tourist attractions around east cavan

In the Footsteps of St. Kilian - St. Kilian was born in Mullagh, Co. Cavan in 640 A.D. in 686 A.D. he became a missionary to Wurzburg in Germany where he was martyred in 689 A.D. The exhibition, which is introduced by a 15 minute audio-visual presentation, deals with St. Kilian and his times, his work, martyrdom and subsequent cult.

It brings to life in maps, photographs, statuettes, manuscript facsimiles and art reproductions, a glorious era in Irish Church history and the work of Iris...

The Museum is located in a magnificent 19th century, three storey building, which was formerly the Poor Clares Convent in Ballyjamesduff.
Extensive grounds are attached to the building which alllow for pleasant walks in an atmosphere of peace and tranquillity.

The museum collection is exhibited thematically and chronologically to present the story of Cavan from the Stone age through to modern times. The museum also features a book and souvenir shop as well as tearooms....