http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/features/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:27:29 +0000 Copyright (C) 2010 Clyde and Forth Press Ltd http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/feeds/ 76 http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/furniture/ac_logo_500x75.png http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/features/ The frocks and new suits are out... http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/3998843-its-debs-season/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/3998843-its-debs-season/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:00:00 +0100 News If you're not up for putting on your running shoes to support the cancer organisations, perhaps you can put your dancing shoes on instead. http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/23/3998740-don-your-running-045-or-dancing-045-shoes-and-support-the-breffni-challenge/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/23/3998740-don-your-running-045-or-dancing-045-shoes-and-support-the-breffni-challenge/ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:00:00 +0100 News You could call it driving ambition or maybe it's that the people at Belturbet Golf Club have good fore-sight... but next week (July 26-31) they are offering the cheapest round of golf in Ireland. http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/3998759-belturbet-golfs-driving-ambition/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/3998759-belturbet-golfs-driving-ambition/ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:00:00 +0100 News They say to get to know someone you need to walk a mile in their shoes. The multi-cultural dance troupe for the fleadh are going one better, writes Sinead Hogan. They're dancing each other's dances... http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/3998721-dance-away-the-fear/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/3998721-dance-away-the-fear/ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:00:00 +0100 News Cavan Youthreach is celebrating 21 years in 2010, more than two decades of success during which more than 1000 young people have enjoyed the benefits it supplies. http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/3998709-youthreach-reaches-21/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/3998709-youthreach-reaches-21/ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:00:00 +0100 News Thirty four years and counting! The premier festival in this region, Belturbet's Festival of the Erne, is back and promises to be bigger and better than ever this time around. http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/3998707-back-bigger-and-better-than-ever/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/3998707-back-bigger-and-better-than-ever/ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:00:00 +0100 News We've all heard of doing a big clean-up when there are visitors coming but Cavan has taken the concept to new levels with the town dressed to impress in good time for August 16 when the All-Ireland Fleadh kicks off. http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/14/3998581-sculptures-set-scene-for-fleadh/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/14/3998581-sculptures-set-scene-for-fleadh/ Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:00:00 +0100 News The Lady of the Erne Festival is in its 20th year this year and the competition is even more popular than ever with contestants from all over Ireland. The event traditionally kicks off the annual Festival of the Erne in Belturbet. http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/14/3998572-lady-of-the-erne-going-strong-20-years-on/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/14/3998572-lady-of-the-erne-going-strong-20-years-on/ Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:00:00 +0100 News Formal launches have taken place. The official website had over 6,500 hits last week alone; then there's the Facebook site as well. The public art is in place and generating great interest. The Fleadh Executive Committee are dotting their 'i's and crossing their 't's after months and months of hard graft. Yes, with only a month to go, Fleadh Cheoil Na hÉireann 2010 is well and truly on its way... http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/14/3998545-its-going-to-be-fleadhbulous/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/14/3998545-its-going-to-be-fleadhbulous/ Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:00:00 +0100 News The Belturbet Railway complex and conference centre have long since been an integral part of community life in the town and the dynamic Community Development Association have more exciting plans for this unique and expansive facility. They include the restoration of the narrow gauge wagon and the building of dressing rooms at the goods store, so that it can be used as a theatre for staging plays and other events. http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/14/3998536-rolling-rolling-rolling/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/14/3998536-rolling-rolling-rolling/ Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:00:00 +0100 News Final donations to the Instruments For Africa Appeal are now being taken before the last container leaves. Alan D'arcy wrote on behalf of Whiskey You're The Divil to tell us how this unique appeal is going... http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/02/3998213-thank-you-for-the-music-on-behalf-of-africa/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/02/3998213-thank-you-for-the-music-on-behalf-of-africa/ Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:32:32 +0100 News The fourth and final of the Shrek sequels ended the series on a real high note with a 'happy ever after' ending for Shrek, Fiona, their babies, Donkey, Puss and all the crew. http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/01/3998254-shrek-the-final-chapter-returns-to-form/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/01/3998254-shrek-the-final-chapter-returns-to-form/ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 17:00:00 +0100 News Zappalas from Florida meet Cootehill Dempseys... http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/01/3998224-the-anglocelt-links-long-lost-cousins/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/01/3998224-the-anglocelt-links-long-lost-cousins/ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 17:00:00 +0100 News Bailieborough Agricultural Show, on the grounds of Killinkere GFC and Leisure Centre on Sunday, July 4, is now in its 35th year. http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/30/3998241-bailieborough-show-2010/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/30/3998241-bailieborough-show-2010/ Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:00:00 +0100 News Cavan has a tradition of good food and pride in local food production, Minister for Agriculture Brendan Smith told those enjoying the first Cavan Farmers Market last Friday morning. http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/30/3998238-new-market-shows-pride-in-produce/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/30/3998238-new-market-shows-pride-in-produce/ Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:00:00 +0100 News The Belturbet Tidy Towns committee boosted by growing numbers are working with great creativity to enhance all areas of the town with a view to increasing the points received in the national competition this year. http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/30/3998231-more-flower-power-in-belturbet/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/30/3998231-more-flower-power-in-belturbet/ Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:00:00 +0100 News It's another first for Cavan. A group of people, many meeting for the first time, turn up at a cafe to network face-to-face and share ideas and the lap top remains in the background. http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/30/3998234-open-coffee-cavan-networking-initiative/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/30/3998234-open-coffee-cavan-networking-initiative/ Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:13:29 +0100 News The Convent of Mercy school in Belturbet has now attained green flag status and the flag was officially raised last week by the Minister for Agriculture, Brendan Smith. http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/23/3998038-belturbet-school-attains-green-flag-status/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/23/3998038-belturbet-school-attains-green-flag-status/ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:00:00 +0100 News The Lough Sheelin Water is Life education project takes an alternative approach to making children aware of pollution to the lakes and rivers, as Brian O'Loughlin hears... http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/19/3997843-would-you-drink-a-glass-of-slurry/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/19/3997843-would-you-drink-a-glass-of-slurry/ Sat, 19 Jun 2010 17:00:00 +0100 News Two wonderfully committed Special Olympics athletes from Bawnboy had a magic time in Thomond Park in Limerick and delivered a remarkable gold medal and two silver medals in the national games. http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/17/3997847-bawnboy-salutes-special-olympics-medal-winners/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/17/3997847-bawnboy-salutes-special-olympics-medal-winners/ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:00:00 +0100 News It took a Gowna man to shake up the judges on the recent Britain's Got Talent show when he appeared in the live semi-finals as Piers Morgan for the 'Chippendoubles' act. http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/16/3997916-gowna-man-is-piers-morgans-chippendouble/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/16/3997916-gowna-man-is-piers-morgans-chippendouble/ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:00:00 +0100 News Belturbet's first citizen, John McDonald, honoured two people for their volunteer work in the town over the past three decades at a recent ceremony. http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/16/3997903-belturbets-first-citizen-honours-volunteers/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/16/3997903-belturbets-first-citizen-honours-volunteers/ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:00:00 +0100 News There are loads of fish of all descriptions but they have all migrated to deep water lakes away from the more traditional fishing shallow lakes and rivers and this development is courtesy of the zebra mussel. http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/16/3997901-english-anglers-disappointed-at-fishing/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/16/3997901-english-anglers-disappointed-at-fishing/ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:00:00 +0100 News The prestigious Green Flag Award was presented to ten schools from across the county at a ceremony in Croke Park on May 28. http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/16/3997835-ten-cavan-schools-receive-green-flags/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/16/3997835-ten-cavan-schools-receive-green-flags/ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:00:00 +0100 News With 50 or more hens set to descend on Cavan this weekend, each bringing a party averaging about 15, what better time for Cavan Summer Festival to lay on an eggs-ellent programme of entertainment, kicking off with Friday's magical street pageant that will animate Cavan as it's never been before. Sinead Hogan previews this weekend's line-up of events... http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/16/3997829-now-thats-hentertainment/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/16/3997829-now-thats-hentertainment/ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:00:00 +0100 News