County Cavan - The North West Region of Ireland

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Cavan is home to the north-west of Ireland's beautiful Lake Country, a unique landscape that offers some of the best angling to be found anywhere in Europe. Add to this the lush rolling hills, beautiful forest parks and friendly people and it is a great place to stop off for a while on your tour of the north-west of Ireland.

The choice of activities in Cavan is second to none. It is, of course, famous for its lakes and waterways where angling, river cruises, kayaking and other water sports are to be found everywhere. However, Cavan holds its own in other respects too. It has great golf courses, beautiful walking and cycling trails and equestrian pursuits are particularly popular here. And if you need that extra adrenaline rush, you could always try ODD games park, which offers laser combat, mud buggies, hovercrafting and more. For those interested in an educational experience, Breifne College offer a wide range of course.

While Cavan town is the main urban centre in the county, there are plenty of other charming towns and villages that are well worth a visit, such as Cootehill, Virginia, Ballyjamesduff and Bailieborough. Other major attractions in the region include the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark, Cavan County Museum and Drumlane Abbey.

You will find a great choice of places to stay in Cavan, ranging from upmarket hotels to peaceful riverside lodgings. For four-star luxury in Cavan town you could try the Cavan Crystal Hotel. For an altogether more rural option the Errigal Country House Hotel in Cootehill offers upscale rooms and lodge accommodation. For the golf fan, Nuremore Hotel and Country Club offers excellent old world accommodation, fine dining and a fine 18-hole golf course in a stunning rural setting.

For riverside self catering accommodation with great amenities the Riverrun Sports Resort & Wildlife Resort is worth checking out. For the more budget conscious there are plenty of B&Bs, guesthouses and hostels available too, with Prospect Bay lakeside B&B in Ballyconnell and Arches Farmhouse near Arvagh being prime examples of the excellent accommodation at affordable prices you will find in Cavan.

Getting to Cavan is easy. In fact, it is difficult not to pass through it if you are touring the north-west of Ireland. It is just a two-hour drive from Dublin and three hours from Shannon Airport. The county's main towns are also served by an efficient bus service.