Cavan Gaels Weekly Bingo - Farnham Arms Hotel

Cavan Gaels GAA Club runs its weekly bingo night every Friday at the Farnham Arms Hotel on Main Street in Cavan town, one of the longest-running fundraiser fixtures in the town’s social calendar. A guaranteed jackpot of €2,170 must be won every week, which keeps a full room coming back and gives the club a steady source of fundraising income outside of match days and lotto draws.

What to expect

Doors open ahead of the 9pm start, with bingo cards sold on the night rather than in advance, so there is no need to book. The format is standard eyes-down bingo across a full card of games, with the guaranteed €2,170 jackpot as the headline prize alongside the usual line and full-house games. The crowd is a mix of regulars, many of whom have been coming for years, and Cavan Gaels members helping run the night. The Farnham Arms function room comfortably holds a full house, and the hotel’s bar stays open through the evening for anyone who wants a drink between games. All proceeds go directly to Cavan Gaels GAA Club, supporting the club’s underage and adult teams, so it is a fundraiser as much as a night out.

Getting there

The Farnham Arms Hotel is on Main Street in the centre of Cavan town, within walking distance of anywhere in the town centre. There is no dedicated event parking, but the hotel and nearby public car parks serve the town centre generally.

While you’re in Cavan

Cavan town’s Main Street is right on the doorstep of the Farnham Arms, so it is easy to make an evening of it with dinner beforehand or a drink after the last game is called. There is more to see in Cavan and across Co. Cavan.

Good to know

• Every Friday night, doors ahead of 9pm start
• Venue: Farnham Arms Hotel, Main Street, Cavan Town
• €2,170 guaranteed jackpot every week
• Cards purchased on the night; no advance booking
• Proceeds support Cavan Gaels GAA Club