things to do...
this is an easy-going hostel...
... with plenty of space to relax!
but if you look around ...
you'll find a pleasant countryside full of surprises
Cavan's many lakes are a fisherman's paradise
The lively towns of Ballyconnell & Belturbet
Canal-side walks along Shannon-Erne Waterway
Fishing lakes: Boat & Cruiser Hire: Cycle Hire
Drumlane Abbey : history in stone
ODD - Your Dirty Weekend in Cavan !
Out Doors & Dirty - karting, laser sports, hovercraft...
great for groups
Ballyhugh Art & Culture Centre :
day courses in art/dance, or a traditional musical evening.
The Cavan Way & The Shannon Pot
Explore the rugged beauty of West Cavan!
The Cavan Way traverses West Cavan - a region of such interest that it is recognised as a European Geo-Park.
It includes an area of exposed limestone, Burren, rich in archaeology - megalithic tombs, rock art, cashels, an ancient sweat house.
The trail also passes by the source of the Shannon river - The Shannon Pot.
You are sure to enjoy an afternoon on one of our finest walking trails.
We can provide maps and, by arrangement, a guide.
a must-see !
Follow an underground river, by boat & foot, as it rushes through chambers of stalactites!
Spectacular walks adjoin the cave centre.
Kids love this place!
National Trust Country Houses
Crom : lakeside gardens & castle
Florencecourt : house & gardens in spectacular landscape
Castlecoole : Enniskillen's grand country house
Water sport centre on Lough Erne - canoe / windsurf / big banana
Make a splash!
Cavan town
Swimming pool & sports centre: 049-4362888
Enniskillen town
Sports, swimming, canoeing, lake trips & much more...
all of the above are in easy reach by car
for a longer, full-day tour
why not try:
Strokestown House & Famine Museum
Excellent tour of House and Famine Museum. 078-33013
near Omagh, Co. Tyrone
A first class theme park brings history to life, in a reconstructed New World community with log houses, emigrant ship & lots of activity...
Highly recommended for families & children's groups.
Lower Lough Erne
Lough Navar Forest, the pottery at Belleek, early Christian statues on Boa Island.
The Yeats Country
Parke's Castle on Lough Gill, Sligo town, the beach at Rosses Point and Yeats' grave at Drumcliff
The Giant's Causeway
Tour the Causeway coast, visit Bushmills Distillery and cross the rope-bridge at Carrick-a-rede
