What's on in Cavan

Culture night dominates events this weekend

Cootehill Culture night

WHERE: Cootehill Library

WHEN: Friday 19

WHAT: “Cootehill Library Uke Jam” 4-5pm and Music and Poetry 7-8pm. No booking needed.

Belturbet Culture Night

WHERE: Belturbet Railway Station

WHEN: Friday 19

WHAT: Opening Reception at 7pm with “A Mother’s Touch”. A group exhibition with Holistic Harmonies Choir. Exhibition displayed every Friday, Saturday & Sunday until end of September.

8pm join Fiona Fitzpatrick on the platform for a music spectacle with All Star Parasol Jazz Band. Admission free!

Ballyconnell Market House

WHERE: Ballyconnell Market House

WHEN: September 19 at 8pm

WHAT: “The Weight of Margins”- a new musical composition by Ian Wilson inspired by the border region and performed by violinist Dusica Mladenovic. This event celebrates the launch of the newly restored Market House - everyone welcome.

Quiz Night

WHERE: The Ballymac Inn

WHEN: September 19 at 9pm

WHAT: In aid of Tess Maguire fundraising for Ballymagovern Macra and Templeport DKube. Table of 4 €40. Everyone welcome. Lots of spot prizes to be won. Starting at 9pm.

Mullahoran Culture Night

WHERE: Community Centre, Killydoon

WHEN: September 19 at 7.30- 9.30pm

WHAT: 'What's in a Name’ explores the placenames of our parish with Liam Moroney. Let's celebrate our shared heritage together. Admission is free and all welcome.

Colmcille Culture Night

WHERE: Colmcille Community Hall N39 CK77

WHEN: September 19

WHAT: Dancing at the Cross Roads at the Community Centre. Artist appearing on the evening are Naomh Guasacht Set Dancers; Owen Smith and Friends/Trad Sessiun and Social Dancing with Camillus Egerton and band. Booking essential: 083 – 3920485.

Community Fundraising Day

WHERE: Redhills Max McGrath pitch

WHEN: Saturday, September 20

WHAT: Community Fundraising Day in memory of Baby Theo McCaffrey, Redhills. Mothers & Others Blitz, Sports Day, Car Treasure hunt (3.30pm) Live music and raffle in Murphy’s Pub (8pm). All proceeds and donations in aid of Maternity Unit Drogheda Hospital.

Coffee Evening

WHERE: Drumreilly Community Centre

WHEN: Saturday, September 20

WHAT: Coffee Evening after the 8pm Mass. All proceeds in aid of North West Hospice. Your support for this worthy cause will be much appreciated.

Traditional Irish music

WHERE: Carrickallen Hall, H12EV96

WHEN: September 20 at 8.30pm

WHAT: A night filled with traditional Irish music and singsong. Musicians and singers welcome to join. Tea and refreshments served.

Tullyvin Musical Society

WHERE: Tullyvin Community Centre

WHEN: Saturday, September 20 at 8pm

WHAT: We are hosting a 60s night. Admission €10. Free entry for all existing and past members.

The evening will feature live 60s hits, dancers, and a DJ, along with performances from comedian Frankie Reavey at 9:15pm and Tommy Cooper–style magician Colin Walker at 10pm. Dressing up 60s style is optional, but prizes will be awarded for Best Dressed Individual and Best Dressed Couple.

Social Dancing

WHERE: Gallonray House

WHEN: September 20 at 9-11.30pm

WHAT: Dancing with Ciarán Rosney. Supper served. All welcome.

Community Fundraising Day

WHERE: Redhills Max McGrath pitch

WHEN: Saturday, September 20

WHAT: Community Fundraising Day in memory of Baby Theo McCaffrey, Redhills. Mothers & Others Blitz, Sports Day, Car Treasure hunt (3.30pm) Live music and raffle in Murphy’s Pub (8pm). All proceeds and donations in aid of Maternity Unit Drogheda Hospital.

Coffee Evening

WHERE: Drumreilly Community Centre

WHEN: Saturday, September 20

WHAT: Coffee Evening after the 8pm Mass. All proceeds in aid of North West Hospice. Your support for this worthy cause will be much appreciated.

Belturbet Dramatic Society

WHERE: Widows Bar Belturbet

WHEN: September 22 at 8pm

WHAT: To gather interest in resurrecting the group. All welcome.

Coffee morning

WHERE: Cavan Golf Club

WHEN: September 23, 10am-1pm

WHAT: Bewley’s big coffee morning in aid of St Christopher’s Hospice Cavan & Monaghan. Come along & bring a friend(s). If you wish to host a coffee morning, contact 086 8068850 or 086 2024740.