The Fleadh returns for one night only
Savour the taste of the Fleadh one more time as the big Nyah 10th birthday gathering takes place this Friday in Cavan town.
The trad festival will see the Farnham Arms Hotel host a wealth of Irish and international talent for a night to remember. The bill includes musicians, singers and dancers too numerous to mention - and the whole event is free!
Amongst the top international names are Italian fiddle player Marco Fabbri and bouzouki expert Gabriel Caporuscio. Piano accordionist Dean Warner will also be on board as will New York’s fiddle player Eleanor Allen, and Graham Wells who promises to bring us songs and tunes from Newfoundland, Canada.
The Irish artists include harpist extraordinaire, Kavan Donohoe, The Bucks of Duibhlinn Group, and GLEO, who are all young members of Cavan Town Comhaltas.
There will also be a launch of new album, ‘The Foxford Way’ from multi-instrumentalist Stephen Doherty, who has just finished work on a new duo recording with fellow Foxford musician Patrick Doocey on guitar.
Also on the billing are Cavan Town Comhaltas group, Cavan Town Set Dancers, Scottish Céilí club, Felix McQuaid (banjo), Antoin McGabhann (fiddle), Fintan McManus (bouzouki), The Bent Elbow, Drumlish youth session group, Larry McQuaid (bodhran), Martin Murphy (drums), Darren Maloney (banjo), Eamonn Maguire (storyteller), Sean Owens (flute), Aoife Murray (singer), Cathal Lynch (singer), Mairead Lynch (fiddle), Mickey McDonnell (banjo). For a full line-up see www.cavantowncomhaltas.ie
Meanwhile, if Nyah doesn't float your boat - there's plenty else on in Cavan over the weekend:
De Danann Concert
Where: Community Centre, Ballinagh
When: Friday night, April 19
What: Annual Cystic Fibrosis concert with top group De Danann along with Eleanor Shanley and a host of Cavan artists. Tickets €20 available at Spar and Multisound or contact 049 4337311. Admission €20.
Male Voice Choir
Where: Ramor Theatre, Virginia
When: Saturday, April 20, 8.30pm
What: Cavan Rugby Club Male Voice Choir presents ‘For the Love of Singing’. They’ll be joined by special guests Cathy and Andreas Durkin. Tickets €16; €14 conc, available from box office or any member of the choir.
Mobile Cinema
Where: Templeport GAA Grounds Bawnboy
When: Friday, April 19, 7.30pm
What: The mobile cinema is showing 'The Runway'.
Table Quiz
Where: O’Dwyer’s Pub, Ramor Inn, Munterconnaught
When: Friday, April 19, 8pm
What: In aid of Order of Malta Cavan Unit. €40 table of 4. Music and raffle.
Historical Society
Where: Visitors Centre, Belturbet Railway Station
When: Monday, April 22, at 8pm
What: The inaugural meeting of Belturbet Historical Society will discuss plans for the Gathering and Chapter Day meeting.
Vintage Run
Where: MacSeain’s, Cornafean
When: Saturday, April 20
What: Cornafean Vintage Club’s annual Ralph Eccleston Memorial Run on. All tractors to meet MacSeain’s at at noon. All proceeds to Palliative Care Cavan. Contact Brendan O’Hanlon 049 4337536
Battle of the Hills
Where: Starts at Kilinkere GFC grounds
When: Sunday, April 21
What: The annual Battle of the Hills vintage tractor run. Subscription €20 in aid of Cavan Monaghan Cancer Home Care and cancer research (St. James’ Hospital). Must have a valid insurance policy on the day. Registration is at 11.30am. Contact John at 087 6329 362 or Stanley at 086 3235 435.
Playboy of The Western World
Where: St. Patrick’s College
When: Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20 at 8pm
What: St. Patrick’s College along with students from the Royal School present in the new school hall. Tickets are €10 and are available from school office and Easons.
Cycle Challenge
Where: McCaffrey’s Lounge, Redhills
When: Friday, April 19, 9pm
What: Redhills 100k Cycle Challenge, which will take place in aid of The Richmond ICU, Beaumont Hospital host a quiz night. Table of 4 is €40. All welcome. Anyone who would like to cycle or get involved in any way is asked to contact Niall Murphy on 086 352 4334 or Alice Fitzpatrick on 085 137 2480.
Fundraiser for Uganda
Where: Tullyvin Tavern
When: Friday, April 19, 9.30pm
What: Student teacher, Stephen Midleton, who will be travelling to Uganda during the summer to teach in underprivileged schools, is having a Race Night.
Cake Sale
Where: Bailieborough Community School
When: Saturday, April 20, and Sunday, April 21
What: Bailieborough Community school parents’ Association has organised a cake sale immediately after Masses in St. Anne’s Church. Proceeds in aid of a new reading corner in the school library.
Art Exhibition
Where: Bailieborough Library
When: Until the end of May
What: Celebrating the Landscape - an exhibition of art selected from the Cavan Co Council collection. This collection consists of pieces by local artists, which have been purchased by our Local Authority. Open to all during Library opening hours with free admission.
Fun Run/Jog/Walk
Where: St Anne’s Park, Shercock Rd
When: Sunday, April 21
What: Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA are holding a fun run/walk/jog. Registration begins from 9.30am. Adults €10, Over 12s €5 and Under 12s are free. Beginning at 11am.
Social dance
Where: St. Brigid’s Community Centre, Loch Gowna
When: Saturday night
What: Dancing from 9.30pm-12.30am. Music by Dene Lane (five piece band). Supper served, admission €10.
Fishing competitions
Where: Derries Lake
When: Saturday, April 20
What: Loch Gowna and Upper Erne Anglers will host a Junior Open Boat Pike Fishing competition. Fishing from noon-4pm. Bernard Kiernan Memorial Open Boat Pike Fishing competition on Sunday, April 21, on Cloone Lake, Loch Gowna. Fishing from 11am-5pm. Contact Ciaran on 086-8579156.
Tasty fundraiser
Where: Arva
When: Friday, April 19, 10am-2pm
What: Tea/Coffee morning and Cake Sale will be held in the Shop Unit beside Donnelly Butcher’s, Main Street, Arva - by kind permission of Michael Ellis. Proceeds to the Assisted Pilgrim Fund of the Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes.
Race day
Where: Punchestown
When: Tuesday, April 23
What:Cavan GAA Raceday in Punchestown on with the first race at 3.30pm. Still a limited number of tickets available - contact Barney Cully on 087 6794 215. Included in the admission price is a three course meal, Tipster, Evening Refreshments, Private Tote / Bookies and a Panoramic view of the Racecourse from the Punchestown Pavillion. All proceeds to the promotion of Cavan County Teams.