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Bailieborough
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Bailieborough is a
vibrant and busy town situated 50 miles from Dublin in the scenic
hills of south east Cavan. Bailieborough was founded in the early
17th century by William Bailie, a planter from Ayrshire in Scotland.
Nothing survives of the Castle he built beside the local lake,
Today the town boasts a fine public library, the tastefully restored
17th Century Wesleyan Chapel Arts and Cultural Centre and a leisure
centre with swimming pool. There are also a number of 19th century
churches, a Masonic hall and a market house which can be visited.
Walkers will enjoy a ramble through the Castle Lough Forest located
just outside Bailieborough. Exploring the forest you will find the
ruins of Dungannon Fort and also a monument to those who died in the
1748 rebellion at nearby Rebel Hill.
Bailieborough is dramatically located under the watchful eye of
Lough-an–Leagh mountain (1119ft); an area of outstanding natural
beauty. On a fine day it is possible to see 14 counties from the
summit of the mountain.
The town lake and several other lakes surrounding Bailieborough
provide excellent coarse and pike fishing ensuring the area is very
popular with anglers. |
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