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Updated: 25 Jan 2012 17:30
Belturbet postman wins his fight against the flab
Vinnie is half the man he used to be, writes Seamus Enright.
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Updated: 25 Jan 2012 17:30
Last chance to audition for CGT 2012!
Ever popular Cavan's Got Talent seeks entries.
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Updated: 25 Jan 2012 17:30
The fruits of St Bricin's arts renaissance goes on display
An impressive display of artworks by budding artists at Johnston Central Library has been hailed as evidence of a renaissance in art at St Bricin's College, writes Damian McCarney.
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Updated: 25 Jan 2012 17:30
Irish Nationwide sold for €350,000
Property would have fetched €1m at peak
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Updated: 25 Jan 2012 17:30
Qashqai should be top of the 2012 shopping list
Nissan hit the bull's eye with this versatile model, writes reviewer Hugh Maguire.
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Updated: 25 Jan 2012 17:30
Conference delivers boost for Cavan town
Chamber to target 450 AMAI delegates
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Updated: 25 Jan 2012 17:30
The death occurred at his residence on Saturday last of Mr Pat McHugh, Latt, Cavan.
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Updated: 25 Jan 2012 17:30
Bigger and better Farm Machinery Show returns
Newly extended Equestrian Centre to host memorable three day event
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Updated: 25 Jan 2012 17:30
Glanbia is first Irish dairy company to achieve carbon certification
A Virginia firm has become the first Irish dairy company to receive the prestigious 'Carbon Trust Standard' award.
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Updated: 25 Jan 2012 17:30
Milltown village safer after bridge transformation
Parents' association idea solves pedestrian problem.
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Updated: 25 Jan 2012 17:30
'Ducksy' Walsh backing Bailieboro fundraiser
Community to challenge GAA All Stars in aid of leisure centre.
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Updated: 25 Jan 2012 17:30
Swanlinbar scouts in Icelandic expedition
Part of Irish team in quest of Crean Challenge award.
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Updated: 25 Jan 2012 17:30
€3m Castlesaunderson scouting centre back on track
Project due for completion in early Autumn.
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Updated: 25 Jan 2012 17:30
Looking for unsung heroes in their communities
Cavan Person of the Year awards launched.
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Updated: 25 Jan 2012 17:30
Shercock hall to get €75,000 facelift ahead of All-Ireland drama festival
Shercock hall is set to enjoy a €75,000 upgrade in advance of hosting the prestigious All-Ireland Confined Drama Festival.
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Updated: 25 Jan 2012 17:30
Grant of €252k can help fulfill arts' potential
New jobs created through IFI project.
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Updated: 25 Jan 2012 17:30
Harbour Bar hosts fundraiser for Brian Brough
This Thursday, January 26, at the Harbour in Belturbet.
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Updated: 25 Jan 2012 17:30
Virginia launches quadricentennial celebrations
Calendar of events revealed.
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Updated: 25 Jan 2012 17:30
Kingscourt Primary Care Centre almost complete
Complex to open in mid-February
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Updated: 25 Jan 2012 17:30
New crematorium for Cavan town
A new crematorium is to be opened in Cavan by the end of this year.
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Updated: 25 Jan 2012 17:30
LRC forges breakthrough in Lagan Brick dispute
Disgruntled workers at the Lagan Brick plant in Kingscourt have agreed to allow 300,000 bricks be removed from the facility for delivery to customers.
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Updated: 25 Jan 2012 17:30
Fracking company faces being struck off Companies Register
Licence granted despite non compliance with company law, writes Damian McCarney.
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Updated: 25 Jan 2012 17:30
'Contractors and others, repair for toxic banks at your own risk'
A stark warning has been issued to local businesses, contractors and suppliers linked with providing goods and services to the Receiver appointed Board of Management of the Quinn Group.
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Updated: 25 Jan 2012 17:30
Brave Casey on the road to recovery
A brave six-year-old girl from Mullagh is recovering from life-changing surgery in a Bristol hospital today after her operation to "fix" her legs was successful.
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Updated: 25 Jan 2012 17:30
We are not insolvent - Cavan Credit Union
Cavan Credit Union has come out fighting and says it is not insolvent, following media reports yesterday that it could be next in line to be taken over by the Central Bank following the takeover of Newbridge earlier this month.
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Updated: 25 Jan 2012 17:30
Fight is on for army barracks property
Language school would be 'mega boost' for Cavan.
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Updated: 25 Jan 2012 17:30
Look on the bright side. No it's not the bible but there's lots of good news in this issue of The Anglo-Celt.
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Updated: 19 Jan 2012 12:30
Tom's treasured memories of the Celt over four decades
The Anglo-Celt's deputy editor Tom Carron has retired after 42 years as a staff journalist in Irish regional newspapers, 38 and a half of which were working on this paper. Tom started work in the Fermanagh Herald when the North's conflict was getting underway, before moving for a spell in Roscommon. It was Cavan where he spent the lionshare of his career and here he reflects on his time in the Breffni County.
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Updated: 19 Jan 2012 12:30
Cavan designed canopy to cut heating costs
A new electric heating system for weaner pigs designed by a Cavan designer could substantially reduce energy costs for farmers in the pork sector. The Ultimat electric heat canopy was designed by Cavan businessman Damien Donohoe in order to help reduce costs by focusing heat in specific areas.
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Updated: 19 Jan 2012 12:30
Plans for weekend event in Cavan for St Patrick's Day
The committee that formed last year to take over the organisation of the St Patrick's Day Parade are planning a major festival on the long weekend of March 16-19. Members of the committee made a presentation to Cavan Town Council at their January meeting in a bid to secure €7,500 for the festival, which will cost over €15,000 by the time a family fun day on the Sunday is factored in.
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Updated: 19 Jan 2012 12:30
Ulster Bank insist Cavan's eight branches safe
A local bank official has cast doubts over assurances from an Ulster Bank spokesperson that none of the eight Cavan branches will close as a result of their massive restructuring plans.
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Updated: 19 Jan 2012 12:30
Tamboran rules out 'entirely' West Cavan fracking plans
West Cavan has been ruled out as a possible fracking zone by one of the companies with licensing options for the area, writes Damian McCarney.
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Updated: 19 Jan 2012 12:30
Cavan County Council may be unable to carry out works to resurface private lanes and roads across County Cavan in 2012 if the government proceeds with plans to axe the Local Improvement Scheme (LIS).
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Updated: 12 Jan 2012 12:00
How a 91-year-old can make you feel young again
Have you ever felt better just for being in the company of a person so lovely that they radiate positive energy?
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Updated: 12 Jan 2012 12:00
Jason Byrne welcomes you to his world
Cirque Du Byrne, Jason's latest show has played to packed houses all over the world and now he's bringing it to his very favourite Irish venues - including the Cavan Crystal on Saturday, January 21.
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Updated: 12 Jan 2012 12:00
Paddy Sexton replaced by brother Michael
Fianna Fáil member and newcomer to local politics, Michael Sexton, was co-opted at Monday's monthly meeting of Cavan Town Council to fill the vacancy on the council following the retirement in November of his brother Paddy.
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Updated: 12 Jan 2012 12:00
Mr Mike McGrath, Drumalee Cross, Cavan
THE death occurred at Cavan General Hospital on New Year's Eve of Mr Mike McGrath, Drumalee Cross, Cavan.
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Updated: 12 Jan 2012 12:00
No derrogation for Cavan on septic tanks
There will be no exemption for Cavan on inspections and registration fees proposed under new legislation for septic tanks. The issue was clarified at this month's meeting of Cavan County Council on Monday during a debate on a motion put down by west Cavan councillor Cllr John Paul Feeley on the issue.
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Updated: 12 Jan 2012 12:00
Farmer undertakes heating system research
A poultry farmer is embarking on an experimental heating system in a bid to improve the welfare of his chickens while cutting heating costs.
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Updated: 12 Jan 2012 12:00
Roomster's both practical and roomy!
It is pretty hard to categorise the Skoda Roomster into a particular class. However essentially it is a compact 5-door car that unfortunately has rather quirky looks that some will go so far as to say is reminiscent of a small van.
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Updated: 12 Jan 2012 12:00
Suspended sentence for man guilty of 'vicious assault'
A Bailieboro man was handed a suspended sentence for what the presiding judge described as a "vicious assault" on three individuals when he pleaded guilty to the offences at Virginia District Court.
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Updated: 12 Jan 2012 12:00
Sean McMahon is out for a Rural Ramble in Cootehill.
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Updated: 12 Jan 2012 12:00
Quinn's bankruptcy status annulled
Former tycoon Sean Quinn could be effectively barred from relaunching his business career after a Belfast court today ruled his bankruptcy should be dealt with in Dublin.
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Updated: 12 Jan 2012 12:00
Shercock say farewell to leading light
Shercock said a sad farewell to the late Tom (TP) Carton of Carton Brothers who passed away peacefully at his home in Enniskerry on Monday, January 2, aged 89.
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Updated: 12 Jan 2012 12:00
Pupil must wait two weeks before decision on assistance dog
A twelve-year-old Oldcastle boy who suffers cerebral palsy cannot go to school because it has banned his assistance dog, and could be facing two more weeks at home before any decision is made to allow it back.
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Updated: 12 Jan 2012 12:00
Casey's dancing dream is coming true!
In June 2011, Tracey Fitzgerald, mum of a Cerebral Palsy patient, launched Casey's Dream Appeal, in the hope of raising funds for her daughter to have life-changing surgery by a specialist in Bristol.
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Updated: 12 Jan 2012 12:00
Cootehill man honoured by President
A community activist appointed by President Michael D Higgins to the Council of State "vows to ask the hard questions" .
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Updated: 12 Jan 2012 12:00
"It isn't about the money; we're just sick of it!"
"It isn't about the money; we're just sick of it!" So said one Cavan GP this week in the row between doctors in the North East and the Health Services Executive over alleged delays in issuing medical cards.
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Updated: 12 Jan 2012 09:30
Clever Town Council budgeting avoids imposing rates hike
The Celt's SINEAD HOGAN reports on how this year's budget for Cavan Town Council has been divided with public housing a surprising source of income.
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Updated: 4 Jan 2012 17:30
Prestigious coup for local musician
Paul Flynn's music in line for World Music Days Festival.
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Updated: 4 Jan 2012 17:30
Regretted death of Eddie McPhillips, O'Neill Park, Clones
There is widespread regret at the sad passing of Eddie McPhillips, O'Neill Park, Clones, on November 13, 2011.
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Updated: 4 Jan 2012 17:30
Mr Jimmy Smyth, Church St, Cootehill
The death took place of Mr Jimmy Smyth, 24 Church Street, Cootehill on December 19, at Cavan General Hospital.
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Updated: 4 Jan 2012 17:30
Ms Teresa Murdock, Old Bridge Rd, Cootehill
The death took place of Ms Teresa Murdock, Old Bridge Road, Cootehill peacefully at her home on Saturday, December 24 surrounded by her loving and devoted family.
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Updated: 4 Jan 2012 17:30
SIPTU calls for LRC to intervene in Lagan Brick row
Company offers statutory redundancy to workers.
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Updated: 4 Jan 2012 17:30
Fools rush in where angels fear to treadmill
About 60% of gym members in Synergy on Farnham Street sign up in January, according to Melissa Smith co-owner and manager.
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Updated: 4 Jan 2012 17:30
Ramor show answers our prayers
To kick start the year the Ramor Theatre will present A Holy Show Written and directed by Padraic McIntyre on Tuesday January 10 to Saturday 14 inclusive.
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Updated: 4 Jan 2012 17:30
Local government and businesses ready to face 2012
Sean McMahon finds out if they are...
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Updated: 4 Jan 2012 17:30
Reflections by Raphael Gallagher: Faith matters
This year will see much analysis of the Catholic Church in Ireland. A new Papal Nuncio has just been appointed. The agenda for the Church will be set by how the outcome of the Roman visitation of the Church is formulated and presented.
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Updated: 4 Jan 2012 17:30
FOI shows fracking zone could treble
Department open for new applications in unlicensed areas.
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Updated: 4 Jan 2012 17:30
New Year's Day tragedy in Virginia
The first road fatality of the year took place in County Cavan and the Virginia community was shocked to waken on New Year's Day morning to learn of the tragedy.
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Updated: 4 Jan 2012 17:30
XF model blasts Jaguar into 21st century
A Jaguar is always an exciting proposition. After all they don't build mainstream bread and butter models. A Jaguar is always an exciting proposition. After all they don't build mainstream bread and butter models.
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Updated: 4 Jan 2012 17:30
Recession drives up calls to Samaritans
Helpline sees nine per cent increase.
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Updated: 4 Jan 2012 17:30
Ringing in the New Year at St Joseph's
The was a calmness in the air as we drove up the winding avenue to St Joseph's Nursing Home on the outskirts of Virginia along the Oldcastle road.
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Updated: 4 Jan 2012 17:30
Property reports bring bad tidings for minus-figure homeowners
In a bid to bring positive tidings for the new year, local auctioneer Padraig Smith has moved to reassure increasingly sickened homeowners who were greeted this week with grim national reports that show property prices are continuing to fall as much as ever.
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Updated: 4 Jan 2012 17:30
Gardaí discovered 54 cannabis plants in a house near Ballyconnell on Monday of this week.
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Updated: 4 Jan 2012 17:30
Brave Mountnugent residents detain raiders
As mobile gangs continue to target homes and businesses across the county, one gang did not bargain for being detained by brave local people in the Mountnugent area at lunch time last Thursday.
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Updated: 4 Jan 2012 17:30
Over 20,000 homeowners in Cavan must pay new fee
Household charge due by March 31
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Updated: 4 Jan 2012 09:30
Deadline for Poultry Welfare Scheme extended
The extension of the deadline for completion of works under the Poultry Welfare Scheme has been welcomed by a Fine Gael Cavan-Monaghan TD.
