Crossword 9229 by Arahoden

8. Precedes standard for poultry in Shercock (6)

9. Gary Finn redesigned Lough at Drumlane (8)

10. Not difficult in Coronea system (4)

11. Temperature regulator to adjust hottest arm (10)

12. Self-propelled holiday boat (6)

14. Hen Grace rearranged for trout fishing near Killeshandra (8)

15. Refreshing place in Canningstown (3,6,6)

18. Country House outside Virginia (2,6)

20. Location for clay pit at Kingscourt (6)

22. Find a different savage clan in Terry Coyle Park (5,5)

24. Jokes stops from talking (4)

25. French policeman (8)

26. Spread out increase (6)

Down

1. Follows Liam former GAA Rúnaí (6)

2. Flows between Lough Sheelin and Finea (4)

3. Irish actors in Muinchille (8)

4. Folklore monster discovered in Crannog recess (4)

5. Diagram meitheal used to conceal a small metric weight (6)

6. Templeport Electoral District breaks rivals’ nose (10)

7. Threaten to put in a difficult position (8)

13. Beans badly cooked area for redevelopment in Cavan Town (10)

14. Encloses in wire enclosures (5)

16. Very warm H2O maybe a dangerous predicament (3,5)

17. Yes truck overturned just outside Arva (8)

19. Mohair goat (6)

21. Mechanical motor (6)

23. Sight organs said to be the mirrors to your soul (4)

24. Look with amazement in Convent Building aperture (4)