Ballyconnell

Ballyconnell (Irish: Béal Átha Conaill, meaning “Entrance to the Ford of Conall”) is a town in County Cavan. It won the Irish Tidy Towns Competition in 1971 and was also winner in 1975.

It lies astride the Shannon–Erne Waterway which was opened in 1993, formerly known as the Woodford Canal which was finally completed in 1860. Prior to being canalised it was known as the River Grainne. The town sits at the foot of Slieve Rushen mountain and is a mile from the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Places to stay near Ballyconnell

The Keepers Arms (1.2km from Kingfisher Trail)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

There have been incidences this summer (2017) of cyclists getting lost on the Southern Loop between Clones and Carrick-on-Shannon, due to inadequacy signage. On investigation it appears that directional signs on certain sections of the route are missing, hidden by overgrown vegetation and in some cases have been vandalised to point in the wrong direction.

Therefore anyone planning to cycle the route solely by following the signage would be strongly discouraged from doing so.

We have passed on our concerns to the relevant councils and hope that these issues will be resolved quickly. Thank you for considering the Kingfisher Cycle Trail.

Places to stay near Ballyconnell

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Therefore anyone planning to cycle the route solely by following the signage would be strongly discouraged from doing so.

We have passed on our concerns to the relevant councils and hope that these issues will be resolved quickly. Thank you for considering the Kingfisher Cycle Trail.