What's on for the weekend
Whether it's drama, a good table quiz, a bit of dancing or something else you fancy for the weekend, check out our event guide...
Knockbride Variety Show
Where: Tunnyduff Community Centre
When: March 30-April 1
What: Knockbride Variety Show takes place in Tunnyduff Community Centre on Thursday March 30, Friday March 31 and Saturday April 1 at 8.30pm.
Social Dancing
Where: Abbeylara Parish Centre
When: Friday, March 31
What: Social dancing with Michael Regan providing the music.
Table Quiz
Where: Granard
When: Friday, March 31, 9pm
What: Granard Easter Festival are having a fundraising table quiz in Fay’s Bar on this Friday, March 31 at 9pm. Table of 4 is €40.
Family fun table quiz
Where: Lavey Community Centre
When: Friday, March 31 at 8pm
What: Lavey Community Centre Committee and Foroige will host a Fun table quiz. €20 for table of four. Refreshments and prizes. All support greatly appreciated.
Gallant night out
Where: MacSeain's Bar Cornafean
When: Friday, March 31
What: Presentation of 13th Annual Gallant Challenge proceeds to Saint Christopher's Hospice Cavan takes place on Friday, March 31, 10pm in MacSeains Bar Cornafean. Big sing song and Refreshments on the night. Everyone welcome. A night not to be missed!
Belturbet Spring Parade
Where: Belturbet
When: Friday, March 31 at 9pm
What: Table quiz fundraiser in the Castle Bar. Reminder that the Parade will take place on Sunday, April 16 (Easter Sunday) starting at 4pm. All floats welcome.
Drumkilly Development Commitee
Where: Kilnaleck
When: Friday, March 31
What: Table quiz in TM Hill's, Kilnaleck on Friday, March 31 at 9.30pm. Table of 4 is €40. Please support.
Open Days
Where: Cavan Institute
When: Friday and Saturday
What: Open days this Friday 31st from 10am-4pm and this Saturday 1st April from noon to 4pm. If you are considering further education why not come along.
Drama Group
Where: Cootehill
When: March 31-April 1
What: Aisteoiri Muinchille, the local drama group is polishing up 'I Do Not Like Thee, Dr Fell', a rip-roaring comedy for presentation in Drumlin House Theatre, on Friday, March 31, Saturday, April 1 at 8.30pm and on Sunday, April 2 at the new time of 4.30pm. Cast includes Mary B Kelly, Dermot Hogan, Jim McQuaid, Sara Watson, John Meehan, Paul McPhillipsand Margaret Bannon - direction by Larry McCluskey, with the usual back-stage crew in active support. The play is one of Bernard Farrell's very best!
Sin City
Where: Corduff &Raferagh Community Centre
When: March 31-April 1
What: Corduff &raferagh Drama Group present a production called Sin City on this Friday, March 31 and Saturday, April 1 at the Corduff & Raferagh Community Centre. Doors open 7.30pm; tickets available at the Corduff & Raferagh Community Centre or ring 087 2977 091 to book one. You can pay at the Door on the Friday night. Promises to be a great night's entertainment. Support appreciated.
My Aunt Bea
Where: Corn Mill Theatre, Carrigallen
When: Friday March 31
What: Seamus O’ Rourke’s is joined on stage by Eileen Ward for his new play 'My Aunt Bea'. Due to popular demand an extra night has been added to its current run.
Friday March 31. Booking essential: (087) 2570363. Doors open 8pm; Curtain 8.30pm.
Football presentation
Where: Carraig Springs
When: Friday March 31
What: Medal presentation to Division 3 league champions will be held in the Carraig Springs on Friday March 31 at 9.30pm. Music by “Mad for Trad” and finger food will be served on the night.
Music Night
Where: Arva
When: Friday March 31
What: Music night will be held in O’Hara’s Lounge, Arva with the proceeds going to Temple Street Children’s Hospital. Come along and hear local and visiting artists share songs from yesteryear and some local ones in what should be a great night’s entertainment. Proceedings will get underway at 10pm.
House Husband
Where: Swanlinbar
When: Friday, March 31
What: Swanlinbar Musical and Dramatic Society present a three act play “House Husband” by Jimmy Keary, in St Mary’s Hall on Friday, March 31. Show commences at 8pm.
Memorial Cycle
Where: Longford
When: Saturday, April 1
What: The Terry McCormack Memorial Cycle. Registration and start at Longford Rugby Club. 70km Registration from 8.30-9.30am with start time at 10am. 30km Registration from 9.30-10.30am. Start 11am. Entry fee €25. Proceeds in aid of fighting blindness and Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital Research Foundation. See Facebook Terry McCormack Memorial Cycle.
Cavan County Museum Lecture
Where: Ballyjamesduff
When: Saturday, April 1, 3pm
What: Lecture celebrating The Life and Times of Captain Tom Sheridan, Drumcrow, Ballinagh – Followed by a Lecture on The Ballinagh Battalion, Cavan Brigade by Johann Farrelly on Saturday, April 1 at 3pm. Everyone welcome.
Annual Fundraising Cycle
Where: Castlerahan
When: Sunday, April 2
What: Castlerahan Community Development Annual Cycle commencing at the Community Centre at 10am. There will be a 70K and 30K route both of which travel through counties Cavan and Meath. Refreshments will be served afterwards. Proceeds in aid of Castlerahan Community Development Ltd. Everyone is very welcome to come along to take part.
North Longford Angling Club
Where: Keeldra Lake, Ballinamuck
When: Sunday, April 2
What: A boat pike fishing competition on Sunday, April 2 on Keeldra Lake, Ballinamuck. Fishing will be from 11am-5pm. Check-in will be at the lake. All are welcome.
Sillan Vintage Club
Where: Shercock
When: Sunday, April 2
What: First run of the year. Registration at 11am and leaving from School Car Park, Shercock at 12pm. Refreshments served afterwards in St. Patrick's Hall, Shercock. The run is in aid of Cystic Fibrosis and entry is is €20 per vehicle. All tractors, cars and bikes welcome. Queries: 086 0561 003.
Gardening Club
Where: Ballinagh Community Centre
When: Monday, April 3
What: Ballinagh Gardening Club meet on Monday, April 3 in Ballinagh Community Centre at 8pm and will celebrate their 25th anniversary with finger food and cake, and with special speaker Kim Rickey from Pipers Hill Nursery, Newtownbutler, topic Summertime Planting etc, with items for sale on the night. All are welcome, non-members €5 nightly.