Sean For President

Sean Gallagher our Cavan Man for President
Sean learned from an early age that hard work was the only way to overcome life’s difficulties. Born with congenital cataracts, he was almost blind as a child. He struggled through his early years until pioneering surgery saved his sight. Then the advice of an encouraging primary school Headmaster was to change his life: “if you can dream it, you can become it”. That advice became his life’s mantra.
At 18 Sean wrote a life plan and over the intervening years, he relentlessly pursued and achieved every one of his goals.
On leaving school he attended Agricultural College where on completion he bought a farm at the age of 21. At 26, he became a professional Youth and Community worker. By 28, he became a full time Political Adviser to the then Minister for Health, Dr. Rory O Hanlon T.D. Sean went on to take up a position as assistant CEO of Louth County Enterprise Board where he specialised in developing and presenting “start-your-own business” courses to budding entrepreneurs. He graduated with an MBA from the University of Ulster in 2000. It would be just wonderful to have a Cavan Man in the Aras and wonderful for the North-West.

Jedward Good Luck from Cavan

After all the doom and gloom of recent months Jedward’s infectious enthusiasm is a welcome tonic. The twins, who represent Ireland in tonights Eurovision Song Contest final in Dusseldorf, have done their country proud so far.
With seven and hopefully after tonight eight victories to our credit we remain the most successful country in Eurovision history. So come on Lads, we’re all rooting for you.

Queen Elizabeth11 & US President To Visit

The visit by Queen Elizabeth11 & President Obama will be a wonderful opportunity to showcase the island of Ireland to a huge audience of potential holidaymakers across the globe and have the potential to deliver a major boost for tourism in 2011 and beyond. A large media contingent will travel here to cover both visits, bringing the stories to millions of people in Britain, the US and elsewhere around the world, providing a unique opportunity to highlight Ireland as a wonderful holiday destination.

Eucharistic Congress 2012

Eucharistic Congress 2012. The International Eucharistic Congress will give Ireland €7m boost. It starts on June 10th and ends with open-air Mass in Croke Park on June 17th. Pope Benedict selected Dublin to host the 50th Internationl Congress. Cardinal Sean Brady on behalf of the Irish Bishops Conference has invited Pope Benedict to attend. The only previous time the Congress took place in Dublin was in 1932, one million Catholics attended then and it is hoped that 80,000 people will attend the Mass and 12,000 visitors will visit Ireland during that time. For accommodation when visiting Ireland visit www.fortview.com. I hope it will mean the same in 2012 as it did in 1932 to the people of Ireland

Fortview House B&B Cavan.

A warm welcome awaits you at Fortview House – a purpose built luxury B&B Ireland 3*** Farm Home with five well-appointed ensuite guest rooms.1 km from Picturest Cloverhill Village, Cavan Golf and Country Club. Free Wifi in all public areas. Secure off-road car park.. Comfortable Guest Lounge with Open Log fire . T.V. Super Kingsize Beds available in all bedrooms. Wheelchair accessable bedroom. 1/2 acre of Landscaped Gardens with adjoining Open Beef Farm to stroll around at your ease. Guide dogs are welcome – family pets are allowed outside the house. Free transport to all local Hotels available on request. Crisp white Hotel Linen adorns all beds in Fortview House, with fluffy co-ordinated coloured towels for your comfort. Guest Rooms consists of single, Twin, or Super King Size Beds and are all individually tastefully decorated. Our Family room consists of one Super King Size Bed and one Single Bed and can accommodate up to three guests comfortably. All ensuite rooms are spacious with ensuite Bathrooms. 2 Standard rooms are also available on request.

Machinery Show & Horse Market at Cavan Equestrian Centre

1st to the 3rd February are the dates for the Best Machinery Show in Ireland which is held in Cavan this year. 1st & 2nd of March The International Horse Performance Sale takes place, 3rd March Young Stock Sport Horse Sale, 4th March Registered Connemara Sale & National Registered Irish Draught Sale all take place at Cavan Equestrian Centre. To book your Accommodation and Horse Stable Tel: 0494338185, Email: info@fortview.com, and we will look after all your needs.

Christmas 2010 in Fortview B&B Cavan.

Dinner at fortview

What a wonderful white Christmas we had at our B&B. With three different nationalities ( German English & Irish) around our dinner table on Christmas Day and outside like a picture, what more could one ask for.Our home produced turkey, all home cooking and my own wine topped off with christmas cake left everyone sleeping in front of the turf fire until the CD of 2010 Fleadh Cheoil in Cavan woke us up. 3hrs later we were all still looking at it as it was so entertaining. Happy 2011 to all our visitors past present & future.

Pike fishing in Cavan

Pike Fishing

Now is the time to book your pike fishing holiday in Ireland and Cavan the heart of the lake district is the place to be. Just had 3 pike anglers from Luxembourge and they had wonderful pike fishing on the local lakes.Visit www.fortview.com to book.

All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil 2012 back in Cavan

Cavan Town will host the All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil in August 2012. Such was the success of the Fleadh in Cavan last month, that for the first time in its history.
Personally for us in the B&B sector it was one of the most enjoyable weeks we have had in our guesthouse, when breakfast was over the music session started around the table, they sang, played and danced until it was time to hit the town. We can’t wait for August the 10th to 20th 2012. To book your accommodation visit www.fortview.com or Tel: 0494338185

New Castlesanderson Scouting Complex

Castlesaunderson Project to begin next month
The new Castlesaunderson scouting complex could become a major international venue for some of the 58 million Scouts across the globe, and will be a major boost to the local economy.
That’s according to Cavan County manager Jack Keyes, in his speech at the launch of the 3.5 million euro project yesterday.
Construction on the 30 acre site will begin next month, with Cavan firm P Elliott heading up the build.
Speaking after the launch, P Elliott’s Bid Director Padraig Dwyer said he’s looking forward to seeing the project delivered to the Scouts and the local community. Accommodation available locally, Telephone 0494338185 0r Email fortviewhouse@hotmail.com to book accommodation.