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Category Archives: People and Places

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

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…

Why do I need a social welfare interview?

The change from Jobseeker’s Benefit to Jobseeker’s Allowance can be confusing. Cecilia Smith, Development Manager at County Cavan Citizens Information Service explains how the interview process works and what you can do if you are not happy with a decision. Question: My Jobseeker’s Benefit claim is at an end and I have applied for Jobseeker’s…

Do you want to help a world record attempt in Cootehill?

Fancy taking part in a world record attempt and helping out a local GAA club at the same time? Cootehill Celtic Hurling Club are raising funds for their club with a world record attempt. Can you help out?   Cootehill Celtic Hurling Club is holding an event to break the world record for the biggest…

Volunteers in Bawnboy inspire local schoolchildren

Local community volunteers have teamed up with schoolchildren at St Mogue’s College, Bawnboy to make learning more relevant through practical projects. So far, 5 local mentors have taken part in the project which has been co-ordinated by Breffni Integrated. The adult volunteers are helping to make the learning process more interesting and relevant by sharing…

Festival development programme now open

Cavan-Monaghan LEADER (CML) is launching a new Festival Development Programme. Are you a member of a festival organising committee? Is your community thinking about holding a festival? Then find out how this could help you. CML is working with festival organisers to realise the full potential of their events in the Cavan Monaghan region. Festivals…