Bailieborough is a vibrant and busy town in East Cavan. Three restaurants, the lakeside Skeaghvil Chalets and the Bailie Hotel in the centre of the town ensure Bailieborough caters for all visitors. The town boasts a fine public library; the beautifully restored 17th Century Wesleyan Chapel Arts and Cultural Centre; and leisure centre with swimming pool.

An interesting feature of the town is the ‘Stations of the Cross’ by George Collie, RHA in the Roman Catholic Church. There are also a number of 19th century churches, a Masonic hall and a market house which can be visited. Click here for information on a walking tour of Bailieborough
 
Walkers will enjoy the Caslte Lake & Forest walk with its many historical connections. Exploring the forest you will find the Dungannon Fort and a monument to those who died in the 1748 rebellion at nearby Rebel Hill.  As an area heavily caught up in the agitation of the United Irishmen, there was a serious engagement between the rebels and the British forces at what is now known as 'The Rebel Hill'.
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Bailieborough is dramatically located under the watchful eye of Lough-an–Leagh mountain (1119ft); an area of outstanding natural beauty. On a fine day it is possible to see 14 counties from the summit.

The town lake and several other lakes surrounding Bailieborough provide excellent coarse and pike fishing ensuring the area is very popular with anglers.  Click here for angling information.

PLACES TO STAY
Click here for accommodation in Bailieborough

PLACES TO EAT
Licensed Restaurants
The Beeches, The Squaret: +353 (0)42 966 6054
Coill an Coillaigh, The Bailie Hotel, Main St t: +353 (0)42 966 5334
Park Garden Chinese Restaurant, Lwr Main St t: +353 (0)42 966 6920

Cafes
Planet Earth Café, Lower Main Street Bailieborough T: +353 (0)42 966 5490

THINGS TO DO
Wesleyan Chapel,  Adelaide Row
Arts, cultural and tourism centre in Bailieborough.
t: +353 (0)42 966 6666 e: info@wesleyanchapel.com

EVENTS
National Trails Day Sun 4th Oct 2009
Guided Walk at Castle Lake Forest Walk, Bailieborough
Meet at main car park, rear entrance at 2pm on Sun 4th October (from Bailieborough take Shercock Road, R178 and go left at Bailie Foods, entrance to forest on left after 2km) Booking not essential.  Suitable for all ages.
t: 049 437 8600 or e: nshannon@cavancoco.ie


Sun 17th May 2009
BIODIVERSITY WEEK: Dawn Chorus - the World's Favourite Birdwatch!   
Location:   Bailieborough Castle Forest at 4:45am
Get up early and listen to the amazing dawn chorus. Celebrate the world’s oldest wake-up call and the beauty of bird song with Bird Watch Ireland. Join us for an early stroll around Killykeen Forest Park and Lough Oughter OR Bailieborough Castle Woods Contact: Heritage Office, Cavan County Council t: 049 437 8614
or e: acartwright@cavancoco.ie


WALKING TOUR
Click here for information on a walking tour of Bailieborough

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