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to tradition, Conall Carnagh, one of the most renowned of the Red Branch
knights of Ulster, was slain here in the first century; hence it was called
Bel-atha-Chonaill, the mouth of the ford of Conall. Read the meanings
of other Irish place names.
Ballyconnell is a situated on the
Shannon-Erne Waterway
in the summer season it is a hive of activity with cruisers plying their
leisurely way along the canal, from 1856 when the canal was opened it
was barges carrying various cargoes that made their was through the town,
originally it was called the Ballinamore-Ballyconnell Canal, it had a
relatively short life being abandoned in 1869. It lay for well over one
hundred years before being restored at great expense.
The town is well provided with pubs,
restaurants, and a nightclub. Being Cavan the fisherman will not be disappointed
in the locality, quality accommodation is available in the Slieve Russell
Hotel, which among its facilities are an 18 hole championship golf course,
several restaurants, bars and a country club.
You can delve into the past there are many sites
sites of archaeological interest these include the promontory fort at
Ballyhugh and Killycluggin where the famous decorated stone which carries
the sites name was found. Also in the locality there was in early medieval
times a school dedicated to classical studies situated at Tomregan close
to Ballyconnell, an unusual carved head found on the site now resides
in Ballyconnell Parish Church.
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