Bear Essentials & Silver Bear Centre in Bawnboy Co.Cavan is a unique place in Ireland that designs & makes one-off edition Mohair Teddy Bears.The Teddy Bear Gift Shop (www.irishteddybearshop.com) also stocks famous Steiff & Charlie Bears, little treasures and Anke’s own Baby Essentials of rugs & comforters. The Silver Bear Centre provides tours, family workshops, demonstrations, skills workshops, Easter & Summer Schools in Craft Design, Cooking, German Language & Nature. Bear Essentials is equipped and specialised to give all groups an exceptional experience. We can work with large outings and welcome special needs groups. We provide a full catering service on request. The Silver Bear Centre is for hire all year round. Parking, garden, picnic area, greenhouses, playground are on site. Open all year round - workshops need to be pre booked.