Polls

Anglo Celt Polls

Please see below for all current polls on the Anglo Celt website. If you have already voted on any of our polls you may not be able to vote again.

Should traffic wardens be given powers to issue litter fines?

Poll ended on the 22nd May, 2013 and the results were:

  • 1. Yes, there is no excuse for littering
    77.3%
  • 2. No, this duty should fall to somebody else
    19.6%
  • 3. No, what’s the big deal about littering anyway?
    3.1%

Have you paid your property tax yet?

Poll ended on the 14th May, 2013 and the results were:

  • 1. I have paid it.
    33.3%
  • 2. I have made arrangements to do so.
    4.0%
  • 3. I have not but intend to.
    26.7%
  • 4. I have not and will not as it's not right.
    36.0%

Should abortion be legalised?

Poll ended on the 6th May, 2013 and the results were:

  • 1. Yes, a woman has a right to choose
    43.0%
  • 2. Only in cases where the mother's life is in danger (not including suicide)
    28.1%
  • 3. Yes, in cases where suicide is threatened
    5.3%
  • 4. Abortion should not be allowed under any circumstances
    23.7%

Is it right to push the retirement age back to 70?

Poll ended on the 30th April, 2013 and the results were:

  • 1. Yes, we're all living longer healthier lives
    14.3%
  • 2. No, we deserve time to enjoy our retirement years
    60.7%
  • 3. No, people need to retire to make jobs for graduates
    21.4%
  • 4. No, the government will keep pushing it back
    3.6%

Can the Cavan U21s get around Cork to reach the All-Ireland final?

Poll ended on the 16th April, 2013 and the results were:

  • 1. Yes we can!
    53.1%
  • 2. We have a fair chance
    31.3%
  • 3. It's unlikely but here's hoping
    9.4%
  • 4. Not a hope
    6.3%

Does the by-election result really reflect how the people feel about the government?

Poll ended on the 2nd April, 2013 and the results were:

  • 1. Yes, they are happy with FG but not with Labour
    47.1%
  • 2. No, it was a personality vote
    41.2%
  • 3. I really don't care
    11.8%

Do the Irish drink too much on St Patrick's Day?

Poll ended on the 19th March, 2013 and the results were:

  • 1. Yes, it's an excuse for drink
    47.7%
  • 2. No, a small minority take it too far
    31.4%
  • 3. We don't drink enough!
    20.9%

After three games Cavan's footballers lie in second place in Div 3 - will we get promoted?

Poll ended on the 11th March, 2013 and the results were:

  • 1. Certainly - we're an unstoppable force!
    70.0%
  • 2. No chance - doomed to Div 3 for infinity.
    22.0%
  • 3. The wheels are about to come off - next stop Div 4!
    8.0%

Do you think the new broadcasting charge (regardless of whether you have a TV) is...

Poll ended on the 6th March, 2013 and the results were:

  • 1. Fair, it will solve the problem of TV licence dodgers
    21.6%
  • 2. Totally unfair, it is just an excuse for the government to collect more money
    71.6%
  • 3. There's nothing I can do about it anyway
    6.8%

When should gardaí be armed with guns?

Poll ended on the 12th February, 2013 and the results were:

  • 1. Major crime units or the armed response unit only
    11.9%
  • 2. When they are escorting large sums of cash
    2.0%
  • 3. Both of the above
    17.8%
  • 4. All levels of gardaí should be armed
    43.6%
  • 5. Gardaí should never be armed
    24.8%

How will Tesco's future store affect Cavan town?

Poll ended on the 14th February, 2013 and the results were:

  • 1. It will be a big boost for the town
    44.5%
  • 2. It will tear the heart out of the town
    36.5%
  • 3. It will make little or no difference
    19.0%

How much will you spend this Christmas, all told?

Poll ended on the 6th December, 2012 and the results were:

  • 1. Less than €250, there's a recession on, like
    45.8%
  • 2. €250-€500, I'll be spending a bit but nothing huge.
    27.1%
  • 3. €500-€1,000, it's once a year.
    14.6%
  • 4. €1,000-plus. There, I said it.
    12.5%

How will you vote in the Children's Referendum?

Poll ended on the 5th November, 2012 and the results were:

  • 1. Yes, because I agree with it
    41.7%
  • 2. Yes, but I'm not certain about the issues
    16.7%
  • 3. No, because I disagree with it
    33.3%
  • 4. No, but I'm not certain about the issues
    4.2%
  • 5. Won't vote because I don't care
    4.2%

How do you feel about the new abortion clinic in Belfast?

Poll ended on the 22nd October, 2012 and the results were:

  • 1. It's outrageous and should be closed immediately
    56.2%
  • 2. I welcome it, and hope that one opens in the South soon
    43.6%
  • 3. I don't care
    0.3%

If you haven't paid the Household Charge - why not?

Poll ended on the 18th October, 2012 and the results were:

  • 1. Can't afford to
    43.8%
  • 2. Can't afford to but I will pay at a later date
    8.3%
  • 3. Won't pay because it is the politicians' faul
    29.2%
  • 4. Won't pay because it is the bankers' fault
    2.1%
  • 5. There's a household charge?
    16.7%

Are Cavan turfcutters right to continue cutting?

Poll ended on the 1st October, 2012 and the results were:

  • 1. Yes - it's their turf
    54.3%
  • 2. Yes, I don't dig the enrivornmental issues
    11.4%
  • 3. No, the law's the law
    11.4%
  • 4. No, for environmental reasons
    22.9%

Who will win the Cavan SFC 2012?

Poll ended on the 13th September, 2012 and the results were:

  • 1. Castlerahan
    15.7%
  • 2. Killygarry
    13.5%
  • 3. Kingscourt Stars
    42.7%
  • 4. Mullahoran
    28.1%

Would you vote for Quinn if he stood for election?

Poll ended on the 6th August, 2012 and the results were:

  • 1. Yes, he'd do a good job
    62.3%
  • 2. No way
    34.1%
  • 3. I won't vote for anyone
    3.6%

Should the Quinns be jailed?

Poll ended on the 4th July, 2012 and the results were:

  • 1. Yes, they've brought it on themselves
    42.9%
  • 2. No, they've suffered enough
    36.1%
  • 3. I've Quinn-fatigue, who cares
    21.0%

Would West Cavan voters be better off in the Leitrim-Sligo constituency?

Poll ended on the 26th June, 2012 and the results were:

  • 1. Yes
    41.3%
  • 2. No
    45.7%
  • 3. It would make no difference
    13.0%

How far will Ireland go in the Euros?

Poll ended on the 15th June, 2012 and the results were:

  • 1. Fail to get out of the group and play dire football
    51.6%
  • 2. Fail to get out of the group but do ourselves proud
    24.2%
  • 3. Quarter finals
    6.5%
  • 4. Semis?
    3.2%
  • 5. I believe!
    14.5%

How far will Cavan go in this year's Championship?

Poll ended on the 24th May, 2012 and the results were:

  • 1. All the way
    18.1%
  • 2. All-Ireland semi-finals
    2.4%
  • 3. All-Ireland quarter finals
    0%
  • 4. Decent run in Ulster
    15.7%
  • 5. Too dreadful to contemplate
    63.9%

Do you understand what's in the EU Fiscal Treaty?

Poll ended on the 31st May, 2012 and the results were:

  • 1. Not a clue - as impenetrable as Joyce's Ulysses
    14.1%
  • 2. Sort of - but not enough to vote either way
    5.5%
  • 3. Yes, and I'm voting 'Yes'
    28.2%
  • 4. Yes, and I'm voting 'No'
    49.1%
  • 5. I don't intend to vote
    3.1%

Should Cardinal Sean Brady go?

Poll ended on the 9th May, 2012 and the results were:

  • 1. Yes - his handling of the complaints was unacceptable.
    75.5%
  • 2. No - it was up to his superiors to deal with the complaints.
    24.5%

Is Judge MacBride's zero tolerance the right approach in the war on drugs?

Poll ended on the 2nd May, 2012 and the results were:

  • 1. Yes - prison's the only answer
    67.1%
  • 2. No - zero tolerance is unfair
    13.7%
  • 3. There is no right approach to war on drugs
    19.2%

Will you co-operate with the installation of a water meter in your home?

Poll ended on the 25th April, 2012 and the results were:

  • 1. Yes
    15.7%
  • 2. No
    34.8%
  • 3. I have a private source
    19.1%
  • 4. I just won't pay even if they cut me off
    18.0%
  • 5. Every other country pays, why shouldn't we?
    12.4%

Will Belturbet benefit from the new bypass when it opens next year?

Poll ended on the 18th April, 2012 and the results were:

  • 1. Yes
    40.5%
  • 2. No
    45.9%
  • 3. It will make no difference to the town
    13.5%

Cavan lost out on 1,000 PayPal jobs. Whose fault?

Poll ended on the 11th April, 2012 and the results were:

  • 1. The IDA
    27.8%
  • 2. PayPal
    8.3%
  • 3. The Government
    33.3%
  • 4. All of the above
    16.7%
  • 5. We don't have the proper facilities
    13.9%

Are you going to pay the household charge?

Poll ended on the 4th April, 2012 and the results were:

  • 1. Yes
    26.5%
  • 2. No
    43.1%
  • 3. I will when I can afford it
    3.9%
  • 4. I will register but not pay
    1.0%
  • 5. No way, it will lead to more charges
    25.5%

Vote for your favourite My School challenge

Poll ended on the 16th March, 2012 and the results were:

  • 1. The Royal School
    41.5%
  • 2. Carrigallen Vocational
    0.7%
  • 3. St Clare's College
    47.7%
  • 4. Loreto College
    1.4%
  • 5. St Mogue's College
    8.7%

Which of these TDs has delivered the most for Cavan and Monaghan in the last 12 months?

Poll ended on the 7th March, 2012 and the results were:

  • 1. Joe O'Reilly (FG)
    25.0%
  • 2. Brendan Smith (FF)
    21.4%
  • 3. Caoimhghin O Caolain (SF)
    37.5%
  • 4. Sean Conlon (FG)
    3.6%
  • 5. Heather Humphreys (FG)
    12.5%

Who should be the next Irish president?

Poll ended on the 18th August, 2011 and the results were:

  • 1. Michael D Higgins
    37.8%
  • 2. Gay Byrne
    18.9%
  • 3. Gay Mitchell
    27.0%
  • 4. Mary Davis
    8.1%
  • 5. Brian Crowley
    8.1%

Are you in favour of the new Tesco plans for Cavan town?

Poll ended on the 11th August, 2011 and the results were:

  • 1. Yes
    50.6%
  • 2. No
    37.0%
  • 3. I don't care I shop elsewhere
    12.3%

Will Cavan Minors beat the favourites Armagh to lift the Ulster Championship?

Poll ended on the 21st July, 2011 and the results were:

  • 1. Yes
    66.7%
  • 2. No
    33.3%

Can Cavan beat Donegal on Sunday?

Poll ended on the 13th June, 2011 and the results were:

  • 1. Yes
    59.0%
  • 2. No
    38.5%
  • 3. Draw
    2.6%

-

Poll ended on the 1st April, 2011 and the results were:

  • 1. -
    0%
  • 2. -
    0%

Should the British Queen be welcomed to Ireland on an official visit next year?

Poll ended on the 7th July, 2010 and the results were:

  • 1. Yes, it's time to forgive and forget.
    33.6%
  • 2. Yes, if she apologises to the Irish people.
    15.1%
  • 3. No, the time is not right.
    4.2%
  • 4. Never.
    16.0%
  • 5. I couldn't care less.
    31.1%

Do you think Cavan will make a success of the fleadh and win it for a second year?

Poll ended on the 2nd June, 2010 and the results were:

  • 1. Yes
    67.7%
  • 2. No
    15.0%
  • 3. What's the fleadh?
    11.8%
  • 4. I don't care
    5.5%

Should Cardinal Sean Brady resign over his non reporting of alleged abuse to the Gardai?

Poll ended on the 1st May, 2010 and the results were:

  • 1. Yes
    48.9%
  • 2. No
    24.2%
  • 3. I couldn't care less
    26.9%

What type of new year resolution have you made?

Poll ended on the 20th January, 2010 and the results were:

  • 1. None at all
    28.6%
  • 2. To lose weight
    35.7%
  • 3. To quit smoking
    7.1%
  • 4. To exercise more
    14.3%
  • 5. To make the most of leisure time
    14.3%

Should the government cut public sector pay?

Poll ended on the 12th November, 2009 and the results were:

  • 1. Yes
    56.1%
  • 2. No
    40.4%
  • 3. I don't care
    3.5%

Will you vote yes or no in the Lisbon Treaty Referendum?

Poll ended on the 25th September, 2009 and the results were:

  • 1. Yes
    38.0%
  • 2. No
    49.4%
  • 3. Don't Know
    5.9%
  • 4. I'm not voting
    6.7%

Will property prices drop further?

Poll ended on the 26th August, 2009 and the results were:

  • 1. Yes
    80.0%
  • 2. No
    17.5%
  • 3. Don't know
    2.5%

Can the authorities stop the violent attacks in Cavan town or is vigilante interference warranted?

Poll ended on the 13th August, 2009 and the results were:

  • 1. Leave it to the authorities
    43.1%
  • 2. Vigilantes should intervene
    52.3%
  • 3. The attacks are exaggerated
    4.6%

Should Tommy Carr stay or go as Cavan senior football manager?

Poll ended on the 4th August, 2009 and the results were:

  • 1. Stay
    52.3%
  • 2. Go
    31.8%
  • 3. Don't Care
    8.4%
  • 4. Who's Tommy Carr?
    7.5%

Do you think the government should lower the minimum wage to stimulate jobs in the economy?

Poll ended on the 29th July, 2009 and the results were:

  • 1. Yes
    33.9%
  • 2. No
    42.4%
  • 3. In some sectors
    16.9%
  • 4. The minimum wage is too low
    6.8%

What is your opinion of the VEC Education Committee gender rule?

Poll ended on the 22nd July, 2009 and the results were:

  • 1. It is an ass!
    66.7%
  • 2. I agree with it.
    0.0%
  • 3. I strongly disagree with it.
    33.3%
  • 4. I strongly disagree with it.
    0%
  • 5. What is the VEC Education Committee?
    0%

What do you think of the new Anglo-Celt website?

Poll ended on the 16th July, 2009 and the results were:

  • 1. Not much
    39.5%
  • 2. Its great
    60.5%

Will Cavan beat Antrim in the Ulster senior semi-final?

Poll ended on the 1st July, 2009 and the results were:

  • 1. Yes
    47.6%
  • 2. No
    48.3%
  • 3. Draw
    4.2%

What do you think of our new-look website?

Poll ended on the 12th May, 2009 and the results were:

  • 1. I like it!
    75.1%
  • 2. Preferred the old one
    15.9%
  • 3. What new look website?
    9.1%

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