What's on for the weekend
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Ladies Night
Where: Keepers Arms Bawnboy
When: Friday, September 30 at 8pm
What: Templeport Ladies LGFA are holding a Ladies Night - a fun night which will include Make-Up, Fashion, Jewellery, Hair and lots more. Tickets €10 which will include entry into raffle with 1st prize being €300 voucher for Kingsley Hotel Cork, 2nd prize is €150 voucher for Ciuin Spa at Slieve Russell Hotel.
Killeshandra dance
Where: Killeshandra Community Hall
When: Friday, September 30
What: A dance in Killeshandra Community Hall not to be missed on this Friday, September 30 dancing to Pat McKenna and Glenshane Country famous for his hit song 'Wind on the Hill’ supper served everyone warmly welcome. Also on Thursday night’s at 8pm dancing classes with Marian Bradley continue, learn the Jive, how to Quickstep, Waltz, Foxtrot and a host of two hand dances that Marian revived.
BBQ at Men’s Shed
Where: Camcas Centre, Ballyconnell
When: Friday, September 30, 6.30pm
What: Free Community BBQ sponsored by Realta Cafe. All welcome especially if you would like to find out more about the Men’s Shed.
Fundraiser table quiz
Where: Cross Lounge, Stradone
When: Friday, September 30
What: Laragh Utd Camogie and Football Minor fundraiser table quiz on Friday, September 30 in The Cross Lounge. Please give us your full support.
O’Mara Book Signing
Where: Bailie Stores, Bailieborough
When: Saturday, October 1
What: Alan O’Mara Author of the best-selling book “The Best is yet to Come”, is coming to Bailie Stores on Saturday, October 1 at 12pm to do a book signing. Alan’s book is flying off the shelves all over the country.
German Doctor visits Ozanam Centre
Where: Ozanam Centre, Cavan
When: Saturday, October 1 at 8pm
What: Dr Klaus-Dieter John shares the amazing story of Diospi Suyana Hospital in Peru. In 1998 the German surgeon, Klaus-Dieter John and his wife, Martina sacrificed lucrative academic careers to work for five years in a mission hospital in Ecuador. There they witnessed how the neglected Indians suffered appallingly from the diseases related to poverty. By September 2000, Klaus-Dieter and Martina developed an overwhelming passion for building a mission hospital, but they would need millions of pounds and many volunteers. Against all the odds the hospital was completed and dedicated in 2007. Since then the forgotten Quechua community has been transformed. Here Dr Klaus-Dieter’s amazing story of how they achieved the seemingly impossible.
Seasonal Workshop
Where: Diocesan Centre, Cullies
When: Saturday, October 1
What: Seasonal Workshop with famed Nóirín Ni Riain, singer, writer, teacher of Celtic/spiritual music in Diocesan Centre on this Saturday, October 1, 10-4pm; bookings essential 049 4375004
Defibrillator Certs
Where: Watty’s Rock Bar, Finea
When: Saturday, October 1
What: Those who trained in the Defibrillator course held some time ago are being presented with their certificates at a function in Watty’s Rock Bar, Finea on October 1. Music and raffle. All welcome.
Up for The Match
Where: Killinkere
When: Saturday, October 1
What: Killinkere GFC are hosting an “Up for the Match” Special on Saturday, October 1, the eve of our Intermediate Final. Banter and craic with members of the ’82 winning team, plus special guests on the night. “Throw in” at 8pm after showing the All-Ireland Final Replay at 5pm in the Lounge! The very best of luck to all for the final on Sunday.
Car Boot Sale
Where: Drum
When: Saturday, October 1, 10am-1pm
What: Will be held in Drum this Saturday, October 1, 10am-1pm. All proceeds in aid of 'Wee Drummers’ Community Childcare Centre.
Car boot sale/cake sale
Where: Virginia Community Health Centre
When: Saturday, October 1
What: Car boot sale and cake sale in aid of Virginia Community Health Centre Residents’ Comfort Fund in the car park of Virginia Community Health Centre on Saturday, October 1 from 9am-1pm Cars: €10 Vans €20. No trailers please. Gates open at 8am.
Craft Fair
Where: Slieve Russell Hotel
When: Sunday, October 2, noon-5pm
What: Craft & Gift Fair in Slieve Russell Hotel on Sunday, October 2 from noon-5pm. For more info please phone 049 4364 877.
Country Music Extravaganza
Where: Landmark Hotel, Carrick on Shannon
When: Monday, October 3
What: Extravaganza on Monday, October 3 in the Landmark Hotel, Carrick on Shannon in aid of Join Our Boys & Leitrim Association of People with Disabilities. Run by Peter & Josephine McLoughlin, Mohill. With a wealth of great artists such as The JCB Man, Seamus Moore, Patrick Feeney, Kieran Rosney, Eamon Jackson, Shane Owens, Mich Flavin, Trevor Moyles, Kathy Durkin, Eunice Moran, Mary O’Connor, Olivia Douglas. Admission €15, doors open at 8pm, show starts 9pm. Tickets available by contacting Peter on 087 2973042. Compere on the night Eugene Murphy T.D. support band Busy Fingers.
Frolics 2017 auditions
Where: St. Joseph’s Hall, Ballyjamesduff
When: Tuesday October 4
What: Audition evening for all new members who wish to be involved in 'Frolics 2017’ on Tuesday October 4 in St. Joseph’s Hall, Ballyjamesduff at 6pm. Ballyjamesduff Musical Society welcome new members each year and look forward to meeting you and sharing with you our plans for the show.
Film @ Ramor
Where: Ramor Theatre, Virginia
When: Tuesday, October 4 at 8pm
What: 'Mustang’ - debut of Turkish filmmaker Deniz Gamze Erguven is a sensitive and powerful portrait of sisterhood. In a Turkish village, five orphaned sisters (Günes Sensoy, Tugba Sunguroglu, Elit Iscan) live under strict rule while members of their family prepare their arranged marriages.
SVP concert
Where: Hotel Castlepollard
When: Wednesday, October 5
What: All roads lead to Castlepollard on Wednesday, October 5, when the SVP will hold a variety concert in the Hotel Castlepollard commencing at 8pm. Artists including Charlie Arkins, John Hogan, Eamon Jackson, Camillus Egerton, Mick Galvin, Ita Tighe and many more. Proceeds in aid of local SVP work.