Cavan - County Cavan in Ireland

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Cavan Town lies in the centre of the Country and has a population of some 5,600. The main town was developed in the early 1200's based around a Franciscan Monastery, and has steadily grown as a prosperous centre of administration and business for the country.

This bustling market town has some interesting architecture particularly the Church of Ireland church and the Court House both early 19th Century, and the more modern Roman Catholic Cathedral.

In the town is also the Centuries old Lifeforce Mill which has been faithfully restored to produce genuine stoneground flour , said to make the very best of Irish soda bread.

Cavan Crystal is located on the edge of the town and is the second oldest crystal manufacturer in Ireland. Craftsmen train for many many years to become masters of their trade. Superb pieces of Cavan Crystal may be found throughout the world.

No mention of Cavan could be complete without reference to the excellent fishing to be had in this area. There are literally hundreds of lakes forming the Erne waterway to the Norah , west of Cavan town. Roach, Perch and Pike are amongst many coarse fish to be had as well as some trout fishing.

There are numerous places to stay in Cavan with a wide choice from friendly smaller family run bed and breakfasts to sophisticated hotels.

Cavan has a wide variety of leisure pursuits to offer in addition to fishing. There are superb golf courses, horse riding stables, cycling and walking tours, and miles of unspoilt Loughs and rivers to explore by boat.

Cavan has a thriving and go ahead business community with an enthusiastic Chamber of Commerce dedicated to promoting all types of business in the region. Information on Cavan as a business location is available from Enterprise Ireland or the Chamber of Commerce.

Useful contact details for Cavan

Cavan Tourist Information Office		Tel: (353) (0) 49 319 42
Bus Eireann		Tel: (353) (0) 49 313 53
Gardai (Police)		Tel: (353) (0) 49 313 00
In Emergency ( Ambulance & Fire )		Tel: 999
Car Rental		Tel: (353) (0) 49 317 49
Golf Club		Tel: (353) (0) 49 312 83
Cavan Crystal		Tel: (353) (0) 49 318 00
Family History and Research Centre		Tel: (353) (0) 49 610 94
Regional Fisheries Board		Tel: (353) (0) 49 371 74
Cavan Equestrian Centre		Tel: (353) (0) 49 314 00
Cavan Chamber of Commerce		Tel: (353) (0) 49 436477

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