Bawnboy

Bawnboy is a picturesque scenic village in West Cavan.The area is popular with anglers and walkers. Nearby lakes,  Brackley and Templeport provide good coarse fishing while Brackley is also popular with bathers during the summer.

Bawnboy is immersed in heritage and culture. St. Mogue's island  in Templeport Lake was an important monastic site during the later middle ages.  The island was said to be the birthplace of St Mogue, a noted early Irish saint. The island contains early Christian monastic ruins and a graveyard. A place of pilgrimage for many centuries, the island is best viewed from the parish church of Templeport. Featuring heavily in local tradition the island and entered the realms of modern folklore when an RAF Beaufighter crashed here in 1943.

3.5 miles south of Bawnboy lies Ballymagauran castle, of which only the base survives. It was originally a tower of two stories, and was built by the Magauran family in the late 16th century. 

Another building of interest in the village is the workhouse, was built in 1853. These institutions were built by the British government to give relief and assistance to the needy in Ireland. Bawnboy workhouse was built just after the Great Famine, which affected Bawnboy severely.

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PLACES TO EAT IN BAWNBOY
The Keepers Arms t: +353 (0)49 9523318
(Sunday lunch in dining room, bar food served daily)

PLACES TO EAT NEAR BAWNBOY
Pol O Ds  Main St, Ballyconnell  t: +353 (0)49 9526228 More info>>
Connall Cearnach Restaurant
Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell  t: +353 (0)49 95 26444
Fine dining Awards: AA Rosette
Setanta Restaurant
Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell t: +353 (0)49 95 26444  Modern European
The Quays Italian Restaurant
Shannon-Erne Waterway, Bridge St, Ballyconnell  t: +353 (0)49 9527787
The Angler's Rest Bar & Restaurant Main St, Ballyconnell  t: +353 (0)49 9526391

THINGS TO DO IN BAWNBOY
Bear Essentials, Tiernawannagh
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

The Museum of the Master Saddler, Corlough  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.  t: +353 (0)49 9523956 or +353 (0)86 3946467

WALKING & CYCLING
The Cavan Way
Click here for detailed description of route Click here for map and contact details (PDF)

Swanlinbar Walks Click here for map and details

WIildflower Mountain Biking, Ballyconnell  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

EVENTS
26th - 30th June 2008
The Cathal Buí Arts and Heritage Festival 2008
Blacklion, Co Cavan
Traditional and Classical Music, Singing, Storytelling, Irish Poetry readings, Geo-Archaeological Field Trips, Heritage Walks, Car Treasure Hunt, children’s Magic Show and Art Exhibitions, Art Workshops for adults and children.  For festival programme visit www.cathalbui.com

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