Co. Donegal, Glenveagh c
encompasses some 16,000 acres in the A heart of the Derryveagh Mountains.
Glenveagh Visitor Centre The Glenveagh Visitor Centre is located on the northern end of Lough Veagh, near the edge of the National Park. Its award-winning design incorporates a living heather roof mimicking the surrounding landscape causing minimum disturbance. The extensive displays contained within provide an introduction to the parks natural and built history as well as providing information on walking trails, events etc. Guides on duty will also be happy to provide visitors with information about the park and surrounding area as well as tickets for the park buses.
Glenveagh Castle Glenveagh Castle is a 19th century castellated mansion and was built between 1867 and 1873. Its Churchhill, Letterkenny construction in a remote mountain T: 00 353 (0)76 1002537 setting was inspired by the Victorian E: [email protected] idyll of a romantic highland retreat. W: www.glenveaghnationalpark.ie Sat Nav: 54.998887,-7.896423 28 Dungannon & South Tyrone ...... Activity / Adventure Dungannon Park Be dazzled by the colourful floral displays throughout the seasons. Watch the swans on the lake and explore the miles of interesting pathways that surround the parkland. Take advantage of the many facilities that the park has
e to offer from the children’s play and
r picnic areas to the orienteering trail,
u tennis courts, barbeque site, Caravan
t Park and game water fly fishery. Dungannon Park Lake Fishery is Tyrone’s n Premier Troutmaster Water. A 13 acre e stream fed lake set in the middle of v rolling grassland and mature woodland;
d it is retained by an impressive 18th
A century dam spanning some 60 metres and is home to a wide variety of aquatic /
insects, fly life and bird life. It is open
y all year round stocked weekly with
t rainbow trout and provides challenging i boat, bank and stand angling at prices v that are designed to encourage greater Dungannon Park, Moy Road, Dungannon i Co Tyrone, BT71 6DY
t access to the art of fly fishing. T: 0044 (0)28 8772 8690
c F: 0044 (0)28 8772 9169 E: [email protected] A W: www.dungannon.gov.uk
Cook with Norah: Tel 0044 (0)28 8778 4212 Email [email protected] www.grangelodgecountryhouse.com Learn 2 Fly Fish at Dungannon Park Lake: Tel 0044 (0)28 8772 8690 Email [email protected] www.flavouroftyrone.com Toddsleap Activity Centre: LEARN TO TYRONE Tel 0044 (0)28 8556 7170 Email [email protected] Are you part of a group that would you like to learn www.toddsleap.com to do something on holiday, something fun that is? Blackwater Canoe Trail: www.canoeni.com Cook, paint, fish, bike or take an offroad adventure Blessingbourne Mountain Bike Trail: all tied in with accommodation to suit your needs. Tel 0044 (0)28 8952 1188 Simply pick the package that suits your group and Email [email protected] Learnto! www.blessingbourne.com
29 Blessingbourne Mountain Bike Trail Challenge yourself to an exhilarating 13Km mountain bike trail set in the beautiful grounds of the scenic Blessingbourne Country Estate. Launched in June 2011 as Northern Ireland’s premier Mountain Bike venue, with phase 2 opening in October, Blessingbourne offers testing single track riding and family friendly route combinations. The Blessingbourne trails have been created by the world class Phil
Saxena, course designer for the Beijing Olympics. e Choose from a selection of trails to challenge all, from family fun to r
the more serious mountain bike riders who wish to test and improve u their skills. t
Warm up on the fabulous Pump Track at the head of the trail before n
you head off to explore this 550 acre country estate. The trail e meanders through pretty woodlands, skirting the edge of private v lakes and nature reserve, offering fabulous views across the lake of the majestic Victorian Manor House. Then head deep into the woods d
again, with beautiful views over the scenic Clogher Valley. A
/ Bike and helmet hire is available for adults and children, advanced
Blessingbourne Estate booking is essential. Trail guiding services are also available on y Fivemiletown request. t i Co. Tyrone v
BT75 0QS Opening Times i
T: 0044 (0)28 8952 1188 May – August: 10am – 10pm t E: [email protected] September – April: 10am – 5pm c W: www.blessingbourne.com A Fermanagh ...... Activity / Adventure
Marble Arch Caves There’s a whole marvellous subterranean world to explore at Marble Arch Caves which are one of Europe’s finest showcaves enabling visitors to explore a fascinating natural underground world of rivers, waterfalls, winding passages and lofty chambers both by boat and on foot. Tours last approximately 1 hour 15 minutes and include a short underground boat trip. Advance booking is recommended. Wear comfortable shoes and warm sweater. Shop, restaurant and AV theatre on site. Open March to September. Marlbank Scenic Loop, Florencecourt, Enniskillen T: 0044 (0)28 6634 8855 W: www.marblearchcavesgeopark.com 30 Corralea Activity Centre & Holiday Cottages Located on the shores of Upper Lough McNean, the centre offers outdoor activities for day groups and packages with accommodation if required. All activities with qualified instructors include archery, biking skills, canoeing, caving, climbing, mountain biking, orienteering, surfing, water trampoline, wind surfing. During July & August the centre runs a daily programme of activities called ‘Summer Buzz’, suitable for individual, families and groups. Canoe, Surfboard and bike hire for residents and non residents. Bike hire for residents only.
Upper Lough McNean, Belcoo T: 0044 (0)28 6638 6123 W: www.activityireland.com
Share Discovery Village Wide range of educational, recreational outdoor pursuits and creative arts programmes for disabled and non disabled people. RYA recognised teaching establishment. Water activities e include banana-skiing, kayaking, r canoeing, dinghy sailing, Keelboat u sailing, windsurfing, and much more. t Land activities include archery, low ropes,
n mountain biking, climbing wall and combat corps. Arts activities include e balloon modelling, film making, pottery v and t-shirt printing. ‘Summer d Extravaganza’ day activity programme
A available in July and August, also
/ Summer Scheme.
y Range of accommodation on site t including B&B, Self Catering and Caravan i & Campsite v i t
c Smith’s Strand, Lisnaskea T: 0044 (0)28 6772 2122
A W: www.sharevillage.org
31 Leitrim ...... Activity / Adventure Electric Bike Trails A unique and eco friendly way to explore Leitrim, cycling some of the county’s most beautiful trails which offer panoramic views, a chance to get up-close to nature; the ultimate rural experience. You can stop and start where you please, while taking part in a healthy physical activity. The fun way to explore on two wheels. Contact Details Electric Bike Trails OPEN TIMES: Leitrim Village Easter to 31st Oct: Open 7 days Carrick on Shannon Mon to Sat 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Co Leitrim Sun 12.00 noon to 6.00 p.m. T: 00 353 (0)71 9623609 M: 00 353 (0)87 7386439 W: www.electricbiketrails.com E: [email protected] Lough Allen Adventure Lough Allen Adventure is an award-winning adventure centre in Leitrim with a decidedly chilled atmosphere, which allows you the luxury of soaking up a relaxed “outback, outdoors” Leitrim experience. Contact Lough Allen Adventure Lough Allen Adventure, Cleighran Beg, Ballinaglera, Co Leitrim, Ireland T: 00 353 (0)71 96 43292 M: 00 353 (0)87 275 6495 W: www.loughallenadventure.com E: [email protected] e Open all year round r u t Shannon Erne Waterway n The rivers Shannon and Erne are the two main river systems in Ireland and are linked by the recently restored Shannon Erne Waterway which provides 750km of cruising waterway. Carrick- e on-Shannon is the cruising capital of the river Shannon and the town boasts a beautiful modern v
marina and is the most northerly hire base on the Shannon. d
Cruise Hire – A Emerald Star 00 353 (0)71 96 20234 www.emeraldstar.ie /
Carrick Craft 00 353 (0)71 96 20236 www.carrickcraft.com
Locaboats 00 353 (0)71 96 45300 www.locaboat.com y
Barge Hire - t Riversdale Barges 00 353 (0)71 96 44122 www.riversdalebargeholidsys.com i v i t c A
32 Hillwalking North Leitrim The North Leitrim Glens are a hill walker’s paradise and Leitrim Landscapes Guided Walks offer you nature, archaeology, foraging, local history and bird, moth and butterfly identification walks. Guides Tina, Nuala and Rob are local and will take you ‘off the beaten track’ to wonderful places in hidden Leitrim and the North West.
T: 00 353 (0)87 9172143 W: www.tawnylustlodge.com/leitrim Pre Booking essential, contact Nuala at: E: [email protected] Louth ...... Activities / Adventure
Carlingford Carlingford is a magical village, full of character and is one of the best preserved medieval villages in Ireland. With its history and narrow medieval
e streets, lanes that lead to the harbour, majestic r Slieve Foye Mountain and the famous mountains
u of Mourne across the Lough, all these combined t make Carlingford unique in Ireland. n
e Guided walking tours, horse trekking through the
v mountains and various water sports; all can be enjoyed here. Carlingford has many reputable d restaurants, cosy pubs and a range of great
A accommodation to suit all. For walkers, the Táin
/ Way loops around Carlingford Mountain, passing Clermont with its Bronze Age Cairn. The views are
y spectacularly good, across Carlingford Lough to t the Mournes, and down the east coast as far as i Dublin. v i
t Carlingford & the Cooley Peninsula were awarded
c Ireland’s European Destination of Excellence in T: 00 353 (0)42 9373033 2008. W: www.carlingford.ie A 33 Louth ...... Activity / Adventure
Dundalk Stadium Dundalk Stadium is Ireland’s only combined all- weather Horse Racing and Greyhound Racing venue where you can enjoy the thrill of racing in the most luxurious of settings.
Whether you prefer the buzz of the bar or the comfort and panoramic views of Dundalk Bay the Cooley Mountains from the restaurant, there is something to suit every taste, expectation and budget.
Live racing takes place every Friday and Saturday with additional meetings taking place throughout T: 00 353 (0)42 9334438 the year. After the racing there is live music and W: www.dundalkstadium.com dancing where guests can stay on to celebrate after the last winner passes the post. Monaghan ...... Activity / Adventure
Concra Wood Golf Club Lough Muckno may be a well kept secret, but not for much longer. As it drapes itself lazily around tree-bound islands
and along the shore, the lough promises e one of Ireland’s most beautiful and r
evocative settings. u
Overlooking it all is Concra Wood Golf and t
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Lough Muckno and the golf course are A gloriously entwined. Eleven holes lure /
you to the water’s edge, promising
danger and excitement time and again. y
It makes Concra Wood a stern and t beautiful test of golf, whatever your i v
ability. i Dundalk Road, Castleblayney, Co Monaghan T: 00 353 (0)42 9749485 t
E: [email protected] c W: www.concrawood.ie 34 A Rally School Ireland Rally School Ireland is a motorsport activity centre where visitors can drive a Subaru Impreza Turbo and Mark II Ford Escort on a kilometre long tarmac and gravel purpose-built rally stage. This veritable den of dare devils caters for groups, individuals and corporate events and offers anyone with
e an interest in racing the chance to experience the high r octane thrills of real rallying. So shift the gear stick from
u neutral to fifth, and enjoy the thrill of a lifetime t n e v d A
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t T: 00 353 (0)47 89098 E: [email protected] c W:www.rallyschoolireland.ie A
Knockatallon Looped Walks The Knockatallon Looped Walks are a series of four looped walks in the Sliabh Beagh hills of north Monaghan, including the Tra, Rock, Bragan and Esh walks. They range from 6 to 10 kilometres in length. Two of the walks are on quiet country roads that are suitable for all abilities and two are over more challenging terrain such as forest tracks and open moorland. Here you will find one of the finest examples of blanket bog in Ireland; a special environment that supports some of our most threatened wildlife such as the Hen Harrier. The main trailhead for the walks is the Sliabh Beagh Hotel where sets of walking cards are available. The walks are well way-marked using colour- coded discs and double-pointed arrows so Sliabh Beagh Tourism Centre, that the walks can be followed in either a Knockatallon, Co Monaghan clockwise or anti-clockwise direction. T: 00 353 (0)47 89014 E: knockatallon @eircom.net W: www.knockatallon.com
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Lough Muckno Angling Centre Monaghan offers excellent opportunities for fishing with more than 60 lakes and rivers with angling access. However, Lough Muckno is undoubtedly the jewel in the crown and provides excellent access for visiting anglers with hard core tracks along the shore lines, numbered pegs and lay-bys constructed at intervals to facilitate parking and the dropping off of equipment. Lough Muckno is a Coarse and Pike angling destination steeped in tradition and Bream, Roach, Hybrids, Perch, and very large Pike are the species which built its reputation as an angling centre of excellence. Lough Muckno is also a recreational venue offering many other outdoor pursuits including walking, water skiing and wakeboarding.
Castleblayney, Co Monaghan W: www.monaghantourism.com
Castle Leslie Equestrian Centre Glaslough, Co Monaghan T: 00 353 (0)47 88100 As one of Europe’s finest equestrian playgrounds, Castle Leslie E: [email protected] Estate offers memorable horse riding holiday experiences for W: www.castleleslie.com riding enthusiasts of all levels. Nestled on 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside, dotted with ancient woodlands and glittering lakes, the Estate offers an idyllic setting for outdoor activity and adventure. It is the perfect place to discover the thrill of exploring the beautiful Irish countryside on horseback. The Centre welcomes riders of all ability and age groups and offers expert tuition, gentle hacks and exhilarating cross-country rides.
36 Activity / Adventure Omagh ...... Activities / Adventure
Gortin Glen Forest Park Gortin Glens Forest Park is located just 6 miles out of Omagh town at the western gateway to the Sperrin Mountains. The Park has several way marked trails to suit all ages, a nature reserve for Japanese Sika Deer, picnic areas and a unique 5 mile forest drive trail. e r Gortin Road u Omagh t County Tyrone
n BT7 T: 0044 (0)28 6634 3165 e W: wwwnidirect.gov.uk/forests v d A
Mellon Fun Farm
/ Mellon Fun Farm is located in the Mellon Fun Farm rolling countryside of the Sperrin 25 Mellon Road y Mountains and is a great day out for Castledown
t County Tyrone
i all the family. With a large range of BT78 5QU
v animals, including some rare breeds, T: 0044 (0)79 23082850
i children’s play areas and a family run t coffee shop to relax and unwind there
c is something for everyone to enjoy. A
Robbers Table Walk An excellent off road walk opening views of the Blue Stacks and Sperrin Mountain ranges. This walk includes Lisnaharney & Eskeradooey public right of ways and brings you to the ‘Robbers Table’ where 17th Century Highwaymen met to divide up their spoils. Omagh Tourist Information Office Strule Arts Centre Townhall Square Omagh BT78 1BL T: 0044 (0)28 8224 7831 W: www.omagh.gov.uk
37 Omagh ...... Activities / Adventure
Loughmacrory Fishing
The 53 acre lough, with its beautiful Omagh Tourist Information Office circular walk, is home to several Strule Arts Centre species of fish. Permits and rod Townhall Square licence are necessary. There are Omagh some fishing jetties on the lough for BT78 1BL T: 0044 (0)28 8224 7831 anglers and the Lake is also an ideal T: Joe on 0044 (0)77 65235776, or destination for anglers with Seamus on 0044 (0)77 42933541 physical impairments, as the jetties W: www.loughmacroryinfo.com can be utilised by wheelchair users, boat hire is also available. Sligo ...... Activities / Adventure
Benbulben (Gortarowey) Looped Walk North Sligo Benbulben (Gortarowey) Looped Walk 4km, undoubtedly Ireland’s most distinctive mountain, Benbulben is sometimes referred to as Ireland’s own Table Mountain. The most distinctive peak among the Dartry range, it was formed during the ice age by massive glaciers segmenting the
landscape. The steeper sides of Benbulben are e formed from large amounts of Dartry limestone, r
with the smoother sides composed of shale. The u unusual landscape houses an equally eclectic mix t
of flora and fauna, including Arctic alpine plants, n
wild hares, foxes and choughs. This looped walk is e
suitable for all abilities and ages, and guarantees v breathtaking views of Donegal Bay, Mullaghmore and Classiebawn Castle. d
How to get there: Take the N15 road north of Sligo A Distance: 4KM for 8km. Continue for 1.6km after Drumcliffe / Walking Time: 1.5 hours Village. Take the right-hand turn signposted Waymarking: Red Barnaribbon up by a thatched cottage. Follow the y Level of Difficulty: Easy road straight ahead, and keep left where the road t
OSI Discovery Map: Series 16 i W: www.sligowalks.ie veers right. This will bring you to a car park on your v
left under Benbulben. i t c 38 A Sligo ...... Activities / Adventure
Surf Sligo The seaside village of Strandhill, is one of Ireland’s most popular beach breaks. West Sligo is renowned for its quality surf, takes in Aughris, Easkey and Enniscrone.
From water sports and golf to seaweed baths e and horse riding or even more leisurely fishing, r Sligo has so much to offer you whatever your u interests may be. t n e v d A
/
y W: www.adventuresligo.ie t i v i t c A VOYA Seaweed Baths VOYA seaweed baths, the simplest and purest of our organic treatment processes, our detoxifying seaweed baths utilise the natural power of our organic hand-harvested seaweed to deeply moisturise your skin, increase circulation and promote healing. An initial steam treatment will open your pores to the beneficial nutrients contained within our seaweed. Following this, we will immerse you in a VOYA Seaweed Baths Strandhill, Sligo bath of seaweed hand-harvested from T: 00353 (0)71 916 8686 the unspoilt Atlantic coast of Ireland. W: www.voya.ie This treatment will relax the muscles, plump up and add definition to your skin, and support skin regeneration and renewal while combating the effects of aging.
39 Sligo ...... Activities / Adventure
Golf Sligo Scenic and challenging 18 hole links courses. 6136 Sligo boasts magnificent links courses along the metres and 9hole links courses 2785 metres. Atlantic seaboard and provides some of the most Bordering the Atlantic Ocean with Benbulben and challenging and exhilarating golf in the world. Play Knocknarea back drop with scenic views of five our parklands over fairways adorned with ancient counties from third tee. A challenge to the best of mature trees, natural water features and unspoiled golfers and fun for all! Home for the West of Ireland views of the county. Amateur Golf Championship every Easter. Open to visitors 7 days a week all year round. e r
County Sligo Golf Club u Rosses Point, Sligo t
T: 00 353 (0)71 9177134 n W: www.countysligogolfclub.ie e v d A
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Island Tours, Sligo. c
Coney Island A The island now has only one family of permanent inhabitants. Visitors to Coney Island like to frequent the local pub, spot the faerie ring and Napoleonic star shaped forts, visit Carty’s strand for a swim or walk around the island to spot rabbits or the schoolhouse and other famine structures which remain. Visitors try to find the elusive St. Patricks wishing chair. Access: by boat from Rosses Point or by driving or walking over the causeway (guided by the 14 pillars) at remains of the monastic settlement and the island's low tide. village can also be seen, including mysterious Contact; www.sligotourism.ie cursing stones, altars and beehive cells. Activities : Birdwatching, walking. Inishmurray Island is an early Christian site and a Population : Uninhabited wildlife sanctuary. It was a secluded retreat for St Size : Island is 3.75 km long by 0.75 km wide Molaise who founded a monastery there in the 6th When to visit : Best time to visit is April to Oct. century. The last of the islanders moved to the Access: Sailing from Mullaghmore, Co. Sligo. Boats mainland in 1957 and today Inishmurray is a operate daily April to Sept / Oct. wildlife sanctuary of national importance for both Contact; www.sligotourism.ie breeding and wintering birds. The well preserved
40 Cavan ...... Food
Cavan Food Passion for food runs deep in this region and nowhere more so than in County Cavan. Enjoying and tasting food in County Cavan is pure indulgence – from meeting farmhouse foodies who invite you to taste their homemade cheeses to the relaxing corner tables of our world- renowned restaurants. Cavan is home to Neven Maguire, celebrity chef in MacNean’s House & Restaurant in Blacklion. We are also home to the Olde Post Inn, multi-award winning restaurant in Cloverhill. The Slieve Russell Hotel, Cabra Castle Hotel, Farnham Estate and Cavan Crystal Hotel are famous for food. These are only some of the many fine restaurants in County Cavan – check out www.thisiscavan.ie/fun/go/food for further information. The county is also the proud host of the annual Taste of Cavan event which showcases fantastic artisan food produced in Cavan.
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. Useful Telephone Numbers . . . .
. Emergencies- Tel: 999 or 112 (both free Calls) . . .
. Gets you the Ambulance, Police PSNI /Gardaí, Fire, Mountain Rescue and/or Marine and Coast . .
. Guard . .
. The telephone operator will ask you which emergency service you need and your telephone . .
. number. You will then be connected to the emergency service that you require. . . .
. Try and stay calm and listen to the call taker’s instructions. It is also important to keep your own . .
. phone turned on as the emergency service may need to contact you for further information......
. Police / Garda Services . .
. The police force in Ireland is called the Garda Síochána. . .
. The police force in Northern Ireland is called the PSNI (Police Service of Northern Ireland)......
. Directory Enquiries can be reached as follows; . .
. 11811 for Irish numbers or 11818 for international numbers, or . .
. 118 500 in Northern Ireland or 118 505 for international directory enquiries ......
. Money in Ireland . .
. There are two currencies in use on the island of Ireland; . .
. Euro (€) is the unit of currency in the Republic of Ireland. There are 100 cents in a euro and notes . . .
. are issued in the following denominations: €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200 and €500. . .
. The Pound Sterling (£) is the unit of currency in Northern Ireland. There are 100 pence in a Pound . .
. and notes are issued in the following denominations: £5, £10, £20, £50 and £100 ......
. Credit / Debit cards . .
. Visa and Mastercard are widely used, while American Express and Diners cards may not always . .
. be accepted. Credit / Debit cards can be used for purchases and also to access money from ATMs. . . .
. Check the ATM for a list of card symbols that can be used in it (bank charges may apply)......
. Smoking restrictions . . .
. Smoking is forbidden by law in enclosed places of work on Island of Ireland. Therefore, . .
. everywhere from pubs and restaurants, to shops, offices, taxis and public transport, are smoke- . .
. free. There are some exceptions, including some hotels and guesthouses that provide specific . .
. smoking rooms at their discretion or have a designated smoking area outside. Avoid a €100 fine . . .
. for littering, by putting your cigarette butt in the ashtrays provided......
. Telecommunications . . .
. When using your mobile phone keep in mind that only digital phones with GSM subscriptions . .
. and a roaming agreement will work on the island of Ireland . .
. Mobile phones . .
. Almost all EU mobile phone networks will have a partner service in Ireland. Be sure to check what . . .
. roaming charges are for both call and internet tariffs as these can vary. . .
. Ensure to ask for access to WiFi in your accommodation to allow you to browse the web on your . .
. phone, if available......
. Telephone codesIf calling Northern Ireland from abroad, all telephone numbers must be prefixed . .
. with 0044 (drop the first 0 of the local code. For example, for the local number 028 123 4567, a . .
. visitor would need to dial 00 44 28 123 4567 on a foreign phone.) If calling Northern Ireland from . . .
. the Republic of Ireland, replace the prefix code 028 with the code 048. . .
. If calling the Republic of Ireland from abroad all telephone numbers must be prefixed with 00 . .
. 353 (drop the first 0 of the local code. For example, the local number 049 4362600 would need to . . .
. be dialled as 00353 49 4362600 from a foreign phone)......
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Gadgets . . . .
The standard electricity voltage in Ireland is 230V a.c., nominal, at 50Hz, with plugs being . . . of the 3 pin IS411 (BS 1363) square type. So it’s always a good idea to bring a couple of . . . adapters for your various gadgets......
Car rental & Rules of the Road . . .
Car rental companies are available at all ports and Airports. Some have pickup and drop off . . . locations in towns and cities within Ireland. All drivers must have a valid license and . . . .
booking in advance is advisable especially in high season......
Age Requirements . . . .
The minimum age to legally drive a car in Ireland is 17 years but age requirements will . . . vary when seeking to rent a car in Ireland. All car rental companies will feature the . . . information in the Terms and Conditions section on their website......
Speed Limits ......
• Northern Ireland . . . .
The standard legal speed limits in Northern Ireland are as follows: Highways 112 km/h . . .
(70mph), major roads 1-lane 96 km/h (60mph), major roads 2-lane 112 km/h (70mph). Note . . . road signs are in miles per hour (mph) ......
• Ireland . . .
The standard legal speed limits in Republic of Ireland are as follows; Motorway 120 km/h, . . .
National road (including dual carriageways) 100 km/h, Regional and local road 80 km/h, . . . .
Town and city speed limits 50km/h. Note road signs are in kilometres per hour (km/h) ......
Rules of the Road . . . .
On the Island of Ireland, vehicles are required to travel on the left side of the road. When on . . .
a highway/Motorway/Dual Carriageway in Ireland (Northern and Republic) vehicles are . . . required to travel in the left hand lane and pass/overtake on the right......
Travelling around Ireland: ......
By coach or bus . . . .
The main public bus operators in Ireland are as follows; . . .
• Bus Éireann in the Republic of Ireland (connect via website; www.buseireann.ie, . . .
Twitter; @buseireanndeals, or Facebook; www.facebook.com/BusÉireann ) and . . .
• Translink in Northern Ireland (connect via website; www.translink.co.uk, Twitter; . . . .
@Translink_NI, or Facebook; www.facebook.com/Translink ) . . .
There are many routes available and you can plan your route and book your tickets online . . . or you can visit one of the many Bus Stations and speak to a member of staff. . . . .
There is also a large selection of private coach tour operators with many options available – . . . log onto www.cttc.ie or phone: 00353 (0)86-0209727 or email: [email protected] for further . . . information ......
By rail . . .
The Rail operators in Ireland are as follows; . . .
• Irish Rail in the Republic (Conect via website; www.irishrail.ie , Twitter; @IrishRail or . . . .
Facebook; www.facebook.com/Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail ), and . . .
• Northern Ireland Railways operating in Northern Ireland. (connect via website; . . .
www.translink.co.uk/Services/NI-Railways, Twitter; @Translink_NI, or Facebook; . . .
www.facebook.com/Translink ) . . . .
Log on to their website for timetables, fairs and to plan your journey. You may even save a . . . few Euro/pound by buying your tickets online......
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Local Tourism contacts ......
Armagh; Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism: . . .
W: W: . www.armagh.co.uk www.fermanaghlakelands.com . . .
T: @visitarmagh T: @fermanaghlakes . . . .
F: www.facebook.com/visitarmagh F: www.facebook.com/fermanaghlakelands ......
Cavan; Leitrim: . . . .
W: www.thisiscavan.ie W: www.enjoyleitrim.com . . . .
T: @thisiscavan T: @leitrimtourism . . .
F: www.facebook.com/thisiscavan F: www.facebook.com/enjoyleitrim ......
Cookstown; Louth: . . . .
W: www.cookstown.gov.uk W:: www.louthholidays.com . . .
T: www.facebook.com/visit cookstown / T: @dundalktourist . . . .
F: www.facebook.com/Davagh Forest trails F: www.facebook.com/LouthTourism ......
Donegal; Omagh: . . . .
W: www.govisitdonegal.com W: www.visitomagh.co.uk . . . .
T: @govisitdonegal . . .
F: www.facebook.com/govisitdonegal . . . .
Monaghan: . . .
W:: www.monaghantourism.com . . . .
Dungannon & South Tyrone; F: www.facebook.com/monaghantourism . . . .
W: www.flavouroftyrone.com ......
Sligo: . . .
W: www.sligotourism.ie . . . .
T: @sligotourism . . . .
F: www.facebook.com/sligotourism ......
Acknowledgment; . . . .
The Staff of the Border Regional Authority and the Irish Central Border Area Network would like to acknowledge the . . .
assistance of the tourism officers in Armagh, Cavan, Cookstown, Donegal, Dungannon & South Tyrone, Fermanagh, . . .
Leitrim, Louth, Monaghan, Omagh and Sligo for their assistance in producing this brochure......
Disclaimer; . . . .
All information in this guide is provided by the Border Regional Authority, ICBAN and their constituent counties and is .
Imagery used on front cover: . .
believed to be correct at time of issue. While every effort has been taken to ensure accuracy we accept no responsibility . Tullydermot Falls, Glangevlin, Co. Cavan . .
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