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Autumn’s Golden Beauty in Our Local Woodlands
Experience the breathtaking transformation of our local woodlands this autumn through a stunning photo collection from Slieve Russell, Annagh Wood, Castle Saunderson, and Florence Court.
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Ballyconnell Set to Shine on European Stage
Our own Slieve Russell has earned the honour of hosting next summer's European Ladies' Team Championship, bringing 20 nations and Europe's finest amateur golfers to Ballyconnell this July.
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Shared Cycle Lane Gains Council Support in Ballyconnell
Local residents' vision for safe cycling infrastructure along busy Rakeelan route wins cross-party backing, as existing pathways serving estates continue to deteriorate.
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Autumn is here!
Full scale autumn is here....
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Ballyconnell’s Crust & Crumb Announces Major Expansion with 120 New Jobs
Ballyconnell's Crust & Crumb, Ireland's largest dough-based products manufacturer, is doubling its production facility and creating 120 new jobs. The €12.5M investment will make the town's factory the most advanced pizza-making facility in Europe, cementing the company's position as west Cavan's largest Irish-owned employer.
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Experience the breathtaking transformation of our local woodlands this autumn through a stunning photo collection from Slieve Russell, Annagh Wood,...

Our own Slieve Russell has earned the honour of hosting next summer's European Ladies' Team Championship, bringing 20 nations and...

Local residents' vision for safe cycling infrastructure along busy Rakeelan route wins cross-party backing, as existing pathways serving estates continue...

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Join the Ballyconnell Festival 2025 this August Bank Holiday weekend for live music, a traditional fair day, free family fun,...

Ballyconnell History Ballyconnell (Irish: Béal Átha Conaill, meaning “Entrance to the Ford of Conall”)

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Autumn’s Golden Beauty in Our Local Woodlands
Experience the breathtaking transformation of our local woodlands this autumn through a stunning photo collection from Slieve Russell, Annagh Wood, Castle Saunderson, and Florence Court.
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In the grounds of the Slieve Russell Hotel near Ballyconnell is a a fine example of a

Originally known as the Ballinamore/Ballyconnell Canal, the recently reconstructed canal is now known as the Shannon/Erne Waterway. Both large rivers

Ballyconnell estate consisted of 1500 acres – about one-fifth of the total parish of Tomregan. The original building on the


