What's on in Cavan

Events in the county this weekend

Book Launch

WHERE: Johnston Central Library, Cavan

WHEN: Friday, July 28, 6pm

WHAT: 'Faith, Hard Work and Endurance: Selected Tales from the Cavan Diaspora' by Times Past columnist Jonathan Smyth.

Art Exhibition

WHERE: Bailieborough Library

WHEN: Runs to Friday, July 28

WHAT: Exhibition of artwork by Bobby Coote, star of the production ‘The Man Who Wanted to Fly’.

Social Dancing

WHERE: Stradone Community Centre

WHEN: Saturday, July 29

WHAT: Music by Pat McKenna and Glenshane Country

Craft Event

WHERE: Clonraw

WHEN: Saturday July 29, 10.30-11.45am

WHAT: Children’s stroll and craft event. For children aged 6yrs-10yrs. To book: contact 0861017475. Limited spaces. Craft material included.

Drung Indoor Bowls

WHERE: Stray Sod

WHEN: Saturday night July 29

WHAT: Annual appreciation night. Country and Western disco; prizes for best jiving.

Summer Showcase

WHERE: Old Bailieborough Courthouse

WHEN: Until Monday, August 7

WHAT: Bailieborough Creative Hub host their annual ‘Summer Showcase’ Art Exhibition.

Summer Praise Celebration

WHERE: Carrigallen Presbyterian Church

WHEN: Sunday July 30, 3.30pm

WHAT: Annual “Summer Praise” Celebration. Artists include violin virtuoso, Vladimir Jablokov, and ‘Voice of Ireland’ soloist Michael Lawson. Entry free. All denominations welcome.

Mattie’s Fundraiser

WHERE: The Royal Breffni, Tierworker, Bailieborough

WHEN: Sunday, July 30

WHAT: Fundraiser in aid of local cancer charities and in honour of the late, Mattie Cahill. Includes easy walk at 11.30am from the Royal Breffni; ‘Tractor Run’; auction with over 40 lots entered. Later on ‘Reilly and the Moonrockers’ will entertain those present and there will be an award for the ‘Best Jiving Couple’. Also a raffle, with loads of prizes.

Cake Sale

WHERE: Clifferna

WHEN: Sunday, July 30

WHAT: St. Michaels’s N.S Clifferna Parents Association host a cake sale following blessing of the graves.