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64-567: Lavey may refer to: Places Lavey, County Cavan , a civil parish of Ireland Lavey, County Londonderry , a parish in Northern Ireland Lavey, Switzerland , a former municipality in Switzerland Lavey-les-Bains , a village in the district of Aigle in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland Lavey-Morcles , a municipality in the district of Aigle in
128-583: A national or provincial title . There are several athletics club and facilities in Cavan, including a 300m Tartan track in Shercock . There are five athletics clubs in the county, including Annalee AC , Bailieborough AC , Innyvale AC , Laragh AC and Shercock AC . Cavan has two rugby football clubs, County Cavan R.F.C. and Virginia R.F.C., both teams compete in the Ulster qualifying leagues. Fishing
192-622: A population of over 2,000 people. 7 of these are located in Donegal, 5 in Cavan, 3 in Monaghan and 1 in both Sligo and Leitrim respectively. A list of the ten largest settlements in the Border Region. County capitals are included and are shown in bold . According to Eurostat figures for 2016, the region had GDP of €11.399 bn and a GDP per capita of €21,885, the lowest per capita GDP in the country. This 2016 data included County Louth,
256-478: Is a small regional airport, but operates no regularly scheduled flights. The Irish Defence Forces utilise a military landing strip at Finner Camp in South Donegal. In terms of both road and rail, the Border Region is the most poorly serviced region in the country. Iarnród Éireann operate a Dublin–Sligo railway line which also serves Carrick-on-Shannon. The Sligo, Leitrim and Northern Counties Railway
320-555: Is a very popular activity in Cavan because of its complex of large rivers and lakes. Below is a list of various sporting clubs in Cavan: As of 2016 Cavan had a population of 76,176, a modest increase on the 2011 census. the 2016 census reported the county's most numerous non-Irish nationalities as UK, Poland and Lithuania respectively. The 2016 census reported that of Cavan's 76,173 residents, 82% (62,393 people) identified as Roman Catholic . Other stated religions made up 11% of
384-724: Is based in Killeshandra and has manufacturing sites located throughout Cavan, is Ireland's second largest dairy co-operative with an annual revenue of €545 million. Cavan is one of Ireland's leading counties for pig production , with the county's farms raising a fifth of the national pig herd. Pig farming regulations have put pressure on the industry, which is highly dependent on affordable credit. Traditionally an agricultural economy, Cavan has since expanded in other industries, chiefly quarrying, energy production and manufacturing facilities. As of September 2014 , Cavan produced 113.14 MW of wind energy, on 9 windfarms. The largest wind farm
448-555: Is centered around the Border Region, and some 33% of Border Region exports go to the UK, well above the state total of 18%. In Q2 2017, regional unemployment was registered at 6.6%, slightly above the national rate of 6.4%. The labour force (over 15 years of age) was estimated to be in excess of 210,000 persons. The region encompasses the entire northwest coast of Ireland along the Atlantic Ocean . Two of Ireland 's longest rivers,
512-751: Is composed mostly of Carboniferous limestones that were laid roughly 355 million years ago. However, a 1.5 billion year old narrow strip of metamorphosed gneisses extend across Sligo near the Ox Mountains . County Donegal in Ulster has one of the most complex geologies in Ireland. Much of the county is underlain by Precambrian gneiss, schist and quartzite, laid down during the Grenvillian Orogeny 700 million years ago. The Border Region's highest point, Errigal , at 751 m (2,464 ft),
576-499: Is composed of Precambrian quartzite. Ireland's oldest rocks, laid down 1.78 billion years ago, are found on the island of Inishtrahull . Inishtrahull is Ireland's most northerly island, located approximately 10 km north of Malin Head , mainland Ireland's most northerly point. Lough Swilly in Donegal is one of Ireland's three fjords. Owing to its scenic and rugged landscape, Donegal was named National Geographic's " Coolest place on
640-555: Is currently in division 2 of the National Football League . Cavan was the only county in Ireland without a senior hurling team, the county board having discontinued the team in 2011. The sport was on the decline and the senior team was disbanded to promote Hurling at junior level. Cavan's senior hurling team was reformed in 2017. They compete in division 3B of the National Hurling League and in
704-576: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages County Cavan County Cavan ( / ˈ k æ v ən / KAV -ən ; Irish : Contae an Chabháin ) is a county in Ireland . It is in the province of Ulster and is part of the Northern and Western Region . It is named after the town of Cavan and is based on the historic Gaelic territory of East Breffny ( Bréifne ). Cavan County Council
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#1732798262293768-506: Is divided into three local electoral areas : Bailieborough-Cootehill, Ballyjamesduff-Virginia and Cavan-Belturbet, which hold 18 county council seats in total. The 2019 local elections in Cavan had an average voter turnout of 55.5%, roughly equalling the turnout in 2014 (56.42%). The highest turnout for an electoral area was Bailieborough-Cootehill with 57.1%. It was formerly divided into the rural districts of Bailieborough, Bawnboy, Castlerahan, Cavan, Enniskillen No. 2, and Mullaghoran, and
832-726: Is high year round and rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year, with annual precipitation ranging from ~1,250 mm ( Markree Castle , Sligo) to ~1,000 mm ( Ballyhaise , Cavan). There are many large mountain ranges and high sea cliffs in the region, such as the Derryveagh Mountains , Slieve League , the Cuilcagh Mountains and Ben Bulben . The region is generally underlain by Ordovician and Silurian Shales and Greywackes, laid down 417-495 million years ago. These are found in eastern Cavan and Monaghan. The bedrock of western Cavan, Leitrim and Sligo
896-570: Is mainly confined to leisure craft on the River Erne and Shannon-Erne Waterway from Belturbet and Ballyconnell as well as for angling activities. Cavan also has 365 lakes all around, one for everyday of the year. In Gaelic football , the dominant sport in the county, Cavan GAA competes annually in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship , which it has won 5 times, between 1933 and 1952. The team
960-479: Is reputed to contain 365 lakes. At 18.8 km (7.3 sq mi), Lough Sheelin is the county's largest lake; it is situated in the south of the county and forms a three way border on its waters between counties Meath, Westmeath and Cavan. A large complex of lakes form in the north and west of Cavan into designated Specially Protected Areas (SPA); an example is Lough Oughter . Other important wildlife protected lakes such as Lough Gowna and Lough Ramor are in
1024-477: Is the local authority for the county, which had a population of 81,704 at the 2022 census. Cavan borders six counties: Leitrim to the west, Fermanagh to the north, Monaghan to the north-east, Meath to the south-east, Longford to the south-west and Westmeath to the south. Cavan shares a 70 km (43 mi) border with County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland . Cavan is the 19th largest of
1088-443: Is the largest industry in the county, especially dairy milk processing as well as pig and beef farming. Much of Cavan's land consists of clay soils, which are rich in minerals, but heavy and poorly drained, making pasture farming the dominant farming system in the county. There is a total farmed area of 144,269 hectares (356,500 acres) in the county, and there are approximately 219,568 cattle in Cavan. Lakeland Dairies Group , which
1152-487: Is the region's largest lake, at 35 km2. The west of the region, from Tullyhaw , County Cavan, to the Atlantic coast is largely rocky and mountainous, with dramatic coastal cliff landscapes as well as pure sand beaches seen in counties Sligo, Donegal and Leitrim. Leitrim has the smallest coastline of any county, at just 5 km in length, while Donegal has the longest, at 1,134 km (just over 706 miles). According to
1216-419: Is €17,251, roughly €4,000 behind Dublin , Ireland's richest county and 89.3% of the state average. The county has seen a significant drop in average disposable income since the 2006 Census. 53°55′N 7°15′W / 53.917°N 7.250°W / 53.917; -7.250 Border Region The Border Region (coded IE041) is a NUTS Level III statistical region of Ireland . The name of
1280-607: The Dublin–Belfast corridor and strong economic ties with the Greater Dublin Area , Louth was removed from the Border Region despite sharing a border with Northern Ireland . These changes had a number of implications. County Louth represented 24.6% of the population of the Border region and was its 2nd most populous county after Donegal. In addition, the region's two largest towns, Dundalk and Drogheda , were lost, as
1344-568: The Lory Meagher Cup . The first GAA club founded in Cavan was Ballyconnell in 1885. However the club didn't affiliate to GAA Central Council until March 1886 so that can be taken as the founding of the GAA in Cavan and Ulster. The most successful club in Cavan is Cornafean with 20 Senior Football Championship titles, their last title was won in 1956. Ramor United are the current senior football champions. No team from Cavan has ever won
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#17327982622931408-649: The Republic of Ireland with no existing commercial or freight railway lines. The nearest fully operational railway station to County Donegal is Waterside Station in Derry , operated by Northern Ireland Railways (N.I.R.). The Border Region is the only region in the Republic of Ireland with no access to the national motorway network . Former Border Region county Louth had the M1 , which runs from Dublin to Dundalk. Transport links with Cavan have been improved substantially with
1472-787: The Shannon and the Erne , have their source in the region. The Shannon rises from the famed Shannon Pot in County Cavan and the Erne rises from Slieve Glah, also in County Cavan. The two rivers have been connected to form one of the world's longest waterways - the Shannon–Erne Waterway . Cavan and Monaghan in the east of the region are characterized by a drumlin landscape, with hundreds of loughs interspersed between. Lough Allen in Leitrim
1536-480: The Ui Briuin Kingdom of Breifne was part of the western province of Connacht ruled over by the O'Rourke clan until around 1256 when under Norman occupation the kingdom was split in half. West Breifne still ruled by O'Rourkes and East Breifni ruled by O'Reillys. During the sixteenth century in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I the county of Cavan was formed and transferred to Ulster from 1584, following
1600-516: The urban districts of Cavan, Belturbet and Cootehill. The rural districts were abolished in 1925. Belturbet and Cootehill were downgraded to town commissioners in 1950. In 2002, the urban district of Cavan and the town commissioners of Belturbet and Cootehill became town councils . All town councils in Ireland were abolished in 2014. County Cavan is within the Dáil constituency of Cavan–Monaghan , which returns five deputies. This constituency
1664-449: The 2016 census, the Border Region had a population of 392,837, which constitutes 8.28% of the national population. Its population density was 34.1 persons per km, the second lowest in the country. Donegal is by far the largest county in the Border Region by both area and population. The Border Region contains a number of nationally significant Gaeltacht areas, such as Gweedore , Na Rosa and Tory Island . The dialect generally spoken in
1728-498: The 2017 National Forestry Inventory, there is a total of 130,345 hectares (322,090 acres) of forest and woodland cover in the Border Region, equating to 11.3% of the region's land area. This is in keeping with the national average forest cover of 11%. The region traditionally had a very low cover forest and planting schemes were undertaken by the Department of Agriculture or state-sponsored bodies such as Coillte . Forest cover in
1792-478: The 32 counties in area and the 25th largest by population. The county is part of the Northern and Western Region , a NUTS II area, and in that region, is part of the Border strategic planning area , a NUTS III entity. The county is characterised by drumlin countryside dotted with many lakes and hills. The north-western area of the county is sparsely populated and mountainous. The Cuilcagh mountain range contain
1856-799: The A32. The N54 route from Monaghan and Clones joins the N3 at Butlersbridge . The N55 links Cavan to Athlone via Ballinagh and Granard. Bus Éireann provide bus services to villages and towns across the county, including a direct route from Cavan to Dublin Airport . In the mid-1850s the Midland Great Western Railway built a line between the Inny Junction in County Westmeath (along their expanding network which
1920-450: The CSO has yet to publish 2018 data for the new boundary. The Irish Financial Crisis of 2008 had a devastating impact on the Border Region. In 2007, regional GDP per capita was €30,697, by 2014 it had fallen to €19,957. While economic activity is growing steadily, it still remains well below peak levels. Services, agriculture, manufacturing, fishing and tourism are all important industries in
1984-789: The Diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh of the Church of Ireland. The Cavan Baptist Church is located in Oldtown and the Islamic Cultural Centre, which is primarily used as a mosque , is located in Cavan town. There are two Methodist churches located in Ballyconnell and Corlespratten. There are a number of Presbyterian churches throughout the county and a restored 1800s Wesleyan Chapel in Bailieborough . Agriculture
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2048-811: The Planet " in 2017. The Border Region contains one commercially operating airport, Donegal Airport in Carrickfinn, which services 45,000 passengers annually. Just outside the region is City of Derry Airport , located in Eglinton in County Londonderry , which is used by many people living in East Donegal and Inishowen , and Ireland West Airport , located in County Mayo , very near to Counties Sligo and Leitrim. In addition, Sligo Airport
2112-479: The border region is Ulster Irish , while Donegal has its own distinct sub-dialect known as West Ulster Irish, colloquially referred to as " Donegal Irish ". 25% of Ireland's Gaeltacht population lives within Donegal. Despite this, the Border Region has the lowest percentage of Irish speakers of any region. The percentage of Irish speakers by county is: Leitrim (40%), Sligo (39.9%), Monghan (37.6%) Donegal (37.1%) and Cavan (34.6%). The region only contains 17 towns with
2176-511: The canton of Vaud, Switzerland Lavey-Village , a village in the district of Aigle in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland Other uses Anton LaVey , an American occultist Lavey GAC , a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in Lavey, County Londonderry See also [ edit ] Laufey , Icelandic singer-songwriter Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with
2240-433: The climate data for Cavan from their station at Ballyhaise . Under Köppen climate classification , Cavan experiences a maritime temperate oceanic climate with cold winters, mild humid summers, and a lack of temperature extremes. The average maximum January temperature is 8.2 °C (47 °F), while the average maximum July temperature is 19.8 °C (68 °F). On average, the sunniest months are May and June, while
2304-543: The composition of Breifne. In the south, the Lough Sheelin area was part of Leinster until the late 14th century. Under James VI and I , from 1610 the Plantation of Ulster saw the settlement and origins of several new towns within the county that include Bailieborough, Cootehill, Killeshandra and Virginia. Existing towns such as Cavan and Belturbet became over time more important as trading centres. Wars during
2368-638: The county for 60 km (37 mi) from the Meath border at Whitegate near Virginia and through Belturbet into Fermanagh . The N16 begins in Sligo and ends at Blacklion in the far northwestern tip of Cavan, it crosses the county for roughly 7 km (4.3 mi). Three national secondary routes pass through the county. The N87 road begins in Belturbet and passes through Ballyconnell and Swanlinbar before crossing into County Fermanagh where it becomes
2432-780: The county include the Blackwater River , which rises near Bailieborough and flows through Lough Ramor , joining the River Boyne at Navan; the Dee which springs near Bailieborough ; the River Annalee which flows from Lough Sillan and joins the Erne; and the Cladagh river which rises from Cuilcagh and flows into Fermanagh . The Glyde and the Owenroe also source in Cavan. Cavan is known as 'The Lakeland County' and
2496-560: The county. From around the thirteenth century the area (Cavan) was part of the petty kingdom of East Bréifne anglicized Breffny O'Reilly after its then ruling Gaelic family. This in turn was the east division Kingdom of Bréifne . For this reason the county is colloquially known as the Breffni County. A high degree of defense was achieved by using the natural landscape of drumlin hills and loughs. The poorly drained heavy clay soils contributed as an obstacle against invasion. From
2560-483: The highest point, Cuilcagh , at 665 metres (2,182 feet). Cavan is the source of many rivers. Shannon Pot on the slopes of Cuilcagh is the source of the River Shannon , the longest river in Ireland at 386 km (240 mi). The River Erne is a major river which rises from Beaghy Lough, two miles (3 km) south of Stradone in Cavan and flows for 120 km (75 mi) to Lough Erne . Other rivers in
2624-517: The late twelfth century East Breifne were subjected to Norman influence and the remains of several motte and bailie fortifications are still visible, as well as the remains of stronger works such as Castlerahan and Clogh Oughter castle. The growing influence of several monastic orders in the new diocese called Tir Briuin Breifne from the mid twelfth century with abbey remains existent in locations such as Drumlane and later Trinity Island. Historically,
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2688-646: The mid-seventeenth century aimed at trying to unsettle the Plantation only led to further plantations of English and Scottish settlers into the county, bringing with them better farming methods and the beginnings of a thriving flax and linen industry. Some areas of Cavan were hard hit by the Great Famine potato blight between 1845 and 1849. The winter of 1847 is particularly noted for the high levels of deaths nationally caused by diseases such as typhus and cholera. Several instances of eviction also occurred during
2752-814: The nineteenth century, with one such story where the local landlord in Mountnugent parish decided to evict over 200 people. The famous ballad "By Lough Sheelin Side" is based on this event witnessed by the local Catholic priest. Edward Saunderson , founder of the Ulster Unionist Council , was born in the county. However, when the Irish Unionist Party met on 9 June 1916, the delegates from Cavan learnt that they would not be included in any "temporary exclusion of Ulster" from Home Rule ; they agreed only with very great reluctance. Cavan
2816-486: The north to 1,500 hours in the south. There are eight historic baronies in the county. While baronies continue to be officially defined units, they are no longer used for many administrative purposes. Their official status is illustrated by Placenames Orders made since 2003, where official Irish names of baronies are listed under "Administrative units". Townlands are the smallest officially defined geographical divisions in Ireland. There are approximately 1979 townlands in
2880-469: The popularity of GAA in Cavan grow, spectators could travel easily between towns. After World War II , due to the shortage of coal in the country, uneconomic lines were terminated. In 1947 all passenger services were terminated though the transport of freight and livestock continued. The Great Northern Railway (G.N.R.) continued to serve the Cavan and Leitrim Railway . However, in 1959 all services along
2944-580: The population (8,671 people). 5% (3,904 people) stated that they followed no religion. 2% (1,209 people) did not state their religion. The Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Felim in Cavan town, is the seat of the Bishop of Kilmore and the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kilmore . St Fethlimidh's Cathedral , near Cavan town in Kilmore , is one of two cathedral churches in
3008-512: The region experiences a maritime temperate oceanic climate with cold winters, mild humid summers, and a lack of temperature extremes. Met Éireann has several monitoring stations across the region which record climate data. Summer daytime temperatures range between 15 and 22 °C (59 and 72 °F), with temperatures rarely going beyond 25 °C (77 °F). While the region generally experiences mild winters, upland areas, particularly in Donegal, typically receive snowfall each year. Humidity
3072-544: The region has increased rapidly in recent years, primarily driven by the emergence of Privately owned forests . This is especially evident in County Leitrim, which is now Ireland's most forested county at 18.9% forest cover, having overtaken County Wicklow , and up from just 12.9% in 2006. Unlike neighboring Donegal, where two-thirds of the county's forests are state-owned, over 50% of Leitrim's forests are under private ownership. Under Köppen climate classification ,
3136-644: The region produces €396.2 million per year; however, government subsidies account for 68.1% of this income. Approximately 65% of all commercial fish landings in Ireland take place in Donegal. A study by the European Committee of the Regions found that Ireland's border counties were the most exposed in Europe to the economic effects of Brexit . Cross-border trade between Northern Ireland and the Republic
3200-454: The region refers to its location along the Republic of Ireland–United Kingdom border . It is not a cross-border region . It comprises the Irish counties of Cavan , Donegal , Leitrim , Monaghan and Sligo . The Border Region spans 11,516 km , 16.4% of the total area of the state, and has a population of 419,473 persons as of the 2022 census, 8.14% of the state total. Prior to 2014,
3264-608: The region was administered by the Border Regional Authority. As of 2015, it is a strategic planning area within the Northern and Western Region . The region's largest towns are Letterkenny and Sligo , both of which have populations of over 20,000. The local government areas in the border region are: In 2018, County Louth was transferred to the Mid-East Region , reducing the number of Border Region counties from 6 to 5. Due to its position along
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#17327982622933328-494: The region's representative on the EU Committee of the Regions. These representatives met once a month and were nominated from the six local authorities of the region: The Regional Authorities were dissolved in 2014 and were replaced by Regional Assemblies, which took their current form on 1 January 2015. Much like the rest of Ireland, the Border Region has a steadily increasing population, although it remains on average
3392-498: The region. According to 2016 CSO data on Gross value added by region, Services account for 64.1% of the regional economy, followed by Manufacturing and Construction at 32.8% and Agriculture at 3%. Tourism to the Border Region, while continuing to grow in significance, is hindered by poor infrastructure. The region is largely rural, characterized by typically much smaller farms than seen in the Mid-East or Mid-West . Agriculture in
3456-414: The remaining rail lines were terminated and the stations along their routes were closed. Belturbet railway station is open as a railway museum. In the historical context and before water levels in lakes were lowered, water transport in the region was once very important through the complex of lakes and waterways that fed into the major river systems such as the Erne, Shannon and Boyne. Today however this
3520-413: The slowest growing region in the country. The region's population growth is split along east–west lines, owing to the more easterly border counties' proximity to Dublin. Cavan is one of Ireland's fastest growing counties, having registered a 4% population increase between 2011 and 2016. In contrast, Donegal is Ireland's most rapidly declining county, having shrank 1.5% during that same period. According to
3584-400: The south and east of the county. Cavan has a mainly hilly (drumlin) landscape and contains just under 7,000 hectares (17,000 acres) of forested area, 3.6% of Cavan's total land area. The county contains forests such as Bellamont Forest near Cootehill , Killykeen Forest Park at Lough Oughter (a Coillte state forest concern), Dún na Rí Forest Park and the Burren Forest. Met Éireann records
3648-408: The title Lavey . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lavey&oldid=1188842404 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Disambiguation pages with surname-holder lists Hidden categories: Short description
3712-405: The wettest month is October with 104.4 mm (4 in) of rain, and the driest months are May and June with 67.8 mm (3 in) and 67.9 mm (3 in) respectively. Humidity is high year round and rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year, with the annual precipitation at Ballyhaise being 1,006 mm (40 in) On average, snow showers occur between November and March. In
3776-573: The winter of 2010–11, record low temperatures for November, December and January were recorded in Cavan. In late December, the temperature at the station fell to −15.4 °C (4 °F), its lowest ever. On 21 December 2010, a daily maximum of −9.4 °C (15 °F) was recorded at Ballyhaise, the lowest daily maximum ever recorded in Ireland. Summer daytime temperatures range between 15 °C (59 °F) and 22 °C (72 °F), with temperatures rarely going beyond 25 °C (77 °F). The average annual sunshine hours range between 1,300 hours in
3840-433: Was created in 1977, replacing the constituency of Cavan , which had been in existence from 1921. From 2016 to 2020, the area of West Cavan was within the constituency of Sligo–Leitrim . For elections to the European Parliament , the county is part of the Midlands–North-West constituency. Two national primary routes pass through the county, The N3 road and the N16 road . The N3 is the longest route in Cavan, crossing
3904-420: Was eventually to reach Sligo ) and Cavan town. The first railway station to open in Cavan, was Cavan railway station in 1856. Many notable railway stations were built in the 19th century such as Kingscourt railway station and the Cavan and Leitrim Railway . The railways were an important part of the economic development of Cavan and carried passengers and freight to all over Ireland . The railways also helped
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#17327982622933968-401: Was in Bindoo townland, with a capacity of 48 MW. Peat cutting exists in the northwest of the county, in the Cuilcagh range. Major industries such as Quinn Quaries and Gypsum Industries are also important employers within the county. There are a number of quarries located in the county and the Quinn cement facility is located in Ballyconnell . Average Disposable Income per Person in Cavan
4032-404: Was the main rail line operating in part of the region, before shutting down in 1957. The Donegal Railway Company , and after that the County Donegal Railways Joint Committee , managed the extensive rail networks that were built throughout Donegal in late 19th and early 20th centuries. Since its closure in 1960, Donegal has had no operational railways. Similarly, Monaghan is the only other county in
4096-468: Was the region's connection to the Irish Sea . Louth was also the only Leinster county in the region. Drogheda, at just 48 km (30 mi) from Dublin , was the region's closest town to the capital. Following the change, Virginia , County Cavan , now holds that title, at 85 km (just over 52 miles) away. From 1994 to 2014, the Border Region was administered by the Border Regional Authority, which consisted of 38 elected representatives including
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