Whats on for the weekend
It's an action packed line-up around the county this weekend. Are you heading to Rhythm & Sticks in The Imperial on Sunday evening or the ceilí in Stradone tonight or Derek Ryan in Abbeylara. Elsewhere there's drama in Mullagh, a vintage run in Shercock and plenty more besides... check it out!
Synge photo display
Where: St Kilian’s Heritage Centre, Mullagh
When: All week
What: As part of the Kilian/Synge Fest 2015 an exhibition of photographs by dramatist John Millington Synge will be displayed in St Kilian’s Heritage Centre all week – free admission.
Marking closure of Cortober NS
Where: Cortober National School
When: Friday, June 12
What: Cortober NS will close its doors for the final time on Friday, June 12 at 7.30pm. The Board of Management will hold an open night to mark the contribution of the school to the community over the past 130 years.
Mass will be celebrated in the school by Fr PJ Fitzpatrick, followed by light refreshments, entertainment and an opportunity for past pupils, parents and the wider community to meet, chat and reminisce. Everyone welcome.
Barbecue
Where: Bredagh Old School
When: Friday, June 12
What: Bredagh Old School Barbecue - gates open at 7pm and food will be served from 7.30pm. Adults €10, Children €5. All are welcome!
Stradone Ceili
Where: Stradone Community Centre
When: Friday, June 12
What: Ceili with music by Co Antrim’s famous Raymond Loney. Dancing 9.30pm-12.30am Admission €7 or £5 including supper.
Breffni Challenge relaunch
Where: Breffni Arms Hotel, Arva
When: Friday, June 12, 8pm,
What: Re-launch of the brand new Breffni 3 Province Challenge. The launch night will bring advice from running and cycling experts, nutrition and skincare specialists, tips on nutrition and diet for sportspeople, clothing and footwear specialists and an opportunity to speak to the representatives of St. Luke’s Oncology Trust, Breast Cancer Research and Cavan/Monaghan Cancer Home Care Association.
With live music from Tempo, this promises to be great night for all!
Kilian/Synge Fest 2015
Where: St Kilian’s Heritage Centre, Mullagh
When: Friday, June 12
What: As part of the Kilian/Synge Fest 2015 Inauguration of German/Irish Society of Co. Cavan in St Kilian’s Heritage Centre at 8pm. All Welcome.
Derek Ryan Dance
Where: Abbeylara, Parish Centre
When: Friday, June 12
What: A night to remember happening in Abbeylara new Parish Centre on with one of Ireland’s top acts, Derek Ryan and his band, with support acts - Mary O’Connor and Bernie Heaney. Come along and enjoy the fun.
Newstage Theatre Mullagh
When: Friday, June 12, 8.30pm
Where: Mullagh Hall
What: Newstage Theatre Mullagh presents 'We Were Brothers’ by Felicity McCall which charts the fate of Irish nationalists and unionists who fought side by side during WW1.
Directed by Liam Daly. Tickets €10 at door. €5 OAPs and students. Local youth drama supporting local youth orchestra.
Vintage Road Run
Where: Shercock to Bundoran
When: Saturday, June 13
What: Sillan Vintage Road Run from Shercock to Bundoran in aid of Temple Street Children’s Hospital. Leaving Fair Hill Shercock at 9.30am. Passing through and collecting in Cootehill, Cavan Town, Ballyconnell before reaching Manorhamilton, Sligo and Bundoran. Contact Cyril Carey 086 0561 003 or Paul Sheridan on 087 2486 742.
Sean Clarke Memorial Cup
Where: Shercock
When: Saturday, June 13, 7pm
What: Shercock and Kingscourt Senior teams meet in the inaugural Sean Clarke Memorial Cup. Activities on the day begin at 4pm when teams from Shercock, Kingscourt, Bailieborough and Knockbride contest an U10 blitz. Proceeds go to the Irish Cancer Society and Cavan-Monaghan Palliative Care.
Coffee Day
Where: Newtowngore
When: Saturday, June 13, 2-6pm
What: Ruth Morrow invites everybody to her home in Newtowngore next. Ruth is holding the annual coffee afternoon in aid of the Leitrim Branch of MS.
Charity Table Quiz
Where: Killinkere Leisure Centre
When: Saturday June 13, 9pm
What: Table quiz in aid of UCD Volunteers Overseas and Nurture Africa; €40 per table of 4. All funds raised on the night will assist in the development of a therapy and rehabilitation service for children with disabilities in Uganda. Contact Mary on 086 3493 816.
Gospel & St Mary’s School Choirs present
Where: Ramor Theatre
When: Saturday, June 13
What: Virginia Gospel Choir with the Children of St Mary’s Nationl School Choir present 'Souled Out’. Booking 049 8547074 or www.ramortheatre.com
Charity walk
Where: Crosskeys
When: Saturday, June 13, 7pm
What: 5k Charity Walk/Run in aid of equipment for children’s ward Cavan General Hospital. This walk organised by Denn Juvenile Football Club commences from St. Mathews Park, Crosskeys. Registration from 6.30pm. Cost €10 and €20 per family. Refreshments served.
Social Dancing
Where: Ballinagh Community Centre
When: Saturday, June 13
What: Music by Sho Bud with dancing from 10pm-1am. Supper served.
Class reunion
Where: Breffni Arms Hotel, Arva
When: Saturday, June 13, at 9pm
What: Moyne Community School Class Reunion 1990-1995. Admission €10. there will be light refreshments served and music on the night by DJ Black Steel.
Moynalty Yoga Festival
Where: Moynalty
When: Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14
What: A celebration of yoga with loads of relaxing events.
Saturday evening concert featuring a sound bath, music and chanting. Inspirational and informative talks will be provided by leading experts in their different fields. A variety of healing therapies will be on offer at a minimal fee.
On Sunday we greet the new day with Yoga at Sunrise. We’re going to celebrate the close of the Yoga Festival with a healing water ritual on Sunday evening. See moynaltyyogafest.com
Killeshandra Comhaltas
Where: Lough Bawn Hotel
When: Saturday, June 11, 9pm.
What: Killeshandra CCE monthly session. All welcome.
Social Dancing
Where: Bailieborough Community Centre
When: Saturday, June 13
What: Dance the night away to music by J&S Sound.
Camogie cake sale
Where: Maudabawn
When: Sunday, June 14
What: Drumgoon Camogie club will host cake sale in Gallonray House after 10.30am Mass in Maudabawn. Anyone with cakes can hand them in to Gallonray House in Saturday, June 13 from 6-7pm.
Sean Maguire Tribute
Where: Hideaway, Cloncovid
When: Sunday, June 14, 5pm
What: A music Tribute to the late great Sean Maguire. All musicians very welcome.
Breakfast for the ladies
Where: Ballymachugh
When: Sunday, June 14, 10am-1.30pm
What: Ballymachugh Ladies Football Association will bring the parish together for a breakfast morning and cake sale in Sheelin Park, Ballyheelan. A draw will be held on the day for a great prize of €100. Please come early and enjoy the full Irish and also pick up dessert. We will have a bit of bia, ól, craic agus céol.
Annual Field Service
Where: Campstown
When: Sunday, June 14, 3.30pm
What: The 42nd annual Field Service will be held in the field of Mr Robert McCrea, Campstown, Mountain Lodge Road, Cootehill. Guest speaker is Mr George Barkely with special singing from Ballybay Country Gospel Group. Refreshments will be served. Children’s meeting during the service. Families welcome.
Mullagh Picnic
Where: Mullagh Hill
When: Sunday, June 14
What: Family fun picnic will be hosted on Mullagh Hill. Meeting at the Lake at 3pm. Any donations will be gratefully accepted for St. Vincent de Paul, Mullagh Conference. Contact: 083 1602 514 or 086 8365 508. Don’t forget your picnic basket!
Sponsored walk
Where: Loch Gowna
When: Sunday, June 14, noon
What: Gowna Ladies FC are organising a sponsored 5km walk/run. Registration from 11.45am in the community centre. Everyone welcome. Please come out and show your support to the girls.
Help for Oncology Unit
Where: Plunkett Park, Kilnaleck
When: Sunday, June 14 at 12.30pm
What: A 5k run/walk will start at 12.30pm. Registration from 10.30am. All proceeds to the Oncology Unit in Cavan General Hospital. Contact Elizabeth Lynch 087 904 5012 or Mart Galligan Lynch on 086 166 1538.
Whist Drive
Where: Granard Community Centre
When: Sunday, June 14 at 8.45pm
What: Whist drive in aid of Guide Dogs for the Blind. All welcome.
Rhythm & Sticks
Where: The Imperial Bar, Cavan Town
When: Sunday, June 14, 9pm
What: Popular band Rhythm and Sticks will be livening up main street in Cavan Town with an early gig on Sunday night. No cover charge on the door.
Music Session
Where: Maudabawn
When: Monday, June 15
What: Live music session every Monday night at Gallonray House from 9pm.