What's on
Autumn Lectures
WHERE: Johnston Central Library
WHEN: October 2, at 7pm
WHAT: The first lecture will be by Dr Jonathan Cherry from DCU school of History & Geography and will examine land ownership in County Cavan before charting the impact of land reform between 1870 and 1930 on changing land ownership in the county. It will conclude by examining the interactions of the Irish Land Commission with the Farnham Estate and their agency there between 1924 and 1931. Booking advised, Call 049-4378500
Belturbet Pharmacy
WHERE: Belturbet pharmacy
WHEN: October 2 6-8pm
WHAT: You’re invited to our official launch night of Sculpted by Aimee. On the night: 25% off all Sculpted by Aimee products, free goodie bags (worth €50) for the first 25 people through the door at 6pm. Raffle prizes: Sculpted by Aimee hampers, worth €380 and €335. Come celebrate with us.
Silent Book Club
WHERE: Johnston Central Library
WHEN: October 3, at 3pm
WHAT: Everybody aged 15 and over is welcome to come to our meeting. We read our own chosen books in a lovely atmosphere of peace and quiet. Refreshments served. Booking essential.
Ray of Sunshine
WHERE: Breffni Arms Hotel Arva
WHEN: October 3, at 8:30pm
WHAT: On January 5, 2026, Damien Miney will travel to Kenya for the fourth time with the Ray of Sunshine Foundation CLG. This year the mission is to build more classrooms to the existing school. As part of his fundraising activities for this trip, Damien will be hosting a table quiz.
Virginia Cancer Fund
WHERE: Munterconnaght GFC
WHEN: October 4, at 12 noon
WHAT: 10k and fun run. Register online at Buk.ie/vcf. Free T-Shirt. All welcome.
Jubilee Blessing of the Animals and Pets
WHERE: St Patrick’s Church, Kilnavart
WHEN: October 4 at 9:30am
WHAT: Mass will be celebrated at the feast of St Francis. A short prayer service and blessing of animals will take place at the entrance gate at 10am.
Musical workshop & concert
WHERE: St Kilian’s NS Mullagh [A82 H4X7]
WHEN: October 4 at 10:30am
WHAT: With Ronan McDonagh, Liturgical Music rooted in the Irish tradition for choir members and musicians. Bookings on eventbrite. Later that evening, Ronan and the Fuaimlaoi choir will perform in the Church at 8pm.
Autumn Craft & Gift Fair
WHERE: Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell [H14 FE03]
WHEN: October 5, 12-5pm
WHAT: Free admission. For more information please Whatsapp 087-1896229. To join our waitlist please visit www.downlandcrafts.ie
Harvest Thanksgiving Service
WHERE: Rockcorry Church of Ireland
WHEN: October 5, at 8pm
WHAT: Speaker Joshua Pringle. Soloist Jessica Martin. All welcome.
Ballinagh Gardening Club
WHERE: Ballintemple Parochial Hall (H12XF76)
WHEN: October 6, at 8pm
WHAT: We are delighted to welcome Aishling Blackburn. She writes as ‘The Untamed Gardener’ in The Anglo-Celt. Aishling will be talking about gardening in a changing climate. Supper is served. Also a raffle on the night and everyone is welcome.
Country Concert
WHERE: Billis Hall, Virginia
WHEN: October 7 at 8:30pm
WHAT: Music by Old Stage Coach. All welcome.
Kildallan ICA HEALTH TALK
WHERE: Kildallan Community Centre
WHEN: October 7, starting at 8pm
WHAT: All ladies are cordially invited to an evening with Dr Dara Hume GP who will give a talk on women’s health and well-being. Tea, traybakes and raffle on the night. All welcome.
History Talk
WHERE: Ballinamore Library
WHEN: October 8, at 7:30pm
WHAT: In partnership with Cumann Seanchais Bhreifne, Liam McNiffe will present a talk ‘1852 Leitrim Election’. Among the topics covered - this was public and not a secret vote, landlord and clerical influence on tenants and the names of Ballinamore voters and who they voted for. Free event and all are welcome.
Women’s Coffee and Connect
WHERE: Cuilcagh Cafe
WHEN: Every Tuesday at 7.30pm.
WHAT: Coffee and connect evening.