What's on in Cavan
Club Leabhar
WHERE: Johnston Central Library
WHEN: Thursday, May 1
WHAT: The Irish language book club meets on the first Thursday of every month from 1-2pm.
Coffee Morning
WHERE: Granard
WHEN: Thursday, May, 10.30am-12.30pm.
WHAT: Rath Mhuire Community Services host Coffee Morning in aid of Alzheimer’s Association.
Poetry and Photography
WHERE: Virginia Library
WHEN: Thursday, May 1
WHAT: Verse and Vibes Community Poetry event at 11am; official opening of Breffni Photography Club at 7pm.
Poetry Day
WHERE: Bailieborough Library
WHEN: Thursday, May 1, 6.30pm
WHAT: All welcome. See page 37
New comedy
WHERE: Gallonray House, Maudabawn
WHEN: May 1-2
WHAT: A new comedy play titled ‘Bank Holiday’. Tickets €15, available on Eventbrite, in The Creamery Shop Maudabawn, or off any cast member.
Brain Health
WHERE: Granard Library
WHEN: Thursday, May 1
WHAT: Join Pauline Lee from the HSE for a talk on how to look after your brain health now and in the future. To book see: www.longford.library.ie
Musical Performance
WHERE: Granard Library
WHEN: May 2 at 7pm
WHAT: A special treat for music lovers from Harp Duets with Edel Loftus.
Belturbet Festival quiz
WHERE: The Railway Bar, Belturbet
WHEN: Friday, May 2, 8pm
WHAT: Quiz Night €40 per table of 4. This is a fundraising night for the parade.
Country Night
WHERE: Kinawley Community Centre
WHEN: Friday, May 2
WHAT: Country Night with the Stars, Doors open 9pm. Featuring Olivia Douglas, Gavin Gribben, Rachel McConnell and Gavin McAloon with the Fergal McConnell Band. MC Sean Wallace. Admission £15. Pay at the door.
Silent Book Club
WHERE: Johnston Central Library
WHEN: Friday, May 2, at 3pm.
WHAT: Everybody aged 15 and over welcome. We read our own books, (whatever you want) in a lovely atmosphere. Refreshments served. Booking essential.
Dawn chorus
WHERE: Turbet Island, Belturbet
WHEN: Sunday, May 4
WHAT: 6am start; arrive at 5.45am. Meet at Turbet Island Car Park (entrance opposite Daybreak on the R197). Tea and biscuits after walk. Please do not bring dogs.
Beginners welcome. Queries: Tom 087 7585 023 or cavanbirdwatching@gmail.com
Healing Spirits
WHERE: Drumlane
WHEN: Sunday, May 4
WHAT: Opening of Bridget’s thatched Cottage and the launch of the Ruaille Buaille Druma, Ireland’s largest hand crafted wooden community drum. A wonderful Bealtaine Event see: www.drummanyspirit.com
May Day Festival!
WHERE: Belturbet
WHEN: Sunday May 4
WHAT: Float parade 3pm, live music, face painting, and fun children’s activities. A community celebration for all ages!
Tractor Run
WHERE: Kilcogy
WHEN: May 4, registration from 12 noon, departing the village at 1pm
WHAT: Kilcogy Development Committee has organised a tractor run in aid of Kilcogy Community First Responders and Parish Community Playground.
Mullahoran Walk
WHERE: Mullahoran
WHEN: May 4
WHAT: The 19th annual Walk in aid of Cavan Dialysis Unit, Transplant Sport Ireland, Irish Kidney Association and lastly Irish Heart Foundation. 14K starts at 3pm; 5k starts at 3.45pm.
Athletics Club Anniversary
WHERE: Ballinamore Athletic Club
WHEN: Monday, May 5
WHAT: Celebrating 60 years, will include the unveiling of a plaque in honour of a great athlete of a century ago, a track & field sports day in St Felim’s, presentations to some of those involved in the early stages, and an exhibition of photos. Starts 2pm.
Paul Myles memorial Run
WHERE: Drumalee Cross, Cavan town
WHEN: Monday, May 5 at 12 noon.
WHAT: Run, jog or walk 5K in aid of Friends of Cavan Oncology and Breffni Blues Special Olympics club. Registration night on Thursday, May 1 from 5-8pm in the Orchard, Cavan.
Badminton Sessions
WHERE: Cornafean Hall
WHEN: Every Monday at 7.30pm.
WHAT: Come and join mixed adult badminton sessions. All equipment provided. €2 as you go. Contact 086 1087 051.
Row Boat Club
WHERE: Belturbet Town Hall
WHEN: Tuesday May 6, 8pm.
WHAT: Belturbet Row Boat Club meeting for parents, new rowers and everyone with an interest to prepare for rowing and canoeing this coming summer.