What's on for the weekend

Wondering what to do for the weekend? Let us help you decide, check out our what's on event guide.

 

FUNDRAISING QUIZ

Where: The Chestnut Tree, Virginia
When: Friday January 27
What: Fundraising Quiz in the Chestnut Tree, Virginia, on Friday, January 27, 9:30pm, in aid of The Oldcastle & District Alzheimer's Day Centre. This is a very worthy charity and covers this local area. Table of four €20 with raffle and refreshments on the night.

 

TABLE QUIZ

Where: Breffni Arms Hotel
When: Friday January 27
What: Arva Agricultural Show Society are holding their Annual Table Quiz on this Friday 27th January at 9.00 pm in the Breffni Arms Hotel, Arva. This is always a great night’s craic with Spot Prizes galore and lovely refreshments served.

 

COFFEE MORNING

Where: Drung Parish Hall
When: Saturday January 28
What: Coffee morning in Drung Parish Hall on this Saturday, January 28, from 10-30am to 1pm. Proceeds in aid of defibrillator fund. Voluntary donations. Everyone welcome.

 

FARMERS' PARTY

Where: McCaffrey's Lounge, Redhills
When: Saturday January 28
What: Redhills Gun Club is hosting their annual Farmers' Party in McCaffrey’s Lounge this Saturday night, January 28. Music and refreshments will be provided.

 

FUNDRAISING DAY

Where: The Revival Charity Shop
When: Saturday January 28 from 10am to 5pm
What: The Revival Charity Shop is holding a Fundraiser Day on Saturday, January 28, from 10am til 5pm. All proceeds in aid of 'Word of Life Tala Philippines Youth Project'. We are grateful for donations of quality clothes and goods and money for this education programme that helps provide food and support for these children in need. Thank you for your support.

 

PUB QUIZ

Where: Tullyvin Tavern
When: Saturday January 28
What: Tullyvin Musical Society are hosting a pub quiz in the Tullyvin Tavern on Saturday, January 28, 9pm. Tables of four, €20 with lots of fun on the night. All welcome.#

 

OPEN BOAT RALLY

Where: Killeshandra Town Lake
When: Saturday January 28
What: An open boat rally takes place on Saturday, January 28. Departs Killeshandra Town Lake at 10:30am via Lough Oughter Castle to Carratraw Canoe Centre. Life Jackets Compulsory.
Music and Barbecue afterwards in the Highball Bar and Lounge, Butlersbridge, from 7:00pm. All support greatly appreciated. Contact Matt Fitzgerald on 086-8112565 or Matt Brady 087-2809455. All proceeds in aid of CanTeen Ireland, the only support group in Ireland specifically for young people with cancer.

 

FUN RUN/WALK

Where: Gallonray House
When: Sunday January 29
What: A fun run or walk in aid of Drumgoon ladies and juveniles will be held on Sunday, January 29, in Gallonray House at 12.30pm. Refreshments will be served. Your support is appreciated.

 

CHURCH SERVICE

Where: Arva Church of Ireland
When: Sunday January 29
What: United Service in Arva at 3.30 pm to mark the retirement of Frances Good as Diocesan Reader. Tea afterwards in the hall. All welcome.

FOCUS FRC

Where: The Loft Youth Café, Killeshandra
When: Sunday January 29
What: The Loft Youth Cafe are hosting a 'Family Cinema Afternoon' on Sunday, January 29, at 3pm, featuring 'Trolls'. €2 per child. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

 

INFORMATION EVENING

Where: Cronin's Lounge, Ballinagh
When: Sunday January 29
What: Ballinagh Cycling Club are holding A Welcome and Information Evening in Cronin’s Lounge, Main Street On Sunday January 29th from 7 pm to 9 pm. Come along, have a cup of tea/Coffee/pint and have all your queries and doubts answered about a very benefiting exercise for you !

 

VARIETY CONCERT

Where: Templeport Resource Centre
When: Sunday January 29
What: St Mogue's Weekend Variety Concert will take place on Sunday, January 29, at 8.30pm in Templeport Resource Centre featuring ERIU Lorraine Spotten and Guest Artists. Raffle on the night. Admission €10. Organised by Bawnboy Heritage.

 

ST. MARY'S CHURCH
FUNDRAISER

Where: St Mary's Church, Swanlinbar
When: Sunday January 29
What: Virginia Gospel choir will perform on Sunday, January 29, at 7pm in St Mary's Church, Swanlinbar. Tickets €15. Doors open at 6pm.

 

TIDY TOWNS CAR BOOT SALE

Where: Railway Station, Belturbet
When: Sunday January 29
What: A Tidy Towns car boot sale will take place on the platform at the Railway Station, Belturbet, on Sunday, January 29, from 10am-1pm. Please note new start time with new stall selling a variety of goods. Regular/casual traders welcome. Enquiries to 049-9522530/952 9666.

 

BELTURBET HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Where: Goods Store Community Hall, Belturbet
When: Tuesday January 31
What: A talk on the execution of Belturbet man Thomas Donohoe in World War 1. The talk will be given by Seamus McCaffrey on Tuesday, January 31, at 8pm in the Goods Store Community Hall at the Station.  

 

DINNER DANCE

Where: Breffni Arms Hotel, Arva
When: Saturday February 4
What: St Patrick’s Arva GAA Club will hold their Dinner Dance and Presentation of the Intermediate Championship medals on Saturday of next week - 4thFebruary 2017 in the Breffni Arms Hotel, Arva. This is sure to be a sell-out event as all supporters will want to be in attendance so get your tickets early in Arva Post Office.

 

AUGHAWILLAN PLAY

Where: Aughawillan Hall, Co Leitrim
When: February 9-12
What: Aughawillan Drama Troupe; are on a high rehearsing for the sinfully hilarious play “Drinking Habits”  written by award winning playwright Tom Smith.  This comedy will be performed for your entertainment on the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th of February in Aughawillan Hall at 8.30pm sharp.  Watch and listen out for us in your local notes, newspapers, Shannonside Radio and like us on Aughawillan Drama facebook. Looking forward to seeing you there.