Things to Do in Cavan

A well-maintained public park along the River Annalee with a children's playground, outdoor gym equipment, and a network of walking paths.

🕐 Daily: 24 hours

💡 The park's Sensory Garden, near the Bandstand, is a quiet spot with fragrant herbs and a small water feature—good for a break from the town centre. Free parking on Church Street.

A prehistoric landscape with walking trails, megalithic tombs, and exposed limestone pavement. Self-guided audio tours available via QR codes on-site.

🕐 Daily: dawn to dusk

💡 The Red Trail is the shortest (1.5 km) and passes the most tombs. Bring good shoes—the limestone is slippery after rain. No parking fee, and dogs are allowed on leads.

St Patrick's Cathedral, a striking neo-Gothic building completed in 1942 with a 67-metre spire and notable stained-glass windows by artist Evie Hone.

🕐 Daily: 7am–7pm

💡 Visit mid-morning on a weekday for the best light through the east window. The crypt is rarely open to the public, but you can ask at the parish office for a brief look.

A group of crannógs and ringforts on the shore of Lough Oughter, including the site of a medieval church. Accessed via a short public trail from the Killykeen Forest Park car park.

🕐 Daily: dawn to dusk

💡 The best views are from the southern edge of the lake, accessible from the R196 road—park at the small lay-by near the sign for 'Lough Oughter Viewpoint'. No facilities, so bring water and a map.

A comprehensive local history museum with exhibits on archaeology, folklore, and the 1916 Rising. The building itself is a former convent with extensive grounds.

🕐 Tuesday–Saturday 10am–5pm, Sunday 2pm–5pm

💡 Admission is €5 for adults, but the gardens and Peace Garden are free to wander. Check their website for free family days, which happen about four times a year.