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sport · Friday 21 August 2026 · Various 
Cavan August Horse Championships 2026
At Cavan International Equestrian Centre · Latt, Cavan, H12 X9K1, Co. Cavan
At Cavan International Equestrian Centre · Latt, Cavan, H12 X9K1, Co. Cavan
The Cavan August Horse Championships bring three days of serious show jumping competition to one of Ireland’s premier equestrian venues. The event opens on Friday 21 August with the Exclusive 3-Year-Old Auction - a highlight for breeders and buyers looking to identify the next generation of sport horses - before the championships continue through Saturday and Sunday. It suits families, equestrian enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the professional side of the Irish horse trade.
Cavan International Equestrian Centre hosts weekly show jumping and major international events throughout the year, so the infrastructure here is well-established. Multiple all-weather arenas mean competition runs to schedule regardless of the weather - something anyone who has stood in a muddy field at a country show will appreciate. The August Championships draw serious competitors and good-quality horses across a range of classes. Friday’s 3-Year-Old Auction adds a commercial dimension to the event: horses are presented, assessed and sold, giving spectators a window into the professional side of Irish equestrian sport that you rarely see at ordinary club shows. The venue has on-site accommodation and a restaurant, so there is no need to rush off between sessions.
Cavan town sits roughly 110km from Dublin via the N3/M3, a comfortable drive of about 90 minutes. From the North, it is around 60km from Armagh on the A3/N54. The equestrian centre is at Latt on the outskirts of Cavan town, well signposted from the N3. Parking on site is the norm for events of this scale. Bus Eireann runs services from Dublin Busaras to Cavan town, from where the venue is a short taxi or lift away.
Cavan town itself is compact and easy to spend a few hours in - the Cathedral, the county museum, and the town’s well-regarded restaurants make for a straightforward evening if you are staying over for multiple days of the championships. There is more to see in Cavan and across Co. Cavan.
Heading to Cavan International Equestrian Centre in Cavan? Cavan has plenty more to see. Read the Cavan area guide, find what else is on, and explore the towns and villages nearby.