What's on for the weekend
Hall of Fame Frolics
Where: Ballyjamessduff
When: Starts Wednesday, March 1
What: Ballyjamesduff Musical Society present ‘Hall of Fame Frolics’– Wed 1st /Thurs 2nd/Fri 3rd / Thurs 9th/Fri 10th/ Sat 11th March plus matinee on Sunday, March 5. Booking open now. Email: bjdmusicalsociety@gmail.com
Kavanagh talk
Where: Clones
When: Thursday, March 2, 8pm
What: Clones Community Forum will host a talk on Patrick Kavanagh in The Courthouse. Humorously narrated by Brian Dooley of the Patrick Kavanagh Centre Inniskeen,this is a night not to be missed. Proceeds to the Cassandra Hand Centre, Clones.
Philadelphia Here I Come
Where: Carrigallen:
When: March 2-3
What: The Corn Mill Theatre Group presents Philadelphia Here I Come, written by Brian Friel, and directed by Killian McGuinness, on Thursday 2 & Friday, March 3. Doors open 8pm; show starts 8.30pm. Bookings on 087 2570 363 or bookings@cornmilltheatre.com
Love?
Where:Townhall Cavan
When: Runs until March 4
What: Impressive exhibition of local contemporary artists. Free admission.
Social Dancing
Where: Templeport Resource Centre
When: Thursday, March 2 at 8pm.
What: Ever popular social dancing.
Social Dancing
Where: Tomregan Hall, Ballyconnell
When: Friday, March 3
What: Social Dancing with music by Vincie Carr and Anna McGrory. Admission €10. All welcome. Supper served.
Table Quiz
Where: Bailieborough
When: Friday, March 3, 9pm
What: Bailieborough Cancer Comfort are holding a ‘Round Table Quiz’ in Fox's, Main Street.
Quiz night
Where: Cronin's Ballinagh
When: Friday, March 3 at 9pm
What: Lacken School Parents Association are holding a table quiz night in Cronin's Ballinagh to raise much needed funds for the school. A raffle will take place on the night and finger food will be served. Entry €10 per person, table of four players. If you can't make up a team of four we'll help put teams together on the night. It will be a fun social evening and your support will make it a great event and will also be very much appreciated.
Knockbride Parish Bazzar
Where: Tunnyduff Hall
When: Friday, March 3, 9pm
What: Knockbride Bazaar in Tunnyduff Hall on Friday, March 3, 9pm. Great selection of prizes. Everyone welcome.
Table quiz
Where: Loch Gowna
When: Friday, March 10
What: Gowna Ladies GFC are hosting a table quiz in The Piker's Lodge Hotel on Friday, March 10 at 9pm. Everyone welcome.
Fun walk or run
Where: Ballinagh
When: Saturday, March 5
What: Fun walk or run to Fleming's Folly with proceeds in aid of Ballinagh NS. Registration at the school commencing at 11am and run will start at noon with refreshments in the school after the run. Please support.
Game Night
Where: Templeport
When: Saturday, March 4, 8pm
What: Templeport Gun Club Game Night in the Keeper's Arms Bawnboy. There will be a variety of dishes to sample on the night, also Farmers Draw, Charity Raffle, and the Annual Fundraising Draw with €800 in prizes. All welcome.
Cavan v Donegal
Where: Kingspan Breffni Park
When: Saturday, March 4, 7pm
What: Cavan are well rested after last weekend's match being called off, but they are facing a strong Donegal team fresh from a great result against Dublin. Another tough task for Mattie McGleenan's men – they need your support!
The Cavan Curse
Where: Breffni Arms Hotel, Arva
When: Saturday, March 4
What: Arva Football Club are expecting a big attendance at the latest offering from Seamus O’Rourke when he brings 'The Cavan Curse' to Arva. The play is written by John McManus and Seamus is joined on stage by Fiona Fitzpatrick.
They have been getting great reviews everywhere they play and having seen it already this writer can’t wait to see it again. Tickets are available from the Hotel, Donnelly Butchers, Lynch’s Newsagents or Arva Post Office. Don’t be disappointed – get your tickets asap.
Comedy sketches
Where:Abbeylara Parish Centre
When: Saturday, March 4, 8pm
What: The group will perform two comedy sketches in Abbeylara Parish Centre. Doors open 7.15pm. Gone To Timbukto and Trump Card.
Followed by music with Bar and Refreshments. Raffle for valuable prizes. You won't want to miss this night. Book your tickets now by phoning 0897061399 or 0874187221 or purchase on the door.
Table Quiz
Where: Murtagh's
When: Saturday, March 4, 9pm
What: St. Joseph's NS Parents' Association welcome all to their Table Quiz in Murtaghs.
Tullyvin Music Society
Where: Tullyvin Hall
When: Saturday, March 4
What: Presents Stars in Their Eyes with a twist at 8.30pm in Tullyvin Hall. Admission €10. Who will get your vote for best Oscar winning performance?
Drama Festival
Where: Kiltyclogher Community Centre
When: Runs March 4-11
What: The annual Kiltyclogher Drama Festival takes place from Saturday, March 4 to Saturday, March 11 nightly at 8.30pm.
Bailieborough Drama Group will open the festival on Saturday, March 4 with their production of 'The Tide'. Clann Machua Drama Group will present 'Juno and the Paycock' on Sunday, March 5.
Big Band Show
Where: Carrigallen
When: Saturday, March 4
What: The Ultimate Big Band Show presents The Golden Age of Big Band Vegas. Las Vegas due to its very nature has been a melting pot for musicians and acts from the early 1940’s to the present day.
Legendary acts such as The Rat Pack, Louis Prima, Elvis Presley, Liberace and much more have all been a huge part of the city’s history.
The Ultimate Big Band Show is bringing that history back to life with this explosive new show. Doors open at 8pm. Show starts at 8.30pm. Tickets: €15/€10. Booking at 087 2570363 between 10am-4pm.
Run to remember
Eileen
Where: Bunnoe
When: Sunday, March 5, 12.30pm
What: Fun 5k run/ walk starting at Bunnoe Community Centre in aid of a remembrance sitting bench in Drung GFC grounds for Eileen Rossiter a loyal and dear supporter. Sponsorship cards available from Pamela McCabe 0871227732 and Clive Pierce 085 1681 227.
Mental Health Talk
Where: Virginia Show Centre
When: Wednesday, March 8
What: There will be a talk on 'Mental Health and Wellbeing' by Martin Cadden of 'Grow'. Grow's principal strength is the support members give each other from their own experience in matters to do with mental health.
Everyone is most welcome at 8.30pm in Virginia Show Centre. This talk is organised by Virginia Men’s Shed.
Trad Irish Concert
Where: Mullahoran Parochial hall
When: Sunday, March 5, 6-10pm
What: The local Apostolic Society will hold their annual Traditional Irish concert.
A host of top class artists from all over the country will perform, proceeds to the foreign missions.
Tickets will be on sale locally or pay at door. As usual a great night’s entertainment is assured.
Gardening Club
Where: Ballinagh
When: Monday, March 6
What: Meeting on Monday, March 6 in Ballinagh Community Centre at 8pm. Speakers Niall and Roslyn from Tullyvin Garden Centre, topic - Spring gardening, with items for sale on the night.
Everyone welcome. Refreshments served.Non-members €5 nightly.