8.30am
Junior Coarse Angling Competition
Trophies for winners, plus tackle prizes for all entrants.
Draw 8:30 am at the Seven Horse Shoes. Fish 10-3pm. Entry free. Prize giving on Thursday August 1st in Seven Horseshoes at 8pm sponsored by Mark Theedom and Gerald Green.
Details from Gerald Green 049-9524074

8.30pm
Grand opening of Art Exhibition by Zara Dolan
Official opening of Zara Dolan’s Art Exhibition at ‘The Goodstore’ Belturbet Railway Station on Saturday July 26. Wine and cheese reception. Everyone welcome. This exhibition will run until Sunday July 3. Open daily from 5pm to 7pm.

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?
€100 each for the top three winners!

Belturbet Golf Club Open Week
Sunday July 27th 2008 – August 2nd 2008.
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.

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Sunday 27th July 2008

2pm
Festival Singles Open Golf Tournament.
Festival Singles Open Golf Tournament.Belturbet Golf Club. All visitors welcome.
Sunday July 27th – Thursday Aug 1st
Contact Tony Gorby Tel: (049) 9522598

2pm
Belturbet Festival Floats Parade & Big Marching Bands
Led by the 2008 Lady of the Erne, the parade will travel through the town arriving at the Diamond. Look out for the fantastic street entertainment including an exhibition from the Share Centre, 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.
Contact: Liz McDermott 086 326 0096

3-7pm
Official opening of Peggy Gray’s Arts & Crafts Exhibition in the Town Hall.
Also winners of the Children’s Art competition will be on display.
(Supported by the Arts Council of Ireland)

3-6pm
Graffitti Art workshop
Make your mark on this year’s Festival of the Erne with the first of two Graffitti Art workshops being held at the Railway. This very exciting workshop is targeted at teenagers and will give them a great opportunity to put their own creative spin on the 2008 festival.
Supported by the Arts Council of Ireland

4pm
Festival Opening
The 2008 Lady of the Erne will officially open the Festival of the Erne on the Diamond followed by The Festival Balloon Race on Main Street. Try your luck! Tickets €2 at the Widows Bar.

4.30pm
Bonny Baby Competition on the Diamond
Followed by Puppet show by nationally renowned puppeteer who starred in The Lassie Film 2005, in the Seven Horse Shoes. Two puppet shows will be held this year: 4.30 and 5.15pm

4.30 to 6.30pm
Music on The Diamond!
The Mad Cats have returned to kick start the 2008 Festival off in style. Chill out on Main St to the sounds of this fantastic band who are sure to appeal to one and all!

7pm
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: 087-9451024

8pm
Fishing Registration
Registration for international fishing competition in the Seven Horse Shoes.
Details from Mark Renshaw. Tel: 087-6166837.

10pm
Pub Entertainment
Bulmers Pub Quiz : Danny Boys V The Railway Bar.

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Monday 28th July 2008
8.30am
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.

11-12pm
Junior Drama Workshop
Are you waiting for the call-up for the next Harry Potter movie? Then get some practice in with a drama, Improvisation and acting skills workshops with Fiona Fitzpatrick. This workshop is targeted at 6 to 11 year olds.
Book your place with Fiona Fitzpatrick Tel: 087-1390483. €2 per day.
Supported by the Arts Council of Ireland (this must appear in red writing)

1-3pm
Senior Drama Workhops
Calling all would-be Oscar contenders! This drama, improvisation and acting skills workshop will set you on the right road for red carpet glory! Age 12 upwards.
Book your place with Fiona Fitzpatrick Tel: 087-1390483. €2 per day.
Supported by the Arts Council of Ireland (this must appear in red writing)

3pm
2008 Treasure Hunt
Children! Follow the clues to solve the mystery of the 2008 Treasure Hunt starting on the Diamond. Details from Festival Office at the Seven Horseshoes Tel: 087-9447188

5-7pm
Zara Dolan’s Art exhibition continues in the Railway

7pm
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

8pm
“Origins” at the Goodstore, Railway station

Origins is a platform for local songwriters. With guest singers and
instrumentalists from the locality and beyond in the Goods Store at the Railway Station. Adm: €10.
Supported by the Arts Council of Ireland.

10pm
Pub Entertainment
Bulmers Pub Quiz: E O’ Reilly’s V The Dublin Bar
Ducking Stool V The Widows Bar

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Tuesday 29th July 2008

8.30am
International Coarse Angling Competition (Day 2).
Details from Mark Renshaw. Tel: 087-6166837

8.30am
Open Golf Festival Singles
Continues at Belturbet Golf Club until Thursday 1st

11-12pm
Junior Drama Workshop
Are you waiting for the call-up for the next Harry Potter movie? Then get some practice in with a drama, Improvisation and acting skills workshops with Fiona Fitzpatrick. This workshop is targeted at 6 to 11 year olds.
Book your place with Fiona Fitzpatrick Tel: 087-1390483. €2 per day.
Supported by the Arts Council of Ireland (this must appear in red writing)

1-3pm
Senior Drama Workhops
Calling all would-be Oscar contenders! This drama, improvisation and acting skills workshop will set you on the right road for red carpet glory! Age 12 upwards.
Book your place with Fiona Fitzpatrick Tel: 087-1390483. €2 per day.
Supported by the Arts Council of Ireland

3-5pm
Children’s 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.

5-7pm
Exhibition
Zara Dolan’s Art exhibition continues in the Railway.
Supported by the Arts Council of Ireland (this must appear in red writing)

7pm
Football - Fr Patrick Morris Cup
Under Tens football competition Rory O’Moore Park.
Belturbet Vs Killygarry. Catch the stars of the future in action!

8pm
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

8pm
Piano Man in concert
Once again Cormac McCann and friends return with a fantastic musical programme featuring guest singers and instrumentalists from all over the locality. This is an ideal opportunity to see some of the best musicians around.

9pm
Pub Entertainment
Bulmers Pub Quiz: Flynn’s V Donohoes bar
Harbour V Drumlane Bar
Golf Club v Mad Ass
Yukon - Awarded a bye

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Wednesday 30th July 2008
8.30am
International Coarse Angling Competition (Day 3).
Details from Mark Renshaw. Tel: 087-6166837

11am
Senior Citizens’ Outing
Complements of Belturbet Festival. Mystery tour followed by lunch and social in the Seven Horseshoes, 3 to 7pm. Booking essential.
Details from Nora Rudden. Tel: 049-9522785 or 087-7974357 and Heather McDwyer. Tel: 049-9522178.

11-12pm
Junior Drama Workshop
Are you waiting for the call-up for the next Harry Potter movie? Then get some practice in with a drama, Improvisation and acting skills workshops with Fiona Fitzpatrick. This workshop is targeted at 6 to 11 year olds.
Book your place with Fiona Fitzpatrick Tel: 087-1390483. €2 per day.
Supported by the Arts Council of Ireland (this must appear in red writing)

1-3pm
Senior Drama Workhops
Calling all would-be Oscar contenders! This drama, improvisation and acting skills workshop will set you on the right road for red carpet glory! Age 12 upwards.
Book your place with Fiona Fitzpatrick Tel: 087-1390483. €2 per day.
Supported by the Arts Council of Ireland (this must appear in red writing)

4pm
Mobile Cinema
The mobile cinema returns to Belturbet! The 4pm show “Bee Movie” is for the younger (and young at heart!!) members of the community. So buzz on up to the Farmers Market for the mobile cinema experience!!

5-7pm
Exhibition
Zara Dolan’s Art exhibition continues in the Railway
Supported by the Arts Council of Ireland.

7.30pm
Sex and the City hits Belturbet!
Calling all SATC fans! Get your glad rags on and hit the red carpet for our very special Sex and the City extravaganza! Ladies (and gents) are invited to deck out in all their finery and head to the mobile cinema at the Farmers Market for cocktails at 7.30pm followed by a special showing of Sex and the City –the movie! There will be prizes for the best shoes and the best outfit on the night, kindly sponsored by Tir na nOg Beauty Salon and Pryce Clothing. This is a special night not be missed!!

8pm
Bowls
Roll up, roll up! The hugely popular bowls competition returns this year in the Railway for three nights. Contact Bridie Murphy for full details 049-952 2897.

10pm
Pub Quiz
Bulmers Pub Quiz Quarter Finals – Check Festival Office for details

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Thursday 31st July 2008
8.30am
International Coarse Angling Competition (Day 4).
Details from Mark Renshaw. Tel: 087-6166837

11-12pm
Junior Drama Workshop
Are you waiting for the call-up for the next Harry Potter movie? Then get some practice in with a drama, Improvisation and acting skills workshops with Fiona Fitzpatrick. This workshop is targeted at 6 to 11 year olds.
Book your place with Fiona Fitzpatrick Tel: 087-1390483. €2 per day.
Supported by the Arts Council of Ireland (this must appear in red writing)

1-3pm
Senior Drama Workhops
Calling all would-be Oscar contenders! This drama, improvisation and acting skills workshop will set you on the right road for red carpet glory! Age 12 upwards.
Book your place with Fiona Fitzpatrick Tel: 087-1390483. €2 per day.
Supported by the Arts Council of Ireland (this must appear in red writing)

2.30-4pm
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.

3-6pm
Peggy Gray Art Studio 3 Sean Lee Drive. Come along and have a browse
Supported by the Arts Council of Ireland.

5-7pm

Zara Dolan’s Art exhibition continues in the Railway
Supported by the Arts Council of Ireland.

7pm
Fr Patrick Morris U10 Cup
Under 10 football at the Rory O’Moore Park.
Denn Vs Drumlane. Catch the stars of the future in action!

8pm
International Coarse Angling Presentation
Presentation of International Coarse Angling Competition, Junior Coarse Angling Competition Prizes and the McGee Memorial Trophy sponsored by Belturbet Angling Club Maura Hughes and Olivia McDwyer
Details from: Mark Renshaw Tel: 087-6166837.

8.30pm
Bowls Competition
Get bowled over at the at the Railway!

10pm
Dancing to Declan!
Declan Nerney brings his unique sound to Belturbet. Don’t miss out on hearing one of the country’s best known performers, Declan Nerney. Declan is renowned throughout Ireland and much further afield for his fantastic show which includes music for all ages. One of the highlights of this year’s festival – don’t miss it!!!!

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Friday 1st August 2008

1pm Lunchtime Recital in the Town Hall
A very special line-up is promised for this musical extravaganza. For more details contact the Festival office on 087-9447188.

3pm
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
Belturbet Farmers’ Market
Check out the Festival specials in the Farmers’ Market

4.30-6pm
Junior Trout Fishing Competition.
Cast your line out for the Details from Irwin Morrow. Tel: 087 7706728.

5-7pm
Zara Dolan’s Art exhibition continues in the Railway

7-9pm
Belturbet Trout Anglers Senior Competition
First qualifying heat Details from Irwin Morrow. Tel: 087 7706728.

9pm
Annual Fancy Dress
Featuring the Samba Band!!!!!
Do not miss one of the highlights of the Belturbet Annual Calendar! Watch in awe and wonder as the entire town is taken over by Spidermen, Wonderwomen, Incredible Hulks, etc etc. Be part of the fun! Judging in the Seven Horseshoes with ‘70s’/80s disco. Strictly over 18 years. I.D. essential. Fancy Dress only. Street closed off from 9pm til late. Please note this year’s event is non-ticket.
Sponsored by The Joke Shop Townsland Centre, Cavan.

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Saturday 2nd August 2008
11-1pm
Belturbet Trout Anglers Senior Competition
The fishermen and women of the town will shake over their post-Fancy Dress fatique early on Saturday for the second qualifying heat of this competition.. Details from Irwin Morrow. Tel: 087 7706728.

2-30-4pm
Belturbet Trout Anglers Senior Competition
Third qualifying heat. Details from Irwin Morrow. Tel: 087 7706728.

2.30pm
Fun on the Fairgreen
Check out the Gladiators, sumo wrestlers, mega slide, bouncy castles and bucking broncho on the Fairgreen in Belturbet on Saturday afternoon. Admission €5 (which covers all events). Contact Sheila Reilly for more details, 086-8579082.

3-6pm
Peggy Gray Art Studio 3 Sean Lee Drive. Come along and have a browse.
Supported by the Arts Council of Ireland.

5-7pm
Exhibition
Zara Dolan’s Art exhibition continues in the Railway
Supported by the Arts Council of Ireland.
7pm
Under 10 football final
For the Fr Patrick Morris Cup in Rory O’Moore Park

7-9pm
Belturbet Trout Anglers Senior Competition
Third qualifying heat continues Details from Irwin Morrow. Tel: 087 7706728.

9pm
Bowls competition final at the Railway

10pm
Pub Quiz & Entertainment

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Sunday 3rd August 2008
2.30-4pm
Best kept garden competition & Scarecrow Judging
Judging by the Cavan Gardening Club & Independent Judges.

12-3pm – Reptile Show
Ever wondered what a snake really feels like? Or how a chameleon catches its prey? To find out the answers to these and a thousand other reptilian questions, check out the Reptile Zoo in the Courthouse! With a line-up that includes animals such as the Leopard Tortoise to Boa Constrictors, Giant African Land Snails to Madagascar Day Geckos, this promises to be one of the most exciting (and scaliest!) events of the entire festival. Hygiene and safety are priorities at all times.

2.30-4pm
Trout Angler’s Senior Competition (5th Qualifying heat)

2.30pm
Hot Air Balloon Display
Your chance to see what a hot air balloon looks like …..weather permitting

2.30pm
Closing of Peggy Gray’s Arts & Crafts Exhibition in the Town Hall.
Also winners of the children Art competition will be giving their prizes
Supported by the Arts Council of Ireland

1pm
Adventures on the Erne!
Get down to Jones’ Jetty for some serious fun today with the Canadian Canoe Slalom Course. A fantastic obstacle course for all the family. No experience necessary just bring along your sense of adventure! Details and entry forms from Gilbrides. Places are limited so get booking now!!!

Search and Rescue Demo includes Man Overboard, Diving and assorted fun events.

Belturbet Row Boat Club Tours
Short rowing trips along the River Erne. Look at Belturbet from a different perspective! Each trip costs just €5. Life jackets supplied. For more details contact Tommy Mahon at 049-9522400.

5-7pm
Pig Racing
No, we’re not telling any ‘porkies’ – the pig racing is back!!! 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!!!

5-7pm
Exhibition
Zara Dolan’s Art exhibition continues in the Railway

The Gingefest
The Gingers are taking over once again! Calling all Gingers to the Diamond Bar. All you ginger wannabes can wear a wig or dye your hair. Music by Ian I Brow. For information contact Mark at 086-8281696

10.p.m
Pub Entertainment

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Monday 4th August 2008

2.30pm
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!

Bald Eagle and owl – details to come

2.30pm
Hot Air Balloon Display
Your chance to see what a hot air balloon looks like …..weather permitting

2.30pm
Senior Fly Fishing Final Competition.
Followed by presentation in Flynns Bar Kilconny.
Details from Irwin Morrow. Tel: 087 7706728.

2pm 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!!

Belturbet Row Boat Club Tours
Short rowing trips along the River Erne. Look at Belturbet from a different perspective! Each trip costs just €5. Life jackets supplied. For more details contact Tommy Mahon at 049-9522400.

8 till late
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
Fireworks Display
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!

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All events are Subject to Change so please check back regularly!