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The vibrant energy of the lake district is infectious and everyone seems to partake in outdoor
life and the associated social activity. With the popularity of the great outdoors there are
innumerable sports and hobbies available in the area. LOCH EALA borders on three major
hiking trails; Aghavains, Portanure and Cornamuckla Walks making this a walkers paradise.
The LOCH EALA resident might also partake in local favourites; course fishing and angling,
boating, sailing, rowing, windsurfing, touring, mountaineering, orienteering, mountain biking,
motor cross, cross country running, cycling, diving, canoeing, gaelic football, rugby, soccer,
horse riding and swimming. There are also some real quality golf courses in the area
including Slieve Russell and the new championship course at Farnham Estate, Farnham is
also home to Ireland's largest and most sophisticated Spa, perfect for that treat of all treats
and from LOCH EALA it's only a few minutes away.
Position yourself at LOCH EALA and live your way on your terms.
Loch Gowna is the beating heart of Ireland's lake country, an energetic village where layers of history provide
a backdrop to daily life. Nestled in a picturesque setting where Cavan and Longford meet, Gowna is away
from it all, but close enough to be in a major urban centre in a matter of minutes, Dublin in a little over an hour
and a half and Belfast in about two hours.
The village exudes a unique charm that has enticed holiday makers and fishermen from at home and abroad
to return here year after year or weekend after weekend. It is a small village with a thriving community that
retains a strong sense of identity and pride, there is a calmness and earthy humour that is often found in
places of exceptional beauty.
Local business' share the local charm; these include the O' Reilly's Gala convenience store and newsagents,
Sloan's Post Office, White's Bar and Shop and the Pikers Lodge Hotel, there are super traditional pubs;
Fitzpatrick's and White's, for eating out there is the Erne Restaurant and La Boutri Bistro. There are basketball
and tennis courts, a handball alley, Roman Catholic and Church of Ireland Churces and the Gowna National
School. There is a bus service to second level schools at Moyne Community School, the Community School
in Granard as well as St. Patrick's and the Royal, both in Cavan Town.
For supermarket shopping there is Arvagh or Granard as well as a larger and more diverse selection of shops
in Cavan Town which is only 11 miles from LOCH EALA.
LOCH EALA, Gowna, is simply a great setting for family life, ideal for all ages and every stage of life.
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