HALLOWEEN WEEKEND WHAT'S ON
THE CAVAN CURSE
WHERE: Cootehill
WHEN: Friday October 27
WHAT: Seamus O’Rourke & Fiona Fitzpatrick in the “The Cavan Curse” at Gallonray House on Friday, October 27 at 8pm.
HALLOWEEN DISCO
WHERE: Ballyhaise
WHEN: Friday October 27
WHAT: Ballyhaise soccer club are holding a children's Hallowe'en Disco in Ballyhaise Community Centre on Friday, October 27 from 7pm to 9pm. All children from the local National Schools and surrounding areas are welcome to attend. Prizes for best fancy dress and lots more with DJ Ryan. Event will be well supervised and lots of fun guaranteed.
SOCIAL DANCING
WHERE: Abbeylara
WHEN: Friday October 27
WHAT: Philip English Band from Newbridge Co. Kildare will provide the music for the Social Dancing night on Friday, October 27 in the Parish Centre, Abbeylara. Doors open at 9.30pm Dancing from 10pm until midnight.
HALLOWEEN DISCO
WHERE: Granard
WHEN: Friday October 27
WHAT: Halloween Disco Lus na greineAnnual Halloween Disco with Fancy Dress: Starts at 6pm with lots of fun and treats on Friday October 27. Prizes for best home made costume!
SCARY WALK
WHERE: Bailieborough
WHEN: Friday October 27
WHAT: The Midsummer Festival and Christmas Lights committee are hosting a ‘Scary Walk ‘for all the family on Friday next, October 27 at 7pm from St Anne's car park (beside the lake). Please come and support. Entry fee: €10 per family, €5 per child. Fun, hot drinks and nibbles, face painting and plenty of scary stuff!!!! Join your ‘Community frights for Christmas Lights.
CD LAUNCH
WHERE: Arva
WHEN: Friday October 27
WHAT: CD launch will take place in the Breffni Arms Hotel, Arva on this Friday October 27 in Aid of Downs Syndrome Ireland. “In the shadow of the Old Mill Wheel” was recorded by Seamus Sheridan and those who have heard it already are loud in their praise of it. Special Guests will be John Glenn former lead singer with the Mainliners Showband, Kay of the Nashville Sound Band, Barney Brady – Na Fianna Band, Pauric Farrell – Fanfare Band. Music on the night by Seamus Farrell Breffni Country Band and the M.C. on the night is M.P. Cummins of Sky TV and Mid-West Radio [Co. Mayo] and also editor of Irish Country music in the Farmers Journal. Auction for 2014 Irish World Cup Jersey signed by Player’s and Subs. Raffle on the night for good prizes.
HALLOWEEN DISCO
WHERE: Mullahoran
WHEN: Friday October 27
WHAT: Mullahoran Parents Association annual Halloween Disco will be held on Friday, October 27 from 7 to 8.30pm in the Parochial Hall.
TABLE QUIZ
WHERE: Ballinamore
WHEN: Friday October 27
WHAT: The Ballinamore Men's Shed is holding their Annual Table Quiz. On Friday October 27 in Smyth's Siopa Ol at 9-30pm Tables of 4 €20 Please support.
FIREWORKS
WHERE: Kinawley
WHEN: Friday October 27
WHAT: Kinawley Community Centre Halloween Party and Fireworks on Friday, October 27, 8 pm.
POETRY LAUNCH
WHERE: Carrigallen
WHEN: Friday October 27
WHAT: Launch of ‘Human Hands’ Poetry Collection, the first collection of poems by local poet Kevin Patrick. The collection will be launched at Bredagh Old School, Carrigallen on Friday, October 27 at 8:30 pm by Eamonn Daly, former Principal of Carrigallen Vocational School. With further special guests and light refreshments on the night. All are welcome.
ThE gallant 5km/10km challenge
WHERE: Cornafean
WHEN: Saturday, October 28
WHAT: Annual fun run in aid of St. Christopher’s Hospice Cavan. This event will start and finish at MacSeains Bar Cornafean. Registration is at noon and the Challenge kicks off at 1pm. Sponsorship cards are available from St Christopher’s Hospice 049-4332999, Ciaran Weir 086-0753309, William Hughes on 086-3584700 and Village Foodstore in Crossdoney. Please come along and support this worthy cause!
STEP BACK IN TIME
WHERE: Cootehill
WHEN: Saturday October 28
What: margaret bannon lady mayoress campaign cootehill hosting step back in time the night you have all been waiting for an all - star extravaganza in don smiths lounge.
NIGHT OF NOSTALGIA
WHERE: Carrick on Shannon
WHEN: Saturday October 28
WHAT: Leitrim Person Of The Year Hubert Mc Hugh is holding a ‘Night of Nostalgia’ in the Bush Hotel in Carrick on Shannon on Saturday October 28, with Mick Flavin, Susan McCann, Louise Morrissey, Paddy O’Brien and TR Dallas! With all proceeds in aid of North West Hospice and the Irish Kidney Association – Tickets €20 are available from The Bush Hotel.
HALLOWEEN ART WORKSHOP
WHERE: Ballyjamesduff
WHEN: Saturday October 28
What: Art workshop with Veronica and Marie Smith in Cavan County Museum, Ballyjamesduff on Saturday, October 28 from 10.30am to 1pm. Age 8 years + €12 – all materials included. Bookings 049 854 4070.
SOCIAL DANCING
WHERE: Stradone
WHEN: Saturday October 28
WHAT: Dancing in Stradone Community Centre on Saturday October 28. Music by Unity Dancing from 9.30pm to 12.30am. Admission €10 including supper. All processes to Stradone Community Centre.
CAVAN LADIES GAA
WHERE: CAVAN
WHEN: Sunday October 28
WHAT: Fundraiser in the Meadow View on Saturday-Sunday, October 28-29. Country and Western on cinema screen, Nashville in the Sixties featuring Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, Johnny Cash, Jim Reeves and many more. Your support is appreciated. Details Carol Kiernan 086 164 1640 or Seamus Fay 087 454 5983.
OSKARS
WHERE: Laragh
WHEN: Saturday October 28
WHAT: Laragh Sports Partnership are holding their fundraising OsKars on Saturday night at 8pm. Doors open at 7.30pm. Tickets are still available from any committee member.
CLASS REUNION
WHERE: Moyne
WHEN: Saturday October 28
WHAT: Reunion of Moyne Community School Leaving Cert class of 1997 and Junior Cert year of 1995 and friends at 8pm in The Breffni Arms Hotel in Arvagh. Finger food and DJ playing hits of 80s & 90s tickets on door €20. Proceeds on night to SOSAD.
SOCIAL NIGHT
WHERE: Cornafean
WHEN: Saturday October 28
WHAT: Cornafean Ladies Social Night Saturday, October 28.This is a fundraising night for the Cornafean Ladies GFC. The Highstool Prophets are a well know lively band who appeal to every age and they are renowned for their live performances. Its the bank holiday weekend so it would be great if you could join us in our build up to the Ulster Final on Sunday.
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS DANCE
WHERE: Killeshandra
WHEN: Saturday October 28
WHAT: Christmas lights dance in Killeshandra Community Hall on Saturday, October 28. Music by Ian Pickens, Dancing from 10pm – 12:30am, Supper Served, Free Door Raffle Tickets €10.
HALLOWEEN CAKE SALE
WHERE: Killeshandra
WHEN: Saturday October 28
WHAT: Killeshandra Community Playgroup are hosting a Halloween Cake Sale Saturday, October 28, 10am – 1pm in Playschool Premises and Book Fair all donations of cakes, buns, breads etc greatly appreciated
REGGAE
WHERE: Ballyconnell
WHEN: Saturday October 28
WHAT: Reggae with an Irish twist, Ballyconnell Community Centre on Saturday, October 29 from 9pm to 11.30pm. for tickets call 085-766 8042, also available in Maguires shop Main Street Ballyconnell. A night not to be missed.
COME DANCING
WHERE: Glenfarne
WHEN: Saturday October 28
WHAT: Strictly Dancing with the Rainbow will be hosted on Saturday night 28 and Sunday night 29 October at The Rainbow in Glenfarne. Tickets priced €15 on sale at The Market House Blacklion and Clancy’s Glenfarne. Proceeds from this event to St Michael’s N.S., Glenfarne; Rainbow Development Fund and Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher GAA.
LOUGHAN WALK AND CYCLE
WHERE: Loghan House
WHEN: Saturday October 28
WHAT: Loughan House Sports and Social Club annual walk and cycle postponed due to inclement weather has been rescheduled to take place on Saturday, October 28. Cycle registration at 9am Loughan House. Walk registration from 10am. Start time noon Glenfarne Woods. Entry fee €10. Proceeds in aid of Pieta House and STOP suicide.
SPOOKY WALK
WHERE: Swanlinbar
WHEN: Sunday October 29
WHAT: Swanlinbar Development Association Halloween Spooky Walk will take place on Sunday, October 29 at 7pm from Trivia House. Admission €5 per family. Party afterwards.
OLD TIME DANCE
WHERE: Kinawley
WHEN: Sunday October 29
WHAT: Old time dance in Kinawley Community Centre on Sunday 29 dancing to Lakelanders from 9pm to 11.30pm. Everyone welcome.
LIP SYNC
WHERE: Kells
WHEN: Sunday October 29
WHAT: Lip sync fundraiser. Don't miss these once in a lifetime performances on Sunday October 29 in the Headfort Arms Hotel in Kells. Tickets are available from Ballinlough NS and local shops.
FUN RUN
WHERE: Knockbride
WHEN: Sunday October 29
WHAT: Tunnyduff NS. Parents Association are organising a 5k fun-run as well as a 10k run on Sunday next, October 29 at 1.30pm. Registration takes place from noon onwards at Tunnyduff Community Hall. Refreshments will be available after the run. All support will be greatly appreciated.
FAMILY FUN DAY
WHERE: Crosskeys
WHEN: Sunday October 29
WHAT: Castlerahan/Denn Juvenile GFC family day walk. From Crosskeys Church to Ballyjamesduff GFC Clubrooms. Registration at 11.30am. Juveniles €5. Adults €10 Family €20. Transport available back to cars.
MONSTER
AUCTION
WHERE: Denn
WHEN: Sunday October 29
WHAT: Monster Auction and Vintage Threshing at The Tank Bar, Denn Cross on Sunday, October 29 at noon.
COFFEE
MORNING
WHERE: Loch Gowna
WHEN: Sunday October 29
WHAT: Coffee morning/cake sale in aid of Loch Gowna Active Age Social Club will take place in St Brigid's Community Centre after mass. Cakes, buns and other home bakes would be much appreciated. Please leave in hall before mass.
FRIGHT NIGHT
WHERE: Ballinagh
WHEN: Sunday October 29
WHAT: Ballinagh Christmas Lights Committee have finalised arrangements for a Halloween Fright Night with fancy dress. Doors in the local community centre will open at 5pm and the first walk to the Ballinagh GAA grounds is timed for 5.30pm. €5 per person or €20 for all the family, and the night will conclude with a disco where light refreshments will be served.
FAMILY DAY WALK
WHERE: Crosskeys
WHEN: Sunday October 29
WHAT: Castlerahan/Denn Ladies Juvenile GFC Club are hosting a Family Day Walk on Sunday, October 29 commencing at Crosskeys Church at noon and will finish up at Castlerahan GFC clubroom in BJD. Registration is at 11:30am Juveniles €5, Adult €10 Family €20.
SPOOKTACULAR FAMILY DAY
WHERE: Belturbet
WHEN: Sunday October 29
WHAT: Happy Days Spooktacular family day on Sunday October 29. Come and support the wonderful Happy Days event. The Craft fair and Bake sale starts at 11am onwards, in the Civic Centre. All entries for the Arts, Crafts and baking competition will be on show and prize winners will be announced, this will be followed by the Happy Day’s Spooky Fancy Dress sponsored walk will also be taking place on Turbet Island. Everyone encouraged to arrive in Fancy Dress.
FUN RUN/WALK
WHERE: Mullahoran
WHEN: Sunday October 29
WHAT:Mullahoran Parents Association will hold a fun walk/run on Sunday, October 29 at noon, starting from Mullahoran NS. Everybody welcome.
HALLOWEEEN WALK
WHERE: Redhills
WHEN: Monday October 30
WHAT: A “Spooky Halloween Walk” starting at Killoughter hall, to raise funds for the new playground in Redhills. Also be a competition in the hall afterwards for the best carved pumpkin. All pumpkins to be left in the hall before the walk starts.
DOG SAFETY
WORKSHOP
WHERE: Ballinamore
WHEN: Tuesday October 31
WHAT:. The “Dogs Trust” will host a Free Dog Safety Workshop at 3pm in Ballinamore library. This will feature a furry friend and will focus on dog safety especially around Halloween. An afternoon not to be missed by dog lovers.
SCARY MOVIEW
WHERE: Ballinamore
WHEN: Tuesday October 31
WHAT: Scary movie for kids, 5pm in Ballinamore library. Children are asked to come along wearing their Halloween costumes and there will be treats for all children who come along on the evening.
HALLOWEEN PARTY
WHERE: Carrigallen
WHEN: Tuesday October 31
WHAT: Carrigallen National School Parent's Association are holding their annual children's Halloween party in the hall, from 6-8pm. €5 per child with family concessions available. Fancy dress optional.
BOXTY & BACON
WHERE: Templeport
WHEN: Tuesday October 31
WHAT: A boxty and bacon night will be held in Templeport Resource Centre on Tuesday, October 31, boxty and bacon will be served until 9pm followed by dancing to Larry and Co from 9pm to 11.30pm. Proceeds in aid of Day Centre. Please support.
COFFEE DAY
WHERE: Cavan
WHEN: Tuesday October 31
WHAT: Cuan Cancer Support Group are hosting a coffee/tea day in St Clare's building, Main Street, Cavan from 10am. All proceeds to provide free and confidential counselling service to anyone affected with cancer and their family members.