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comedy · Friday 24 July 2026 · 7:00pm 
Next Stop Comedy at The Lavey Inn, Cavan
At The Lavey Inn · Dublin Road, Knockanoark, Lavey, Co. Cavan, H12 P793
At The Lavey Inn · Dublin Road, Knockanoark, Lavey, Co. Cavan, H12 P793
A monthly stand-up comedy night has found a good home at The Lavey Inn on the Dublin Road outside Cavan Town. Next Stop Comedy is an Irish touring outfit that brings a rotating bill of professional comedians to pub venues around the country, and this Cavan date is one of its regular stops. If you want a proper night out with proper laughs - not a local open mic but acts who have television and podcast credits - this is a straightforward way to get one without driving to Dublin.
The format is a classic pub comedy night. A fresh lineup of acts appears each month, so if you went in February you will see entirely different performers in July. Next Stop Comedy pitches the bill at recognisable names from the Irish circuit - comedians you might have caught on a panel show or heard on a podcast - rather than open-mic newcomers. Shows run for roughly 90 minutes in the pub’s entertainment space, with a relaxed atmosphere throughout. Doors open at 7:00pm and the show gets going shortly after, so arriving on time means you settle in comfortably rather than squeezing past seated tables in the dark.
The Lavey Inn itself has been a fixture in this part of Cavan for more than 50 years. Situated on the N3 corridor, it is the largest entertainment venue in the area and regularly hosts live music, functions, and events. Country and Western night runs every Sunday, but the comedy nights have a different crowd - a mix of locals and people making a specific trip for it.
The Lavey Inn sits on the Dublin Road (N3) at Knockanoark, Lavey - about 11km from Cavan Town, heading south towards Dublin. The address is H12 P793 if you are using a satnav. Driving is the straightforward option; the venue has generous parking on site given its dual-frontage site on the N3. Public transport links to Lavey village itself are limited, so a car or a lift with someone is the practical choice. Taxi back to Cavan Town is a reasonable distance for a group splitting the fare.
Cavan Town is worth a look before or after - a compact market town with a good handful of pubs and restaurants along Main Street and Farnham Street. The wider county is lake country, with over 365 lakes and good angling, walking, and cycling throughout. There is more to see in Cavan and across Co. Cavan.
Heading to The Lavey Inn 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.