Mostly light showers predicted over bank holiday
It's more a case of April showers rather than May sunshine predicted, but over all the weather forecast shouldn't overly dampen this Bank Holiday weekend. Met Eireann give tomorrow mostly dry with a chance of light showers in West Cavan on Saturday morning with the rest of the county remaining dry throughout. There could be heavier showers coming in from the west on Saturday night, with light showers interrupting Sunday's fun and games. Heavier rainfall is due on Sunday night with light showers persisting through much of Bank Holiday Monday; showers will be heavier in the west of the county.
If you're taking part in any of the Cavan Walking Festival, don't forget the old adage: there's no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.
Jive Night
Where: Shantully Inn, Crossdoney
When: Thursday, April 28
What: Lacken Camogie Club in conjunction with Holy Family School are hosting a jive night. Music by Brendan NcCahey winner of Voice of Ireland, finger food, come along a dance the night away.
Walking festival
Where: All over County Cavan
When: April 29-May 8
What: Guided walks for all tastes and abilities, promises to be a great way to explore our beautiful county. See p19 for story.
Table quiz
Where: Wattys Rock Bar, Finea
When: Friday, April 29 9pm
What: A table quiz in aid of Castletown/Finea Defibrillator Fund will be held in on, €40 per table of four. Refreshments and raffle on the night.
Table Quiz
Where: Royal Bar, Ballyjamesduff
When: Friday, April 29, 9pm
What: Proceeds in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. Table of four - €40.
Social Dance
Where: Tomregan Hall, Ballyconnell
When: Friday night from 10pm
What: Music by Family Affair. Supper served. Admission €10. Proceeds in aid of the Oak View Nursing Home Residents Association.
Cuddle Cot Fund
Where: O’Neill’s Lounge, Redhills
When: Friday, April 29
A hamper raffle plus other spot prizes in aid of Cuddle Cot Fund. Tickets are available in O’Neill’s Shop. The draw will be followed by a night of music and story. Please support.
Community Hall Dance
Where: Killeshandra Community Hall
When: Friday, May 6, 10pm-12.30am
What: Dance in the Community Hall; music by Vincie Carr and Anne McGrory followed by supper everyone welcome.
Live music
Where: Glan Bar, Mullahoran
When: Saturday, April 30
What: Live music with Malt.
Lavey Ladies
Where: Lavey Community Centre
When: Saturday, April 30, 7.30pm
What: Lavey Ladies hold their annual presentation night. The proceeds of the Christmas swim will be presented to 4 Lil Jakes Sake. There will be presentations to all under age teams. Everyone invited to attend.
1916 talk
Where: Tullyvin Community Centre
When: Saturday, April 30 at 8pm
What: As part of the Tullyvin Fair launch there’s a talk on 1916 by Eugene Markey and artefacts on display from that era followed by music and refreshments. Everyone welcome.
Popular duo
Where: Cavan Crystal
When: Saturday, April 30
What: Ever popular duo Phil and Cossie take to the Crystal floor.
Live music
Where: Cross Bar Stradone
When: Saturday, April 30
What: Dawn Folk provide the live music for what should be a great night.
Fishing competition
Where: Gowna Lake
When: Saturday, April 30 to Monday, May 2
What: North Longford Anglers Association will host a three-day Pike Fishing competition from Saturday, April 30 to Monday, May 2. Saturday and Sunday - men, Monday - ladies day fishing. Check-in from 9pm in Murtagh Pub. Contact David Roche 086 8732 919.
Social dancing
Where: Stradone Community Centre
When: Saturday night, April 30
What: Social Dancing with music by Fhiona Ennis and Thomas McGuire. Dancing 9.30pm to 12.30am, admission €10 including supper.
‘Moll’ for Mohill!
Where: Hunt Hall, Mohill
When: Saturday, April 30, 8.45pm
What: See ‘Moll’ (Tish Dunleavy) put manners on the two curates in, the priests house while the Canon gets away with murder (metaphorically of course!) This great play by John B. Keane will be presented by the Sliabh an Iarainn players under the direction of Frank Cadam and is part of the ‘Percy Party’ weekend. Beneficiary of the night will be the Leitrim Branch of the Irish Donor’s Organisation. Admission €10.
Diamond night out
Where: Brady’s Lounge, Ballinagh
When: Saturday, April 30
What: Live music by Dusty Diamond.
Sponsored walk
Where: Ballinagh
When: Sunday, May 1
What: Sponsored Walk 12th annual sponsored walk in aid of Irish Kidney Association from Ballinagh Church car park starting 3pm. Registration 1.15pm Hideaway and 2.15pm Ballinagh. Contact Rose 0868186379 or Grainne 0879877738.
Live music
Where: The Orchard Bar, Drumalee
When: Sunday, May 1
What: Live music with Anthony McBrien.
Car treasure hunt
Where: Tullyvin
When: Sunday, May 1, between 4.30-7pm
What: As part of the Tullyvin Fair there will be a car treasure hunt on Sunday, May 1, between 4.30pm and 7pm. Can be done on Friday evening or Saturday by prior arrangement. Contact Aiden Fitzpatrick.
Relaghbeg Fun Run
Where: Mullagh AND Bailieborough
When: Sunday, May 1
What: Fun Run for Bailieborough Cancer Fund - 6Km-ish Fun Run, Walk, Jog. Everybody welcome.
Mullagh event commences at 1pm from the Fairgreen, Mullagh.
Bailieborough Run commences at 1pm from the Market Square, Bailieborough
Finish line for both runs is Smyth’s Bar Relaghbeg where refreshments will be served. Free return transport to your starting point will be provided. Registration from noon. Registration fee adults €10, U18s €5, U12s free. All proceeds in aid of the Bailieborough Cancer Fund.
Big draw night
Where: Lavey Inn
When: Sunday, May 1, 10pm
What: Killyconnan Sports Ground Committee’s draw takes place. Admission is free, music provided by Chuck, June and the Gamblers. A good night promised; everyone welcome to attend.
‘Percy Party’
Where: Hunt Hall, Castle Street, Mohill
When: Sunday, May 1, 8.30pm
What: ‘Percy Party’ in aid of Leitrim/ West Cavan Down Syndrome benefits from this year’s event. Special guest Eleanor Shanley with an appearance by Thomas Moore (Colm O’Reilly).
Terry Farrell tribute CD
Where: The Royal Bar, Ballyjamesduff
When: Sunday, May 1, 9pm
What: Launch of the Terry Farrell memorial CD ‘With You All the Way’. Music on the night by all the artists on the album. CDs cost €10 and all proceeds from the sale will go to Cavan Palliative Care Team.
Paul Myles Memorial 5K
Where: Cavan Town
When: Monday, May 2, noon
What: Run, Jog or Walk in aid of Cavan Monaghan Palliative Care and Breffni Blues Special Olympics Club. Starting at Drumalee Cross, Cavan Town. Pre-registration night on Thursday, April 28 from 5-8pm in the Orchard Pub.
5km Run
Where: Aughawillan football pitch
When: Monday, May 2
What: Aughawillan GAA is running a 5 km jog/ run on. Registration is from 11:45am-12:45am. Entry €10 for adults, €5 for children and under 16 years of age, and €20 for family (two adults and two children). This will be a timed event and there are changing and showering facilities. Refreshments served. The 5km will start from the pitch at 1pm. Come along for the craic and a great day out. Contact Pat 086 6862 764.
Fun Run/Walk
Where: Dowra
When: Monday, May 2, 3pm
What: Fifth annual 4 mile run/walk in memory of Kathleen Dolan starting at the Resource Centre and will be followed by refreshments, cake sale and face painting. All proceeds to The Irish Cancer Society and The Oncology Unit in Beaumont Hospital. Everyone welcome to participate.
Ploughing Championships
Where: Knocknalossett, Canningstown
When: Bank Holiday Monday May 2
What: Cavan Ploughing Championships at Knocknalossett, Canningstown, Cootehill. Anyone interested in Ploughing, Trade Stands or just to help out. Contact the Secretary 086 822 6879. All proceeds to the Holy Family School Cootehill.
Tullyvin Fair Day
Where: Tullyvin
When: Monday, May 2
What: Fair Day, fun, family day out with the added attraction this year of Johnny Brady and Marty Mone. Get your dancing shoes on! Car parking available for the disabled and elderly at the entrance via McKenna’s Pub.
Cavan Chamber
Where: Cavan Travel, 15 Main Street, Cavan
When: Tuesday, May 3, 6.15pm
What: Cavan Chamber’s next Business After Hours event. Come and visit Cavan Travel’s newly refurbished office, meet Michael and his staff and hopefully win a nice prize. Refreshments severed on the evening.
Jiving
Where: Standing Stone Ballinamore
When: Wednesday, May 4 at 9pm
What: Lessons in the Standing Stone for 4 weeks commencing Wednesday, May 4 at 9pm. Contact Colin Butler on 087-7660 470. Everyone welcome.