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Calling on Cavan to support the launch of the Tour of Ireland Cycle Challenge
Fri 9th May 2008
The organisers of Ireland’s largest amateur 4-day cycling event are calling on the people of Cavan come out and experience the thrill of a major cycling event as it arrives into Cavan town. Over 300 cyclists accompanied by 60 support staff will arrive into Farnham Street, Cavan town on Friday 9th May from 2.30pm onwards, finishing at the Courthouse. Over the course of the 4-day event the cyclists will travel over 500 miles crossing all provinces of Ireland. All proceeds from the event will go to the National Council for the Blind of Ireland.
2008 is the second year that Cavan has hosted the Kellogg’s Tour of Ireland Cycle Challenge. 1000’s of free cyclometers will be given away to the people of Cavan as they cheer on the cyclists embarking on this inspiring challenge.
The Challenge is open to all amateur cyclists and has attracted entrants from all over Europe. It is a non-competitive challenge whereby each participant competes against the elements and their own levels of fitness and endurance. The 500 mile Challenge finishes in Lucan, Co. Dublin on Monday 12th May.
ORDER YOUR COPIES OF WALKING, ANGLING & THINGS TO DO IN CAVAN NOW- e: tourism@cceb.ie or
t: +353 (0) 49 437 7200
2008 International Year of Planet Earth
Events in Cavan & Fermanagh - click here for details
Cavan Town Seisiuns
Every Mon night, The Cruiscin Lan, Main St, Cavan 10pm
Every Wed Night, Farnham Arms Hotel, Main St, Cavan 10pm
Tues 13th May
Cook with Sophia
Silver Bear Centre, Bawnboy t: +353 (0)87 761 0537
e: info@silverbearcentre.com
Learn to cook Mediterranean style. Fun entertaining evening with tasters, tea and coffee and a folder of receipes to take home. Booking essential.
Time: 7.30pm Fee: €35 (book with a friend for €30 each)
6th – 8th June 2008
Erne Waterway Golf Challenge
Venues: Slieve Russell Championship Golf Club, County Cavan Golf Club and Castle Hume Golf Club. 2008 is the ninth year of the popular Erne Waterways Challenge. £82 / €110 covers three days of friendly yet competitive golf. A fourball competition open to any combination of team (men, women or mixed). Players must hold official handicaps. €5000 prize fund. Daily and overall individual, ladies and team prizes.
For an entry form click here or contact:
Erne Waterway Golf Challenge Office, Cavan Tourism
Tel: +353 49 437 7200 Email: tourism@cceb.ie
1st - 10th August
14th International Racquetball Federation (IRF) World Racquetball Championships
Kingscourt Handball & Racquetball Centre, Kingscourt
The 14th IRF World Racquetball Championship will see 40 countries represented with over 200 athletes participating.
e: htshanahan@eircom.net
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Geopark Expansion
Click here for info on proposed expansion of Marble Arch Caves European Geopark into County Cavan
Brand New Gamespark in Ballyconnell -
EXTREME OUTDOOR ACTION
Out-Doors & Dirty
The Gamespark, Bawnboy, Ballyconnell
t: +353 (0)49 9523930 e: prospectbay@eircom.net
ODD’s Gamespark is a dedicated venue for extreme fun activities, mainly for age 16 and over. Book for Rage off road Mud Buggy Rally, Conflict! Woodland Laser Combat, Hovercrafting Experience, Powerturn Twin Engine Dragsters or Clay Pigeon Laser Shoots. Choose one event or a package from a half day, full day or weekend with or without accommodation. Catering for private parties, clubs, stags and hens, corporate fun days and team building events. In conjunction with local hotels ODD can bring an event to your corporate venue. For younger groups book a Commando Kidz birthday/confirmation party for aged 10+
The Museum of the Master Saddler, Corlough, Co Cavan
The only museum in the world dedicated to the ancient craft of the Saddler & Harness Maker. Documenting the various demands on the saddler from farming, sports, military and transport, the museum exhibits include: 1920's side saddle, shire harness, over 60 leather samples, harness decoration and buckles, driving collars, coaching coats, whips, saddle trees, muzzles, lamps and poultice boots. The museum also houses driving carriages and horse drawn farm implements.
t: +353 (0)49 9523956 or +353 (0)86 3946467
e: museum@robsteinke.com
'Prospect Bay' awarded first EU Eco Label for Accommodation
Prospect Bay guesthouse beside Brackley Lake just outside Ballyconnell has recently been awarded the first EU Eco label for Accommodation in Cavan. Prospect Bay is now recognised as a truly eco-friendly accommodation. The guesthouse has also been awarded the four diamond rating by the AA. Click here for more info on Prospect Bay
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May 13, 2008
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