Two concerts, four hours of live music, one great night
The Country Club at The Hotel Kilmore Cavan is offering music-lovers a four hour dancing extravaganza this Saturday night with a double bill that must not be missed.
Two of the country’s leading dance acts will come together for a great night’s entertainment when Limelite and Gerry Guthrie join forces from 9pm on.
Limelite have firmly established themselves as a must-see act whenever they are in town and they continue to be one of the most popular dance acts in the country - hits that they have enjoyed to-date including ‘Luck Stars’ and ‘Someone from Home’, which still receive huge radio airplay.
Gerry Guthrie has just released his brand new single, ‘The Boxer’ - a version of the The Simon and Garfunkel classic given the Guthrie treatment, which is going down very well with the dancing public. Doors open on Saturday night at 9pm with dancing from 9.30pm.
If country ain't your thing, here's what else is on this weekend...
Golf classic
Where: County Cavan Golf Club
When: Friday, May 24
What: Golf Classic in aid of Farnham N.S. Teams of three. Prizes including golf passes to leading golf courses. Contact Declan to book a tee time on (087) 2565319.
Seisiún
Where: Boylan’s, Kilnaleck
When: Friday, May 24
What: Featuring John Daly (fiddle), the Crosserlough Set Dancers and many more artists.
Cavan Singers, Musical Society
Where: Town Hall, Cavan
When: May 27, 28 and 29 at 8pm
What: Showstoppers, a selection of songs from popular musicals. Soloist Claire O’Reilly from Cootehill will be taking part. Admission €10, tickets available from Finuala Duffy (049) 555 3392, Cavan Gifts and Easons.
Flower festival
Where: St John’s Church, Florencecourt
When: May 24, 25, 26 and 27
What: Killesher parish host a festival, concluding with a gospel concert on Monday evening. Catering available throughout the weekend. Everyone welcome.
Quiz night
Where: Chestnut Tree pub
When: May 24, 8.30pm
What: For Virginia Boxing Club. Essential fundraising for our local young boxers. Fun relaxed Friday night.
Joint-concert
Where: Cabra Castle
When: Tuesday, May 28, 7.30pm
What: Featuring Kingscourt Band and the award-winning Stedfast Brass Band of Dublin. Admission €10, concession €5 for an entertaining and enjoyable evening, in splendid castle surroundings, guaranteed for all the family.
Car boot sale
Where: Town Lake, Killeshandra
When: Saturday, May 25, 8am
What: Boot sale in aid of SOSAD Cavan. Support greatly appreciated.
Alzheimer’s tea party
Where: Crosserlough Old School
When: Saturday, May 25 6pm-midnight.
What: An evening of line dancing, Irish dancing, singing and music. Tea and home baking will be served all evening. Please remember those who cannot remember.
Table quiz
Where: Buddy’s Bar, Aghakilmore, Kilnaleck
When: Friday, May 24. 9.30pm
What: The team at the Croagh Patrick to Ballinagh Climb & Cycle Challenge are holding the quiz where a table of four is €40.
‘Calendar Girls’
Where: Ramor Theatre, Virginia
When: Runs until Saturday, May 25
What: Killinkere girls feature in the Ramor Players production of ‘Calendar Girls’, directed by Liz O’Hanlon. All proceeds from the first night went to Cancer Care. Booking at the theatre on (049) 854 7074.
Ballroom dancing
Where: Stradone
When: Saturday, May 25
What: A night of ballroom dance with music by Country Pride.
Sponsored walk
Where: Lurgan Community Centre
When: Sunday, May 26, 5.30pm
What: Historical five-kilometre sponsored walk. The walk starting at the centre and will go through the townlands of Lisnafana, Cleggan, Curraghmore, Lurgan, Coppenagh and Correagh with many historical memories on the way and back to the centre for tea, burgers, refreshments etc. Cards are available from Pat Sheridan (086 811 7035), Rosemarie Caffrey (087 824 6271) and Frank Comey (087 247 0710).
Moonwalk on the Lough
Where: Lough an Leagh, Kingscourt
When: Saturday, May 25, 9pm
What: The annual Lough an Leagh Moonwalk - five-kilomtre walk or run on Saturday, starting at the picnic area, entry fee €10. All proceeds go to St Christopher’s Hospice Cavan, refreshments afterwards.
Thorny Rose of Bailieborough
Where: The Bailie Hotel, Bailieborough
When: Friday, May 24, 9pm
What: The Thorny Rose of Bailieboro is an event to raise funds for the Midsummer Fest. Contestants represent their workplace, business, team or group for the chance to win €500 for the charity or group of their choice! All they have to do is wear the best outfit, impress our judges with their femininity and if they have a special talent to showcase! Limited places available, sponsorship cards available from Fiona Soden, €30 entrance fee if a business or group wants to enter a contestant.
Come dancing
Where: Errigal House Hotel, Cootehill
When: Wednesday, May 29
What: Cannon and Ramsey are in their 15th year playing for the Cootehill Ballroom dancers and the band that plays the Glen Miller orchestra sound will keep you on your toes all night.
Margaret’s Hooley
Where: Corn Mill Theatre, Carrigallen
When: Friday, May 24
What: A night of entertainment in aid of Margaret of New Orleans Birthplace.
Scouting fun day
Where: Castlesaunderson international scout centre
When: Sunday, May 26, 10.30am
What: The second Cavan Scouts and Annalee Athletic Club are co-hosting an inaugural Castle Run. Walk, jog or run around the estate which is just four miles from Belturbet. All ages and abilities can join at whatever pace suits them. Activities include archery, mountain-biking and paint ball activities. For the very young children there will be face painting, bouncy castle and fairground games and stalls. Entry fee is €13 per individuals or €10 per person for teams and groups of four and over. See www.facebook.comcastlerun2013 or jim@2ndcavanscouts.com.