- a county in Ulster, in the N Republic of Ireland. 730 sq. mi. (1,890 sq. km).
- the seat of this county.
- a county of N Republic of Ireland: hilly, with many small lakes and bogs. County town: Cavan. Pop: 56 546 (2002). Area: 1890 sq km (730 sq miles)
- a market town in N Republic of Ireland, county town of Co Cavan. Pop: 6098 (2002)