Rural Mental Health Talk
Join us on Saturday 15th June at Cahans Meeting House for a further talk on mental health by Rev. Dr. Gerry Clinton. Donations welcome.
Save the Date: ‘The Gathering’ – June 28th/29th!
Cahans Meeting House Cahans Meeting House, Stranooden, Co. Monaghan, IrelandJoin us for a momentous occasion as we commemorate 260 years since the Cahans Exodus with a special event - 'The Gathering'! Set to take place on June 28th and 29th, this historic event will welcome visitors from America and beyond to honor the legacy of the Cahans Exodus. Event Highlights: 260th Anniversary Commemoration: Step back … Continue reading Save the Date: ‘The Gathering’ – June 28th/29th!
An evening with Alex. Watson 19th July
Cahans Meeting House Cahans Meeting House, Stranooden, Co. Monaghan, IrelandOn Friday 19th July 8pm Alex will talk about his photography, present a slide show and short film. Supper will follow, then the 251s (Dara MacGabhan, Andy Hogg and Alex Watson) will play and sing. It will be a different kind of evening at Cahans Meeting House and all will be welcome.
Thursday 1 August – The Irish Coroner, WC Waddell, a member of Cahans
Cahans Meeting House Cahans Meeting House, Stranooden, Co. Monaghan, IrelandOn Thursday 1 August from 8pm Michelle McGoff McCann will speak from her research into William Charles Waddell's career as county coroner from 1846 to 1878, using this to explain the changing role of coroner.
Fil and Tom return – Friday 9 August
Cahans Meeting House Cahans Meeting House, Stranooden, Co. Monaghan, IrelandFil and Tom had to cancel their evening earlier in the year due to illness, but they will be back with their mix of folk music, chat and storytelling on Friday 9th, when there will be supper as usual and time to meet and chat
Migration from Monaghan to the West Fri. 16th August
Cahans Meeting House Cahans Meeting House, Stranooden, Co. Monaghan, IrelandThis historical talk covering the movement of Catholics from South Ulster to Galway, Mayo and Leitrim, will be given by Claire McPhillips, a local student who has recently graduated from Heritage Studies, ATU, Galway. Sectarian tension after the Battle of the Diamond followed by the setting up of the Orange Order together with economic pressures … Continue reading Migration from Monaghan to the West Fri. 16th August
Afternoon Tea Saturday 31st August
To end the month Cahans Meeting House will host an afternoon tea Saturday 31st from 3pm when it is hoped there will be music by members of the local Ukrainian community. Generous donations are requested as this will raise funds for the Christian charity, Embrace the Middle East which, as the Bible Lands Society and … Continue reading Afternoon Tea Saturday 31st August
Airs and Praises with Rev. Dr. Jean Mackarel 20th September
Cahans Meeting House Cahans Meeting House, Stranooden, Co. Monaghan, IrelandThe Gospel Music Hour on Northern Sound Radio has been presented by Rev. Jean for over 30 years so is well known to many listeners from Cavan and Monaghan and further afield.
Harvest Reminiscing Evening 18th October 2024
This year we will be watching a video dealing with the flax crop from sowing the seed through all the processes to the finished piece of linen. As usual there will be a Harvest Supper featuring seasonal treats. Afterwards entertainment will be in the hands of Forge Anvils - a band of singers, musicians and … Continue reading Harvest Reminiscing Evening 18th October 2024
TABLE QUIZ Friday 8th November @ 8 pm.
Brush up on your general knowledge, come and join us for a good night's fun with Quiz Master Stephen Duffy. As usual refreshments will be provided. Tables of 4 €40. All welcome