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Cavan Town
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Cavan is the main
town and administrative centre of County Cavan. Nestled between 2
drumlins Cavan town is a lively and busy destination located a 2
hour drive from both Dublin and Belfast and 3 hours from Galway.
Cavan has many fine buildings, busy pubs, restaurants, nightclubs,
cafes, shops, a leisure centre, cinema, County Cavan 18 hole golf
course, Cavan Equestrian Centre and bowling alley
Cavan Town is interesting because of its unusual layout. It was the
only medieval town in Ireland founded by the Irish themselves, and
its narrow streets still follow the same pattern that was set down
seven centuries ago. Cavan town is rich in history and many
buildings have survived for generations. Among Cavan’s fine
buildings are the Town Hall and the Roman Catholic cathedral. The
Town Hall was built in 1909 and served as Cavan’s first movie house.
The Cathedral of St Patrick and Feidhlim is the most dominant
building in Cavan town. Completed in 1942, with a 68m spire and
flanking domes, the vast interior is styled like a basilica and
extensive use is made of different colours of marble. The cathedral
houses many fine examples of ecclesiastical art. Kilmore Cathedral
with its famous Romanesque doorway is located 3 miles outside the
town on the Killeshandra road.
The arts scene is vibrant in Cavan town with a variety of local
music and cultural festivals throughout the course of the year. Both
the County Cavan Drama Festival and the NYAH Arts Festival take
place each year during March/April. The annual St. Patrick's Day
Parade draws large crowds to see the colour and creativity of the
floats. Many heritage events take place throughout the town during
Heritage Week in Aug/Sept of every year.
Situated on the N3 just minutes from Cavan town, the Cavan Crystal
Tourist Shop offers the visitor comfy sofas to relax in, open fires
and local/nationally produced crafts. The restaurant designed by
Irish craftsmen boasts an array of home cooked food. The
audio-visual theatre gives visitors an insight into the craft of
mouth-blown, hand-cut crystal and a brief history of Cavan and its
environs.
Founded in 1894, County Cavan Golf Club sits about a mile north-west
of the town, just off the Killeshandra Road. It's an 18-hole
parkland course and is very popular with visitors. A feature of the
parkland course are the mature trees, some over 100 years old. The
closing 6 holes are a challenge for all.
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