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Kingscourt is a busy
market town in County Cavan. It is located in the south east of the
county near near the borders of Meath, Louth and Monaghan. The town
was founded near the site of the old village of Cabra, by Mervyn
Pratt, towards the end of the 18th century, and was completed by his
brother, the Rev. Joseph Pratt.
Cabra Castle, a Norman-style castle, is located near the town. The
castle has, in recent years, been restored and expanded and is now a
four star hotel with a lovely golf course set in its grounds
Adjacent to Cabra Castle is the wonderful Dun a Rí Forest Park, a
place of surprising contrasts. Located in a peaceful glen, Dun a Rí
is home to stoat, hare, mink, rabbit and otter, as well as red and
grey squirrel along the banks of the River Cabra, which runs through
the park. Take a walk through deep, leafy glades over old bridges.
See marvellous views north to Slieve Gullion in County Armagh and
the Mountains of Mourne. Some interesting features in the park
include Cromwell's bridge, a wishing well and an ice house. There
are four walks of approximately 1.5 -2km in length in the park
Nearby Lough-an-Leagh mountain (1119ft) is an area of outstanding
natural beauty. On a clear day it is possible to see 14 counties
from the summit of the mountain. A number of surrounding lakes, such
as Ervey and Greaghlone are well stocked with many species of coarse
fish. To the south-west of Kingscourt is Muff Rock, scene of an
annual horse fair on August 12th the origins of which date to
prehistoric times. Muff Fair is widely regarded as the Oldest Horse
Fair in Ireland. |
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