Ballyconnell

Ballyconnell is a vibrant and picturesque town in West Cavan located on the Shannon-Erne Waterway. This waterway links the Shannon and Erne rivers therefore the town is accessible by cruiser as well as by road. This canal was initially opened in 1856, but was re-opened recently for cruisers, boats and canoes to explore the waterway.

Ballyconnell is a lively town,  with a number of pubs, restaurants and nightclub. The nearby Slieve Russell hotel  has an 18-hole championship golf course, country club, several restaurants, bars and festivals are held here every summer usually in July. Nearby ODD Gamespark provides outdoor activities for active groups in search of some high octane fun activity.

Ballyconnell is located 28km from Cavan town.

The Ballyconnell area has many sites of archaeological interest, including the promontory fort at Ballyhugh 3 miles east and Killycluggin 4 miles south-west, where the decorated Killycluggin Stone was found.

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PLACES TO EAT IN BALLYCONNELL
Pol O Ds, Main St t: +353 (0)49 9526228
Trad/modern Irish. Recommended by Georgina Campbell More info>>
Connall Cearnach Restaurant, Slieve Russell Hotel t: +353 (0)49 95 26444
Fine dining. Awards: AA Rosette
Setanta Restaurant, Slieve Russell Hotel t: +353 (0)49 95 26444 Modern European.
Summitt Restaurant, Slieve Russell Hotel t: +353 (0)49 95 26444
Light meals overlooking golf course
Casa Tivoli Italian Restaurant, Shannon-Erne Waterway, Bridge St
t: +353 (0)49 9527787
Maria's Pizzeria & Home Delivery Service Main St t: +353(0)49 9526731
The Angler's Rest Bar & Restaurant, Main St t: +353 (0)49 9526391
The Waterways Chinese Restaurant & delivery service
Main St t: +353 (0)49 9526981

THINGS TO DO
WIildflower Mountain Biking, t: +353 (0)49 9523923 or   (0)87 6143527   
'Wildflower' offer cycling and walking holidays for everybody, from families and beginners to more serious enthusiasts. Offering packaged  and independant holidays, Wildflower can organise routes, places to stay, guided tours, airport and luggage transfers, cycle hire and maps. e: gubrawully10@hotmail.com

ODD (Out-Doors & Dirty)
The Gamespark, Bawnboy, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan t: +353 (0)49 952 3877
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+. e: hello@odd.ie     www.odd.ie

The Museum of the Master Saddler, Corlough, Co Cavan (3 miles)
t: +353 (0)49 9523956 or +353 (0)86 3946467 e: museum@robsteinke.com
This museum is unique being the only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to the ancient craft of the Saddler and Harness Maker. The museum documents the various demands placed upon 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 several driving carriages and horse drawn farm implements. 

Bear Essentials, Tiernawannagh, Bawnboy
View a unique collection of limited edition Teddy Bears or watch as a hand crafted mohair bear is being created. Better still, participate in a workshop and make a bear youself.  t: +353 (0)49 9523461 e: anke@irishbears.com
Open 7 days Mon - Sat 9.30am - 6pm Sun 11am - 6pm

Ballyhugh Arts and Cultural Centre
Ballyhugh, Ballyconnell t: +353 (0)49 952 6044  e: ballyhughart@eircom.net
Ballyhugh Arts and Cultural Centre is dedicated to the promotion and sharing of the rich cultural heritage of West Cavan. Ballyhugh runs courses and workshops in arts, traditional crafts, Irish music and dance, creative writing and yoga. Exhibitions, live shows, ceilis, concerts and lectures are held all year round. Acting as a guide for visitors interested in local history, the centre also houses a unique collection of artefacts and local photographs. Festivities take place on Midsummer’s Night 21st June and for the ‘Lughnasa Festival’ in July every year. Directions: Ballyhugh is located 8 km from Belturbet on the N87 Ballyconnell road

Guided Nature Walks
Always wanted to know your trees, birds or insects? Enjoy a nature walk through the splendid Lough Oughter district in County Cavan, as your guide points out birds, wild flowers, trees, mini-beasts, spiders, dragonflys etc. For further info contact heatherbothwell@eircom.net or t: +353 (0)87 669 9681. Suitable for adults and accompanied children. 
 
EVENTS

Sat 19th July
"Mind the dresser" Spree 
Ballyhugh House and Cultural centre- Workshops in traditional step-dancing and an evening of music, song and dance with Jim McGrath and friends. Contact +353 (0)49 952 6044.

Sat 23rd Aug
Afternoon of crafts, music, storytelling and dancing for children
Ballyhugh Arts  Cultural centre 2.00pm - 5.00pm. As part of Heritage Week, see local press for details. 



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