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Local essentials
Located on Dublin Road (old N3) on the south-eastern approach to Cavan town, near the N3 bypass roundabout.
Opening hours
Today · 07:30–20:10
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Centre data
Compare observed slot speed, when earlier slots appear, and the centre's official pass rate.
#36/50
Overall centre rating
83%
Observed days with a slot no more than 7 days away
Cavan ranks #36 of 50 centres overall. A slot within 7 days appeared on 83% of observed days. 59.4% of tests passed in the latest 12-month 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.