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Search for remains of second Bailieboro suspected murder victim underway

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:46:00 +0100

Paul Neilan

Gardaí in Baileborough investigating the November murder of ex-Garda John Kerins have today (May 20) arrested two men, and are excavating the victim's house, in search for the remains of a second man presumed dead, feared murdered.

Widow of murdered detective receives remembrance medal

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:46:00 +0100

The family of murdered Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe received a medal of remembrance today in honour of his sacrifice for the force.

Ballyconnell Court to close in July

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:57:00 +0100

Ballyconnell District Court is to sit for the last time in July (Tuesday, July 9), shutting its doors ahead of the annual summer court term break.

Cross-border hospital linkages recommended in new report

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:37:00 +0100

Two major new health reports have been published on the future of smaller hospitals and re-organising the overall hospital system around six hospital groups, with the recommendation that the potential for formal cross-border hospital networks should be explored further in the future.

We can all learn something from Donal Walsh, suicide campaigner

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:49:00 +0100

The death of a 16-year-old boy in Kerry yesterday (Sunday) after a brave and long battle with cancer has had a profound impact on the the suicide awareness campaign in Ireland. Donal Walsh from Tralee, an anti-suicide campaigner, has left an amazing legacy for campaigners and people with suicidal thoughts in Ireland. Here we bring you the text of his letter and the clip from his TV interview with Brendan O'Connor...

Minister Quinn seeks patronage for new Kingscourt Secondary School

Sat, 11 May 2013 16:26:00 +0100

The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D., has announced he is inviting patron bodies to apply for the patronage of eight new post-primary schools nationwide, due to be established from 2015 and 2016, one of which is to be placed in the town of Kingscourt.

Bus Eireann strike action begins Sunday

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:59:00 +0100

The largest union at Bus Éireann, the National Bus and Rail Union is to go on all-out strike from Sunday, May 12, forcing the shutting down of a number of national and localised services.

Cavan Ploughing Championship called-off

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:05:00 +0100

With great disappointment the County Championships set to held in Kingscourt this weekend have been called off.

Having had to postpone the event, originally planned for bank holiday Monday, the Co Cavan Ploughing Association has now had to cancel altogether plans to host its 32nd Annual Ploughing Championship.

Trial date set in Cavan nanny murder case

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:09:00 +0100

The murder trial of the Cavan nanny accused of first degree murder of one-year-old baby girl in Boston earlier this year will take place in Massachusetts in April next year.

Lavey-native Aisling Brady McCarthy (34) is charged with the first degree murder of Rehma Sabir at the baby's home in Cambridge, Massachusetts last January.

Official opening of new St Pat's school

Tue, 07 May 2013 13:36:00 +0100

A milestone in the esteemed history of a local school was marked this week, when yesterday (Tuesday), Ciaran Cannon TD, the Minister for State at the Department of Education & Skills , joined staff and students in officially opening the €7m new school building at St Patrick’s College, Cavan.

'There is a problem... people are afraid� - focus on Bailieborough's drug explosion

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:51:00 +0100

Bailieborough Garda District region is busy with investigations into murders, armed robbery, missing people but, above all, drug-related crime - residents recently attended the first public meeting in the town on the scourge that has locals both angry and fearful but pulling together to support overstretched gardaí in east Cavan...

Cardinal Brady says abortion legislation �morally unacceptable�

Mon, 06 May 2013 12:18:00 +0100

The head of the Catholic church in Ireland has slammed the draft abortion legislation as “morally unacceptable”. Primate of All Ireland Cardinal Seán Brady has emerged as one of the most vocal opponents from within the church in Ireland to the provisions outlined in the Heads of the Protection of Life in Pregnancy Bill. He said that if passed, the Bill would permit the direct intentional killing of innocent life.

Cavan Town scoops Europe award

Wed, 01 May 2013 17:45:00 +0100

Cavan Town has won the Council of Europe's 'diploma of honour', the highest award given to local and regional authorities for their active promotion of European unity and its ideals.

Fundraising day for Mary set

Wed, 01 May 2013 14:43:00 +0100

A fundraising day aimed at supporting Blacklion girl, Mary Philbin’s treatment and recovery from cancer is to take place in Cavan on Sunday, May 12.

Carbon tax to create more hardship for cash-strapped households � Smith

Wed, 01 May 2013 13:05:00 +0100

Today, May 1, marks the introduction of a new carbon tax and Cavan/Monaghan Fianna Fáil TD, Brendan Smith, has expressed serious concerns about its introduction.

Fresh appeal in Donohoe murder

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:11:00 +0100

Investigators in the murder of Kilnaleck Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe have issued a fresh appeal to the public for information into his cold-blooded killing

The Anglo Celt Podcast April 26th

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 15:30:00 +0100

In this week's podcast we discuss Cavan U21s' All-ireland semi-final defeat to Cork with player Enda O'Reilly as well as the club scene and the latest blow to the Cavan senior team.

Cavan man pleads to dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:58:00 +0100

A MAN convicted of a gruesome murder last month has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm to two teenagers. Gerard Manning was so drunk behind the wheel of the car, which collided with two young people traveling on a bicycle, that he was unable to stand up when gardai arrested him.

Council receives over 50 applications for new local roads scheme

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:35:00 +0100

Cavan County Council has received over 50 applications from communities across Cavan who are interested in contribute towards the cost of road repairs in their area under the government's new 'Community Involvement Scheme' (CIS).

Designed to replace the former LIS and 50/50 schemes, at the time the deadline for applications ended, April 19, the total of 54 applications had been received by Cavan County Council from interested parties.

Ballyconnell Garda HQ downgrade deferred until November

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:58:00 +0100

The downgrading of Ballyconnell Garda Station as a district headquarters, and its subsequent amalgamation with that of the Cavan Town district, has been deferred until at least November, The Anglo-Celt can reveal.

Did you spot Rod?

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:45:00 +0100

They say 'Every Picture Tells A Story', well the people of Virginia certainly were left star struck on Monday last after several people reported seeing rock 'n roll star Rod Stewart strolling down the street and taking some refreshments in the Riverfront Hotel. His meeting with local auctioneer, Geraldine O’Reilly, sparked fevered speculation that the music legend was perhaps sourcing property in the 'Bright Lights, Big City' of Virginia.

Woman due in court over cannabis find

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:22:00 +0100

A Slovakian woman will appear in Virginia court in May in connection with a cannabis find at the weekend.

On Saturday (April 20), an intelligence-led operation by gardaí led to a drug seizure of cannabis herb worth an estimated €10,500 from an address in the Cross-Mullagh area.

Cavan company owners remain high on Rich List

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:08:00 +0100

‘Money is fickle’ or so the old adage goes, but several Cavan business men still retain their place on the recently published Times annual Rich List.
Its not long ago since Ballyconnell magnate Sean Quinn and his construction-led manufacturing businesses earned him a place as Ireland’s richest man, rubbing shoulders in the upper echelons of the list.

Woman and her dog killed in road fatality

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:16:00 +0100

Gardai in Cavan Town are appealing for witnesses to a fatal accident outside Butlersbridge earlier this morning in which a woman lost her life.

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Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:48:00 +0100

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