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Cavan, An Cabhán

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Cavan

An Cabhán

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Taifid Daonáirimh

846

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1901 Daonáireamh
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4,585
Teaghlaigh
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Cavan is the county town of County Cavan, situated in the northwest of the Republic of Ireland in the province of Ulster. The town lies in a region characterized by rolling hills, glacial drumlin landscape, and numerous lakes and waterways that define much of the surrounding countryside. The River Cavan flows through the town, and the wider area is dotted with small lakes and waterways that have shaped both the landscape and the local economy historically. The drumlin terrain, formed by glacial activity during the last ice age, creates the distinctive undulating geography that visitors and residents associate with this part of Ireland.

The area has deep historical roots tracing back to medieval times, when it was an important ecclesiastical and political center. Cavan Abbey, founded in the 13th century, stands as a testament to the town's religious significance during the Middle Ages. The town developed as a market center and administrative hub, particularly during the Anglo-Norman period and subsequent English rule. Like much of Ireland, Cavan experienced the turbulent events of Irish history, from the Plantation period through the independence struggle of the early 20th century.

Today, Cavan functions as a significant market town and administrative center for the county. The town center contains traditional Irish streetscapes with shops, pubs, and cafes that serve both locals and visitors. Cavan is known for its fishing opportunities, particularly for pike and other freshwater fish in the lakes and waterways of the region, which attracts tourists interested in angling. The town also serves as a gateway to exploring the broader attractions of County Cavan, including heritage sites and natural landscapes.

For the local community, Cavan represents the economic and social heart of the county. As the county seat, it hosts administrative offices, services, and facilities that serve the surrounding rural population. The town maintains cultural traditions and hosts various community events throughout the year that bring together residents from across the county. Its position makes it essential to the social fabric of the region, providing employment, services, and a gathering place for the broader county community.

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Áit

An Cabhán

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Poblacht na hÉireann

Bliana Daonáirimh

1901

Townlands

80 townlands taifeadta

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Innéacs

Féach ar gach 32 áit na hÉireann

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Cuardaigh Griffith's Valuation

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Ceantar
Cavan
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An Cabhán
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An Cabhán
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Poblacht na hÉireann

Taifid Daonáirimh

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Townlands

80
Abbeyland Abbeystreet Annageliffe Annesley Terrace Aughnaskerry Ballymackenroe Barrack Hill Beaghy Billis Breffnie Terrace Bridge Street Carrickane Church Street Cock Hill Lane College Street Coolboyogue Coraspoint Corracreeny Creighan Cullies Curragho Daggan Deredis Lower Deredis Upper Derrycramp Derryheen Drumalee Drumalee Far Drumbar Drumconnick Drumcrauve Drumelis Drumgolagh Drumkeen Drumlark Drummonum Drummullig Drumnavanagh Drumoghra Edermine Erskine Terrace Farnham Farnham Place Farnham Street Fegan Terrace Gartnasillagh Hague's Row Half Acre Street Keadeu Keadue Kelly's Terrace Kelnavara Kennypottle Killygarry Killynebber Kilnavara Lane Latt Lisdarn Lurganboy Main Street Market Square Mill Rock Street Mill Street Morris Row Paddock Pullamore Far Pullamore Near Rahultan Railwayroad Street River Street Roscolgan Stragelliff Swellan Lower Swellan Upper Tierquin Townparks Tullylough Tullymongan Lower Tullymongan Upper Wesley