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Kingscourt is a busy market town in the south-east corner of County Cavan. With Cabra Castle 4 star hotel and several B&Bs in the locality, visitors to the town are spoiled for choice. Visitors can explore Dun a Rí Forest Park or play 9 holes of golf at Cabra Castle Golf Course.
Kingscourt's Catholic Church, sitting on a ridge high above the town, displays excellent stained glass windows by the renowned Irish artist Evie Hone, who also provided designs for Eton College Chapel.
Situated one mile from Kingscourt, Dun a Rí Forest Park is a place of beauty. Situated in a tranquil glen, Dun a Rí is home to stoat, hare, mink, rabbit and otter, as well as red and grey squirrel along the banks of the River Cabra, which runs through the park. Take a romantic walk through deep, leafy glades over old bridges. See marvellous views north to Slieve Gullion in County Armagh and the Mountains of Mourne. Some interesting features in the park include Cromwell's bridge, a wishing well and an ice house. There are four walks of approximately 1.5 -2km in length in the park. Click here for map.
Nearby Lough-an-Leagh mountain (1119ft) is an area of outstanding natural beauty. On a fine day it is possible to see 14 counties from the summit. There is a beautiful walk at the top of Lough-an-Leagh - click here for details.
A number of surrounding lakes, such as Ervey and Greaghlone are well stocked with many species of coarse fish. Click here for further information on angling in Kingscourt.
To the south-west of Kingscourt is Muff Rock, scene of an annual horse fair on August 12th the origins of which date to prehistoric times. Muff Fair is widely regarded as the Oldest Horse Fair in Ireland.
CLICK HERE FOR PLACES TO STAY
PLACES TO EAT IN KINGSCOURT
Cabra Castle Hotel & Restaurant t: +353 (0)42 9667030
Murtagh's Bar & Restaurant t: +353 (0)42 9667660
Dun a Ri House Hotel & Restaurant t: +353 (0)42 9668091
THINGS TO DO
Dun a Ri Forest Park
Dun a Ri is one of the most beautiful and tranquil forest parks in Ireland. With the Cabra River running through the park, small waterfalls, several historical sites of interest, a diversity of flora and fauna and four mapped walks Dun a Ri has something for all the family. Located 1 mile north of Kingscourt on the R179 to Carrickmacross. Click here for map of Dun a Ri Forest Park.
Lough-an-Leagh
Located on the Kingscourt - Bailieborough Road, Lough-an-Leagh (the Lake of the Cures) is one of the highest points in Cavan. With stunning views of the surrounding countryside, visitors can visit the Mass Rock, enjoy a picnic in beautiful surroundings or walk along the mountain top and nearby forest (7km). Click here for details.
EVENTS
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
click here for press release>> pdf version
THINGS TO DO NEAR KINGSCOURT
Brú na Bóinne, Donore, Co Meath
Bru na Boinne - the Palace of the Boyne- is the name given to one of the world’s
most important archaeological landscapes, dominated by the spectacular prehistoric passage tombs of Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth. UNESCO has designated Brú na Bóinne a World Heritage Site. Constructed during the Neolithic or New Stone Age, the passage tombs of Brú na Bóinne are about 5000 years old. Located 2km west of Donore Village on L2. Open Season: Newgrange - all year. Open Season: Knowth - Easter to October. Pre-booking for tour groups (extremely busy during summer
months). t: +353 (0) 41 988 0300
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 and secret locations of this region. Gerry specialises 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 service fishing for trout and salmon. Gerry will also hire Fishing Tackle, boats and ghilie service.
t: +353 (0)42 9663601 or t: +353 (0)87 6271993 www.gerryduffy.com
Click here for further information on Angling
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