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A Guide to Accessible Tourism in County 2 3 Intro Disabled Go

Welcome to the ‘Accessible Tourism Guide to County is part of an online accessibility audit called Disabled Cavan’. The purpose of this guide is to give visitors Go, giving visitors detailed information on over 500 businesses and information on accessible tourism activities in the activities in the county. Disabled Go helps people make informed county. decisions about the levels of access likely to be encountered. Visit www.disabledgo.com and search for Cavan. There are many attractions that are easy to visit if you have a disability or require assistance with access or Cavan Access App are a guardian with small children and a buggy. Access Cavan iPhone App is now available from the iphone App Store. This app provides up-to date information and videos on accessibility Pre-planning will help you enjoy a visit to County in County Cavan. An access map indicates the locations of accessible Cavan at any time of the year. parking bays.

Enjoying Con Smith Park, Cavan Town Awards

We have won some awards for our work in this area. In 2013, Cavan town was the Irish winner of “European Destination of Excellence” (EDEN) award for ‘Accessible Tourism’ and now ranks in the top towns for accessibility in .

In 2014 we won a World Responsible Tourism award in the category 'Best for People with Disabilities'. We're also very proud to be an 'Age-Friendly Business Town' since 2014. Lower Lou gh Er ne 01 Dú n a Rí Forest Par k 02 Kil lin kere P et F arm 03 St. Kilia n’s Heritage Cent re 04 Ramor Th eatr e Global Geop ark 05 Cava n Count y Mus eum & WW1 Trench Experience 06 Joh nstow n Central L ibrary Gen ealog y & Touri sm 07 Con Smith Par k 08 Gre en Lough Eco Par k

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Ard ag h Lough Cre w 6 7 Cavan Town Age Friendly Business Town Cavan Town has been designated an ‘Age Friendly Business Town’. Cavan Town is a town with some hills. However, there has Businesses are encouraged to think about their older customers been much investment in ensuring that streetscapes, public spaces and to make ‘Age Friendly’ changes in their services. and public buildings are as accessible as possible. Con Smith Park, Cathedral Road, Cavan Getting here: www.cavancoco.ie The bus link from to Cavan (the 109 route) is the first This park is located 1km outside Cavan Town Centre. The Park has accessible route piloted by Bus Éireann where wheelchair users can accessible paths, a children’s playground with accessible pre-book a space on the bus. The bus station is in the town centre. equipment and an outdoor gym for adults.

To book your space contact: t: 01 836 6111 There is also an airport link and a service by rural transport which is Johnston Central Library, fully accessible and links to outlying rural areas. Farnham Street, Cavan t: +353 (0)49 437 8300 Free Accessible Bike Hire www.cavanlibrary.ie The Johnston Central library is an accessible building with a operates free bike hire including a wheelchair fantastic collection of books, audio books and large print books for adaptable bike for people with disabilities. Bikes include tandems, all ages and tastes. Staff will help with any query and are on hand to hand-cycle and universal hand-cycle wheelchair attachments. demonstrate the range of Assistive Adaptive technologies for To book contact Majella at 049 4378 579 people with visual impairments.

Paddy Jackson using the services at the Library 8 9 Green Lough Eco-Park, Angling in County Cavan Dublin Road, Cavan County Cavan is ’s premier angling location. Famous for www.cavancoco.ie coarse and pike fishing there are also many fine game angling river stretches. Specially designed wheelchair fishing platforms have This park is located 1km outside Cavan and was developed as a been installed at: natural habitat to protect and preserve native plants, wildlife and habitats at the lake. The car park and paths are fully accessible and • Castle Lake, Bailieborough the entrance accommodates motorised wheelchairs. • Cuillaghan Lake, Ballyconnell • Town Lake, Bailieborough • Mullinary, Cootehill Cavan Swimming Pool and Leisure Complex, • Town Lake, Drumalee, Cavan • Holy Lake, -Put & Take Trout fishery. • , Dernafest Shore, north and south from the t: +353 (0)49 436 2888 shore near car park with assistance. www.cavanleisure.ie • Lough Ramor (at the ferry steps), Virginia 25m pool accessible via a hoist. The accessible changing rooms are • (accessible angling boat can be made fitted with hydraulic changing benches and ceiling tracking hoist. available on request from IFI Sheelin Office 049 433 6144) The astro turf pitch is accessible to all. For information on Accessible Angling in Cavan contact John Hancox and Gerry Somers using the equipment at the leisure centre Inland Fisheries Ireland at 049 433 7174 10 11 Other amenities in County Cavan Bear Essentials & Silver Bear Centre, Bawnboy Cavan Burren Park, t: +353 (0)87 761 0537 Blacklion www.bearessentials.ie

t: +353 (0)49 952 6121 Accessible Teddy Bear Gift Shop and Crafts Studio Experience. www.thisiscavan.ie Unique Teddy Bear Gift Shop, Silver Bear Visitor Centre, gardens, playground and picnic areas. When in County Cavan make sure to visit Cavan Burren Park outside Open Tuesday – Saturday 9am – 6pm or prior arrangement Blacklion in West Cavan. With five trails including one multi-access trail, visitor centre, megalithic tombs, stunning views, spectacular geology and 5000 years of history at your fingertips. Facilities Cavan Canoe Centre include toilets, parking and interpretation. Carratraw,

t: +353 (0)87 290 5752 www.cavancanoeing.com

Cavan Canoe Centre delivers guided canoe, kayak and boat trips around scenic . The centre is equipped to cater for visitors with intellectual and physical disabilities. Call in advance to discuss options. 12 13

Fun at Visitor Farm Killinkere Visitor Farm Virginia Road, Ballyjamesduff Lisnagirl, Virginia

t: +353 (0)49 854 4070 e: [email protected] t: +353 (0)85 493 44 www.cavanmuseum.ie www.killinkerevisitorfarm.ie

Housed in a beautiful 19th Century building, the museum’s Visitor farm with large and small animals. Suitable for visitors with collection consists of valuable artefacts relating to Cavan’s history disabilities. Children will enjoy petting and feeding the animals. Nature including a wide range of medieval and archaeological pieces. The walks, heritage trail, pony rides, tractor trailer rides (suitable for wheel- building, galleries and garden area are accessible to all. chairs) and hands on farming fun.

Many galleries contain touch screens computers that give information on the displays. The touch screen displays incorporate International sound, text and images. Guided tours are available upon request. A coffee shop and children's playground are also available. Scouting Centre, Belturbet

Cavan County Museum is also home to the World War 1 Trench t: +353 (0)49 389 1204 Experience. Visit one of the largest replica trenches in the UK or www.castlesaunderson.com Ireland and experience the sights and sounds of war. Castlesaunderson Scouting Facility flagship project is fully accessible. Access features include lift, ramps, push button accessibility doors, parking bays, low access reception desk, accessible toilets and shower blocks. 14 15 Multi-Access Trails Accommodation in County Cavan Most hotels, B&Bs and self-catering properties have accessible Dun a Rí Forest Park, rooms and many are listed on www.disabledgo.com – the online Beautiful, historic forest park with four marked trails and one access audit which describes in great detail the level of access for all trail. Flora and fauna, sculpture trail, picnic benches. accessibility in all properties in County Cavan. For information on accommodation in County Cavan go to , Cavan www.thisiscavan.ie Beautiful forest park wrapped around the Lough Oughter Lake system. Walks, cycle trails, picnic benches and swimming. Con Smith Park, Cavan town This park is located 1km outside Cavan Town Centre. It has accessible paths, a children’s playground with accessible equipment and an outdoor gym for adults. Green Lough Eco Park, Cavan town The car park and paths are fully accessible and the entrance accommodates motorised wheelchairs. Cavan Burren Park, Blacklion The 1km multi-access path gives visitors a flavour of the wonder of Enjoying a coffee at the Cavan Crystal Hotel Cavan Burren Park. The path passes by megalithic tombs, glacial About us erratics and affords wonderful views for miles around. This is Cavan! is the official tourism body in County Cavan. We are part of Cavan County Council. In Cavan, we care about inclusivity. Our goal is for everyone to feel welcome. We are continuing to work hard to ensure everybody can participate and enjoy all that Cavan has to offer.

For further information contact t: +353 (0)49 4378 543 or email [email protected] or visit www.thisiscavan.ie

Disclaimer While we have taken every care to ensure accuracy in every aspect of this brochure, we are not responsible for errors or omissions. “CAN DO”

Contact details: Cavan Tourist Information Office Johnston Central Library Farnham Street, Cavan, Ireland t: +353 (0)49 433 1942 e: [email protected] w: thisiscavan.ie