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Cavan County Library Service Cavan County Council’s Library Service provides unlimited, easy access to information and leisure, ed

25/10/2026

No need to book - just come along to our Halloween storytime at Virginia Library. Wednesday 28 Oct at 3.15pm and Sat 31 Oct at 10.30am. We would love to see everyone in their spooky costumes!
Cavan County Council
Cavan County Childcare Committee
Virginia Pages

✨ GULLIVER’S TRAVELS 300 ✨On Sunday, 25 October, from 2pm–8pm a spectacular afternoon and evening celebrating the 300th ...
25/10/2026

✨ GULLIVER’S TRAVELS 300 ✨

On Sunday, 25 October, from 2pm–8pm a spectacular afternoon and evening celebrating the 300th anniversary of Gulliver’s Travels as part of Cultúr 2026 and in association with Cavan Eco Féile! 🎭🎶🏮
🌟 What's on?
🎻 Live music with Cavan Sinfonia Orchestra, Cavan Singers, Rugby Choir, crOw Duo, WEBBS and more!
🎭 The Gulliver Theatrical Troupe
📚 Gulliver Bound – an interactive children's exhibition and making station with Louise Swords, narrated by Michael Harding
🎨 Art installations, including The Sleeping Giant
🎬 Spectacular digital art projection on Cavan Courthouse – Gulliver 300
🏮 A magical lantern parade through the town, finishing at Tumbling Paddies Tesco car park
Gulliver’s Travels Céilí with CCE branches, the Latvian Association and NYAH
☕ Food and coffee available throughout the event!
From live performance and music to art, storytelling and a spectacular lantern parade, there's something for all ages to enjoy. Help us light up Cavan with creativity and imagination! ✨
📅 Sunday, 25 October 2026
📍 Cavan Courthouse
⏰ 2pm–8pm
Free family fun – come along and be part of the celebration!

Sneak preview of Michael Harding reading his copy of Gullivers Travels, which he borrowed from Cavan County Councils Lib...
24/10/2026

Sneak preview of Michael Harding reading his copy of Gullivers Travels, which he borrowed from Cavan County Councils Library service! You can visit Gullivers Bound immersive exhibition on Sunday from 2pm
Creative Cavan Cavan Arts

The fourth lecture in our Autumn series for 2026 takes place on Thursday 29th October at 7pm, in Johnston Central Librar...
24/10/2026

The fourth lecture in our Autumn series for 2026 takes place on Thursday 29th October at 7pm, in Johnston Central Library, H12 A3T1

'Their Footprint Can Be Found:
Some of Cavan's Contribution to the
Making of America' by Mary Sullivan.

The talk will focus on the exceptional growth of America after 1776 and on the legacies of various Cavan individuals and families as part of that growth. Mary Sullivan is the manager of Cavan Genealogy where she has worked for over thirty years. She holds an MSSc in Irish Migration Studies.

Thursday, October 29th at 7.00pm
Johnston Central Library, H12 A3T1
Booking advised. Ring 049 437 8500

Libraries Ireland Breifne Historical Society - Cumann Seanchais Bhreifne Virginia & District Historical Society West Cavan Notice Board Cavan County Museum Moybologue Historical Society - Cumann Seanchais Mhaigh Bolg

We had an intrigued audience at Thursday evening's lecture in Virginia Library where we welcomed Zoe Reid, Keeper of Man...
23/10/2026

We had an intrigued audience at Thursday evening's lecture in Virginia Library where we welcomed Zoe Reid, Keeper of Manuscripts, at the National Archives of Ireland. Zoe spoke on the topic, ‘A century sealed: The 1926 Census'.

Her lecture explored the 1926 Census which has transformed access to the earliest demographic record of the Irish Free State.

Our Autumn Lecture Series continues on Thursday October 29th, in Johnston Central Library, H12 A3T1, at 7pm, with a lecture by Mary Sullivan which is titled, 'Their Footprint Can Be Found: Some of Cavan's Contribution to the Making of America'.
Cavan County Council Department of Culture, Communications and Sport National Archives of Ireland Breifne Historical Society - Cumann Seanchais Bhreifne Virginia & District Historical Society West Cavan Notice Board Moybologue Historical Society - Cumann Seanchais Mhaigh Bolg

23/10/2026

Virginia Library invites you to 'Healthy Eating Made Easy with an Air Fryer' which takes place on Thursday, 29 October, from 11.30am to 12.30pm. The session will be presented by Catherine Flynn of Natural Wellness, who will share practical tips, recipes and a live demonstration on how to create healthy, delicious meals using an air fryer. Admission is free, but booking is essential at 049 8548456 or email [email protected]

Cavan County Library Service
Cavan Age Friendly
Virginia Men's Shed
Libraries Ireland
Virginia Pages

All libraries in County Cavan will be closed on Saturday the 24th and Monday the 26th of October for the Bank Holiday we...
22/10/2026

All libraries in County Cavan will be closed on Saturday the 24th and Monday the 26th of October for the Bank Holiday weekend.
Don't forget you can use BorrowBox to access your online library!

22/10/2026

🎨🦸 Comic Creations at Virginia Library!
Calling all young artists and storytellers aged 7-10 years!
Join comic creator Alan O’Rourke for a fun-filled Comics and Drawing Workshop where children can learn to create their own characters, stories and comic strips.
📅 Saturday, 31 October 2026 HALLOWEEN MORNING
⏰ 11:30am - 12:30pm
📍 Virginia Library
💥 FREE event!
📚 Part of Children's Book Festival 2026

⚠️ Booking is essential
Call 049 8548456 to reserve a place.

Libraries Ireland
Children's Books Ireland
Virginia Pages, Cavan, Ireland
St Mary's NS Parents Association

Reminder - The third lecture in our Autumn series takes place on Thursday, October 22nd at 7.00pm, in Virginia Library, ...
21/10/2026

Reminder - The third lecture in our Autumn series takes place on Thursday, October 22nd at 7.00pm, in Virginia Library, A82 PA03.

Zoë Reid will speak on the topic, 'A century sealed: The 1926 Census and the National Archives.'

Virginia Library, A82 PA03
Booking advised: 049 437 8500
Breifne Historical Society - Cumann Seanchais Bhreifne Virginia & District Historical Society West Cavan Notice Board Cavan County Museum Moybologue Historical Society - Cumann Seanchais Mhaigh Bolg

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Farnham Street
Cavan

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 1pm
2pm - 5:15pm
Tuesday 10am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 1pm
2pm - 5:15pm
Thursday 10am - 8:30pm
Friday 10am - 1pm
2pm - 5:15pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm
2pm - 5:15pm

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+353494378500

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