What's on for the weekend
Virginia Coll. Monster Bingo
Where: College Hall
When: Friday, April 18, 9pm
What: €3,500 prize money to be given out on the night. Support College Sports Initiative.
'Choral Evening’ at Croaghan
Where: Croaghan Church, Killeshandra
When: Good Friday, April 18, 8pm
What: Croaghan Presbyterian church’s United Choir brings fresh Choral Praises, on themes from “The Temple of the Lord.” Friends and neighbours from the wider community are warmly invited to join us for some new and some oldtime Gospel favourites. Children and young people, and all ages, are welcome. Refreshments served. Entry free. A freewill Offering may be received during interval. Enquiries to Joel & Sylvia at 049-4334486.
Car Boot Sale
Where: Church of Ireland grounds, Virginia
When: Saturday, April 19
What: Charity car boot sale. Cars €10 and vans €15.
Bicentenary Celebrations
Where: Killoughter Church of Ireland
When: This weekend
What: Killoughter Church of Ireland Bicentenary Celebrations will begin this week on Good Friday. At 7pm a book will be launched on Parish History, followed by a Good Friday Service at 8pm. On this Saturday from 2-6pm there will be an exhibition of parish memorabilia on the school and the church. On Easter Day at 3pm there will be a Thanksgiving Service for 200 years of Worship and Witness.
'A Night in November’
Where: Shercock Hall
When: Friday, April 18, 8.30pm
What: Marie Jones’ play 'A Night in November’ will be performed by Padraic McIntyre. This production has been receiving very popular reviews and a number of people who have already seen the play are anxious to see it again.
Castletara Foroige club
Where: Ballyhaise Community Centre
When: Saturday, 10am-1pm
What: Easter coffee morning and fun activity morning for the kids. This is a fund raising event so all voluntary donations very welcome.
Country Club
Where: Hotel Kilmore
When: Easter Saturday
What: Mick Flavin and his band are set to delight patrons at the Country Club.
Auction and fundraiser
Where: The Cross Lounge, Stradone
When: Easter Sunday
What: Auction and fundraiser in aid of the Jimmy McMahon Irish Heart Foundation (IHF) Appeal. 'Zach’s Kilimanjaro Challenge’ will see 11-year-old Zach McMahon-Wright attempt to climb 20,000 feet to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro-Africa’s highest peak. See article on page 47.
Ballyhaise Castletara Social Club
Where: Anthony Brady’s Lounge
When: Easter Sunday night
What: Ballyhaise Castletara Social Club is holding a fundraiser. Music is by Big Pat with hamper on the door, prizes galore and supper served.
Moynalty Does Strictly
Where: Hotel Kilmore, Cavan
When: Saturday, April 19
What: Strictly tickets now available €20 from Credit Union, local shops or contact 086 0600 782.
Maudabawn
Where: Gallonray House
When: Easter Sunday morning
What: Coffee Morning, cake sale and book sale from 10.30am. Goods can be left in Gallonray on Saturday from 7-9pm, or on Sunday morning.
Camogie Club’s Annual Sale
Where: Bailieborough Community Centre
When: Easter Sunday, 10.30am
What: Bailieborough Shamrock’s Camogie Club are holding their annual cake and book sale. All are invited along for some fresh, homemade baking as well as Face Painting, light refreshments, games, book sale, DVD and Cd Sale. The Club are having a Clothes Sale with never before worn clothes with tags on. If you are interested in donating any of the above, please drop all into 'Turning Heads’, Hair Salon, Main Street up until 4pm on Saturday, April 19 or the Community Centre on Sunday morning.
Cake Sale
Where: St. Aidan’s N.S. Bawnboy
When: Easter Sunday
What: After 11am Mass. All baked goods will be graciously accepted to help with this fund raiser in aid of Templeport Ladies. Cakes may be left with Catherine O’Reilly 087-9670353, Valerie Kellegher 087-2811553 or Sheila in the Keepers Arms.
Fundraising Walk
Where: Ballinagh
When: Easter Monday at 12.30pm
What: Fleming’s Folly 7K Walk or Run. Registration at Ballinagh Community Centre at 12.30pm.
Sponsored cards available from Gavin’s Centra and Moore’s Spar. Proceeds in aid of St Christophers’ Hospice, Cavan and Cavan CF Hospital unit.
Big Country Night
Where: Kinawley Community Centre
When: Easter Monday, April 21
What: Artists appearing include Sean Corrigan, Anthony Mc Brien, Benn Sisters, Paul Kelly, Alanna Maher plus one or two surprises. All proceeds to Marie Curie and Fermanagh Children’s Hospice.
Ballyjamesduff Charity Walk/Run
Where: St. Joseph’s Hall
When: Monday, April 21, 1pm
What: Cystic Fibrosis - Cavan Branch 6K and 10K Charity Walk/Run starting at St. Joseph’s Hall, Ballyjamesduff. Registration from noon in St. Joseph’s Hall. Adults - €10. Under 18s €5. Contact 086 2420 391 or 086 2085 558.
Ballroom dancing
Where: Errigal Country House Hotel, Cootehill
When: Wednesday, April 23
What: Dancing with Curtis Magee of BBC fame - direct from Coleraine. The North’s favourite singer is looking forward to a packed house.