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Am I entitled to a Medical Card?

Written on May 18, 2012 by Yasmin Maassarani in Health and Fitness

A change in your circumstances doesn’t necessarily affect your right to a Medical Card. Cecilia Smith, Development Manager at County Cavan Citizens Information Service explains…

A Medical Card will help you keep your health in check

Question: I am going back to work after a period of unemployment. Can I keep my Medical Card?

Answer: If you are receiving a social welfare payment and return to work (either full – or part-time) you may retain your Medical Card for up to 3 years even if your income is above the limits. However, you must have been getting one of the following payments for 12 months or more:

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Cavan Climb for Cystic Fibrosis: Are you up for it?

Written on May 16, 2012 by Yasmin Maassarani in People and Places

Yasmin Maassarani chats to Lorraine O’Neill, event organiser for Cavan Cystic Fibrosis to find out about its interesting fundraiser. Do you think you’re up for it? Cavan Cystic Fibrosis has organised Cuilcagh Challenge — a sponsored climb of Cuilcagh which will take place on Sunday May 27th. The aim is to get 665 people to…

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It happened this month: May

Written on May 15, 2012 by Yasmin Maassarani in Heritage

Contributed by Jonathan A. Smyth May 1987: The Rev Canon George Miller, MA, a former Rector of Cavan Parish has been installed as Archdeacon of Kilmore by the Bishop Rt. Rev. Gilbert Wilson, Bishop of Kilmore Ardagh and Elphin at a ceremony in Kilmore Cathedral. In other news, a batch of litter bins that were…

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Top tips for the perfect job interview

Written on May 14, 2012 by Yasmin Maassarani in Jobs Clinic

This month, Catherine Fox, Cavan Institute, offers some tips for settling into the interview. Do you need to improve your interview techniques? At the interview: Arrive early. Take a copy of your application form or CV with you and have a final glance at it. Be aware of your surroundings and the people you meet….

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Planet Earth Day is marked by Cavan Heritage Office

Written on May 11, 2012 by Yasmin Maassarani in Heritage

Yasmin Maassarani visits Bear Essentials with her family to celebrate Planet Earth Day. Planet Earth Day is celebrated every year, on or around 22nd April. This year, Cavan Heritage Office organised two events to mark the occasion; one at Bear Essentials and another, at Cavan County Museum. I attended the event at Bear Essentials. This…

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