Whats on for the weekend
It's an action packed programme of events around the county this weekend. Whether it's a quiz, a barn dance, a slave auction, a barbecue, dancing, we've got details on the lot. Check out our what's on guide...
Charity Slave
Auction
Where: Langtry’s Bar, Ballyjamesduff
When: Friday, June 26
What: Charity Slave Auction in support of 4 Lil Jake’s Sake. To raise much needed funds for Jake Smith’s treatment.
Social dancing
Where: Seven Horseshoes
When: Friday, June 26, 10pm-12.30am
What: Music by Paul Corrigan, Irish and American country music.
Horse racing
fundraising night
Where: Widows Bar, Belturbet
When: Friday, June 26
What: Horse racing fundraiser for the Festival of the Erne.
Walking Guide launch
Where: Belturbet Civic Centre Town Hall
When: Friday, June 26, 7pm
What: Belturbet Walks & Heritage Group launch their 'Walker’s Guide to Belturbet’. Minister Heather Humphreys in attendance. Book and admission free. All welcome.
Casino Night
Where: Hotel Kilmore
When: Friday, June 26, 8.30pm
What: Drung GFC host fundraising Las Vegas Casino Night. This venture has been planned as a joint venture with the Drung GFC senior and juvenile clubs and St Finbarr’s ladies to raise funds to go solely to the development of new clubrooms at our pitch. A great night’s entertainment is guaranteed and all support will be greatly appreciated.
Tickets from committee members; or pay at door. Admission €20.
End of Year
Concert
Where: Mullagh Hall
When: Friday, June 26, 8.30pm
What: Castletown Accordion Orchestra perform an end of year concert.
Admission free. Tea and refreshments served. All welcome.
Kildrumferton Parish BBQ
Where: Crosserlough GAA Club Rooms
When: Friday, June 26
What: Kildrumferton Parish Summer BBQ on in from 7.30pm. Tickets €12.50 adults and €5 children. Entertainment for all. All welcome.
Quiz Night
Where: Reasons Bar, Ballyjamesduff
When: Friday, June 26 at 9pm
What: Quiz night in aid of the Kevin Bell Trust in memory of Mark O’Reilly RIP. All support appreciated.
Barn Dance
Where: The Shantully Inn
When: Friday, June 26
What: Community get together 'Barn Dance’. Look forward to a pig on the spit, music by the Mad Ass Mules, special performances and loads of spot prizes. Tickets €15, available from The Shantully Inn or pay at the door. All proceeds to the Drumcor Active Age. We look forward to seeing you all for a great night of fun and dancing!
Cavan Kayakarun
Where: Gallonray House, Maudabawn
When: Friday, June 26, 7pm
What: Cavan Kayakarun hosting a charity event: 5k run or walk or a cycle with two routes 30k and 60k. All proceeds to Aoibheann’s Pink Tie Charity which is a charity that assists and helps families and their children who are going through the traumas and pain of cancer. Fun evening with refreshments afterwards and donations are welcome. Please check out the details on Cavan Kayakarun.
The 20k Drop
Where: Bailie Hotel
When: Friday, June 26 at 8.30pm
What: Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA present 'The 20k Drop’. Ticket €15, available from any committee member or they can be purchased at the door. On the night 8 participants are selected from the audience. Each receives €2,500 in cash and simply place your cash on the correct answer to win.
Summer BBQ
Where: Kilnaleck clubrooms
When: Friday, June 26, 7.30pm
What: Kildrumferton Parish Church Summer BBQ.
Thy Will Be Done
Where: Ramor Theatre, Virginia
When: June 26-27
What: Beezneez perform Thy Will Be Done. Equally hilarious and moving, Michael Carey’s play has become an international favourite andwill provide an evening of laughter and tears, in equal measure. Booking on 049 8547074 or www.ramortheatre.com
Sam Bennett Memorial Run
Where: Ballinagh
When: Saturday, June 27
What: Ballinagh and District Vintage Club host the Sam Bennett Memorial Run. Registration at 11am at the Community Centre, Ballinagh, and leaving at noon. All proceeds in aid of Cavan-Monaghan Palliative Home Care.
Live music
Where: Langtry’s Bar, Ballyjamesduff
When: Saturday June 27
What: Live Music with The Q Tours. Music by Davy Rudden.
Strictly Come Dancing
Where: Nuremore Hotel, Carrickmacross
When: Saturday, June 27
What: Cormeen Kilmainhamwood Strictly Come Dancing. Doors open 7pm. Tickets 20 euro on sale locally. Proceeds to Kilmainhamwood GFC and Cormeen Community Development Ltd.
Medieval
Midsummer Walk
Where: Raffoney to Mullagh
When: Saturday, June 27, 2pm
What: Sponsored 8km walk from Raffoney to Mullagh accompanied by trained guides with music and dance performances at historic locations. Tickets €10. Bookings: 046 9242 433 or bpmcarolan@gmail.com Proceeds to local youth orchestra and CLG Cuchualinns.
Kycle for Killoughter
Where: Redhills
When: Saturday, June 27
What: The “Kycle for Killoughter” bicycle race will take place this year on in aid of the church restoration of St. Brigid’s Church, Killoughter. Contact Alan Sheridan or Evelyn Costello for registration details. Map of route www.redhillsgaa.com
Old Time Dance
Where: Kinawley Community Centre
When: Sunday, June 28
What: Music by Lakelanders from 9-11.30pm. Supper served. Everyone welcome.
Cavan/Monaghan Palliative Care
Where: Cavan Town
When: Sunday, June 28, 3pm
What: Annual Charity Walk from Market Square Cavan. You are welcome to sponsor or make a donation to any of the ladies. Proceeds to the Palliative Care team to continue their work, supporting families with serious illnesses.
Cavan SPCA
Family Fun Day
Where: Belturbet Railway Station
When: Sunday, June 28, 2-6pm
What: Cavan SPCA Annual Dog show and Family Fun Day.
Bouncy Castle, face painting, live music and much more. Please come alone and help us raise funds for homeless and neglected animals.
Virginia Heritage Fair Day
Where: Virginia
When: Sunday, June 28
What: Fair Day fun. Tractor run - proceeds will go to CanTeen Ireland (Teenage Cancer Support). Sponsorship is going nicely and the Cycle run in aid of Virginia Cancer Care is also going well. Charity tractor and Cycle run registration at 10.30am. Telephone Jimmie Halo at 087 2544 862 for the Tractor Run. Entertainment for children will be free. Vintage items will be for sale on the day, so if you bring it in, they will sell it.
Virginia Heritage Day promises to be a day not to be missed.
Fundraising BBQ
Where: Creegans of Bunlahy
When: Sunday, June 28, 4.30pm
What: Bunlahy Area Action Group are hosting their annual fundraising barbecue. Music on the day by Rhythm and Sticks.
Margaret of New Orleans
Where: Margaret of New Orleans, cottage, Tully South, Carrigallen
When: Monday, June 29, 7pm
What: Laura D. Kelley of Tulane University, New Orleans, launches her best-selling book 'The Irish in New Orleans’.
This entertaining and beautiful illustrated book tells the courageous adventures and inspiring stories of the Irish population of New Orleans, America’s most exotic city. The volume also includes a wonderful essay on Margaret of New Orleans which describes her as one of the most famous Irish immigrant women of New Orleans, if not the entire US.
The launch will be performed by Dr Hugh Maguire, from Killeshandra. Contact info@margaretbirthplace.com
Great War
Memorial
Where: Killoughter Hall
When: Tuesday night, June 30
What: An exploratory meeting to discuss the possibility of erecting a memorial to those from the area who died during World War 1, 100 years ago. All invited to come.