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Weekend Hotspot - Crover House Hotel & Golf Resort Co Cavan
County Cavan is rarely visited by tourists, relative to other parts of Ireland. The Lake Country, County Cavan has a huge number of lakes and rivers and as the locals say there are 365 of them, one for each day of the year. Known as the country’s premier angling location the River Erne and her main tributaries, the Shannon Erne Waterway and Dromore/ Annalee all dominate the middle of the county and further east lies the upper River Boyne system. The village of Bel-
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as Cavan County turbet is a good Museum and St. place to use as a Killian’s Heritage base if you want Centre; cultural to partake in lake centres such as activities The Cavan Genealogy Shannon Erne Centre, Ballyhugh Waterway which and Maudabawn; was reopened historic churches in 1994 is also and abbeys such called the Ballyas the Wesleyan in connell and Ballinamore Canal. It ■ Celebrity Hotelier Kingscourt and my favourite Kilmore can be navigated Eamonn Gillespie Cathedral near by boaters as far Cavan. Also offered as the shores of Lough Erne. The foothills of are championship golf, horse the nearby Iron Mountains, riding and a memorable visit meanwhile, can be explored to the Silver Bear Centre in by hikers of any experience. Bawnboy will enthuse your Cavan also has a rich his- children for years to come. torical and cultural identity Cavan is most certainly a with many museums such fisherman’s paradise! Roach, bream, tench, perch, eels, hybrids and pike abound in the lakes, rivers and streams with game fishing for brown trout in Lough Sheelin. On the lake shore here you will find Crover House Hotel commanding stunning views across the water & rolling countryside including an executive 9-hole golf course. This hidden gem is an ideal short break location only 40 minutes from the M3 (Dublin Road) and 1½ hours from
For our best deals call 0044 28 9038 1111 or visit www.mooneyhotelgroup.com northern counties. All guest rooms boast many features one would expect to find in a leading four star hotel even though the property is technically three stars. A recently opened gourmet restaurant “ Ashcourt “ is fast becoming a must visit experience for foodies across the region offering the finest locally sourced ingredients presented with a contemporary twist ! The Lakeview bar & bistro is more casual with wholesome dining by the fireside or for a real treat visit the new lobby lounge for afternoon tea. The perfect wedding venue enjoy a red carpet welcome and champagne reception on the outdoor Lake view Terrace in summer before celebrating in the the ambient banqueting suite. A new serenity suite offering bespoke treatments such as facials, massage and nail care are all adapted to suit any occasion. Crover House Hotel is managed by celebrity hotelier Eamonn Gillespie. A native of Bruckless in County Donegal, he spent many years as Director of hospitality at Harvey’s Point on Lough Eske before a
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l a t e r stint reinventing the Central Hotel in nearby Donegal town. Early into his tenure at Crover House you can already see his evervecent passion for style and excellence radiating throughout. His renowned award winning cabaret experience will launch in summer 2015 after two taster Christmas cabaret evenings on December 6th & 20th featuring Red Hurley, Gene Fitzpatrick, Kathy Durkin, Titanic Dance Troupe and Brendan Shine while Dave Lawlor & his band ring out the old and
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bring in the new on December 31st. Crover House Hotel under the leadership of the suave Eamonn Gillespie is fast becoming one of the finest destination venues in Ireland. - Go soon! For best rates visit www.croverhousehotel.ie Robert Walshe is a travel broadcaster with Q Radio in Northern Ireland and Travel Editor for River Media newspaper titles across the island of Ireland. www.robertwalshe. com