- The Haunted Mill and the Brave Young Man: A wealthy squire in Cavan, whose ancestors had evicted Irish natives, owned a ruined old mill reputed to be haunted with terrifying tales attached to it. He offered a large reward to anyone willing to spend a night there. A poor young man, the sole support of his widowed mother, accepted the challenge on a stormy night, accompanied by the squire’s servants, in hopes of winning the money to aid his family.
- Fleming’s Folly Tower: On a hill south of Cavan town stands an unfinished stone tower known as Fleming’s Folly. According to legend, a man named Fleming began building it extraordinarily high so that he could glimpse ships sailing out of Dublin Bay from its top. The construction was interrupted one morning when his wife rushed out to him.
- Giants of Achill and Ballyconnell Mountains: In older times, tales were told of giants in Cavan, including one on Achill Mountain who would smoke a pipe and pass it to another giant on Ballyconnell Mountain. Related legends speak of Fionn Mac Cumhaill throwing a massive stone from Achill Mountain into a nearby lake.
- The Fairy Host: Stories from areas like Tullyveela describe sightings or encounters with the fairy host, a procession of fairies moving through the landscape, often heard or glimpsed at night, evoking the mysterious presence of the otherworld.
- Fairy Forts and Their Dangers: Numerous ring forts in Cavan, such as Drumina Fort surrounded by trees, are said to be fairy dwellings. Legend warns that any person entering the fairy ring would immediately be transformed into a fairy, losing all ability to interact with the human world thereafter.
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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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