Killeshandra
What the town offers
This is Killeshandra
Killeshandra, near Lough Oughter, in the heart of the UNESCO Geopark, is a picturesque village surrounded by water and an angling centre of international renown. Nearby 240-acre Killykeen Forest Park offers walkers, cyclists, anglers and those with a love of nature a scenic and peaceful environment. The 12 Km Killykeen Way greenway links the village and the forest park. Nearby Cavan Adventure Centre offers a range of land and water-based activities including kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding and boat hire. There are several B&Bs, self-catering accommodations and traditional pubs in the area. Food is available in the Loughbawn Hotel.
Attractions such as Cavan Burren Park, the Shannon Pot, Cavan Museum and the WW1 Trench Experience, Florencecourt House and the Marble Arch Caves are within 45 minutes’ drive of Killeshandra. Nearby is the impressive Lough Oughter Castle, sited on an island in the middle of Lough Oughter. Built by the Anglo-Normans in the early 13th century it was soon captured by the O’Reilly clan, the Irish rulers of east Bréifne, who used it as a prison for the duration of the Middle Ages. Owen Roe O’Neill, leader of the anti-English revolt of the 1640s, died here in November 1649. Tours to the Castle can be arranged through Cavan Adventure Centre. The Rath Church in the town indicated the site where a rath or ringfort once existed and from where the town takes its name Cill na Seanratha, meaning the Church of the old Rath or ringfort.
Golfers will enjoy playing the PGA National course at nearby Slieve Russell, Cavan and Farnham Estate Golf Courses, all within 20 minutes of the town.
Intro to fishing for children and adults. Professional guide for experienced anglers. Boat trips on the River Erne.
Pike Guide. Pike fly dresser, blogger.
Enjoy a day out on water or land. Hydro Bikes, Pedal Boats, Boat Hire, Laserclay and lots more.
Angling centre with accommodation, boat hire, engines and fishing guides. Surrounded by lakes, beside Killykeen Forest Park
Accommodation with a choice of activities for all. Pike, Trout and Coarse Fishing holidays a speciality. Located beside Killykeen Forest Park for walking and cycling.
Land and water adventures – kayaking, tours, inflatable waterpark and more in the Hidden Heartlands on the stunning waterways of Cavan.
Dramatic 13th century Norman Castle in the middle of Lough Oughter accessible by water only.
Homely B&B on the outskirts of Killeshandra, surrounded by lakes, beside Killykeen Forest Park
Recognised by UNESCO for unique geological landscapes, the Geopark spans the uplands of Cavan and Fermanagh. Year round programme of events.
Welcoming B&B overlooking Eonish Lake on the edge of Killykeen Forest Park
Inflatable waterpark on the lake. Fun for all ages on trampolines, slides, climbing frames and more!
Immerse yourself in the Great Outdoors with this accessible outdoor practice, which includes asanas to help align mind, body and spirit, in harmony with nature. Located at Cavan Adventure Centre, near Butlersbridge and only 8km from Cavan town.
Crenagh Lake trout fishery
Season: 1 May – 31 Oct
Distance: 6km Grade: Easy/Moderate Terrain: Forest path
Part of Failte Ireland’s Looped Walks Network
Wrapped around Lough Oughter. Walking and cycle trails inc the Killykeen Way greenway, picnic benches, lake swimming, coffee, toilets. Home to CABU lodges.
Distance: 12km greenway linking Killykeen Forest Park and Killeshandra Terrain: Tarmacked path
Trailhead: Killykeen or The Pleasure Lake, Cavan Road, Killeshandra
Accommodation and boat hire in the heart of Killeshandra. Close to lakes, cycling, walking trails, forest park and heritage sites.
23-acre 18 hole par 3 golf course in scenic drumlin countryside. Bar and restaurant.
Perfect for biking the Killykeen Greenway, kayaking on lough Oughter, Killykeen Forest Park or doing the Killeshandra Camino
Good quality, good value pub grub in the heart of Killeshandra in the Geopark and Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands
Atmospheric graveyard with ancient origins. One of the few Jacobean style churches remaining in Ireland.
