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Cost of fodder crisis to reach �1.1 billion - ICMSA

Sat, 18 May 2013 16:28:00 +0100

The cost of the fodder crisis will reach €900 million and will continue through next winter and into Spring 2014, according to one Irish farming group.

College unveils mural in tribute to journey of St Mogue

Sat, 18 May 2013 16:15:00 +0100

Braving inclement weather, which at times may have made St Mogue himself turn back in his travels to and from his native island on Templeport Lake, the Transition Year students of St Mogue’s College, Bawnboy, unveiled a mural last week at the boat house detailing the local saint’s journey in life.

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.

Early Belturbet Town remains discovered

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:03:00 +0100

Early 16th-to-17th century stone remains, believed to be among the first foundations laid in the municipal development of Belturbet, have been discovered on an archaeological dig in the town.

Mary Philbin fundraiser this Sunday

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:57:00 +0100

A day-long fundraising event titled ‘A Day for Mary’, aimed at supporting Blacklion girl Mary Philbin’s treatment and recovery from cancer in the US, is to take place in Cavan Town this weekend (Sunday, May 12).

Americans set for G8 stay at Slieve Russell Hotel

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:54:00 +0100

The Slieve Russell Hotel in Ballyconnell has been chosen as home to members of the American delegation following US President Barrack Obama while he is attending the G8 Summit of world leaders in neighbouring Fermanagh next month, The Anglo-Celt can confirm.

Special needs children being taught in corridor

Wed, 08 May 2013 09:51:00 +0100

Children with special needs from counties Cavan and Monaghan are being educated in classroom spaces that include an adapted storage room, the end of a corridor and part of a home economics room. Despite this, the Holy Family School in Cootehill is not included in the Government’s current five-year school building programme.

Property tax postal receipts deadline today

Tue, 07 May 2013 17:30:00 +0100

Today (Tuesday, May 7) is the deadline for the receipt of property tax returns by post.
Households in the county who have yet to register can no longer do so by post.

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.

Reaction to proposals in Protection of Maternal Life Bill 2013

Wed, 01 May 2013 08:55:00 +0100

The Anglo-Celt asked all five of the Cavan-Monaghan Tds: Would you agree with legal abortion in instances where a woman threatens suicide?

Swanlinbar water supply restored after ammonia scare

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:29:00 +0100

The water supply in Swanlinbar has been fully restored following a recent incidence of excess levels of ammonia in the water supply.

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.