What's on in Cavan
Scéal na Gaeilge i gCo an Chabháin
WHERE: Leabharlann Cheannais Mhic Sheáin
WHEN: 7in, Déardaoin 14ú Márta
WHAT: Seachtain na Gaeilge discussion and exhibition event, Thursday, on the subject of ‘Scéal na Gaeilge i gcontae an Chabháin: Ardscoil Bhréifne agus Gluaiseacht na hathbheochana’. Guest speakers include Aogán Ó Fearghaíl, former Uachtarán of the GAA, and Pádraig Ó Foghlú of Conradh na Gaeilge. Free of charge and refreshments served on the night. For anyone interested in local history and the Irish language, this is an event not to be missed.
Table Quiz
WHERE: Fay’s Pub, Granard
WHEN: Friday, March 15 at 9pm
WHAT: A table quiz in aid of the Easter Festival in Granard. Tables of 4 are €40. Support greatly appreciated.
Aisteoiri Muinchille
WHERE: Cootehill
WHEN: Friday, March 15 at 8.30pm
WHAT: Aisteoiri Muinchille comedy night in Nulty’s. A great way to start your St. Patrick’s Weekend. Free event.
Sean Nós dancing
WHERE: Martin Memorial Hall, Killeshandra
WHEN: Saturday, March 16, 10am
WHAT: Killeshandra CCE host a free Sean Nós dancing class with Marian Crowe.
Gaelic Coversation Group
WHERE: Farnham Arms Hotel, An Cabhán.
WHEN: Saturday, March 16, 11am
WHAT: Theme: Saint Patrick’s Day and My Family. Those who are fluent in Gaelic as well as those who would like to improve their conversational Gaelic are welcome. Other dates: April 20, May 18, June 15, the third Saturday of the month. Glór Bhréifne: (087) 640 1682 glorbhreifne@gmail.com
ÉIRU concert
WHERE: Sacred Heart Church, Arva
WHEN: Saturday, March 16
WHAT: The fabulous group ÉIRU perform a must-see concert in Sacred Heart Church, Arva. Tickets on sale. Proceeds to fund work to restore the church to its former beauty.
The Illegals With Niamh Kavanagh
WHERE: Ramor Theatre, Virginia
WHEN: Saturday, March 16, 8pm
WHAT: Classic rock-revival show promises a night of unforgettable songs.
Cavan Parkruns
WHERE: Across Co Cavan
WHEN: Saturday, March 16, 9.30am
WHAT: Why not give the Parkrun a go this Saturday? From Mullagh to Con Smith Park, Cootehill to Deerpark Forest Park, there’s a fun 5k run near you. It’s timed, sociable and best of all, totally free.
The Big Breakfast
WHERE: Tullyvin Community Centre
WHEN: St. Patrick's Day on Sunday, March 17 from 10am-1pm.
WHAT: The Big Breakfast in aid of Kill Shamrocks. Support greatly appreciated.
Lá fhéile Padraig
WHERE: Farnham Arms, Main St, Cavan
WHEN: Sunday, March 17, 3-5pm
WHAT: St Patrick's Day Session, all welcome. Part of the Nyah Traditional Music and Song Festival.
Cruxty
WHERE: Blessings, Cavan Town
WHEN: St Patrick's Night
WHAT: Mike Paterson's folk punk band offer the perfect raucous soundtrack for the day that's in it.
Open session
WHERE: Lakeside Manor, Virginia
WHEN: Sunday, March 17, 9pm
WHAT: Karen McMahon and Martin Donhoe with festival guest, Italy's Eugenio Collinassi on banjo. Part of the Nyah Traditional Music and Song Festival.
NYAH Festival Event
WHERE: Ramblin' House, Cootehill
WHEN: Tuesday, March 19
WHAT: Renowned Fermanagh singer Gabie McArdle will perform with Jim McGrath (accordion) and Fintan McManus (guitar, bouzouki).