What's on in Cavan
Between Santa visits and carol concerts, there's a Christmassy feel to the vast majority of events coming up this week.
St. Mary's National School Concert
WHERE: St. Patrick's Hall
WHEN: Wednesday, December 14, 7pm
WHAT: A great night of entertainment guaranteed. A raffle on the night and all donations of spot prizes would be greatly appreciated. All welcome.
Carol Service
WHERE: St Mary's Church, Swanlinbar
WHEN: Wednesday, December 14 at 7pm
WHAT: Adult and Childrens choir from Swanlinbar, Killesher, Kinawley and the Church of Ireland, Swanlinbar join together for a special O Holy Night Carol service. . Tea and refreshments in Swanlinbar Hall afterwards. Everyone welcome.
Garden Club Christmas Night'
WHERE: Fox's Bar, Bailieborough
WHEN: Thursday, December 15, 8pm
WHAT: Bailieborough Gardening Club, 'Christmas Night' takes place in Fox's Bar, Main Street. There will be a demonstration by Florist, Sadie Gilmore and a Fun Quiz. Tea, coffee, sandwiches, mince pies and lots of spot prizes! €10 subscription. All welcome. If interested, please text Eilish on 086 8273 470.
Carols by Candlelight
WHERE: Thursday, December 15, 7.30pm
WHEN: Cootehill Presbyterian Church
WHAT: Carols by Candlelight followed by refreshments. Everyone welcome.
Community Christmas Party
WHERE: Breffni Arms Hotel, Arva
WHEN: Thursday, December 15, 6.30pm
WHAT: Arva community Christmas Party in Breffni Arms Hotel, Arva. All are welcome.
Scoil Bhríde Christmas Concert
WHERE: Killeshandra Community Hall
WHEN: Friday, December 16, 7pm
WHAT: Pupils of Scoil Bhríde perform this year’s Christmas Play 'Straw and Order' promises to be a lawfully good nativity. All welcome. A night not to be missed.
Voluntary subscription at the door; raffle and loads of spot prizes.
Carol Service
WHERE: Corlespratten Methodist Church
WHEN: Friday, December 16, 7pm
WHAT: Tea in the Hall after. Everyone in the community is very welcome.
Christmas County Markets
WHERE: Ballyjamesduff
WHEN: December 16 and 23
WHAT: On the next two Fridays between 4-8.30pm. Come along for some hot chocolate and gift ideas and support your local craft makers, vendors and businesses.
Tullyvin Musical Society
WHERE: Cootehill
WHEN: Saturday, December 17, 11am-1pm
WHAT: Annual Christmas Carols in aid of Cootehill branch of St. Vincent de Paul takes place outside SuperValu, Cootehill. Please support.
Living Nativity
WHERE: Ballyjamesduff
WHEN: Saturday, December 17, 2-7pm
WHAT: Hear the Christmas story from some of the characters who were there (and some live animals too!) Ideal for children and families. Totally free and all welcome! Around the grounds of Christ Church, Church of Ireland, Ballyjamesduff.
Choral Society concert
WHERE: St Mary’s Church
WHEN: December 18 & 19
WHAT: Crosserlough Choral Society will perform their much awaited concert in St Mary’s Church. Promises to be a great evening of talent and entertainment under the guidance of John Donohue. Limited number of tickets are available for Monday night. Contact Caroline 086 0758 767 or Nuala 087 6422 069.
Santa Is coming to Kilcogy
WHERE: Kilcogy
WHEN: Sunday, December 18, 2pm
WHAT: Santa Drive Through Kilcogy. Please NOTE CHANGE OF TIME to 2pm sharp. All donations welcome.
Arva Carol service
WHERE: Arva Church of Ireland
WHEN: Sunday, December 18
WHAT: Carols by Candlelight in Arva at 7pm.
Christmas News
WHERE: Ballyhaise Community Centre
WHEN: Sunday, December 18 from 2-4pm
WHAT: Tickets €5 may be purchased in advance from local shops and Ballyhaise Post Office and there may be a limited amount for sale on the day.
Dartrey Carol Service
WHERE: Dartrey Church
WHEN: Sunday, December 18, 3pm.
WHAT: Carols about Christmas and readings from the Gospels telling the Christmas story. Service conducted by Mr. Walter Pringle, the pupils of Rockcorry School will participate. Light refreshments follow. All welcome.
Carols by Candlelight
WHERE: Ballyjamesduff
WHEN: Sunday, December 18, 5pm
WHAT: Traditional readings, carols and a Christmas message. Christ Church, Church of Ireland, Ballyjamesduff. All welcome.
Swanlinbar's Santa Sunday
WHERE: St Mary's Hall, Swanlinbar
WHEN: Sunday, December 18, 5.30pm
WHAT: Swanlinbar Development Association host Santa Sunday. Tickets to be booked through Eventbrite. €20 per family (max 2 children) and €5 per additional child. See Swanlinbar DA Facebook page for link. Contact Tania 049 9523421 from 9am-4pm after booking.
Laragh Carol Service
WHERE: St. Brigid’s Church, Laragh
WHEN: Monday, December 19 at 7pm
WHAT: Laragh Parish Carol Service featuring our three parish choirs and a variety of local performers. Donations on the door to Cavan Palliative Care. Light refreshments served afterwards.