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Seamus Enright contact [email protected]

08/07/2024

https://www.anglocelt.ie/2024/07/08/actionaid-calls-on-people-of-cavan-to-support-those-displaced-in-gaza/

ActionAid Ireland has launched an urgent appeal to people in Co Cavan for support for Gaza and other countries devastated by conflict and crisis around the world.

08/07/2024

LOVING LIFE: John McGovern (Glangevlin) celebrating with Ballyconnell golf ace Leona Maguire after her history making victory in the Aramco Series at the Centurion Golf Club in Hemel Hempstead on July 5th.

If you have a photo or video you would like to submit for our series, please send it to [email protected] and don't forget to put Loving Life in the subject field. We will be publishing the best of them in print and online.

08/07/2024

POLITICS: Minister for Children and Integration Roderic O'Gorman has been chosen as the new leader of the Green Party.

08/07/2024

TELEVISION: A very interesting show for local GAA fans will be aired this Wednesday.

News

08/07/2024

BREAKING Massive news for the town of Virginia as €33 million will be invested in upgrading the local wastewater treatment plant Cavan County Council Uisce Éireann Irish Water

Virginia €33 million wastewater treatment plant upgrade for Virginia The works which commenced this month are due to be completed in late 2026. Virginia Published: Mon 8 Jul 2024, 12:42 PM Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Cavan County Council, are set to invest €33 million in the upgr...

08/07/2024

LATEST: House prices in Co Cavan rose by as much as €20,000 in the second quarter of this year indicating further that demand is stronger than supply. The median asking price for a home in the county now stands at €215,000 with annual asking price inflation of 7.3% nationally.

08/07/2024

TRAGEDY A man has died following an early morning crash in Longford.

A man has died following an early morning crash in Longford.

08/07/2024

RIP: It is with regret that we note the following deaths from Counties and over the past few days, as reported on RIP.ie May they all rest in peace.

08/07/2024

LATEST: Your forecast right through the weekend from Met Éireann

07/07/2024

PEOPLE: San Fran Rose Maggie is proud of her Cavan roots.

07/07/2024

Fr Jason Murphy takes readers back to their carnival days in his latest column - Let the busy world be hushed - in his own inimitable way...

Let the busy world be hushed The happy couple, May Gaffney and Michael Reilly. A field of dreams at the carnival in Kilnaleck Let the busy world be hushed Published: Sun 7 Jul 2024, 4:03 PM Fr Jason Murphy takes readers back to their carnival days in his latest column - Let the busy world be hushed....

07/07/2024

GO WILD: Emma O'Reilly from Killeshandra took this picture while walking the Killeshandra Loop Walk. Beautiful picture Emma!

If you have a photo or video you would like to submit for our series, please send it to [email protected] and don't forget to put Go Wild in the subject field. We will be publishing the best of them in print and online.

07/07/2024

CUMANN NA MBUNSCOL: Great success for St Mary's NS, Virginia girls!

Cumann na mBunscol Girls Division 1 final

07/07/2024

In his latest Times Past column, Jonathan Smyth recalls David Patrick Huddie of Rolls Royce who was born in Shercock...

Times Past, Jonathan Smyth David Patrick Huddie from Shercock. Sir David Patrick Huddie (1916-1998): Shercock’s Aero Genius Times Past, Jonathan Smyth Published: Sun 7 Jul 2024, 2:04 PM In his latest Times Past column, Jonathan Smyth recalls David Patrick Huddie of Rolls Royce who was born in Sher...

07/07/2024

LOVING LIFE: Rian and Eoin O'Reilly from Crosserlough bumped into Leanne Kiernan while out shopping!

If you have a photo or video you would like to submit for our series, please send it to [email protected] and don't forget to put Loving Life in the subject field. We will be publishing the best of them in print and online.

07/07/2024

⭐✨ COMPETITION TIME ⭐✨
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*** Winner announced next week***

07/07/2024

CHEF'S DELIGHT: A cool summer dessert by Rosie Morgan

recipe Pink haired pastry chef CHEF'S DELIGHT: Rhubarb Strawberry Trifle Previous Next Image 1 of 2 Rosie Morgan. Image 2 of 2 Rosie Morgan recipe Pink haired pastry chef Published: Sat 6 Jul 2024, 1:04 PM - Recipe by Rosie Morgan- the Pink haired pastry chef A WORD FROM THE CHEF: This Rhubarb Straw...

07/07/2024

Check out our bumper crossword by our mystery compiler Arahoden. As usual, you can expect some Cavan twists. Print it out, complete it and enter our competition to win lunch for two in the Cavan Crystal Hotel, not to mention a coveted Anglo-Celt pen (details below).

crossword Cavan Crystal Hotel CROSSWORD 9283 BY ARAHODEN crossword Cavan Crystal Hotel Published: Sun 7 Jul 2024, 12:04 PM Check out our bumper crossword by our mystery compiler Arahoden. As usual, you can expect some Cavan twists. Print it out, complete it and enter our competition to win lunch for...

06/07/2024

CELEBRATIONS! Sam Peilow was ordinated as Presbyter to the Killeshandra group of parishes of Killeshandra, Killegar, Derrylane and Drumcoghill.

Google maps shows the distance from Derry city to Killeshandra church is 135km, around two hours and ten minutes to drive.

06/07/2024

GO WILD: A friendly Puffin on Skellig Michael sent in by Marion Clancy.

If you have a photo or video you would like to submit for our series, please send it to [email protected] and don't forget to put Go Wild in the subject field. We will be publishing the best of them in print and online.

06/07/2024

WORDSMITH: Gerard Smith recalls a wonderful childhood memory and paints a vivid picture in his latest WordSmith column. It's certain to bring a lump to your throat...

WordSmith Column by Gerard Smith WordSmith: My ‘Dear Johnnie’ letters WordSmith Column by Gerard Smith Published: Sat 6 Jul 2024, 4:02 PM Gerard Smith recalls a wonderful childhood memory and paints a vivid picture in his latest WordSmith column. It's certain to bring a lump to your throat... We...

06/07/2024

BUSINESS: The owner of The Meadow View, Declan Sheridan, has taken on the licences for two more previously popular pubs in Cavan Town.

The owner of The Meadow View, Declan Sheridan, has taken on the licences for two more previously popular pubs in Cavan Town.

06/07/2024

LOVING LIFE: Margaret Hopkins and friends from Virginia were voted best dressed at a 1920s Jazz night in Vanilla Pod restaurant at Hinterland festival. Looking fabulous ladies!

If you have a photo or video you would like to submit for our series, please send it to [email protected] and don't forget to put Loving Life in the subject field. We will be publishing the best of them in print and online.

06/07/2024

ART: A tree sculpture artist has been carving in the county town since last Monday and will continue until the end of this week.

06/07/2024

PEOPLE: Former Farnham Estate gardener discusses his passion for tending to plants

06/07/2024

LATEST: Your weather forecast right through the weekend.

06/07/2024

BEST OF LUCK to Cavan native, Dr Colm Henry, the chief clinical officer of the HSE, will cycle the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle today for the Irish Kidney Association (IKA). Among others, he will be joined by Martin Malinowski from Castleblayney, Ireland’s first heart and liver transplant recipient.

05/07/2024

WATCH! Cavan's Leona Maguire makes history to become the first Irish player to win a Ladies European Tour event.

05/07/2024

GO WILD: This curious pine marten was watching Lissette Carcamo in her back garden in Carrickduff, Granard!

If you have a photo or video you would like to submit for our series, please send it to [email protected] and don't forget to put Go Wild in the subject field. We will be publishing the best of them in print and online.

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It’s Wednesday, it’s Celt day. In this week’s Anglo-Celt, Sean Quinn Snr has formally backed a bid to purchase the Slieve Russell Hotel, Cavan has been deemed a ‘black spot’ for disability supports and there has been a rise in Cavan women seeking terminations. In Arts & Ents, meet Gintas Poderys who has been tree carving in the county town since last week. In sport, Killygarry kickboxer Cian McCabe speaks on fighting for the IKF Irish Middleweight K1 title in Cavan later this month. All of this and more in this week’s edition of The Anglo-Celt.

It’s Wednesday, it’s Celt day. Reporter Gemma Good takes you through this week’s paper covering the impending demolition of the former Holy Trinity Priory at Kilnacrott, the completion of phase two of the Ulster Canal Restoration and more. In sports, two Mullagh para power lifters win big at the World Cup in Georgia. While our recruitment special contains nationwide employment opportunities. All of this and more in this weeks edition of The Anglo-Celt, on the shelves now.

Belturbet's St Mary's NS (4th, 5th, 6th classes) win Cumann na mBunscol for the second year in a row

LOVING LIFE

LOVING LIFE: We just love this video of Guinness enjoying a 99. The Anglo Celt can confirm the pug did finish the ice cream! The video was sent in by John McEntee. If you have a photo or video you would like to submit for our #LovingLife series, please send it to [email protected] and don't forget to put Loving Life in the subject field. We will be publishing the best of them in print and online.

ELECTION RESULTS: Count #8 in the Bailieborough Cootehill MD is complete, the final count here in Cavan. Cllr Clifford Kelly (FF), Cllr Niall Smith (FF) and Cllr Val Smith (FG) are elected.

ELECTION RESUTLS: Count #7 for the Bailieborough-Cootehill MD sees Stiofan Conaty (SF) elected. Follow our blog for live updates.

LOCAL ELECTIONS: Count #6 for the Bailieborough Cootehill MD. Follow our blog for live updates.

ELECTION RESULTS: Count #5 for Bailieborough Cootehill MD is complete. Follow our blog for live updates.

ELECTION RESULTS: The elected representatives for the Cavan Belturbet MD are: Damien Brady (SF), Niamh Brady (SF), Cllr Brendan Fay (Ind), Cllr John Paul Feeley (FF), Cllr Aine Smith (FF) and Cllr Patricia Walsh (FF).

ELECTION RESULTS: Ballyjamesduff MD elected representatives: Cllr Winston Bennett (FG), Cllr Philip ‘The Gunner’ Brady, Noel Connell (SF), Cllr Shane P. O’Reilly (Independent Ireland), Cllr Trevor Smith (FG) and Cllr TP O’Reilly (FG).

ELECTION RESULTS: Count #6 and the final count for the Cavan Belturbet MD. Cllr Patricia Walsh (FF), Cllr John Paul Feeley (FF) and Niamh Brady (FG) take the final seats. Follow our election blog live.

ELECTION RESULTS: Count #8 and the final count for Ballyjamesduff MD. Cllr TP O’Reilly (FG) and Noel Connell (SF) are the final two to be elected in the area. Follow our blog for live updates.

ELECTION RESULTS: Recount result of Bailieborough Cootehill MD count #4 complete.

ELECTION RESULTS: Count #5 for Cavan Belturbet MD is complete. Damien Brady (SF) is elected to Cavan County Council. Follow our live blog for updates.

ELECTION RESULTS: Count #7 from Ballyjamesduff in complete. Cllr Winston Bennett (FG) and Cllr Philip ‘The Gunner’ Brady (FF) are re-elected to Cavan County Council. Follow our live blog for updates.

ELECTION RESUTLS: Count #6 for the Ballyjamesduff MD. Follow our blog for live updates.

ELECTION RESULTS: Count #4 for Cavan-Belturbet MD is complete. Follow our blog for live updates.

LOCAL ELECTIONS: Count #4 for Bailieborough Cootehill MD has revealed there will be a recount for the two lowest candidates, Kristofer Shekleton (Independent Ireland) and Garry Cosgrove (Independent). Follow our blog for live updates.

LOCAL ELETIONS: Count #5 for the Ballyjamesduff MD is complete. Follow our live blog for updates.

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Editor - Linda O'Reilly Contact: [email protected] Assistant Editor - Damian McCarney Contact: [email protected] Sports Editor Paul Fitzpatrck Contact: [email protected] Senior Journalists Sean McMahon contact: [email protected] Seamus Enright contact: [email protected]