The Arts
really has found a good home in Cavan. Music and drama like to take to the streets.
For three years running, Cavan played host to the All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil – the World's largest Irish music festival.
Art Galleries and studios, culture centres, sculpture gardens, concerts, sessions, artist residencies and the County's calendar of exhibitions, lectures and cultural exchanges ensures a vibrant year round calendar of art and culture.
"TOO REAL FOR YOUR iPOD"
Here in County Cavan we know that great things happen when we celebrate the arts and encourage more people to participate.
www.cavanarts.ie
Cavan presents three drama festivals annually: Shercock, Cavan and Maudabawn, indeed many of the world's finest actors found their stage in County Cavan. Literature too and a love of the spoken and written word is evidenced as Cavan is home to award winning publishing houses, magazines and writers.
Cavan is also home to two theatres - Ramor Theatre in Virginia and the new Townhall Cavan Arts Space in the historic Townhall building in Cavan town.
Ballyhugh Arts & Cultural Centre
Ballyconnell Recycling Centre, Fartrin, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan.
Museum & Cultural Centre
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Cavan Arts Office
Cavan County Council
Farnham Street, Cavan
Cavan Arts Office offers a range of cultural arts events throughout County Cavan.
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Cavan County Museum
Virginia Road, Ballyjamesduff
Award-winning museum in a beautiful Georgian building. Playground, Tea room, Events, World War 1 Trench Experience, 1916 Rising Experience, Peace Garden & Shop.
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Crafts of Ireland
Knocknaveigh, Virginia, Co Cavan, A82 P2C2
Crafts of Ireland provide demonstrations and classes in wool spinning, butter making, traditional bread making, crochet, embroidery, and knitting.
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Dotti was a Deer
Main Street, Cavan. H12 X3X8.
Dotti Was A Deer is a unique collection of lighthearted illustrative textile and paper prints by Cavan artist Jackie O’Neill.
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Eddie McGrath Baskets
Ballynamannamn, Belturbet
Workshops and Demos. Make your own traditional Irish basket or purchase your own hand-made basket made from Irish willow - the perfect Irish craft!
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Gartlan’s Traditional Thatched Pub
Lower Main Street, Kingscourt
Genuine thatched Irish pub. An 18th century listed building full of old world charm, with live traditional music every Thursday night and Sunday afternoon. Impromptu sessions during the week also.
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Irish Pens
Irish Pens, Pottahee, Ballinagh, Cavan. H12 KX02
Gifts of handmade writing pens made in Cavan from Cavan grown wood and other woods from the forests of Ireland.
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Jampa Ling Tibetan Buddhist Retreat
Owendoon House, Bawnboy
A meditation and retreat centre on a beautiful 19th Century estate. Accommodation available.
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Johnston Central Library
Farnham St, Cavan
Free wi-fi, internet access, year round lectures, exhibitions and events for all the family.
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Maudabawn Cultural Centre
Maudabawn, Gallonreagh, Cootehill, Co. Cavan
Cultural Tourism and Business Centre
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Michelle Boyle Artist
Garryross School, Virginia
Established artist often dealing with identity and the human condition.
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Ramor Theatre
Main St, Virginia
Year round programme of events. Home to Livin’ Dred Theatre Co., and member of NOMAD.
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The Moth Magazine
Ardan Grange, Milltown, Belturbet
This quarterly arts & literature magazine features poetry, short fiction and artwork by established and up-and-coming writers and artists.
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The Moth Studio and Gallery
Church Street, Cavan Town.
Located at the rear of Church Street in Cavan Town, The Studios are open on Mondays and Fridays each week for anyone wishing to drop in and do some painting in convivial surroundings for a nominal fee. There is also a drop-in painting group every Tuesday evening from 8pm-10pm.
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