Arva Neighbourhood Guide
Cavan
Arva is a small market town in west County Cavan, close to the borders with Longford and Leitrim. It lies in a rural lakeland setting between Killeshandra, Aughnacliffe and Loch Gowna, with the River Erne and nearby lakes contributing to the area’s character. The town is served by the H12 Eircode routing key and acts as a local service centre for surrounding villages and townlands.
Area character
Rural, close-knit and community-oriented, with a compact town centre surrounded by farmland, waterways and scattered settlements. Arva is suited to residents seeking a quieter pace, outdoor recreation and access to everyday services rather than a large urban offering.
Schools
- St Mary's National School, Arvaprimary
- Mullahoran National Schoolprimary
- Killeshandra National Schoolprimary
- Scoil Mhuire, Carrigallenprimary
- St Patrick's College, Cavansecondary
Transport
- Local and regional bus services serving Arva and surrounding villagesbus
- R198 regional road towards Killeshandra and Cavanroad
- R203 regional road towards Ballinagh and the wider Cavan arearoad
- N55 access via the surrounding regional-road networkroad
- Longford railway stationrail
Amenities
- Arva town centre shops and local servicesshopping
- Local pubs, cafés and dining venuesdining
- Arva Community Sports Centre and local playing fieldsleisure
- Nearby lakes, rivers and angling areasoutdoor recreation
- Killeshandra and Cavan town retail and service centresshopping
- Local GP, pharmacy and community healthcare services in the surrounding areahealthcare