What's on ents guide
BAILIEBORO WALKING GROUP
WHEN: Wednesday, May 27
WHERE: Skeagh
WHAT: Medium walk. Leaving Tesco carpark at 7pm. Meeting at the carpark on the opposite side of the road to Skeaghville Chalets. (A82X654). Walk commencing at 7.15pm.
POETRY SESSION
WHERE: Virginia Library
WHEN: Thursday, May 28, 11am - 12.15pm
WHAT: Join the popular ‘Verse and Vibes’ open poetry session for Poetry Day. Recite your own poem or read a favourite in a relaxed setting. Ice cream will be served.
5K FUN RUN
WHERE: Cootehill
WHEN: Thursday May 28
WHAT: A fun run will be organised by East Breffni Athletics at Halton’s Amenity Park. Entry fees €10per adult and €5 per child.
SEPSIS AWARENESS
WHERE: St Mary’s Hall, Rockcorry
WHEN: Tuesday, June 2, 7.30pm
WHAT: An important talk on Sepsis will be given by Northeast Sepsis Awareness. All are invited to attend. Refreshments served.
HIGH NELLY CHARITY RUN
WHERE: Starts from The Ramor Inn, Munterconnaught
WHEN: Saturday May 30
WHAT: The Breffni High Nelly Club hold their annual Charity Run. This year the local charities are, Knocktemple NS Chairde, Castlerahan NS Chairde & Oldcastle Alzheimer’s Group.
Registration on Saturday from 10.30am at the Ramor Inn in Ryefield and all cyclists are welcome to join what should be a fantastic day.
CAVAN CLASH
WHERE: TEG Cusack Park, Mullingar
WHEN: Saturday, May 30, 5pm
WHAT: The venue in Mullingar sold out quickly, presumably suggesting the newly crowned Leinster Champions will have huge support for this All Ireland Championship opener. Dermot McCabe's Cavan team will be eager to spoil the party.
SOCIAL DANCING
WHERE: Corduff Raferagh Community Centre
WHEN: Saturday, May 30, 8.30pm
WHAT: Magic Moments will provide the music for this weekend's social dance.
SOCIAL DANCING
WHERE: '98 Memorial Hall, Ballinamuck Village (N39 Y7C1)
WHEN: Sunday, May 31, 5pm - 7pm
WHAT: Enjoy music by Sean Kerrigan - White Lightening. A great opportunity for a dance, a cuppa, and a catch-up with friends. Contact Aisling at 086 3663901. Newcomers are very welcome.
ANNUAL WALK
WHERE: Aughnasheelin
WHEN: Sunday, May 31
WHAT: The annual May walk will take place in aid of the North West Hospice and the Cancer Society.
GARDEN PARTY
WHERE: Home of Joe & Nan Smith, New Inn (A82 YX71)
WHEN: Sunday, May 31, 2pm - 10pm
WHAT: A Vintage Inspired Garden Tea Party held in aid of Alzheimer's Disease. Please come along and support this worthy cause.
MONAGHAN MATCH
WHERE: St. Tiernach’s Park, Clones
WHEN: Sunday, May 31
WHAT: After reaching the Ulster Final, Monaghan face a difficult opener to their All Ireland Championship campaign difficult opposition in hosting Mayo. Throw-in is at 4pm.
County Fleadhs
WHERE: Monaghan Fleadh is Soctstown and Cavan's is in the county town
WHEN: Bank holiday
WHAT: See page 8 of the Celt newspaper for details.
VINTAGE & FAMILY DAY
WHERE: Ballinamore
WHEN: May 31, 12-4pm
WHAT: Vintage and family day at St Felim’s, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim N41 XR97 Sunday 31st May in aid of Cancer Care West and Carrigallen National School Autism Unit.
Large display of vintage vehicles, trade stalls, craft exhibitions and FREE kids entertainment. Live music with Kevin Logue and DJ Johnny McGovern.
Gates open from 12pm to 4pm with exhibitor entry from 10am.
HISTORY LAUNCH
WHERE: Pastoral (Conaty) Centre, Cavan
WHEN: Thursday, June 4, 7.30pm
WHAT: Breifne Historical Society AGM and launch of Breifne Journal 2026, marking the society's 70th anniversary. Sean Galligan will speak about ‘The Cavan Orphanage Fire Tragedy’. All welcome.
ART EXHIBITION
WHERE: Granard Library
WHEN: Friday, June 5, 7.00pm
WHAT: Laura Doherty’s 3rd Art Exhibition, featuring historical icons and local legends, alongside Uncle Matt Smyth's wildlife and Irish landscape photography.
Special guest Phil Ní Sheaghdha will launch the exhibition. Refreshments served.
BAILIEBORO WALKING GROUP
WHERE: Billis
WHEN: Wednesday, June 3
WHAT: Medium Walk. 1.5 hours approx. Leaving Tesco carpark at 6.45pm. Walk commences at 7.15pm at Billis—opposite the Ballyjamesduff Road on the N3 Virginia/Cavan Road. All welcome.