What's On Guide
Exhibition
Where: Bailieborough Library
When: Until Thursday, April 30.
What: “The Act of Madness” photographic exhibition by Suella Wynne.
Dear Evan Hansen
Where: Íontas Theatre, Castleblayney.
When: Tuesday-Saturday, April 21-25 at 8pm.
What: Irish Premiere, presented by the multi award-winning North East Musical & Dramatic Society (NEMS).
Threads of Time
Where: Virginia Library.
When: Thursday, April 23, 30 and May 7 from 6–8pm.
What: Free textile and mixed media workshops with artist Orla Galligan. Adults of all ages and experience levels welcome; materials provided. Booking essential (049 8548456).
Cahan's Talk
Where: Eircode H18 E7N1
When: Friday, April 24 at 8pm.
What: Evening with Professor Terence Dooley (Maynooth University) on the history of the Irish Land Commission, with reference to Co Monaghan and Ballybay. Supper served.
Quiz
Where: Fay’s Bar, Granard.
When: Friday, April 24 at 8.30pm.
What: Table quiz in aid of Granard Area Action Group. €40 per table of four; funds go towards a new ride-on mower for Community Employment Project. Contact 085 250 5990.
Music awards
Where: Drumhowan Community Centre.
When: Saturday, April 25 at 8.30pm.
What: Screening of the Music Awards show with exclusive interviews. Donations at the door in aid of St. Mary’s Lorgan Unit and SOSAD Monaghan.
Quiz night
Where: Connolly’s Bar and Lounge, Doohamlet.
When: Saturday, April 25 at 8.30pm.
What: Quiz night, €10 per person or €40 per team. Proceeds in aid of the Community Development Association.
Spring Clean
Where: The Square, Ballyjamesduff.
When: Saturday-Sunday, April 25-26 from 10am.
What: Annual Spring Clean. Join for any length of time; gloves and bags provided. Contact 086 1752639.
Social Dancing
Where: Stradone Community Centre.
When: Saturday, April 25 from 9–11.30pm.
What: Dancing with Jimmy Hogan & Lar Kenny. Supper served.
Ordination
Where: Ballybay.
vWhen: Sunday, April 26
What: Stephen Sherry from Tiromedon will be ordained to the priesthood.
Dawn Chorus
Where: Castle Lake, Bailieborough (meet at lakeshore car park, Lear).
When: Sunday, April 26 (meet 4.15am for 4.30am start).
What: Early morning nature walk. Warm clothing advised; no dogs. Tea afterwards.
Vintage Run
Where: Drung (registration and start point).
When: Sunday, April 26 (registration 11am; start 1pm).
What: Vintage tractors, cars and trucks run plus 4km walk from Stray Sod.
Family day in aid of Drung Parish Church.
Bake sale
Where: Killoughter Hall, Belturbet.
When: Sunday, April 26 after 11am Mass.
What: Fundraiser for a palliative care project taking place in Mazabuka, Zambia. Donations and contributions welcome. Contact Jacinta on 086 3553230.
Community gathering
Where: ‘98 Memorial Hall, Ballinamuck Village (N39 Y7C1).
When: Sunday, April 26 from 5–7pm.
What: An evening of entertainment. Music by Pat Mulchrone.
Garden Club
Where: Lus na Gréine Centre, Granard.
When: Monday, April 27 at 8pm.
What: Guest speaker Geraldine (Drumsna) on soft fruits and shrubs. Admission €5.
Breifne Historical Society
Where: Johnston Central Library, Cavan.
When: Tuesday, April 28 at 7pm.
What: Fr Liam Kelly presents ‘John McGahern (1934–2006): a look back 20 years after his death’. This is a free event.
Social Circle
Where: The Market House, Ballyconnell.
When: Tuesday, April 28.
What: Relaxed social afternoon with light activities and refreshments. Contact Taragh on 086 8263234.
Line Dancing
Where: Corlough Community Centre.
When: Tuesday, April 28 from 8–9pm.
What: Final class in the current series. All welcome.
Mural meeting
Where: Glan Hall, Glangevlin.
When: Tuesday, April 28 at 8pm.
What: Public consultation with artist Colette Kearney on a new mural project. Community input encouraged.
Mindfulness
Where: Johnston Central Library, Cavan Town.
When: Wednesday, April 29 from 11am–12pm.
What: Relaxing creative session with jigsaws, colouring and puzzles.
Queen Bees information evening
Where: Focus Family Resource Centre, Killeshandra.
When: Wednesday, April 29 at 7.30pm.
What: Talk on staying safe online and fraud awareness.
Percy French evening
Where: Cavan County Museum, Ballyjamesduff.
When: Friday, May 1 from 7–9pm.
What: “An Evening with Percy French” with the County Leitrim Percy French Society.
Fantasy Book Club
Where: Bailieborough Library.
When: Thursday, May 7 from 7-8pm.
What: Book club meeting discussing Cinder by Marissa Meyer; part of a range of book clubs available.