Whats on for the weekend
Whether it's the pumpkin festival in Virginia or the Gallant Challenge in Cavan and Cornafean, we've got an extended what's on guide for the weekend. Check it out...
Hallowe’en
Fashion Show
Where: St. Brigid’s NS, Killoughter
When: Friday, October 23, 10am
What: Halloween Fashion Show and Coffee Morning. This is a Green Schools activity, with all costumes made from recyclable materials. All members of the community are invited to come along to watch and enjoy the fruits of the young children’s imagination.
Tara Feeley
Support Fund
Where: Mullaghdun Community Centre
When: Friday, October 23, 9pm
What: Mullaghdun Community Centre will host a dance for the Tara Feeley Support Fund. Admission by donation. Music with Eugene Dolan.
Cookery Demo
Where: The Standing Stone, Ballinamore
When: Friday, October 23, 8pm
What: Cookery Demo hosted by Chef Adrian Martin of TV3 fame. Admission €10. Proceeds in aid of Church Repair Funds for Ballinamore/Drumreilly Parish Churches and The Alzheimer Society of Ireland.
Table Quiz
Where: Gallonray House
When: Friday, October 23, 9.30pm
What: Drumgoon Camogie club host a fundraising family fun quiz.
Sets Ceili
Where: Gallonray House
When: Saturday, October 24, 10pm
What: Sets Ceili Music by Salamanca Ceili Band. Supper served. All welcome.
Remembering Frank
Where: Buddy Kiernan’s Pub, Ballyheelan
When: Saturday, October 24
What: Benefit night called The Best of Tunes in honour of Frank Harten. Come along and enjoy a great night. All proceeds will go to Cavan Monaghan Palliative Car.
Gallant 15km
Challenge
Where: Starts from Ballinagh/Cavan Town
When: Saturday, October 24
What: The 12th annual 'Gallant 15km Challenge’ takes place this year on. Starting from either Cavan Cathedral or Brady’s Pub, Ballinagh, and finishing at Cornafean Hall, you can walk, jog, run or cycle in aid of Cavan Hospice. Sponsorship cards are available from Ciaran Weir by ringing 086 075 3309. See also facebook page 'The Gallant 15km Challenge’.
Race Night
Where: Minnie’s, Killeshandra
When: Saturday, October 24, 9pm
What: Fundraising race night in aid of Killeshandra Daycare Services. Supper served, support greatly appreciated.
Coffee morning
Where: Virginia Show Centre, Virginia
When: Saturday, October 24, 10am-2pm
What: Ramor Macra are holding a coffee morning on in aid of Virginia Cancer Care.
Musical fundraiser
Where: Ballyhaise Community Centre
When: Saturday 24, doors open 9.30pm.
What: Ballyhaise Community Development Association host a fundraising night for Community Playground. Fully licensed bar; music by Tommy McClorey and Damien McGoldrick. Admission €10.
Book launch
Where: Crannóg Bookshop
When: Saturday, October 24, 12-12.30pm
What: Monica Argue Bahm launches her memoir Five Stones In a Bovril Bottle which recalls her childhood growing up in Fairtown, County Cavan in the 1950s. (See next week’s Celt for interview.)
One Acts Theatre Night
Where: Mullagh Hall
When: Saturday, October 24, 9pm
What: CLG Cuchulainn Social Committee presents 3 one act plays; 'Intentions’ by Alica Lynch, 'Stitch and Bitch’ and 'The Match’ Catherine McKiernan. Admission €10. Please come along and enjoy a night at the frolics!
St. Mogue’s Dance
Where: Templeport Community Centre
When: Saturday, October 24
What: In the aftermath of the recent despicable robbery at the school, much help is needed to cover payments due. 'Friends of St. Mogue’s’ community group are hosting a benefit dance.
Cavan SPCA
Where: Bailieborough
When: Saturday, October 24
What: Annual sponsored dog walk in aid of the Cavan SPCA starting at noon from Bailieboro vet clinic, Kells road, Bailieborough. Free entry for all who attend the walk into a draw for two tickets to 'The Night Joe Dolan’s Car Broke Down’. Tickets for this raffle are now available at Bailieboro vet clinic and sponsorship cards can be collected. Refreshments and face painting on the day, all welcome.
Trad concert
Where: Killydoon Hall
When: Saturday, October 24
What: Mullahoran Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann Branch holding a Traditional Music Concert. Promises to be a memorable night of music, song and dance.
Free entry; voluntary donations welcome. Spot prizes. Contact 087 973 1353.
Charity Walk
Where: The Lavey Inn
When: Saturday, October 24, 11.30am
What: A 5K walk in aid of the Irish Cancer Society’s Action Breast Cancer. Registration at 11am at The Lavey Inn. Concludes at Gray’s Lavey Service Station where refreshments will be provided.
Ballroom Dancing
Where: Cross Hall
When: Saturday, October 24
What: Dancing from 9.30pm–12.30am, music by ShoBud. Refreshments Served. All welcome.
Shercock AC
Where: Shercock
When: Sunday, October 25
What: Shercock Athletic Club’s 5k/10k walk/run/jog. Registration is from 12.30pm with the event starting at 2pm.
Pike Angling
Where: Town Lake Killeshandra
When: Sunday, October 25
Pike Anglers fishing competition starting 10am until 3pm. Usual competition rules apply. All welcome
Ladies’ Afternoon
Where: Drumcoura Lake Resort
When: Sunday, October 25, 4pm
What: Ladies you are invited to afternoon tea. Music, fashion, health, beauty and more over afternoon tea and cakes. Entry €10 with free goody bag, glass of sparkling wine. Fundraiser for strictly come dancing couple of Maresa McGee and Jimmy Stenson.
Bank holiday bash
Where: Lavey Inn
When: Sunday, October 25, 6pm
What: Marty Mone and Mad Ass Mules who had the hit of the summer with the brilliant Hit the Diff play. No cover charge
Nathan Carter
Where: Hotel Kilmore
When: Sunday, October 25
What: Country phenomenon Nathan Carter returns to familiar territory as he plays this fundraiser for Clones Golf Club renovation fund. Special guest is Niamh McGlinchey.
Charity Drive & Raffle
Where: Ballyjamesduff
When: Sunday, October 25, noon
What: Cool Runners Pony Trotting Club host a charity drive, assembling at Ballyjamesduff Mart at noon. Charity Raffle takes place in The Beer Garden, Ballyjamesduff following the Charity Drive. Music, Food and Auction in the Beer Garden after the Drive. Raffle tickets on sale €2 each -3 for €5. 1st Prize- 32” TV. 2nd Prize - Tablet. 3rd Prize-€100. 4th Prize- Bulk bag of sticks. Numerous other prizes on the day. Proceeds in Aid of Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust in memory of Mark O’Reilly and Martin Cadden.
Head Shave
Where: Murtagh’s Bar, Shercock
When: Sunday, October 25.
What: Head shave in memory of Cian McDonnell and in conjunction with the Halloween draw, for St Joseph’s Ward in Crumlin and Shercock Senior Citizens. Contact 087 780 0119 or 087 698 8034.
Monster Bingo
Where: Virginia Show Centre
When: Monday, October 26, 8.30pm
What: Total prize fund €3,500 including jackpot game for €1,000 in aid of Lurgan Ladies GFC and Ramor United Underage.
Music Session
Where: Gallonray House
When: Monday, October 26, 9pm
What: Traditional and country music every Monday.
Workhouse Tours
Where: Bawnboy
When: Monday, October 26, 2-5pm
What: Tours of Bawnboy Workhouse. All are welcome.
CD Launch Night
Where: Park House Hotel Edgeworthstown
When: Monday, October 26
What: Mary O’Connor launches CD with guest artists including Matt Leavy, Sean Brennan, Chuck and June, Emer Furlong Billy Faughnan, Na Fianna featuring Sean Marshall Barney Brady with Olive Kilbane and Noel Sweeney; and any many more. Admission €10.
Literary Night
Where: Johnston Library, Cavan town
When: Tuesday 27 October 27, 6.30pm
What: Three very different poets - Susan Lindsay, Ted McCarthy, Elaine Feeney - will be reading at this year’s last At The Edge. The readings will be followed by an open mic. There will also be a special appearance by singer Ita Madden.