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!
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. New 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, shop and garden.
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Cavan Heritage Town Trail
A self-guided walking tour of historic Cavan town
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Clough Oughter Castle
Impressive 13th century Norman Castle in the middle of Lough Oughter.
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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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Drumlane Abbey, Church & Round Tower
Milltown, Belturbet
Overlooking Garfinny Lough, the abbey was founded by St. Colmcille (6th C) and boasts fine stonework and the only 10 metre high round tower in the diosese.
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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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Jampa Ling Tibetan Buddhist Retreat
Owendoon House, Bawnboy
“If you’re on a quest for enlightenment, or just seeking some time out, Jampa Ling, in a beautiful country setting, is peace on earth.” - Lonely Planet. A meditation and retreat centre situated on a beautiful 19th century estate. Accommodation available.
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Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark
Cavan & Fermanagh
Recognised by UNESCO for unique geological landscapes, the Geopark spans the uplands of Cavan and Fermanagh.
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Moneygashel Cashel
Glangevlin - located off the R206 Glangevlin - Blacklion Road
An early Christian fort with circular thick stone wall and two small staircases. Beautiful views.
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Shannon Pot, Glangevlin
Located off the R206 between Glangevlin and Blacklion.
The source of the River Shannon. A site of cultural and religious significance during Celtic times. Info and children’s play area.
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