This is the only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to the ancient craft of the Saddler and Harness Maker. The museum documents the work of the saddler in farming, sports, military and transport. The museum exhibits include a 1920’s side saddle, shire harness, 60 leather samples, harness decoration and buckles, driving collars, coaching coats, whips, saddle trees, muzzles, lamps Read more...
The County Cavan Genealogical Research Centre, based in the Johnston Library & Farnham Centre, Farnham Street, Cavan, offers a full genealogical research service for people with Cavan ancestry. Read more...
Explore the gift shop at Bear Essentials, viewing the unique collection of limited edition Teddy Bears or participate in one of the many teddy bear workshops and events taking place. Take home your own handmade teddy bear. The collection includes artist bears, Steiff, Gund and Russ bears, bear accessories, teddy bear making kits, wildlife animals, soft toys, dolls, doll’s houses, Read more...
Based in a delightful stone walled, thatched house, Maudabawn organises guided tours of Cavan and Monaghan, offers cultural weekends, history and heritage classes and is also open for day visits. Read more...
The beautifully restored 1800’s Wesleyan Chapel is a dedicated centre of learning and education for performance, visual and literacy arts. The Chapel was built in 1833 and served as the meeting place of the Wesleyan Methodists in Bailieborough for over 160 years. Activities include lectures, workshops, dance classes, performances, film shows and teacher training courses. The chapel operates a year Read more...
A basketry museum with exhibitions of traditional baskets in rod, rush and straw. Audio-visual. Lectures and demonstrations available. Craft shop, coffee shop, tourist info and coach parking. Read more...
