Structures of Note
- Ballyconnell is famous for having both the oldest man-made structure within the boundary of any town in Ireland (The 5,500 year old double court-cairn in Doon townland) and also for the oldest living thing in Ireland (The 2,000-5,000 year old Ballyconnell Yew tree in Ballyconnell Demesne).
- Ballyconnell Market House is a five bay, two storey building dating from about 1838 and was used by the Defence Forces as a border post during the troubles in Northern Ireland. It was also used by the Reserve Defence Force until 2005 when the building was sold to Cavan County Council. It is now unused and lying dormant.
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