What's On... so long as they survive Storm Jorge

There's a bumper weekend of events planned for the weekend, such as Saturday's Percy French (pictured) event, ‘The Grass it is Green’ featuring Michael Harding amongst others in the County Museum, Ballyjamesduff on Saturday afternoon. However, it's best to keep an eye on updates from event organisers given the arrival of Storm Jorge this weekend.  

 

A night of LOL's

WHERE: The Lavey Inn

WHEN: Friday, February 28

WHAT: Fresh from its sell-out performances in the Ramor, 'Birds of a Feather' and 'Play Time' come to the Lavey Inn. Just €10, pay on the door. Doors 7.30pm; Show 8pm.

The 2019 Anglo-Celt Sports Awards

WHERE: Cavan Crystal
WHEN: Friday, February 28
WHAT: A celebration of the finest of Cavan sports achievements of last year. Who will win the overall Cavan Sports Personality of the Year?

County Final, Cavan Scór
WHERE: Drumavaddy Community Centre
WHEN: Friday, February 28
WHAT: County Final of Cavan Senior Scór at 8pm. The County Winners will go forward to the Ulster Semi Final on Saturday, March 7, 6pm in Randalstown, Co. Antrim.
 

Table Quiz

WHERE: Drum
WHEN: Friday, February 28
WHAT: Drumcorrin N.S Parent Teacher Association are holding a fundraising Table Quiz on Friday at 8pm in Drum Presbyterian Hall. Everyone welcome.

Abbeylara Social Dance

WHERE: Abbeylara
WHEN: Friday, February 28
WHAT: Dancing to the music of Pat McKenna Glenshane Country in Abbeylara Parish Centre. Dancing from 10pm-12.30am. Refreshments served plus free draw. All proceeds to upkeep of Parish Centre.

Knockbride Bazzar

WHERE: Knockbride
WHEN: Friday, February 28
WHAT: Knockbride Bazaar will take place in Tunnyduff hall on Friday, February 28 and Friday, March 6 at 9pm each night. Good selection of prizes and everyone welcome.
 

Table Quiz

WHERE: Bunlahy
WHEN: Friday, February 28
WHAT: The Parents Association of St Guasachts National School Bunlahy are holding a table quiz in Creegans pub on Friday February 28 at 9pm. Tables of 4 are €40. Raffle to be held on the night. Refreshments served.

 

Cookery Demonstration

WHERE: Dunnes Stores, Main St, Cavan
WHEN: Saturday, February 29, 3-5pm
WHAT: Cavan’s very own celebrity chef, Neven Maguire, will give a cookery demonstration in Dunnes Stores in Cavan to celebrate the launch of his new Neven Maguire range of cookware for the supermarket chain. Supper served. All very welcome.

 

Horse Racing

WHERE: Ballyhaise
WHEN: Saturday, February 29
WHAT: Ballyhaise GAA are hosting a horse racing night in Anthony Brady’s on next Saturday night. All support much appreciated.

 

Ladies’ Night

WHERE: Bailie Hotel
WHEN: Saturday, February 29
WHAT: ‘Ladies’ Night’ at the Bailie Hotel, Saturday at 7pm. A fun night out for ladies of all ages including a fashion show, demonstrations on skincare, make-up, colour analysis and numerous stalls. Raffle with luxury prizes. Complimentary glass of prosecco, finger-food, prize for “best dressed lady” and lots, lots more! Featuring “Off the Rack”, “Niall McCaul Drapery” and more. Free entry to disco afterwards.

All proceeds in aid of developing an Astro-turf pitch for Tunnyduff national school, a much-needed sporting facility. Tickets: €30, available at Bailie Hotel reception.
 

Macra Table Quiz

WHERE: Arva
WHEN: Saturday, February 29
WHAT: As a launch of the 3 Province Macra na Feirme club they are holding a Table Quiz on this Saturday night - 29 February starting at 8.30pm in the Breffni Arms Hotel, Arva. Lots of Spot Prizes and a great night’s fun for everyone - 4 people per table - €10 per adult – kids go free.

 

Children’s Art workshops

WHERE: Bailieborough
WHEN: Saturday February 29
WHAT: Children’s Art workshops starting this Saturday for six weeks! Explore painting, clay work, sculpture etc..at Bailieborough Library. 5-8 yr olds - 10.15-11.30am; 8 year olds and Up - 11.45am -1.15pm. Places must be booked: Caroline 087-176-2628.

 

Craft and Gift Fair

WHERE: Belturbet
WHEN: Saturday, February 29
WHAT: On Saturday in the Civic Centre, Belturbet from 11am-5pm. there will be local sellers with great gifts and homade crafts, raffle on the day in aid of SOSAD, please support
 

COUNTRY MUSIC

WHERE: Brady’s The Cross
WHEN: Saturday, February 29
WHAT: Music by Malt

 

The Grass it is Green

WHERE: Cavan County Museum
WHEN: Saturday, February 29
WHAT: An afternoon celebrating the Life and Times of Percy French with the launch of the Exhibition ‘The Grass it is Green’. Cavan Artists Freda Young, Muriel Wray Allen and Orlagh Murphy will dedicate their work to the memory of Percy French on Saturday, February 29 at 3pm. Official opening of Exhibition by Michael Harding, Playwright and Novelist. Exhibition will be followed by a performance of Percy French’s music, song and poetry with Pat and Eileen McCourt accompanied by Eileen Coyle, Soprano. Everyone welcome.

 

St. Aidan’s GAA Annual Draw

WHERE: Bawnboy
WHEN: Saturday, February 29
WHAT: €8,000 in Prizes. €5,000 as 1st prize. 12 prizes available with top prize of €5,000 to €200 on offer. Draw on Saturday in Rocks of Bawn.

 

Breakfast Morning and Bake Sale

WHERE: Kilnaleck
WHEN: Sunday, March 1
WHAT: Crosserlough Camogie Ladies host their annual Breakfast Morning on Sunday in the Realtóg Centre from 9.30am-12.30pm. Crosserlough Ladies Football will also host a cake sale alongside. Please support.
 

Cavan Match

WHERE: Kingspan Breffni Park
WHEN: Sunday, March 1
WHAT: Table toppers Cavan continue their surge for Division 1 as they entertain table-proppers Clare. Throw-in is 2.30pm.
 

SOCIAL DANCING SUNDAYS

WHERE: Cavan Crystal Hotel
WHEN: Sunday, March 1
WHAT: Dancing to Andy Feery. Doors 3.30pm, dancing 4pm. Refreshments served.

Traditional Irish Concert

WHERE: Mullahoran
WHEN: Sunday, March 1
WHAT: The Apostolic Society hold their annual Traditional Irish concert in the Parochial hall next Sunday from 6–10pm. A host of top class artists from all over the country will perform, proceeds to the foreign missions. Tickets will be on sale locally or pay at door. As usual a great night’s entertainment is assured.

COUNTRY MUSIC

WHERE: The Orchard Bar, Cavan
WHEN: Sunday, March 1
WHAT: Music by Ger Long

 

Memorial Hunt & Walk

WHERE: Meet at Ballymac Inn
WHEN: Sunday March 1
WHAT: Paul Brady 4th Annual Memorial Hunt & Walk in aid of SOSAD presented by Leitrim Harriers Hunt Club. Hunt Assembly Ballymac Inn from noon. Hunt departing at 1pm. Walk to commence after hunt departs (weather permitting). Raffle on return of hunt at 4.30pm approx.
 

TRADITIONAL MUSIC

WHERE: Brady’s Bar, Ballinagh
WHEN: Sunday, March 1
WHAT: Traditional Irish night, all musicians welcome. Note earlier time 7-9pm.

 

St Patrick’s Hall anniversary

WHERE: Shercock
WHEN: Monday, March 2
WHAT: A short meeting in the hall at 8pm to discuss the celebration of the hall’s 70th anniversary.

 

Parents Association

WHERE: Bailieborough
WHEN: Tuesday, March 3
WHAT: Bailieborough Community School, Parents Association meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 7pm in Room D9 in the Community School. We are asking for help in our Sports Complex upgrade and refurbishment of the Blue House.

Social dancing

WHERE: Gallonray House
WHEN: Wednesday, March 4
WHAT: Social dancing with Sho-Bud Wednesday, March 4 from 10pm.

 

And next weekend's highlight...

ASLAN LIVE IN CONCERT

WHERE: Hotel Kilmore, Cavan.
WHEN: Friday, March 6
WHAT: Aslan live at the Hotel Kilmore. Tickets available at the hotel reception or ticketmaster.ie Doors 7pm, show 8pm.