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The Ultimate Family Christmas Party is opening its doors — and YOU are invited! Step inside a world of jingling bells, twinkling lights, and holiday magic as Santa’s elves transform an ordinary day into a spectacular Christmas celebration for the whole family! 🎄 What’s Waiting for You in Santa’s Workshop? 💌 Santa’s Post Station Write your letter, seal it with Christmas cheer, and send it straight to the North Pole! 🎁 Elf-Made Gift Zone Create your very own presents with th

✨🎄 Dear Friends, You’re Invited! 🎄✨ 🎩 Opening the celebration: Be amazed as magician Conor Breen kicks off the party with a magical show! ✨ Show starts at 5:15 sharp — don’t be late! 🎁 What Christmas magic awaits you? 💌 Santa Post Station Write your letter to Santa and post it right there! Stamps & envelopes provided — and don’t forget to collect your NICE List Certificate! 🎁 Make-Your-Own Presents Craft heartfelt gifts for your loved ones with help from Santa’s hardwor

CCLD was delighted to take part in this morning’s DSP WorkAbility event in Cavan Library, an important initiative supporting young people who are currently unemployed. The event brought together a range of local services working toward a shared goal: helping young people access guidance, training, and pathways to long-term employment. Laura, representing our WorkAbility programme, engaged with attendees throughout the morning, offering information on the tailored supports CCL

This short video shows how Local Development Companies were on hand for communities in their time of need after Storm Eowyn hit the country.

What a wonderful day we had at the Ballyconnell Community Centre! Over 120 children joined this free event — playing games, colouring and designing their very own tote bags, enjoying face painting, candyfloss, popcorn, and more. This fantastic Family Day was organised by Olga O'Dowd and funded by Cavan County Local Development and the Ukrainian Community, who, along with her amazing team, worked tirelessly decorating, setting up, and keeping the fun going all day long. A big

Elaine (SICAP), Laura (WorkAbility) and Helen (TUS) pictured today at the Intreo Work and Skills event in the Cavan Crystal. This event...

CCLD staff Elaine and Laura joined the Loughan House Employer Event by Tosú, promoting inclusive employment and pathways to work as part of CCLD’s ongoing SICAP community support.

We were delighted to host the very first Social Club meeting at Ballyconnell Community Centre this week. 💬 The evening began with...

Cavan County Local Development (CCLD) , through the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) , is proud to support...

We were delighted to be in Bray today alongside Tánaiste Simon Harris , Minister of State Jerry Buttimer , and Cathaoirleach Melanie...

We are delighted to announce that Gentle Aerobics is back at The Market House, Blacklion, starting Monday 8th September, 7.00pm – 8.30pm....

Yesterday, our Ukrainian Youth Group had a brilliant day visiting Ballyfermot Youth Services to reconnect with old friends from last...

🇮🇪🇪🇺 CCLD staff from SICAP and WorkAbility are here providing information at the Career Information Event in the Cavan Crystal Hotel....

Cavan County Local Development was delighted to support community participation at this year’s 82nd Annual Virginia Agricultural Show ,...

Since 2017, Cavan County Local Development (CCLD) , in partnership with the HSE Day Centres in Cavan and Virginia , has been running an...

The Dowra Men’s Shed is more than a meeting place—it’s a hub of skills, stories, and community spirit. Thanks to the ongoing...

This year’s Heritage Week was a time of creativity, learning, and connection for the Ukrainian Art Group in West Cavan. Through a series...

Cavan, 24 August 2025 — Over 300 people gathered at Cavan Rugby Club today to mark Ukrainian Independence Day, in an event hosted and...

🌻🇺🇦 *EVERYONE IS WELCOME!* 🇺🇦🌻 _Bring your good mood and come celebrate Ukraine’s Independence Day in Cavan!_ 🗓 *24 August 2025*...

Excitement is building with only one more sleep until the Virginia Agricultural Show Day  – and this year, there’s something extra...