Bailieborough News Thursday 21st January 2016

Bailieborough News. January 21st  2016.  Matthew J. Cullen.

Bailieborough Shamrocks Ladies AGM:

Due to the wintry weather conditions last weekend the Ladies AGM was rescheduled for Friday next January 22nd at 8.30pm in St Anne’s Park. We encourage parents, players and anyone with an interest in developing Gaelic football for Ladies and Girls to come along. Refreshments afterwards.

 

St. Anne’s Church Carpark:

Work on resurfacing the carpark began last Thursday and the Chapel Road side of the carpark was completed. Weather conditions forced the cancellation of work on Friday but hopefully weather permitting it will be finished by next weekend. Access and parking restrictions will be in place and those attending Church Services are advised to use the Chapel Road carpark. Those who use the main carpark for long term parking or for school pick-up are advised not to use it until the resurfacing work is complete. Thank you for your continued co-operation.

 

BAILIEBOROUGH MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION:

Annual Round Table Quiz in the Bailie Hotel Ballroom on Friday, 5th February at 8pm sharp.  Teams of four €40.  Special ‘early bird’ round for extra points if you arrive on time!! All welcome.

 

Leisure Centre News: January Membership Special:

2 month Pool and Gym membership €80.00.

Easter intensive Swimming Lessons, now booking.  Week beginning March 28th. All levels catered for. One hour, 5 days, €65.00.

€30 for 30 days membership pool or gym membership still available.

Adult Swimming Lessons, Monday at 11am, Wednesday at 8pm, mixed ability class.

Swim Fitness/ Tri Train Class with Janis, Monday and Tuesday nights. Improve your Swimming Technique and fitness.

Pilates: Wednesday am at 10.00, Step Aerobics Wednesday night, call for more details 042 9666644.

Check us out on www.bailieboroughleisurecentre.com  or find us on facebook for regular updates.

 

ANNE’S NS ENROLMENT

:Parents seeking to enroll their child or children in St. Anne’s N.S. for the 2016/2017 school year are requested to return a completed Enrolment Application from during January 2016.  Application forms are available from the school office by phoning 042 9665242.  Closing date for receipt of Enrolment forms is Friday, 29th January, 2016.

 

Senior’s Alert Scheme:

 

Seniors’ Alert Scheme providing panic buttons for eligible older people living in our community is co-ordinated by our local Vincent DePaul. If you know anyone who may be eligible and in need of a panic button please call 087-6847434.

 

“The Tide”:

 

A comic tragedy play set in Leitrim – Cavan.  Two very different people meet on Leitrim’s only beach with a shared problem.  They both come to a solution which they think will get their lives “back” on track.  Come see this play in the Ramor Theatre Friday the 29th and Saturday the 30th of January at 8pm.

The cast is made up of local actors Conor Sheridan, Mary Cronin and Neil (Doogie) Donnelly.  Written by Tara Maire Lovett. Phone 0498547074 to book.

 

 

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.

 

THE MODEL SCHOOL:

Enrolment  for  new  junior infants for  the  new  school  year  September  2016 /2017  is  now  taking  place. Please contact the office on 042 9665689 or by email at: themodelbailieborough@gmail.com by Friday, April 8th 2016.

 

SAFE PASS:

One Day SAFE PASS Training Course at Bailieborough Business Centre on Thursday 21st January. Cost is €100 with lunch included. Delivered by Cathal Bannon. Call 042 9694716 for more details.

 

Computers for Beginners – Computers for Beginners at Bailieborough Business Centre.

Would you like to be able to surf the internet, shop on-line, pay bills on-line, learn some basic computer skills. Don’t get left behind in 2016. Call 042-969-4716 and we will be get you up and running. Course is 2 hours once a week for 4 weeks €10. Come along, bring a friend enjoy the friendly relaxed atmosphere of the class and the centre.

FELIM’S N.S. (THE VALE)

is currently inviting applications for enrolment for 2016-2017.  Forms are available directly from the school, by phoning 042 9665605 or by emailing: thevalesns@outlook.ie download from website:  wwww.thevalesns.com under the Scoil Documents section.  Completed forms to be returned to the school by Friday, 29th January, 2016.

 

 

Skills for Farmers

 Free Classes for farmers at Bailieborough Business Centre – 1 evening per week for 8-14 weeks. Learn E-mail, Online Herd Registration, Farm Record Keeping and Communications. Classes run from 7 in the evening, small class sizes, friendly atmosphere, ample parking. Call 042-969-4716 or 087-929-3531 for more details and to book your place.

 

Bailieborough Shamrocks Under 6’s:

The Bailieborough Shamrocks Under 6’s train each Saturday morning in the sports complex beside Bailieborough Community School. It’s from 11am to 12 Midday. Anyone wishing to attend just needs runners and a tracksuit each week along with €2. All new members welcome. Frank Cooney’s mobile number is 087 2224887. Parents if you send your contact details to Frank he will include you on the weekly text informing you about training.

 

Web Design Classes:

Web Design Classes at Bailieborough Business Centre starting Tuesday and Thursday Afternoons at Bailieborough Business Centre. QQI Level 4. Call 042-969-4716 for more details.

 

Walk, Jog Or Run….

Exercising Is FUN! Every Monday and Wednesday evenings at 8pm join us at Bailieborough Community Centre! All welcome—no matter what your fitness levels are!.

 

Computers for Improvers

 If you have taken a beginners class and want to learn more. Offering QQI Level 3, all work is class based, all assignments done in class, one morning per week for 14 weeks. Call 042-969-4716 for more details.

 

Oral Irish Workshop:

Oral Irish Workshop at the Library on Saturday, March 5th from 2.30pm-5pm for Leaving Cert students. Places are limited at €5 per student. An essential boost for your oral Irish exam preparation. Phone 042 9665779 for further info.

 

 

Health and Safety Awareness

 This is a great course which will cover basic Health and Safety in the workplace and will also cover defibrillators, first aid and basic fire safety training.  All for Free. One evening per week. Call 042-969-4716 / 087-972-1103 for more details.

 

Bailieborough Women’s Group:

Bailieborough Women’s Group will resume their activities on Friday afternoon next, January 22nd meeting in the Community Centre, Chapel Road from 2.00pm to 4.00pm and fortnightly thereafter. New members are most welcome.

 

 

Library:

Library Parent and Toddler Group every Wednesday 10.30am-12pm; 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.

 

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for January 2016:

The following are the dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church for the Months of January and February –Saturday 23rd January (Deacon Damien), Sunday 24th January (Fr. Michael), Saturday 13th February (Deacon Damien), Sunday 14th February (Fr. Michael), Saturday 27th February (Deacon Damien) and Sunday 28th February (Fr. Michael). Please note that Baptisms take place on Saturdays at 4.30pm and Sundays at 12.30pm.

 

EAST CAVAN GAELS HURLING CLUB:

Indoor Hurling returns next Friday in the Community School Sports Hall Under 6/8’s from 6.00 to 7.00pm and under 10’s from 7.00pm to 8.00pm.

Registration for all players for the 2016 season will be on Friday, 29th January in the Bailieborough Community School Sports Hall from 6pm for all from the    Bailieborough/Shercock/Knockbride area. Under 6 all the way to Minor (Under 18).  The fee for registration is €15 per player for the year.

New members welcome.

Virginia Triathlon and Cycling Club:

Now accepting new members and membership renewals. The club meets regularly for running sessions at Ramor GFC, Main Street Virginia on Thursday evenings at 8pm and cycle rides from outside Premier Cycles, Virginia on Sunday mornings at 9.30 am. All abilities welcome, please contact Niamh Maloney on 0861717109 for further details.

 

SENIOR HELP LINE:

 Do you need someone to talk to?  Senior Help Line is a confidential listening service for older people provided by trained older volunteers for the price of a local call anywhere in Ireland.  LoCall 1850 440 444.  Senior Help Line is open every day of the year, from 10am to 10pm.

 

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.