22/05/2026
We are Row Campsite Cavan - a small back to basics (rural and quiet - no street lights, no passing traffic, no pavements!!!) situated in Killeshandra, Co Cavan, Republic of Ireland.
We have grass pitches for tents, a farmhouse which has kitchen facilities for all campers and 4 electrical hook up for campervans/motorhomes situated on the beautiful strand over looking the lough.
We have toilet and shower facilities.
We are ideally situated for fishing around the lakes of Killeshandra.
We have a row boat for hire with adult and child life jackets and we also have a canoe for hire - if you are brave enough you can row to Cloughoughter Castle - The Castle tower on its own island in Lough Oughter
Well behaved dogs/fur babies are allowed - we are a working farm located in a farming community so we would still ask you to respect our neighbours and not let your dogs off the leash- however we have Killykeen Forest Park only a 10 minute drive away and we also have The Killeshandra Loop Walk which goes around the town, through the woods
What could be better??
🌤🌤🌞 - Just a little info on what is around Killeshandra
We have a GAA football pitch in town and situated next to it is the childrens playground
We have a 1688 Jacobean Church referred to as The Church of the Rath situated at the lower end of the town and is well worth a look.
We have Killeshand Pizza and Chinese Takeaway, Alberta's burgers and pizzas.
The Lough Bawn Hotel does bar meals.
We have Costcutter Supermarket which does hot food, fresh rolls/sandwiches/ hot deli.
The Apple Green petrol station has a hot/cold deli
We also have Owens mini supermarket for all your supplies
Places to visit
DRUMLANE ABBEY
Milltown is 15 minutes away and is home to Drumlane Abbey which is the remains of a monastery believed to have been built in the year 555. There is still a round tower which is intact, well worth a visit!
CAVAN TOWN
Cavan town is 20 minutes away -
Odeon Cinema
bowling alley
Kool Kids indoor play centre
Cavan library with wifi
Cavan swimming pool and leisure centre
Shopping, plenty of places to eat, restaurants, pubs
CAVAN MUSEUM
Cavan Museum is located in Ballyjamesduff which is just a 40 minute drive - well worth a look - there is a huge replica of WW1 trenches, it's the largest outdoor WWI replica trench open to the public in Ireland and the UK. The Trench opened in August 2014 and includes sound and visual effects to enhance the experience and educate visitors on life in the trenches in World War 1. The trench, built to the specifications and manuals of the Irish Guards and used by the Royal Irish Fusiliers at the Battle of the Somme 1916 is over 350m long and includes frontline, communication and support trenches. Over 6000 sand bags were used in its construction.
There is also a replica of the GPO 1916 with a replica kitchen from that time as well as a sequence of events story boards as to what happened and where during the Easter Rising of 1916.
Amongst other things are the history of GAA in County Cavan and the history of Cloughoughter Castle ( it's a Castle tower on its own island in Lough Oughter!!)
THE GLENVIEW FOLK MUSEUM
The Glenview Folk Museum is located just outside Ballinamore in Co. Leitrim and is owned and ran by the Kennedy Family. The Museum was set up in the year 2000 as it was identified that Ireland was losing its heritage and true identity. The Kennedys recognised the importance of preserving the past for the future.
The museum consists of many different attractions from old household & farm items to vehicles and a full street scene which has been fully reconstructed to really give you a feel for 1930s Ireland.
KNIGHTS & CONQUESTS HERITAGE CENTRE
The Knights & Conquests Heritage Centre in Granard, Co Longford is only 30 minutes away. Experience a time of Knights & Conquests in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands. Don the clothes of our Norman ancestors and walk on an interactive journey through time. See what it feels like to be a king or queen in your own game of thrones. Have a fun and unique experience with your family and friends.
THE ULSTER CANAL STORES VISITOR CENTRE AND LACE MUSEUM
The Ulster Canal Stores Visitor Centre, Lace Museum, Restaurant and Craft shop is situated in Clones at the heart of the Drumlin countryside in County Monaghan, only 40 minutes away from the Campsite.
The Centre is based in a recently refurbished former canal storehouse built in the late 1800’s. The limestone cut building is quaint yet welcoming and retains many of its original features. Perfect for a stop-off while deciding on where next to explore in Ireland’s Ancient East. Why not relax in the restaurant with a Cream Tea or coffee from the Lucaffé range, before visiting the Clones Lace Museum portraying the social history of the area?
CLONES TOWN
Clones town boasts of a wealth of historic sites dating as far back as the sixth century, and throughout the summer the Centre offers guided heritage tours prior arrangement. With free on site parking, full disabled access and childrens playpark nearby, it's a lovely place to visit.
MARBLE ARCH CAVES
The Marble Arch Caves are only 40 minutes away - you can experience a fascinating natural underworld of rivers, waterfalls, winding passages and lofty chambers while stunningly beautiful cave formations glisten all around. Tour groups depart the visitor centre throughout the day - the tour consists of a short walk down through the Marble Arch National Nature Reserve; a 10 minute underground boat journey ; and a pleasant stroll of approximately 1.5km through the showcave. There are a few sets of steps within the showcave system and 150 steps to exit the cave. The tour guide will pause along the way to give a fun; interesting; and educational commentary suitable for all age groups to engage with and enjoy. The tour lasts 75 minutes. Please ring them to check opening times and availability.
BUNDORAN BEACH
Bundoran beach is just 80 minutes away with lots to see and do - road train, swimming pool, funfair, bowling alley , amusement arcades a beautiful drive via Enniskillen through the beautiful Fermanagh countryside; driving along the shore of Lower Lough Erne and through the town of Beleek and onto Bundoran
CAVAN BURREN PARK
Located in the Marble Arch Caves UNESCO Global Geopark just 50 minutes drive away. A Geopark is an area recognised by UNESCO (the United National Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation) as having exceptional geological heritage. This means that Cavan Burren Park as part of the Geopark is a really good example of a natural landscape that provides good opportunity for education, has a particular scientific value and is pretty impressive to look at! Geoparks are not just scientific though – they are also important for highlighting the culture, archaeology, wildlife and history of an area. There are numerous sites to visit across the Geopark, from waterfalls and abbeys to mountains boardwalks and forests trails.
TULLYNALLY CASTLE AND GARDENS
Only 40 minutes away in Castlepollard, Co Westmeath, the castle dates back over 350 years. The Pakenhams (later Earls of Longford) settled here in the 17th century and three generations still live here as their family home.
The layout of the gardens and magnificent parkland date mainly from the early 1800s, but the present owner, Thomas Pakenham, has added many new features.
The main path leads to the walled Flower Garden and the llamas and the stone “Nandi" (sacred Indian bulls) next door or take the path to the Grotto with fantastic carvings by a local artist.
Or follow the Forest Walk to the Chinese garden and onto the Lower Lake with its pair of swans.
Everywhere you will find superb trees and views – and pretty ornamental summer houses to rest in.
For tree enthusiasts, there is a special Tree Trail to follow and for children an exciting Treasure Trail to explore.
After exploring the gardens you can return to the sunny Tearoom in the Castle Courtyard which offers teas, coffee and delicious homemade food throughout the day – And don't miss the splendid family coach on display.
BELTURBET RAILWAY STATION
Belturbet Station in County Cavan has been fully restored and now houses an interesting exhibition telling the story of the railway age.
Belturbet was the only station on the Great Northern Railway System to be built entirely of cut stone.
Take a guided, self-guided or virtual tour around this historic location steeped in heritage.
View Belturbet Railway Station restoration projects and a selection of antique machinery from rural Ireland.
Railway Road,
Belturbet,
Co Cavan
MARGET OF NEW ORLEANS BIRTH PLACE
The Angel of the Delta, The Bread Lady of New Orleans, The Celebrated Margaret, Margaret of Tully, Margaret of New Orleans, Mother Margaret-these are all titles for a remarkable woman, who was considered by countless thousands of all creeds to have been a living saint.
A woman of unsurpassed charity, she was a champion of the underprivileged and the destitute.
She had been a washerwoman and a peddler, yet when she died she received a state funeral.
Tully,
Carrigallen,
Co Leitrim H12 X003
CORLEA IRON AGE ROADWAY AND VISITOR CENTRE
Hidden away in the boglands of Longford, not far from Kenagh village, is an inspiring relic of prehistory: a togher – an Iron Age road – built in 148 BC. Known locally as the Danes’ Road, it is the largest of its kind to have been uncovered in Europe.
ENNISKILLEN CASTLE
Nestled amid Fermanagh’s Lakelands on the banks of the picturesque River Erne you will find Enniskillen Castle. This fine castle, once the home of the Gaelic Maguire chieftains, represents an important part of Fermanagh’s rich history and heritage.
Enniskillen Castle presents an array of 19th century barracks buildings surrounding the Medieval Castle Keep; to the south with its distinctive turrets is the 17th century Watergate and to the east is the Heritage Centre built in 1992.
Throughout the 16th century the junior branch of the Maguires ruled Fermanagh from Enniskillen Castle, their stronghold being captured and retaken many times by the O’Donnells, O’Neills and the English.
The Heritage Centre exhibits the collections of the County Museum in award winning displays enhanced by audio visual programmes about Fermanagh’s history, wildlife and landscapes. There are also special exhibitions throughout the year.
On view at Enniskillen Castle are the Heritage Centre, the Castle Keep, Watergate and the Arcaded Barracks
DEVENISH ISLAND
The most important of Lough Erne’s many island church settlements, Devenish was founded in the sixth century by Saint Molaise. Admire the beautifully carved, intricate details including a ruined Augustinian abbey with figures and sculptures and climb the round tower. The round tower stands at 30 metres (100ft) tall – internal ladders inside the tower mean the visitor can climb to the top and marvel at the spectacular views.
Also situated on the island are the walls of the Oratory of Saint Molaise who established the monastery in the 6th century, on a pilgrim route to Croagh Patrick.
Devenish Island can be found just outside Enniskillen, County Fermanagh approximately 1 and half miles by car, followed by a short boat trip.
BOAT TRIPS TO DEVENISH ISLAND
For more details on boat tours to Devenish contact: Fermanagh Tourist Information Centre T: 028 6632 3110
Opening times:
Centre open daily 10am to 6pm. Closed September – Easter. Operating on Saturday, 13th & Sunday, 14th September for Heritage Weekend – departures at 10.00, 13.00, 15.00 & 17.00.
The ferry leaves from Trory Point. For further enquiries please contact either:
Castle Archdale Country Park 028 68621588. Ferry Mobile 07702 052 873
Please contact Castle Archdale Country Park on 028 6862 1588 to confirm opening times and arrangements for the Visitor Centre and the Round Tower.
CROM CASTLE
On the shores of the Upper Lough Erne in County Fermanagh lies one of the most important nature conservation sites owned by the National Trust – Crom Estate.
The 1,900 acre estate includes the largest surviving area of oak woodland in Northern Ireland and one of the most important and least spoilt freshwater habitats in the British Isles.
The wealth of wildlife at Crom is exemplified by the presence of two rare butterflies – the purple hair-streak and wood white, the elusive pine marten and the largest herony in Ireland.
There are many fine old buildings which enhance the landscape including the ruins of The Old Castle, Chrchton Tower and Crom Church. The 19th century castle is private and not open to the public.
A Visitor Centre houses an exhibition on the history and wildlife of the estate, lecture room, the Little Orchard Tea Room, a small shop, slipway and seven excellent self catering cottages. Boat hire and overnight bird and mammal watching hide can be arranged through the Visitor Centre. Day tickets for coarse fishing are available.
Crom Castle is within easy driving distance of two other National Trust properties in Fermanagh – Florence Court and Castle Coole.
CASTLE COOLE
On the outskirts of Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh stands Castle Coole, the family home of the Earls of Belmore and one of the treasures of the National Trust.
Designed by James Wyatt, this magnificent neo-classical house took ten years to build. It was completed in 1798.
The interior of the house was created by some of the leading craftsmen of the late 18th century with chimney pieces carved by Westmacott, plasterwork created by Rose, scagliola columns and pilasters created by Bartoli.
Highlights of a tour of Castle Coole are the magnificent state rooms with their sumptuous Regency furnishings. These include the State Bedroom said to have been prepared for a visit by George IV in 1821.
The surrounding estate is a fitting setting for the house, with parkland, Lough Coole and extensive woods.
Visitors may enjoy walks in the grounds and also see the Grand Yard, the Servants’ Tunnel, the recently restored Ice House, the dairy, stables, laundry house and display room which includes the Belmore Private Coach.
A major stonework restoration programme was completed in 1988 after seven years of work. her Majesty, the Queen Mother, re-opened Castle Coole to the public.
Castle Coole is within easy reach of two other National Trust properties in County Fermanagh – Florence Court and Crom Estate.
FLORENCE COURT
Florence Court is a large 18th-century house and estate located 8 miles south-west of Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is set in the foothills of Cuilcagh Mountain.
The nearby village is distinguished by the one-word name Florencecourt. It is owned and managed by the National Trust and is the sister property of nearby Castle Coole. The other National Trust property in County Fermanagh is the Crom Estate.
The house features exquisite Rococo decoration and fine Irish furniture, many pieces of which were acquired for the property by the National Trust and others loaned from other Irish houses.
The majority of the original furnishings were removed when the Cole family moved to Perthshire in 1973 but many were returned at the bequest of the Dowager Countess of Enniskillen on her death in 1998.
Pleasure Garden
The expansive pleasure garden was landscaped in the mid-19th century, with panoramic views of Benaughlin and Cuilcagh mountains. It features Victorian specimen trees and displays of both temperate and semi-tropical plants, principally rhododendrons.
Summer House
Also known as the heather house. The present structure is a reconstruction of an 18th-century thatched summer house. It is located on a prominent spot at the top of the pleasure garden, with views of the garden and Benaughlin mountain.
The structure was rebuilt by the National Trust in the late-1980s to designs based on 19th-century photographs of the feature. The foundation and cobbled floor are the only parts of the 18th-century structure that remain. In 2015 the summer house was burnt to the ground by vandals. It was rebuilt in 2016, with a significant proportion of the funding for the project raised from the local community.
FERMANAGH FUN FARM
Fermanagh Fun Farm is a social enterprise (Not for profit making) C.I.C organisation. The farm is a leisure attraction open to the public, providing a fun, engaging, hands on experience.
The farm is home to over 150 animals. All animals are treated as pets and the majority of animals are rescued / adopted.
Fermanagh Fun Farm
4 Slate Quarry Lane
Lisbellaw
BT94 5EE
Telephone: 02866 385060
CARROWHONY PET FARM
Carrowhony Pet Farm always guarantees a warm welcome and is home to Fermanagh’s largest selection of exotic birds and animals from 5 different continents. Our tours are enjoyable, interactive, educational and fun.
Guided tours run daily and are by appointment only.
Tours are enjoyed by all age groups, young and old alike.
The farm is surrounded by beautiful panoramic views of the Fermanagh Countryside and spread over 14 acres.
Holders of Dangerous Wild Animals and Zoological License. Wheelchair Friendly.
Carrowhony Pet Farm
135 Lisnagole Road, Lisnaskea, County Fermanagh, BT92 0QH
Tel+44 (0) 7546270282
BAILIEBOROUGH BRIDEWELL
Built in 1833, this haunting jail, once a holding place for petty criminals, vagrants, and those awaiting trial now invites visitors to experience the chilling reality of life behind bars in 19th-century Ireland
Main Street,
Bailieborough,
Co Cavan,
Ireland A82 P6X0
Tel: 042 941 1003
Website: bailieboroughbridewell.com
STRTROKESTOWN PARK HOUSE, GARDENS & NATIONAL FAMINE MUSEUM
Strokestown Park is a Palladian style Georgian house in Strokestown, County Roscommon, Ireland, set on about 300 acres (120 ha).
The house served as the family home to the Mahons, a well-known military family, from the 1600s until 1981. Captain Nicholas Mahon was the first to be granted around 2,700 acres in the Barony of Roscommon in February 1666 while he was later granted over 3,000 acres in the baronies of Roscommon and Ballintober in July 1678.
The later grant was originally in the possession of the O'Conor Roe and became the Strokestown estate.
In 1696, a house appeared to have been completed by John Mahon which had earlier been started by his father Captain Nicholas Mahon. This was likely built on top of a ruinous sixteenth century castle structure which was said to have been destroyed in 1552 by Mac Diarmada.
By the early 18th century, the estate comprised over 11,000 acres (4,500 ha), scattered throughout northeast County Roscommon. Later, his great-grandson, Maurice Mahon, purchased several additional lands, following elevation to the Peerage of Ireland as the first Baron Hartland in 1800.
The present house was likely constructed around 1729 to a design often attributed to the architect Richard Castle. It incorporated part of the earlier 1696 structure and later a portico was added around 1820.
The Great Irish Famine of the 1840s is considered to be the single greatest social disaster that occurred in 19th-century Europe.
Famine had troubled countries across Europe in the 1830s and early 1840s, but – from 1845 to 1847 – it devastated the island of Ireland.
Over 2 million people – almost a quarter of the entire population – either died or emigrated in what became known as ‘An Gorta Mór’: the Great Hunger.
At the National Famine Museum this tragic chapter of Irish history is explored through the prism of dramatically different parallel lives.
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And of course we have many lakes for fishing - 365 lakes to be exact - one for every day of the year
Prices as follows-:
🏕️1 person tent...€12 a night
🏕️2 person tent...€20 a night
🏕️Family tent ...€25 a night
Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a lead when the Campsite is busy.
(if requested an EHU cable can be supplied for €5 a night)
🚙Motorhomes, campervans are €30 a night with Electrical Hook Up (€25 without Electric Hook Up )
🛶🚣♂️Rowboat or canoe hire (including life jackets) €30 full day or €25 for a morning/afternoon.
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