Bailieborough News. August 26th 2024. Matthew J. Cullen.
Bailieborough Active Age Group: Next meeting on Tuesday, 3rd September in the Courthouse from 2pm to 4pm. Hope to see you all there. Everyone Welcome.
Killann Parish Green Group: The Parish Green Group was established in 2021. We would like to extend an invitation to anyone wwith an interest in Nature conservation and awareness within the Killann Parish, which includes Bailieborough, Shercock and Killann, to join our group and partake in the exciting projects we are promoting, e.g., our outdoor ecology classroom at the Town Lake, Bailieborough, our schools nature awareness programme, and our collaboration with our Bishop’s ‘Kilmore Care of Creation’ group. If interested, please contact, Eilish McGowan on 086 827 3470.
Bailieborough Rhythmic Dance Twirlers:
Rhythmic Dance Twirlers are currently looking for New members to join us.
Classes are held every Tuesday in the Bailieborough Courthouse from 5-7pm
and also every Friday, from 5-7pm in the Kingscourt Community Centre.
Boys and girls from age 4 are welcome.
Unveiling of Sculpture: Come and see the unveiling of a sculpture of local legend, ‘A portrait of Bobby Coote’ by Marie Smith Sculpture, on Saturday next 31st August in the Library from 3-5pm! Everyone is 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.
Flexercise Classes: (Covers Yoga, Meditation, Pilates, Breathing, Mobility and ROM.). Taking place in Bailieborough Shamrocks Club rooms, every Saturday morning at 10.00am and Monday evenings at 7.30pm. €10 PAYG. All you need is a YOGA MAT. Suitable for all ages, men and women, everyone welcome. Contact Emma on ‘what’s app’ 086 1623501.
Blessing of the Graves: St. Annes Cemetery, Bailieborough: The Blessing of the Graves will take place in St. Annes Cemetery, Bailieborough on Sunday next, September 1st at 12 noon. Parishioners are strongly encouraged to park at St. Annes Church or in the Town carpark behind Main Street and walk to the Cemetery, so that parking space in the Cemetery is prioritised for the elderly and the less able-bodied. The new footpath along the Kells Road will mean roadside parking will not be possible. Your support of the Cemetery collection as you enter the Cemetery, will be much appreciated.
Bailieborough Walking Group:
Wednesday, August 28th : Cross, Virginia Road: Moderate walk, 1—1.5 hours. Leaving Tesco carpark at 6.50pm. Meeting at St. Mary’s Church, Cross. Walk commences at 7.15pm.
Wednesday, September 4th: Castle Lake, Bailieborough: Moderate Walk 1.5 hours, Easy Walk 1hr. Walk commences at 7.00pm at the Bailieborough Business Centre, Shercock Road, Bailieborough. This is the final walk of the season. All welcome.
Bailieborough Library: A BIG congratulations to Bailieborough Library’s Craft Group who had several winners in the Virginia Show last week! Their incredible handcrafted pieces won numerous awards at the show! The craft group takes place every Friday at 11am in the Library.
All new Lego table at Bailieborough Library, just ask behind the desk for some bricks!
Summer Stars Storytime every Wednesday this August from 2:30-3pm, all ages welcome!
On the Sporting Front!: Congratulations and well done to the Killann (Bailieborough and Shercock), under 14 and under 12 ladies sides who competed in the National Community Games finals on Sunday last in Carlow. The Under 14 Kilian Community Games won the All Ireland Final and the under 12’s finished up being runners up in their final. Well done to all the players, management and parents for all the hard work in getting this terrific achievement.
Also some members of the East Cavan Swimming Club attended the Wiffen Twins swimming clinic in Enniskillen on Sunday morning last.
It was a great opportunity to train with Daniel and Nathan and to hear first hand accounts of Daniel’s Olympic experience!!
It was also a special privilege to see and hold those gold and bronze medals and have their photos taken with the legend that is Daniel Wiffen.
Line Dancing: Line Dancing has resumed on Tuesday’s, at 8.15pm in the Couthouse, Lr. Main St. New members are always welcome.
Bailieborough Chess Club: Bailieborough Chess Club is returning to Bailieborough Library from Wednesday, August 28th ! Contact Daniel at 0879271883 to sign up your kids!
Careers: Thinking of changing career, need advice on careers, educational needs, CV help, interview skills – CMETB (Cavan Monaghan Education and Training Board) will facilitate a FREE drop in service at the Library on the last Wednesday of each month from 2.15pm-4.30pm. .No appointment is necessary.
Bailieborough Men’s Shed: Bailieborough ‘Men’s Shed’ is open every Tuesday morning from 10.00am to 1.00pm in the Bexcourt Centre, Shercock Road. New members are always most welcome.
St. Vincent De Paul: To request assistance from St. Vincent DePaul, please use, FREEPHONE 1800 677 777. Should your call be made during non office hours, please leave your details and you will receive a call back.
Walk, Jog or Run: Now that the evenings are longer again, there will be running and walking for all levels, beginners and advanced. Fun and free, social gathering in the Chapel car park, Lake Shore, Bailieborough at 8pm. All old and new people welcome. Stretch before and afterwards, every Monday and Wednesday evening.
Tractor, Car and Motorbike Run: There is a Lavey Tractor, motorbike, vintage car and lorry run taking place on Sunday 8th September 2024. All in aid of MAGS DEANE SMITH, a local woman here in Lavey who is in need of a life changing operation in the UK costing in excess of 200k, Mags has experienced debilitating, chronic, agonising and life limiting back pain for over 20 years. Imbalance Spinal Kyphosis is the name of her condition.
The Lavey Tractor, motorbike, vintage car and lorry run will be starting from BallyJamesDuff Mart on Sunday 8th September, starting at 12:30 pm SHARP with registration taking place from 10:30 to 12:30, and a monster raffle and auction taking place after this run, with brilliant prizes. All welcome.
East Cavan Gaels:
Club contacts;
U8/10/12; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.
U14/16/18/; Kathryn O’Flynn 087 244 1371.
Senior; Adam Baldwin 087 962 2206.