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Located on Dublin Road (old N3) on the south-eastern approach to Cavan town, near the N3 bypass roundabout.
Opening hours
Today · 07:30–16:30
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Reported waiting time comparison
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Successful observation days with a slot no more than 7 days away
Cavan: 30 successful observation days, 521.6 observed hours · 4 Oct 2026–2 Nov 2026. A slot within 7 days appeared on 28 of 30 successful observation days. 59.4% of tests passed in the latest 12-month data.
Median appointment lead time on each observed day. Gaps mean no data.
New or earlier slots detected per observed hour. Gaps mean no data.
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Disclaimer: These wait times are unofficial average estimates and fluctuate daily. We cannot guarantee a slot on this specific date. Our goal is to notify you the second a cancellation drops so you can get the test done and dusted, but final availability depends entirely on the NCTS.