Cootehill

Cootehill is a busy and friendly town situated close to the County Monaghan border. With two hotels; The White Horse and Errigal Country House Hotel, numerous B&Bs and self catering options, many restaurants and pubs, the visitor has a wide choice of places to dine and stay. Click here for places to stay.

Nested between the rivers Dromore and Annalee, Cootehill is famous as an excellent fishing destination with 26 lakes within 10 miles of the town. Click here for angling info.

Evidence of ancient settlements can be seen in the Cootehill area. A Megalithic tomb at nearby Cohaw is a well-preserved example of a double chamber tomb, at least 4000 years old. Set among the drumlins outside Cootehill, nearby Maudabawn Cultural Centre offers classes, short visits, summer schools and tours on Ireland's rich culture and heritage. Gift shop and snack shop also available.

Dernakesh Pet Farm, a family run visitor centre featuring animals from the four corners of the globe is situated just a couple of miles from Cootehill, along the Bailieboro road in the parish of Maudabawn, Co. Cavan. Here you can meet and interact with our growing and diverse range of animals, up close and personal with indoor and outdoor viewing facilities.

Bellamont House, built in 1725, is one of the finest Palladian houses in Ireland.  Designed by Edward Lovett Pearce, who also designed the Bank of Ireland building on College Green in Dublin, Bellamont House is not open to the public, although part of the grounds and paths are accessible.

The Moravian cemetery in the town is a reminder of a small religious sect which flourished in Cootehill from the mid-eighteenth century up until the 1920s.

                                    

Click here FOR PLACES TO STAY IN COOTEHILL

PLACES TO EAT IN COOTEHILL (licensed restaurants)
Reynards
Errigal Country House Hotel, Cavan Rd t: +353 (0)49 555 6901 e: info@errigalhotel.com
Murph's Bistro 49 Market St t: +353 (0)49 5556677
The White Horse Hotel Market St t: +353 (0)49 5552222
Kohi Noor Indian Restaurant t: +353 (0)49 5556947

THINGS TO DO IN COOTEHILL
Maudabawn Cultural Centre t: +353 (0)49 555 9504 e: info@maudabawn.com
Set among the drumlins outside Cootehill, Maudabawn offers classes, short visits, summer schools and tours on Ireland's rich culture and heritage.

Tanagh Outdoor Education Centre
Dartry Forest, Rockcorry t: +353 (0)49 555 2988 e: educ@monaghanvec.ie
The centre caters for school groups, youth groups, summercamps, staff development groups and private parties. Activities include canoeing, banana boat, gorge walking, abseiling, archery, assault course, orienteering and hillwalking. One day, weekends or full week of activities available.

Dermakesh Pet Farm
Maudabawn, Cootehill, Co. Cavan e: info@cavanpetfarm.com t: +353 (0)87 418 4871
Dernakesh Pet Farm is a family run visitor centre featuring animals from the four corners of the globe. Situated just a couple of miles from Cootehill, along the Bailieboro road in the parish of Maudabawn, at Dernakesh you can meet and interact with a growing and diverse range of animals. An exceptional educational experience. Dermakesh boasts one of the largest indoor animal viewing facilities in Ireland.

See a varied and exotic mix of animals including: Raccoons, Parrots, Sheep, Llamas, Pigs, Camel, Rabbits, Snakes, Ponies, Horses, Cows, Swans, Ducks, Monkeys, Donkeys, Deer, Wallabys and lots more!

Other facilities: Coffee Shop, Gift Shop, Irish Heritage Museum, Organic vegetable patch - Hatching rooms,  Picnic Area, Children Play Area, Wheelchair Accesible -   Car Parking & ample space for bus and coach - Toilets & Baby changing facilities.

Cohaw Court Tomb
Cohaw lies three miles south east of Cootehill, on  the R192 road to Shercock. The tomb is visable from the road and signposted with a small carpark on the opposite side of the road. Cohaw is a five chambered dual court tomb standing in a 25 metre long rectangular cairn.  This may have been a mausoleum for local rulers. It probably dates from 2000 BC. Click here for further information on Cohaw.

EVENTS 2009
Meet Santa & the Elves at Dernakesh Pet Farm
11th, 12th, 13th, 18th, 19th, 20th December
Dernakesh Pet Farm, Cootehill e: info@cavanpetfarm.com
Vist animals from all over the world. Meet Santa and his elves. Post your letter in the elves post office and receive your gift from Santa. See the Snow Queen, Mrs Clause, Frosty the Snowman & lots more. Also step back in time as you stroll through Bethlehem viewing animals of that time. Live Nativity scene including the wise men's camel ! Time: 6-8pm.  Bookings only t:  +353 (0)87 418 4871 or 087 061 9913

Freaky Friday & Spooky Saturday
30th - 31st of October Time: 6-8pm
Dernakesh Pet Farm, Cootehill e: info@cavanpetfarm.com
Spooktacular events for children.  Let the Addams family guide you through the animal kingdom. Meet Harry Potter, his owl, the hocas pocas witches, cats,rats, snakes and more. For adults and teens: for a fright on Halloween night come to the pet farm and make your way through the spine chilling house of horrors. The ultimate Halloween horror experience. For info or to book t:  +353 (0)87 418 4871 or 087 061 9913


WALKING- Click here for Cootehill Town Heritage Walking Tour

ANGLING - Click here for further information on Angling in Cootehill

Angling Guide/Ghillie/Boat Hire
Gerry Duffy, The Wier, Emmett Street, Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan
Gerry is an angler with 40 years experience and an intimate knowledge of the fisheries  of this region. Specialising in fly-fishing for Pike, Gerry also offers fly-casting tuition for beginners and improvers and caters for Autumn/Winter Pike. Gerry also provides a game angling and ghillie service fishing for trout and salmon and hires tackle and boats.
t: +353 (0)42 966 3601 or t: +353 (0)87 627 1993 www.gerryduffy.com



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