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1. Heritage Centres |
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Cavan CrystalCo. CavanThe tradition of craftmanship and culture, which has enriched Irish life
throughout the centuries, has not gone by County Cavan, the home of Cavan
Crystal. | |
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2. Forts (Historical) |
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Killykeen Forest ParkCo. CavanThis beautiful park is wovan around the lake and islands of Lough Oughter. A number of marked trails range in length from 1.5km to 2.8km, each offering enchanted views and a diversity of habitat for the wild fauna. Norway and Sitka spruce are the main tree species with a considerable amount of mixed woodland, including ash, oak, birch, sycamore, beech and alder. Stoat, badger, fox, grey squirrrel, hedgehog and rabbit are among the variety of fauna which can be spotted here. The tree mixture and wide expanses of water attract a great variety of bird life. Herons, coot, moorhen, cormorant and great crested grebe, mallard and tufted duck are here as are the wagtail, kingfisher, warblers and reed bunting. The park contains sites of great historical interest including an Iron Age ring fort and Clogh Oughter Castle which can be seen from the Derinish Trail. The castle stands on an island and is a 13th century de Lacy Castle which was later claimed by the O'Reily chieftains of the area. When the site was excavated in 1987 human remains were found from the last Cromwellian siege of 1653. | |
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3. Towers (Round) |
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DrumlaneCo. CavanThe oldest building on the site is a round Tower with round-headed door way and windows. On the north face, about six feet above the ground, are much weathered carvings of birds (cock and hen?). Beside the tower stands a medieval church, possibly late 13th century in date, though much altered in the 15th century. The west doorway preserves some fine stonework. Unusual features are the heads (probably 15th century) of bishops or abbots, a king and others on the outer side of the door and windows. The first monastery here was founded in the Early Christian period, but in medieval times it was taken over by the Augustinian Canons from Kells. In 1431 an appeal was made for alms to build a cloister and refectory, and some of the church probably dates from this period of building. The western half of the church, however, may at least part date from the 17th century. | |
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4. Towers (Historical) |
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Tomregan Round TowerCo. CavanTomregan Round Tower (4km south) provided the carved stone with a human head which now adorns the 17th century | |
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5. Castles (Historical) |
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Cabra CastleMr Howard Corscadden , Co. CavanOpposite the park is Cabra Castle, 19th century seat of the Pratts, and now a hotel. The original Cabra Castle was an early 18th century Palladian villa and when it was destroyed, Colonel Joseph Pratt bought the adjoining property, Cormey Castle in the early 19th century and established a new seat for his family. The original house was used as a ballroom until it was destroyed by fire in the 1950's. The castle grounds accommodate a picturesque 9 hole golf course which is open to non residents. | |
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6. Homes (Historical) |
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Bellamont HouseCo. CavanIn 1725 a charter was obtained by Thomas Coote to hold markets and fairs. Work began on his mansion, Bellamont House, in the same year. Designed by Lovett-Pearse, it is one of the finest examples of Palladian architecture in Ireland. The house is private , but the grounds are accessible from the town and offer some pleasant walks. The town gets its name from the marriage of Thomas Coote, a colonel in the crown forces, to Frances Hill of Hillsborough. | |
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7. Museums |
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Cavan County MuseumMrs Mary Hanley , Virginia Road, Co. CavanThe Museum is located in a magnificent 19th century, three storey building, which was formerly the Poor Clares Convent in Ballyjamesduff. Extensive grounds are attached to the building which alllow for pleasant walks in an atmosphere of peace and tranquillity. The museum collection is exhibited thematically and chronologically to present the story of Cavan from the Stone age through to modern times. The museum also features a book and souvenir shop as well as tearooms. | |
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8. Stones (Historical) |
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Killycluggin StoneBallinamore Road, Co. CavanAbout 5km out on the Ballinamore road is the Killycluggin Stone. The original or this roadside replica is in the National Museum in Dublin. The ornamentation is from the early Iron Age and contains incised La Tene motifs. La Tene relates to the Celtic culture in Europe from about the 5th to the 1st century BC which was characterised by curvilinear decoration like that found on the Killycluggin Stone. The first discoveries of this style of decoration were made at La Tene, Lac de Neuchatel , Switzerland. | |
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9. Abbeys |
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Drumlane ChurchCo. CavanDrumlane Church and Round Tower were part of an Augustinian abbey foundation. The siting of the monastery was inspired, as the 14th century church and earlier tower are beautifully situated between Drumlane and Derrybrick lakes. An unusual feature of the Round Tower is the engraving of a cock on the north face, thought to symbolise the resurrection. The present buildings occupy the site of a 6th century monastery founded by St. Mogue, a pupil of St David of Wales. | |
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10. Churches (Historical) |
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DrumlaneCo. CavanThe oldest building on the site is a round Tower with round-headed door way and windows. On the north face, about six feet above the ground, are much weathered carvings of birds (cock and hen?). Beside the tower stands a medieval church, possibly late 13th century in date, though much altered in the 15th century. The west doorway preserves some fine stonework. Unusual features are the heads (probably 15th century) of bishops or abbots, a king and others on the outer side of the door and windows. The first monastery here was founded in the Early Christian period, but in medieval times it was taken over by the Augustinian Canons from Kells. In 1431 an appeal was made for alms to build a cloister and refectory, and some of the church probably dates from this period of building. The western half of the church, however, may at least part date from the 17th century. | |
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11. Mills (Historical) |
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Lifeforce MillThe Mill Rock, Co. CavanA PROUD TRADITION: In the heart of County Cavan, in the centre of Cavan town, you will find the Lifeforce Mill where we take great pride in the production of wholly natural products. The flow of the Kennypottle River is harnessed to drive the enormous stone wheels which grind the very finest Irish Wheat into Lifeforce Stoneground Wholemeal Flour. Our flour is special. Modern roller mills operate at a very high speed and generate heat which damages the wheat germ and causes it to be unevenly distributed throughout the flour. This robs the flour of many valuable vitamins and minerals. By contrast Lifeforce Stoneground Wholemeal Flour is made by giant cool stones which preserve all that is good in the wheat. MILLING on this site can be traced back to medieval times when there was a flour mill here as part of a 14th Century Franciscan Monastery, the ruins of which can still be seen. The current mill building was erected in 1846 and throughout 100 years of almost daily use it served as a focal point in the life of Cavan town. Sadly the mill declined as a result of changes in farming, milling technology and local business. When the mill finally closed its doors in the 1950's everything remained as it was and time did not touch the inside of the mill for almost four decades, by which time many Cavan people had forgotten about its existence. Now the mill is fully restored to its former glory and enjoys a new lease of life producing Lifeforce Stoneground Wholemeal Flour as well as welcoming visitors. All the original machinery, including what is believed to be the only working Mc Adam Water Turbine has been painstakingly restored and returned to use. Designed at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution by Belfast Engineer Robert McAdam, this Turbine was installed at the mill instead of the slower and less efficient water wheel. At times of low water level, when there is insufficient water pressure to drive the Turbine, power is supplied by "Big John" a 1907 Hornsby, Single Cylinder four stroke, hot bulb Kerosene Engine which produces 2.5 HP. | |
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12. Cairn |
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Cohaw Court CairnCo. CavanA stay in Cootehill would not be complete without a visit to Cohaw Court Cairn. A fine example of a double court-tomb, looking as if two single court-tombs were placed back to back. There is a semicircular forecourt at each end, with five burial chambers between them. The tomb, which was excavated in 1949, stands in a rectangular stone mound delineated by kerb-stones. A stone Age pottery vessel was found during the excavations. | |
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