What's on for the weekend
Wondering what to do for the weekend? Then let us help you decide with some of our highlights in our What's On event guide...
Brass & Reed Band
Where: Kingscourt
When: May 5-6
What: St Mary’s Brass and Reed Band presents 'Love Thy Neighbour', a comedy play in Matt Talbot Hall, Kingscourt, on Friday and Saturday, May 5-6, 8pm nightly. A great night's entertainment is promised with a host of local faces participating! Tickets €10 at the door.
CF Table Quiz
Where: Arva
When: May 5
What: Table Quiz in aid of Cavan Cystic Fibrosis in the Brewery Pub, Arva from 10pm. Contact 086-0753309. Refreshments and loads of fun on the night.
Trad Music Concert
Where: Kinawley Community Centre
When: May 5
What: Benaughlin CCE. Commencing 8.30pm, The Tumbling Paddies, Gary Curley, Stephen McKee, Eiru, John Patrick Cathcart, Eimear Cathcart, Aoife Cathcart, Niamh Crudden, the McKeaney Sisters, Gareth Maguire, Louie Bannon, Eoghan Baxter, Clare McDermott, Scoil Rince Nic Dhiarmada and Benaughlin CCE will all feature. Contact 048-66348370.
St Pat's Concert
Where: Cavan Town
When: May 5
What: St Patrick's College, Cavan will host a concert including an exciting array of talent across all genres of music that is certain to entertain everyone, no matter what your musical taste is. Concert starts at 8pm in the College hall and tickets are €8, and are available from Easons, the school office and any students involved.
Adult trad session
Where: Belturbet
When: May 5
What: Belturbet Adult Comhaltas will hold a trad session in Flynn's Bar, Belturbet on Friday, May 5, from 9.30pm. All musicians, singers and storytellers welcome.
Coffee morning
Where: Arva
When: May 5
What: Coffee morning in Breffni Arms Hotel, Arva, this Friday morning, May 5, after 10am mass in Church of the Sacred Heart. Balance of fare for the Summer holiday to Kilkenny will be taken up after coffee morning.
Table quiz
Where: The Brewery Arva
When: Friday, May 5
What: Fundraiser Table Quizfor Cavan Cystic Fibrosis starting at 10pm, tables of 4 and €40 per table with prizes, raffle and refreshments on the night
Live music
Where: The Brewery Arva
When: Saturday, May 6
What: Live Music by Double Up.
All night Long
When: Saturday, May 6
Where: Cross Bar, Stradone
What: Live music with the impressive Ger Long.
Welcome Home
Where: Shantully Inn, Crossdoney
When: Saturday, May 6
What: Welcome home party for Ciaran Brady - Music and food served.
McElwaine live
Where: Cavan Crystal
When: Saturday, May 6
What: Seamus McElwaine promises to entertain the Atrium Bar revellers.
Country Club
Where: Hotel Kilmore
When: Saturday, May 6
What: Country singer Eamonn Jackson returns to the Country Club where he's a massive draw for the dancers.
Country Traditions
Where: Ballroom of Romance, Ballyjamesduff
When: Saturday, May 6
What: Ballroom of Romance Ballyjamesduff hosts music by Country Traditions, dancing 10pm-1am. Supper served.
Bluegrass fundraiser
Where: Loch Gowna
When: May 6, 8.30pm
What: Concert fundraiser: Bluegrass from Colorado, USA, High Plains Tradition in Piker’s Lodge Hotel. All funds raised on the night go to Laura Keegan, Aughavains, Loch Gowna and Valene Cadden, Loughduff, who are travelling to Uganda with funds to refurbish school and teach English. Your support would be welcome.
Vintage Afternoon Tea
Where: Rockcorry
When: May 6
What: The parishioners of Rockcorry and Dartrey are holding a Vintage Afternoon Tea, cake and plant sale at the Sexton's House, Rockcorry, on Saturday, May 6, from 3-5pm. Tea €5 adults.
Darkness into Light
Where: Cavan Town
When: May 6
What: 5km charity walk in aid of Pieta House, the suicide and self harm crisis centre. Commences at Cavan Institute at 4.15am. Register online www.dil.pieta.ie or in the pop-up-shop on Main St, Cavan on Thursday, May 4, from 5-8pm. Also registration on morning of the walk.
Pike Anglers
Where: Garradice Lake
When: May 7
What: Fishing competition starts at 10am. Entry fee €10 per person, usual rules apply. Life jackets must be worn.
Lá na gClub
Where: Countywide
When: May 7
What: GAA clubs around the county will celebrate Lá na gClub this Sunday, May 7, with a variety of events planned all over the county. Check out the local news and club notes sections for details in your relevant area or club.
Weekend climax
Where: The Orchard Bar, Drumalee
When: Sunday, May 7
What: White Lightning provide the music for the Sunday night dancers.
Cake Sale
Where: Kilnaleck
When: May 7
What: Cake sale in preparation for Féile 2017, Killinkere Juvenile Boys and Girls will be having a Cake Sale after both masses on Sunday, May 7. Please support.
Literary Festival Tour
Where: Castlepollard
When: Sunday, May 7, 3pm
What: As part of this year's Maria Edgeworth Literary Festival there will be a Guided Tour of Tullynally Castle in Castelpollard. Tickets: €15 which includes bus and entrance to the castle. Bus will leave at 2.30pm from The Park House Hotel. Guided Tour of Castle and Gardens. Tickets: 043 6671 801 or from J & M Gift Stores.
5km Challenge
Where: Cavan Town
When: May 7
What: Fun run or walk with registration from noon, starting at 1pm sharp from Castlemanor Community Centre, Castlemanor Village, Billis, this walk, run, jog or even drive is in aid of the Positive Age Programme. Please support this worthy cause. Voluntary subscription, and for more details, contact Positive Age Office on 049-4380725 or 086-3614382.
Cavan on Camera
Where: Ramor Theatre
When: May 9
What: From 8pm the Irish Film Institute will present a lively programme of films preserved in the Irish Film Archive – all with a Cavan connection. Highlights will include an early match between Kerry and Cavan in 1937. Admission €7. Booking 049-8547074 or www.ramortheatre.com See p37 for more.