Bailieborough News Thursday April 14th 2016
Bailieborough News. April 14th 2016. Matthew J. Cullen.
Cavan Birdwatch:
The Annual General Meeting of ‘Cavan Birdwatch’ will be held on Thursday, 21st April in the Bailieborough Business Centre.
The meeting will commence at 7 p.m. and will be followed by a talk at 8 p.m. by Olivia Crowe from Birdwatch Ireland entitled, ‘Tracking the fortunes of our Greenland White-fronted Goose’. This is a free event and all are welcome—especially new members.
Phone 087 7735487 or email cavanbirdwatching@gmail.com for more information.
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 SHAMROCK’S LADIES
are holding ‘Registration Nights’ for all players both underage and senior not yet registered for 2016 on Friday 15th and 22nd April from 7.30-9pm in the Club Rooms, St. Anne’s Park. All those players wishing to play for the 2016 season must be registered by the latest 22nd April.
Forthcoming Lecture:
Cumann Seanchais Bhreifne Lecture entitled ‘Victoria Cross Recipients from County Cavan’ by Leslie McKeague at Library on Tuesday, April 19th at 8pm. All welcome. Free event.
CONFIRMATION
: The sacrament of Confirmation will be administered in the parish by Bishop Leo O’Reilly on Saturday, 23rd April in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough, at 12 noon.
Bailieboro Vintage Car and Tractor Run:
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the ‘Bailieboro Vintage Car and Tractor Run’—due to be held on Monday the 2nd of May, has been cancelled. It is hoped that the event will be held in the near future.
CAVAN INSTITUTE OPEN DAYS
15th and 16th April (10-4pm and12 noon-4pm respectively). Information on over 80 full time courses starting September 2016 available.
Relaghabeg Fundraising Committee:
Come and Test your Knowledge while helping to raise funds for the general service and maintenance of the Relaghbeg Defibrillator. The Defibrillator is for the use of the community hopefully it won’t need to be used but it is peace of mind knowing that it is there and is in proper working order if needed. We are holding a Table Quiz on Friday, April 15th at 9.00pm in Smyth’s Bar, Relaghbeg to raise funds to help keep the servicing of this life saving equipment up to date. A Table of four persons costs €40. Plenty of spot prizes on the night. It Promises to be a fun night for all. Please come and support.
Breifne Historical Societies:
talk entitled ‘Victoria Cross Recipients from County Cavan‘ will take place on Tuesday April 19th in Bailieborough Library at 8pm.. This talk is based on an essay in the 2015 journal of Cumann Seanchais Bhreifne. Initially the date was set for April 14th but due to a clash with the launch of the 1916 exhibition at Cavan County Museum the date was changed to April 19th
Bailieboro Celtic AFC:
We are delighted to be hosting an FAI Summer Soccer Schools Camp again this year for boys and girls aged between 6 and 14 years of age. This year’s camp runs from Monday 4th July till Friday 8th July between 10.30 am and 3.00 pm. Prices remain the same as last year at €65 per child with family discounts and each child receives a full kit (jersey, shorts and socks) backpack and ball. For more information or booking log on towww.summersoccerschools.ie or Call 1890 653 653.
Bailieborough Group of Parishes:
If you’re interested in the Parish Summer outing to St Patrick’s Church, Greystones and The National Garden Exhibition Centre in Kilquade on May 1, get in touch with Valerie\Damien (Mullagh) Donald Howell (Knockbride) Victor Scott (Shercock) Russell Waller\John Anderson (Bailieborough) as soon as possible.
Coach cost – €10 per person (assuming over 50 people)
Lunch cost €19.95 ( 2 courses).
Deposit €10. Bus leaves Tesco Bailieborough at 8am and the hotel in Mullagh at 8:20.
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.
Bailieborough Agricultural Show: The Show committee are running a bus to the forthcoming Balmoral Show and if you are interested in going, please contact any committee member.
Knockbride Ladies GAA’ Fun Run’:
Knockbride Ladies GAA are holding a fundraising ‘Fun Run’ on Sunday next, April 17th. Registration takes place at 11.45am, at the Knockbride GAA pitch with the Run/Walk commencing at 12.30pm. Run for fun—Race for place, all welcome, tell your friends and bring your family!! Two distances, 5km and 10km.
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.
Training at Bailieborough Business Centre: April 26th:
Computers for Beginners – Learn everything from ‘Where is the On Button to On-line payments. Call 042-969-4716.
Pilates:
Pilates continues in Trinity Hall Virginia Rd, Bailieboro on Tuesday evenings at 6.15pm and 7.30pm. Booking essential. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please call Anne 087 2601454 for further details..
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.
Library:
Parent, Baby and Toddler group: Weekly meeting at Bailieborough Library.
Bailieborough Library Parent, Baby and Toddler Group has proven to be a vital life line for all stay-at-home parents who may be new to the area and wish to get out of the house and make new friends. There is a huge range of toys for children to play with, while parents can enjoy a cup of tea and chat.
The group meets at the Library Arts space every Wednesday at 10.30am-12pm. Why not join their Facebook Group and keep up to date with news and events.
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.
Cavan Walking Festival:
As part of the programme for the Cavan Walking Festival, a walk will be held in Bailieborough.
The ‘Bailieborough Forest Walk’ will take place on Saturday 30th of April.
Participants please meet at the Bailieborough Business Centre at11am. The duration of the walk will be approx.1 1/2 hours and the distance is 8 km.
Contact the Department of Community and Enterprise for further details: 049 437 8582. All welcome.
Baptism Dates in St. Annes for April, May and June 2016:
The following are the dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church for the Months of April, May and June – Sunday April 17th, Sunday April 24th, Sunday May 8th, Sunday May 22nd, Sunday June 5th and Sunday June 26th –Baptisms will take place on Sundays at 12.30pm.
Lourdes:
The annual Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place this year from 27th May to 1st June. Bookings should be made as soon as possible – because places are limited – through the Kilmore Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan (St Patrick’s College) or
Tel 049 4375 004 – Office hours are 10.00 am to 1.00 pm Monday to Friday. Booking Forms are available by contacting the office. Anyone wishing to travel on the Assisted Pilgrim Section – staying in Accueil Notre Dame – should contact Fr Kevin Fay, Upper Lavey, Ballyjamesduff Tel 049 433 0018 / 087 857 9968. Lourdes is a really special place as anyone who has ever visited will confirm.
Lavey 2 Lourdes:
A number of Cyclist’s are taking on the challenge to Cycle from Lavey to Lourdes on Sunday 15th May and hope to be there when the Pilgrimage arrives. This is to raise funds for the Kilmore Pilgrimage – Assisted Pilgrim Section. If you would like to support this venture all contributions will be gratefully appreciated. Donations to Fr Kevin Fay.
East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 11th April 2016
Under 6/8/10; Training continues indoors in Kingscourt and Bailieborough as the weather and pitch conditions remain unsuitable for moving outdoors yet. The Under 10s will play a challenge v Carrick on Wednesday next at the astro, Bailieboro Celtic AFC, at the Vale from 6-7. Players to meet from 5.45pm.
Above; Kingscourt U6/8s on left and Bailieborough/Shercock U6/8s on right.
Above; Kingscourt U10s, left, and Bailieborough/Shercock U10s on right.
Under 12; Unfortunately Wednesdays game v Annalee was postponed. This coming Wednesday we play St. Felim’s in the Spring League.
Under 14; A huge congratulations to our U14 squad who qualified for National Feilé na nGael which this year will be in “The home of hurling” Tipperary after reaching the Cavan Feilé final v Cootehill on the 3G at Breffni on Saturday last. Both sides will now represent Cavan hurling on the 17th-19th June. Well done to the players and management of Kathryn, Maurice, Sharon and Brendan.
This coming week we play Castleblayney in the Monaghan league on Wednesday tbc.
Above; The under 14 squad who qualified for National Feilé.
Under 16/18; New players are especially welcome. Equipment supplied while learning the game.
You must be registered with East Cavan Gaels GAA Hurling Club to play hurling with East Cavan Gaels. Forms available at training.
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 U6/8/10; 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; Matches this week so keep an eye out for text.
Training for all ages from Under 12 to Under 18 on Wednesday 7pm at Bailieborough GAA grounds St.Annes Park unless there is a game.
For all U12-U18 information contact Kathryn O’Flynn 087 244 1371.
Check out our social media;
https://www.facebook.com/eastcavangaelshurling/
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.