Events

Adventure

Loughcrew Adventure Course

Oldcastle,
Co. Meath

t: +353 (0)49 854 1356
f: +353 (0)49 854 1921
e: info@loughcrew.com
w: www.loughcrew.com

The zip wire flies you 130 metres into the forestry, from here small paths lead you through the pine trees to other areas where each activity takes place in its own clearing. The activites include a rope course, 10 metre high climbing and abseiling wall, archery, orienteering and team building. A hike to Loughcrew's hidden lake brings you to the 'Raft Building' area where each team has to build a raft to get to the island.

Angling / Fishing

Game Fishing

Lough Sheelin, Mountnugent
River Blackwater, North of Kells

There is a water here to suit all tastes, including one of Europe’s most famous brown trout fisherys is in Lough Sheelin.

Lough Sheelin near Mountnugent

Season: The season begins in March when the trout are feeding on freshwater shrimp and freshwater louse. Useful fly patterns are Hares Ear, Claret & Mallard, Sooty Olive; even a large black lure e.g. Sweeney Todd, fished on the point on a sink tip line.

Permits: a Shannon Regional Fisheries Board (ShRFB) permit is required and is available from their office at the lake.

t: +353 (0)49 433 6144 or head office t: +353 (0) 61 300 238
e: angler.support@shrfb.ie
web: www.shrfb.ie to purchase online

Regulations: A comprehensive set of regulations apply.

River Blackwater, North of Kells

Season: 1st March to 15th September.

Angling Methods: Fly-fishing, dry fly, wet fly, and nymph fishing.

Permits:
The Flying Sportsman Sports Shop, Carrick Rd, Kells, Co. Meath
t: +353 (0) 46 924 0205

The Sports Gallery, Castle Street, Kells, Co. Meath
t: +353 (0) 46 924 0114

Regulations: Bag Limit, As per permit

Coarse Fishing

Bailieboro & Virginia Angling Centres:

Mullagh/Bailieboro Lakes and rivers >> Download Map
Virginia Lakes and rivers >> Download Map


Gerry Murray - Virginia
t: 00 353 49 48185

Peter Crosby - Bailieboro
t: +353 42 9666320

There is no close season for coarse fishing in Ireland. Roach and perch in particular, can be fished all year round. Species such as tench, bream and rudd, which are most active in warmer weather, have a natural season extending from April to October.

Walking & Cycling Trails

Mullagh Hill Walk

Mullagh

Distance: 2km Grade:Moderate

Terrain:Hillside walk on pathway
Park at the amenity area on the lake shore outside Mullagh on the Virginia Road (R194). Walk along the main road towards Cavan for 300 metres. There is a sign on the right hand side pointing to a hill walk. The path way is good but steep. Wonderful 360 degree views across Counties Cavan and Monaghan.

Mullaghmeen Forest Walk

Mullaghmeen is located 8km west of Oldcastle

Distance: 5.5km Grade: Easy / Moderate / Hard

Terrain: Good pathways through woods. There are a number of trails varying in length from 1 to 13 mils long. Yellow trail is 2 miles long, White trail is 6.5 miles long and the Blue trail is 13 miles long for the experienced walker.

Deerpark Forest Walk

Virginia (A Slí na Sláinte Route)

Distance: 5.5km Grade: Easy

Terrain: Good pathways through woods and along the lake shore
A beautiful forest walk in the town of Virginia. Slí na Sláinte signs are located throughout.

Castle Lough and Forest Walk

Bailieborough

Distance: 3km Grade: Easy

Terrain:Forest park and lake shore.
Begin at the Castle Lake outside Bailieborough on the Shercock Road (R178). Follow the path around the lake enjoying wonderful views. Fishing stands available.

Dun na Ri Forest Park

Kingscourt

Distance: 4 walks of approximately 1.5-2km

565 acre Dun na Ri Forest Park is just outside Kingscourt along the banks of the River Cabra

Riding/Equestrion

Kells Equestrian Centre

Carlanstown, Kells

Tel: +353 (0)46 9246998
Rita Dunne +353 (0)86 8499201
Marita Dunne +353 (0)87 9544351
Fax: +353 (0)46 9246024

Email: kellsequi@hotmail.com
Website: www.kellsequestrian.com

Kells Equestrian Centre boasts an all-weather arena, indoor arena, qualified instructors and livery.

Kells Equestrian also provides a full range of ancillary services ranging from pony/summer camps to birthday parties, details available on request. Pony Camps are held from Easter time, onwards throughtout the summer months. Showjumping also takes place durign the year at Kells Equestrian Centre.

Golfing

Virginia Golf Club

Virginia, Co. Cavan

t: +353 (0) 49 854 8066
w: www.parkhotelvirginia.com/golfindex.html

Nine hole parkland course with narrow tree lined fairways overlooking lough Ramor.
Course Facts: 9 Holes Par: 64 Length: 4139m

Kells Equestrian Centre

Carlanstown, Kells

t: (+353)(0)49 8540218
f: (+353)(0)49 8540218
e: rosshouse@eircom.net
w: www.ross-house.com

Ross Equestrian Centre is situated on a 400 acre farm along Lough Sheelin and an approved member of AIRE. We offer ride-outs and lessons individually or in classes. We have regular show jumping clinics on our large sand arena 80m by 50m and the warm-up arena 40m by 30m.

On the 5km cross-country-course beginners and the experienced riders can test their ability. For the young riders we run pony camps regularly. We also train and exercise your pony/horse.

Headfort Golf Club

Kells, Co. Meath

t: +353 (0) 46 9240146
w: www.headfortgolfclub.ie

Established in 1928, Headfort Golf Club is one of the finest parkland complexes in the Country. Boasting a 36 hole layout, both courses have beautiful trees which enhance this picturesque setting.
Course facts: 2 x 18 Holes Courses, Par: 72/75, Length 7,098 yards & Par: 72, Length: 5973 yards

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