Fine Gael Councillor Carmel Brady has become the next Cathaoirleach of Cavan County Council.

While, Fianna Fail’s Cllr Niall Smith has been elected as Leas Cathaoirleach for Cavan County Council.

Cllr Brady has been elected three times to the Bailieboro Cootehill Municipal District.

The proven vote getter also sought a seat in the 2024 General Election and also sought a seat in the Seanad.

The Bunnoe native has held the position of Leas Cathaoirleach for Cavan County Council in 2017-2018. Carmel is originally from a farming family in Bunroe and now lives in Tullyvin. 

She is married to Seamus and has two children. 

Carmel works as a legal secretary and having worked in Cootehill for over thirty years, is well aware of the difficulties facing the people of the town and the surrounding area in difficult economic times. 

She has always been an active member of the community, holding positions on various committees in the local area including her local GAA club Kill Shamrocks, the Community Centre in Tullyvin village and in the renovation of the local church.

She says she is delighted to be chosen for the role, adding that it was a huge honour for her and her family. 

The Chairperson of the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Matt Carthy TD, has said that there is an urgent need for a proactive strategy approach to prevent a culture of knife carrying from taking hold.

The Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson said that such a strategy must include greater resourcing of early preventative interventions as well as a strong policing response to those who carry knives.

Deputy Carthy said told Northern Sound: "In recent weeks we have seen deadly consequences of knife crime.  It is clear that we now must work together to deliver an urgent and proactive strategy to prevent a culture of knife carrying from taking hold.  We have seen internationally how states that fail to address this issue head-on face inter-generational implications.

"Across the board there needs to be a greater focus on crime prevention as well as action to reduce the rates of re-offending which are unacceptably high.  Key to that is intervention to prevent young people from becoming involved in criminality and anti-social behaviour.

"Right now, too many young people are becoming involved in crime and too many are reoffending.  Years of underinvestment in communities, in youth facilities, in tackling deprivation and in youth diversion have had a detrimental impact, as has the failure to properly resource addiction and mental health services.

"It is clear that greater efforts are needed in crime prevention, including measures to stop young people from being drawn into criminal activity.  This is particularly important in dealing with the carrying of knives.  That requires investment in communities as well as significant increases in supports for youth diversion services.  There also needs to be an increase in the number of community Gardaí who play a vital role in building relationships with communities and preventing young people becoming involved in crime and anti-social behaviour.  The fact that there are fewer community Gardaí now than when Fine Gael entered government in 2021 is a scandal.

"A culture of carrying knives cannot be allowed to take hold.  Along with targeted policing, early intervention with young people most at risk of getting drawn into such a culture is crucial and has been found to be effective elsewhere.

"Ensuring that a culture of knife carrying doesn’t take hold needs to involve early intervention focused on schools, youth outreach, mentoring and family support.  It needs to involve identifying at-risk individuals and addressing root causes as well as poverty, trauma and social exclusion.

"Tackling knife carrying must be prioritised now.  It requires the Justice Minister to prioritise the issue but it also requires Government working with all parties and stakeholders to develop the urgent and proactive strategy to address this issue – before it’s too late."

Local volunteers have received high praise following today's IBAL results.

The latest litter survey by business group Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) shows both Monaghan and Cavan towns are inside the top ten in the ranking of 40 cities and towns.

Monaghan has moved up to 2nd position, while Cavan, previously 19th, is up to 8th.

Following today's IBAL results, Emer Brennan of Monaghan Tidy Towns says staying in the top five is a "top priority" for the group.

Speaking to Northern Sound, Emer paid tribute to the hard work and dedication shown by local volunteers and council staff.

She said the group will continue to work hard and strive to remain in the top five, adding that the group's focus is now on the Tidy Towns judging which is imminent.

Emer told Northern Sound: "Our aim was to stay in the top five and we've certainly achieved that. I want to acknowledge all the volunteers and council staff.

The main people to also thank is those who don't litter in the first place and make life easier for those trying to keep the town in as good of condition as possible."

There has been an increase of Learner Permit holders across the Northern Sound region between March 2025 and 2026.

That's according to new figures released from the Road Safety Authroity (RSA) to the Irish Road Hauliers Association (IRHA) under FOI.

In Co. Cavan, almost 5,600 drivers held a learner permit in March 2025.

This rose to 5,800 in March 2026, an increase of 272.

Meanwhile in Co. Monaghan, just over 3,600 drivers had the permit in 2025, increasing by 147 to 3,790 in March 2026.

Nationally, there were 388,090 learner permit holders on Irish roads at the end of March 2026 - 6,219 more than at the same date in 2025 - one year ago.

We now have more learner drivers in every county in Ireland, bar 4, since 2025.

President of the Irish Road Haulage Association, Ger Hyland, has said it shows that the RSA is not making real progress on driver testing backlogs and that the figures indicate that the RSA is out of their
depth, unable to manage driver testing and failing at road safety.

Hyland highlighted that more than 1 in 10 drivers on Irish roads are on a learner permit.

Hyland described Irish roads as dangerous places for his members and accused the RSA of failing on their road safety mandate.

He added that the IRHA no longer has confidence in the ability of the RSA to manage and reduce road deaths and serious injuries on our roads.

Teresa McConnell (nee Brady),

Ashe St, Cavan,

Teresa McConnell (née Brady) passed away on Monday June 8th 2026, peacefully in the loving care of her family and the wonderful staff in Medical 2 wardCavan General Hospital.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Patsy, her brother John and her sisters Rose, Rita, Sadie and Phyllis.

Teresa was much loved and will be very sadly missed by her heartbroken daughter Mary and her son in law Brendan, her adored grandchildren Poppy and Olivia, brothers in law Joe and Gerry, sister in law Lauri, nephews, nieces,all her extended family and her many friends.

May she rest in peace.

Teresa will repose at the McMahon Funeral Home, Farnham Rd, Cavan (H12C821) on Tuesday evening from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday in the Cathedral of S.s Patrick and Felim, Cavan at 1 o'clock and burial afterwards in St.Brigid's Cemetery, Killygarry. Teresa's funeral Mass will be available to view live on the parish website at:

www.cavantownparish.com/webcam

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Tommy Prior,

Woodford Park, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan.

Tommy Prior passed away Sunday June 7^th 2026 peacefully in the loving care of his family and staff at Cavan General Hospital.

Predeceased by his parents Joe & Lily.

Tommy was dearly loved & will be sadly missed by his wife Geraldine, daughter Caroline Maguire (Dessie), sons Keith (Sinead), and Joseph (Claire). Lovingly remembered by his adored grandchildren Kirsty, Shay, Evan, Grace, Lily, Ella, Amy, Cillian & Darragh, great grandchildren Isla & Ava, brothers Bobby (Mountnugent), Seán (Blanchardstown), sisters Antoinette Donohoe (Cootehill) & Angela Fee (Ballyconnell), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours & his many friends.

Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Lawlor's Funeral Home, Erne Hill, Belturbet (H14 R583) tomorrow evening Tuesday from 6 o'clock until 8 o'clock.

Remains arriving at Our Lady of Lourdes church, Ballyconnell on Wednesday for funeral mass at 12 noon via Main Street. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please.

House strictly private please.

The funeral mass may be viewed on the following link: https://www.churchtv.ie/ballyconnell/

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Housing remains one of the biggest issues facing families and individuals across the Ballybay-Clones MD.

That's according to Cathaoirleach of the MD councillor Sinead Flynn.

Cllr Flynn welcomed a number of housing developments which are coming along across the MD in areas such as in Clones, Newbliss, Smithboro and Scothouse.

Despite this, she says housing still remains one of the biggest issues facing so many local families and individuals.

According to Cllr Flynn, while we're seeing housing developments progress there continues to be a serious gap, partially for those perceived as the "squeezed middle."

Cllr Flynn acknowledged that a lot of the hard work is being done by Monaghan County Council, but the reality is this is years of catch up from a previous lack of funding and investment in housing.

Speaking to Northern Sound, Cllr Flynn called for a review of the income threshold for social housing to be carried out.

She is also called for more affordable housing and rental schemes, particularly in the Ballybay-Clones Municipal District:

Ireland’s Alex Dunne has moved up to fourth in this season’s FIA Formula 2 World Championship after a successful weekend of racing in Monaco. The Rodin Motorsport driver is now on 48 points, and has placed himself in fourth place in this season’s championship after finishing ninth in Saturday’s sprint race and second in Sunday’s feature race. He finds himself level on points with his fellow teammate at Rodin, Martinius Stenshorne, and the Offaly man is 15 points behind championship leader Gabriele Mini, who failed to score points in yesterday’s feature race.Dunne was unfazed by the “boring” nature of yesterday’s race, saying that

I think in the future, if we can have more boring races, that would be a good thing. Just to stay out of trouble. I think just keep our nose clean and just pick up the points is all I'm trying to do.

Dunne is looking to build on a promising rookie campaign for his team; he finished fifth in last season’s championship on 150 points, winning two races, and he’ll want to make further inroads into challenging for the title this season, when the championship’s attention moves to Barcelona this weekend.

The Bishop of Clogher, Bishop Larry Duffy, will celebrate the 50th anniversary - Golden Jubilee - of his Ordination as a Priest this Sunday.

The occasion will be marked with a Mass of Thanksgiving at St Macartan's Cathedral, Monaghan.

Bishop Duffy himself will be the Chef Celebrant of the Mass, at which he will be joined by family members and friends as well as clergy, religious and lay faithful from across the diocese and beyond.

Born in November 1951, Bishop Duffy is a native of Magheracloone, Co Monaghan.

Following his early education at Scoil Íosagáin, Ballynagearn and the Patrician High School, Carrickmacross, he completed his studies for the Priesthood at St Patrick's College, Carlow.

He was ordained by Bishop Patrick Mulligan, Bishop of Clogher, on Sunday 13 June 1976, along with Fr Michael Daly, now PP of Donaghmoyne and the late Archbishop Noel Treanor who was to become Bishop of Down and Connor and, at the time of his death in 2024, Papal Nuncio to the European Union.

Bishop Duffy's ministry has included time spent in Maguiresbridge, Co Fermanagh and then Enniskillen where he was CC from 1976 until 1978, followed by 16 years in Castleblayney and a further 4 in Monaghan & Rackwallace parish. In 1998 he volunteered to serve in the Diocese of Kitui in Kenya as part of the Clogher Mission to that diocese. He served there until 2002. In 2003, he was appointed Parish Priest Ederney, Co Fermanagh where he served for four years until his appointment as PP of Clones in 2008. In 2013 he was appointed PP of Carrickmacross and Vicar-General of the Diocese of Clogher. Pope Francis appointed him to be Bishop of Clogher in December 2018 and he assumed the role at his Ordination as Bishop on 10 February 2019.

He is Chair of the Council for Ecumenism & Dialogue of the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference and also a member of the Council for Mission and the Council for Vocations.

Sunday's Mass and celebration will be an opportunity for people from across the diocese to give thanks for Bishop Duffy's ministry as a priest and bishop and everyone is welcome to attend.

Sean Heslin

Cloncorrick, Carrigallen, Leitrim.

Sean Heslin died on Monday, 8th June, peacefully in the care of the staff of Lisdarn Care Centre, Cavan General hospital. Surrounded by his daughters.

Predeceased by his wife Bernadette, daughter Gráinne his parents; Michael and Mary, brothers; Eddie, Pat, Michael and Dominic and sisters; Alice and Margaret.

A wonderful Dad who will be forever missed by his daughters; Eimear, Orla and Mairead, son-in-law Robert and and his grandchildren; Darragh, Kate and Conor Brother Peter (US),nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Ar dheis De go raidh a anam dilis

Reposing at Finnegan's Funeral Home Dublin Rd. Cavan (eircode H12RF78) tomorrow Tuesday from 6pm until 8pm.

Funeral mass on Wednesday June 10th at 2pm at St. Mary's church, Carrigallen burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Family Flowers only please donations in lieu of so desired to Alzheimer's Ireland c/o McGuckian Funeral Directors, Carrigallen or any family member.

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It is "no wonder" that Monaghan has moved up the rankings of the Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) litter league.

Monaghan has gradually moved up the rankings, having finished fourth last time out, and fifth in the survey before.

Conor Horgan, from the IBAL litter league has said that Monaghan is "edging" closer to the top.

He highlighted that problematic areas in Monaghan have been cleaned up, and that 7/10 sites monitored were top ranking.

There was also significant improvements recorded in Co. Cavan.

The Breffni County has moved from 19th position up to 8th.

Speaking on the Joe Finnegan Show this morning, Conor explained why Monaghan was so successful.

He said: "Their not just doing it right this time around, Monaghan has been a consistent performer.

"They're edging their way closer to the top. Looking at the An Taisce report, seven of the 10 sites were top ranking. Vitrual absence of litter.

"Some that were heavily littered in previous surveys have been cleaned up - so it is a really great report.

"It is pretty much a blemish free report," Conor added.

A local TD has called on the Department of Education to approve additional accommodation for a Co Cavan primary school.

Brendan Smith raised the issue of a 25 year old prefab on the grounds of Curravagh National School in Glangevlin in the Dail recently.

He said that on the advice of the Department the school partitioned that prefab some years ago so that it would have some accommodation for shared special education teacher, English language teacher, secretary and principal space.

He said that the school requesting that the additional accommodation to be provided would equal the size of its existing prefab, which he describes as a basic ask.

In response to his questions, Minister Hildegarde Naughton said her department is in receipt of an application for accommodation under the additional school accommodation scheme for the school.

She said the Department previously indicated to the school authority that it is prepared to approve a small special education tuition room for the school.

There are people in the Northern Sound region who cannot understand how Monaghan and Cavan Hospitals work as a operate as a one-site hospital.

That's according to local Fine Gael TD, David Maxwell.

Speaking in an Oireachtas committee on the implementation of the Good Friday Agreement, Deputy Maxwell mentioned Monaghan hospital.

He said that Monaghan hospital has been off call since 2011 as a hospital with an accident and emergency unit- although it has a minor injuries unit.

Deputy Maxwell told the Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll McNeill that Craigavon, Enniskillen, and Daisy Hill hospitals are all under "severe pressure" in their A&E units.

In her response, Minister Carroll McNeill said that Monaghan has been the beneficiary of considerable investment in terms of funding and people.

However, Deputy Maxwell explained the situation with hospitals along the border.

He said: "I have to go parochial now. I live on the Border. Monaghan hospital has been off call since 2011 as a hospital with an accident and emergency unit, although it has a minor injuries unit. We have Daisy Hill, Craigavon, Enniskillen and Altnagelvin hospitals along the Border. Cavan and Monaghan hospitals operate as a one-site hospital. Some people cannot understand how that works.

"Monaghan provides day-care services and day procedures. It does it very well and is busy, but if you go up to Monaghan hospital tonight, it will be empty. The day services finish at 5 o'clock. Craigavon, Enniskillen and Daisy Hill hospitals are all under severe pressure in their accident and emergency units.

"If we consider Armagh, is there a possibility there for Monaghan to increase the population it serves? People would have a 24-7 accident and emergency department or minor injuries unit closer to hand and nearer the patient.

"We cannot have acute or specialised services in every parish. That is a given. Maybe Daisy Hill hospital would get one service while Dundalk would get a different one. It would move about, from Craigavon, Monaghan and Enniskillen hospitals up into Sligo hospital and Altnagelvin hospital.

"Is it on the Minister's radar to look at cross-Border work on the hospitals that people say have been downgraded since their accident and emergency units closed and to give them a new lease of life?" Deputy Maxwell asked.

Zuffa Boxing heads to Dublin’s 3Arena on Saturday, August 8, for a stacked summer showdown featuring undefeated Irish middleweight stars Aaron McKenna, who will be making his long-awaited first professional fight in Ireland, and “King” Callum Walsh, the popular southpaw from nearby Cork.

The 12-round main event of ZUFFA BOXING 10: MCKENNA VS. OLIHA features a middleweight world championship fight between a pair of unbeaten talents. McKenna (20-0, 10 KOs) takes on Italy's Etinosa Oliha (22-0, 10 KOs) in the first middleweight world title fight on Irish soil in more than three decades.

This will mark the first fight for McKenna in his home country where he was a standout amateur with more than 150 wins and eight national championships. McKenna, 26, returns to the ring following a dominating decision victory over former world champion Liam Smith in April 2025.

The 27-year-old Oliha will look to spoil McKenna's homecoming as he takes on the fifth unbeaten fighter of his professional career.

'Jennie's Law' will go before Cabinet for approval this week.

It would ensure those convicted of domestic violence against a partner or former partner are included on a public register.

The register will be hosted on the Courts Service website, and survivors will be required to provide consent before the convicted person can be named.

The law is named in honour of Jennifer Poole, who was murdered by her former partner Gavin Murphy in 2021.

Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan says if a person is convicted of a serious criminal offence before the courts, the public is entitled to know about that conviction.

Cathaoirleach of Cavan County Council, Cllr John Paul Feeley officially opened community facilities in County Cavan in recent days.

He also surveyed progress on other projects representing an overall investment of over €10.8 million in the county.

Cllr Feeley cut the ribbon at the state-of-the-art new gym upgrade at Cavan Leisure Centre.

He officially opened the new playground in Ballyhaise, which was delivered with €175,000 in Community Recognition Funding.

The Cathaoirleach also took the opportunity to visit a high-quality new playground development in Seán Lee Drive, Belturbet, in addition to Lough MacNean Amenity Area and Playground, Blacklion.

While visiting West Cavan, the Cathaoirleach also took the opportunity to survey progress on the €10m Shannon Pot Discovery Centre project.

In nearby Glangevlin, Cllr Feeley visited the former post office building, which has been acquired by Cavan County Council with a view to developing the site.

Positive litter survey results have been indicated for both Monaghan and Cavan.

The latest litter survey by business group Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) shows both Monaghan and Cavan towns inside the top ten in the ranking of 40 cities and towns.

Monaghan has moved up to 2nd position, while Cavan, previously 19th, is up to 8th.

Sligo again topped the IBAL ranking, with Limerick City Centre as the only area branded 'littered'.

No town or city occupied the "seriously littered" or "litter blackspot" categories at the foot of the IBAL table.

Overall litter levels were on a par with last year, with 27 towns deemed clean.

The An Taisce report on Monaghan stated: This was the excellent result we have come to expect from Monaghan. Not only were the seven top ranking sites, but some which had been heavily littered in previous IBAL surveys had improved significantly e.g. Monaghan Business Park. Broad Road Car Park is a lovely town-centre car park environment with colourful bedding / planting. The waterside environment of Peter's Lake is just moments away from busy shopping environment - it's a million miles away from the hustle and bustle once you are by the lake.

The An Taisce report on Cavan stated: An excellent result for Cavan, with no very heavily littered sites this time around. With so many top ranking sites, there are a few which deserve a mention e.g. residential area of Drumnavanagh - very much deserving of the top litter grade; The Bring Centre and the Town Hall environs - the latter was particularly freshly presented and maintained, with all elements in very good condition.

A 20-point defeat in Paric Esler Newry, leaves Cavan LGFA Championship in the balance.

Down scored a 5-13 to eight point win in Pairc Elser. The outcome of Cavan’s summer, will possibly be determined by Roscommon’s meeting with Down next weekend.

Indeed, five goals proved the difference in this fixture as the hosts were dominant throughout the entirety of the contest.

Cavan could not replicate their performance which seen them overcome Roscommon last week, as Down powered to a 20 point victory.

It finished in Newry, Down 5-13 to Cavan’s 0-08.

A local councillor has welcomed the official opening of a new enterprise hub in Newbliss.
The Newbliss Digi:Hub is a state-of-the-art co-working and enterprise space housed in the carefully restored 1820s former Courthouse in Newbliss.

Welcoming the opening, Cathaoirleach of the Ballybay-Clones MD Sinead Flynn described the new facility as "another valuable asset for the community."
Cllr Flynn believes the hub creates opportunities for local businesses, entrepreneurs and facilitates remote workers.
Speaking to Northern Sound, Cllr Flynn said not only will it help people to live and work in rural Ireland but creates an office space and brings life into the town:

A Co Monaghan teacher believes there should be a national roll out of farm safety elements in schools.
Inniskeen school teacher Niamh Monahan has been involved in a day long farm safety initiative at the local school last year and again this week.

She says while farms are wonderful places for kids to grow up on and visit, they need to be aware of the dangers.
She believes this time of the year would be ideal for children to learn the awareness through play and engagement.
Ms Monahan is calling for more time to be spent talking about farm safety in schools:

A Monaghan GP is encouraging young people to educate themselves fully before considering cosmetic procedures.
Dr Illona Duffy noted aging is a major concern and teenagers and young adults are opting for botox to combat it.

She encouraged parents to sit down with a young person wanting botox to discuss fully where they are getting advice and to ensure that it's coming from fully qualified people.
Dr Duffy noted that she believes social media is playing a huge role in pushing people towards botox.
Speaking to Northern Sound, she encouraged people to know the long-term impact of botox.

The Social Democrats have reached a record high in the latest Sunday Independent / Ireland Thinks opinion poll.
It's up 3 points to 12 percent and Fine Gael's up 2 points to 19 percent - following both parties' recent by-election wins.

Sinn Féin remains the country's most popular party on 20 percent despite losing two points, with Fianna Fáil down one point to 16 percent.
However Conal Thomas, Political Correspondent for the Irish Independent and the Sunday Independent says it's a setback for Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald.

Michael Mc Kenna (Mickey’s Mick),

29 Knockroe Glen, Monaghan and formerly of Knocknasave, Emyvale, Co.Monaghan.

Michael Mc Kenna (Mickeys Mick) passed away on Saturday 6th June, peacefully in the care of the staff at Willowbridge Ward, Monaghan Hospital, surrounded by his loving family and friends after a long illness bravely borne.

Predeceased by his parents Michael & Mary and his sister Breige.

Michael will be sadly missed by his children Denise (Damian), Conor, Jennifer (Steven) Shane (Sharon) and their mother Kathleen, his daughter Nicole and her mother Geraldine.

Lovingly remembered by his 12 grandchildren, Adam, Sean, James, Annie, Cara, Peter, Emma, Sarah, Thomas, Ethan, Aiden and Alice, his sister Helena and brother in law Tony, nieces, nephews and friends.

Michael’s remains will repose at McMahons Funeral Home, Emyvale, H18 FK80 on Sunday from 5pm - 9pm and Monday from 4pm - 8pm.

Michael’s remains will leave McMahon’s Funeral Home on Tuesday morning to arrive at St. Mary’s Church, Glennan for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Drumbanagher Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Willowbridge Ward, Monaghan Hospital, c/o McMahons Funeral Home, Emyvale or any family member.

Please note, Michael’s funeral cortège will travel via Killycooley/Knocknasave on Tuesday morning.

Michael’s funeral Mass will be streamed live on; https://mcn.live/Camera/st-marys-church-5

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Dominick Cadden

Village Manor, Ballinagh and formerly The Well Bar, Bridge St, Cavan Town.

Dominick Cadden passed away on Friday, June 5th 2026, peacefully in the loving care of his family and the wonderful staff at Cavan General Hospital.

Predeceased by his parents Dominick and Rose, his sister Mary and his brothers John, Larry and infant Noel.

Dominick was dearly loved and will be very sadly missed by his devoted wife and best friend Gay, his heartbroken children Ursula and Donal, his adored grandchildren Patrick and Cormac, and son in law Niall. Lovingly remembered by his brothers Paddy, Gerry (Mary), Jim (Máire) and Martin, sisters Anne Smith and Bridie York (Jack), brothers in law, sister in law Mairead, nephews, nieces, and all his extended family. Deeply regretted by his many friends especially the Mac Kenna family and his loyal companion Bruno. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at the McMahon Funeral Home, Farnham Rd, Cavan (H12C821) on Monday evening from 4pm until 7pm. Removal from his home on Tuesday morning at 11.40 travelling to St.Felim's Church, Ballinagh for a Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. Dominick's Funeral Mass will be available to view live and the link will be posted here in due course.  House private to family and neighbours at all times please.

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Cavan made it two wins from two in this year's Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Premier Junior Camogie Championship with nine point win over Armagh.

Cavan winning out 3-13 to 1-10. The victory was built on a first-half display where Cavan scored two goals and nine points to 1-4.

The first score of the game came after 38 seconds when Roisin O'Keefe hit the ball into the back of the net securing a fast start for Cavan.

Shanice Fitzsimons followed up with a point.

Armagh came back with a Rachel Trainor 20m free. A fourth minute by a goal after a long ball drop in short and Sinead Quinn got on the rebound and stuck it to the back of the net levelling the sides.

Eimear Brady and Rachel Trainor traded points on the eighth and 11^th minute. Ava Connerty found the net pushing Calvin into a three point lead.

Cavan added on points from Roshan O'Keefe and Emo Brady to double their score advantage. Nisha Hughes came back with a point for Armagh.

Three scores in-a-row from Eimear Brady (f) and Shanice Fitzsimons pushed Cavan back out into a 2-7 to 2-1.

Armagh came back with a Rachel Trainor free on the 27th minute. However, Cavan finished the half stronger.

Cavan stronger throughout

Shanice Fitzsimons and a long range, 65m free from goalkeeper Emmett Mulvaney saw Cavan ahead at half-time, 2-9 to 2-1.

Rachel Trainor opened the second-half scoring with a 45m free. However, the equalled was a well taken free from centre-half forward Eimear Brady.

Cavan then hit their third goal of the game. A long free sent in towards the goal mouth broke down.

Emma Plunkett was quickest to react and smashed the ball to the back of the net for Cavan's third major of the afternoon.

Shanice Fitzsimons got on the end of an Emma Mulvaney free to salvage a point leaving Cavan with a comfortable 10 point advantage, eight minutes into the second-half.

However, Armagh weren't going to lie down. Three points in a row from Ciara Hill and two frees from the in-form Rachel Trainor brought their score tally to 1-8, leaving just nine points between the sides.

Indeed, Calvin responded once again. Roisin O'Keefe was fouled on a run through the Armagh defence and Eimear Brady again split the posts.

Rachel Trainor replied with a free for Armagh before Eimear McGeary sent over a point from open play three minutes from time. Cavan leading 1-10 to 12 points.

Two minutes into injury time, Eimear Brady added the final score of the game for Philip Brady's side. Cavan winning out 3-13 to 10.

A local senator has highlighted that there were 77 evictions in the first three months of the year in Cavan.
Senator Pauline Tully says a total of 111 families have presented as homeless so far this year in Co. Cavan.

Senator Tully says the housing crisis is very alarming and concerning.
The Cavan senator says properties to rent are too expensive and there are very few homes to rent in the county.

A local councillor believes the renovation of the Market House is Castleblayney will be a huge benefit not just to the town but the county.
Cllr Paul Gibbons says it's great to see Monaghan County Council bringing this iconic building back to life.

He says it's will also be great for the town to tackle the issue of dereliction which he says is going in the right direction.
Cllr Gibbons says the town is unique with the likes of Lough Muckno and this building when it's up and running will be a huge economic driver for the town.
The Sinn Fein councillor says there is still a lot of work to do but it's going in the right direction.

The countdown begins to the end of an era, for one of Ireland's greatest ever athletes.
The official announcement of a Croke Park fight for Katie Taylor was made yesterday.

Going head to head with Flora Pili of France on September 5th, it will be the Bray boxers final bout and a chance to become a three time undisputed champion.
For years it looked like the event may never happen.
Katie's mum Bridget says the Croke Park announcement was an emotional moment.

Laura Ethel Fannin,

Newgrove House, Cavan and formerly Rathkenny, Tullyvin, Cootehill.

Laura Ethel Fannin passed away on Friday 5th June, 2026,  following a recent illness, in the care of staff in Monaghan Hospital.

Pre-deceased by her beloved mother Marjorie earlier this year, and her father Samuel.

Laura will be sadly missed by her dear sister Peggy (Johnston) and brother Leslie. She will be loving remembered by nephews and nieces Alison, Mark, Laverne, Noel and Ashley, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, cousins, extended family, friends and neighbours. Laura will be especially missed by her many dear friends and her entire devoted support team at Newgrove.

Reposing at Finnegan's Funeral Home, Lakelands, Dublin Road, Cavan,  eircode H12 RF78, on Sunday, 7th June from 4pm until 6pm.

Funeral service in Drung Parish Church of Ireland, eircode H12 K096, on Monday, 8th June at 2pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.

House strictly private please.

"The Lord is my Shepherd"

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