CAVAN had the most women stop their pregnancies in a single year since the removal of the eighth amendment in 2018.
Record High Abortion Rates in Cavan: A Shift Since 2018 Repeal
Abortion rates in Cavan reached a record high in 2022, the highest since the Eighth Amendment was repealed in 2018. According to Department of Health data, 116 County Cavan women had abortions in 2022, up 67% from 70 the year before.
Cavan/Monaghan Little Blue Heroes member Daire Gorman had a memorable twelfth birthday in September. He was taken to Anfield by the gang to see Liverpool beat Aston Villa 3-0. He also got jerseys autographed by Liverpool players Diogo Jota and Jamie Carragher, a touching moment that went viral on Twitter.
A terrible fire in Ballyjamesduff killed Kathleen and Michael Lynch, “wonderful community people.” On September 10, the mother and boy died in the remote farmhouse fire despite the emergency services’ prompt arrival. The community lamented their loss, praising their efforts.
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The Celt Unveils Ambitious Health Village Plans Near Cavan General Hospital
Raymond Galligan explained his style of play in his first interview as Cavan’s senior football manager. He stressed attacking and moving the ball fast from defense to offense. Galligan preferred early forward delivery to encourage a forceful mentality on the field.
The Celt reported on Cavan’s multi-million euro private health town proposals near Cavan General Hospital. Combining a medical facility with a 160-bed nursing home might provide 80 medical and administrative jobs in the county town. The health village’s development and operation may change the local healthcare environment.
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