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Ballinagh

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At the the beginning of 18th century, Ballinagh grew up as a staging post on the Dublin to Sligo coach road. In 1803 the local landlord, Captain Fleming, built a stone tower on a nearby hill. It is still called Flemings folly. This is easily accessible and there is a fine view from it over the surrounding countryside.

BALLINAGH, a market-town, partly in the parish of BALLINTEMPLE, but chiefly in that of KILMORE, barony of CLONMAHON, county of CAVAN, and province of ULSTER, 4 miles (S. W.) from Cavan town, on the road to Granard (Co. Longford), containing 702 inhabitants.

This town was entirely destroyed by fire in a disturbance which took place in 1794; it consists at present of two streets crossing each other at right angles, and in 1831 contained 135 houses, the greater part of which are thatched, and of which three only are in the parish of Ballintemple. The market is on Saturday, and is held in a neat plain market-house. fairs are held on March 31st, June 6th, August 5th, Oct. 3rd, and Dec. 21st. This is a station of the constabulary police ; and petty sessions are held every alternate Wednesday.

There is a Roman Catholic chapel ; also a good slated school-house, containing on the ground door a school-room for boys, and on the upper story, one for girls

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History

indo — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 07:04:09 +0000

Cavan (Holiday Cottages, Cavan, Ireland) (originally Caban, an Irish word for a hollow), can trace a history of habitation back for 5,000 years. Many of the historic inhabitants of Cavan (Holiday Apartments, Cavan, Ireland) made their dwellings on crannogs, which were artificial islands on the numerous lakes found in the county. These crannogs could be accessed by rocks shallowly concealed immediately below the surface of the water, or by specially designed rafts. This was a clever way of avoiding confrontation and ensuring the safety of ones family.

Christianity was introduced into Cavan in the 6th century A.D. It remained free from Anglo-Norman conquest while other nearby counties were taken by the invaders. It wasn’t until the 17th century that Cavan (Holiday Homes, Cavan, Ireland) history experienced significant foreign influence from the English and Scottish colonists.

Due to the effects of the famine, much of the original population of Cavan emigrated to North America, Australia and New Zealand. Her numbers are still only a fraction of what they once were.

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Entertainment

indo — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 07:04:04 +0000

Pubs In Cavan

A concentration of pre-historic sites and handsome little towns run through in Cavan (Hotels, Cavan, Ireland). The proliferation of meandering rivers, gentle streams and tree-lined lakes provide the visitor with excellent opportunities for boating, cruising, fishing and swimming. You will enjoy these people who are open, friendly and have a great sense of humour. Cavan (Self Catering, Cavan, Ireland), the county’s principal town is interesting because of its unusual layout - and for its welcoming pubs! Cavan is an ideal spot for a quiet break or a family holiday. Cavan was the only medieval town in Ireland founded by the Irish themselves, and its narrow streets still follow the same pattern that was set down seven centuries ago.

The Yukon Bar is an authentic Irish country pub, with lots of old beams and wooden floors. It’s particularly popular with local fishermen, golfers and with visitors. Currently, The Yukon is a wet pub only, theres a beer garden for fine days. A full snooker table and a large screen TV are available inside. The pub plays fine traditional music and can get pretty lively on a Friday night. The Keeper’s Arms is situated in a peaceful village that lies at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains. Formerly a coaching house, a splendid job has been done for the stonework, which has been recently restored with great care being taken to maintain the original state of the building. With its open fire, traditional music and lots of Irish craic; Keeper’s Arms is a very popular establishment and attracts tourists to witness and enjoy its trademark hospitality. Definitely worth a visit when in the area where golf, swimming, boating and quaint villages are all part of its heritage. When searching for a traditional Irish pub experience in the County Cavan (Holiday Cottages, Cavan, Ireland) area, McCaul’s is a must visit, for you can step off the Bridge Street and head into the past. This establishment has been running for three generations and the pubs reputation is still known for its character set in one of the most charming parts of the town. Stained glass windows, a nice big Victorian fireplace, lots of pub memorabilia, enhance McCauls. This pub has a fine and warm atmosphere and a well-stocked bar. You can pull up a stool and chat with the locals while listening to traditional Irish musicians, which hail from the surrounding area. Of course everyone is encouraged to join in and add to the fun.

Charming Cavan (Holiday Apartments, Cavan, Ireland), its traditional old shrines and local hospitality are second to none.

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County Facts

indo — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 07:04:02 +0000

Land Area: 730 sq. miles

County Capital: Cavan Town

Main Towns: Cavan, Cootehill, Bailiboro, Kingscourt, Belturbet

Main Industries: Agriculture, bacon and pork processing, building and civil engineering, building products, manufacturing, crystal glass making, dairy processing, footwear production, plastics manufacturing, shower enclosures manufacturing, telecommunications, tourism, transformer manufacturing.

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