What's on for the weekend!
Still not decided what to do this weekend? Let the Celt help you with our guide to what's on for the weekend in County Cavan...
Killinkere play
Where: Killygarry Community Centre
When: Friday, May 10
What: Killinkere players are performing ‘Moments of Madness’. Admission €10; show starts at 8.30pm.
Gilson Gathering
Where: Gilson School, Oldcastle
When: Sunday May 12
What: All very welcome to the Gilson Gathering. As part of the Laurence Gilson Summer School, the organisers have laid on an afternoon of chat, fun, entertainment and talks for anyone whose name is - or was - Gilsenan or Gilson (or any variation). Exhibition of photos from the old school, talks and workshops on Gilsenan family history and a tour of places of local interest. Admission free. It all starts at 2pm in the Gilson Old School, Church Street, Oldcastle. For more find the Gilson Gathering on Facebook.
Table Quiz
Where: Fay’s Bar, Granard
When: Friday, May 10, 9pm
What: All proceeds to Granard Childcare Facility Childcare The Hill Granard.
Co. Longford Fleadh
Where: Ballinalee
When: May 11-12
What: Annual Co. Longford Fleadh Ceoil. Contact Martin Murphy 086-8119444.
Celebration Concert
Where: Park House Hotel Edgeworthstown
When: Monday, May 13
What: A celebration concert with Mike Denver; Robert Mizzell; Philomena Begley; Aidan Quinn; TR Dallas; Chuck and June; Carmel McLoughlin; Derek Davis and many more. Admission €15. Proceeds to Cancer Research.
Carrigallen chatter and cuppa
Where: Cornmill Theatre
When: Sunday, May 12, noon-4pm
What: Fundraiser for Focus Ireland. Tea/coffee, kids activities, storytelling, face painting, mini makeovers, nail painting, beauty packages, art exhibition, screening of The Lion King in association with The Screen Room at 2.30pm and much more.
Quiz night
Where: Millennium Tavern
When: Friday, May 10, 9pm
What: St. Feilim’s Hurling Club quiz night. Tables €20.
Cancer fund committee
Where: Fox’s Bar, Bailieborough
When: Saturday night, May 11
What: The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Fund ‘Shave or Dye/Punk or Monk’ Fundraiser. Come along and get your head or beard shaved on the night! Contact Edel at 042 9694 839.
A Day For Mary
Where: Cavan Town
When: Sunday, May 12
What: Fundraising event for a young Blacklion girl, Mary Philbin. Funds raised will help her to continue her cancer treatment in the USA. There is no treatment available for Mary’s cancer here in Ireland and she had to travel to north Carolina to get the necessary medical intervention. The fundraising event will include a 10K walk/run from Cavan Institute at 2pm and a social that evening at Hotel Kilmore at 8pm.
Family Friendly 3.5k Orienteering Walk-
Where: St Michael’s Hall Cootehill.
When: Sunday May 12, starts 2-3pm
What: Orienteering is a fun outdoor activity for all the family, using a map and clues to locate hidden checkpoints. Start any time between 2-3pm, just come along pick up your map and take off along the well laid out route, which takes you into the Beautiful Bellamont Forest Estate. Part of the Cavan Walking Festival.
Darkness into Light
Where: Cavan town
When: Saturday, May 11
What: A 5km charity walk in aid of Pieta House Centre for the Prevention of Suicide and Self-Harm. Walk begins at 4am at the Orchard Bar Carpark, Drumalee. The theme is ‘Darkness into Light’ so the walk begins before dawn and is timed to finish as the sun comes up which is a beautifully symbolic experience. Registration for this event can be done online at www.pieta.ie/dil or by contacting Nickela at 087 240 3657.
Alzheimers tea day
Where: Ballyjamesduff
When: Thursday, May 9
What Fundraiser at the home of Joe and Nan Smith, Drummollatt, Ballyjamesduff from 3pm. to 10.30pm and BBQ from 6.30-10.30pm.
The Three Tenors
Where: The Garage Theatre, Monaghan
When: Friday, May 10, 8pm
What: Booking 047 81597 or on line at www.garagetheatre.com and tickets also available at Monaghan VEC Office Market Street, Monaghan.
Charity 5 & 3Km run or walk
Where: Virginia Rugby Club
When: Sunday, May 12, 1pm
What: A 5&3km Forest run or walk. All proceeds to Virginia Rugby Club and Brain Cancer research. Entry only €10; families €20. If you bring three friends you get free entry into the race. Prizes for Winners plus Spot Prizes.