Music
The county has a rich musical scene with dance, music and singing festivals.
Events such as NYAH, Virginia Pumpkin and the annual County Fleadh, have all added to our growing reputation as one of Ireland’s richest music, song and dance destinations.
Cavan is open to new and innovative arts and practice, particularly evidenced in the visual arts, youth arts and new media. As a film destination Cavan is ripe with contrasting locations and startling landscapes.
So now you've been warned; music and the arts have an infectious and powerful effect on people in Cavan...
Tá an-meas ar an nGaeilge i gContae an Chabhán. Tá pobal mhór ag labhairt agus ag usáid í go rialta ar fud an Contae uilig.
Blessings Bar
Main St, Cavan
Traditional Irish music session every Thursday at 10pm
Boylans
Kilnaleck
Traditional Irish music session every Thursday at 10pm
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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Crowes Corner
Ballyjamesduff
Traditional Irish music session every Saturday at 10pm
Farnham Arms Hotel
Main St, Cavan
Traditional Irish music session every Wednesday at 10pm during June, July and August
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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Hotel Kilmore
Dublin Road, Cavan Town
Traditional music with Nyah Comhaltas, Mondays at 8.30pm during July and August
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Kelly’s Bar
Killeshandra
Traditional Irish music session every Thursday at 9.30pm
Killeshandra Comhaltas monthly trad session
Second Saturday of every month. Takes place in a different venue in Killeshandra each month. Check locally for details.
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McBrides
Ballyjamesduff
Traditional Irish music session every second Thursday at 10pm
The Lavey Inn
Knockanoark, Lavey
Perfect stop-off on Cavan-Dublin road for lunch and dinner. Country & Western music every Sunday night.
The Royal
Ballyjamesduff
Traditional Irish music session every second Sunday 8pm – 10pm
The Swan Bar
Swanlinbar
Traditional Irish music session every Saturday at 9.30pm
The Welcome Inn
Swanlinbar
Traditional Irish music session every Saturday at 9.30pm
The Widows
Belturbet
Traditional Irish music session every Wednesday at 9.30pm and every Sunday at 9.45pm
