Mick Flavin is in Abbeylara this Saturday night where there is also a jiving competition.

What's on for the weekend

Wondering what to do for the weekend? Check out our what's on event guide...

 

Variety Concert

WHERE: Blacklion

WHEN: May 12

WHAT: Variety Concert for the ongoing upkeep of MacNean Resource Centre, Blacklion, which takes place on Friday, May 12, at 8pm in the Resource Centre. Lots of local talent on the night. Admission €8.

 

School Concert


WHERE: Ballyjamesduff

WHEN: May 12

WHAT: St Clare’s NS presents the musical ‘Hoodwinked’ in St Joseph’s Hall, Ballyjamesduff, on Friday, May 12, at 7.30pm. Tickets for the musical cost €10 and are available from the school.

 

Alzheimer’s Tea Day

WHERE: Ballyjamesduff

WHEN: May 12

WHAT: Hosted by the Mackey family from 11am to 7pm in 22 Percy French Place, Oldcastle Road, Ballyjamesduff.

 

Féile Fundraiser

WHERE: Ballyheelan

WHEN: May 12

WHAT: Table Quiz for Ballymachugh Girls in Buddy’s Pub, Ballyheelan, on Friday, May 12, at 9.30pm. Raffle on the night. Anyone wishing to sponsor the girls for Feile please contact any committee member. A great night’s quizzing and entertainment guaranteed.

 

Alzheimer's tea day

WHERE: Belturbet

WHEN: May 12

WHAT: In Oak View Nursing Home, Belturbet on Friday, May 12 from 2-4pm.

 

Table quiz

WHERE: Viking Lough, Garadice

WHEN: May 12

WHAT: Aughawillan GAA are holding a table quiz on Friday night, May 12, at 9.30pm, table of four adults at €10 each in the Viking Lounge, Garadice. Great prizes plus raffle and refreshments on the night.

 

Table quiz

WHERE: Aughnacliffe

WHEN: May 12

WHAT: Table quiz in aid of Leebeen Park, Aughnacliffe on Friday, May 12, in Murtagh's pub. This event is to raise funds for the ongoing development of the park. Please support.

 

Mick Flavin in Concert

WHERE: Abbeylara

WHEN: May 13

WHAT: Mick Flavin country star is appearing in Abbeylara on Saturday, May 13. Jiving competition on the night and bar extension. All proceeds to Parish Centre funds.

 

Social Dancing

Where: Community Centre Bailieboro

When: Saturday, May 13 from 10pm-12.30am

What: Social dancing with music by Show Bird and supper served.

 

Lourdes Fund Cake Sale

WHERE: Lavey

WHEN: May 13-14

WHAT: Cake Sale, this Saturday and Sunday, May 13-14, after Masses at both churches in Lavey area. Your support would be much appreciated to help to support two young local lads who are travelling over as helpers.

 

5km walk fundraiser

WHERE: Crosserlough

WHEN: May 13

WHAT: Crosserlough GAA are hosting 5km Walk on Saturday, May 13, starting at the GAA Clubrooms. All proceeds going to U14 Féile (boys and girls). Everyone welcome. Refreshments served.

 

Pioneer Dinner Dance

Where: St Dympna's Church Upper Lavey and later The Lavey Inn.

When: Sunday 14th May at 3pm.

What: East Cavan PTAA Mass and Dinner Dance. The mass will take place at 3pm and will feature the presentation of pins. Then everyone will proceed to the Lavey Inn for the Dinner Dance at 4.30pm.

 

Fishing competition

WHERE: Cavan

WHEN: May 14

WHAT: Lough Gowna and Upper Erne Anglers Assoc. will host the Harry Kinkade Memorial Pike Fishing competition open (boat) on Sunday , May 14, on Swan Lake. Fishing 11am-5pm. For more information contact Kieran on 086-8579156.

 

Cuilcagh Challenge Walk

WHERE: Florencecourt

WHEN: May 14

WHAT: Cuilcagh Challenge Walk. Assembly at Larganess Centre, Florencecourt, at 10am for registration. All proceeds to Fermanagh Children's Hospice. Experience Fermanagh and Cavan's greatest walk way. Enquiries to Pat McManus on 00447851731647

 

O’Neill Branch ONE

WHERE: Cavan Town

WHEN: May 14

WHAT: Ecumenical service in remembrance of deceased members of all forces (Permanent, Reserve, FCA, Gardaí, Civil Defence and Red Cross) on Sunday, May 14. Assembling outside St Clare's Church Cavan at 1.30pm for 2pm service followed by parade to the UN House (Ashvale), Swellan where light refreshments will be served.

 

Mayor Run

WHERE: Maudabawn

WHEN: May 14

WHAT: Run with your mayor for 5km on Sunday, May 14, at 2pm from Gallonray House. This run is aid of Gerry's campaign. Registration from 1.30pm. Adults €10, children free. It will be followed by barbecue evening and entertainment.

 

Oldcastle Vintage Club

WHERE: Moylagh

WHEN: May 14

WHAT: Annual Vintage Tractor Road Run in aid of Meath Multiple Sclerosis, Sunday, May 14, 12 noon sharp. Registration from 11am with assembly at Teddies Pub, Moylagh.

 

Cavan Birdwatch

WHERE: Bailieborough

WHEN: May 14

WHAT: Dawn Chorus walk at Castle Lake forest, meeting at 4.30am in lakeshore car park. Wear sturdy footwear. The walk will last about an hour and we recommend wearing warm clothes and bringing along a snack and hot drink to enjoy afterwards. Phone 087-7735487 or email cavanbirdwatching@gmail.com for more information.

 

Cookery classes

WHERE: Cavan-Monaghan

WHEN: May 16

WHAT: CMETB are running this free programme for parents and children, age eight years and upwards, to learn together how to cook hearty meals. Course starts Tuesday, May 16 (six weeks) from 6-8.30pm. Phone 087-1247070/049-9527384 to book place.

 

Social Dancing

WHERE: Cootehill

WHEN: May 17

WHAT: Dancing to J&S Sound in the Errigal; Longford’s most popular social dancing band play the Errigal on Wednesday, May 17.