What's On for the weekend
At a loose end for what to do this weekend? Well, aside from the big Division 2 decider on Sunday afternoon as Cavan host Tipperary, there's loads of drama, gigs and dances... see for yourself:
The Factory Girls
WHERE: Manorhamilton
WHEN: March 23-24, 8.30pm
WHAT: Splodar Theatre Company present “The Factory Girls” by Frank McGuinness in The Glens Centre Manorhamilton directed by Prin Duignan. Admission €16/€12. Contact The Glens Centre on 071 9855 833.
Many Young Men
WHERE: St. Patrick’s College, Cavan
WHEN: March 23-24
WHAT: St. Patrick’s College, Cavan along with students from Loreto College and Breifne College present a night of drama and music featuring “Many Young Men of Twenty” from Wednesday to Saturday. Tickets available from the school office and Eason’s. Admission €8.
Variety Show
WHERE: Tunnyduff Hall
WHEN: Thursday, March 23-24
WHAT: Knockbride Show are hosting their 10th annual variety show, doors opening at 8pm each night. A fun-filled night of comedy, song, music and dance is promised.
Juno & The Paycock
WHERE: Ramor Theatre, Virginia
WHEN: March 23-24
WHAT: Virginia Drama Group lift the curtain on their second production 'Juno and the Paycock' by Sean O'Casey, starting 8pm. Bookings at www.ramortheatre.com
Hilarious farce
WHERE: Townhall Theatre Cavan, 72nd Drama Festival
WHEN: Friday March 23, 8pm
WHAT: Clanabogan Drama Circle present Ray and Michael Cooney's: Tom, Dick and Harry
Rumour has it
WHERE: St Patrick's Hall, Shercock 32nd Drama Festival
WHEN: Friday March 23 8:00pm
WHAT: Kilmyshal Drama Grolup stage Neil Simon's: Rumours
ORIGINS LIVE MUSIC
WHERE: Blessings Bar, Cavan
WHEN: Friday, March 23, 9pm
WHAT: Following the release of their debut EP 'I'm So Confused' and a sold out EP launch at Whelan's, Bicurious will be taking to the Blessings stage this Friday. They will be joined by the Jobseekerz, Cavan's favourite psychedelic funk rockers. Opening the night will be the boys in Ape Rising showcasing their futuristic and spacey prog melodies.
Singing Workshop
WHERE: Blacklion
WHEN: Saturday, March 24, 10.30am-3pm
WHAT: The Big Spring Sing Together event is in The Market House Blacklion. Pre book rate €20. Contact Sarah 087 762 0523 or sarah@sarahgarden.ie. Pay on the day cost €25. All welcome.
Keane Classic Drama
WHERE: Townhall Theatre Cavan, 72nd Drama Festival
WHEN: Saturday March 24 8:00pm
WHAT: Corofin Dramatic Society stage John B Keane's: Big Maggie
Social Dancing
WHERE: Cross Hall
WHEN: Saturday, March 24
WHAT: Music by Jimmy Hynes & His Band. Dancing 10pm-12.30am. Supper served.
‘Spin-A-Thon’
WHERE: Tesco, Bailieborough
WHEN: Saturday, March 24, 9am to 9pm
WHAT: In aid of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Fund. Please support.
Longford County Ploughing
WHERE: Carrickedmond, Co. Longford
WHEN: Sunday, March 25
WHAT: For ploughing competitions galore, horses a-plenty, vintage machines of every kind in action and lots of colourful new machinery in the trade exhibition, this is a great place for all the family to explore, relax and absorb the healthy spring fresh air.
From Under The Bed
WHERE: Ballinagh Community Centre
WHEN: Sunday, March 25, 8pm
WHAT: Ballinagh GAA are hosting a play from Seamus O'Rourke called 'From Under The Bed'. Tickets cost €15 and are available in all local shop outlets and on the door on the night. A donation will be made to Ballinagh National School Autism Unit.
Dark comedy
WHERE: Townhall Theatre Cavan, 72nd Drama Festival
WHEN: Sunday March 25 8:00pm
WHAT: Enniscorthy Drama Group bring you Martin McDonagh's: The Beauty Queen of Leenane
Auto-Jumble Craft and Model Fair
WHERE: Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre
WHEN: Sunday, March 25 at 11am
WHAT: Auto-Jumble Craft and Model Fair, Breffni Vintage Club Ltd, Cavan.
Croagh Patrick Challenge registration
WHERE: Ballinagh
WHEN: Sunday, March 25, 4-6pm.
WHAT: Croagh Patrick to Ballinagh Challenge 2018 will take place on Saturday, June 30 and registration for the event is in Cronin's Lounge.
Fun Walk
WHERE: Cootehill
WHEN: Sunday, March 25
WHAT: Family fun walk for Amelie who suffers from Rett Syndrome who will attempt to walk from the Enterprise Centre Station Road to St Michael’s Hall, Cootehill.
All proceeds to the development of suitable bedroom in her home. Come in fancy dress if you wish. Please support.
I’m A Celebrity
Fundraiser
WHERE: Mullagh
WHEN: Sunday, March 25
WHAT: Car treasure hunt fun for all the family, registration from 12 noon. First Car away at 12.30pm. €20 per car. Starting point St. Kilian’s Heritage Centre. Contact Elisha 087-6001718.
Trad Irish Concert
WHEN: Sunday, March 25, 6-10pm
WHERE: Mullahoran Parochial Hall
WHAT: Mullahoran Apostolic Society 49th Traditional Irish Concert in aid of Foreign Missions; organised by Antoin MacGabhann. Tea & sandwiches served. Admission €15.