What's on in Cavan
FROLICS
WHERE: St Joseph's Hall, Ballyjamesduff
WHEN: March 6-9, 13-15
WHAT: The Frolics team present A Night of a Thousand Stars - a sparkling revue of music, comedy and dance. Curtain nightly 8pm. Booking: 087 9010002 Mon-Fri 11am-5pm.
FUNDRAISING CONCERT
WHERE: Cavan Crystal Hotel
WHEN: Thursday, March 6, 8pm
WHAT: Concert featuring Cavan Rugby Club Choir accompanied by Loreto and St. Patrick’s College Orchestras. Pay on the door: Admission - Adults €20; students €15. Proceeds in aid of St. Christopher’s Hospice.
OPEN DAY
WHERE: Cavan Institute
WHEN: Thursday, March 6, 9.30am-3.30pm
WHAT: Cavan Institute hold an Open Day. Registration required; apply online. Courses start September 2025.
FRIEL FAVOURITE
WHERE: Townhall Cavan
WHEN: Thursday, March 6, 8pm
WHAT: Phoenix Players, Tubbercurry perform Translations by Brian Friel.
Cookery Demo
WHERE: Abbeylara Parish Centre
WHEN: Thursday, March 6 at 7pm
WHAT: Celebrity Chef Gary O’Hanlon gives Cookery Demo. Proceeds to Abbeylara Tidy Towns. Tickets €20; see Abbeylara Tidy Towns Facebook page.
Palestinian documentary
WHERE: Odeon Cinema
WHEN: Thursday, March 6, 7pm
WHAT: Fascinating documentary called Israelism examines perspectives of former zionists will be screened by Cavan branch of IPSC. For tickets search ‘Israelism Cavan’ on eventbrite.com
Women’s Wellness
WHERE: Friday March 7 at 7.30pm
WHEN: Ballyhaise Community Centre
WHAT: Guest Speakers are Dr Nicola Fortune GP, Marian McGuinness Clinical Specialist Women’s Health, Emma Coyle Dietician and Performance Nutritionist, Pauline Clarke Mindnua Mindfulness Therapist. All ladies are welcome
Murphy Classic
WHERE: Townhall Cavan
WHEN: Friday, March 7, 8pm
WHAT: Kilrush Drama group perform Bailegangaire by Tom Murphy.
Knockbride Bazaar
WHERE: Tunnyduff Hall
WHEN: Friday, March 7 at 8pm.
WHAT: Knockbride Bazaar - Great selection of prizes for all ages. Everyone welcome.
Festival finale
WHERE: Townhall Arts Centre, Cavan
WHEN: Saturday, March 8, 7pm
WHAT: Balally Players stage Ulster American by David Ireland to bring a close to the Cavan Drama Festival.
Birdwatcher outing
WHERE: Meet at Spirit Store, Dundalk Docks (eircode A91 NR79)
WHEN: Sunday, March 9, 10am
WHAT: Outing to see ducks and waders and other waterbirds organised by Cavan Branch of BirdWatch Ireland. All welcome and please wear warm clothes. Contact Tom for more information on 087 7585 023
Dancing céilí
WHERE: The Backyard, Moynehall, Cavan Town
WHEN: Sunday, March 9, 3-6pm
WHAT: Céilí dancing with music by the Temple House Trio, adults €12..