Where to go this bank holiday weekend

While the weather isn't that promising for this Bank Holiday weekend there's still plenty to do indoors if needs be. We've compiled a migty impressive list of what's on this weekend - now it's up to you to do the hard part - deciding which to go to...

Blessfest
Where: Blessings Bar, Cavan
When: Runs to Sunday, August 2
What: Comedy on Friday night with Kevin McGahern as the main man and music after with Daragh Slacke - back by popular demand! Saturday sees music by Reprisal and The Thin Thieves along with Celt faviourite Áine Cahill. The festival comes to a climax on Sunday - first up at 7pm is Parviz. Then it's the Wolves of Youth before Wildfire rock it out to close the festival.

Arva 3 Province Festival
Where: Arva
When: Runs until Monday, August 3
What: One of the biggest events will be the Wet, Wild ‘N Wacky Raft Race on Gartylough beside the Swimming Pool on Thursday night - July 30 - involves making a raft of any material and paddling around a course on the lake. Loads of splashes and fun promised. For full rules and Entry Forms contact Brian Fitzpatrick on 087 7970 392.
This year’s festival will see the return of the hugely popular Outdoor Cinema, Bed Races, Street Games, Heritage Night, Market Day, Live Music, Football Blitz, Fishing Competition and much more. Please see the Festival Posters throughout the area for full details. Get out and involved for a great week’s entertainment. On this Sunday night the fabulous Bagatelle will play the Breffni Arms Hotel as part of their last Irish Tour. This could be your last chance to hear them so get your tickets early as they are selling fast.

Festival of the Erne 2015
Where: Belturbet
When: Runs to Monday, August 3.
What: Belturbet’s annual festival guarantees fun for all the family.

Festival of the Hills

Where: Drumavaddy Community Centre
When: July 31 to August 2
What: Commences on Friday, July 31 at 9pm with the performance of the hilarious ‘Mock Wake’ in Drumavaddy Community Centre, followed by refreshments and music by Ian Pickens. Full bar facilities. Admission €10.
Saturday, August 1: Events at the Festival of the Hills include: A community walk from the Community Centre at 3pm.
A tractor pulling competition at the Tank Bar at 7.30pm followed by barbecue and music by Ollie Tynan.
Festival of the Hills Skittle Competition commencing in The Tank Bar on Sunday, August 2 at 4.30pm. Ladies and Gents mixed team of three - €15. Contact Seamus Cooke on 087 2781 508 or Brendan McPhillips on 087 9445 341.

Co Club
When: Friday, July 31, 7.30pm
Where: Crean’s Bar, Oldcastle
What: Music by Púka & Anthony Pakenham; they’ll be screening the animated movie ‘Conan and the Magical Light of Loughcrew’ by the guys at Kitchen Cupboard Productions; art will be displayed by Lisa Brady; and host Ollie Burns will be chatting to writer Tina Halpin. There’ll also be some special guest performers on the night. The evening will start with a BBQ from 7.30pm, and there’s free admission!

Shave or Dye
Where: O’Neills Lounge, Redhills
When: Friday, July 31, 10pm
What: Shave or Dye in aid of St Christopher’s Hopsice Cavan. Refreshments and music on the night. Special guests Cavan Rose Leontia Sheridan and Britain’s Got Talent Semi Finalist Dylan Byrd. A night not to be missed...

Carrigallen Summer Festival
Where: Carrigallen
When: Friday, July 31 to Monday, August 3
What: Summer festival boasts many attractions for all ages. See Festival brochures for more details.

Summer Seisiún
Where: Stables Bar, Swanlinbar
When: Friday, July 31
What: Great opportunity for visitors to come along and experience our great culture.

Corn Mill Theatre
Where: Corn Mill Theatre
When: Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1
What: Padraig Potts’ Guide to Walking is a story full of nostalgia, innocence, Olympic standard sex and Holy Water salad dressing… funny and tender, performed by Seamus O’Rourke and beautifully directed by Charlie McGuinness. Doors open at 8pm; Show starts at 8.30pm Booking: 086 8765 377 between 10am-4pm bookings@cornmilltheatre.com

Quiz Night
Where: Loughbawn Hotel, Killeshandra
When: Friday, July 31, 9pm
What: Table of 4 - €40 in aid of Focus Counselling Service.

Shave or Dye
Where: O’Neill’s Lounge, Redhills
When: Friday night July 31
What: A ‘Shave or Dye’ competition in aid of St Christopher’s Hospice, Cavan. Music, refreshments and great entertainment. Special guests are Cavan Rose Leontia Sheridan and “Britain’s Got Talent” semi-finalist Dylan Byrd. A night not to be missed.

Trad Concert

Where: Killinkere Leisure Centre
When: Friday July 31, 3-5pm
What: Free trad music concert in the Leisure Centre lounge. All are welcome! The show will be the culmination of the work of the Ceol Lab Trad Music summer school. Over 40 of the country’s top young trad musicians are taking part and they are being overseen by eight legends of the trad music world. Call Breffní on 087 1225 465 to book a seat.

Quiz Night
Where: Loughbawn Hotel, Killeshandra
When: Friday, July 31, 9pm
What: Quiz Night - Table of four €40 in aid of Focus Counselling Service.

Breffni Challenge
Where: Arva
When: Saturday, August 1
What: The Breffni 3 Province Challenge - all routes will take the cycle through the 3 Provinces of Ulster, Connaught and Leinster. Start/finish in Arva. Online registration at Precisiontiming.ie.
You can also register on the day, but make sure to arrive at least an hour before your event is timed to start.The 100k cycle commences at 11am. The 25k cycle commences at 1.30pm.
Prices: Half Marathon 2pm €30; 10K: €25. 5K: €25.00 adults. €10 child U-12. Big homecoming event with music and refreshments at the market Square, commencing around 4pm. Maps available on Facebook.com

Live music
Where: Cross Bar, Stradone
When: Saturday, August 1
What: Brothers Bold play the Cross Bar.

Country Club
Where: Hotel Kilmore, Cavan
When: Saturday, August 1
What: Shane Owens returns to entrance the dancers at the Kilmore. See p39 for more.

Minors bid for glory
Where: Pairc Tailteann, Navan
When: Saturday, August 1, 6.30pm
What: Cavan Minors take on Kildare in the quarter-finals of the All Ireland.

Social Dancing
Where: Kilbrackan Arms Hotel
When: Saturday, August 1, 10pm-12.30am
What: Social dancing with music by Rambling Fever. All welcome!

Head Shave
Where: Langtry’s Bar, Ballyjamesduff
When: Saturday, August 1
What: Head Shave to promote the campaign to ‘Turn the Tide of Suicide’. Six months of not shaving for the young men (and some not so young) ends this Saturday. Please come along and support – great night’s fun guaranteed.

Bawnboy Workhouse Tours
Where: Bawnboy
When: Sunday, August 2 and Monday, August 3; 1-7pm
What: There will be tours of Bawnboy workhouse on Sunday, August 2 and Monday, August 3 between 1-7pm. Admission €5, families €10, senior citizens and students €3. Proceeds to the preservation of the workhouse.

Live music
Where: Lavey Inn
When: Sunday, August 2
What: Chuck & June provide the live music.

Annual Barbecue
Where: Fitzsimons Bar, Finea
When: Sunday, August 2
What: Annual barbecue in aid of Castletown Finea Church Funds, commencing at 5pm, with music throughout the evening and night. Donations of prizes for the raffle would be much appreciated. Prior to the barbecue the duck race will be held on the river at 4pm. A great evening’s entertainment is assured so please do come along and bring your friends also.

Social event
Where: Mountnugent Community Centre
When: Sunday, August 2, 5pm
What: A community social event - come join us for tea, home baking, music, song and chat. All welcome.

Tractor Run
Where: Run starts from Billis Hall
When: Sunday, August 2
What: Rainbow Tractor Club Virginia are having a run in aid of MS Cavan. It departs at 12.30pm. All tractors, cars and motorbikes welcome. Refreshments before and after.

Cross Field Day
Where: Cross
What: Bank Holiday Monday, 1.30pm
What: Activities include Piggyback race, Sack race, Miniature Golf, U-10 Gaelic Football – Teams are Lavey, Moynalty, Bailieborough, Killenkere, Roundtowers, Ramor, Munterconnaught, Cuchulainns. Vintage Tractor Run, Children’s Inflatables (free), Water Ducking Chair!! Spud Picking Race, Wife Carrying Race, Athletics, Pegs on a Line, Penalty Shootout, Wellie Throwing, Dog Show, Skittles, Horseshoe Throwing, Darts, Local produce for Field Day welcome please, including Home Baking, Fruit, Vegetables, Jams, Chutneys etc, etc. Trophies etc for prizes. Something for Everyone... Admission Adults €8. Children Free! Come and enjoy.

St Kilian’s Heritage Centre
Where: St Kilian’s Heritage Centre
When: All week
What: Exhibition of Photographs by dramatist John Millington Synge – Free Admission. Last week of exhibition.

Bawnboy Workhouse Tours
Where: Bawnboy
When: August 2-3
What: Tours of Bawnboy workhouse on Sunday 2 August and Monday 3 August between 1-7pm. Admission €5, families €10, senior citizens and students €3. Proceeds to go towards the preservation of the workhouse.

Trad seisiún
Where: Cavan County Museum
When: Tuesday, August 4
What: Cavan County Museum presents Comhaltas Seisiún evenings of music, song, dance and storytelling each at 8pm for August. Museum will be open for the summer each Sunday from 2-5pm.

Painting exhibition
Where: Cootehill Library
When: Runs until Saturday, August 15
What: Cootehill Painting Circle host their exhibition ‘Inspirations’. Call in any time during library opening hours-all welcome. See p54 for photos of launch.