The long-awaited completion of Ballyconnell’s Daisyhill Manor estate is moving forward with plans for 16 new energy-efficient homes. The development, which has sat partially finished since the recession, will add much-needed family housing to the growing Cavan town. With construction potentially starting this summer, the first residents could move in by spring 2026, finally bringing closure to a project that began over two decades ago.
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Join the Ballyconnell Festival 2025 this August Bank Holiday weekend for live music, a traditional fair day, free family fun, and unforgettable community celebrations from July 31 to August 3.
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Ballyconnell Left Behind as Bus Éireann Increases Services Bus Éireann’s latest Route 30 timetable changes, set to take effect January
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Ballyconnell native Tony Brady, who built a successful property empire in Australia, has completed the purchase of the iconic Slieve Russell Hotel, marking one of the largest investments in the region’s history and securing the future of this vital local employer.
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Discover the highlights of the Autumn Craft & Gift Fair 2024 at Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell, County Cavan. A fantastic day filled with handmade crafts, unique gifts, and community spirit. Free admission for all attendees!
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Mannok Receives Prestigious Deloitte Management Award Mannok, the largest employer in the Ballyconnell area, employing over 800 people, has been
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Sabanci Group, a major Turkish conglomerate, has acquired a 94.7% stake in Mannok for €330 million. This deal secures 800 jobs in Derrylin and focuses on sustainable growth in the building materials and packaging sectors, offering promising developments for the local economy.
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I thought that the last day of the festival would be a calm day, where we would cool down our
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Saturday night at the Ballyconnell Festival was headlined by the amazing performance of The Highstool Prophets
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Cliona Hagan was the first artist to perform at this year’s Ballyconnell Festival
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