Bellsgrove is precisely at the
Gateway to the Lakelands. Discover the magic and
mystery of this ancient county - take to the water
or lose yourself in its forests just 3 minutes
walk away.
In Co Cavan there is something interesting around
every corner; gently sloping landscapes, a lake
for everyday of the year and winding rivers. Just
at the back of Bellsgrove the Rampart River winds
its way into Lough Ramor.
Co Cavan is a great setting
for water sports of all kinds, fishing, all year
round adventure sports and pleasure cruising.
Golfing at the Park Hotel Virginia, Headfort in
Kells and Cavan Golf Course is a popular choice
and hill walking are available close by if a holiday
close to water is not on the visitor's agenda.
Theatre lovers will be especially
pleased with our Ramor Theatre, located in the
centre of Virginia along the banks of the Rampart
River. List of upcoming events will be posted
on this site.
Shoppers can take the bus to
Cavan, Navan or Dublin. Bus stop again is only
minutes away. Relax and enjoy bird’s eye
view of Lough Ramor on the southern side of route
to Dublin and pass through” the beautiful
county of Meath”. Tara is also to your right
on this bus route
Things to do in
Virginia
Ramor Theatre
Main St t: +353 (0)49 8547074 Click here http://www.ramortheatre.ie/calendar.html
Virginia Golf Club
t: +353 (0)49 8548066
Angling Click
here
http://www.cavantourism.com/html/angling_virginia_bailie.asp
www.cavanmusic.com
has festival updates.
Festivals/Events
inVirginia
Killinkere Whit Jamboree
Usually June Bank Holiday Weekend
Killinkere Leisure Centre t: +353 (0)49 8547864
Fashion show, parachuting, hot air balloon display,
kids entertainment;
face painting, playmaking, bouncy castle, live
music.
Virginia Fair
Usually the end of June
A reconstruction of Virginia's original 'Fairday'
with animals, trading on the street, craft demonstration
and entertainment.
Usually the end of August
Virginia Agricultural Show
Regarded as one of the leading agricultural shows,
Virginia Show is in its 66th year growing in stature
and importance. There are over 450 classes with
over EUR50,000 prize money. The Show promises
to be an outstanding event showcasing Ireland's
finest livestock. In addition, there are classes
for garden produce, home industries, fruit and
flowers, photography, handwriting, dogs and pets.
Many producers will offer home produced food so
visitors can savour the flavour and bring home
fresh high quality food.
The highlight of the day is the crowning of the
24th Baileys Irish Champion Dairy Cow.
Full details from the Show Office
t:+353 (0)049 8547197 Fax t: +353 (0)49 8548308
e: virginiashow@eircom.net or
http://www.virginiashow.com
Virginia Pumpkin Festival
http://www.pumpkinfestival.ie
Usually the end of October
Things to do near
Virginia
The Causey Farm
Girley, Fordstown, Navan, Co Meath
t: +353 (0)46 34135 e: info@causeyexperience.com
Be Irish for a day on the Causey Farm. A hands-on
insight into life with an Irish farming family.
Cut turf in the bog, make brown bread, speak Gaeilge
(Irish), play hurling, work a sheepdog, dance
an Irish jig, make a sugan rope, milk a cow, play
the bodhran, eat wholesome Irish food and enjoy
a traditional Irish ceili.
Be Irish for a Day runs every
Saturday from June to September. The day starts
at 2pm and finishes around 8pm. Other days can
be arranged on request. Tea and scones and four
course traditional Irish meal included.
Ross House Equestrian
Centre
Mountnugent,
County Cavan,
IRELAND
Tel/Fax (+353)(0)49 8540218
email rosshouse@eircom.net
http://www.ross-house.com/
Bailieborough Swimming
Pool & Leisure Centre
Chapel Road
Bailieborough
Co Cavan
t: +353 (0)42 966 6644
Leisure centre with gym, 20m swimming, kiddie
pool, steamroom, jacuzzi and sauna.
Virginia Golf Club (9
Hole)
t: +353 (0)49 8548066
Nine hole parkland course with narrow tree lined
fairways overlooking Lough Ramor
Length of Course 4139m (4,484 yards). Par 64
Headfort Golf
Club
Kells, Co.Meath, Ireland
Tel: +353 (0)46 9240146
Fax: +353 (0)46 9249282
Email: info@headfortgolfclub.ie
http://www.headfortgolfclub.ie/
