Bailieborough News. May 2nd 2022 . Matthew J. Cullen.
Darkness into Light, Bailieborough:Not long to go now before this year’s ‘Darkness into Light’ Bailieborough event. The event will commence from the Community Centre, Chapel Road at 4.15am on Saturday morning next, May 7th. The route of the walk/run is the same as last time out in 2019 and we are asking that businesses in the town and households along the route get involved by decorating their shop windows in yellow for the week leading up to the event and that households light a candle in a window on the day. Thank you to all taking part in this years event.
Next Saturday we will be providing refreshments after the event in the Community Centre. We are asking any keen bakers to support the event and donate something. Anything being donated can be left in The Lemon Tree on Barrack Street on Friday evening (6th May) between 5 and 9pm. Anyone still wishing to register can do so at www.darknessintolight.ie You wont receive your T-shirt in time for next Saturday but we will have some on the morning for those wishing to show their support.
Nomad Cafe: This year we are supporting Darkness Into Light and @pieta.house. This is such a worthy cause and one close to both our hearts. We will be organising a closed bucket collection from the 6th until the 8th of May and will be on hand on the morning of the Bailieborough walk to provide a complimentary tea or coffee to all the participants and volunteers.
Bailieborough Walking Group: Our first walk of the season starts on Wednesday 4th May. Commencing at the Picnic Area of Lough an Leagh at 7.15pm. This will be a moderate walk approx 1.5 hrs. 5-7km. All welcome.
May—Month of the Holy Rosary: The Rosary will be recited at the
Grotto on the Virginia Road for the month of May, at 7.30pm. No Rosary on
Saturdays. Please come and join in prayers for peace in the World, especially
in the Ukraine, for all the sick, for vocations and your own intentions.
Everyone welcome.
Library:
Do you know a child starting school this September? FREE book bags available at the library for all children starting primary school in September 2022. Bag contains 3 beautiful books, library card holder, and a guide for parents.
Each bag includes stories about back to school, a library card, and library card wallet.
Drop into your library to get yours today!
As part of Cavan Library’s Bealtaine programme, historian Patrick Cassidy will provide an informative online talk titled: ‘County Cavan’s Linen Story’.
Patrick Cassidy is a lecturer in Cultural and Heritage studies at Cavan Institute and has lectured extensively on the flax and linen history of Co. Cavan.
When: Thursday 5th May at 7pm.
Where: Zoom (ID: 873 2322 3704).
Mains Flushing: Dhuish Group Water Scheme are flushing the lines this week. Any queries contact 087 6293035.
Irish Red Cross: UKRAINE CRISIS APPEAL: Countless lives in Ukraine are being torn apart by violence and insecurity. Displacement, trauma, and separation from loved ones, will have devastating consequences on the people of Ukraine.
Please donate now if you can. Red Cross teams are on the ground to provide those affected with food, medicine, shelter, and water. With your support, we will also assist those displaced by conflict.
To donate, visit https://www.redcross.ie/latest…/ukraine-crisis-appeal/. You can also donate to the IRC appeal for Ukraine in your Revolut App.
Bailieborough Creative Hub are hosting an event for this year’s Cruiniu na nOg.
Over four Saturday workshops (21, 28 May & 4,11 June
11am to 1pm), at Bailieborough Library, The ‘Art’ of Visual Storytelling
project aims to celebrate local stories, history, myths and folklore from Bailieborough,
Co Cavan in ‘Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands’. Artists from Bailieborough
Creative Hub will guide the children through a selection of ‘stories’ to
discover some history, myths and folklore, introduce them to design
processes, start an art journal, experience a selection of mixed media and a
variety of creative techniques with the aim of producing a final artwork to be
exhibited.
PLEASE NOTE: The workshops are for children aged 9 to 16 and are FREE however
children will be expected to attend all 4 workshops to complete their
artwork.
To book a space please email bailieboroughcreativehub@gmail.com
Loughanleagh and Muff Heritage Trust are holding their Annual General Meeting on this Wednesday evening, May 4th at 7.30pm, in the Loughanleagh Heritage Centre (adjacent to the Picnic Area). All welcome.
Link Credit Union: Have you a child moving from 6th class to 1st year in Secondary School this September? Link Credit Union have opened our ‘Step Up Grant’ competition, where 10 students can win €200 towards their educational costs. Closing date 10th June. Application forms are available in our offices or on our website: www.linkcu.ie
Bailieborough Craft Club: Meetings take place every Friday, upstairs in the Library from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Looking forward to seeing everyone and new members most welcome.
Walk, Jog or Run: Bailieborough Chapel Carpark, Chapel Road (Lakeside), every Monday and Wednesday from 8.00pm to 9.00pm, for all levels of fitness. Other activities available—weather permitting. For further information, please contact Tony at 086 399 3430. Have fun while keeping fit. Everybody welcome.
Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.: Bailieborough Celtic AFC Summer Soccer for Girls aged 8-14years. Mondays evenings from 6:15pm – 7:45pm at the Vale, training grounds. Camp will be commencing Monday, May 23rd. Any enquiries, please contact Grainne on 08681563532.
Bailieborough Men’s Shed: Men’s Shed is open every Tuesday morning from 10am till 1pm at the Beckscourt Centre. New members are always most welcome.
Rhythmic Dance Twirlers: Beginner classes take place every Wednesday evening from 5.00pm to 6.00pm, in the Courthouse, Lower Main St, Bailieborough. Boys and girls aged 4 and up, are welcome to join us. Contact, Kelly Clarke for further information.
East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News,Under 13/15; Training on Mondays from 7-8pm on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club. Under 11; Training on Mondays from 6-7pm on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club. All training sessions €3 each please. Under 7/9; Saturday in Killinkere at 1 and 2pm for U7 and U9 respectively. Club contacts;U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.
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: Edel Fox 086 1004030.