History

In the 1590's Clans in Cavan, the O'Reillys and McGoverns joined in the rebellion against the encroaching Tudors, which ended in the defeat of the Irish in the battle of Kinsale in 1601. The region put up resistance against the English but suffered crushing defeat. The land was taken over by landowners loyal to the English crown. This undoubtedly had an effect on the landscape which turned to the development of the Linen, woollen and tanning industries.

Story compliments of:

David Allen
Wizard Signs & Grafix
Cormaddyduff.
Virginia,
Cavan,
Co. Cavan.
Republic of Ireland