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Covering and
area of 730 square miles of beautiful lakes and river systems
is the most southerly county in Ulster - Cavan. Host to two
of Ireland's great waterways, the River Shannon and the River
Erne, County Cavan offers anglers an all year haven. Ireland's
premier trout fishing can be found at Lough Sheelin, a popular
destination with fisherman from around the world. 'The Lake
Country' also provides ideal cruising with fully automated locks
on its still water canals and purpose built moorings for boating
and sailing enthusiasts. For the outdoor activist there is also
golf, horse riding and marvelous walks in the surrounding woodlands.
With a population
of 52,900, Cavan remains a rurally based county with charming
villages, historic monuments and breathtaking countryside.
Derived from the Irish name 'Cabhann', a hollow, Cavan was once
part of the ancient kingdom of Breifne. Numerous stone circles
and megalithic tombs in the county are remnants of Cavan's rich
archaeological heritage.
Towns in County Cavan
The county capital is Cavan. Other significant townships include
Cootehill, Bailieboro, Kingscourt and Belturbet. Please see
town guides for further information.
Business
Information
County Cavan has a higher than national average employment sector
of 25% based in agriculture giving rise to significant food
processing in the meat industry. One sixth of Ireland's pig
herd is based in Cavan. Other agri-businesses to emerge are
industrial engineering and building materials.
Cavan has attracted long term international companies into the
county with the assistance of Cavan County Council and IDA Ireland.
Synthetic fibre manufacturer, Wellman International from the
US, has been in operation in Cavan for 25years. Other significant
overseas businesses in Cavan are Pauwels Trafo from Belgium,
Gypsum Industries from the UK and Abbott Laboratories from the
US.
County Cavan has its own indigenous successful enterprises including
the magnificent Slieve Russell Hotel, Golf Course and Country
Club; Cavan Crystal, one of Ireland's oldest crystal producers
and other local businesses in construction, services and manufacturing.
The Irish Central Border Area Region initiative and Acumen programme
in County Cavan is to promote networking and trade in business
and tourism between the border towns and counties.
| Helpful contact details for business enquiries |
Cavan County Council |
Tel: (353) 049 4331799 |
| Cavan
County Enterprise Board |
Tel:
(353) 049 4332427 |
| Cavan
Chamber of Commerce |
Tel:
(353) 049 4361477 |
Cavan
Monaghan Rural
Development - Leader |
Tel:
(353) 049 4338477 |
| Enterprise
Ireland Regional Office |
Tel: (353)
042 9338371 |
| IDA
Ireland Regional Office |
Tel: (353) 042 9331261 |
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| Sources of finance applicable to business start
up, development and acquisition, and related agencies, are as
follows |
Credit Unions: |
Tel: (353) (0)1 490 8911 |
| National Irish Bank: |
Tel: (353) (0)1
678 5066 |
| Ulster Bank (Small Business Unit): |
Tel: (353) (0)1
677 7623 |
| Bank of Ireland Enterprise Support Unit: |
contact any
branch |
| Smurfit Job Creation Enterprise Fund |
Tel: (353) (0)1 478
4091 |
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The Dept. of
Enterprise, Trade and Employment:
TEL: (353) (0) 1 661
4444; www.irlgov.ie/entemp has extensive and
very helpful advice on all aspects of business and employment
in Ireland, including a business start up information pack
which is superbly put together and includes everything from
planning, funding, locating, employing people and development
businesses. |
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| Travel (see also town
guides) |
County
Cavan is seated in the north of the Midlands, within two hours
of both Belfast and Dublin by road. Being centrally located,
Cavan is easily accessible from the surrounding counties. Bus
Eireann operates a service across the county. The nearest airport
is Aer Rianta Dublin Airport catering for both domestic and
international flights. The seaport of Dublin is also within
striking distance of County Cavan.
| Tourism, Leisure
and Accommodation |
| Please see
town guides |
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