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The Local History

This is what remains of a once magnificent church, built 750 years ago, by the Order of Premontre. This, the west gable, is still remarkably perfect. It displays a pointed window over a deformed and mutilated doorway. To the right can be seen Trinity Island Lodge.

Fragments of stone slabs, displaying elaborate carvings, are strewn about the surrounding graveyard. Tradition tells us that Cathal O'Reilly and many of his descendants are buried here, and that splendid monuments once marked their graves.

The cemetery at Trinity Island is surrounded by a circular fosse, planted with tall white thorns, above the west gable, terminating in its belfry. This fosse served a twofold purpose. Its bank prevented the waters of the lake from extending across the boundary at high-water level, and so threatening the precincts with flooding, whilst its hedge also afforded shelter to the monks from the cold winter winds blowing in from the lake.

The Local Area

Trinity Island Lodge is located in Co. Cavan.

Small hills known as 'drumlins' cover much of central Cavan, along with numerous small lakes, indeed, Cavan is said to have 365 lakes - one for every day of the year. Whilst not actually true, the exaggeration is only slight.

The area is considered Ireland's premier angling county.

Killeshandra itself is a small village which is surrounded by small lakes. Interestingly, four miles to its north, lived the ancestors of the poet, Edgar Allen Poe.

The Panoramic deck of Trinity Island Lodge offers great views of one of the many lakes. Within the immediate area the visitor can find fishing (motorised fishing boats are available) canoeing, nature walks, bird-watching, boating, and horse riding.

Also nearby are shops, medical facilities, golf, bicycle hire, a swimming pool, gym/health club, squash, tennis and three restaurants.

The range of facilities available at the lodge are impressive. There is the wooden-floored lounge, perfect for sitting, talking and relaxing with a drink before dinner.

If you do not like cooking then a chef can be arranged for you upon request, as can a housekeeper and a baby sitter. If you do like cooking there is a fully fitted, modern kitchen.

There are three bedrooms at Trinity Island Lodge, two of these have the benefit of en-suite bathrooms.

There is also a further bathroom that has a Jacuzzi bath.

Another feature is the sauna, though the rest of the lodge is kept comfortably warm with full central heating.

In summer many pleasant evenings are spent on the Panoramic viewing deck or in the Herb garden. Most families also spend time in the Games room.