CROSSWORD 9380 BY ARAHODEN

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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).

Across

1 . Armagh town a parish for Virginia (6)

4 . Judge's rooms a bay on Sheelin (8)

9 . Currency in Czechia (6)

10. Make a laboured effort for a tough battle (8)

12 . Site for 1798 Battle in Bailieborough (5,4)

13 . Citta reversed at the top of the house (5)

14 . Celebration of creative works this weekend in Cavan (4,8)

18 . Carrickmacross native Irish Times journalist (5,7)

21 . Lane for soccer in Cootehill (5)

22 . Crab Aaron used to produce a pasta dish (9)

24 . Irish land of eternal youth (3,2,3)

25 . As Down changes a street in Monaghan (6)

26 . Clandestine top secret (4-4)

27 . Mount for Noah's Ark (6)

Down

1 . Thoroughfare for the showgrounds in Virginia (4,4)

2 . Uncommon pieces for Welsh cheese toasties (8)

3 . Declare invalid in Cumann Ulaidh (5)

5 . Building for guests in Killygarry (5,7)

6 . Cultural centre located near Cootehill (9)

7 . Four score (6)

8 . Outline a humorous little drama (6)

11. Sounds like the former Tánaiste is irate at a junction near Canningstown (7,5)

15 . Ulster county borders Cavan and Monaghan (9)

16 . Can reels produce dirt removing agent (8)

17 . Tent Davy constructed in north Monaghan (8)

19 . Caledonian corner for recycling in Monaghan (6)

20 . Second sign of the zodiac (6)

23 . Work as Gaeilge (5)

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