tourist attractions cavan

The tradition of craftmanship and culture, which has enriched Irish life throughout the centuries, has not gone by County Cavan, the home of Cavan Crystal. The proud tradition of craftmanship is still produced by Cavan Crystal. Their master craftsmen are inspired by the rich heritage from which they have descended.

Cavan Crystal - timeless treasures and the occasion to live rich moments every time you use it - Life should be full of rich moments.

New cuts, contemporary designs...

This beautiful park is wovan around the lake and islands of Lough Oughter. A number of marked trails range in length from 1.5km to 2.8km, each offering enchanted views and a diversity of habitat for the wild fauna.

Norway and Sitka spruce are the main tree species with a considerable amount of mixed woodland, including ash, oak, birch, sycamore, beech and alder. Stoat, badger, fox, grey squirrrel, hedgehog and rabbit are among the variety of fauna which can be spotted here.

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The Cavan Way provides a pleasant hill and valley walking connection between the Leitrim Way at Dowra, a small village community near the source of the River Shannon and the Ulster Way at Blacklion village.
Following generally the course of the young river to its source at the mystical Shannon 'Pot', the walk follows quiet valley and rivreside landscapes to the more unenclosed uplands of the spring line of the river's source.

The walker will enjoy the upland section between the 'Pot...

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....