What's on for the weekend
Wondering what to do for the weekend? Check out our what's on event guide to help you decide. Highlights include a Harvest Social Dance in Arva, Drumalee's Strictly Come Dancing in the Hotel Kilmore and the staging of '9 to 5' the musical in Tullyvin, as well as the usual fun runs, table quizzes, cake sales and much, much more.
HARVEST SOCIAL DANCE
A Grand Harvest Social Dance will take place in The Breffni Arms Hotel, Arva, this evening (Friday), November 17. It follows the very successful Valentine's Social Dance, which had a terrific crowd, wonderful music, and a fabulous supper served by the Breffni Arms. The music is again by the very popular “Lancers” – with a great mix of dance old and not so old, and a great new dance for the occasion – 'Apples in Orchards', - a very apt name for a Harvest Social Dance, don’t you think. Come along for a great night! Proceeds go to Arva Active Age. Doors open at 9.30. Dancing from 10pm-12.30 am. Door and spot prizes.
MUSICAL
WHERE: Tullyvin Community Centre
WHEN: Wednesday, November 15 to Saturday, November 18
WHAT: ‘9 to 5’ - shows are on November 15-18 starting at 8pm. Jam packed with great songs, music and plenty of laughs. For tickets contact 089 707 9960.
DRAMA
WHERE: Ramor Theatre, Virginia
WHEN: Friday and Saturday, November 17-18
WHAT: ‘Doubt: A Parable’ by John Patrick Shanley returns for another four-night run in the Ramor - this time directed by Padraic McIntyre. Ramor Players will present this multi-award winning work in Virginia for four nights only on Friday, November 17 and Saturday November 18 and again the following weekend, Friday, November 24 and Saturday, November 25.
HISTORY LECTURE
WHERE: Virginia, Riverfront Hotel
WHEN: Friday, November 17, 8.30pm
WHAT: Virginia and District Historical Society host a lecture on 'The life of Countess Markievicz - The Rebel Countess'. The speaker well be John Smith, BA, H- Dip in Ed, MA, history teacher and local historian.
SOCIAL DANCE
Where: Cross Hall
When: Friday, November 17
What: Dancing to the popular sound of Curtis Magee. Dancing from 10pm-12.30am. Supper served.
TABLE QUIZ
WHERE: Stray Sod, Bunnoe
WHEN: Friday, November 17
WHAT: Bunnoe playschool committee host quiz at 8.30pm. Table of four is €40. Lots of prizes.
FAMILY FUN NIGHT
WHERE: Stradone Community Centre
WHEN: Friday, November 17
WHAT: Laragh Foróige Club presents a Family Fun Night fundraiser in aid of Cavan Autism Parents Support Group in from 8-10.30pm. All welcome.
TABLE QUIZ
WHERE: Seven Horseshoes Belturbet
WHEN: Friday, November 17
WHAT: Rorys Juveniles host a fundraising quiz at 8pm. All welcome. Contact 086 8107 385.
CAR BOOT SALE
WHERE: Granard
WHEN: Saturday, November 18
WHAT: Car boot sale in Church Green of the Church of Ireland. Cars €10.
CULTURE NIGHT
WHERE: Cavan Rugby Club
WHEN: Saturday November 18
WHAT: County Cavan Cricket Club are hosting a Cultural night from 5-10 pm, packed with food, dance, musicians, magicians and mini disco. Tickets adults €10, children (5-12 years) €5, younger children go free. Contact Ganesan 086 8513 326.
COME DINE WITH ME
WHERE: O’Neills Restaurant, Redhills
WHEN: Saturday, November 18
WHAT: “Come Dine With Me” fundraiser in aid of the Redhills playground.
PRESENTATION
AND DANCE
WHERE: Cross Lounge
WHEN: Saturday, November 18
WHAT: Presentation of the proceeds from the Stradone tractor run to Lisdarn Unit for the Elderly. Music by Nigel Livingstone.
ANNUAL IRISH NIGHT
WHERE: Ballyconnell Community Centre
WHEN: Saturday, November 18, 8.30pm
WHAT: Irish night in aid of Woodford Hurling.
CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISER
WHERE: Ballyhaise
WHEN: Saturday, November 18
WHAT: Ballyhaise-Castletara Social Club for the elderly, the Club will hold its annual Christmas Fundraiser in Anthony Brady's Lounge. Music by Matthew Keaney. Hamper on the door. Prizes galore. Supper served.
CAKE SALE
WHERE: Kill
WHEN: November 18-19
WHAT: Kill Community Alert annual cake sale after masses in Kill and Corick. Proceeds to senior citizens Christmas party.
SCIENCE EVENTS
WHERE: Edgeworthstown
WHEN: November 17-18
WHAT: As part of Science Week 2017, the Edgeworth Society are organising a number of events on Friday the 17th and Saturday, November 18. Exploration Dome and a Reptile Zoo in the Green, Professor Conleth Hussey will visit local schools with his Playground Science programme. On Friday in the Green, Edgeworthstown at 8pm Professor Hussey will give a talk titled 'The God Particle' known as Higgs Bosom which is the subject of ground breaking research at CERN. This event is free; everyone welcome. Contact 6671801, 087 2241351.
FUNDRAISER QUIZ
WHERE: Killinkere Leisure Centre
WHEN: Saturday, November 18
WHAT: Fundraiser in aid of The Steele Family, Lissannymore who lost their family home through fire. (See page 1) Table Quiz and Auction at 8:30pm. €40 per table (Adults €10/Students & Senior Citizens €5).
Sinfonia orchestra
WHERE: Town Hall Cavan
WHEN: Sunday, November 19
WHAT: Cavan Sinfonia Orchestra under the leadership of Sue King, bring their varied programme to Townhall Cavan. The 30 piece orchestra play music from traditional to jazz and Handel to Holst.
They are holding an afternoon concert at 3pm. Doors at 2:30pm. Special guests are the Song Sisters. Tickets €10 available at the door and from members. Raffle during the interval for St. Christopher’s Hospice Cavan.
STRICTLY COME DANCING
WHERE: Cavan Town, Kilmore Hotel
WHEN: Sunday, November 19
WHAT: Drumalee GAA with SOSAD and Cavan Lighthouse, presents Strictly Come Dancing. Doors open at 7pm.
DAY OF REMEMBRANCE
WHERE: Belturbet
WHEN: Sunday, November 19
WHAT: Martina Crudden is organising a 'Remembrance Event' for road traffic victims from 2-4pm at Castle Saunderson, Belturbet. Face painting and bouncy castles for the children and all family members are invited.
TRACTOR RUN
WHERE: Granard
WHEN: Sunday, November 19
WHAT: Granard Christmas Lights committee host annual Tractor Run in conjunction with Stephen Garland HSCT campaign. Registration from 11am in Granard Farmers Mart.
SOCIAL EVENING
WHERE: Belturbet
WHEN: Sunday, November 19
WHAT: Kilmore Diocesan P.T.A.A annual Social Evening.Mass at 3.30pm in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Belturbet followed by dinner in The Seven Horseshoes. Music by Seamus Farrell, Tickets €25 - from Rosaleen on 087 245 0692 or Hugh on 083 484 1714 or local Pioneer centre 049 95 2274.
CAKE SALE
WHERE: Laragh
WHEN: Sunday, November 19
WHAT: Cake sale in aid of Laragh Christmas Tree & Lighting after masses in Laragh & Carrickallen.
5K RUN/WALK
WHERE: Cootehill
WHEN: Sunday, November 19
WHAT: Walk/run and launch of Outdoor Gym at Boyle Park, Cootehill, 2.30pm.
HISTORY TALK
WHERE: Bunnoe Community Centre
WHEN: Tuesday, November 21
WHAT: Fr Liam Kelly gives talk on 'The Parish of Drung in the Middle Ages ' at 8pm. Everyone welcome.