2010 Festival Timetable..
Below is the timetable for the 2010 Festival of the Erne in Belturbet, Co. Cavan.
While some events may be subject to change we will try and keep the site updated with any time changes or additions to the program. The following timetable was updated on the 23rd July.
Saturday 24th July 2010
These events are running all week..
Art Exhibition
Peggy Gray & David Seevers Art Expo running each day. See festival office for details
Open Week begins
All welcome to the Belturbet Golf Club Open week. Open four ball classic, any combination valuable prizes. All bookings at the clubhouse or phone Hugh 087-9891175 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 087-9891175 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 087-9891175 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 087-9891175 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 087-9891175 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 087-9891175 end_of_the_skype_highlighting anytime
Best Garden Competition
Details of this exquisite annual event from the Belturbet Festival of thee Erne office. Sponsored by Fitz Hire
Best Window Display Competition
€50 prize – come on, get your windows into festival mode!
Running All Week..
Scarecrow Competition
It’s time to get cracking on those novelty scarecrows! Once again, the town is expected to be awash with scarecrows of all shapes and sizes as neighbourhoods are expected to go head to head to take on the Scarecrow Challenge!
Who will have the ultimate novelty Scarecrow invention this year?
For judging register at the festival officve or phone Sarah on 0860698508
Belturbet Golf Club Open Week
For further information and details please contact Belturbet Golf Club 049-9522287. Excellent prizes to be won. All welcome.
Best Garden Competition - Details of this exquisite annual event from the Belturbet Festival of the Erne office.
Bar extensions throughout the town every night during the festival!!!
Sunday 25h July 2010
9am - Belturbet Railway Open Day
Explore the legacy of The Great Northern Railway and The Cavan and Leitrim Narrow Gauge railway, Films, Tours, Photos etc and a car boot sale.. All welcome!!
2pm- Floats Parade & Big Marching Bands & Vintage Car Show
Led by the 2010 Lady of the Erne, the parade will travel through the town arriving at the Diamond. Look out for the fantastic street entertainment including a great vintage car show, and much, much more. . Don’t miss the fantastic floats and marching bands. Prizes: 1st Prize €150 2nd Prize €100 3rd Prize €50. Special prize for Best Children’s Float. Perpetual Trophy for 1st prize winner. Also featuring Street Wise Theatre Company. Contact: Liz McDermott 086 3260096 for marching bands and Daniel Leonard for other events: 087-6389437.
2-6pm
Art Exhibition with Peggy Gray’s Arts & Crafts in the Town Hall.
Also winners of the Children’s Art competition will be on display.
(Supported by the Arts Council of Ireland)
4.30pm Bonny Baby Competition on the Diamond
Bring your bonny baby along.. sponsored by Peggy Gray
6pm- Sunday, Row Boat Rides
Organised by Tommy McMahon row boat rides short trips on the Erne.
Contact Tommy McMahon at 049-9522400.
7pm Sunday..
The Erne Bottle Race
Organised by Drumlane Social Services, this popular event takes place on the Banks of the River Erne. Bottle €2.Contact Ciaran McCabe Tel: 087-94510
Monday 26th July 2010
Open Golf Week
Ladies and Gents, Repeater. All bookings at clubhouse or phone Tony at 087-0680459, anytime.
8am sharp!- Fishing Registration
Registration for international fishing competition in the Seven Horse Shoes. Details from Rodger Baker on 0879834840.
8.30am Monday..
International Coarse Angling Competition (Day 1)
Draw for entries in Seven Horseshoes. 100% pay-out of pools. 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cups presented by Brendan Fay, Widows Bar. Overseas Winner wins one week in Church View Guest House courtesy of Maura Hughes
Details from Mark Renshaw. Tel: 087-6166837.
4-8pm Art Exhibition
Art Exhibition with Peggy Gray
11am - 1pm Monday..
2008 Treasure Hunt
Children! Follow the clues to solve the mystery of the 2010 Treasure Hunt starting on the Diamond. Details from Festival Office at the Seven Horseshoes Tel: 087-9447188, sponsored by Boyds pharmacy
7pm Monday..
Dog Show
Bow wow! You’d be barking mad to miss this year’s Dog Show behind the Town Hall! Contact Sarah at 086-0698508
10pm Monday.. Pub Entertainment
Bulmers Pub Quiz: Diamond v Railway Bar in the Diamond..
Flynn’s V Drmplane bat in Flynns
10pm-12am Country and Western Dance Night
At the Goods store, Belturbet station, Music by Ian Corrigan
Contact Susan Smith on 087 689 4808
Tuesday 27th July 2010
8.00am Tuesday..
International Coarse Angling Competition (Day 2).
Details from Rodger Baker on 0879834840.
8.30am Tuesday..
Open Golf Festival Singles
Continues at Belturbet Golf Club until Thursday 1st, call Tony on 087-0680459 for details..
10am-5pm Road Safety Association of Ireland
Come along to the Rsa mobile unit for demonstrations
7pm Tuesday, Fr Patrick Morris Cup Under Tens football competition
Under Tens football competition in Rory O’Moore Park. Belturbet Vs Arva – come along and see the football stars of the future!
5-7pm Tuesday..
Art Exhibition
Art Exhibition Peggy Gray
8pm Tuesday..
Scouts ‘Sunset Sunrise Camp’Belturbet 1st Cavan Scouts invite you to join them in their hugely successful annual celebration and camp on Drumlane pitch in Staghall to watch the Sunset on Tuesday night and the Sunrise on Wednesday morning, where we will release balloons in our own neckerchief colours. Contact Seamus Reilly for more details Tel: 086-8373945
9pm
Pub Entertainment
Wednesday 29th July 2009
8.00am Wednesday..
International Coarse Angling Competition (Day 3).
Details from Rodger Baker on 0879834840.
10am-5pm Road Safety Association of Ireland
Come along to the Rsa mobile unit for demonstrations
11am Wednesday,
Open Golf Week continues..
Open Singles ladies and gents, repeater. All booking at clubhouse or phone Tony 087-0680459 anytime.
2-5pm Wednesday, Art Exhibition nPeggy Gray
3-5pm Junior Fancy Dress
Calling all Scrabby Doos, Dora the Explorers, Bob the Builders, angels, devils, tigers, honey bees and all other junior fancy dressers out there! This is where the fancy dress stars of the future learn their trade!!! The Children’s Fancy Dress will take over the Townhall and there are top prizes to be won. There are four categories : Prettiest, Humourous, Original and Topical (Is it possible to fancy dress as ‘The Recession’?!!!!!)
Contact Mary Fitzgerald on 049 95 22519 for more details.
7.30pm - 10pm Novelty Evening
In the main street come along to meet Irelands strong man, bar tenders races , face painting and other events..
7.30pm
Brian Gold
7.45 Bar Mans Race
8.00 - Slow Bicycle race
8.15 puppet show..
8.30 - 9.30 Strong mans demo with Glenn Ross
9.30 Milk drinking comp..
9.30 Adult walking treasure hunt
10pm - Bulmers pub quiz.. the widows v The Seven Horse Shoes (http://www.thesevenhorseshoes.com) in the widows
the Harbour v The ducking stool in The Harbour
Morgans v The youcon in Morgans
Bar Exctensions throughout the town!!!!
Thursday 29th July 2010
8.30am Thursday..
International Coarse Angling Competition (Day 4).
Details from Rodger Baker on 0879834840.
8.30am- Open Golf Week continues..
Open Singles ladies and gents, repeater. All booking at clubhouse or phone Tony 087-0680459 anytime.
2.30-4pm Thursday..
Teddy Bears Picnic with DJ Brian Gold
Don’t miss out on the Teddy Bear’s Picnic. Bring your Ted along to the Railway! Moving to the beats of DJ Brian Gold. Under 8 years. Admission is €1. Light refreshments. Contact the Festival office at 087-9447188.
4-8pm
Peggy Gray Art Studio Main street. Come along and have a browse
Supported by the Arts Council of Ireland.
7pm Thursday..
Fr Patrick Morris U10 Cup
At the Rory O Moores
8.00pm Thursday..
Bowls Competition
Get bowled over at the at the Railway! Contact John Scott or Tony prior
9pm Scor Concert upstairs in the Diamond Bar
a night of music and drama, comedy and dancve. Sit down concert. admission €5. All proceeds go to the Belturbet Christmas Lights.
Bulmers Pub Quiz - check Festival Office for details
Bar extensions throughout the town every night during the festival!!!
Friday 30th July 2010
Open Golf Week continues..
Ladies and Gents, Repeater.
All bookings at clubhouse or phone Tony at 087-0680459, anytime.
3pm Friday, Junior Talent Contest
Calling the stars of the future!! This is your chance to shine!!
The Junior Talent Competition takes place in the Town Hall.
Details from Daniel Tel: 087-7554399. Lots of talent! Lots of prizes!!
4pm Friday..
Belturbet Farmers’ Market and BBQ
Check out the Festival specials in the Farmers’ Market.
5-8pm Friday, Art Exhibition
Peggy Gray Art Studio. Come along and have a browse
7-9pm Friday..
Junior Trout Fishing Competition.
Cast your line out for the Details from Irwin Morrow. Tel: 087 7706728.
9pm Friday..
Annual Fancy Dress
We’re going to be record breakers!!!!
Come along to this year’s Fancy Dress and be part of an
attempt to break the Irish record. Buy a wristband for
€5 and be part of a record breaker.
IF YOU ’RE NOT IN – BELTURBET CAN’T WIN!!!!
Watch in awe and wonder as the entire town is taken
over by Spidermen, Wonderwomen, Hellboys, etc etc.
Be part of the fun! Judging throughout the bars in the
town. Strictly over 18 years. I.D. essential. Fancy Dress only. Street closed off from 9pm til late. Please note this year’s event is wrist-band entry only. Wristbands on sale at the Festival Office and in businesses throughout the town. Cost 5 euro. Please support your festival……..
Sponsored by The Joke Shop Townsland Centre, Cavan.
Bar extensions throughout the town every night during the festival!!!
Saturday 31st July 2010
Open Golf Week continues..
Open Singles Ladies and Gents, repeater. All booking at clubhouse or phone Tony 087-0680459 anytime.
9am Senior Citizens Outing Morning Boat trip
Open to all members of the senior citizens club. Numbers limited so be sure to book early!
11am-4pm Saturday , Art Exhibition
Peggy Gray ‘s Art Exhibition continues in the Town Hall
1-5pm History on The Erne, Boat trip on the Erne
Boarding at belturbet the Vessel the Innishcruiser will head of for a trip to Crom castle.. Music, poetry and and readings..
6-10 Pedal Cart Racing
Check out the madness on Main street.
7pm Under tens football final
Bar extensions throughout the town every night during the festival!!!
Sunday 1st August 2009
Open Golf Week continues..
Ladies and Gents, Repeater. All bookings at clubhouse or phone Tony at 087-0680459, anytime.
2.30-4pm Sunday..
Best kept garden competition & Scarecrow Judging
Judging by the Cavan Gardening Club & Independent Judges.
Open Golf week continues..
2.30-4pm Judging,
Best Kept garden & Scarcrow
3-6pm Sunday, Exhibition Closing and Children’s Art
Closing of Peggy Gray’s Arts & Crafts Exhibition in the Town Hall. Also winners of the children Art competition will be giving their prizes
4-6pm Sunday, Pig Racing!!
No, we’re not telling any ‘porkies’ – the pig racing is back and this year ,
it’s on Saturday!!! So ‘trot’ on down to Main St for the annual pig racing event. You’d be rash(ers) to miss it………. Belturbet Festival of the Erne presents the World Famous Pig Racing – lots of fun to be had!!!
6pm Rocking on the Diamond
With Shane, John Jack and Shane..
9pm Pub Quiz Semi Finals & Final..
This popular event takes place in The Seven Horse Shoes at 10pm
http://www.thesevenhorseshoes.com
Bar extensions throughout the town every night during the festival!!!
Monday 2nd August 2010
2.30pm Monday..
Scouts Jamboree and Seaplane display
Enjoy the Sing-a-long and craic with the Scouts Jamboree. Sausages, Burgers and minerals for sale. Cub work on display. The group will be recruiting new members for cubs, scouts and leaders on the day!!
Not only that but check out the fantastic seaplane display – look up and you’ll see the wonderful display flying all over the town!
2pm Bald Eagle and owl – details to come
The attraction for all the family – excitement, fun, photo opportunities and much more. Experience Eagles, Hawks, Owls and Vultures flying right over your head or landing next to you. At the Scout Jamboree.
2.00pm Monday..
Senior Fly Fishing Final Competition.
Followed by presentation in Flynns Bar Kilconny.
Details from Irwin Morrow. Tel: 087 7706728.
2pm Monday.. Annual Rowing Competition
This is one of the most hotly contested events of the entire festival. A classic event – don’t miss out on this year’s epic challenge!!
8 till late Monday..
Beat on the Street
Final call for all you young groovers out there! With D.J Brian Gold.
Taking place in the new car park just off Main Street.
10.30pm Monday..
Fireworks Display & Samba Band!!
Belturbet’s Biggest Ever Fireworks Display at Morrissey Park with Samba band to celebrate the closing of the 32nd Festival of the Erne. Bring your torch!
Bar extensions throughout the town every night during the festival!!!
All events are Subject to Change so please check back here regularly!