CAVAN FACTS: 1. The name Cavan comes from the Irish word "Cabhán" which means "a hollow".2. Cavan has 365 lakes - one for each day of the year. 3. The Shannon Pot, the source of the River Shannon is located in County Cavan. 4. The population of Cavan is around 60,000 with the main towns being Cavan Town, Cootehill and Bailieborough. 5. The Anglo-Celt is the main newspaper with a circulation of about 15,000. 6. St. Killian established a monastery in County Cavan. 7. Cavan has many towers which were used as look-outs in case a raid might occur. 8. The Lifeforce Mill in County Cavan still operates today. 9. Percy French was inspired to write "Come back Paddy Reilly to Ballyjamesduff" in Cavan! 10. Ireland's famous cross-country runner, Catriona McKiernan comes from Co. Cavan.
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