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The town of Virginia is pleasantly sited on the shores of Lough Ramor only 1.5 hours from Dublin. With four hotels, a caravan park, several restaurants, a nine-hole golf course, beautiful woodland walk and the Ramor theatre, Virginia has much to offer.
An angling hub, Virginia is located on the shores of Lough Ramor, popular with pike anglers. Lough Sheelin, the famous brown trout fishery is 15km away. A tackle and bait shop is located in the town.
The annual Virginia Street Fair, held on the last Sunday of June every year, is a reconstruction of Virginia's original 'Fairday' with animals, trading on the street, craft demonstration and entertainment. Visitors can see Cavan's largest display of vintage vehicles and participate in traditional Irish music and dancing.
Virginia Agricultural Show takes place in August annually and is one of the biggest and most exciting shows in the Ireland. The Virginia Pumpkin Festival, is held annually during the October Bank Holiday weekend and has become a massive event with artists such as Mundy and Sharon Shannon performing in the Pumpkin Marquee over the weekend.
Four miles north of the town is Killinkere, the reputed birthplace of American Civil War general, Philip Sheridan. The Killinkere Whit Jamboree is a major festival, run in the grounds of Killinkere Leisure Centre. The festival takes place annually over the Whit (June) Bank Holiday weekend and boasts an unrivalled selection of events for all ages.
Click here to visit the local website for more information about Virginia.
CLICK HERE FOR PLACES TO STAY IN VIRGINIA
PLACES TO EAT IN VIRGINIA
The Marquis, Virginia Park Hotel t: +353 (0)49 8546100
Lisgrey House Pub & Restaurant, Lisgrey Crossroads t: +353 (0)49 8547161
Lakeside Manor, Dublin Rd t: +353 (0)49 8547216
Fortune Palace Chinese Restaurant, Main St t: +353 (0)49 8548683
The Woodbine Bar & Restaurant, Main St t: +353 (0)49 8547620
The Bistro, The Riverfront Hotel t: +353 (0)49 8547561
Willows, The Ramor Lodge Hotel, Main St t: +353 (0)49 8547003
THINGS TO DO IN VIRGINIA
Ramor Theatre Main St t: +353 (0)49 8547074 Click here for programme
Killinkere Visitor Farm
Visit a traditional working farm. Hold a chick. Cradle a puppy. Catch a bunny. Lambs, piglets, kittens, cockatoo, llamas, rabbtis and goats. t: +353 (0)87 259 6890
Virginia Golf Club, Ballyjamesduff Road t: +353 (0)49 8548066
Nine hole parkland course with narrow tree lined fairways overlooking Lough Ramor
Length of Course 4139m (4,484 yards). Par 64
Deerpark Forest Walk, Virginia
A beautiful forest walk on the shores of Lough Ramor. The walk begins at Virginia Rugby Club on the Ballyjamesduff Road in the town. Click here for map.
Angling Click here for information
Lakeland Marine & Tackle Shop, The Courtyard, Deerpark, Virginia
t: +353 (0)49 854 3712
THINGS TO DO NEAR VIRGINIA
St. Kilian's Heritage Centre Mullagh, Co Cavan
t: +353 (0)46 924 2433 e: stkiliancentre@eircom.net
St. Kilian’s Heritage Centre celebrates the life and times of Kilian, a 7th Century saint born in Mullagh. During his mission to Germany, Kilian was martyred, and is now a patron saint of Wurzburg in Germany.
The audio-visual and 15-minute film illustrate the life of St Kilian, his martyrdom, his substantial cult following and the Germany/Mullagh connection. An exhibition brings to life the work of the Irish missionaries in Europe during the 6th and 7th centuries, through maps, photographs, statuettes, manuscript facsimiles and art reproduction.
Ogham stones found locally can be seen at the centre. Craft shop and tea room. Opening times: Easter to Oct, Tues-Fri 10am - 6pm
Sat, Sun and Bank Holidays 2pm - 6pm
Adm: Adults €3 Students, OAP's & Groups, €2.50
The Causey Farm Girley, Fordstown, Navan, Co Meath
t: +353 (0)46 9434135 e: info@causeyexperience.com
Be Irish for a day on the Causey Farm. A hands-on insight into life with an Irish farming family. Cut turf in the bog, make brown bread, speak Gaeilge (Irish), play hurling, work a sheepdog, dance an Irish jig, make a sugan rope, milk a cow, play the bodhran, eat wholesome Irish food and enjoy a traditional Irish ceili. Be Irish for a Day runs every Saturday from June to September. The day starts at 2pm and finishes around 8pm. Other days can be arranged on request. Tea and scones and four course traditional Irish meal included.
Lough Crew Cairns Oldcastle, Co Meath
On top of the highest hills in Co Meath are some of its oldest monuments, the 5000 year
old passage tombs of Loughcrew. Visitors to the monuments are rewarded not only by the ancient sites but also by some of the most stunning views in Ireland. Located East of Oldcastle off the R163. Open all year, free guided tours June to Aug.
Tel +353 (0) 46 924 7840
FESTIVALS/EVENTS IN VIRGINIA
5th - 17th Mar 2009
NYAH Traditional Arts Festival 2008
Co Cavan 300 artists from 18 countries
Click here for details>>
Fri 29th May - Mon 1stJune 2009
Killinkere Whit Jamboree
Killinkere Leisure Centre, Killinkere, Cavan t: +353 (0)49 854 7864
Four day festival featuring fashion show, parachuting, hot air balloon display, kids entertainment; face painting, playmaking, bouncy castle, live music.
August - date TBA
Virginia Agricultural Show
Press Officer. t: +353 (0)46 924 5981 / 087 270 3618 e: kathleenduffy@eircom.net
October Bank Holiday 2009
Virginia Pumpkin Festival Main Street Virginia, Cavan
A weekend filled with live music and street entertainers. Ireland’s heaviest pumpkins competing for €1,000 prize, children’s fancy dress party, barn dance, food & craft markets, firework display at Lough Ramor lakeshore with live music and food.
www.pumpkinfestival.ie e: pumpkin@virginia.ie or t: +353 ( 0)87 697 9853
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