Bailieborough News. September 16th 2024. Matthew J. Cullen.
Culture Night at Bailieborough Library: ‘The Sound of Art, an exhibition inspired by music—produced by Bailieborough Creative Hub—will be opening on Friday, 20th September at 7pm in Bailieborough Library, All Welcome.
Bailieborough Active Age Group: Next meeting on Tuesday, 1st October in the Courthouse from 2pm to 4pm. Hope to see you all there. Everyone Welcome.
Regretted Death: The death has occurred of Douglas (Dougie) Smyth, Lisball, Bailieborough, Cavan, unexpectedly at his home on Sunday 8th September 2024.
Dougie was predeceased by his parents Ina May and William (Willie) and his brother-in-law Tom.
Dougie will be deeply mourned and sadly missed by his siblings Yvonne, Robert and Evelyn. His nephews and nieces Niall, Robert, Andrew, AnnMarie, Sophia, Pamela and Rachael. His sister-in-law Kathleen and his brother-in-law John, relatives, neighbours and his many friends.
Dougie’s Funeral Service took place on Thursday, September 12th in Bailieborough Parish Church and afterwards, Dougie’s remains were laid to rest in the adjoining graveyard.
Bailieborough Bowls: Indoor bowls have recommenced in the Bailieborough Community Centre on Wednesday’s at 8pm. Tuition is available free of charge and membership is open to all members of the community.
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.
Bailieborough School of Music: is enrolling new students for Recorder, Flute, Trumpet, Saxaphone, Clarinet and Guitar—subject to availability. If you have a son/daughter or know anyone interested, please contact us by email at: bboro.som@gmail.com or phone Geraldine at 086 170 6351 with the student’s name, date of birth and instrument of choice.
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.
Bailieborough Library: The sculpture of local man, Bobby Coote will be on display in the Library for the next two weeks.
The craft group takes place every Friday at 11am in the Library.
The next ‘Book Club’ meeting will be on Thursday, September 26th at 6.30pm, in the Library. The book being read this month is ‘My Name is Leon’ by Kit De Waal. Copies are available behind the desk in the Library.
Line Dancing: Line Dancing has resumed on Tuesday’s, at 8.15pm in the Couthouse, Lr. Main St. New members are always welcome.
Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.:
Bailieboro Celtic AFC are delighted to have been chosen for the Tesco blue token collection. A big thanks to Tesco Bailieborough.
So if your doing your weekly shop don’t forget to put your tokens in the Bailieboro Celtic AFC collection point.
Bailieboro Celtic AFC is seeking a coach for our Under 7’s (children born 2017). The commitment would be one hour each weekend. If you have any interest in getting involved and inspiring the next generation of soccer players please get in touch via our Facebook page.
Tesco Community Fund—Blue Tokens: Ballinamoney National School Parents Association kindly ask for you to support them in Tesco, Bailieborough over the next twelve weeks by popping the Blue Tokens into their collection point. All support greatly appreciated.
Bailieborough Chess Club: Bailieborough Chess Club has returned to Bailieborough Library on Wednesday’s and Friday’s. Contact Daniel at 0879271883 to sign up your children!
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 getting shorter 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.
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.