Cavan Town Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Cavan Town
Cavan is a provincial market town astride the Dublin-Enniskillen-Donegal road, nowadays the N3. It grew up from the early 17th century as English and Scots "plantations" were established to keep the Irish in check and promote industry and urbanisation. That process swept away the castle and friary, so the town has little to show of its turbulent medieval period, and its core is 19th century. It was a major bottleneck on the N3 until the bypass was completed in 2006. Cavan's main attraction is the "drumlin belt": the "basket of eggs" landscape and islet-dotted lakes that stretch across Ireland from Clew Bay in County Mayo to Strangford Lough in County Down. In 2022 the town had a population of almost 12,000. Cavan Tourist Officeis in the County Council building on Farnham St, open M-F 9AM-5
Where to Eat in Cavan Town
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴McMahons Cafe Bar
Where to Stay in Cavan Town
- 🏨Cavan Crystal Hotel
- 🏨Farnham Arms Hotel
- 🏨Farnham Estate
- 🏨Farnham House
Cavan Town Travel Guide Sections
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