On Yer Bike Tours, Corleggy Farm, Belturbet (tel: +353 (0)49 9522219 or (0)86 8204923) has bike hire from €7 per day.

The Arches B&B, just outside Arvagh (+353 (0)49 433-5460 / info@archesfarmhouse.com), offers tennis courts, an 18 hole crazy golf course, and a games room with pool table, all of which are open to non-residents.

For thrill-seekers, there is the Extreme Outdoor Action Gamespark at Ballyconnell. Declaring themselves 'Out-Doors & Dirty', the park is Ireland’s No. 1 Outdoor Extreme Activity Centre offering unique and exciting experiences such as Hovercraft Grand-Prix, Rage Off-Road Buggy Rally, Woodland Laser Combat, Powerturn Dragster Karts and Clay Pigeon Shooting. Visit www.odd.ie or call +353 (0) 49 952 3877 for more info.

Redhills Equestran Centre specialises in children's horse riding, perfect for a first time lesson at their indoor arena. Contact: +353 (0)47 55042.

Bailieborough Swimming Pool & Leisure Centre, at Chapel Road, Bailieborough (tel: +353 (0)42 966-6644) has a kiddie pool, as well as a 20m pool and leisure centre facilities for adults; while the County Cavan Swimming & Leisure Complex at Drumalee (t: +353 (0)49 436 2888, email: cavanleisurecomplex@hotmail.com) features a 25m L-shaped pool, steamroom, jacuzzi, sauna, restaurant, fitness suite, and sportshalls.

The Koolkids playcentre at Ballinagh has a range of fun kid-centered activities. Tel: +353 (0)49 437-2388 for more information.

Townspark Centre on Main Street in Cavan Town features both bowling, at Astra Bowl (+353 (0)49 437 2662), as well as the Storm Cinema, a six screen cinema open 7 days a week (+353 (0)49 4372005).