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TO MANORHAMILTON 1 Bear Essentials Let’s go out to the woods today to nd Bear Essentials – Teddy Bears Made for 2 Trail Craft & Memories. The Teddy Bear Gift Shop Dowra showcases the largest collection of Art Blueway teddy bears in Ireland from Stei and Crom Charlie Bears to Anke Morgenroth’s own Irish-Made Bears. Teddy bears can even TO SWANLINBAR, be personalised. Drumkeeran Shannon Pot BLACKLION The Silver Bear Centre facilitates Ballinagleragh (source of Shannon) workshops and events. As a family, take part in a ‘Build a Bear’ workshop. Lough Lough Allen Loop 30km 1 Also hen parties or baby shower groups From Drumshanbo around 5 can make their very own fully jointed Allen Lough Allen 6 Ballyconnell collector mohair teddy bear from start Bawnboy to nish, a teddy bear, created by you 4 and your friends, that can stand the test 3 of time. You will need to book these Shannon-Erne Blueway courses in advance and they can form from Leitrim Village to Belturbet part of a Bear Essentials gift voucher. Belturbet and to Crom y Bear Essentials visitor attraction is part a r w of Ireland’s Craft Studio Experience and ate includes a collection of vintage to early 10 11 9 W 20th century teddy bears along with Ballinamore rne non-E interesting artefacts such as ancient Drumshanbo Shan fossils and even a meteorite. While there you can have your photograph taken Shannon Blueway 16.5km From Drumshanbo to with life size replica polar and brown TO CAVAN, Carrick On Shannon BALLINAGH bears and bring a picnic to our tranquil garden and small playground. 34 7 The Bear Essentials giftshop and Silver Bear Centre are free to TO SLIGO 25 visit and when in the area why not call into the nearby Museum of the Master Saddler or the Bawnboy Workhouse. If you want Keshcarrigan excitement, Out-Doors and Dirty o ers a madcap gamespark 26 Knockvicar nearby, with outdoor adventure and motorsport activities, from hovercraft racing to laser-clay shooting and high ropes. Cootehall L. Key Leitrim Village 27 30 Tirnawannagh, Bawnboy, Co. Cavan 9am–6pm Tuesday–Saturday or by appointment Boyle Shannon Blueway 20km 8 12 13 14 15 From Boyle to + 353 (0)87 7610537 24 28 29 Carrick On Shannon [email protected] Carrick On Shannon www.bearessentials.ie Shannon Blueway 50km From Carrick On Shannon to Lanesborough Jamestown Drumsna ART & TRAILCRAFT R iv e r S 2 Dowra Courthouse Creative Space 31 h a A focal point of Dowra village, at the n n northern tip of Lough Allen, the restored o 1932 courthouse o ers a workspace for the n arts. The transformed courtroom provides Dromod an exhibition room for events, meetings and classes. There are six rentable work spaces, a ready-to-use kiln room, kitchen, Roosky administrative support and exhibition Welcome to Ireland’s Blueways space. Disabled access lift. 21 Do it your way and create your own unique Blueway 23 experience. Dowra village, Co. Cavan Whether you’re into paddling, walking, cycling, or simply hooked Open by appointment on the outdoors, make yours a trip to remember on Ireland’s +353 (0)71 9643415 Blueways. [email protected] Through a series of multi-activity trails on the Shannon and www.facebook.com/Dowra-Courthouse-Creative-Space 22 Shannon-Erne, Blueways provide a scenic perspective into the heart of the Irish landscape. From leisurely strolls and gentle Traditional Irish Baskets paddles to adrenaline- lled days on land and water - Blueways 3 Strokestown o er tailor-made trips like no other. Eddie McGrath o ers a unique experience 32 35 Camlin Loop 10km Timelessness meets ‘time of your life’ when you arrive on a Blueway. in which visitors can explore the willow from Cloondara via industry and basketry in detail. Visitors can Tarmonbarry So create your own adventure or take it at your own pace and do view the willow growing and learn how the Termonbarry the Blueways your way! willow is harvested. Eddie stocks a selection Camlin While you’re enjoying these Blueway trails, there’s so much more to of his willow baskets in his workshop, which River see and do in the local area. are available for sale. Visitors who book Longford Outdoor Activity Symbol Options Heritage Symbol Options A range of guides have been created to help you make the most of into Eddie’s basket-making courses, which Shannon Blueway 16km 19 Cloondara 18 your visit to the Blueways: he o ers on site, will nd it a relaxed and From Cloondara enjoyable experience. BLUEWAY TRAILS to Longford town Food – With the Blueways Food Guide, you can satisfy the appetite that you’re bound to get while you’re out there Ballymannan, Belturbet, Co. Cavan enjoying all those Blueways activities. 9am–5pm daily. Weekends by appointment An extensive network of Blueways trails are being Culture & Heritage – With the Blueways Guide to Culture +353 (0)86 845 8106 developed throughout the region, as shown on the and Heritage, you can take a break from all that Blueway [email protected] map. These are due to be completed in 2016. TO KEENAGH, activity and choose to step back in time. https://www.facebook.com/Traditional-Irish-Baskets-739129996174223/ CORLEA Please refer back to www.bluewaysireland.org for Ballyleague/Lanesborough 17 Arts & Crafts – With the Guide to Arts and Crafts, you 33 CMYK: 0 31 100 0 CMYK: 55 3 100 0 up-to-date details of the individual Blueway trails Pantone: 7549 C / will bePantone: able 376 C / to use your trip to the Blueway to explore 7549 U 375 U RGB: 255 183 0 RGB: 130 188 0 available Web: traditionalWeb: #82bc00 skills and local talent. 4 Sean Cassidy Artist TO NEWCASTLE, CMYK: 0 100 100 0 CMYK: 65 0 29 0 36 Pantone: Red 032 Pantone: 3252 C / ABBEYSHRULE, C / Red 032 U Outdoor3252 U Activity – The Outdoor Activity Guide provides Working in acrylic and watercolour, artist RGB: 237 28 36 RGB: 28 207 201 Blueway Trails BALLYMAHON Web: #ed1c24 you withWeb: #1ccfc9 so many reasons to celebrate being in the great Sean Cassidy often uses Celtic imagery to CMYK: 0 82 100 0 CMYK: 44 99 0 0 Pantone: 021 C / outdoors.Pantone: 254 C / 021 U 254 U express his ideas in his distinctive style. Roscommon RGB: 255 81 0 RGB: 159 27 150 Web: Web: #9f1b96 Children, music and the landscape of west Locks CMYK: 0 100 0 0 www.bluewaysireland.org Pantone: CMYK: 40 72 78 45 Rhodamine Red C Pantone: 477 C Cavan are other sources of inspiration. The Rhodamine Red U / 477 U RGB: 236 0 140 RGB: 102 58 42 self-taught painter has exhibited in Ireland, Web: #ec008c Web: #663a2a New York and Finland and his work is in • Trail maps are also available on outdoor many private collections worldwide. He sells activities, food and cultural and heritage 20 through his studio in Ballyconnell and in sites along the Blueway. Visit our website at Cavan County Council Leitrim County Council Longford County Council Roscommon County Council Comhairle Chontae An Chabháin Comhairle Chontae Liatroma Comhairle Chontae Longfoirt Comhairle Chontae Ros Comáin selected art galleries. www.bluewaysireland.org for more information. 16 • Keep an eye open for our Blueway road signs The project partners are not advocating or affi liated to any of the commercial operators in this trail guide. Church St., Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan which direct you to the water access sites along The publisher is not responsible for any errors or omissions which may inadvertently occur. Nor for any By appointment the Blueway. TO ATHLONE information given or any claims made in editorial text or advertisements. All information on this guide is This project was funded by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government under the Rural Economic Development Zones (REDZ) Initiative. The project partners include +353 (0)49 9526967 / +353 (0)87 2739580 subject to change. All imagery is copyrighted. Waterways Ireland and The Upper Shannon Erne Future Economy Partners of Cavan, Leitrim, Longford [email protected] and Roscommon Local Authorities in conjunction with Bord Na Mona and the ESB. 5 The Craft Cabin 10 The Soap Box 16 Barley Harbour, Casey’s Bogwood Sculptures 21 Ballyboy Design 25 Aisling Ahern Millinery 31 Franziska Lienberger Lynch Mother and daughter Mary and Taragh The Soap Box hand-makes organic skincare Father and son Kevin and Michael Casey Siobhán Quinn’s unique BallyBoy look ows Colour, simplicity and bold shapes are the The fairies must have put a spell on Franziska Donohoe are the creative duo behind this and beauty products from Irish natural are masters of the craft of producing from the rich Celtic heritage of Ireland design signature of Roscommon-based Lienberger Lynch because she is such treasure trove of craftmaking materials. ingredients. Soap maker Majella McAuley sculptures from oak and other wood that and her lifelong love and appreciation of milliner Aisling Ahern. Having graduated a versatile artist who can make several The shop is crammed with fabrics, wools, uses only therapeutic grade essential oils, has been preserved in bog for centuries. Irish traditional craftsmanship. Siobhán with an MA in Architecture, Aisling combined di erent ranges of toys in timber and felt, haberdashery, papers, furniture paint and cold pressed plant and nut oils, seaweed, Their wood is taken from local bogs and established BallyBoy Design in County her training in matching form and function as well as being a quali ed saddler. Irish Felt craft supplies. Mary shares her long-time beeswax and pure butters. Soaps are hand is stored and naturally dried for several Longford in the heart of Ireland, in order to with a air for fashion and colour.