What's on in Cavan
Hinterland Festival
WHERE: Courthouse, Kells
WHEN: June 26 to June 29
WHAT: 60 literary events in four days with Dave Rudden and Michael Harding amongst the Cavan performers. Line-up also includes heavyweights such as Lara Marlowe, John Banville, John Boyne, Kevin Barry and Diarmaid Ferriter. To book or find out more: www.hinterland.ie
Virginia Library
WHERE: Virginia Library
WHEN: Thursday, June 26 at 11am
WHAT: The first eAudiobook Club in Cavan via the BorrowBox app which is free with library membership. Listening to ‘April in Summer’ by John Banville this month.
Historical Society AGM
WHERE: Pastoral Centre Cavan
WHEN: Thursday, June 26, 7.30pm
WHAT: Launch of 2025 Breifne journal and a talk by Dr Brendan Scott ‘Belturbet literary & scientific society in the nineteenth century’. Free event.
Poetry and Pancakes
WHERE: Cootehill Library
WHEN: Thursday, June 26 at 7pm
WHAT: Join Anne for a night of Poetry and Pancakes as Ghaeilge. Why not bring a piece of Irish poetry or prose, or borrow something from our shelves! Or maybe you’ve written a piece yourself? Read whatever you choose aloud on the night and hopefully the rest of us can learn a few words! To book just call 049 5559873.
Dance For David
WHERE: Fairways, Dundalk
WHEN: Saturday, June 28, 11pm-1am
WHAT: A charity dance with all proceeds going to charities helping people with their mental & emotional wellbeing and to build a school in memory of David O’Reilly, organised by Jiving Gym. All day passes. £20/ €20. All welcome.
Fun for people with
Additional Needs
WHERE: Cornafean GAA Hall Eircode H12X8X0
WHEN: Saturday, June 28 from 3-5pm
WHAT: Cornafean Star Camp with Equal Vibes host an afternoon of music, dancing and games for people with additional needs and their carers. All welcome. Tickets €12 per person. Booking essential: Sylvia 086 8164538.
Vintage Memorial Run
WHERE: Community Hall in Ballinagh
WHEN: June 28 at 12. Registration from 10.45am in hall carpark.
WHAT: Proceeds of Sam Bennett Vintage Memorial Run go to ‘Rang Carrig’ in Carrigallen Vocational School.
Community Gathering
WHERE: ‘98 Memorial Hall, Ballinamuck Village (N39 Y7C1)
WHEN: Sunday, June 29, 5-7pm
WHAT: Ballinamuck Social Dancing and Community Gathering. Music by Pat Mulchrone. A great opportunity for a dance, a cuppa, and a catch-up with friends. Newcomers welcome. Contact Aisling 086 3663901.
Currin Parish present Brian Kennedy Concert
WHERE: Church of The Immaculate Conception, Scotshouse
WHEN: Sunday, June 29
WHAT: Brian Kennedy Live. Doors open 7pm; show starts: 8pm. All ages event. Tickets €40 available through the parish office: 047 56980 or on Tickets.ie. All proceeds in aid of church repairs and renovation to Sacristy roof and furniture.
Angling Instruction
WHERE: Lough Accuragh Grousehall
WHEN: June 29 at 2pm
WHAT: For all age groups. All necessary equipment supplied. All welcome.
Loughcrew Sunday
WHERE: Loughcrew, Oldcastle (Eircode A82X4Y1)
WHEN: Sunday, June 29 at 3pm
WHAT: Come and help us celebrate the 400th Anniversary of the birth of St Oliver in Loughcrew. All are welcome.
EU21 Exhibition
WHERE: Johnston Central Library
WHEN: June 30 until July 14
WHAT: Photography exhibition by Barbara Golec-Regiec capturing personal stories behind the 2004 enlargement of the EU and those who travelled to make Ireland their home.
Discover Photography
WHERE: Johnston Central Library
WHEN: July 3 from 7-8pm
WHAT: Free interactive session exploring the creative process of photography with a focus on Barbara Golec-Regiec's recent project. Booking is essential; 049 4378500.