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Killeshandra is a
picturesque countryside village surrounded by lakes. It is situated
18km from Cavan Town, the principal town in the county. Owing to its
location near Lough Oughter and Portaliffe Lake, Killeshandra is an
angling centre of international renown. Being surrounded by water
the town is an excellent location not only for angling but also for
canoeing and boating holidays. Walking holidays are popular with
four mapped way-marked walks within 30 minutes drive from
Killeshandra.
Killeshandra Town Lake on the outskirts on the town, is an ideal
venue for all sorts of water sports. It is now a venue for a round
of the All-Ireland Power Boat Championships. Water skiing and jet
skiing are also very popular.
In addition to angling the village is famous for friendly people,
traditional music and lively pubs.The Killeshandra Festival of the
Lakes takes place annually over the June bank holiday weekend. With
music and craic in many of the pubs, the festival also features a
family fun day on the Strand, table quizzes, car treasure hunt,
sports day and children's talent show.
Killeshandra is only 5km from the magnificent forest park at
Killykeen. This 240-acre Forest Park is a wonderland of lakes,
rivers and forests. It offers walkers, anglers, cyclists and those
with a love of nature a scenic and tranquil environment in which to
indulge their love of the great outdoors. Marked trails lead into
the forests where visitors can view the park's fauna and flora,
disturbed only by the sound of birdsong and the rippling waters of
Lough Erne.
Just outside Killeshandra is the impressive Lough Oughter Castle,
which is sited on an island in the middle of Lough Oughter. Also
near Killeshandra is Trinity Island and Abbey, one of the oldest
ecclesiastical sites in Cavan
Surrounded by green fields, forests, lakes and rivers Killeshandra
offers the visitor a relaxed and enjoyable break from the frantic
rush of everyday city life. |
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