Belturbet Railway Museum - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Belturbet Railway Museum

Belturbet Railway Station which opened in 1885 was built and operated by the Great Northern Railway Company of Ireland. They had both Broad gauge 5ft 3” and Narrow Gauge 3ft trains running. At Belturbet the line connected with the Great Northern Railway broad-gauge branch to Ballyhaise on the Clones to Cavan line, and at Dromod connected to the Midland Great Western Railway mainline from Dublin to Sligo. The line was extended to Arigna in 1920.

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Drumlane Abbey and Round Tower

Drumlane Abbey and Round Tower

5.01km from Belturbet Railway Museum

Drumlane's round tower is an impressive historic monument located in a monastic site in Milltown, County Cavan. Founded in 555 AD by Saint Columba, the tower stands near an abbey and church and remains an enduring tourist attraction in Cavan today. All that remains today are the remains of a round tower and gothic style church from the medieval period.

Inishmuck

Inishmuck

5.75km from Belturbet Railway Museum

Inishmuck is an island in County Cavan. It is situated nearby to Ardonan. It was a greenish island and there are so many things to see and do here.

Killywilly Lough

Killywilly Lough

6.61km from Belturbet Railway Museum

Killywilly Lough is a lake in County Cavan and has an elevation of 47 metres. Killywilly Lough is situated northeast of Cranaghan, close to Ardue House. A good picnic location and also there are so many things to see and do here.

Alder Cottage

Alder Cottage

7.26km from Belturbet Railway Museum

Alder Cottage is a four-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath, delight. On the main level you’ll have everything you could imagine: a vaulted master bedroom, a great room opening onto a huge porch with a fireplace, and a vast kitchen. Upstairs two bedrooms, a sitting room, and attic space complete this simple, sophisticated home.

Woodford Cottage

Woodford Cottage

8.14km from Belturbet Railway Museum

Woodford is one of a collection of traditional stone farm buildings located on the Crom estate that now function as cosy holiday homes, set on one of Ireland’s best conservation sites. This pretty cottage boast stunning views over a small woodland and a welcoming open fire.

National Trust - Crom

National Trust - Crom

8.41km from Belturbet Railway Museum

The Crom Estate is a nature reserve located in the south of County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, along the shores of Upper Lough Erne. It is one of three estates owned and managed by the National Trust in County Fermanagh, the others being Florence Court and Castle Coole mansions. The estate comprises 1,350 acres, composed primarily of riparian forest. Some trees are so ancient that physical access is restricted.

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County Cavan

County Cavan

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County Cavan is a county in Ireland. It is in the province of Ulster and is part of the Border Region. Cavan is known as 'The Lakeland County' and is reputed to contain 365 lakes. The county contains forests such as Bellamont Forest near Cootehill, Killykeen Forest Park at Lough Oughter.

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