News - 100% Ballyconnell

The Final Day of the Festival: A Night to Remember

I thought that the last day of the festival would be a calm day, where we would cool down our

The High Stool Prophets performed on Saturday Night

Saturday night at the Ballyconnell Festival was headlined by the amazing performance of The Highstool Prophets

Cliona Hagan at Ballyconnell Festival

Cliona Hagan was the first artist to perform at this year’s Ballyconnell Festival

Best of luck Leona in the Paris Olympics

The Ballyconnell community is brimming with pride and excitement as our very own Leona Maguire heads to the Paris 2024 Olympics to represent Ireland in golf.

Major Upgrades Planned for Ballyconnell Wastewater Treatment Plant

Ballyconnell is set for a significant boost as Uisce Éireann receives the green light for major upgrades to the town’s wastewater treatment plant.

Congratulations to Leona Maguire on Her Historic Victory

Ballyconnell proudly celebrates Leona Maguire’s remarkable achievement as she clinches her first Ladies European Tour (LET) title at the Aramco Team Series in London.

Ballyconnell Festival 2024 Announced

Ballyconnell Festival Returns for August Bank Holiday Weekend.
The much-anticipated Ballyconnell Festival is set to make a grand return this August Bank Holiday weekend, offering a vibrant mix of music and entertainment for all ages.

Congratulations to Newly Elected Councillors

The recent local election has brought new representatives to the Cavan-Belturbet area, and Ballyconnell extends its heartfelt congratulations to the elected councillors: Damien Brady, Niamh Brady, Brendan Fay, John Paul Feeley, Áine Smith, and Patricia Walsh.

Saint Patrick’s Day Parade 2024

The St. Patrick’s Day parade in Ballyconnell was a resounding success, attracting a large crowd and embodying the true spirit of the celebration.

100 years old thujas cut down in Ballyconnell

Uprooted Heritage: Ballyconnell Mourns the Loss of Century-Old Thuja Trees Amid Safety Controversy

In Ballyconnell, a decision to fell century-old thuja trees has sparked a community outcry. Residents lament the loss, feeling an irreplaceable part of their town’s character has been sacrificed. While local officials cite safety concerns for electricity lines as justification, the community questions the necessity, noting the absence of past storm damage. This incident ignites a vital conversation on preserving natural heritage amidst infrastructure concerns.