Glangevlin Neighbourhood Guide
Cavan
Glangevlin is a small rural village in north-west County Cavan, close to the borders with Counties Leitrim and Fermanagh. It lies in the Cuilcagh mountain area, with surrounding upland countryside, bogland and scenic valleys; nearby settlements include Blacklion, Swanlinbar and Dowra. The village is served by the N87 regional road, linking it with the wider west Cavan area.
Area character
Rural, close-knit and tranquil, with a strong agricultural and community character. The landscape is scenic and relatively remote, while larger shops, schools and services are generally accessed in nearby towns and villages.
Schools
- St Patrick’s National School, Glangevlinprimary
- St Patrick’s National School, Blacklionprimary
- Swanlinbar National Schoolprimary
- St Mogue’s College, Bawnboysecondary
- St Clare’s Comprehensive School, Manorhamiltonsecondary
Transport
- N87 regional roadroad
- Local roads to Blacklion, Swanlinbar, Dowra and Ballinamoreroad
- Bus Éireann and local bus services in the wider west Cavan areabus
- Sligo railway stationrail
- Carrick-on-Shannon railway stationrail
Amenities
- Glangevlin village shops and community facilitiesshopping and community
- St Patrick’s Church, Glangevlincommunity and worship
- Cuilcagh Mountain and surrounding upland walking routesoutdoors and leisure
- Marble Arch Caves Global Geoparkheritage and leisure
- Blacklion and Swanlinbar local servicesshopping and services
- Ballyconnell and Ballinamore town-centre servicesshopping and healthcare