Activities
Dillons self catering cottage is an ideal base for any number of attractions in this beautiful island of Ireland, from football in Clones to Lace in Carrickmacross, or from Bream in Ballybay to Mackarel off Malin Head.Why not leave the car behind and take a bus-trip to Dublin or Belfast to see the sites at your leisure. Why not explore the historical homeland of Patrick Kavanagh, the renownned poet, on a guided tour in the Inniskeen area of Monaghan.
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
We have faciities for families of all shapes & sizes. With accommodation for 8 and a cot available, we can cater for all ages. There is a secure play area with swings, slides, dens and monkey-bars. there are large grass areas with goalposts and the access to the roadway can be controlled by closing the wooden gates. the area around the cottage is surfaced with ashphalt, which makes it ideal for bikes, and karts which are available. If the weather is unsuitable for kids activities outdoors, there is an indoor area (15mtrsX15mtrs) with a concrete floor. This is an ideal den for the older kids with a basketball hoop, dartboard and indoor football goals. Access to this area is by prior arrangement with the management. Boat trips can be arranged also.
FISHING
You can now avail of our Boat Hire facility with a choice of two 17 foot lakeboats with trailer & outboard engines, life-jackets are also supplied(subject to a damage deposit). Rates are negotiable on arrival, but we do offer the second weeks boat hire FREE to anyone who rents the cottage for two weeks or more.
Rockcorry is located beside numerous lakes along the Dromore River system as can be seen in the Anglers guide to Monaghan.
WALKING
Locally, you could take a gentle stroll through the lanes of Dartry Forest ,Rossmore Forest Park and Billy Fox Memorial Park.Walking in Co Monaghan is a real joy .The hilly highways and byways of the county are just perfect for a relaxing walking holiday.There are 36 loop walks throughout the Sliabh Beagh region all of which are waymarked and vary in length.
CYCLING
Hop on your bike along the Kingfisher Trail, you can link up to the trail a short distance from the cottage. The trail covers 230 miles primarily in the neighbouring counties of Fermanagh, Leitrim and Cavan
OTHER SPORTS
For even more of an adrenalin rush, why not test your limits at Rally School Ireland, in Scotstown.
Paintball, Tanagh Outdoor Education Centre,Lough Muckno Waterski Club,Irish Country Quads,Mourne Clay Pigeon Shooting Ground.
Ideal location for families, golfers, anglers, and anyone wishing to tour the north of Ireland
Dillons self catering cottage is an ideal base for any number of attractions in this beautiful island of Ireland, from football in Clones to Lace in Carrickmacross, or from Bream in Ballybay to Mackarel off Malin Head.Why not leave the car behind and take a bus-trip to Dublin or Belfast to see the sites at your leisure. Why not explore the historical homeland of Patrick Kavanagh, the renownned poet, on a guided tour in the Inniskeen area of Monaghan.
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
We have faciities for families of all shapes & sizes. With accommodation for 8 and a cot available, we can cater for all ages. There is a secure play area with swings, slides, dens and monkey-bars. there are large grass areas with goalposts and the access to the roadway can be controlled by closing the wooden gates. the area around the cottage is surfaced with ashphalt, which makes it ideal for bikes, and karts which are available. If the weather is unsuitable for kids activities outdoors, there is an indoor area (15mtrsX15mtrs) with a concrete floor. This is an ideal den for the older kids with a basketball hoop, dartboard and indoor football goals. Access to this area is by prior arrangement with the management. Boat trips can be arranged also.
FISHING
You can now avail of our Boat Hire facility with a choice of two 17 foot lakeboats with trailer & outboard engines, life-jackets are also supplied(subject to a damage deposit). Rates are negotiable on arrival, but we do offer the second weeks boat hire FREE to anyone who rents the cottage for two weeks or more.
Rockcorry is located beside numerous lakes along the Dromore River system as can be seen in the Anglers guide to Monaghan.
WALKING
Locally, you could take a gentle stroll through the lanes of Dartry Forest ,Rossmore Forest Park and Billy Fox Memorial Park.Walking in Co Monaghan is a real joy .The hilly highways and byways of the county are just perfect for a relaxing walking holiday.There are 36 loop walks throughout the Sliabh Beagh region all of which are waymarked and vary in length.
CYCLING
Hop on your bike along the Kingfisher Trail, you can link up to the trail a short distance from the cottage. The trail covers 230 miles primarily in the neighbouring counties of Fermanagh, Leitrim and Cavan
OTHER SPORTS
For even more of an adrenalin rush, why not test your limits at Rally School Ireland, in Scotstown.
Paintball, Tanagh Outdoor Education Centre,Lough Muckno Waterski Club,Irish Country Quads,Mourne Clay Pigeon Shooting Ground.
Ideal location for families, golfers, anglers, and anyone wishing to tour the north of Ireland