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“ACCESSIBLE” We try to include everybody. All ages, all abilities. A Guide to Accessible Tourism in County Cavan
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Intro Disabled Go
Welcome to the ‘Accessible Tourism Guide to County County Cavan is part of an online accessibility audit called Disabled
Cavan’. The purpose of this guide is to give visitors Go, giving visitors detailed information on over 500 businesses and
information on accessible tourism activities in the activities in the county. Disabled Go helps people make informed
decisions about the levels of access likely to be encountered.
county. Visit www.disabledgo.com and search for Cavan.
There are many attractions that are easy to visit if you
have a disability or require assistance with access or Cavan Access App
are a guardian with small children and a buggy.
Access Cavan iPhone App is now available from the iphone App Store.
This app provides up-to date information and videos on accessibility
Pre-planning will help you enjoy a visit to County in County Cavan. An access map indicates the locations of accessible
Cavan at any time of the year. parking bays.
Enjoying Con Smith Park, Cavan Town
Awards
We have won some awards for our work in this area. In 2013, Cavan
town was the Irish winner of “European Destination of Excellence”
(EDEN) award for ‘Accessible Tourism’ and now ranks in the top towns
for accessibility in Europe.
In 2014 we won a World Responsible Tourism award in the category
'Best for People with Disabilities'. We're also very proud to be an
'Age-Friendly Business Town' since 2014.
Lower Lough Erne 01 Dún a Rí Forest Park
02 Killinkere Pet Farm
03 St. Kilian’s Heritage Centre
04 Ramor Theatre
Global Geopark 05 Cavan County Museum & WW1 Trench Experience
06 Johnstown Central Library Genealogy & Tourism
07 Con Smith Park
Enniskillen
08 Green Lough Eco Park
Manorhamilton Castle Leslie 09 Cavan Leisure Centre
25 26 10 Corravahan House
Blacklion
11 Tanagh Outdoor Education Centre
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Fermana 12 Cavan Equestrian Centre
Burren 25 Florence Court
13 Killykeen Forest Park
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Monaghan Town
SHANNON POT
Upper Lough Erne
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Cuilcagh
16 Beltrubet Railway Station
Swanlinbar
R 200 Monaghan 17 Belturbet Library
18 Turbet Island
N8 7 Crom Castle
Glangevlin
Dowra 19 Ballyhugh Arts & Cultural Centre
Bawnboy
Brackley Lough 22 20 Shannon Erne Waterway
21 21 Bear Essentials
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Ballyconnell Cuillaghan 18 22 Bawnboy Workhouse
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Lake 17 23 Shannon Pot
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Cootehill 25 Market House Tourist Information
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Cavan Town Age Friendly Business Town
Cavan Town has been designated an ‘Age Friendly Business Town’.
Cavan Town is a drumlin town with some hills. However, there has Businesses are encouraged to think about their older customers
been much investment in ensuring that streetscapes, public spaces and to make ‘Age Friendly’ changes in their services.
and public buildings are as accessible as possible.
Con Smith Park, Cathedral Road, Cavan
Getting here:
www.cavancoco.ie
The bus link from Dublin to Cavan (the 109 route) is the first This park is located 1km outside Cavan Town Centre. The Park has
accessible route piloted by Bus Éireann where wheelchair users can accessible paths, a children’s playground with accessible
pre-book a space on the bus. The bus station is in the town centre. equipment and an outdoor gym for adults.
To book your space contact: t: 01 836 6111
There is also an airport link and a service by rural transport which is
Johnston Central Library,
fully accessible and links to outlying rural areas. Farnham Street, Cavan
t: +353 (0)49 437 8300
Free Accessible Bike Hire www.cavanlibrary.ie
The Johnston Central library is an accessible building with a
Cavan County Council operates free bike hire including a wheelchair
fantastic collection of books, audio books and large print books for
adaptable bike for people with disabilities. Bikes include tandems,
all ages and tastes. Staff will help with any query and are on hand to
hand-cycle and universal hand-cycle wheelchair attachments. demonstrate the range of Assistive Adaptive technologies for
To book contact Majella at 049 4378 579 people with visual impairments.
Paddy Jackson using the services at the Library
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Green Lough Eco-Park, Angling in County Cavan
Dublin Road, Cavan
County Cavan is Ireland’s premier angling location. Famous for
www.cavancoco.ie coarse and pike fishing there are also many fine game angling river
stretches. Specially designed wheelchair fishing platforms have
This park is located 1km outside Cavan and was developed as a been installed at:
natural habitat to protect and preserve native plants, wildlife and
habitats at the lake. The car park and paths are fully accessible and • Castle Lake, Bailieborough
the entrance accommodates motorised wheelchairs. • Cuillaghan Lake, Ballyconnell
• Town Lake, Bailieborough
• Mullinary, Cootehill
Cavan Swimming Pool and Leisure Complex, • Town Lake, Killeshandra
Drumalee, Cavan • Holy Lake, Belturbet -Put & Take Trout fishery.
• Lough Gowna, Dernafest Shore, north and south from the
t: +353 (0)49 436 2888 shore near car park with assistance.
www.cavanleisure.ie • Lough Ramor (at the ferry steps), Virginia
25m pool accessible via a hoist. The accessible changing rooms are • Lough Sheelin (accessible angling boat can be made
fitted with hydraulic changing benches and ceiling tracking hoist. available on request from IFI Sheelin Office 049 433 6144)
The astro turf pitch is accessible to all.
For information on Accessible Angling in Cavan contact
John Hancox and Gerry Somers using the equipment at the leisure centre
Inland Fisheries Ireland at 049 433 7174
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Other amenities in County Cavan Bear Essentials & Silver Bear Centre,
Bawnboy
Cavan Burren Park,
t: +353 (0)87 761 0537
Blacklion www.bearessentials.ie
t: +353 (0)49 952 6121 Accessible Teddy Bear Gift Shop and Crafts Studio Experience.
www.thisiscavan.ie Unique Teddy Bear Gift Shop, Silver Bear Visitor Centre, gardens,
playground and picnic areas.
When in County Cavan make sure to visit Cavan Burren Park outside Open Tuesday – Saturday 9am – 6pm or prior arrangement
Blacklion in West Cavan. With five trails including one multi-access
trail, visitor centre, megalithic tombs, stunning views, spectacular
geology and 5000 years of history at your fingertips. Facilities Cavan Canoe Centre
include toilets, parking and interpretation.
Carratraw, Butlersbridge
t: +353 (0)87 290 5752
www.cavancanoeing.com
Cavan Canoe Centre delivers guided canoe, kayak and boat trips
around scenic Lough Oughter. The centre is equipped to cater for
visitors with intellectual and physical disabilities. Call in advance to
discuss options.
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Fun at Killinkere Visitor Farm
Cavan County Museum Killinkere Visitor Farm
Virginia Road, Ballyjamesduff Lisnagirl, Virginia
t: +353 (0)49 854 4070 e: ccmusuem@eircom.net t: +353 (0)85 493 44
www.cavanmuseum.ie www.killinkerevisitorfarm.ie
Housed in a beautiful 19th Century building, the museum’s Visitor farm with large and small animals. Suitable for visitors with
collection consists of valuable artefacts relating to Cavan’s history disabilities. Children will enjoy petting and feeding the animals. Nature
including a wide range of medieval and archaeological pieces. The walks, heritage trail, pony rides, tractor trailer rides (suitable for wheel-
building, galleries and garden area are accessible to all. chairs) and hands on farming fun.
Many galleries contain touch screens computers that give
information on the displays. The touch screen displays incorporate Castle Saunderson International
sound, text and images. Guided tours are available upon request.
A coffee shop and children's playground are also available. Scouting Centre, Belturbet
Cavan County Museum is also home to the World War 1 Trench t: +353 (0)49 389 1204
Experience. Visit one of the largest replica trenches in the UK or www.castlesaunderson.com
Ireland and experience the sights and sounds of war.
Castlesaunderson Scouting Facility flagship project is fully accessible.
Access features include lift, ramps, push button accessibility doors,
parking bays, low access reception desk, accessible toilets and shower
blocks.
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Multi-Access Trails Accommodation in County Cavan
Most hotels, B&Bs and self-catering properties have accessible
Dun a Rí Forest Park, Kingscourt rooms and many are listed on www.disabledgo.com – the online
Beautiful, historic forest park with four marked trails and one access audit which describes in great detail the level of
access for all trail. Flora and fauna, sculpture trail, picnic benches. accessibility in all properties in County Cavan.
For information on accommodation in County Cavan go to
Killykeen Forest Park, Cavan www.thisiscavan.ie
Beautiful forest park wrapped around the Lough Oughter Lake
system. Walks, cycle trails, picnic benches and swimming.
Con Smith Park, Cavan town
This park is located 1km outside Cavan Town Centre. It has
accessible paths, a children’s playground with accessible
equipment and an outdoor gym for adults.
Green Lough Eco Park, Cavan town
The car park and paths are fully accessible and the entrance
accommodates motorised wheelchairs.
Cavan Burren Park, Blacklion
The 1km multi-access path gives visitors a flavour of the wonder of Enjoying a coffee at the Cavan Crystal Hotel
Cavan Burren Park. The path passes by megalithic tombs, glacial About us
erratics and affords wonderful views for miles around. This is Cavan! is the official tourism body in County Cavan. We are
part of Cavan County Council. In Cavan, we care about inclusivity.
Our goal is for everyone to feel welcome. We are continuing to work
hard to ensure everybody can participate and enjoy all that Cavan
has to offer.
For further information contact t: +353 (0)49 4378 543 or
email fun@thisiscavan.ie or visit www.thisiscavan.ie
Disclaimer
While we have taken every care to ensure accuracy in every aspect
of this brochure, we are not responsible for errors or omissions.
“CAN DO” Contact details: Cavan Tourist Information Office Johnston Central Library Farnham Street, Cavan, Ireland t: +353 (0)49 433 1942 e: fun@thisiscavan.ie w: thisiscavan.ie
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