Ballyjamesduff
What the town offers
This is Ballyjamesduff
Ballyjamesduff is located in the East of County Cavan, in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands. A famous town, Ballyjamesduff is referenced in the Percy French song “Come back Paddy Reilly to Ballyjamesduff”, which was written about a local man from the area who emigrated.
The lakeside four-star Crover House Hotel and golf course is located only 8KM away. The town is the home to Cavan County Museum and the World War 1 Trench Experience – Cavan’s biggest tourist attraction. Located in the former Convent of St Clare, the award-winning Museum collects, conserves and displays the material heritage and culture of County Cavan. The museum also hosts a year-round programme of events, readings, performances and workshops and also hosts the only replica WW1 trench of its kind in Ireland or the UK. There is a café, shop, children’s playground on site and a 1km ‘Nun’s walk’.
There are other activities available in the vicinity including Deerpark Forest in Virginia, Carraig Gardens in Mountnugent, the Knights and Conquests Visitor Centre in Granard, Lough Crew in Oldcastle and nearby Lough Sheelin brown trout fishery which is famous for game fishing.
Garden and tearooms open 11am – 4pm Friday to Sunday. Group bookings welcome. Free Admission.
Award-winning museum. WW1 Trench Experience, 1916 Rising Experience, Peace Garden, shop, cafe, playground, exhibitions and Nun’s Walk.
The largest outdoor replica trench in Ireland or the UK – includes visual and sound effects. On the grounds of Cavan County Museum.
Award-winning hotel overlooking Lough Sheelin with spectacular views. Restaurant, bar and lakeside golf course.
9 holes | Metres: 3306
Stunning course by Lough Sheelin
A cosy 2-bedroom cottage 1 mile from Ballyjamesduff and Cavan County Museum. Cavan town is just a short drive away.
Experience a time of Knights & Conquests. An interactive and fun journey through time.
2km family friendly walk in the grounds of Cavan County Museum. Children’s playground, coffee shop, WW1 Trench Experience and GPO outdoor experience also available.
A neogothic castle, tearooms and world famous gardens