Johnston Central Library is home to the single most important resource for the study of the history, literature, and culture of County Cavan.
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Cavan Local Studies
Learn more about the history, archaeology, literature and culture of Cavan ...
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Folklore
'That repulsive-looking insect of the beetle tribe ... the chafer or the devil's coach-horse, is referred to by Cavan folk as the daol or the dearg daol.' ~Breifny Antiquarian Society's Journal, 1921. Vol. 1, No. 11.
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History Online
Find lectures, past lectures, podcasts, digitised material and more ...
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Photographic Collection
Our Photographic Collection covers many subjects including people, towns, villages, buildings, rural scenes, agriculture and railways.
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Century of Change
'Century of Change', produced by Irish Life and Lore, records the testimonies of up to 300 individuals
County Archives Department
The County Archives contain a wealth of primary source material, meticulously preserved to the highest of standards ...