This is Cavan

🌿🎶 Free concerts, a giant adventure and 13 floors of discovery? Cavan has quite the weekend planned!

The countdown is on to Cavan Eco Féile, taking over Cavan Town from 23rd to 25th October 2026! 💚

Cavan's flagship sustainability and innovation festival is bringing together live music, local food, family fun, creativity and big ideas for a greener future. And there's plenty happening across all three days!

🎤 FREE LIVE MUSIC

🎸 Friday 23rd, 9pm: Spirit of Smokie

🎶 Saturday 24th, from 7pm: Groev and the Highstool Prophets

🪕 Sunday 25th, 9pm: The Tumbling Paddies

All performing on the festival's live gig rig at Tesco Car Park!

🌎 AND THAT'S JUST THE BEGINNING...

🔬 Explore 13 floors of exhibits, from climate action and retrofitting to robotics and innovation.

🍴 Discover local flavours at the Created in Cavan Artisan Food & Local Produce showcase.

🎡 Bring the family to the Eco Fun Zone in Townparks, with plenty of activities to discover.

📚 Step into the world of Gulliver 300 at Cavan Courthouse on Sunday 25th, from 2.30pm, with a Sleeping Giant, spectacular digital projections and a magical Dark Skies Lantern Parade.

🎭 Catch Jerry Fish at Townhall Cavan Arts Centre on Saturday at 8pm. This is a ticketed performance, with bookings at townhallcavan.com.

And there's even more happening throughout the weekend, from sustainability talks and workshops to a special celebration of Cavan's young GAA stars!

💚 So, who's coming to Cavan Town for Eco Féile? Are you heading straight for the music, bringing the family for the fun, or curious to explore the innovations on show? Tell us below! 👇

📍 Cavan Town
📅 23rd to 25th October 2026

🔗 Full festival details: https://www.cavancoco.ie/services/environment-climate-action/climate-action/cavan-eco-feile/

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🌿 Mark your calendars, tag your festival crew and make a weekend of it in Cavan, part of Ireland's Hidden Heartlands!

🏰 Where would you stay in Cavan to make a special occasion even more memorable? ✨

Some celebrations deserve more than just a night away. They deserve somewhere you'll still be talking about long after you've checked out! 💚

And Cavan has a few rather special places up its sleeve...

🏰 Cabra Castle Hotel, Kingscourt
Make the occasion feel like a fairytale with an overnight stay in a castle.

🌸 Wild Flower Glamping, Killykeen
A little glamping getaway for those who love being close to nature.

🌲 Cabu by the Lakes, Killykeen Forest Park
Escape to a woodland setting and enjoy a change of pace among the trees.

🪵 Bernard's Log Cabins, Ballyconnell
A cosy log cabin retreat that's a little different from your usual hotel stay.

🏡 Skeaghvil Log Chalets, Bailieborough
A charming chalet getaway for a memorable break in Cavan.

🎁 A birthday surprise? An anniversary? Or simply an excuse to spend quality time together?

Which one would you choose for your next special occasion? Tell us below, or tag someone who owes you a getaway! 👇

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🎻 Have you made plans for this weekend yet? Cavan is calling! 🎶

The countdown is on! The Ed Reavy Trad Music Festival returns from 15th to 18th October 2026, bringing four days of traditional Irish music, culture and community to Cavan! 💚

Get ready for a weekend celebrating the music, talent and traditions that bring people together. From lively tunes to unforgettable moments, there's plenty to look forward to! 🪕✨

📅 15th to 18th October 2026

👀 Swipe through the festival programme to discover the events and activities taking place across the weekend.

🎶 Who’s joining us for a few tunes? Tag your festival companions below! 👇

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🌱 Cavan Eco Féile is coming! Ready for a weekend with a difference?

Mark 23rd to 25th October in your diary because Cavan Town is getting ready for Cavan Eco Féile, a weekend packed with free live music, family fun, food, workshops, talks and ideas for a more sustainable future. 🌍💚

Townparks will become an Eco Fun Zone, with hands-on activities, local food and produce, climate action exhibits, retrofitting showcases, robotics, virtual reality and plenty more to explore from 11am to 6pm on Friday and Saturday.

And then there’s the music... 🎶

🎤 Spirit of Smokie | Friday 23rd, 9pm
🎸 Groev + Highstool Prophets | Saturday 24th, from 7pm
🥁 The Tumbling Paddies | Sunday 25th, 9pm

All three concerts are FREE and take place at the live gig rig in Tesco Car Park.

There’s plenty happening beyond the main stage too. Gulliver 300 arrives at Cavan Courthouse on Sunday, complete with music, theatre, poetry, visual art and family activities, before the evening brings an illuminated Sleeping Giant, projection mapping and a Dark Skies Lantern Parade through Cavan Town. ✨🏮

💭 What would you make a beeline for first: the live music, the local food, the family activities or the lantern parade? Tag the person you’d bring along!

📍 Cavan Town | 23rd to 25th October 2026

📌 Keep an eye on: ecofeile.ie for the latest updates and programme details.

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🎻 REMINDER: The Ed Reavy Festival is nearly here!

Cavan Town is getting ready for four days of trad, dancing, sessions and some serious fiddle talent. 🎶

From Thursday 15th to Sunday 18th October, the Ed Reavy 2026 Festival brings a packed programme to venues around Cavan Town, including the Town Hall Theatre.

🎻 International Ed Reavy Fiddle Competition
💃 Set Dancing Céilís with some brilliant céilí bands
🎶 Music & Singing Sessions
🔥 Festival Club & Trisco with Chunky Business, Padraig McGovern & Sabina McCague, followed by DJ Connor Crimmins
🎵 And plenty more happening throughout the four days.

📅 15th to 18th October 2026
📍 Cavan Town

Planning your festival weekend? Have you picked the event you’re most looking forward to yet? 👇 Tell us in the comments!

🎟️ For the full event programme and ticket links, head to: https://cavantowncomhaltas.ie/wordpress/index.php/ed-reavy-2026-festival/

💚 What if a day out could help someone through a difficult chapter?

This year, Balance Mental Health & Awareness Event at Cavan Adventure Centre is about coming together, getting active, spending time outdoors and supporting a cause that matters.

In partnership with Cuan Cancer Support Centre Cavan, Balance will raise funds to support the vital work they do for people and families affected by cancer.

🌿 What’s happening on the day?

🛶 Paddle for a Purpose
🧭 Family Orienteering
🧘 Yoga
🔔 Sound Baths
🔥 Sauna
🎶 Ramblin Jacks at 3pm

There’s something rather powerful about bringing movement, nature, music and good people together. And perhaps that is the heart of Balance this year: when someone is carrying something heavy, we may not be able to carry it for them, but we can make sure they don’t carry it alone. 💚

Every euro raised through Balance will go towards supporting Cuan Cancer Support Centre Cavan.

Who would you bring along for a day of movement, connection and community? Tag them below 👇

📍 Cavan Adventure Centre

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🍽️ Is Cavan one of Ireland’s best-kept food secrets?

We think it might be. 👀

Cavan has plenty to tempt hungry travellers, from cosy gastro pubs to polished dining rooms and estate dining surrounded by beautiful countryside. And today, we’re raising a fork to three places worth putting on your food map. 🍴

🥘 Murphy’s Gastro Pub, Butlersbridge
A great excuse to take the scenic route through Cavan, with a proper gastro pub experience in the heart of Butlersbridge.

🍽️ People’s Restaurant, Cavan Town
Right in the centre of Cavan Town, People’s is a favourite for sitting down, slowing the pace and enjoying a good meal.

🌿 Farnham Estate
Make a meal part of the escape at Farnham Estate, where great food comes with an estate setting and plenty of Cavan countryside to enjoy afterwards.

And this is just a small taste of what’s on the menu across the county. Cavan, part of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, has plenty of local spots waiting to be discovered.

💬 Now we want your recommendations! Where do you go in Cavan when you’re looking for a really good meal? Tag your favourite restaurant, café or pub below. 👇

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Got a Cavan food favourite we’ve missed? Tell us about it! 🍴💚 And for more ideas, check out thisiscavan.ie.

🥾 What stories are still waiting to be discovered on the slopes of Cuilcagh?

There are walks where you count the kilometres. Then there are walks where you start noticing the stories in the landscape.

The Seán Eamon Ruairí Trail begins at St. Pat’s Hall (Glan Hall) in Glangevlin, leading through a preserved rural landscape of abandoned farmsteads, mountain streams and upland views towards Cuilcagh Mountain.

This moderate 2.5-hour trail offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and landscape of Seán Eamon Ruairí, the last native Irish speaker in West Cavan. 🍃

Along the way, you’ll pass:

🏡 Abandoned farmsteads and the former homestead of Seán Eamon Ruairí
💧 A mountain stream and an ancient sweathouse, an early form of sauna
🧶 The historic Weavers House
🪨 A sculpture memorial to Seán Eamon Ruairí
🌄 Picnic benches with wonderful views across the surrounding landscape

Terrain: Minor road and trackway
Grade: Moderate
Time: Approx. 2.5 hours
📍 Start & finish: St. Pat’s Hall, Glangevlin, with parking available

💭 Could you imagine walking through this landscape knowing that it was once home to the last native Irish speaker in West Cavan? Have you walked the Seán Eamon Ruairí Trail? Tell us what stood out to you, or tag someone who should add it to their Cavan walking list. 👇

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🎻 Could Cavan Town be the place to hear your next favourite tune?

Four days. Traditional music. Singing. Dancing. Fiddles. And plenty of reasons to make a night of it.

The Ed Reavy 2026 Festival takes over venues across Cavan Town from Thursday 15th to Sunday 18th October, bringing the music of one of Cavan’s great traditional composers to life. 🎶

Across the weekend, expect:

🎻 The Ed Reavy International Fiddle Competition, with Junior and Senior competitions
🎶 Music & singing sessions around Cavan Town
💃 Set Dancing Céilís with The BlackWater, Innisfree and Pipers Cross Céilí Bands
🔥 Festival Club & Trisco, featuring Chunky Business, Padraig McGovern & Sabina McCague, followed by DJ Connor Crimmins
🏛️ Events at venues including The Town Hall Theatre

And for anyone who likes their traditional music with a bit of a late-night twist, Saturday’s Festival Club gets going at 11pm. 👀

Cavan has a long musical story to tell, and this weekend is a brilliant chance to hear it being played, sung and danced.

💭 What’s the one tune, session or traditional music memory that always brings you back to Cavan? Tell us in the comments, or tag the person you’d bring along for a weekend of trad. 👇

📍 Cavan Town | 15th to 18th October 2026

🎟️ For the full festival programme, event details and ticket links, visit: https://cavantowncomhaltas.ie/wordpress/index.php/ed-reavy-2026-festival/

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