Folklore · County Cavan
Folklore and traditions of County Cavan
4 sites with recorded traditions.
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4 sites in County Cavan with traditions recorded by the Archaeological Survey. County Cavan guide.
Folklore on ErinSites is quoted from the Archaeological Survey of Ireland (or, when marked, from visitors). It records what people said or believed about a place; it is not presented as historical fact.
- Drumlane Abbey Abbey or friary · Drumlane (Lower Loughtee By.), Co. Cavan
St Maodhóg or Mogue, also known as Aidan, who founded a monastery at Ferns (WX015-003002-) and is the patron saint of that diocese, is associated with Drumlane in a late, probably 16th century life, where he is said to have been educated in the company of St.…
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact - Mullynagolman Round Tower Round tower · Mullynagolman, Co. Cavan
Locally known as 'Church Meadow', this site is traditionally believed to be St Brecin's monastic settlement which formerly comprised a round tower, church and cemetery.
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact - St Davnet's Well Holy well · Corrawillin, Co. Cavan
Deep oval-shaped hole (dims. 0.22m x 0.18m) which according to local tradition was formed by a horse's hoof (local information).
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact - Tobermurry Holy well · Derrynalester, Co. Cavan
Patterns are held here annually on August 13th.
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact