Bawnboy Neighbourhood Guide
Cavan
Bawnboy is a small rural village in west County Cavan, in the H14 Eircode area, close to the Cavan–Fermanagh border and the foothills of the Cuilcagh Mountains. It serves the surrounding townlands, with Ballyconnell to the east, Swanlinbar to the north-west and Corlough nearby. The area is known for its agricultural landscape, lakes, rivers and access to the wider Shannon–Erne region.
Area character
Quiet, rural and community-oriented, with a village-centre feel and dispersed countryside housing. Bawnboy suits residents seeking space, outdoor recreation and a slower pace, while larger shopping and service centres are available in Ballyconnell, Swanlinbar and Cavan town.
Schools
- Bawnboy National Schoolprimary
- St Patrick’s College, Cavansecondary
- St Bricin’s College, Belturbetsecondary
- Ballyconnell vocational and secondary education facilitiessecondary / further education
Transport
- Local and regional bus services serving Bawnboy and surrounding villagesbus
- R205 regional road through the Bawnboy arearoad
- N87 route via Ballyconnell and Swanlinbarroad
- N3 access towards Cavan town and Belturbetroad
- Ballyconnell and Swanlinbar connections for onward travelbus / road
Amenities
- Bawnboy village shops, services and community facilitiesshopping / community
- Bawnboy Workhouse and Heritage Centreheritage
- Bawnboy National School playing fields and local sports facilitiessport / recreation
- Ballyconnell town centre, supermarkets and servicesshopping
- Shannon–Erne Waterway and nearby lakes and countrysideoutdoor recreation
- Cuilcagh Mountain and Marble Arch Caves areaoutdoor recreation / visitor attraction