Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesMultidisciplinary arts project featuring nature photography, music, and family-friendly workshops and soundwalks at Johnston Central Library.
Why it matchesEnjoy the full range of facilities at Cavan Swimming Pool and Leisure Complex, County Cavan, including a fully equipped gymnasium, sports hall, aerobics room, 25m swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, and sun bed.
Why it matchesEstablished in 2008, Cavan Adventure Centre is an outdoor adventure facility that supplies numerous land and water based activities suitable for all ages.
Why it matchesClough Oughter Castle stands alone on a small island in the middle of Lough Oughter, hire a canoe and paddle out to explore the castle.
Why it matchesWorld War 1 Trench Experience is becoming a prominent attraction for visitors since it opened in August 2014, and includes sound and visual effects to enhance the experience and educate visitors on life in the trenches.
Why it matchesKillykeen Forest Park is a Coillte forest park in Cavan forest, open to the public all year.
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Why it matchesCorravahan House was built to the design of architect William Farrell in Georgian style, and constructed around 1840 by Reverend Marcus Gervais Beresford.
Why it matchesWith its 68m spire and flanking domes, the Roman Catholic cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim is one of the most impressive and eye-catching buildings in the town.
Why it matchesThe design of the St. Fethlimidh’s Cathedral is in middle-pointed Gothic style.
Why it matchesBelturbet Railway Station was the Northern Terminus for the famed Cavan Leitrim Narrow Gauge Railway Line which served Belturbet, Ballyconnell, Ballinamore, Dromod and Arigna.
Why it matchesExplore local heritage and the dedicated Clones Lace Museum at this restored waterside visitor centre.
Why it matchesThe original round tower at Drumlane Abbey in County Cavan, was made of wood but replaced with stone in the 12th century under the stewardship of Augustinian monks.
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