Blacklion Neighbourhood Guide
Cavan
Blacklion is a small village in west County Cavan, close to the Leitrim border and the northern end of Upper Lough MacNean. It sits near the Cuilcagh Mountain area and the Marble Arch Caves UNESCO Global Geopark, with Swanlinbar, Glenfarne, Kiltyclogher and Glangevlin among the surrounding localities. The village is within the F91 routing-key area and provides a modest rural service centre for the surrounding countryside.
Area character
Rural, scenic and community-oriented, with a compact village centre, lakeside and mountain landscapes, and a strong outdoor and heritage focus. Blacklion is quieter and more dispersed than a town, so residents generally rely on nearby villages and larger centres for a wider range of services.
Schools
- St Patrick’s National School, Blacklionprimary
- Swanlinbar National Schoolprimary
- St Hugh’s National School, Dowraprimary
- St Michael’s College, Ballinamoresecondary
- Enniskillen secondary schoolssecondary
Transport
- Local and regional bus services serving Blacklion and surrounding villagesbus
- N16 via Glenfarne and Sligoroad
- N87 via Swanlinbar and Ballyconnellroad
- Sligo railway stationrail
- Enniskillen transport connectionsbus
Amenities
- Blacklion village shops, cafés, pubs and local servicesshopping and dining
- Blacklion Community Centre and local sports facilitiescommunity and leisure
- Upper Lough MacNean lakeshore and walking routesoutdoors
- Marble Arch Caves UNESCO Global Geoparkheritage and leisure
- Cuilcagh Mountain Park and nearby walking trailsoutdoors
- Local GP, pharmacy and other essential services in the surrounding villageshealthcare