What's on for the weekend
Wondering what to do for the weekend? Let us help you decide, check out our events guide from community quizzes to race nights, dancing, sports and much more...
Ballyjamesduff Musical Society
Present ‘Hall of Fame Frolics’
Where: St joseph's Hall, Ballyjamesduff
When: Thurs 9th/Fri 10th/ Sat 11th March
What: Ballyjamesduff's entertainment highlight of the year. Booking office: 049 855 1000.
See p37 for details.
Dancing in Killeshandra Community Hall
Where: Killeshandra Community Hall
When: Friday, March 10
What: Vincie Carr and Anne McGrory return to the Community Hall by popular request to provide the music for the dancers. An enjoyable evening dancing and listening to entertaining music, and superb refreshments. Dancing 10pm-12.30am, Free raffle, refreshments, admission €10.
Retirement function
Where: The Flying Saucer, Drumliffe
When: Friday, March 10, 9.30pm
What: Retirement do for Mr. Jimmy O’Neill. Music and Refreshments. Everyone welcome.
Table Quiz
Where: Cross Stradone
When: Friday, March 10, 9pm
Wheat: Quiz in aid of trip to Zambia for three local students Jamie Cooney, Oisin Callaghan & Max O’Dea. Breifne College who are partaking in a two week work programme in conjunction with the Irish Sisters of Mercy in Mazabuka in Central Zambia. Money raised will be given directly to the sisters by the students when they arrive in May for development projects and for equipment for a special needs school and sponsorship for education programmes. A raffle will take place on the night with 1st prize of 2 tickets for Coldplay concert and many other prizes. Refreshments will be served. Contact: 087 6484 832.
Fun Quiz
Where: Gallonray House
When: Friday March 10
What: Table quiz in aid of Holy Family School will take place in Gallonray House on Friday March 10. Please support.
Johnny Brady and Band
Where: Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell
When: Friday, March 10, 10pm
What: Johnny Brady plays a fundraising dance for St St Mary's NS in Belturbet. The show features a guest appearance from Cormac McCann on keyboards. Tickets €20 available from Slieve Russell Hotel, The Gift Shop – 0499526444 and Convent of Mercy N.S. 049 9522922 or 049-9522072.
Horse Racing Night
Where: Kilnaleck
When: Friday, March 10
What: in aid of Kilnaleck County Fleadh and Kilnaleck Town Development. Tom Michael Hill's, Kilnaleck. First race 9pm. All support greatly appreciated. For more information or to purchase a horse please contact Eugene on 086-2759094.
Lavey Ladies Presentation Evening
Where: Lavey
When: Saturday, March 11, 7pm
What: The Club are having a presentation evening in the Community Centre for all age groups from U11 to Senior. A night full of music, dance, celebrations and special guests with refreshments served. Everyone welcome.
Evening of Traditional Music
Where: Cootehill Presbyterian Church
When: Saturday, March 11, 8.15pm
What: Traditional Irish group Slemish play their own music. There will be an array of traditional instruments and praise songs. All welcome. Admission free.
Charity Fun Run/Walk
Where: Kingscourt
When: Saturday, March 11
What: 5k or 10k event in Kingscourt. Registration at 10am at Kingscourt Stars, GAA pitch. Run starts at 11am. All proceeds go to Lung Transplant Unit at Mater Hospital, in association re CF Ireland. All support gratefully appreciated. Refreshments served afterwards.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Where: Corn Mill Theatre, Carrigallen
When: Saturday, March 11
What: Jolly Promotions present Goldilocks and the Three Bears Sing-along. An unforgettable live stage production of song and laughter that the children will love. Show starts at 1pm & 3pm. Booking: 087 2570363 between 10am-4pm.
Country Club
Where: Hotel Kilmore
When: Saturday night, March 11
What: Eamonn Jackson set to play the Hotel Kilmore's ever popular Country Club!
Trad music
Where: MacSeains Bar & Lounge
When: Saturday, March 11, 9pm
What: Traditional night with Killeshandra Comhaltas. Everyone welcome. Cornafean Tel: 049 4337138
Cavan Walkers
Where: Leitrim
When: Sunday, March 12
What: This week's walk is on the Keeloges in North West Leitrim. Meet at The Orchard Bar, Cavan at 9am and Spar, Derrylin at 9:25am. Follow their Facebook page or contact cavanwalkers@live.com for information.
Cavan Match
Where: Omagh
When: Sunday, 2pm throw-in
What: With Mattie McGleenan's men facing a tough task to avoid relegation from Division 1, they take on Tyrone. Tough match, Cavan need all our support.
Angling competition
Where: Gowna
When: Sunday, March 12
What: North Longford Angling club host a Boat (Pike) Fishing competition on Loch Gowna Lake. Fishing from 11am to 4pm. Entry will be taken at Dernaferst car park. All are welcome.
Annual Tractor Run
Where: Bunlahy
When: Sunday, March 12
What: Bunlahy Area Action Group Annual Tractor Run, leaves from Creegan’s at noon. Registration costs €20 and will start at 10-11.30 am. Breakfast served. All types of tractors, lorries, cars etc welcome.
Darts Extravaganza
Where: MacSeains Bar & Lounge
When: Sunday, March 12
What: County Cavan Darts Final's Day starting at 1pm and presentation of medals to the Winning All Ireland Shield Champions, the Cavan County Team. A great day of darts entertainment guaranteed with food available on the day. Everyone welcome.
Bawn-Latton celebration
Where: Starts at Bawn Chapel
When: Sunday, March 12
What: The Bawn-Latton community are celebrating 100 years of Latton GFC with a parade from Bawn Chapel to Latton O'Rahilly's GAA Centre. Assembly at 3.30pm. Contact Mary at 086 819 6718.
Yoga classes
Where: Carrigallen
When: Monday, March 13
What: Yoga starting on Monday, March 13, in Bredagh Old School Carrigallen. Beginners 7.45pm; Intermediate 9pm. Bring a mat and blanket. Contact Julie for information on 087 1252213.
Lip Sync
Where: St. Aidan's Cootehill
When: Tuesday, March 14, 7.30pm
What: St. Aidan's TY students will perform 'Lip Sync Through The Ages' with music, dance and costume from the sixties to the present. This one night only event continues our 50th anniversary celebrations. Tickets available from the school office.
WWI history meeting
Where: Aughakillymaude
When: Tuesday, March 14 at 8.30pm
What: Aughakillymaude Mummers Centre, Derrylin. Historical Society Meeting. Speaker Natasha Martin from Enniskillen Museum on the Enniskillen Fullers darkest days in 1917’s WW1 blood bath. A night not to be missed. Usual cup of tea and chat.
Ballroom Dancing
Where: Errigal Country House Hotel, Cootehill
When: Wednesday, March 15
What: Checkers provide the music for the midweek dancers.
Drama festival
Where: Shercock
When: Starts Thursday, March 16, 8.30pm nightly
What: The 31st Annual Shercock Drama Festival's eight nights of drama begins with the popular Corn Mill Theatre Group from Carrigallen present Brian Friel's 'Philadelphia Here I Come'.