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BailieboroughCoill an Chollaigh
Skip as a base unless you have a car: one night, or a half-day stop for Castle Lough walks and Dún na Rí Forest Park.
Bailieborough is a small east Cavan town about an hour's drive from Dublin, mostly a commuter base for the capital. Its own sights are thin: a lakeside demesne, a forest park and a Victorian street plan. Travellers use it as a quiet, cheaper bed for Cavan and the north-east, not as a destination in itself.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (wet, short days)
- Airport
- DUB
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
- Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
- Ireland ↗Ireland is in the EU but not in the Schengen area; it sets its own entry rules and a Schengen visa is not valid for Ireland. Check Irish immigration for your passport.
- Ireland ↗Ireland and the UK form the Common Travel Area, with no routine checks on the land border. Visitors who are not Irish or British must still meet UK rules (including the UK ETA where it applies) to enter Northern Ireland.
- Ireland ↗Driving is on the left; rural roads are narrow with hedges and few passing places.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Bailieborough112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Bailieborough, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Ireland-wide
- SIM or eSIMVodafone, Three and Eir run the networks; prepaid SIMs (also 48, Tesco Mobile, GoMo) sell in phone shops and newsagents, no registration fuss.Ireland-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe; occasional local 'boil water' notices are posted by Uisce Éireann.Ireland-wide
- TippingRestaurant with table service: 10–15% if service is not included.Ireland-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Ireland-wide
- SafetyLow-crime rural town; the real risks are unlit narrow roads, wet-weather driving and long waits for the few daily buses.
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- RestroomsFree in shopping centres, museums, pubs (as a customer) and many petrol stations; some public toilets charge 50c.Ireland-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police, ambulance, fire, coast guard · 999 Alternative emergency number
- Sundays & holidaysShops open Sunday afternoons in towns; rural shops and some attractions close in winter (November–March).Ireland-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDUB Dublin Airport (About 1 h 15 min by car via the M3/N3; no direct bus to Bailieborough, so change in Kells or Virginia.).
- Getting aroundYou need your own wheels.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
- Sit-down mealPub main course€14–20 (≈ US$17–25)
- BeerPint of stout€5–6 (≈ US$6–7)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi, 5 km (3.1 mi)Taxi, 3.1 mi (5 km)check€10–15 (≈ US$12–18)
- Budget bedHostel or shared-room bed, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedB&B double room, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedB&B double room, a night, per room€160 (≈ US$190)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €95 (≈ US$120) · High €170 (≈ US$200)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DUB Dublin Airport (About 1 h 15 min by car via the M3/N3; no direct bus to Bailieborough, so change in Kells or Virginia.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jun
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jul
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Aug
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Sep
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Oct
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest Apr (11). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bailieborough: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
15 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
13 rd
Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
May
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
11 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Jul
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
Aug
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
Sep
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
12 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
14 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
14 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
15 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need your own wheels. Local Link buses 172 and 178 reach Kells, Virginia and Cootehill a few times a day, but nothing useful runs to the lakes, the forest park or the castle. A bike covers the town and Castle Lough; a car covers the rest.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Dún na Rí Forest Park
goDoor to door: About 25 min
Car via the R165 and R179, about 15 min
Walking trails and sculpture; car park €5, coins only.
Kells, County Meath
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Local Link bus 178, about 30 min via Mullagh
Medieval abbey and heritage town; three buses a day, so check the return.
Virginia, County Cavan
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Local Link bus 172, about 20 min
Lakeside town with the nearest golf course; five buses a day.
Cavan town
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Car via the R165 and N3, about 30 min
Lough Oughter and the drumlin belt; easier with a car.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Bailieborough town centre
Main St and Market Square: the Bailie Hotel plus pubs and cafés within a 5-min walk.
Kingscourt and Cabra
About 10 km (6.2 mi) east; Cabra Castle and B&Bs, best if you want the castle stay.About 6.2 mi (10 km) east; Cabra Castle and B&Bs, best if you want the castle stay.
Farm and countryside B&Bs
Rock Equestrian Farm and similar places 2–3 km (1.2–1.9 mi) out; you need a car for everything.Rock Equestrian Farm and similar places 1.2–1.9 mi (2–3 km) out; you need a car for everything.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €55–85 (≈ US$65–100) excl. bed
- Mid
- €85–140 (≈ US$100–170) excl. bed
- High
- €140 (≈ US$170)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| B&B double room1 × 1 night × €120 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €95 | €190 |
| Car hire, one day, small car1 × €45 · check | €45 |
| Local Link single fare, Kells or Virginia2 × €5 · check | €10 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €40 |
| Trip total≈ €218 per person per day, bed included | €435≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in euro; flights and car hire excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Café lunch | €9–15 (≈ US$11–18) |
| Pub main course | €14–20 (≈ US$17–25) |
| Pint of stout | €5–6 (≈ US$6–7) |
| Indian or Chinese takeaway main | €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) |
| Dún na Rí Forest Park car parkCoins only. | €5 (≈ US$6) |
| Taxi, 5 kmcheck | €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No direct public transport from Dublin Airport: change at Kells or Virginia and check the last connection.
- Dún na Rí Forest Park car park takes coins only, €5 (≈ US$6).
- Rural roads are narrow and unlit; drive on the left and watch for tractors and cyclists.
- Terra distillery does not run tours.
Emergency numbers
- Police, ambulance, fire, coast guard
- 112
- Alternative emergency number
- 999
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BailieboroughCoill an Chollaigh
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My bed tonight
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Chuig an seoladh seo, le do thoilTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, ambulance, fire, coast guard112
- Alternative emergency number999
Embassy
No embassy in Bailieborough; US and most other embassies are in Dublin. The nearest Garda station is in Bailieborough town (check opening hours).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Local Link bus 172, Virginia → Bailieborough: about 20 min, five times a day (check)
- Local Link bus 178, Kells → Bailieborough: about 30 min, three times a day (check)
- Taxi in town: metered; ask the fare before you set off (check)
Say or show
- Dia duit — Hello (jeea gwit)
- Go raibh maith agat — Thank you (guh rev mah agut)
- Le do thoil — Please (leh duh hull)
- Cá bhfuil an leithreas? — Where is the toilet? (kaw will un leh-rass)
- Cé mhéad é? — How much is it? (kay vade ay)
- Sláinte — Cheers (slawn-che)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bailieborough. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (wet, short days) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for DUB: last Local Link connection from Kells or Virginia field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Main St and Market Square, Castle Lough, Dún na Rí.
- Place pages with verified opening hours (Castle Lough, Dún na Rí, Bailieborough Leisure Centre) and eat pages with last orders.
- Hostile arrival fixtures for a no-car arrival so gates A–D can go green.