What's On
Film Fundraiser
WHERE: Market House, Ballyconnell.
WHEN: Friday, October 17 8pm.
WHAT: Screening of film about the potato’s impact on Irish culture, followed by a Q&A with bodhrán player Tommy Hayes. Proceeds to Asral NGO, Jampa Lings Mongolian Charity.
Rebel Music Night
WHERE: Delaney’s Bar, Cootehill.
WHEN: Friday, October 17 9pm.
WHAT: Organised by local Sinn Féin Cumann. Music by Tom Jonesy. No entry fee; donations welcome.
Table Quiz
WHERE: Lakeside Manor, Virginia.
WHEN: Friday, October 17 at 8.30pm.
WHAT: Quiz in aid of Lakeside Community First Responders. Max. 4 per table.
Car Boot Sale
WHERE: Church of Ireland Grounds, Virginia.
WHEN: Saturday, October 18, 8am-12pm.
WHAT: All welcome.
Silent Auction and Cake Sale
WHERE: Le Chéile, Cootehill.
WHEN: Bids accepted until Saturday, October 18 at 1pm.
WHAT: In conjunction with Cake Sale for Gaza Crisis. Silent auction for 3 Irish grinds with Diarmaid Carney. Contact Caoimhin 087 3126925 to bid.
Social Dancing
WHERE: Gallonray House, Maudabawn.
WHEN: Saturday, October 18, 9-11.30pm.
WHAT: Social dancing with Seamus & Bernard. Supper served.
St Mary’s NS Spooktacular Walk and bake sale
WHERE: Belturbet Railway Station.
WHEN: Sunday, October 19.
WHAT: Registration from 1.30pm; walk begins at 2pm. Spooktacular Walk, bake sale and more.
SDA EGM
WHERE: St Mary’s Hall, Swanlinbar.
WHEN: Sunday, October 19 at 3pm.
WHAT: Each local group encouraged to send two representatives. Public input welcome.
Road Safety Event
WHERE: Farnham Estate Hotel.
WHEN: Monday, October 20.
WHAT: Registration from 10am. In partnership with Cavan County Council, Gardaí and IFA. Booking essential. Email: agefriendly@cavancoco.ie or call 049 4378654 / 4378545.
Granard Garden Club
WHERE: Lus na Greine Centre, Granard.
WHEN: Monday, October 20 at 8pm.
WHAT: Guest speaker Susie from Abbeylara Garden Centre on Winter Wonders. Admission €5. Contact Eileen 086 3115544.
Learn to Dance the Quickstep
WHERE: Ballinagh Community Centre.
WHEN: Mondays, starting October 20, 8.30-9.30pm.
WHAT: Quickstep dance lessons. €10 per person. Solo or with partner. Contact Sheila 087 6198943 or Fidelma 087 6849137.
Ciorcal Comhrá
WHERE: Bethany House, rear of St Mary’s Church, Granard.
WHEN: Every second Tuesday at 11am.
WHAT: Next meetings: October 21 & November 4. Irish language conversation group. Contact Séamus 086 8573160 or Maeve 087 0658756.
Whist Night
WHERE: Tullyvin Community Centre.
WHEN: Tuesday, October 21 at 8.30pm.
WHAT: All welcome.
Theatrical Double Bill
WHERE: Corn Mill Theatre, Carrigallen.
WHEN: Saturday, October 25 at 8pm.
WHAT: Two one-act plays staged back-to-back by Hoodwink Theatre Productions and Millrace Drama Group. First up is Wilding by Elaine Birkett and directed by award-winning Phil Gilbride. Followed by Digging by James McKenna performed by Millrace Drama Group. Tickets €18 available from www.cornmilltheatre.com.
Corlough Community Gathering
WHERE: Corlough
WHEN: October Bank Holiday Weekend, 24-27.
WHAT: Friday: Table Quiz at Feehan's, 9pm (Fundraiser for Ryan Prior, D-Kube). Saturday: GAA Lotto Draw at Feehan's. Sunday: Family Fun Day at GAA Grounds from 1-2pm (kids’ activities), 2pm Tug o’War (€10 per person). Refreshments and live music in Feehan's after with raffle.
Drumgoon Play-Actors
WHERE: Gallonray House, Maudabawn.
WHEN: Bank Holiday Sunday, October 26 at 5pm and 8pm.
WHAT: Two performances of new one-act play Pull The Curtain.
Thomas Sherlock Memorial Match
WHERE: John Sherlock Park, Clara Lane.
WHEN: Sunday, October 26. Junior match at 2pm; main match at 3pm.
WHAT: 30th Anniversary match- Cootehill Harps (Golden Oldies) vs Pilltown FC (Slightly Younger).
Welsh Choir to perform
WHERE: Hotel Kilmore, Cavan Town.
WHEN: Saturday, October 28.
WHAT: Cavan Male Voice Choir hosts a special fundraising concert in aid of St. Christopher’s Hospice, featuring a performance by the renowned Morriston RFC Male Voice Choir from Swansea. The choir is visiting as part of their Irish tour.
Drumlin Sports Camp
WHERE: St Aidan’s Comprehensive, Cootehill.
WHEN: Tuesday to Friday, October 28-31, 9.30am-2pm.
WHAT: Halloween sports camp for ages 5-13. Over 20 indoor & outdoor sports. Contact Aidan at 086 3381427 or email DrumlinsSportsCamps@gmail.com.
Rathkenny House Talk
WHERE: Cootehill Library.
WHEN: Thursday, November 20 at 7pm.
WHAT: Talk by Archivist Fiona White on the history of Rathkenny House. Call 049 5559873.