Major city · Ireland
Virginia
One night is enough: base here only if you want Lough Ramor and a lakeside hotel, otherwise sleep in Cavan town 25 min north.
Virginia is a small County Cavan town on the N3 Dublin–Cavan road, about 90 minutes by bus from Dublin. Its draw is Lough Ramor, a shallow reed-fringed lake with a forest park, a caravan site and two lakeside hotels. It is a plantation town from 1612, named for Elizabeth I, and today mostly a commuter stop: the N3 still runs through the main street, so traffic noise is the main annoyance. Public transport is thin, so a car helps for the lake and the villages around it.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (wet, dark early)
- Airport
- DUB
- Nights
- 1
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- 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.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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 Virginia112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Virginia, 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
- SafetyVirginia is a low-crime small town; the real risks are the N3 traffic through the main street, unlit lake and forest paths after dark…
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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 (Expressway bus 30/X30 stops at the airport and continues to Virginia, about 90 min).
- Getting aroundPublic transport is sparse and you need your own wheels for the lake, Ballyjamesduff and Mullagh.
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€5–6.50 (≈ US$6–8)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi, Virginia to Cavan town€25–35 (≈ US$30–45)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€10–20 (≈ US$12–25)
- Budget bedHostel or B&B single, a night, per person€35 (≈ US$45)
- Mid-range bedB&B or small-hotel double room, a night, per room€140 (≈ US$170)
- High-end bedB&B or small-hotel double room, a night, per room€200 (≈ US$250)
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 (Expressway bus 30/X30 stops at the airport and continues to Virginia, about 90 min)
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
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jun
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jul
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Aug
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Sep
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°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 (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest Jun (11). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Virginia: 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
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
13 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
14 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
12 rd
May
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
12 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Jul
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
12 rd
Aug
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
13 rd
Sep
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
13 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
15 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
15 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
Public transport is sparse and you need your own wheels for the lake, Ballyjamesduff and Mullagh. The town itself is small enough to walk. Expressway buses 30/X30 and 109X link Virginia with Dublin, Cavan and Donegal; bus 187 runs four times a day Monday–Saturday to Kells, Ballyjamesduff and Oldcastle.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 45 min
Expressway bus 30/X30 or 109X from Virginia, about 25–35 min
Drumlin country and Lough Oughter; a half day is enough.
Door to door: About 40 min
Bus toward Enniskillen, or 25 min by car on the N3/N87
Shannon–Erne waterway town; pair it with Ballyconnell.
Ballyjamesduff and Cavan Museum
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Bus 187 or 20 min by car
Small museum on the area's prehistory and history; check opening days.
Mullagh and St Killian's Heritage Centre
cautionDoor to door: About 30 min
Car, about 20 min southeast
Swift wrote Gulliver's Travels in the area; the museum keeps weekday hours only, so check before driving.
Door to door: About 1 h
Car via Oldcastle, about 40 min southwest
Megalithic tombs across the Meath border; the cairn interior is by guided key only in season (check).
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.
Main Street
Walkable to pubs, the theatre and shops; front rooms take N3 traffic noise.
Lakeside (Dublin Rd / Deerpark)
Hotels and the caravan park by Lough Ramor; quieter, but you need a car or a taxi for the town.
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
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–130 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| B&B or small-hotel double room1 × 1 night × €140 | €140 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €95 | €190 |
| Expressway bus Dublin Airport ↔ Virginia, both ways2 × €30 | €60 |
| Car hire, one day, small car1 × €55 | €55 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €48 |
| Trip total≈ €262 per person per day, bed included | €523≈ US$650 |
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) |
| Pub main course | €14–20 (≈ US$17–25) |
| Pint of stout | €5–6.50 (≈ US$6–8) |
| B&B double room, per night2026 estimate | €110–180 (≈ US$130–250) |
| Taxi, Virginia to Cavan town | €25–35 (≈ US$30–45) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €10–20 (≈ US$12–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The N3 runs through the main street: expect traffic noise in front-facing rooms and care when crossing.
- Buses are every hour or two, not turn-up-and-go: check the last return before you go out for the evening.
- Lough Ramor is shallow with reeds and wetland edges: check locally before swimming.
Emergency numbers
- Police, ambulance, fire, coast guard
- 112
- Alternative emergency number
- 999
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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 Virginia; the US Embassy and most others are in Dublin. UK citizens: British Embassy, Dublin.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Dublin Airport → Virginia, Expressway: about €15–20 (≈ US$18–25), about 90 min
- Dublin Busáras → Virginia, Expressway: about €12–18 (≈ US$14–25), about 90 min
- Taxi Virginia → Cavan town: €25–35 (≈ US$30–45)
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)
- Cé mhéad é? — How much is it? (kay vade ay)
- Cá bhfuil an leithreas? — Where is the toilet? (kaw will un leh-rass)
- Slán — Goodbye (slawn)
English is spoken everywhere; Irish is the first official language but not needed in Cavan.
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 Virginia. 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, dark early) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for DUB: last Expressway departure to Virginia field-checked, taxi fallback from Cavan, overnight rung.
- Two walking clusters with rescue anchors: Main Street (pubs, theatre, bakery) and the lakeside strip (hotels, caravan park, Deerpark Forest).
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Cavan Museum, St Killian's Heritage Centre, Loughcrew) and eat pages with last orders.
- Wet-day and late-arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialVirginia official town site
- officialExpressway (Bus Éireann)
- officialCavan Museum
- officialVirginia Park Lodge
- officialSt Kyran's Country House
- secondaryWikivoyage: Virginia (Ireland), revision 5324479 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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