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Cavan

Cavan is the county town of County Cavan in Ireland. The town lies in Ulster, near the border with County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland.

Type City

Why go

  • County town of Cavan, Ireland.
  • Served by Ballyjamesduff Airstrip.

History

Cavan is the county town of County Cavan in Ireland. The town lies in Ulster, near the border with County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland. The town is bypassed by the main N3 road that links Dublin with Enniskillen, Ballyshannon and Donegal Town.

Restaurants & places to go

Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 17:00-11:00; Su 16:00-22:00 · 32 Main Street, Cavan · chillilounge.ie
Indoor
Restaurant · restaurant · Knockateery, Cloverhill, H14 W577 · theoldepostinn.com
Indoor

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Airports

Snug Beag Airfield 47 km to the centre
Crowenstown, WH, IE
Outdoor
Ballyjamesduff Airstrip 17 km to the centre
Ballyjamesduff, CN, IE
Outdoor
Lough Sheelin Airstrip 22 km to the centre
Aghnaskeagh, CN, IE
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ballyjamesduff Airstrip; 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Cavan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach