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Laura Caslin talks to Emer Coveney, Social Inclusion Officer, Cavan County Council about the Cavan Bealtaine Events Programme

Laura talks to Linda Scott Cavan Lions Club, Raymond Dunne and Lorraine O'Neill from Cystic Fibrosis Cavan. The Lions Club and Cystic Fibrosis have pooled their organisations resources to organise the Cuilcagh Challenge. Contact details for taking part in the challenge on 27th May 2012 Phone: 086 3526522 and email at cavancysticfibrosis@gmail.com

Laura talks to the Breffni Belles in Community Focus Wednesday 25th April 2012

Laura's guests on Community Focus are Frances O'Callaghan from Positive Age and Geraldine Clarke from Caring for Carers Ireland and also Cavan Monaghan Family Carers who have 11 support groups in Cavan and Monaghan. Frances spoke of how Positive Age has developed from its origins from within the then North Eastern Health Board in 1988 to the present where it provides a range of supports aligned with the Social Gain component of Health Care Delivery in 2012. Geraldine outlined the need for support for carers and what Caring for Carers Ireland and Cavan Monaghan Family Carers provide to the Carer in Cavan and Monaghan

Laura's Guests this week were Bob Gilbert, Catherine McGuigan and Emer Coveney who spoke about the launch of the Cavan Age Friendly Alliance in the Cavan Crystal on Friday 20th April 2012. The CYMS are celebrating their 75th anniversary in Cavan and Paddy O'Reilly, Mayor of Cavan Town, Enda Corr, Johnny Lynch and Cathhal Tierney all members of Cavan CYMS

Laura's programme this week featured the winner of the Anglo Celt REHAB Cavan Person of the Year 2011 Mary Lawlor, Noreen McGovern, Cavan County Childcare Committee and Marina Cunningham The FOCUS Family Resouce Centre in Killeshandra

Laura spoke to Padraig McGivney Cavan County Council about the upcoming Household Charge. Padraig explains what the charge is for and how it will go towards the delivery of Cavan County Council services. Padraig said the County Council provide up to Seventy services most of which are not well known to the public. Cavan Council Offices are open up to 5.00pm on Saturday to facilitate payment

Laura's Studio guests were Enda O'Reilly Cavan Institute, Deidre Cavan Institute Students Council and Jim Lyng Cavan Fire and Rescue Service. Deidre spoke about how the Students engaged with the Crash Simulation and the benefits each Student can get from the event. Enda outlined how all the emergency services worked with the Cavan Institute ensuring a very realistic scene which was held in the Equestrian Centre Latt Cavan. Jim Lyng Station Officer Cavan Fire and Rescue Service said that the simulation was as near as possible to situations they encounter when called to a Road Traffic Accident. The full Event is available to view on Cavantv.com

This week’s Community Focus program (Wednesday 22nd February 2012) talks to Sean Mc Kiernan Cathaoirleach in his role as mental health promotion officer with mental health Ireland and Winston Turner from Bailieborough Mental Health Association. This conversation focuses on how communities are tackling the issues of mental health and suicide prevention. Also Eimear Crowe chats with Jasmine Massarani on her online magazine called contemporary living.ie. Jasmine talks about launching the online magazine three months ago and the many opportunities for community groups to publicize their activities via her website….

Eimear's Guests on the Community Focus Programme this week (Wednesday 15th February 2012) are Bob Gilbert from the 050 Network in Cavan and Colm McCormack from the Family Resource Centre in Killeshandra Co Cavan. The Community Focus Programme is brought to you courtesy of Cavan Community Radio 97.4fm and EASON 64 - 66 Main St Cavan and Pierce St Mullingar

Margaret Basmajian from the Good Morning Positive Age Programme was first of Eimear's guests on The Community Focus Programme. Margaret told Eimear the benefits so many people received from the Good Morning Service and how they worked with the HSE, Gardai and the business community in Cavan. The Community Focus Programme is brought to you courtesy of Cavan Community Radio 97.4fm and EASON 64 - 66 Main St Cavan and Pierce St Mullingar

Cavantv.com Community Focus programme (Wednesday 1st February 2012) centred around gardening projects in the County. Eimear who was assisted by Kate Ennals spoke to groups from Baileborough, Cavan Town and Milltown. Springtime is a busy time of the year for people with green fingers

Cavantv.com launched a first for Cavan with its new Community Focus Programme live from their new Top of the Town Studio in Connolly Street Cavan. The show was presented by Eimear Crowe and the guest speaker was Cllr Seán McKiernan Cathaoirleach Cavan County Council. Seán spoke of his role as Cathaoirleach in the Community and how he sees Politics working at County level. Aine Duffy was a panelist on the programme and contributed to the various debates. Eimer's next guests were Paul Cox and Tony Brady, two musical and broadcasting legends in the region. Paul and Tony spoke of how lively the music scene is in Cavan and how they will present a dedicated music programme on Cavantv.com in the coming weeks. The programme will have a regular Wednesday evening slot starting at 7.00pm. The programme will be available Worldwide on the Web and locally as a TV Channel on Smyth's Digital Cablesystem. This first show was recorded by Cavan Community Radio and Eimer indicated it will be on th...

All About Sport this week featured Hurling development in Co Cavan. Owen Morrissey, Francis Clarke and Vincent Dolan spoke to Brian Daly about their work starting at National School Junior Infant level right up to Sixt Class. They also spoke of how they were working on developing Clubs troughout the county but starting with Cavan Town and Ballyjamesduff. Owen indicated all the details on Hurling are available on the cavangaa.ie website

Owen talks to Virginia Rugby Club about their success at U15 and U17 in Ulster and how the success of the Irish Provincial Teams in the Heineken Cup is impacting on individual Clubs throughout the Country. David Shiels from Sean Shiels Bookmakers was in the Studio to talk about the Punchestown Festival 2012. Owen called on David to give a few guidelines on how to make a few Euro on the Festival

All About Sport with Louise O'Reilly Wednesday 2nd May 2012 features Rally Cross and Castlerahan GAA Football Club

All About Sport this week concentrated on the Cavan GAA U21 team in their back to back Ulster championship success. The Manager behind their success Terry Hyland was appointed manager of the Senior team in advance of the 2012 Championship. Owen spoke to Terry in the studio about their success in Ulster and their preparation for the semi-final on Saturday 21st. Owen congratulated Terry on his appointment as Manager of the Senior Team and how the county was placed to face the first round of a very competitive championship. Owen spoke to Declan Woods PRO Cavan GAA about the resignation of Val Andrews and how the County Board are set for the new Championship season

Owen leaves the studio this week to concentrate on Cavan's U21 preparation for the Ulster Final in Brewster Park Enniskillen on Wednesday 11th. Owen spoke to Terry Hyland Manager of the U21's, Ronan Carolan and members of the squad during their training for the Final. Sean McMahaon spoke to Val Andrews and Mark McKeever after their defeat to Antrim in Kingspan Breffni Park on Sunday 8th April

Owens All About Sport this week features a review of Cavan's performance in the Allianz Football League, Ladies Boxing international in Cavan Crystal, Cavan's U21 success in Breffni Park and an interview with the Brogan Bro's in The Farnham Arms Hotel during their support to the Cavan Gaels fundraising

Owen featured highlights of the Cavan U21 friendly with Sligo, Cavan Boxing Club lead up to the International Boxing Exhibition in the Cavan Crystal on Sunday 25th March and Cavan Gaels Fundraising event in Terry Coyle Park

Owen McConnon,s show this week featured A roundup of all thing GAA in the county and Shane Donohoe Fairtown Stud Cavan who spoke of his involvement in the Horse Racing Industry and how he has carved out an export potential niche for Irish bought and trained Horses to Hong Kong. Michael Mooney spoke about his role as Chairman of Cavan Gaels and their fundraising event which will include the Brogan Bro's from the successful Dublin team who won The Ssm Maguire Cup last year. They are bringing SAM with them and Michael indicated there will be photo opportunities for everyone

On All About Sport this week Owen McConnon is joined in studio by Kit McBride and Rodney Dolan speaking about their involvement and participation in Triathlons from their base in Virginia. This sport is fast growing in the area with interest from people of all ages wishing to take part. Also on the programme are the Cavan ACFL results from the weekend. The winner of the Breffni Abú competition was Katerina Friedrichova with the correct answer of New York

On All About Sport this week Owen McConnon is joined in studio by John O’Donnell and James Mooney talking about Indoor Short Mat Bowling and its popularity in County Cavan. There is a feature on Virginia College as they prepare for an All-Ireland semi-final meeting with Boherbue College, Mallow on Saturday March 10th. The College won the Arthur’s Cup (Under-16) Ulster championship for the first time this year. Cavan team manager Val Andrews also reflects on Cavan’s first victory over Sligo in the 2012 Allianz National Football league campaign

Owen outlined the teams playing in Round 1 of the Cavan ACFL Div 1 2012. The Video this week looked at the Drumalee V Drumgoon game where Drumalee came out with a 2 point victory 9 points to 7. Both teams are newly promoted to Div 1 and are keen to make their mark in this years competitions. Owens Studio guest this week was George Cartwright Author of BreifneAbú the much acclaimed book of all the GAA records for Co Cavan from the foundation of the Association. Owen rounded of the show with a quiz and the prize was a signed copy of BreifneAbú

On All About Sport this week Owen McConnon looks ahead to the commencement of the All County Football Leagues that get under way this weekend. For the 2012 season the final league standings will determine club placing in both league and championship competitions for 2013 season. All league games and results are crucial for all clubs this year. Outlining the changes and the advantages to clubs is CCC Chairman Tommy McGivney and Secretary Gary Robbins. Sean McMahon from the Anglo-Celt gives an overview of the league first round fixtures as well reflecting on another league defeat Cavan in the Allinza National Football League. Cavan team manager Val Andrews is also featured on the programme

Owen's programme this week featured a review of the Cavan V Wexford game and how Cavan Boxing Club are making an impression at Local, National and International level. The programme featured a post match interview by Sean McMahaon Anglo Celt Sports Correspondent with Val Andrews. Owen's studio guests were Brian McKeown John Joe Nevin and Ciara Smith from Cavan Boxing Club

Owen McConnon Sports correspondent Cavantv.com launched his weekly Sports Programme on Wednesday 1st February at 7.00pm. Viewers from all over the World logged on to see Owen present "All About Sport" from The Top of the Town" Studios in Cavan a historic first for Sport in Co Cavan. Owen's guests were Paul Fitzpatrick Sports Editor The Anglo Celt and Declan Woods, Public Relations Officer Cavan GAA. The topics discussed ranged from the Dr McKenna Cup competition to the build up to the Allianz National Football League. Paul stressed the importance of working with the Manager and how he can build the Senior Team from the pool of players that brought Silverware to Cavan in 2011. Declan spoke of how the work through the development squads is now starting to pay dividends at Senior level

This week PAUL COX guests are HARP PLAYER KAVAN DONOHOE and actor , director , writer etc. KEVIN ALLEN pops in for a fascinating chat.

Week 11 sees Peter O'Hanlon talking about Clash of the Arts which took place in the rugby club Cavan 18 - 19TH April . . . also Natalie Ford ( Accompanied by Kian O'Reilly) talks about Cavan's Got Talent and what lies ahead for her & The Standards . . . Presented by Paul Cox

On this weeks GREEN ROOM , Paul's special guests were THE STRYPES , the whole show was dedicated to the band as they celebrated their acheiments so far and talked about the release of their 4 track E.P. entitled ''YOUNG GIFTED AND BLUE'' . . . THE GREEN ROOM every Wednesday @ 7.30 pm on cavantv.com

The Green Room this week featured the excellent brand new video from C. O'NEILL & CO. Feat. FEARGAL from WHIPPING BOY . taking a culture twist the attention then turned to THE RESURGAM CHOIR and CIAN ELLIOT , GAVIN O'SULLIVAN & FR. KEVIN DONOHOE came in to tell us about this amazing event coming to THE CATHEDRAL CAVAN this Tues 3rd April. the RESURGAM CHOIR @ ORCHESTRA will be performing ST MATHEW PASSION BY JS BACH . .

Louise O'Reilly introduces a St Patrick's special "Green Room" from the Top of The Town Studio Cavan Banjo and Fiddle players Leah and Chloe talk to Louise O'Reilly on this St Patrick's Day Green Room special. They talk of their influences and where they perform in Cavan

This weeks GREEN ROOM featured , the brand new video from HAZEL JADE ROGERS , some amazing magic from JOHN ALMOND , short films from NORTHWEST FILM SCHOOL . . . & SHARON PAYNE & AISLING CARRAGHER talked about VELVET ROSE productions . . . all on this weeks GREEN ROOM . . . EVERY WEDNESDAY @ 7.30

This weeks how featrured a tribute to Gonzo theatre thats closing after 2 glorious years , also a video of KARINA CHARLES SINGING CHOCOLATE JESUS, then mayhem broke out when SEAMUS OROURKE , TOMMY SHARKEY & CHARLIE MCGUINESS take over the show!!!!!!

This Weeks Green Room kicked off with the divine DEIRDRE FOX who chatted 'bout her jaunts around the world , and sang one of her own compositions that was written about someone in her past . . . next up was ARTIST PAUL GALLIGAN who spoke in depth about his love of art , and shows some his dazzling artwork both contemporary and abstract . . . a video from C O'NEILL & CO was also featured , he'll be a guest on the show in the coming weeks . . . finishing off we have CATHERINE MCCKIERNAN RYAN from Mullagh who speaks about her new projects that include WRITING THE SCRIPT FOR A FILM & tells us how she has set up her own theatre company. THE GREEN ROOM IS BROADCAST EVERY WEDNESDAY @ 7.30

Paul Cox had a packed programme this week kicking off with the lovely FIONA MARIA FITZPATRICK who talked about her new cd and her acting career before singing live on the show , then CAROL ANNE FARRELLY & COLETTE talked about the musical (written by Carol Anne) currently in production in Killeshandra. THE SONG SISTERS video featured a song written by GERALDINE MCDONNELL ''TWO SIDES'', then it was the turn of PAUL REYNOLDS talking about his amazing photographs . . . all this in half an hour!!! . . . roll on next week . . . THE GREEN ROOM WEDNESDAYS @ 7.30PM . . .

Paul had a broad spectrum of Artists on The Green Room this week. His first Studio guest was Joey Byrnes Wood Sculptor who has a number of Art pieces on display in Cavan Town. Joey discussed his latest commission supported by Cavan Arts Office which will be unvailed in Dun Na Ri Forrest Park Kingscourt later this year. Paul's next Guests were members of The Begrudgers a play commissioned by RTE Storyland series. Paul urged everyone to use their vote to ensure The Begrudgers go through to the next round. To Vote click HERE and click on the VOTE NOW tab

Paul Cox's upbeat Music Programme The Green Room had a exciting lineup of guests on Wednesday 8th February. Paul kicked off with a Strypes Video recorded recently in Portlaoise. The Strypes are now planning appearances in England and Mainland Europe during 2012. Paul's first studio guest was Nadine Lyons. The bubbly Nadine spoke of her meteoric rise on the Music scene from her appearance in Cavan's got Talent in The Imperial in 2011. Nadine wrapped up with her superb YouTube video youtu.be/-BfoQ1mXGMI. The WAGS talked about their unique musical style and give a live studio rendition of the Everly Brothers Take a message to Mary. Paul's final guest was Siobhan Harten Production Manager on the locally produced Film No Party for Bill Burns. The film was shot in Arva and Gowna Cavan. Padraic Conaty Director was the brainchild behind the film and Kevin McGahern starred as Billy Burns. Shane Connaughton best known as co-writer of the Academy Award-nominated screenplay for My ...

Paul Cox had a lively debut in The Green Room on Cavantv.com Wednesday 1st February 2012 @ 7.30pm. Paul's guests included Michael O'Brien who talked about his involvement in “Origins Promotions” and how it has evolved. He also talked about the Cavan Arts Music Industry Clinic in The Johnston Library on Sat 4th February. Next up Gary and Chris who specialise in standup comedy. They spoke of their influences in the world of comedy and how they hope to make their mark in the industry. Paul spoke to Fabian Gillick about his latest Video release and his background in the music business The Video is doing well on Facebook. Louise O’Reilly was Paul’s final guest of the night and she spoke about her musical career and the upcoming Cavan’s Got Talent Show in the Imperial Cavan