Bailieborough News. July 25th 2022 . Matthew J. Cullen.

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Volunteers Required: Volunteers are required from the community to assist at the Bailieborough hub for the Cavan GAA All stars Programme for children with special needs.

The programme will run for 1 hour over the course of ten weeks, commencing the 1st/2nd week of August. It is understandable that full commitment for volunteers may be an issue however this will not be a problem and any assistance for a number of weeks is most grateful.

A training session for helpers/coaches will take place prior to the start of the programme.

If you are interested and available to volunteer please complete the registration form via the link, https://bit.ly/AllstarsVolunteerReg

Also please make your interest known to Mark Gilsenan by text/Whatsapp 087 4158919 or email gilseym@gmail.com

Bailieborough Creative Hub: Our ‘Summer Showcase, Art Exhibition’–in conjunction with Bailieborough Midsummer Festival and Town Events—takes place at Bailieborough Courthouse and Bridewell. The exhibition was officially opened by John Paul Feeley,  Cathaoirleach of Cavan County Council on Sunday last. There are over 20 artists, from all around the country exhibiting and the opening times are as follows: Wednesday, July 27th from 2.30pm to 4.30pm, Friday, July 29th from 5.30pm to 7.30pm and Saturday, July 30th from 10.00am to 2.00pm. All welcome.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Margaret-Rose, daughter Mary, son Padraic, son-in-law Stephen, grandchildren Dervla, Niamh, Aoife, Cliona, James and Ellen, sister Eileen (Chicago), brother Sean (Ballinamoney), nieces, nephews, relatives and friends on the death of Jim Reilly, Dromore, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully at Lisdarn Care Unit, Cavan on Saturday, 23rd July 2022 . Jim was predeceased by his brother Michael (Chicago).

Jim’s Funeral Mass took place in St Anne’s Church, Bailieborough, on Tuesday, July 26th   and afterwards Jim’s remains were laid to rest in St Anne’s Cemetery.  

Pianist Needed: The St. Annes Folk Choir are seeking a pianist/keyboard player. The Choir has been in existence for thirty years and has added grestly to so many Parish celebrations. The Choir are also interested in inviting guitar players or other instrumentalists to join them. For more information, please contact the Parish Office.  

Bailieborough Walking Group:

Wednesday, July 27th – Killann/Shercock: Walk 1.5hrs approx. Meet at St. Annes Church, Killann. Take a left approx. 7km from Bailieborough heading towards Shercock. Leaving Bailieborough
Library at 6.55pm. Walk commences at 7.15pm.

Wednesday, August 3rd – Senator Billy Fox Park/Derrygooney:

(M)Walk 1.5hrs. Leaving Bailieborough Library at 6.45pm.  From Shercock travel towards Cootehill, at 3.8km turn right for Ballybay, after 1 km turn left( L80001) and continue, take next left and Billy Fox Park will be on left.

All welcome.

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.

Library: ‘Thrice Remembered’: ‘Thrice Remembered’ is a new anthology edited by Heather Brett, which contains stories and writings from Cavan people, including amusing, simple scripts, nostalgic poetry, heart-warming reminiscences and beautiful artwork.

The launch of this book will take place at Bailieborough Library on this Wednesday afternoon, July 27th  at 3pm.

Copies of the book will be on sale on the day and light refreshments will be served. All welcome!

Claymodelling Workshops for 8-12 yr olds with artist Marie Smith at Bailieborough Library ( Wednesday, 27th July 10.45am and 12.00pm ). Booking out fast, so ring today to secure your child’s place.  Bailieborough 042 9665779. FREE of charge!

Keep your child reading over the holidays with our Summer Star Reading programme designed to encourage a love of books and reading. Also FREE children’s workshops including clay modelling, lego, drumming, story time and puppet show available at the library over the summer. Places are limited and booking is essential Phone 042 9665779 for details or Bailieborough Library FB page.  

.Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.: Great turn out at our Academy Soccer training for Girls and Boys on last Wednesday night. We train every Wednesday evening from 6.30pm to 7.30pm at the Vale Soccer grounds. Have fun, make new friends and learn some new skills

Players born 2011-2014 interested in joining the club please get in contact. Like every other club we need a helping hand with coaches and volunteers.

Also, the FAI Summer Camp is back from August 15th -19th . Online portal is open for bookings. https://bookings.summersoccerschools.ie/s/

Bailieborough Craft Group: The work that these ladies do for local Charities is phenomenal – checkout the blankets for the local Fairlawns Nursing Home and the teddy bears/cardies for the neo-natal unit in Cavan General Hospital. The bakes are scrummy too – a real Friday treat! New members are always welcome – phone 042 9665779 for details!

Blessing of the Graves in Moybologue: The Blessing of the Graves in Moybologue will take place on Sunday, August 21st after the 10.00am Mass in Tierworker.

Car Treasure Hunt: A Car Treasure Hunt in aid of the Alzheimers Society of Ireland will take place on Saturday, July 30th, commencing at St. Mary’s Hall, Tierworker. Enrty fee is €20 per car and the event runs from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. All welcome. 

Cavan Sports Partnership : Open water swimming for women. Info and booking links on our website:   http://www.cavansportspartnership.ie/Default.aspx… 3 week programme (2 evening sessions per week) coming to 4 locations this August led by experienced Cavan water safety instructors. One of these locations will be at the Bailieborough Town Lake, with classes commencing on Tuesday, August 9th at 7.00pm. Booking for these classes is essential. Beginners: Intro to open water, improve confidence and technique. Advanced: Improve technique, confidence and distance in open water.   Music Rehearsals: Tullyvin Musical Society having a first rehearsal for ‘The Addams Family’ on Tuesday, 2nd  August at 6pm in Tullyvin Community Centre. All welcome to come along and see what’s involved. If you are interested but can’t make it please contact the Facebook page or email tullyvinmusicalsociety2015@gmail.com or text 086 3582722. Looking forward to meeting you.   East Cavan Gaels GAA Club -Club contacts; U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

Cavan Sports Partnership : Open water swimming for women. Info and booking links on our website:   http://www.cavansportspartnership.ie/Default.aspx… 3 week programme (2 evening sessions per week) coming to 4 locations this August led by experienced Cavan water safety instructors. One of these locations will be at the Bailieborough Town Lake, with classes commencing on Tuesday, August 9th at 7.00pm. Booking for these classes is essential. Beginners: Intro to open water, improve confidence and technique. Advanced: Improve technique, confidence and distance in open water.  

Music Rehearsals: Tullyvin Musical Society having a first rehearsal for ‘The Addams Family’ on Tuesday, 2nd  August at 6pm in Tullyvin Community Centre. All welcome to come along and see what’s involved. If you are interested but can’t make it please contact the Facebook page or email tullyvinmusicalsociety2015@gmail.com or text 086 3582722. Looking forward to meeting you.