What's on in Cavan this weekend?
Launch of the Breffni Challenge
WHERE: Breffni Arms Hotel.
WHEN: Friday, July 5, at 9pM
WHAT: You are invited to attend and meet with representatives of the three charities which benefit from the event. In its 23 year history, the Breffni Challenge has raised well in excess of €1million for cancer care and research.
Suntown: Granard’s Midsummer Festival
WHERE: Granard.
WHEN: July 5-7.
WHAT: Inspired by the olden Gaelic term Grian Árd which relates back to Granard being a beacon hill and sacred site. The official opening will take place on Friday July 5th at 7.30pm in Granard Townhall, with thanks to Longford Library Services.
Summer Gala Concert
WHERE: The Rustic Inn, Abbeyshrule
WHEN: Saturday, July 6, 8pm.
WHAT: Featuring The Gateway Singers, Buncrana, Paul Hennessy and other guest artists. A raffle will also be held on the night with some lovely goodies up for grabs. All proceeds in aid of Irish Motor Neurone Association, The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Longford and Palliative Care Longford. Tickets €10 and are available from The Alzheimer Society office on Earl Street, The Rustic Inn, Abbeyshrule, Mollaghan’s Dublin Street and many other outlets throughout the county. For further details contact Kathryn on 086 8226894.
Social Dance
Where: Cross Hall, Mullagh (A82 H704)
When: Saturday, July 6, 9-11:30pm.
What: Social Dancing with music by Pat Mulchrone
Lavey Ladies Fun Run
WHERE: Lavey Community Centre
WHEN: Sunday, July 7. The race starts at 11:30am with registration from 10:30am onwards.
WHAT: The annual fun run (5k and 10k). Some of the proceeds will be donated to the Help Mags Find Relief fund. Great way to get out and support a good cause, everyone is welcome.
Downland Crafts
WHERE: Slieve Russell Hotel
WHEN: , July 7, from 12 noon to 5pm
WHAT: Annual Summer Craft and Gift Fair, free admission.
Heritage Day at Margaret of New Orleans
WHERE: Margaret’s Cottage, Tully South, Carrigallen, H12X003, from 2 pm to 5 pm
WHEN: Sunday, July 7.
WHAT: Admission is free. Voluntary donations welcome and appreciated. Our afternoon activities include: Bug Hunt – Loy Diggers – Come look at the Bees – Donkey Creels and Cart – Gypsy Wagon – Bread Making – Food at the Shed/Taste of Ukraine – Glenview Museum – Thatching Demo - Woodland Games – Treasure Hunt – Drummully Boxty – Butter Churning – Woolen Doll Making – Old Time Challenge – Guess the Bull’s Weight – Arts & Crafts – Painting a Memory Stone – Face Painting and much much more. Plenty for the family, young, old and in between to enjoy, relax and unwind. Music supplied by a collection of Margaret of New Orleans CLG Friends and neighbours. See us on Facebook/Instagram and on www.margaretsbirthplace.
Email: margaretofneworleans@gmail.com Phone: 089-2712131.
Longford Agri Show
WHERE: Ennybegs, Longford.
WHEN: July 7.
WHAT: One of the oldest Agricultural Shows in Ireland.
Swap Shop
WHERE: Community Services Hub, The Den, Ballinamore (N41 R522).
WHEN: Tuesday, July 9.
WHAT: Join us in the Den for information, signposting, tea, coffee and community supports available. Swap shop (swap toys, books, clothes and plants).
Olde Fair Day
WHERE: Ballinamuck.
WHEN: Sunday, July 14.
WHAT: There will be lots of traditional skills on display on the day from boxty making, tin making, basket making.
Water Safety
WHERE: Gulladoo Lake.
WHEN: July 15 to 26.
WHAT: Water Safety Ireland swimming lessons and life saving skills. Enrolment at lake from 9.30am on Monday, July 15, or online. Contact Sheila on 086-3268076.
Granard Agricultural Show
WHERE: Granard
WHEN: Saturday, July 20.
WHAT: Schedules are now available in Granard Library and also available online to download on Granardshow.com.
Art Exhibition
WHERE: Cavan County Museum
WHEN: Until Saturday, July 20. Opening hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10am to 5pm
WHAT: Wilder - an exhibition of new works by artist Ursula Meehan. Call 049-8544070 or email info@cavanmuseum.ie for any enquires.
North West Stem Fest
WHERE: Carrigallen and Ballinamore.
WHEN: July 22-26, 10am to 3pm each day.
WHAT: Matt Weeney is running The Creative Experience for Teens in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math’s again this summer. Suitable for boys and girls of all abilities aged 12 to 17. Cost €129 with discounts available. Contact 089 959 6278.
Repair Cafe
WHERE: Community Services Hub, The Den, Ballinamore.
WHEN: July 23.
WHAT: Gets your bike fixed/ repair clothes. Refreshments served and all welcome.
23rd Annual Breffni Challenge
WHERE: Arvagh
WHEN: Saturday, August 3
WHAT: For more information and to register visit www.breffni3provincechallenge.com. Half Marathon €35 (Age 16 years and over) 10k run: €30 7k and 5k: €30 adult, and €12 child (Under 12) 7k and 5k family: €60
100K Cycle: €35 (Age 18 years and over) 50K Cycle: €35 (Age 12 to 15 must be accompanied by an adult) 30K Cycle: €30 (Age 12 to 15 must be accompanied by an adult).