🌐 If The Past Could Talk

Cootehall Heritage Walk

A tight loop around a River Boyle bridge village — a mid-19th-century stone bridge, the old Coote demesne gate, an 1845 parish church, and the barracks where writer John McGahern grew up. Looking for things to do in Cootehall? Start here — no car, no ticket, no booking.

Stops on This Trail

1. Cootehall Bridge
2. Cootehall House Gate ("The Bawn")
3. St. Michael's Church, Cootehall
4. John McGahern Barracks

For Schools

This trail is also available as a free printable classroom worksheet or full trail booklet — no site visit required. See how Classroom Prep Mode works →