- Cathedral of St Patrick and Saint Felim, Cavan: Designed by William Hague. Completed in 1942, this Catholic cathedral features a neo-Classical design with a prominent dome and twin towers. It replaced an earlier 19th-century structure and serves as the seat of the Diocese of Kilmore. Farnham Street, Cavan town.
- Saint Fethlimidh’s Cathedral, Kilmore: Designed by William Farrell (rebuilt 1858). This Church of Ireland cathedral, dating to the 6th century, was rebuilt in 1858 after a fire. It incorporates a 12th-century Romanesque doorway from Trinity Island. The cathedral serves the Diocese of Kilmore, Elphin, and Ardagh. Kilmore, near Cavan town.
- Saint Brigid’s Church, Killeshandra: Built in 1838, this Catholic church features a simple Gothic Revival design. It serves the Killeshandra community and is known for its historic role in local worship. Main Street, Killeshandra.
- Saint Michael’s Church, Cootehill: Constructed in 1819, this Catholic church blends Gothic and Classical elements. It serves Cootehill’s Catholic community and reflects early 19th-century architectural trends. Station Road, Cootehill.
- Saint Joseph’s Church, Ballyjamesduff: Built in 1967, this Catholic church features a modern design with a prominent bell tower. It replaced an older structure to accommodate the growing parish. Dublin Street, Ballyjamesduff.
- Saint Mary’s Church, Crossdoney: This Church of Ireland church, built in 1813, features a simple Georgian design with a small tower. It serves the rural Crossdoney parish and is tied to the area’s Anglican heritage. Crossdoney, near Cavan town.
- Saint Patrick’s Church, Drumkilly: Erected in the early 19th century, this Catholic church serves the rural Drumkilly parish. Its modest Gothic Revival style reflects the period’s Catholic emancipation architecture. Drumkilly, near Crossdoney.
- Saint Clare’s Church, Cavan: Designed by Ralph Henry Byrne. Built in 1860, this Catholic church features a Gothic Revival design with pointed arches and a tall spire. It serves as a secondary worship site in Cavan town. Chapel Street, Cavan town.
- Saint Finian’s Church, Butlersbridge: Constructed in 1840, this Catholic church features a simple Gothic design. It serves the Butlersbridge community and reflects the post-emancipation Catholic revival. Butlersbridge, near Cavan town.
- Saint Mary’s Church, Swanlinbar: Built in 1846, this Catholic church features a modest Gothic Revival style. It serves the Swanlinbar parish and is a focal point for the local Catholic community. Main Street, Swanlinbar.
Churches
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Holy Wells
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Sacred Places
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Saints
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
County Cavan:
Ireland’s county Cavan is a haven of lakes and rolling hills, with the Shannon-Erne Waterway offering tranquil boating and fishing opportunities. The Cavan County Museum in Ballyjamesduff explores local history, while the Marble Arch Caves, part of a UNESCO Geopark, showcase stunning underground formations. Other attractions include the Killykeen Forest Park’s walking trails. Cavan is Ireland’s 19th largest county by size (1,891 sq km) and eighth smallest by population (81,704). Population peaked at 243,158 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 52,618 in 1971. In terms of hospitality, Cavan is Ireland’s 20th most visited tourist county with around 111,000 international visitors per year.
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