What's on for the weekend
HIGHLIGHT
Robert Mizzell at the Country Club on Saturday night...
Well you get down the fiddle and you get down the bow, kick off your shoes and you throw them on the floor, dance in the Kilmore 'till the morning light, it’s the Country Club on Saturday night.
Yes you’ll get to hear 'Louisiana Saturday Night’ and many other hits by the Bayou State’s Robert Mizzell, when he brings his authentic brand of country music to the Hotel Kilmore this Saturday, November 28.
There’s a real buzz about Mizzell at the moment as he’s on the bill for the 'Boogie on the Brava 2016’ and his new single 'John Deere Beer’ has caused quite a stir.
The song, written by Martin Moran, has since been banned on SKY 266 'Ireland West TV’ and 'Hot Country’ but the music video is clocking up quite a few hits online and fans are sure to be treated to a performance in Cavan this Saturday night.
A regular on the Country Club stage, Mizzell always guarantees a crowd - no surprise really as he was voted 'Ireland’s Favourite Country Music Singer’.
That status was built on the success of his hits such as 'Kick Ass Country’, 'Say You Love Me’, 'Mama Courtney’, 'Cajun Dance’, 'Papa Loved Mama’, 'Wham Bam’ and 'Murder On Music Row’, his duet with top American country artist, Collin Raye.
Robert has made Ireland his home for over 20 years, and, along with his band 'The Country Kings’, has released nine solo studio albums and a full length DVD, and is constantly touring Ireland and the UK.
FRIDAY
Table Quiz
Where: The Royal Bar, Ballyjamesduff
When: Friday, November 27, 9pm
What: Ballyjamesduff Gun Club table quiz in aid of the clay shooting grounds development. Table of four €40.
Parish Bazaar
Where: Community Centre Kildallan
When: Friday, November 27, 9.30pm
What: Kildallan Church of Ireland Annual Parish Bazaar. Please support.
History Talk
Where: Virginia Church of Ireland
When: Friday, November 27, 8.30pm
What: Virginia and District Historical Society host a talk on 'Arthur Griffith in Cavan and Partition’ by Dermot McMonagle. All welcome.
Poker Classic
Where: Short’s Bar, Ballinamore
When: Friday, November 27
What: All funds raised to the upkeep of defibrillators in the town. Prize money for all who reach the last table. Spot prizes on the night and refreshments will be served. First deal at 10pm. Come early and get your seat.
What: Annual Parish Sale
Where: Killeshandra Martin Memorial Hall
When: Friday, November 27, 6pm
Sale of work: cakes, jams ,chutneys, crafts, gifts, children’s knitwear, books, toys, plum puddings, bric a brac, teas, raffles, tickets and draw for hamper (worth €200). Doors open 6pm onwards, admission free, come along for a bargain.
Drama
Where: Stradone Community Centre
When: Friday, November 27, 8:30pm
What: Drumgoon Play Actors present a new three-act comedy 'Now and Zen’.
Annual Show Dance
Where: The Hideout, The Vale, Bailieborough
When: November 27, from 10pm
What: Bailieborough Agricultural Show annual 'Show Dance’. Music by Johnny Mullins, tickets €10, refreshments served! All welcome.
Historical talk
Where: Church of Ireland, Virginia
When: Friday, November 27, 8:30pm
What: Virginia and District Historical Society will host a talk on 'Arthur Griffith in Cavan and Partition’ by Dermot McMonagle.
Poker Classic
Where: Anthony’s, Ballyhaise
When: November 27, 10pm
What: Poker Classic in aid of St Christopher’s Hospice. Refreshments served. Sub: €15 including buy-ins.
Big Fight Night
Where: Ballinagh Community Centre
When: November 27, from 9pm
What: A major boxing tournament, with male and female competitors in aid of the
Ballinagh Christmas Lights Fund. Tickets €10. See Ballinagh news for more.
Table quiz
Where: Smyth’s Siopa Ol Bar, Ballinamore
When: November 27, 9:30pm
What: The Ballinamore Men’s Shed are holding a fundraising table quiz, four to a table.
Rising Lecture
Where: Ballinamore Library
When: November 27, 8pm
What: A very interesting lecture by Gerard MacAtasney, an expert on the life of both Seán Mac Diarmada and Tom Clarke and their role in the Rising. Admission free.
Defib poker
Where: Shortt’s Bar, Ballinamore
When: November 27, 10pm
What: A poker classic in aid of the upkeep of the defibrillators in Ballinamore. Prize money for all who make the last table. Spot prizes and refreshments.
SATURDAY
Bric a Brac Sale
Where: Drung Community Centre
When: Saturday, November 28, noon-6pm
What: St Mary’s NS parents association are holding a bric a brac and craft sale. To donate items, contact committee; take a table €10.
Booklet launch
Where: Muff Primary School, Kingscourt
When: Saturday, November 28, 8.15pm
What: Booklet launch on heritage and folklore of the surround area.
Swanlinbar Panto
Where: St Mary’s Hall
When: November 28 and 29; December 4 and 5
What: Swanlinbar Musical Society’s 4th Annual Pantomime 'Swad’s Transformation’. Show starts at 8pm each night.
Craft Fair
Where: Realtog Centre, Kilnaleck
When: Saturday, November 28, 10am-4pm
What: Kilnaleck Craft Fair with Car Boot Sale and Christmas Cake Sale. Support your local craft suppliers, pick up gifts from them or form the car boot sellers, for your friends at Christmas. Why not enter a car yourself and make a few extra Euros for Christmas. Refreshments served on the day. Cars €10. Children’s Stall €5.
Coffee Morning
Where: Home of John and Maura Smith, Tullyvin
When: Saturday, November 28, 12 noon to 5pm
What: Coffee day and raffle in aid of Acquired Brain Injury.
Cake sale
Where: Kill and Corick churches
When: Saturday and Sunday, November 28-29
What: Kill Community Alert will hold a cake sale following weekend mass. Donations of cakes, buns etc can be left in Tullyvin Hall Saturday evening from 5-6pm or handed in before mass. Proceeds to the senior citizens Christmas party.
Old Time dance
Where: Stradone
When: Saturday, November 28
What: Music by J&S Sound.
Christmas sale
Where: Rockcorry New School
When: Saturday, November 28, 10:30am to 2pm
What: Rockcorry & Dartrey Annual Christmas Sale with a wide variety of stalls and the usual popular timber sale and car wash. Admission free.
Drop-in day
Where: Cavan Institute
When: Saturday, November 28, 12 noon to 4pm.
What: Information on over 80 full-time courses starting in September 2016.
Booklet launch
Where: Muff Primary School
When: November 28, 8:15pm
What: A booklet entitled 'Lough-an-Leagh and Muff, Songs and Poems, Heritage and Folklore’, compiled by local man Sean Galligan from Lisnalee, will be launched by author and playwright Shane Connaughton. See Kingscourt news for more.
Afternoon tea party
Where: Ann Pollock’s kitchen, Newtowngore
When: November 28, 2-6pm
What: Afternoon tea party in aid of St Christopher’s Hospice, Cavan.
More Social dancing
Where: The Kilbrackan Arms Hotel, Carrigallen
When: November 28, 10pm-12.30am.
What: Music by Pauric Sweeney.
SUNDAY
Christmas Variety Concert
Where: Show Hall, Oldcastle
When: Sunday, November 29, 7.30pm
What: A Christmas Variety Concert in aid of the Oldcastle & District Alzheimer’s Day Care Centre. Please come along for a great night’s entertainment. Acts partaking on the night will include singers, musicians, line dancers, Irish dancers, comedy, etc. and will also include a Raffle for many beautiful prizes. Admission is €10, payable at the door on the night.
Christmas market
Where: Killeshandra Community Hall
When: Sunday, November 29, 10am-3pm
What: Indoor market in aid of Juvenile Arthritis. Everyone welcome, lots of bargains for Christmas. Contact Lisa 087 6151 831.
Annual Ballyhaise bingo
Where: Ballyhaise Community Centre
When: November 29, 3pm
What: The Ballyhaise Christmas tree committee are running their bingo with €2000 in prizes, books cost €6. Proceeds to the erection of lights and visit of Santa Claus.
Centra Get Well Walk
Where: From Centra Belturbet
When: November 29, 12 noon
What: Final walk for 2015, 5km approx, refreshments served to all on return.
Movember
Where: The Copper Kettle, Kilnaleck
When: November 29
What: Fundraising night in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. Shaving and collections will take place on the night. A number of locals are taking part and seeking sponsorship.
MONDAY
BOOK LAUNCH
Where: Blakes Lounge, Derrylin
When: Monday, November 30
What: 'Derrylin: The Place and The People’ by the late Packie Gilleece. Guest speaker Michael Harding. Everyone welcome.
Mountnugent Community Alert AGM
Where: Mountnugent Community Centre
When: Monday, November 30 at 9pm
What: Topics: rural crime, Text Alert. A local Garda representative will attend. Meeting will be 1 hour. We welcome your views on these topics.