There is a steely determination among the people of Cavan to better themselves in these challenging times, with the success of the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil and the Cavan minor, U21 and ladies football teams have been an inspiration to everyone in the county.

In times of recession, people need something to give them in hope. The achievements of the Breffni County's GAA teams in 2011, coupled with the successful staging of the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil for the second year in succession, are just a taster of what the county is capable of.

The Fleadh Cheoil has been one of the great success stories over the past two years. It has given Cavan people a renewed sense of pride in their county. It has been reflected on the football fields where Cavan had a lot of success this year. It was probably Cavan GAA's most successful year since the Anglo-Celt Cup last came to the county in 1997.
The Ulster championship wins for the Cavan U21s and minors and the ladies team's appearance in the All-Ireland intermediate final were a welcome distraction from the recession. Those teams were an inspiration to all Cavan people this year.
The recession is providing massive challenges for all in the county but the goodwill provided through success on the GAA fields and the progressive nature of the work undertaken by bodies such as Cavan County Council ensures that a positivity surrounds the county.

Financial pressures mean that to be more prudent and economical in their spending. Funding has been dramatically cut across all sectors and it's all about taking the right measures and making the right choices.
There is huge potential in Cavan from a business and tourism perspective, with the M3 motorway from Dublin making the county more accessible than ever before.
The Fleadh Cheoil has shown people what Cavan is capable of. It has been a resounding success over the past two years and will be returning to Cavan Town again in 2012.
Investment is still being pumped into the county with government fund secured for capital infrastructure projects.

Cavan County Council will complete the four major road development projects - including the Belturbet bypass - that are currently taking place in the county. The end aim is to make travel as convenient as possible, and to attract more businesses and tourists to the county.
Cavan County Council is responsible for the delivery of a wide range of services, including the provision of infrastructure services as well as services necessary to the physical, economic, social and cultural life of the county which involves the development of industry, business and social, arts and cultural affairs in the county.

The Council performs both a representational and operational role in accordance with the Irish system of Local Government, which encompasses both democratic representation and public administration. Cavan County Council members are responsible for carrying out all reserved functions and with the County Manager is responsible for all executive functions. The executive functions include: letting of houses; granting or refusal of planning permissions; appointment and management of staff; administration of the Council's affairs.

A staff of 400 are involved in the administration of Cavan County Council. The dedication of the staff is what makes the Council the body that it is, with the work that took place during the snow and ice last Christmas showing the Council at its best. Tweet

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