What's on for the weekend
Stuck for something to do this weekend? Whether it be table quizzes, a plethora of plays or a good old fashioned fair day we have the low down on what's on in Cavan this weekend.
Tea/Coffee Day
Where: Aughacashel
When: Wednesday, March 26, 10am-8pm
What: Coffee Day in aid of Cancer Care in the home of Pat and Carmel Fitzpatrick, Aughacashel.
Famine lecture
Where: Cavan County Museum
When: Thursday, March 27 at 8pm
What: Cavan County Museum presents the annual Arthur Griffith Lecture 'Atlas of the Great Irish Famine’ by Mike Murphy, Geography Department UCC on.
Table quiz
Where: The Tank Bar, Denn
When: Friday, March 28, 9pm
What: Croagh Patrick to Ballinagh Climb and Cycle Challenge 2014. Table quiz, table of four €40.
GAA Gaeltacht
Scholarships
Where: Hotel Kilmore.
When: Saturday, March 29 (10am-1pm)
What: Interviews for students wishing to go to Donegal Gaeltacht.
It’s panto time!
Where: Parkhouse Hotel, Edgeworthstown
When: March 28-29
What: Mostrim Players Amatuer Drama Group present the Pantomime “Snow White and the Five Dwarfs” on at 8pm on Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30 at 6pm. Fun, frolics and great entertainment guaranteed. Tickets cost €10 and can be purchased from the usual outlets or any committee member. Mostrim Players Drama Group licenced by the DLI. Written by Pauline Flood and directed by Jimmy Connell.
Car boot sale
Where: Railway Station, Belturbet
When: Sunday, March 30
What: Car Boot Sale; Contact 0872639764
Social dancing
Where: Seven Horse Shoes Belturbet
When: Friday, March 28
What: Social Dancing from 10pm-12.30am with music by Ian Pickens; Tea served. Admission €10.
Play reading
Where: Realta Cafe, Ballyconnell
When: Wednesday, March 26
What: The Moogles will be reading a play by Cavan playwright Leah McDwyer from 7.30pm. Come along for a bite to eat and an entertaining treat! For anyone interested in submitted original work: themooglestheatrecompany@gmail.com
Craft & Gift Fair
Where: Cavan Crystal Hotel
When: Sunday, March 30 noon-5pm
What: Over 30 exhibitors offering handmade items and giftware including wood crafts, greeting cards, artwork, jewellery, glassware, knitting & crochet, soaps, candles, furniture, skincare, craft supplies, incense, fabric crafts and face painting. Lots of items suitable for first communion and confirmation, plus many exhibitors will happily take commissions. Admittance free.
Top of the table
clash
Where: Breffni Park
When: Saturday, 8
What: Cavan take on Roscommon in the battle to see who will come top of Division 3.
Fior Ceili
Where: St. Ninnidhs Hall, Derrylin
When: Saturday, March 29, 9.30pm
What: Music by Raymond Loney. Supper served. Funds in aid of Fermanagh Fleadh.
Quiz
Where: St. Bricin’s college
When: Friday, March 28, 8pm
What: The parents’ associations host a Family Fun Quiz on in the school. Table of 4 costs €20. Lots of spot prizes. Contact Sean: 086 2269 214.
Rainbow Tractor
Club
Where: From Billis Hall
When: Sunday, March 30
What: Tractor run in aid of cancer care Virginia starting at noon from Billis Hall on N3 - 5 miles Cavan side of Virginia. Registration from 11am refreshments served before an after, for more contact Alan 086-2519285 Mary 086-8636702 Brian 086-8942377.
Spiritual
reflection
Where: Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre
When: Monday, March 31, 7.30pm
What: Reflections on the Seven Last Words of Jesus – Stations of the Cross and Benediction in the Diocesan Pastoral Centre Chapel in Cavan on. Fr. Dan Sheridan, PP Killeshandra, will give a reflection on the fifth of Christ’s Last Words, “I am thirsty”.
Spring lecture series
Where: Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre
When: Tuesday, April 1, at 7.45pm
What: Fran McNulty (RTÉ) will give a talk on “Keeping the Faith” on. in the Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cavan. Voluntary subscription on the night would be appreciated.
'Big Maggie’
Where: Clogher Old School
When: Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29 at 8.30pm
What: Sliabh an Iarainn Players present John B Keane play.
Glimpses of Garadice
Where: Ballinamore Library
When: Tuesday, April 1, 8pm
What: 'Glimpses of Garadice’ presentation by Des Quinn about the townland of Garadice and the surrounding area from the earliest times up to the end of the 20th century. Admission free.
Dig
Where: Corn Mill Theatre, Carrigallen
When: March 26-29 and Friday, April 4
What: Big Guerilla Productions present 'Dig’, a play written by Seamus O’Rourke. Doors open 8pm; Show starts 8.30pm. Admission €15/€10 Booking 049 4339612 or 086 8765377.
Carrrigallen
Women’s Group
Where: Bredagh Old School, Carrigallen
When: Friday, March 28, 9pm
What: Carrrigallen Women’s Group host an evening of Beauty, Skincare and Make-up demonstration by Catherine Donohoe Azzariti. Spot prizes and refreshments on the night.
Table Quiz
Where: Casey’s Bar, Mohill
When: Friday, March 28, 8.30pm
What: Leitrim Irish Draught Horse Breeders Association hold a table quiz. Table of four. Great prizes and refreshments served on the night.
Presentation
Night
Where: The Cuil-Darach, Clones
When: Friday, March 28, 9pm
What: Smithboro/Killeevan/Aghabog 1967 Minor double winning team. Tickets can be got from Pat McCaughey, Declan Murray, John Connolly (Tyredigan) and Gussie McGorman (Smithboro).