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August
Summer Arts Activities
Bailieborough Arts and Cultural Centre will be holding summer courses for adults, including courses in internet, digital photography, guitar lessons, yoga, indian head massage, reflexology, salsa dancing, Calligraphy and growing organic vegtables. Contact Niamh Symth +353 (0)42 966 6666
1st– 4th Aug
Lough Gowna Funfest Weekend
Lough Gowna t: +353 (0)43 83225
Sat 2nd August
Breffni Challenge 2008
Cavan - Arvagh t: +353 (0)86 231 6335 / +353 (0)1 406 5102 (St/.Luke's)
Charity 20km walk/run from Cavan – Arvagh. All proceeds go to St. Luke’s Hospital, Dublin. Entertainment and fun in Arvagh after the race. Participants can walk or run the 20km from Cavan to Arvagh or the shorter distance of 13km from Ballinagh to Arvagh.
2nd – 3rd Aug
Geopark Safari
Join geopark staff on a land Rover tour of Cuilcagh Mountain Park and discover the geology and landscape that makes it special. Contact Chris Reid on +44 (0)28 6634 8855 to reserve a place.
4th – 8th Aug
Lughnasa Festival
Ballyhugh Arts & Cultural Centre, Ballyhugh, Ballyconnell t: +353 (0)49 952 6044
Sean nós dancing, traditional two hand dancing and country house dancing workshops, traditional concert, ceilís and stonewalling classes.
4th -7th / 11th-14th Aug
Summer Camp for Kids
Bailieborough Arts and Cultural Centre. Arts and Crafts 4th-7th August. Dance and Drama 11th - 14th August, 10am- 2pm Daily. Booking essential call +353 (0)42 966 6666
Fri 8th Aug
Ballyconnell Old School Reunion
Cranaghan Suite, Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell
t: +353 (0)49 952 6293 or t: +353 (0)87 764 9478
1st - 10th August
14th International Racquetball Federation (IRF) World Racquetball Championships
Kingscourt Handball & Racquetball Centre, Kingscourt, Co Cavan
The 14th IRF World Racquetball Championships is a joint venture of the Racquetball Association of Ireland, the European Racquetball Federation and Kingscourt Racquetball Club. 40 countries are likely to be represented with over 200 athletes participating.
Mon 12th Aug
Muff Horse Fair, Kingscourt t: +353 (0)42 966 8355
The annual fair of Muff survives from the 17th century. It is conducted on the conventional carnival style, retaining much of its traditional popularity and continues to attract a large crowd. Time: 12pm
16th – 17th Aug
Geopark Safari
Join geopark staff on a land Rover tour of Cuilcagh Mountain Park and discover the geology and landscape that makes it special. Contact Chris Reid on +44 (0)28 6634 8855 to reserve a place.
Aug 18th - 21st
Traditional Teddy Bear Design Summer School, Bear Essentials, Bawnboy
Time: 10am - 12.30 pm Especially for boys and girls aged 6 - 16 years
Book now: info@bearessentials.ie or ring Anke on +353 (0)49 952 3461 or
mob:+353 (0)87 761 0537 or book directly on line at www.bearessentials.ie
Wed 20th Aug
Virginia Show, Virginia
t: +353 (0)46 924 5981 / +353 (0)87 270 3618 e: kathleenduffy@eircom.net
Sat 23rd Aug
Foal Show Cavan Equestrian Centre Latt, Cavan t: +353 (0)49 433 2017
Sunday 24th Aug
Bear Essentials presents: "100 years of the Growling Teddy Bear"
Presentation by John Melvin from Belfast, from the renowned Margarete Steiff Company! A chance to win a Steiff bear! Experience making a teddy bear! Enjoy freshly baked German & Irish cakes. Adm: Free. Time: 3pm Charges for workshops & services apply. 10% discount on all items in the Showroom. Bookings required for groups.
Bear Essentials +353 (0) 87 761 0537 or 049 952 3461 e: info@bearessentials.ie
Sun 24th Aug
Irish Cob Show Cavan Equestrian Centre Latt, Cavan t: +353 (0)49 433 2017
Mon 25th - Fri 29th August
Gowna Angling Festival Lough Gowna
t: +353 (0)43 83991 or t: +44 (0)115 950 2945 e: Andy.Bettison@notts-fire.gov.uk
Fri 29th - Sun 31st Aug
Horse Show (National League Grand Prix on Sunday 31st)
Cavan Equestrian Centre Latt, Cavan t: +353 (0)49 433 2017
30th – 31st Aug
Geopark Safari
Join geopark staff on a land Rover tour of Cuilcagh Mountain Park and discover the geology and landscape that makes it special. Contact Chris Reid on +44 (0)28 6634 8855 to reserve a place.
Sat 23rd Aug
Afternoon of crafts, music, storytelling and dancing for children
Ballyhugh Arts Cultural centre 2.00pm - 5.00pm. As part of Heritage Week, see local press for details.
Sun 24th Aug
'Stone Working from the Neolithic to 20th century'
A guided walk of Moneygashell Cashel, Megalithic Tombs, Field Walls and 19/20th century farmsteads led by Jim Nolan. As part of Heritage Week, see local press for details.
Tues 26th Aug
Bat Walk
Led by Tina Aughney at Bailieborough Co. Cavan. As part of Heritage Week, see local press for details.
Wed 27th Aug
Bat Walk
Led by Tina Aughney at Killeshandra Co. Cavan. As part of Heritage Week, see local press for details.
Sat 30th Aug
Herbs of the Woodland and Storytelling
Led by Judith Hoad as part of Heritage Week, see local press for details.
Sun 31st Aug
Guided Bus Tour through Cavan's Lakelands
Led by Roseanna Clarke as part of Heritage Week, see local press for details.
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