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The Driver's Guide
CLOUGH OUGHTER CASTLE
FOLLOW M3 TO N3 TO R212 IN CAVAN
15 min from Cavan
Clough Oughter Castle is a ruined circular castle, situated on a small Island in Lough Oughter, 4 kilometres east of the town of Killeshandra in County Cavan. The castle is located in what was once the historic Kingdom of Breifn and while the exact date construction began is unknown, it is estimated to have started in the first quarter of the 13th century. Lough Oughter is also regarded as the finest inland example of a flooded drumlin landscape in Ireland and home to a rich and varied wildlife.
THE MARBLE ARCH CAVES GLOBAL GEOPARK
FOLLOW M3 TO N3, TO A509 TO MARBLE ARCH RD
45 min from Cavan
Located in the rugged mountainous uplands and the gentle rolling lowlands of Counties Fermanagh and Cavan, the Geopark takes in the world-famous Marble Arch Caves and boasts some of the finest natural landscapes in Ireland and offers a window into the area’s 650 million year past. A recognised UNESCO geological heritage site, the Geopark takes in numerous sites throughout Cavan and Fermanagh many of which are open to the public. All of the sites provide for a variety of interests including not only geology but also archaeology, history, folklore, wildlife
and activities such as cycling and walking. Waterfalls, old abbeys, megalithic tombs, forests, fabulous landscapes and amazing show caves are among some of the attractions.
experience living Irish culture and participate in interactive cultural events in a friendly environment. A trip to a bog, traditional turf cutting, a tractor trailer ride, getting a chance to make soda bread and seeing a sheepdog at work are just some of the activities on offer you can opt for.
All events and activity programmes need to pre-booked, on 046 9434135 or info@causey.ie.
HAMWOOD HOUSE
R157 NEAR DUNBOYNE
Hamwood House is a Palladian Georgian house, which was built in 1768 just outside Dunboyne, County Meath. The gardens at Hamwood fall into three parts. First, there is the Woodland, which features conifers, camellias, azaleas, rhododendrons, herbaceous plants and ferns. Visitors can also discover the Palladian Rose Garden and a Walled Garden with lily pond, herb garden, magnolias and more.
Groups by arrangement, contact owners directly at +353 1 8255 210.
44 IRELAND’S ANCIENT EAST
CAUSEY FARM
FROM KELLS TAKE THE ATH- BOY RD AND HEAD TOWARDS FORDSTOWN USING THE R164 5 miles from Kells
Causey Farm in Navan, County Meath is one for big kids and small kids alike. A variety of activity programmes are available throughout the year for adults and children.
The 300 acre open farm run by the Murtaghs gives visitors a chance to