Hand-me-downs from history
Before this place was called Cavan it was called Breifne, and before that it was called something else.
This land has been home for Neolithic, Bronze Age, Celtic, Norman & Early Christian peoples. They all built here and left their mark for us to admire.
Clough Oughter Castle was built by the Normans in the 12th century. The locals were so impressed by the new place that they quickly captured it for themselves.
The O'Reillys fought hard to retain this roof over their heads until Cromwell's forces finally blasted through the walls in 1653. The breached walls lie where they fell, and for hundreds of years the castle has belonged to no one but it’s painters, poets and curious visitors. So what was all the fuss about this place? The same as it ever was - location, location, location!
Altacullion Viewpoint
Swanlinbar
Stunning views of West Cavan. Located on the R200 between Derrynacreeve Junction and Glangevlin. - a Geopark site.
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Ballyhugh Arts & Cultural Centre
Ballyconnell Recycling Centre, Fartrin, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan.
Museum & Cultural Centre
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Bawnboy Workhouse
Corrasmongan, Corville, Bawnboy, Co. Cavan
Workhouse and grounds
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Bear Essentials & Silver Bear Centre
Bawnboy
Specialised Teddy Bear Gift Shop & Crafts Studio Experience. Gardens, playground, events and picnic area. Part of the Craft Studio Experience
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Belturbet Railway Station
Belturbet
Historic cut-stone station on the famed narrow gauge railway line. Tours available.
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Castle Saunderson Demesne
Cloverhill, Cavan
Historic estate with marked trail outlining the story of the castle and the people who lived there including Col. Edward Saunderson, the ‘father of modern unionism’
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Cathedral of St. Feidhlimidh, Kilmore
Kilmore, Cavan
Historic cathedral completed in 1860 by William Hague with 12th century Romanesque door.
Cavan Burren Park
Burren, Blacklion
A mythical, spiritual landscape of monuments, megalithic tombs, hut sites and pre-bog walls all of which survive from pre-historic times. Visitor centre and five walking trails.
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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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Cavan Heritage Town Trail
A self-guided walking tour of historic Cavan town
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Cavan Museum’s World War 1 Trench Experience
Ballyjamesduff
The largest outdoor replica trench in Ireland and the UK - includes visual and sound effects
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Clough Oughter Castle
Lough Oughter
Impressive 13th century Norman Castle in the middle of Lough Oughter accessible by water only.
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Cohaw Megalithic Tomb
Cootehill
A well-preserved double chamber tomb, c. 2000 BC. -3 miles southeast of Cootehill on the R181.
Corravahan House
Drung
Listed 1840s Georgian-style house and gardens with majority of its period features. House and gardens open to the public.
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Crafts of Ireland
Knocknaveigh, Virginia A82 P2C2
Demonstrations and classes in wool spinning, butter making, traditional bread making, crochet, embroidery, and knitting.
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