Cavan County Fire Service, Cavan Civil Defence, Cavan Monaghan Garda Division and the National Ambulance Service Shine a Light this evening at Cavan General Hospital as a thank you to frontline colleagues in healthcare
#ShineYourLight
#Cavan
Work is underway on the construction of a Greenway from Cavan General Hospital to Loreto Road, which includes construction of a 3m wide cycleway, widening of existing access road, fencing, drainage and associated works. Due for completion by end of July 2020.
#YourCouncilDay
🗞️
@cavancoco
has secured €4.8 million in funding for a new Discovery Centre at the Shannon Pot, the source of The Shannon, alongside a stunning new elevated walk for
@cavanburrenpark
under
@Failte_Ireland
's Capital Investment Programme.
On behalf of Cavan County Fire Service, the firefighters of Cavan Town Brigade today bowed their heads in memory of Firefighter/Paramedic Dave McLoughlin of
@DubFireBrigade
. All at Cavan County Fire Service offer their deepest condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.
Cavan’s Firefighters are shining a light at stations across the county this evening for World Day of Remembrance for Road Victims. 24,526 people have lost their lives and over 80,000 people have been seriously injured in road traffic collisions in Ireland since records began.
Cavan Day, Saturday 26th September, is an online celebration of the Breffni County, its diaspora, history, and culture. Wherever you are in the world, throw on your county colours and post a pic or message to social media, on the
#CavanDay
hashtag, to show your pride in Cavan! 💙
Members of the 🇺🇦 community sing Ukraine's anthem at Courthouse Cavan. Cathaoirleach, Cllr Clifford Kelly joined our Chief Executive, councillors, Oireachtas members, and management in showing solidarity with the Ukrainian people and calling for an end to the invasion of Ukraine
Councillor Áine Smith was officially co-opted on to Cavan County Council today, occupying the seat vacated by her late father, Seán Smith. Cllr Smith will represent the Cavan-Belturbet Municipal District.
Our much-loved and valued colleague Marian Smith marked her retirement today after almost 19 years’ dedicated service to
@cavancoco
, bringing her skill, dedication, and enthusiasm to Motor Tax, Water Services, Tourism, and Corporate Services 1/2
The sun is shining on a brightly coloured Cavan Town today. The Cavan Town Paint Scheme, by Cavan Town Team in conjunction with Cavan County Council and kindly supported by Fleetwood Paints, is well under way.
Ahead of a full cinema release, the official trailer has been released for 'Redemption of a Rogue' the award-winning film from Cavan director Philip Doherty. Supported by
@cavancoco
, the film was shot locally and stars
@MonaghanAaron
(*strong language*)
The new Cathaoirleach of Cavan County Council for 2022-23, Councillor John Paul Feeley, receives the chain of office from outgoing Cathaoirleach, Cllr Clifford Kelly, joined by Chief Executive, Tommy Ryan. Cllr Patricia Walsh will serve as Leas-Chathaoirleach for the coming year.
Cavan County Council has honoured Cavan golfing hero
@leona_maguire
this evening with a civic reception in recognition of her tremendous achievements on the global stage.
Today is
#NationalServicesDay
. Thank you to all our frontline emergency and security services personnel, who go above and beyond the call of duty every day, and particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic 👏 👏 👏
The landmark €19.3million Abbeylands regeneration announced today will stimulate social, cultural, economic, and amenity regeneration in this historic area of Cavan Town, creating 4,500m² of new, pedestrianised public spaces. Read more about the project:
.
@cavancoco
recently secured €221,000 through the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme to deliver a cycling and walking trail between Killeshandra and Killykeen Forest Park – opening up over 15km of walking and cycle trails in
#IrelandsHiddenHeartlands
#YourCouncilDay
If you’re from Cavan or have Cavan connections, be sure to join in the online
#CavanDay
celebrations on Saturday 26th September and send a message home, or share a favourite photo or a treasured memory, as we celebrate all things Cavan! 📸 🎥 🌎
‘Fionn MacCumhail's fingers’ at Shantemon.
The inaugural rites of new chieftains of the O'Reilly clan of Breifne are thought to have taken place here. Share your favourite place in Cavan for
#CavanDay
on Saturday, 26th September.
(pic:
@Julie_Corcoran
)
Today we bid a fond farewell to our Chief Executive Tommy Ryan, who retires after 46 years in public service and eight years at Cavan County Council. We thank Tommy for his leadership, dedication, and drive and wish him a very long, happy, and enjoyable retirement.
Meet Seamus Cornyn. Seamus is up at the crack of dawn each morning making sure the beautiful trails and interpretive centre at Cavan Burren Park are spotless
#OurCouncilDay
#Cavan
Cathaoirleach of Cavan County Council, Cllr Sarah O'Reilly has paid tribute to the new Ulster Champions, following Cavan's fantastic win against Donegal this afternoon. 1/3
The fire at Maghera has been subdued overnight by crews from Virginia & Ballyjamesduff, who’ll continue to monitor the site. This Civil Defence drone footage taken yesterday shows how fires can spread. Please don’t light outdoor fires and dispose of litter, cigarettes, correctly
Today, our friend and colleague Savina Donohoe retires from
@cavanmuseum
. Her vision, warmth, drive, and passion have been a hugely valuable asset over the past 22 years. She leaves the Museum a must-visit tourism attraction and one of the best-regarded museums in the country 1/2
What better sight on Christmas morning than this stunning photo of a frost-covered Clough Oughter Castle? Merry Christmas to the global Cavan family from all at Cavan Calling. 💙
📸: Lorraine Teevan
🚮
@cavancoco
supported Virginia Development Association and Virginia Tidy Towns to install Cavan’s first ever solar bin at Ramor lakeshore this week. The solar bin automatically compacts waste and can increase capacity by up to eight times, reducing emissions
#YourCouncilDay
Cavan County Council Headquarters at Courthouse, Cavan is being lit up blue at night this week in support of the Cavan Hurlers who take on Fermanagh in Lory Meagher Cup Final in Croke Park on Saturday evening. Best of luck to players and management!
Cavan County Council has secured €4 million in funding for the Virginia Civic Centre Project through the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund. Read more:
☎️HELPLINE: If you - or a neighbour or relative, requires help with food/medicine deliveries, transport to medical appointments, etc - please call the freephone
#COVID19
Community helpline for County Cavan on 1800 300 404. Lines open 8am-8pm, 7 days a week
The Cathaoirleach of
@cavancoco
is the first citizen of the county. They chair all council meetings and have a range of official roles, including hosting civic receptions and representing the people of Cavan at home and abroad. The current Cathaoirleach is Cllr John Paul Feeley
A Military and Historical show takes place at
@cavanmuseum
, Ballyjamesduff today from 10am-5pm and Sunday from 2pm-5:30pm, including lectures, re-enactments and parades, as well as a display of vehicles, weapons and uniforms
#nationalheritageweek
.
@cavanlibrary
's Susan Gilsenan and Emma Clancy preparing books for delivery through the Community Call. If you're cocooning, isolated, or vulnerable and would like some library books delivered, call 1800 300404 or mail covidsupport
@cavancoco
.ie - lines open 8 to 8, 7 days a week
The new
@createdincavan
food & drink brand has been launched by chef
@NevenMaguire
& the Cavan Food Network.
#CreatedinCavan
guarantees quality local produce & gives local food & drink producers a platform to communicate their unique food story. Read more:
Continuing to bring history to life behind closed doors,
@CavanMuseum
launches its new short film ‘A Letter From The Trenches’ this Friday at 1pm. Filmed in the museum’s replica WW1 trench, it tells the tale of a young Irish man's experience at war
Councillor Sarah O’Reilly has been elected as Cathaoirleach of Cavan County Council for the coming year, succeeding Cllr Shane P. O’Reilly. Cllr O’Reilly was nominated by Cllr John Paul Feeley, and the proposal seconded by Cllr Aiden Fitzpatrick.
Congrats to the students of Holy Family School Cootehill, who won a prize in the
@ThisisiRadio
'TikTok Mic Drop' road safety competition! Great work all!🙌🎤
A massive congrats to the talented bunch at Holy Family School in County Cavan 🎉
They’ve just won €500 for their school on iRadio’s TikTok Mic Drop! 👏
iRadio’s TikTok Mic Drop with local councils including
@cavancoco
&
@longfordcoco
🎤
Belturbet Heritage Railway Station is re-opening to the public on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 12-5pm, starting tomorrow, Friday, 28th May. Self-guided tours are priced at €3 per person, with children entering for free. For more information, contact 087-2639764.
#Cavan
Minister
@HHumphreysFG
has announced €323,130 in funding for Killykeen Forest Park. The funding will improve access to the new ‘Killykeen Way’ - a greenway standard 12km cycle and walking trail linking Killykeen Forest Park and Killeshandra village.
Cathaoirleach of Cavan County Council, Cllr John Paul Feeley is joined by Senator Diarmuid Wilson and Leas-Chathaoirleach Cllr Patricia Walsh in paying respects to the late Cllr Sean Smith. A book of condolence for Cllr Smith will remain open at Courthouse Cavan all week.
Cavan leading the way with community food bank initiative - Cavan is answering the community call. If you need assistance call the free helpline on 1800 300 404
#COVID19
The 4th episode in the Cavan History Podcast series goes live at 7.30pm this Thursday, discussing 'The Irish Poor Law Unions' with Dr Georgina Laragy, of
@tcddublin
. The podcast is available on Spotify, Acast and on
RTÉ's Ray D'Arcy is in Cavan today on his tour of
#IrelandsHiddenHeartlands
, where he enjoyed a boat trip out to Cloughoughter Castle with Cavan Adventure Centre. Ray's
@RTERadio1
show will broadcast live from Market Square Cavan at 3pm today - be sure to tune in!
And now, for the Overall Winner of our Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2018 - The Loreto College Cavan Senior A and Junior A Football Teams! Massive congrats to all, and indeed to all our nominees tonight! 👏
Redemption of a Rogue, the debut film by Cavan Director Philip Doherty screens at
@GalwayFilm
this Saturday, 11 July. Supported by
@cavancoco
, it was shot in West Cavan and stars acclaimed Cavan actor
@MonaghanAaron
. Watch the screening live here:
Tune into
@RTENationwide
tomorrow at 7pm to hear Jessica Kavanagh of Olann share her experience as a previous Ireland's Best Young Entrepreneur
#IBYE
national finalist. Based in Drung, Olann produces & exports quality, ethically-sourced, hand-dyed yarns.
#MakingItHappen
#Cavan
Cavan County Council staff and Civil Defence volunteers were this evening hosted by An Taoiseach at a reception in Dublin Castle to acknowledge their efforts and those of their colleagues during the recent weather emergencies
#stormemma
#ophelia
Councillor Clifford Kelly has been elected as Cathaoirleach of Cavan County Council for the coming year, succeeding Cllr Sarah O'Reilly. Cllr Craig Lovett will serve as Leas-Chathaoirleach
Together with
@fermanaghomagh
, we have this week launched Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark, the new brand for the former Marble Arch Caves UNESCO Global Geopark.
@cuilcaghlakes
will place a renewed emphasis on community engagement and tourism.
Read more:
Cavan County Council was delighted to welcome French Ambassador to Ireland, His Excellency,
@vincentguerend
to the Council Chamber this afternoon for a discussion on depending trade and cultural links between Cavan and France.
One of the architects of the Good Friday Agreement, Senator George Mitchell, was today welcomed to the George Mitchell Peace Bridge at Aghalane for an inter-denominational prayer service, twenty years after the historic peace accord was signed
Cavan's Blue Light Services, comprising Cavan County Fire Service, Cavan Civil Defence,
@GardaTraffic
, and the National Ambulance Service, will come together at 8pm this evening at Cavan General Hospital to show their support for their fellow frontline workers.
#ShineYourLight
It’s Daffodil Day! We are delighted to light up Cavan Courthouse yellow to show our support for cancer patients and their families across Ireland. You can show your support too for
@irishcancersociety
and help to fund vital cancer services, by donating at
Cavan’s golf hero
@leona_maguire
will be celebrating
#CavanDay
tomorrow, Saturday, 25th September. You can join in by sharing your love of Cavan online and helping to get
#CavanDay
trending!
Returning Officer Eoin Doyle has formally declared the final result in the Ballyjamesduff Local Electoral Area. Trevor Smith (FG), Shane P O’Reilly (FF), TP O’Reilly (FG), Winston Bennett (FG), Craig Lovett (FF), and Philip ‘The Gunner’ Brady (FF) are formally elected.
Councillor Philip Brady has been elected Cathaoirleach of Cavan County Council for 2023-2024. Outgoing Leas-Chathaoirleach, Cllr Patricia Walsh is pictured presenting Cllr Brady with the chain of office. Cllr Carmel Brady will serve as Leas-Chathaoirleach for the coming year
Cathaoirleach of Cavan County Council Councillor John Paul Feeley has expressed his condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Private Seán Rooney on behalf of the people of Cavan.
Tomorrow, Wednesday 1st July, is
#YourCouncilDay
, where all 31 Irish local authorities will showcase the wide range of services we deliver on your behalf. Join us to find out more about
#YourCouncil
☎️HELPLINE: If you require help with food/medicine deliveries, transport to medical appointments, etc - please call the freephone
#COVID19
Community helpline for County
#Cavan
on 1800 300 404. Lines open 8am-8pm, 7 days a week
If you need assistance with shopping, medicine, transport, etc but are reluctant to ask for help, please don’t hesitate - call our free Community Call helpline on 1800 300 404. Our friendly operators are there for you. Thanks to Áine Ní Thréinfhir, Bawnboy for sharing
Best of luck to the Cavan Senior Men's Football team against Dublin in the All-Ireland Semi-Final and to the Camogie team who face Armagh in the All-Ireland Premier Junior Championship Final today - a proud day for County Cavan
#ancabh
ánabú
Today is
@RADLDcam
's Developmental Language Disorder day and Cavan Courthouse is lit up yellow and purple to raise awareness of
#DevLangDis
. Search
#DLDseeMe
for more information or see
Cavan County Council has today signed contracts with Demac Construction Ltd for the delivery of the landmark Virginia Civic Centre Project. Cathaoirleach, Cllr Sarah O’Reilly said the project “will be transformative for Virginia and its hinterland”.
🔗
A plaque was unveiled today in memory of the late Cavan-born Australian Senator Jim McKiernan at his childhood home in Owen Roe Terrace, as part of the
@cavancalling
celebrations.
Since
@cavancoco
provided two Water Refill Stations to
@BreifneCollege
under a Waste Prevention scheme funded by the
@EPAIreland
LAPN in Nov 2019, over 31,255 bottles have been filled, significantly reducing the amount of single use plastic in the school. Well done to all!
Churchill once said that “Champagne is the oil of government” - well then tea is the oil of local government. The lovely Susan keeps the canteen ticking over at the Johnston Centre ☕️
#YourCouncilDay
🏆 Commemorations and Centenaries 🏆
Our winner is
@cavancoco
for turning challenges at
@cavanmuseum
into opportunity 🎥
Two stunning short films on WWI and the War of Independence were filmed at the museum during Covid-19 and released freely to the public.
#ELGAwards2021
Virginia Fire Station is ready for the Class of 2020! Starting tomorrow, new recruits from Dowra, Ballyconnell, Kingscourt, Cootehill, Virginia, Killeshandra, and
@monaghan_fire
will be put through their paces, with all appropriate Covid-19 safety measures in place 👩🚒🚒🔥
Today is Baby and Child Loss Remembrance Day. Cathaoirleach of Cavan County Council, Cllr Sarah O’Reilly joined Cllr Trevor Smith and Cllr Madeleine Argue as Courthouse Cavan was lit up pink and blue at 7pm this evening for the Féileacán
#WaveofLight
💙💖
Cathaoirleach of
@cavancoco
Cllr Sarah O’Reilly joins Martin McBreen, Chairman North East Down Syndrome Centre, and Shirley Scelovic and her daughter Lucia as Courthouse Cavan is lit up blue and yellow for World Down Syndrome Day.
#WDSD2021
#Cavan
has seen some continued heavy snowfall overnight, particularly in south & east of County. Motorists are advised to continue to remain home as it will take a number of hours for salters/ploughs to clear priority routes & all roads likely to be treacherous atm
#stormemma
☎️ HELPLINE: If you need help with food/medicine deliveries, transport to medical appointments, or social supports - please call the freephone
#COVID19
Community Call Helpline for County Cavan on 1800 300 404 or email covidsupport
@cavancoco
.ie. Lines open 8am-8pm, 7 days a week
Main St, Cavan will be partially pedestrianised next weekend as part of a trial initiative aimed at creating a welcoming, vibrant, and safe atmosphere for those enjoying retail, outdoor hospitality, and other socially distant activities in the county town
Cathaoirleach of Cavan County Council, Cllr John Paul Feeley hosted a Cathaoirleach's Reception at Courthouse Cavan on Monday evening for the players and management of Cavan's County Camogie Teams
@CamogieCavan
to honour their many recent successes. Photo: Adrian Donohoe.
Cllr Sarah O'Reilly, Cllr Shane P O'Reilly, and Cllr Patricia Walsh have been elected as Chairs of the Bailieborough-Cootehill, Ballyjamesduff, and Cavan-Belturbet Municipal Districts respectively for the 2024-2025 term.
Some more images from today's major announcement by Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport, and Media
@cathmartingreen
of €4.8 million in
@Failte_Ireland
funds for major tourism projects at The Shannon Pot and
@cavanburrenpark
See:
A staff appreciation night is taking place this evening to recognise staff who have worked for Cavan County Council for over 25 years and those who have recently retired.
Cavan County Council has secured €715,539 in funding for capital projects in the county under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) 2018, awarded through the Department of Rural and Community Development.