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Mountnugent is a
charming village beautifully situated on the River Inny and the
eastern shores of Lough Sheelin, one of the most famous wild brown
trout fisheries in Europe.An angling permit from the Shannon
Regional Fisheries Board is required to fish on Lough Sheelin.
Crover House Hotel and Golf Course near Mountnugent has stunning
views of Lough Sheelin. The golf course which was built in 2000 has
matured very well. It will test your skills with its par 3's which
require an iron shot with pinpoint accuracy into the sand base
greens surrounded by deep bunkers. The greens are built to a very
high standard USPGA specification. Horse riding is also available at
Ross House which is a local equestrian centre and guesthouse
In the middle ages, Lough Sheelin was a border between the
Anglo-Normans and the O'Reilly family. The remains of Crover Castle,
which stands on an island on Lough Sheelin, date from this time.
Crover House Hotel has been named after the castle and stands on the
panoramic shores of Lough Sheelin.
Mountnugent has many reminders of Ireland's past. One mile from the
village at Dungimmin, and dating from the 4th or 5th Century, is one
of the few Ogham stones in County Cavan. Carraig Craft Visitor
Centre is a local basketry museum with an exhibition of traditional
baskets in rod, rush, and straw. Audio visual presentation, craft
shop, tourist information, coffee shop, bus and car park facilities
are all available.
Church Island, which lies some distance from the shore of Lough
Sheelin, contains ruins of what may be those of a late medieval
church which was situated on the island. |
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