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BelturbetBéal Tairbirt
Give Belturbet one night if you are boating or fishing the Erne; otherwise pass through in 2–3 hours on the Cavan–Enniskillen road.
Belturbet is a small River Erne town of about 1,600 people in County Cavan, 123 km from Dublin and 4 km from the Northern Ireland border. Boating and angling are the reasons to come; the town itself is a Diamond, a church, a restored railway station museum and a handful of pubs. Without a boat or a rod, it is a short stop on the N3, not a base.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (short days, many boats and cafés closed)
- Airports
- DUB · BFS · BHD
- 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 Belturbet112 ▾
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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 Belturbet, 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
- SafetyA quiet, low-crime rural town; the real risks are narrow roads, unlit lanes after dark and river or lake water if you are boating or angling without…
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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 from the airport to Belturbet, about 2 h 30 min; driving via M3/N3 is about 1 h 45 min).
- Getting aroundYou need wheels to explore this scattered area.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or tea in a café€3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
- Sit-down mealPub main course€14–20 (≈ US$17–25)
- BeerPint of stout€5–6 (≈ US$6–7)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€10–20 (≈ US$12–25)
- Budget bedHostel or self-catering bed, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedB&B or guesthouse double room, a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
- High-end bedB&B or guesthouse 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 from the airport to Belturbet, about 2 h 30 min; driving via M3/N3 is about 1 h 45 min) · BFS Belfast International (Drive via A3 Armagh and Monaghan, then R197; check current bus connections) · BHD George Best Belfast City (Longer transfer; usually only worth it if Belfast is on your route)
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 Jun (11). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Belturbet: 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)
13 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
14 rd
Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
12 rd
May
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
12 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)
13 rd
Sep
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
13 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°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
You need wheels to explore this scattered area. The village centre is walkable in 10 minutes; the marina, the railway museum and the golf course are each a short walk or drive. Expressway Bus 30 and Leydon's Coach link Cavan, Belturbet and Enniskillen; everything else needs a car or a bike.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Cavan town
goDoor to door: About 20 min by car
N3 southeast, or Expressway Bus 30
Cathedral, arts centre and the county museum; the practical base for this area.
Drumlane Abbey
goDoor to door: About 15 min
R202 southwest, then minor lanes
Medieval ruin with an 11.6 m round-tower stump; open and free at all hours.
Bawnboy Workhouse Museum
cautionDoor to door: About 25 min
N87 northwest
Building is derelict; look from outside and do not enter.
Enniskillen, County Fermanagh
goDoor to door: About 30 min by car
N3 becomes A509; Ulsterbus 58 / Leydon's Coach also run it
Crosses into Northern Ireland: bring ID and check your car documents.
Marble Arch Caves
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Via Enniskillen, then A4 and minor roads
Seasonal opening and guided-tour times only; check before driving.
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.
The Diamond and Main Street
Pubs, takeaways and rooms in the village centre; walk to everything, including the marina.
Countryside west of the village
Guesthouses and the Slieve Russell resort 5–7 km (3.1–4.3 mi) out; you need a car.Guesthouses and the Slieve Russell resort 3.1–4.3 mi (5–7 km) out; you need a car.
Ballyconnell and the waterway
Riverside rooms 10 km (6.2 mi) west, useful if you are cruising the Shannon-Erne Waterway.Riverside rooms 6.2 mi (10 km) west, useful if you are cruising the Shannon-Erne Waterway.
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 or guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × €130 | €130 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €95 | €190 |
| Expressway Bus 30, Dublin to Belturbet, one way2 × €20 · check | €40 |
| Car hire, one day, small car1 × €45 · check | €45 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €44 |
| Trip total≈ €240 per person per day, bed included | €479≈ US$600 |
2026 estimate in euro; fuel and boat hire excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or tea in a café | €3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Pub main course | €14–20 (≈ US$17–25) |
| Fish and chips takeaway | €10–14 (≈ US$12–17) |
| Pint of stout | €5–6 (≈ US$6–7) |
| Boat hire, day rate | check with the operator |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €10–20 (≈ US$12–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The border is 4 km (2.5 mi) north and unpatrolled, but your passport and vehicle documents must be valid for both jurisdictions.The border is 2.5 mi (4 km) north and unpatrolled, but your passport and vehicle documents must be valid for both jurisdictions.
- The Bawnboy workhouse is derelict: approach with caution.
- Many cafés and boat-hire desks run shorter hours or close outside summer; check before you build a day around them.
- Rural roads are narrow with no hard shoulder; drive on the left and expect tractors.
Emergency numbers
- Police, ambulance, fire, coast guard
- 112
- Alternative emergency number
- 999
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BelturbetBéal Tairbirt
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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 embassies in Belturbet; the US Embassy is in Dublin and the UK Embassy is in Dublin. Consular help for most countries is in Dublin.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus 30 Dublin Airport → Belturbet: about €20 (≈ US$25), about 2 h 30 min (check)
- Taxi Cavan town → Belturbet: €25–35 (≈ US$30–45) (check)
- Car hire, one day: from about €45 (≈ US$55) plus fuel (check)
Say or show
- Dia duit — Hello (jeea gwit)
- Go raibh maith agat — Thank you (guh rev mah agut)
- Le do thoil — Please (le 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-cha)
English is spoken everywhere; Irish is the first official language but you will not need it.
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 Belturbet. 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 (short days, many boats and cafés closed) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 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 and BFS: last Bus 30 and coach departures field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Three walking clusters with rescue anchors: The Diamond, the marina and riverbank, the railway museum and golf course.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (railway museum, Drumlane Abbey, Jampa Ling) and eat pages with last orders.
- Boat-hire and angling fixtures so the boating decision can go green.