Cavan

Running from the 28 July to the 7th August 2006, this lively family festival includes the international angling calendar, outdoor music, waterbased events, a personality pageant called “The Lady of the Erne”, lively bands, talent shows, fireworks displays and a parade.

Have a look at some splendid crystal from Cavan Crystal, or if that doesn’t take your fancy you can choose from other crafts including tableware, furniture, textiles, pottery and ceramics, jewellery, wood, linen, ironcraft and sculpture.

This delightful stone walled thatched building set in East Cavan is a charming location for a cultural tourism centre. One of the earliest court tombs in Ireland lies close by at Cohaw.