Carrick Rovers Bingo

Carrick Rovers AFC, Carrickmacross’s association football club, runs a weekly bingo night that has become one of the town’s steady small fundraisers. It takes place every Monday evening in Holy Family Hall on Chapel Lane, with the club having recently moved the game to this venue from its previous home in St Louis Convent Hall. Proceeds go toward the everyday running costs of the club, from pitch upkeep to underage team expenses.

What to expect

A standard community bingo format: books of tickets bought at the door, several games played through the evening for cash or voucher prizes, and a break partway through for tea and a chat. Numbers are usually modest, drawing regulars from the club and the wider Carrickmacross area rather than a big crowd, which keeps the atmosphere relaxed and sociable rather than competitive in any serious way. Carrick Rovers, like most junior football and GAA clubs around County Monaghan, relies on nights like this alongside membership fees and sponsorship to keep the club running through the season. Turning up for a few books is a direct, uncomplicated way to support grassroots sport in the town, and callers are usually happy to explain the rules to anyone who has not played before.

Getting there

Chapel Lane is just off Carrickmacross’s Main Street, a short walk from the Market Square and within easy reach of the town’s car parks.

While you’re in Carrickmacross

Carrickmacross is one of south Monaghan’s main towns, known for its lace-making history and handy for the N2. There is more to see in Carrickmacross and across Co. Monaghan.

Good to know

• Date and time: every Monday, 7:30pm
• Venue: Holy Family Hall, Chapel Lane, Carrickmacross (recently moved from St Louis Convent Hall)
• Price: entry fee payable at the door; proceeds support Carrick Rovers AFC
• Recurrence: weekly, every Monday
• Accessibility: not stated