Holiday Cottages,
Co Cavan, Ireland

Co Cavan enjoys beautiful rural landscapes as well as numerous lakes and rivers making it ideal for both an activity packed family holiday or as a peaceful holiday retreat. You can choose how much or how little you want to do during your stay at Creeny Holiday Cottages but we are certain you will leave feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. The following visitor attractions and places of interest are just a sample of what is available. If you have any particular places you want to visit or activities you want to try out, just let us know and we will try to provide you with relevant information.

Golf:
No matter where you are in Cavan, you'll never be more than a ½ hour's drive from an enjoyable round of golf. There are pitch'n'putt facilities in many local towns while the experienced golfer can choose to play some more challenging courses, including the magnificent championship course at the Slieve Russell Hotel and Country Club.

Some Golf Courses near to Creeny Holiday Cottages are:

• Clones Golf Club - 18 holes
• Monaghan - 18 holes
• County Cavan Golf Club - 18 holes Parkland Course
• Belturbet Golf Club - Parkland Course
• Blacklion Golf Club - 9 hole Parkland Course
• Slieve Russel Golf Club - 18 hole Parkland Course

Cycling:
The Kingfisher Cycle Trail covers over 300 miles of fully mapped and signposted cycle route from Cavans' lakelands to the Atlantic Coast. There are two local bicycle hire shops:

• On Yer Bike Tours - tel +353 (0) 49 95 22219
• Padraig Fitzpatrick Cycles, Belturbet - tel +353 (0) 49 9522866

Horse Riding:
Cavan's rugged and beautiful countryside can also be enjoyed from a different kind of saddle with a number of excellent riding centres located throughout the county.

• Greystones Equestrian Centre
  Located in the charming village of Glaslough near Monaghan, you can ride in the grounds of Castle Leslie (venue for Paul & Heather MacCartney's Wedding) and get tuition as well.
• Redhills Equestrian Centre
  A family run centre specialising in children's holidays and progressive teaching. Instruction is geared to all standards, both in riding and stable management. Students can train to become BHSAI instructors.
• Cavan Equestrian Centre
  Specialising in horse and pony shows and sales. Monthly show jumping events of 2 - 5 day duration. Three international show jumping events per year for ponies, young riders and seniors.
• Lough Sheelin Equestrian Centre
  A new purpose built cross country course set in 36 acres or private parkland. Scenic trails along the lake allows riders of all levels pleasurable and exciting rides. Lessons, breaking, schooling, livery and sale of quality horses and ponies. Approved by A.I.R.E

Marble Arch Caves:
One of Europe's finest show caves allowing visitors to explore a fascinating, natural underworld of rivers, waterfalls, winding passages and lofty chambers. Located at Florencecourt, Co Fermanagh the Marble Arch Cave complex has good car parking, a souvenir shop, restaurant, exhibition area and an audio visual theatre. The caves are situated in a National Nature Reserve.

Tours of the caves last approximately 75 minutes and are suitable for people of any age of average fitness. (Comfortable walking shoes and a warm sweater are recommended). Tours of the cave complex start with an underground boat trip, after which your trained guide will conduct you through a variety of cave formations, including the "Moses walk" which must be seen and experienced to be fully enjoyed.

Florencecourt House & Castle Coole:
These National Trust Properties are located in neighbouring Co Fermanagh and offer an insight into the grand country house lifestyle enjoyed by influencial families in times gone by. Guided tours and special events are run throughout the summer holiday period.

Giant's Causeway:
No visit to Ireland would be complete without a visit to this World Heritage Site located on the north Antrim Coast of Northern Ireland. Cooled volcanic rock created the unusual formations that cover the cliffs and coastline but the legend of Irish Giant, Finn MacCool building a causeway to Scotland to fight a rival has a more romantic ring to it.

Atlantic Coastline:
Dramatic cliffs that drop sheer into the pounding waves below or miles of unspoiled Blue Flag sandy beaches are scattered all along the Altlantic Coastline of the West of Ireland.