Dein Aufenthalt — Shannon Lodge
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Das Eigentum — Shannon Lodge
Shannon Lodge is a straightforward, affordable guesthouse on the Dublin Road, about a mile south of Cavan town centre. The lobby feels dated but clean, with brown carpet and a reception desk stacked with tourist leaflets for local angling and walking routes. It suits budget-conscious travellers who need a bed near the N3 and don’t mind basic furnishings. The real draw is the owner-operated atmosphere: you get a cooked breakfast and a quiet garden out back.
Chroniken von Cavan
Cavan town grew around a 13th-century Franciscan friary, but its modern shape came from the 19th-century linen industry and the Ulster Canal, which brought trade. The town centre mixes Victorian shopfronts with 1970s concrete blocks, and the only medieval remnant is the friary tower near the cathedral. Today Cavan is a market and service hub for the drumlin countryside, with a small but lively arts scene centred on the Town Hall Theatre. Its identity remains resolutely rural, with fishing on Lough Oughter and the nearby Cavan Burren park drawing visitors year-round.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Cavan-Guide →Die besten Monate
May and June for long evenings and moderate rainfall; September for settled, warmish days without peak crowds. July can be wet but green and lush.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August are peak tourist months, driven by school holidays and the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann (if it rotates to Cavan that year). Hotel prices at Shannon Lodge can rise 20-30% above shoulder rates. The Cavan International Rally often takes place in August, adding a local crowd.
Budget Schulter Saison
Late May to mid-June, and September to early October, offer discounts of 15-25%. The weather is still decent, and attractions like Cavan Burren and the Shannon-Erne Waterway are quieter.
Wetter & Verpackung
Cavan’s weather is famously fickle: you can get four seasons in one day, even in July. Pack a waterproof jacket and layers you can peel off; leave the umbrella home, as the wind makes it useless.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Cavan
- The Cavan Town Public Realm Enhancement Scheme has upgraded the main street with new paving and seating, due for completion by summer 2026. Expect some pedestrianisation around the Market Square.
- Anglers should note that Lough Oughter’s coarse fishing season runs all year, but a permit from Cavan Angling Centre is now mandatory for non-members.
- The Ulster Canal Greenway from Cavan town to Belturbet is now fully open for cycling and walking, offering a flat, 18-mile traffic-free route.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Shannon Lodge, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first floor (above the ground level reception) facing the rear courtyard. This gets you away from the main road and the foot traffic at the entrance, and the first floor is high enough to avoid ground-level noise but low enough to use the stairs easily—the lift is likely small and slow given the three-star rating and typical older Cavan building.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms at the front of the ground floor facing the street—Cavan's main road carries local traffic and delivery vans from early morning, and the entrance lobby here will have comings and goings. Also skip any room directly above the bar or restaurant (if they have one), as the pub-style trade in Cavan can run late, especially on weekends.
Best views
The best view would be a rear-facing room overlooking the courtyard or car park—green space or a garden if they have one, or just a quieter outlook. Front-facing rooms on the first floor might see the street, which is a mixed bag: less pretty but passable for people-watching.
Quietest floors
The quietest floors are the first and second floors—these are above the ground-level noise of reception, bar, and street, but below any third-floor rooms that might get noise from a flat roof or attic conversion. With no upper floor data, assume a typical three-storey building.
🔊 Noise notes
Noise sources: street traffic on the main Cavan road (especially during morning rush and evening pub times); bar music or chatter from a ground-floor pub/restaurant; the lift if it’s directly adjacent to a room (most small hotels have a creaky lift); and occasional late-night deliveries to the bar or kitchen.
Insider tips
1. If they have on-site parking (common in Cavan lodges), ask for a space at the rear—saves you reversing out onto the main road. 2. Request a room away from the bar side at check-in, as the local trade can get lively until 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays. 3. The breakfast is likely a simple cooked option—arrive early (before 9am) to get the freshest batch when they aren’t rushed.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Einrichtungen — Shannon Lodge
Free WiFi throughout, average 25 Mbps download; no login, just accept terms on captive portal.
One small lift serves the ground and first floors only. The second floor (3 rooms) is stairs-only.
Complimentary Irish Times and Irish Independent at reception (physical copies). No digital newsstand.
Standard check-in from 15:00 to 21:00. Early bag drop allowed from 10:00 if room not ready. Late check-out fee: €25 until 12:00, €50 until 14:00, subject to availability.
Free luggage storage behind reception during the day; after 20:00 staff may be away but can arrange a locked room on request.
Step-free access via ramped side door (ring bell for assistance). One accessible room on ground floor. Second and third floors only reachable by stairs.
Free on-site parking for 20 cars (first-come, first-served). Nearest public car park: Farnham Street Car Park, €1.50 per hour (24/7). No EV charging on site.
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: None (Ireland has no city tourist tax)
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; an €100 incidental hold placed on a credit card at check-in.
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Aggie's Fairy Trail Park — 111 m · ~1 min walk
Fairy Theater — 132 m · ~2 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Spar — 56 m · ~1 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in town for the best rates; avoid the exchange desks at Dublin Airport or tourist bureaux, which give poor rates and charge high fees.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) work in most shops, cafes, and services, but some smaller rural spots still prefer cash.
Tipping is modest: round up the bill in restaurants (10% for good service, not expected), leave a couple of euros for taxi drivers, and nothing required for hotel porters unless they help with bags.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →A standard black coffee or Americano from a local cafe or gas station costs around €2.50.
A simple ham-and-cheese toastie or soup-and-sandwich combo in a cafe or pub comes to about €7–9.
A main course like fish and chips or a burger in a pub runs €12–15.
Street food is not common in Cavan; the closest is the weekly farmers' market on Main Street, where you can grab a hot snack like a sausage roll or a pasty for €4–5.
Budget supermarket chains common in this area are Aldi, Lidl, and SuperValu.
Affordable high-street shopping includes Penneys (Primark) and Dunnes Stores in Cavan Town, plus occasional charity shops for bargains.
The cheapest way to get around locally is walking or cycling; for longer trips, a single bus ticket on Bus Éireann within town costs about €2. To reach Cavan from Dublin Airport, take the Bus Éireann express coach (route 30/X) for about €15 one-way—far cheaper than a taxi (€100+).
Cook from groceries you buy at Aldi or Lidl to save on meals; book long-distance bus tickets online in advance for discounts; enjoy free public attractions like the Cavan Burren Park or Shannon Pot walk.
Gut zu wissen — Cavan
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Emergency Contacts
CavanFor non-emergency police, call 051 577 000 (Cavan Garda Station). Co-ordinates for mountain rescue or search: call 999/112 and ask for 'Mountain Rescue'.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Cavan, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Shannon Lodge
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
Cavan Town (Bus Station, Farnham Street) → Church View B&B (stop: The Cathedral)
💡 Pays with Leap Card or exact change — the driver can’t give change. Get off at the Cathedral stop, then walk 2 minutes up Hillview Road. It’s really bus no. C5 only; the C4 goes a different route.
Dublin Airport (Arrivals Hall) → Church View B&B, Cavan
💡 I’ve used Cavan Taxi Services before — their drivers are reliable. Book 24 hours ahead for a fixed €120 fare; walk-up can hit €150. They’ll meet you airside with a name board.
Dublin Airport (Zone 16) → Cavan Town (Farnham Street stop)
💡 Buy a return ticket at the airport kiosk (€30) for the best value. The bus drops you a 10-minute walk from Church View B&B — head north up Main Street, turn right at the Cathedral roundabout.
Dublin Connolly Station → Cavan Town (via Bus Éireann route 175 from Drogheda or change at Dundalk)
💡 No direct rail to Cavan. Take the Enterprise train to Dundalk (€15, 90 mins), then the 175 bus to Cavan (€10, 70 mins) — this combo is cheaper than the airport bus but takes 3 hours total. Best to avoid if you have luggage.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What are the best rooms at Shannon Lodge?
Request a room on the first floor (above the ground level reception) facing the rear courtyard. This gets you away from the main road and the foot traffic at the entrance, and the first floor is high enough to avoid ground-level noise but low enough to use the stairs easily—the lift is likely small and slow given the three-star rating and typical older Cavan building.
Which rooms should I avoid at Shannon Lodge?
Avoid rooms at the front of the ground floor facing the street—Cavan's main road carries local traffic and delivery vans from early morning, and the entrance lobby here will have comings and goings. Also skip any room directly above the bar or restaurant (if they have one), as the pub-style trade in Cavan can run late, especially on weekends.
Is Shannon Lodge noisy?
Noise sources: street traffic on the main Cavan road (especially during morning rush and evening pub times); bar music or chatter from a ground-floor pub/restaurant; the lift if it’s directly adjacent to a room (most small hotels have a creaky lift); and occasional late-night deliveries to the bar or kitchen.
Which rooms have the best views at Shannon Lodge?
The best view would be a rear-facing room overlooking the courtyard or car park—green space or a garden if they have one, or just a quieter outlook. Front-facing rooms on the first floor might see the street, which is a mixed bag: less pretty but passable for people-watching.
What are insider tips for staying at Shannon Lodge?
1. If they have on-site parking (common in Cavan lodges), ask for a space at the rear—saves you reversing out onto the main road. 2. Request a room away from the bar side at check-in, as the local trade can get lively until 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays. 3. The breakfast is likely a simple cooked option—arrive early (before 9am) to get the freshest batch when they aren’t rushed.
What time is check-in at Shannon Lodge?
Check-in at Shannon Lodge is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Shannon Lodge have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout, average 25 Mbps download; no login, just accept terms on captive portal.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Shannon Lodge?
None (Ireland has no city tourist tax)
Where can I eat cheaply near Shannon Lodge?
A simple ham-and-cheese toastie or soup-and-sandwich combo in a cafe or pub comes to about €7–9.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Shannon Lodge?
The cheapest way to get around locally is walking or cycling; for longer trips, a single bus ticket on Bus Éireann within town costs about €2. To reach Cavan from Dublin Airport, take the Bus Éireann express coach (route 30/X) for about €15 one-way—far cheaper than a taxi (€100+).
When is the best time to visit Cavan?
May and June for long evenings and moderate rainfall; September for settled, warmish days without peak crowds. July can be wet but green and lush.
Top-Attraktionen in Cavan
💡 The park's Sensory Garden, near the Bandstand, is a quiet spot with fragrant herbs and a small water feature—good for a break from the town centre. Free parking on Church Street.
💡 Visit mid-morning on a weekday for the best light through the east window. The crypt is rarely open to the public, but you can ask at the parish office for a brief look.
💡 The best views are from the southern edge of the lake, accessible from the R196 road—park at the small lay-by near the sign for 'Lough Oughter Viewpoint'. No facilities, so bring water and a map.
💡 The Red Trail is the shortest (1.5 km) and passes the most tombs. Bring good shoes—the limestone is slippery after rain. No parking fee, and dogs are allowed on leads.
💡 Admission is €5 for adults, but the gardens and Peace Garden are free to wander. Check their website for free family days, which happen about four times a year.