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Belturbet

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  • 21-11-2013 4:20am
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    ChelleM
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭


    Hi we are looking at coming to Cavan for six to twelve months to visit family and do some travelling.

    We are looking at the Belturbet area - can anyone tell me if its good for families? We have five children aged 2 to 12 - are there any activities near by (I don't mind driving 20 mins) they are into dancing, gymnastics, swimming, singing and girl guides

    The children will also need to go to school - any good ones in that area?

    Any help would be appreciated

    Thanks


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    iverjohnston
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    Houses cheap to rent/but in Belturbet. At last census about 30% were empty. Good secondary school in town, also several National schools. Sporting clubs in town, lots of possibilities for water based sports. Cavan town about 10 minutes drive away for cinemas, more sports etc.


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    culchie farmer
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭culchie farmer


    I used to liv in Belturbet. I was a blow-in, not from the area/County/or Province. I must say the people there were lovely and very friendly. I think the further west you go in Cavan the nicer the people are.
    Unfortunately the economic downturn has affected Belturbet. Alot of shops/houses on main street are empty. The N3 Bypass of Belturbet opened last Friday (13/12/2013) Although this allows for improved travel time, I fear it will destroy the heart of the town.
    Anyhow, Schools are good, and in good weather, the river and boating/fishing activities are excellent.


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    ChelleM
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    Hi thanks to both of you for your help - the schools do look good and have been told we can have a place for the younger ones at Milltown Ns and St Bricins for my elder

    Also looks like we won't be too far from Cavan town for shops etc?


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