Bailieborough News Thursday 28th January 2016
Bailieborough News. January 28th 2016. Matthew J. Cullen.
St. Anne’s Church Carpark:
The resurfacing and relining of the carpark was completed on Friday last. The new markings clearly indicate a one way system, no parking areas and also disabled parking bays. Please observe these markings especially when attending church services.
BAILIEBOROUGH MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION:
Annual Round Table Quiz in the Bailie Hotel Ballroom on Friday, 5th February at 8pm sharp. Teams of four €40. Special ‘early bird’ round for extra points if you arrive on time!! All welcome.
Bailieboro Cancer Comfort Ltd – Copper Coinage for Cancer:
The coin boxes were counted recently and raised €1132; and we thank you all most sincerely for your continued support.
Please be advised that anyone wishing to donate their copper coinage to Bailieboro Cancer Comfort Ltd can drop them into Fox’s Bar and Restaurant, Main St. Bailieborough.
Leisure Centre News: January Membership Special:
2 month Pool and Gym membership €80.00.
Easter intensive Swimming Lessons, now booking. Week beginning March 28th. All levels catered for. One hour, 5 days, €65.00.
€30 for 30 days membership pool or gym membership still available.
Adult Swimming Lessons, Monday at 11am, Wednesday at 8pm, mixed ability class.
Swim Fitness/ Tri Train Class with Janis, Monday and Tuesday nights. Improve your Swimming Technique and fitness.
Pilates: Wednesday am at 10.00, Step Aerobics Wednesday night, call for more details 042 9666644.
Check us out on www.bailieboroughleisurecentre.com or find us on facebook for regular updates.
ANNE’S NS ENROLMENT:
Parents seeking to enroll their child or children in St. Anne’s N.S. for the 2016/2017 school year are requested to return a completed Enrolment Application from during January 2016. Application forms are available from the school office by phoning 042 9665242. Closing date for receipt of Enrolment forms is Friday, 29th January, 2016.
Senior’s Alert Scheme:
Seniors’ Alert Scheme providing panic buttons for eligible older people living in our community is co-ordinated by our local Vincent DePaul. If you know anyone who may be eligible and in need of a panic button please call 087-6847434.
“The Tide”:
A comic tragedy play set in Leitrim – Cavan. Two very different people meet on Leitrim’s only beach with a shared problem. They both come to a solution which they think will get their lives “back” on track. Come see this play in the Ramor Theatre on Friday the 29th and Saturday the 30th of January at 8pm.
The cast is made up of local actors Conor Sheridan, Mary Cronin and Neil (Doogie) Donnelly. Written by Tara Maire Lovett. Phone 0498547074 to book.
BAILIEBOROUGH SOCIAL DAY CENTRE
will be back in the Community Centre on Wednesday, 27th January from 2.30-4.30pm for usual activities. All Christmas Day Swim Cards to be returned on this day. New members always welcome.
Library:
Education Guidance for all adults at the Library at 3pm on first Tuesday of each month. Free service run by ETB. Information on courses available, funding and grants.
THE MODEL SCHOOL:
Enrolment for new junior infants for the new school year September 2016 /2017 is now taking place. Please contact the office on 042 9665689 or by email at: themodelbailieborough@gmail.com by Friday, April 8th 2016.
Cavan Ladies Darts:
A ‘Table Quiz’ in aid of Cavan Ladies Darts will take place in Smyth’s of Relaghbeg on this Saturday night, January 30th commencing at 9.00pm, sharp. Table of four is €40 and there will be plenty of spot prizes. Cavan Ladies Darts are the current All Ireland Shield Holders and they will be representing Cavan at the upcoming Inter-County All Ireland Finals. All welcome for a great night’s entertainment.
Computers for Beginners – Computers for Beginners at Bailieborough Business Centre.
Would you like to be able to surf the internet, shop on-line, pay bills on-line, learn some basic computer skills. Don’t get left behind in 2016. Call 042-969-4716 and we will be get you up and running. Course is 2 hours once a week for 4 weeks €10. Come along, bring a friend enjoy the friendly relaxed atmosphere of the class and the centre.
FELIM’S N.S. (THE VALE)
is currently inviting applications for enrolment for 2016-2017. Forms are available directly from the school, by phoning 042 9665605 or by emailing: thevalesns@outlook.ie download from website: wwww.thevalesns.com under the Scoil Documents section. Completed forms to be returned to the school by Friday, 29th January, 2016.
Fine Gael AGM:
The 2016 Fine Gael Bailieborough branch AGM took place on Tuesday, 19th January in a packed Fox’s Lounge.
As the election approaches, Joe O’Reilly TD gave a rousing speech and placed everyone on red alert for the campaign ahead.
The officer board elected for the year were: Chairman – Thomas Rogers, Vice Chairman – Trevor Thompson, Secretary – Paddy Martin, Treasurer – John Ryan and PRO – Colm Colgan.
Skills for Farmers
Free Classes for farmers at Bailieborough Business Centre – 1 evening per week for 8-14 weeks. Learn E-mail, Online Herd Registration, Farm Record Keeping and Communications. Classes run from 7 in the evening, small class sizes, friendly atmosphere, ample parking. Call 042-969-4716 or 087-929-3531 for more details and to book your place.
Bailieborough Shamrocks Under 6’s:
The Bailieborough Shamrocks Under 6’s train each Saturday morning in the sports complex beside Bailieborough Community School. It’s from 11am to 12 Midday. Anyone wishing to attend just needs runners and a tracksuit each week along with €2. All new members welcome. Frank Cooney’s mobile number is 087 2224887. Parents if you send your contact details to Frank he will include you on the weekly text informing you about training.
Web Design Classes:
Web Design Classes at Bailieborough Business Centre starting Tuesday and Thursday Afternoons at Bailieborough Business Centre. QQI Level 4. Call 042-969-4716 for more details.
Walk, Jog Or Run….
Exercising Is FUN! Every Monday and Wednesday evenings at 8pm join us at Bailieborough Community Centre! All welcome—no matter what your fitness levels are!.
Computers for Improvers
If you have taken a beginners class and want to learn more. Offering QQI Level 3, all work is class based, all assignments done in class, one morning per week for 14 weeks. Call 042-969-4716 for more details.
Oral Irish Workshop:
Oral Irish Workshop at the Library on Saturday, March 5th from 2.30pm-5pm for Leaving Cert students. Places are limited at €5 per student. An essential boost for your oral Irish exam preparation. Phone 042 9665779 for further info.
Health and Safety Awareness
This is a great course which will cover basic Health and Safety in the workplace and will also cover defibrillators, first aid and basic fire safety training. All for Free. One evening per week. Call 042-969-4716 / 087-972-1103 for more details.
Keep Fit and Learn Self-Defence:
New ‘Shinken-Do’ Martial Arts classes taking place at the Wesleyan Chapel on Wednesday evenings at 8.00pm. These are practical self-defence classes in which you do not need to be flexible or fit in order to train, therefore it is for everyone. It is a fun way to learn self-defence and get fit by doing so. Classes are open to both male and female.
First class is free to all beginners and it has an age limit of over 14 year olds.
For further information you can call David on 0863398325.
Library:
Library Parent and Toddler Group every Wednesday 10.30am-12pm; Citizens Information every Tuesday 1.30pm-2.30pm on a first come first served basis; Craft Group every Friday 10.30am-1pm; Book Club 6pm-7pm last Thursday of every month; Lit Lab writers group every second Tuesday. Contact 042 9665779 for details on any of the above.
Baptism Dates in St. Annes for February 2016:
The following are the dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church for the Month of February and March-Saturday 13th February (Deacon Damien), Sunday 14th February (Fr. Michael), Saturday 27th February (Deacon Damien), Sunday 28th February (Fr. Michael), Saturday 12th March (Deacon Damien), Sunday 13th March (Fr. Michael), Saturday 19th March (Deacon Damien), Sunday 20th March (Fr. Michael), Saturday 26th March Easter Vigil 9pm (Fr. Michael) –Please note that Baptisms take place on Saturdays at 4.30pm and Sundays at 12.30pm.
‘Game Evening’:
Maudabawn Gun Club and its friends from Knockbride Gun Club are holding a fund raising ‘Game Evening’ in Gallonray House on Sunday next 31/1/16 from 5. 30pm to 8pm. Award winning chef, Luke Aherne and his assistant Paul Martin from the Michelin star restaurant “Campagne” in Kilkenny will prepare mouth-watering game dishes using pheasant, woodcock, snipe, duck, venison, rabbit and pigeon. They will also take questions on cooking game. Donations received will go to Dernekesh NS, Tunnyduff NS and the hearing impaired unit at Darley School Cootehill. There will also be a free Farmer’s draw with lots of great prizes. It promises to be a unique evening of top class food and a chance to raise some needed funds for local charities. Everyone welcome.
Irish Dance Classes:
Scoil Rince Ni Halla, Irish dance Classes every Thursday, in Bailieborough Community Hall. Beginners class 6-7pm. All welcome from ages 4+ (faoi rialacha Cumann Rince Naisiunta). For details call: 085-7712282.
EAST CAVAN GAELS HURLING CLUB:
Indoor Hurling returns next Friday in the Community School Sports Hall Under 6/8’s from 6.00 to 7.00pm and under 10’s from 7.00pm to 8.00pm.
Registration for all players for the 2016 season will be on Friday, 29th January in the Bailieborough Community School Sports Hall from 6pm for all from the Bailieborough/Shercock/Knockbride area. Under 6 all the way to Minor (Under 18). The fee for registration is €15 per player for the year.
New members welcome.
Chalk Paint Workshops:
Upcoming Chalk Paint Workshops in the Vintage Loft in Bailieboro. Visit our Facebook page or contact us on thevintageloftbboro@gmail.com for more information or to sign up for a class.www.facebook.com/The-Vintage-Loft-1389816727993581/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel
East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 25th January 2016
Registration nights; We will register all our present and new hurlers in two venues this coming week as follows;
Kingscourt Community Centre Thursday January 28th from 6.45 for all from the Kingscourt area Under 6, Under 8 and Under 10.
Bailieborough Community School Sports Hall Friday January 29th from 6pm for all from the Bailieborough/Shercock/Knockbride area. Under 6 all the way to Minor (Under 18).
The fee for registration is €15 per player for the year.
All players MUST be registered with ECG HC to play with us.
Minor; Our minors will now take part in the 2015 Championship Final on Saturday 31st January on the 3G at Breffni Park at 2.30 v Cootehill. This is our very first final at minor and follows on from our Under 16s participating in their first ever final also. All support very welcome.
Presentation night;
A wonderful evening, with standing room only at times, was had by all as we hosted Denis “Rackard” Cody from Kilkenny and he brought along a trio of trophies and presented medals to our successful sides in the Bailie Hotel on Sunday last. With all our older sides reaching finals and the addition of the new Under 6 side the future looks bright. A full report with extensive pictures by Yvonne Tully is available on our Facebook page. We thank the organising committee of Kathryn, Sharon, Miriam, The Bailie Hotel and all who made the event such a success.
Community School football;
Congratulations to Bailieboro Community School senior side on their recent continuing success in the Cavan/ Monaghan division. Lots of dual GAA men on the field including a number of ECG GAA Hurling men. Well done to all involved.
Hurling training times and venues;
Under 6/8/10;
Kingscourt group;
Thursdays at Kingscourt Community Centre Under 6/8 from 6.45-7.45 and Under 10 from 6.45-8.15. €3 each please.
Bailieborough group;
Fridays – Under 6/8 from 6-7pm. Under 10 from 7-8pm in Bailieboro Community School Sports Hall. €3 each please.
Both sessions are open to anyone from the region to attend.
For all U8/10 information contact Willie Gaughan 087 164 9280.
Under 12/14/16/18;
Training will return at the end of the month. All players will receive a text.
Under 12 squad
Under 14 squad;
Under 16 squad;
Minor squad;
Denis Cody speaking at the event.
Virginia Triathlon and Cycling Club:
Now accepting new members and membership renewals. The club meets regularly for running sessions at Ramor GFC, Main Street Virginia on Thursday evenings at 8pm and cycle rides from outside Premier Cycles, Virginia on Sunday mornings at 9.30 am. All abilities welcome, please contact Niamh Maloney on 0861717109 for further details.
SENIOR HELP LINE:
Do you need someone to talk to? Senior Help Line is a confidential listening service for older people provided by trained older volunteers for the price of a local call anywhere in Ireland. LoCall 1850 440 444. Senior Help Line is open every day of the year, from 10am to 10pm.
Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd:
The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd Committee is available to help cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information contact: Michael Cullen 087 154 2447 or Edel Fox 086 1004030.
CITIZENS INFORMATION:
Co. Cavan Citizens Information Outreach Service in Bailieboro (The Library) on Tuesdays, from 1.30pm – 2.30pm. This is a weekly service. Any enquiries 076 1075200.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held in: The Health Centre, Kells Road on Wednesdays at 8.30pm.
The Samaritans:
The Samaritans have a new Freephone number: 116 123 for people who are struggling to cope. The line is open and free 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.
If any readers have items of interest to be included in the Bailieborough News, (Obituaries, News Items, Sports, etc…), please e-mail: mattie42@eircom.net or call 042 9666200.