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Cavan (/ ˈkævən / KAV-ən; Irish: An Cabhán, meaning 'the hollow' [2]) is the county town of County Cavan in Ireland. The town lies in Ulster, near the border with County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland. The town is bypassed by the main N3 road that links Dublin (to the south) with Enniskillen, Ballyshannon and Donegal Town (to the north). History.
County Cavan (/ ˈ k æ v ən / KAV-ən; Irish: Contae an Chabháin) is a county in Ireland. It is in the province of Ulster and is part of the Northern and Western Region . It is named after the town of Cavan and is based on the historic Gaelic territory of East Breffny ( Bréifne ).
Welcome to the official tourism website for County Cavan, the beautiful land of lakes in the middle of our island. We invite you to explore the site, see what Cavan has to offer and plan your trip. You won’t be disappointed!
- Spend a morning kayaking around the fairytale-like Clough Oughter Castle. The fairytale-like Clough Oughter Castle is part of the Marble Arch Geopark and is situated next to the picturesque Killykeen Forest Park (next on our list).
- And then head for a ramble in the only goooorgeous Killykeen Forest Park. A bit of adventure on the water is perfectly paired with a ramble in Killykeen Forest Park.
- Treat yourself to a bitta afternoon tea in Cabra Castle. If you fancy entering treat-yoself mode, afternoon tea in Cabra Castle is a must. This 18th-century castle was once part of the 1,000-acre demesne of Dun Na Rí National Forest Park (we’ll be visiting there later in the guide).
- Explore the ‘Other Burren‘ – The Cavan Burren Park (one of the most overlooked things to do in Cavan) If you’re thinking, ‘Eh, the Burren is in CLARE!
- Bernd Biege
- County Cavan Basic Facts. Here's what you need to know about County Cavan, part of the Irish province of Ulster. Ulster is sometimes mistakenly believed to be made up of counties only in Northern Ireland, but this is not true and Cavan is one of the examples from the Republic.
- The Aughrim Tomb. The Aughrim Tomb, a monument which dates back to 2000 BC, can now be found on the grounds of the Slieve Russell Hotel. The ancient stone structure was buried undisturbed for many millennia until it was uncovered during the quarrying of an Irish mountain.
- Virginia Pumpkin Festival. The County Cavan town of Virginia's Pumpkin Festival combines rural traditions, serious gardening, and Halloween. Taking place on the October Bank Holiday Weekend, it is a town-wide party with street entertainment for all ages which includes some interesting live performances.
- Cavan Town. Cavan literally means "the hollow"... and driving into Cavan Town, you know the name fits. It is downhill, whatever direction you are coming from.
Make your way to County Cavan in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands and discover its stunning landscapes, rich culture and a thriving lake-water activity scene
Sep 6, 2024 · Ireland's Hidden Heartlands! ‘This is Cavan’ is the official tourism website for County Cavan. Delivered by Cavan Tourism and funded by Cavan County Council, it features relevant information for travellers actively planning a visit to Cavan.
