A museum in Ballyjamesduff exploring Cavan’s archaeology, local life and history. Indoor galleries are complemented by an outdoor First World War trench reconstruction, a playground and the Nun’s Walk. Some historical displays concern war and famine; choose sections appropriate for your children.
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A great choice when the weather is against you
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A museum in Ballyjamesduff exploring Cavan’s archaeology, local life and history.
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Place information includes data adapted from Fáilte Ireland’s Tourism Activities and Attractions dataset, accessed 7 September 2026, with editorial corrections. Source: https://data.gov.ie/dataset/tourism-activities-and-attractions. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. Check the venue’s own website for current visitor arrangements.
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Light rain
16°C
A wet day — perfect for indoor exploration
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