CAVAN ATTRACTIONS

County Cavan – Places to Visit

Bear Essentials

Tiernawannagh, Bawnboy, t: + 353 (0)49 9523461 www.irishbears.com

Visit the Bear Essentials showroom in Bawnboy and watch as a bear is being made or participate in a workshop and make your own bear. The collection includes collector item bears; Steiff, Gund and Russ bears, bear accessories, teddy bear making kits, wildlife animals, soft toys, dolls, doll's houses, candles, jewellery, hand-woven scarves, woodwork, baby gifts, cards, local photography and local paintings. Classes for children and adults at Easter, Summer and Halloween. Open 7 days

Cavan County Museum

Ballyjamesduff, t: + 353 (0)49 8544070

Housed in a beautiful 19^th century building, the museum traces the history of Cavan from prehistoric times through to rural life in the 1950s. A fine display of 18^th, 19^th and 20^th century costumes runs alongside galleries on folk life, the GAA and Camogie Association.

Carraig Crafts Visitor Centre

Mountnugent, Cavan, t: + 353 (0)49 8540179

Located just outside Mountnugent, the visitor centre includes a craft workshop and basketry museum with traditional baskets on display made of rod, rush and straw.

Maudabawn Cultural Centre

T: + 353 (0)49 5559504  www.maudabawn.com e: info@maudabawn.com

A stone walled thatched cottage housing a cultural centre with audiovisual show. Offers organised heritage tours for groups of the Drumlin landscape.

The Museum of the Master Saddler, Corlough, Co Cavan

This museum is unique being the only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to the ancient craft of the Saddler and Harness Maker. The museum documents the various demands placed upon the saddler from farming, sports, military and transport. The museum exhibits include: 1920's side saddle, shire harness, over 60 leather samples, harness decoration and buckles, driving collars, coaching coats, whips, saddle trees, muzzles, lamps and poultice boots. The museum also houses several driving carriages and horse drawn farm implements. t: +353 (0)49 9523956 or +353 (0)86 3946467  e: museum@robsteinke.com  www.robsteinke.com

Ballyhugh Arts and Cultural Centre, Ballyhugh, Ballyconnell e: ballyhughart@eircom.net

Ballyhugh Arts and Cultural Centre is dedicated to the promotion and sharing of the rich cultural heritage of West Cavan. Ballyhugh runs courses and workshops in arts, traditional crafts, Irish music and dance, creative writing and yoga. Exhibitions, live shows, ceilis, concerts and lectures are held all year round. Acting as a guide for visitors interested in local history, the centre also houses a unique collection of artefacts and local photographs. Festivities take place on Midsummer’s Night 21st June and for the ‘Lughnasa Festival’ from 6th – 10th July 07. t: +353 (0)49 952 6044   

Cavan Crystal Design Showroom

Cavan, t: + 353 (0)49 43318                    www.cavancrystaldesign.com

The beautiful showroom showcases Cavan Crystal’s hand crafted designs and there is a range of craft pieces by different artists.

Cavan Genealogical Research Centre

Johnston Library & Farnham Centre, Farnham Street, Cavan town

T: + 353 (0)49 4361094 e: cavangenealogy@eircom.net

Delve into the archives trace your family tree with the help of expert genealogists.

Dun na Ri Forest Park

Kingscourt, www.coillte.ie

Covering 565 acres, the park is famous for its ‘Wishing Well’ and Ice House. There are four walks with different points of interest and the park is full of wildlife.