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Cavan

Cavan is the county town of County Cavan in Ireland. The town lies in Ulster, near the border with County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland.

Type City

Why go

  • County town of Cavan, Ireland.
  • Served by Ballyjamesduff Airstrip.

History

Cavan 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 with Enniskillen, Ballyshannon and Donegal Town.

Where to stay

XHXP+9W, Drumlaunaght, The Walled Garden, Co. Cavan, Ireland · drumlanaughtcottagefarnham.hotelt1.top
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Bleancup, Co. Cavan, H12 DX49, Ireland · pecheenireland.com
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Lacken Millhouse and Gardens, Co. Cavan, Ireland · ireland-hotel24.com
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Snakeel, Killashandra, Co. Cavan, H12 X523, Ireland · ile-verte.com
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Derries, Killeshandra, Co. Cavan, Ireland · trinityisland.com
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Killykeen Forest Park, Forest Park, Co. Cavan, H12 XH36, Ireland · cabu.ie
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Eonish, Killashandra, Co. Cavan, Ireland · eonishlodge.com
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Cloverhill, Belturbet, Co. Cavan, Ireland · fortview.com
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Drumyouth, Arvagh, Co. Cavan, Ireland · archesfarmhouse.com
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Killykeen, Co. Cavan, Ireland
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Drumalee, Cavan, Ireland · cherville.ie
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Clooneen, Killashandra, Co. Cavan, Ireland · clooneenhouse.com
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Breandrum, Co. Cavan, Ireland · farnhamviewbnb.com
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Hawthorn Lodge B&B, Money, Belturbet, Co. Cavan, H14 DX00, Ireland · hawthornlodgebandbbelturbet.com
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Innishmore, Inishmore, Butlers Bridge, Co. Cavan, H12 RF40, Ireland · ireland-hotel24.com
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Knockateery, Cloverhill, Co. Cavan, H14 W577, Ireland · theoldepostinn.com
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Clonandra, Redhills, Co. Cavan, H14 YF98, Ireland · clonandra.ie
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Ballyhugh, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan, Ireland · dungimmonhouse.ie
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Butlersbridge National School, Clones Rd, Drummany, Butlers Bridge, Co. Cavan, Ireland · annaleebb.hoteld2.top
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6-12, 6-12 Main St, Drumalt, Arvagh, Co. Cavan, H12 CP38, Ireland · breffniarms.com
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Shantully, Crossdoney, Co. Cavan, Ireland · shantullyinn.com
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Cranaghan, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan, H14 FE03, Ireland · slieverussell.ie
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Loch Gowna, Co. Cavan, Ireland · thepikerslodge.ie
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12 Main St, Corporation Lands, Belturbet, Co. Cavan, Ireland · thesevenhorseshoes.com
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Cootehill Rd, Drumbo, Co. Cavan, Ireland · drumbolodge.com
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Dublin Rd, Killygarry, Cavan, H12 F6Y7, Ireland · hotelkilmore.ie
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Dublin Rd, Pollamore Near, Cavan, H12 P6E5, Ireland · cavancrystalhotel.com
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Main Street, Co. Cavan, H12 Y6E4, Ireland · farnhamarmshotel.com
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Cranaghan Next Door To Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan, H14 CX94, Ireland · ancrannog.com
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38 Farnham Rd, Drumavanagh, Cavan, H12 AY26, Ireland · facebook.com
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Portaliffe Beg, Portaliff Or Townparks, Killashandra, Co. Cavan, Ireland
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Mullinavarnogue, Redhills, Co. Cavan, Ireland
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Wisteria Cottage, Killygreagh, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan, H14 YN27, Ireland
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Staghall Old School, Drumacon, Staghall, Co. Cavan, H14 HY79, Ireland
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Church St, Corporation Lands, Belturbet, Co. Cavan, H14 H799, Ireland · churchviewguesthouse.com
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Poles, Cavan, Ireland, Co. Cavan, Ireland
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Ballyconnell Road, Kilconny, Belturbet, Co. Cavan, Ireland
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Deredis Lower, Deredis, Co. Cavan, H12 KX34, Ireland
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Coolboyoge, Butlers Bridge, Co. Cavan, H12 H585, Ireland
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Coolboyoge, Butlers Bridge, Co. Cavan, H12 H585, Ireland
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Derries Lower, Killashandra, Co. Cavan, H12 EH93, Ireland · oreillysbedandbreakfastkilleshandra.com
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Restaurants & places to go

Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 17:00-11:00; Su 16:00-22:00 · 32 Main Street, Cavan · chillilounge.ie
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 06:00-13:00, Fr 06:00-24:00, Sa 00:00-00:00, Su 00:00-01:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · Dublin Road,…
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Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
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Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access · Dublin Road, Cavan
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Dublin Road
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-We 08:30-18:00; Th-Fr 08:30-18:30; Sa 08:30-18:00; Su 09:00-18:00 Features: vegan options, step-free access · Unit 6 Cavan Retail…
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Restaurant · restaurant · Knockateery, Cloverhill, H14 W577 · theoldepostinn.com
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Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
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Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
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Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
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Fast Food · fast food
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Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
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Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
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Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 08:00-17:00; Sa 08:30-17:00; Su 09:00-14:00
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
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Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
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Fast Food · fast food
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Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 08:30-16:00, Sa 09:00-15:00 Features: air conditioning
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Cafe · cafe · Cavan
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · Main Street
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Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
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Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
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Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
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8 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Snug Beag Airfield 47 km to the centre
Crowenstown, WH, IE
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Ballyjamesduff Airstrip 17 km to the centre
Ballyjamesduff, CN, IE
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Lough Sheelin Airstrip 22 km to the centre
Aghnaskeagh, CN, IE
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Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ballyjamesduff Airstrip; 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Cavan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach