Bailieborough News Thursday 17th March 2016
Bailieborough News. March 17th 2016. Matthew J. Cullen.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade:
The Saint Patrick’s Day Parade on Thursday, March 17th in Bailieborough will commence at 2.30pm—starting at the Community School on the Virginia Road. All participants and stewards are asked to assemble at the Church Car Park, Virginia Road, at 1.30pm. This year the parade will have ‘The 1916 Rising’ as its theme. There are prizes for the best 1916 themed Float and there are also prizes for the Best Dressed 1916 themed Window display. So come along and celebrate our National Holiday and enjoy the parade.
Heritage Society Tour:
Bailieborough Heritage Society are planning a short tour of the Bailieborough area commencing at Bailieborough Business Centre at 11am on Saturday next, March 19th.
Car pool at the Business Centre and drive to the Castle Lake car park. Walking
to the Castle ruins and the Marist Brothers Graves. Next stop by car will be Corglass Presbyterian Church and graveyard. Driving on to Drumeague crossroads to view the newly erected historic sites map and information sign. Exploring some of the historic locations in this corner of East Knockbride. The duration of the tour will be approximately four hours. Bring a packed lunch, refreshments, sturdy walking boots and appropriate clothing for the weather conditions on the day. Members of the Heritage Society will talk about each location and if further details is required contact Alison on 087 7129113.
Easter and Holy Week Ceremonies at St. Annes: Vigil Mass
on Saturday, March 19th at 7.00pm and Sunday, March 20th at 10.00am. The Blessing of Palms will take place outside the Church at the beginning of each Mass. Those who wish to join the procession into the Church are asked to remain outside before Mass. Holy Thursday, March 24th —Chrism Mass in the Cathedral of St. Patrick and St. Felim, Cavan at 11.30am. Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 8.00pm in St. Annes.
Good Friday, March 25th: Celebration of the Lord’s Passion at 3.00pm. Prayer around the Cross at 8.00pm.
Easter Vigil: Holy Saturday at 9.00pm. Easter Sunday: Mass of the Lord’s Resurrection at 10.00am.
Confessions:
A special Reconciliation Service for Lent and Easter will take place in St. Anne’s Church on Sunday next, March 20th at 7.30pm. A number of Priests from the neighbouring parishes will be present to hear Confessions. Confessions will also take place in St. Anne’s on Holy Saturday from 12 noon to 3.00pm.
Parent and Toddler Group:
Bexcourt Parent and Toddler Group continues in the Bexcourt Centre from 10.00am to 12 noon on every Wednesday morning. Meet other parents, compare notes and organise activities and events. For further details, please contact 042 9694825 or just come along and drop into the Centre.
Bailieborough Group of Parishes: Easter 2016: Tuesday, March 22nd, Bible Study at Bailieborough Rectory at 8.00pm.
Friday, March 25th—Good Friday at Shercock at 8.00pm.
Saturday, March 26th—Easter Saturday at Mullagh at 8.00pm.
Sunday, March 27th—Easter Sunday: Knockbride at 7.05 am, Sunrise Service followed by breakfast in the Hall.
Easter Service in Bailieborough at 10.45am followed by tea and coffee in the Hall.
Monday, March 28th: Church Family Picnic and Games at 12pm in the grounds of the Rectory in Bailieborough. Food, fun and games for all ages, just remember to bring your lunch and a blanket to sit on!
All of these services and gatherings are open to everybody so put them in your diary!
Congratulations:
A young girl from Bailieborough has been honoured for service as a volunteer at the Pramerica Spirit of Community Awards Gala.
Annagh McBreen from Drumamuck, Bailieborough and daughter of Martin and Sinead McBreen was one of only two highly recommended finalists in the Junior Awards category.
Annagh is a 1st year student at St Aidan’s Comprehensive College in Cootehill and has a keen interest in volunteering and donates a lot of her time at Down syndrome Ireland. Well done Annagh!!
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 ‘Smiley Reilly’ Memorial Run:
The ‘Smiley Reilly’ Memorial Run—in memory of Sean ‘Smiley’ O’Reilly—will take place on Sunday, April 3rd, 2016. The Run will commence from Tierworker Community Hall at 1.00pm. All Vintage Cars, Tractors and Bikes welcome. Registration will take place from 12 noon and the reg. fee is €20. Refreshments afterwards in Tierworker Community Hall. All welcome and the proceeds will go to local Cancer Charities. For more information, please contact: 087 763 1817.
Charity Cycle and Forest Walk in aid of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust:
A Charity Cycle and Walk in aid of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust will take place on Saturday next, 19th March commencing at 10am from Bailieboro Community Centre. Registration from 9 am. There are two cycle routes 40km (10euro) and 80km (20euro). 5.5km Forest Walk at 11am (10euro). Refreshments will be available afterwards. All welcome.
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.
Coffee Morning:
A ‘Coffee Morning’ in aid of the Bailieborough Mental Health Association will take place on Wednesday, March 16th from 10am to 12 noon at the Bank of Ireland, Lower Main Street. All welcome.
Blood Transfusion Clinic:
The Mobile Unit of the Irish Blood Transfusion Service will be in attendance at Bailieborough Community School, on Wednesday, 23rd March 2016 from 5:00pm – 8:30pm. All regular Blood Donors are invited to attend and new donors are especially welcome.
FIT 2 GO Fitness Classes:
A full range of fitness classes’ available running on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6.15pm in Bailieborough Arts and Cultural Centre, Shercock Road. Contact; Berenice (086-3636206) for further details.
St. Vincent DePaul Shop Tea/Coffee Day:
To celebrate the first Anniversary of the relocation of the St. Vincent DePaul shop to Main Street, we are holding a Tea/Coffee Day on Wednesday, March 16th, to which everyone is welcome. We would like to thank donors for the quality clothing, bedding, footwear, furniture and household items which we received during the year. A special word of thanks also to our customers and we look forward to the support of our donors and customers in the year ahead.
Training at Bailieborough Business Centre:
Monday, March 21st Safepass Training subject to numbers, minimum class size 8. €100 lunch included.
Call 042-969-4716.
April 6th: Skills for Farmers – Some places still available.
Call 042-969-4716. April 12th: Get with IT – Information evening for Parents. Cost €5. Call 042-969-4716.
April 26th: Computers for Beginners – Learn everything from ‘Where is the On Button to On-line payments. Call 042-969-4716.
April 4th: Information and Communications Technology – 40 Weeks QQI Level 4 Call: 049-433-1494 / 042-969-4716.
RUN/WALK/JOG/CRAWL:
Join us on Mondays and Wednesdays to run, walk, jog or crawl at Bailieborough Community Centre at 8pm. Enjoy tea, biscuits and fruit afterwards. All welcome.
EXTRA IRISH DANCING CLASSES
commencing on Friday evenings in Tierworker Hall from 5-6.15pm. All new and existing members welcome. For more information please contact Emma 087 2059128.
Learn to Dance:
Learn to dance classes in Cross Community Hall, Mullagh on Friday nights from 9-11pm. Tuition on following dances, Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot and Jive. Everyone welcome. Light refreshments served. Contact 086 0702026.
Oral Irish Workshop:
Leaving Cert. Oral Irish Workshop at Library on Saturday, April 2nd from 2.30pm-4.30pm. There are still a few places left. Give your oral Irish a boost for that all important exam. Qualified hons, Irish teacher. Ph. 042 9665779.
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 March and April 2016:
The following are the dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church for the Months of March and April- Sunday 20th March, Saturday 26th March Easter Vigil 9pm, Sunday April 17th and Sunday April 24th. –Please note that Baptisms will take place on Sundays at 12.30pm for the foreseeable future.
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 GAA Hurling Club – Hurling News 14th March 2016
Under 6/8/10; The lads had a good outing in Carrick on Saturday last when our Under 6/8/10s got some game time outside at last on the astro at the Phoenix with our friends from Carrick.
We now take a short break for the St. Patrick’s weekend and Easter holidays.
Above; Under 10s at Saturday’s blitz. Below U6/8s.
Under 12/14/16/18; training has now returned.
Training has now returned for the older boys on Wednesdays indoors in Bailieborough Community School Sports Hall.
Under 12 and Under 14 from 7-8pm and Under 16 and Under 18 from 8-9pm. €2 each and please bring water.
First round of the Under 12 Spring league is Saturday 19th March away to Cootehill.
You must be registered with East Cavan Gaels GAA Hurling Club to play hurling with East Cavan Gaels. Forms available at training.
Easter Camp;
Hurling and Camogie will be at this camp in Kingscourt at the end of the month. All are welcome.
Hurling training times and venues; no training till after Easter break.
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;
Wednesdays in Bailieboro Community School Sports Hall.
Under 12 and Under 14 from 7-8pm and Under 16 and Under 18 from 8-9pm. €2 each please. For all U12-U18 information contact Kathryn O’Flynn 087 244 1371.
Check out our social media;
https://www.facebook.com/eastcavangaelshurling/
Tanagh Outdoor Education and Training Centre
will be running a Kayak Skills Camp on the 29th-31st March from 10am-2pm for 9-16 year olds. The camp will introduce paddlers to the basic kayak skills. Participants will be required to travel each day to and from the centre. The camp includes coaching, assessment and certificate which is carried out by our highly qualified and experienced instructors. Contact Philomena to book your place 049-5552988.
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.
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Padraig ( Sean Smiley Reilly’s brother ) with Eugene Fox from Bailiborough cancer fund at the launch of the Smiley Reilly Memorial Run
Some of vehicles taking part in Sean Smiley Reillys Memorial Run
Friends and Family at launch of memorial
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.