Fine Gael Leader and Tánaiste Simon Harris says he is ‘so excited’ for Heather Humphreys to bring her vision to the country during the presidential election campaign.

The Anglo-Celt Review of the year – September

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Fine Gael Leader and Tánaiste Simon Harris says he is ‘so excited’ for Heather Humphreys to bring her vision to the country during the presidential election campaign.

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Joining in the industrial action by school secretaries outside Killygarry NS were; Berrnie Geraghty, Killygarry NS; Senator Robbie Gallagher; Theresa Gibson, Kill NS; Tricia Goergen, Farnham NS; Mary Lynch, Kilnaleck NS; Bernie Smith, Aughadreena NS; caretaker Pauric King, Killygarry NS; Tina Harten, Drumkilly NS; Kim McCarthy, St Brigid’s NS, Laragh; Mandy Freehill, St Patrick’s College, Cavan and Susan Fay, St Felim’s NS.

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Gardaí were investigating a fire at the Bent Elbow.

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This little girl was in flying form as she took part in the Junior Tractor Run at the Martin McCaul Memorial Run held in Scotshouse. PHOTO: ALEX COLEMAN

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Ballyjamesduff native Rhiann Flemming told the Celt about her love of the Irish language and working as a news reporter on Nuacht Cúla4, a news programme for young people covering local, national and international issues.

Damian McCarney

Published: Tue 30 Dec 2025, 10:41 AM

€1.2M in speeding fines

SOME €1.2M in speeding fines were generated by Garda speed van operators in Cavan and Monaghan over a 30-month period. The figures were released by Ireland South MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, who is calling for a get-tough approach to those caught speeding excessively on rural roads.

School secretaries on strike

School secretaries across the county have vowed to remain on indefinite strike until they are awarded pension parity and the same holiday entitlements as teachers and SNAs. The strike action by Forsa union members, left teachers and parents struggling to cope with a range of issues as schools reopened for the new academic year. Protests were staged all over the county as the dispute continued. These included separate demonstrations outside the offices of both Cavan Fianna Fáil TDs.

Cavan man dies in Perth

The FAMILY of a young Cavan man were preparing to fly out to Australia to bring his body home after he tragically died whilst out jogging. Jamie Colburne, who only turned 26 in August, died in Perth where he had been living and working. “It was sudden and quick, no crime or accident involved, he just collapsed while out jogging on Wednesday, August 27. We are all beyond heartbroken,” said his family in a statement.

‘Little warrior’ laid to rest

LITTLE blue hero Leon Briody was laid to rest on Sunday, September 15, following his brave battle with cancer. His funeral mass was celebrated at St Patrick’s Church in his home parish of Castletara, where members of An Garda Síochána formed a guard of honour at the entrance to the church, joined by other members of the community.

Mother calls for signage at lake where son died

A HEARTBROKEN mother has called for signage and a safety audit at a lake, which claimed her son’s life, in order to prevent another fatality. Debbie Powderly called for the risk assessment to be carried out at Lough Ramor in Virginia, because she doesn’t want another mother to go through the same devastation she and her family are suffering.

Fire treated as suspicious

GARDAÍ were treating a fire, which broke out at the former Bent Elbow pub as suspicious. They confirmed the blaze was being investigated as criminal damage. Emergency services were alerted shortly after 4am on Sunday, September 7, following reports of a vehicle on fire at the site. Fire crews from Ballyjamesduff and Cavan Town responded quickly, only to discover the flames had already spread from the vehicle to the adjacent building.

Humphreys promises honesty, service not perfection

Heather Humphreys has been selected by Fine Gael to run for President. Official confirmation of her party’s nomination came after the Fine Gael party’s deadline of September 2 for the close of nominations expired.

Speaking immediately after she secured her party’s support, the woman from Drum said she “loves this country, which made me everything I am”. While “not promising perfection”, she pledged “honesty, compassion and service” if elected the next President of Ireland.