Overview
Belturbet is a small town on the River Erne in County Cavan with a 2022 population of about 1600. In Irish it's Béal Tairbirt, meaning "mouth of the isthmus", and it grew up at a historic ford on the river.
History · Nature
Before you go
Border
4 km north is the Northern Ireland border. Documents must be valid post-2021 rule changes.
Connectivity
4G from Vodafone, 5G from Eir and Three available as of April 2026. Signal extends across the border.
Money
Currency is Euro (€). Budget accommodation ranges from €70-170 per night for a B&B double.
Transport
Expressway Bus 30 runs every 2-3 hours from Dublin taking 2 hr 30 min to Belturbet. A car is needed to explore the surrounding area.