The Cavan Centre

049 8544436 

Residential Centre for Education and 
Community Development

History Of The Centre

Where we come from and what we have achieved.

The Cavan Centre is a voluntary organisation and registered charity funded by the Departments of Children & Youth Affairs, Employment Affairs & Social Protection and Dublin City Council. We are in our 42nd year supporting those that are in any way disadvantaged to expand their personal and social development through outdoor education, experiential learning and training.

A host of activities are available on-site and we also avail of wonderful local amenities such as Lough Sheelin and Mullaghameen forest. 

We offer homely accommodation and food and our qualified Community Youth Workers lead all activity and training sessions.

This programme encompasses:
Outdoor Education / Experiential Learning
Training Programme
Respite Stays

Groups who avail of our services include:
Disability Services
Community Development Projects
Homeless Services
Scout Groups
Traveller Support Services
Youthreach Programmes
Youth Clubs
Addiction Services
Childcare Services
Primary, Secondary & Community Schools
Senior Citizen Groups
Women’s Groups