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County Cavan (Irish: Contae an Chabháin) is a county in the Republic of Ireland. It is one of three counties situated in the province of Ulster without being part of Northern Ireland. It was created by Elizabeth I of England. The county is bordered by County Monaghan, County Leitrim, County Longford, County Meath, County Westmeath in the Republic, and County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland. Area: 1,931 km² (746 square miles). Population (census 2002): 56,546.

Towns of Cavan

The county town is Cavan.

Arva
Bailieborough, Ballinagh, Ballyconnell, Ballyhaise, Ballyjamesduff, Bawnboy, Belturbet, Blacklion, Butlersbridge
Cootehill
Dowra, Glangevlin
Kingscourt, Killeshandra
Mullagh
Stradone, Shercock
Virginia

The township of Cavan, Ontario, Canada was named after County Cavan, from which its settlers had emigrated.

Famous places

Magh Slécht
Terry Coyle Park

External links

[Cavan County Council]

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