What's on for the weekend
Wondering what to do for the weekend, check out our handy what's on for the weekend guide...
Quiz for Jarrah
Where: Don Smith’s bar, Cootehill
When: Friday, June 17
What: Fundraising quiz for five-year old Cootehill boy Jarrah Folkman. See p28 for more.
Ballroom & Social Dancing
Where: Cross Hall
When: Friday, June 17
What: Dance the night away to Sho Bud from 10pm-12.30am. Supper served.
Virginia Tidy Towns
Where: Riverfront Hotel, Virginia
When: Friday, June 17, 9pm
What: Virginia Tidy Towns host a Table Quiz to raise monies for a recent tree planting project. Tables are €40 teams of four.
The Sand Park
Where: Castletara Community Centre
When: Friday, June 17, 8pm
What: Seamus O’Rourke performs his one-man play 'The Sand Park’ in Castletara Community Centre. Organised by Castletara NS Parents’ Association, tckets for the school fundraiser are €10 each and can be purchased at the door, or Eason’s Cavan.
willis clan
Where: Hotel Kilmore
When: Friday, June 17
What: Cavan Rugby Club Choir host - The Willis Clan- for the second year in a row, a family of amazing musicians and dancers who also reached the Finals of 'America’s got Talent’.
Their visit to Cavan is part of an Irish Tour and last year’s event was sold out with over 650 attending. Brian Derham PRO (087 2562356)
Breakfast Club
Where: Bailieborough Community Centre
When: Saturday, June 18
What: Breakfast Club from 8am-1pm in aid of Niall Mellon Educate. All welcome.
Danger Money
Where: Breffni Arms Hotel, Arva
When: Saturday, June 18, 9pm
What: 'Danger Money’ written by John McManus and starring Seamus O’Rourke in aid of Saint Christopher’s Hospice Cavan. Tickets on sale in Breffni Arms Hotel Arva, Village Foodstore Crossdoney, Moores Spar Ballinagh, Lynch’s Arva, Loughbawn Hotel Killeshandra or contact 086-0753309.
Mick Cryan Memorial Cycle
Where: Highball Inn, Butlersbridge
When: Saturday, June 18
What: A gathering of the family, friends and colleagues of the late Anglo-Celt senior reporter Michael Cryan. The cyclists who undertook the Mick Cryan Memorial Cycle in aid of Friends of Cavan Oncology and Cavan-Monaghan Palliative Care arrive in Butlersbridge, having set off from Navan Road Dublin. Draw for raffle with great prizes will be made. See page 7 for more.
Fun Run
Where: Lavey
When: Saturday, June 18
What: Lavey Ladies are holding their annual Fun Run. Registration is at 5pm with the fun run starting at 6.30pm. Entry for Adults €10 and U16s €5. A donation of the proceeds will go to Cavan Autism Parents Support Group, CAPS. Keep an eye on social media for more details.
COUNTRY MUSIC WEEKEND
Where: Bailie Hotel, Bailieboro.
When: Friday 17th, Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th June.
What: This weekend is the big Country Music Weekend at the Bailie Hotel. On Friday night, Ciaran Rosney plays live in the Tailor Lounge, with free admission.
Saturday night sees Lee Matthew, with special guest Eddie Quinn, while Sunday night Robert Mizzell, with special guest Dermot McConnell, tops the bill. Tickets are €15 per night, with weekend tickets priced at €25. Phone 042 9665334 for more deatails, or visit www.bailiehotel.com.
LIVE BAND IN CAVAN CRYSTAL
Where: Cavan Crystal Hotel
When: Saturday, June 18
What: The John Street blues band
LIVE MUSIC
Where: The Cross Bar, Stradone.
When: Saturday, June 18
What: Matt Leavy and his band play the ever popular Cross Bar.
BALLROOM OF ROMANCE
Where: Tunnyduff Hall, Bailieboro
When: Saturday June 18
What: Ballroom dancing to 'Country Traditions’, from 9.30pm to 12.30am. Supper served.
Barbecue
Where: Watty’s Rock Bar, Finea
When: Sunday, June 19
What: BBQ in aid of parish funds. Music and raffle on the day. Great fun and entertainment is assured and your support would be greatly appreciated.
Championship Semi-Final
Where: St Tiernach’s Park, Clones
When: Sunday, June 26. Throw-in 2pm
What: Free-scoring Cavan take on favourites Tyrone in the semi-final of the Ulster Championship. Could be a classic. Come on Cavan!
5K Fun Walk/Run/Jog
Where: Coolarty
When: Sunday, June 19 at 12.30pm
What: Killeen N.S. are holding their annual 5K fun walk/run/jog on this from McElvaney’s, Coolarty. Registration is from 11.30am and your support is greatly appreciated.
Summer Solstice
Where: Cavan Burren Park, Blacklion
When: Sunday, June 19
What: Summer Solstice Walk in Cavan Burren Park with Seamus OhUltachain. Meet at Visitor Centre at 4.30am. Admission Free.
FATHER’S DAY LUNCH
AND DANCING
Where: The Lavey Inn, Dublin Rd, Cavan.
When: Sunday, June 19
What: The Lavey Inn is hosting Father’s Day lunch and evening meals. Early booking is essential. Tel 049 4330577. There’ll also be dancing on Sunday night to Vincie Carr and Anne McGrory.
GER LONG AT THE ORCHARD
Where: The Orchard
When: Sunday June 19
What: Ger Long provides the live music at this Sunday’s Orchard country session.
Solstice Walk
Where: Bailieborough
When: Monday, June 20, 7pm
What: Bailieborough Mental Health Association host a 'Solstice Walk’. It will be leaving from the Business Centre and will continue through the forest - arriving back to Business centre for refreshments. All welcome.
Midsummer Solstice
celebrations
Where: Ballyhugh House, Cultural Centre Ballyconnell
When: Tuesday, June 21, 9.30pm
What: Ballyhugh House Cultural Centre celebrate the annual Midsummer Solstice with Bonfire and Countryhouse Dance. Music Vincie Carr and Anne McGrory from Donegal and a supper of traditional breads and cakes.. Contact 049 9526044
BALLROOM DANCING
Where: Errigal House Hotel, Cootehill.
When: Wednesday, June 22
What: Ballroom dancing on 22nd June to 'Country Cousins’ at Errigal House Hotel.
Ballroom Dancing
Where: Errigal Country House Hotel, Cootehill
When: Wednesday, June 22
What: Country Cousins, AKA Noel Gormley and Paddy Magee return to Cootehill. Paddy is a former All-Ireland champion violin player.