Cavan County Museum facts for kids
| Músaem Chontae an Chabháin | |
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| Established | 1996 |
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| Location | Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan, Ireland |
| Type | County museum |
The Cavan County Museum (which is Músaem Chontae an Chabháin in Irish) is a cool place to learn about the history of County Cavan in Ireland. It's located in Ballyjamesduff and is set up inside an old building that used to be a convent.
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Discovering Cavan's Past
The Cavan County Museum opened its doors in 1996. It's built inside a beautiful 19th-century building. This building was once home to the Poor Clare nuns. The museum's main goal is to collect, keep safe, and show off items from Cavan's long history. This history goes back over 6,000 years! It's all about helping people understand the heritage and culture of their county.
What Can You See Inside?
The museum has lots of different things to explore. You can find objects from ancient times all the way up to today.
Here are some of the cool things you might see:
- Ancient Stone Art: Check out the Killycluggin Stone and the Lavey Sheela na gig. These are old stone carvings with interesting stories.
- Old Clothes: See costumes from the "Pighouse Collection."
- Sports History: Learn about the GAA with special items on display.
- Life During the Famine: There's an exhibition about the Great Famine and how it affected County Cavan.
- Local Heroes: Discover more about famous local singer, Percy French.
- Convent Life: Since the museum is in an old convent, there's also a special display about the Poor Clare nuns who lived there.
- Historical Artifacts: You can even see a personal item that belonged to a local politician named Arthur Griffith.
Step into a World War I Trench
One of the most exciting parts of the museum is a full-size replica of a World War I trench. It's built exactly like the real ones used by soldiers. This includes the trenches used by the Royal Irish Fusiliers. It helps you imagine what life was like for soldiers during that time.
Working Together for History
The museum also works with other museums. For example, it has teamed up with the Fermanagh County Museum. They worked together on a project called "Connecting People, Places and Heritage." This helps share history across different areas.
Art and Archaeology
The museum has a special gallery for temporary art shows. This gallery displays works by both local and national artists. The National Museum of Ireland has also chosen Cavan County Museum to collect important archaeological finds. This means they help save ancient objects found in the ground!
