Bailieborough News Thursday 25th February 2016
Bailieborough News. February 25th 2016. Matthew J. Cullen.
Genealogy Night:
Bailieborough Heritage Society will hold a Genealogy Night in Bailieborough Business Centre on Thursday next, 25th February at 8pm. Carmel O’Callaghan will share her vast knowledge on the subject, so come along and learn how to research your family tree, what sources are available and how to overcome obstacles that you may encounter along the way. All welcome.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade:
The Saint Patrick’s Day Parade on Thursday, March 17th in Bailieborough will commence at 2.30pm—starting at the Community School on the Virginia Road. This year the parade will have ‘The 1916 Rising’ as its theme. There are prizes for the best 1916 themed Float and there are also prizes for the Best Dressed 1916 themed Window display. So come along and celebrate our National Holiday and enjoy the parade.
Deepest Sympathy:
Deepest sympathy is extended to the relatives, family and friends of Gerry Barry, Drumbannon, whose funeral took place on Sunday last and to Ellen Kane, Tanderagee, on the death of her brother Martin Mullens, Galway, who died recently.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER:
An Ecumenical Service of Prayer will take place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough with the theme ‘Receive Children, Receive Me’ on Friday, March 4th, at 8pm. The service will include participation by members of the local Presbyterian and Church of Ireland communities. Martha Lievens, Principal of Bailieborough Community School, will be the keynote speaker. Music will be provided by St. Anne’s Choir and the Shercock Children’s choir. All welcome.
East Knockbride N.S.:
Enrolment Forms are available for pupils wishing to enrol in September 2016. Please contact school on 042 9660244 or e-mail : eastknockbridens@yahoo.com
Parent and Toddler Group:
Bexcourt Parent and Toddler Group continues in the Bexcourt Centre from 10.00am to 12 noon on every Wednesday morning. Meet other parents, compare notes and organise activities and events. For further details, please contact 042 9694825 or just come along and drop into the Centre.
Strut(r) Fitness
starts on Thursday 3rd March at 7pm in Trinity Hall, Bailieboro. Strut(r) is the newest dance fitness class sweeping the country with an easy to follow structure, so that everybody can do it and learn to dance in the process! With well-known music, this will get you moving and hooked immediately! For all info please contact 0872841850.
Services and Events at the Bailieborough Group of Parishes:
Thursday 25 February: Bible Study 8:30-9:30pm at the Rectory.
Sunday 28 February: Mullagh 9:30am – Morning Prayer, Shercock 9:30am – All-Age Service, Bailieborough 10:45am – All-Age Service and Knockbride 12noon – Morning Prayer.
BAILIEBOROUGH SOCIAL DAY CENTRE:
Next Get Together in the Community Centre on Wednesday, 24th February from 2.30-4.30pm for some activities. New members always welcome.
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.
“Learn to Jive”:
5 week course commencing on Friday 4th March at 8.30pm in Cormeen Sports Complex. No partner needed. Contact 086 192 8568 or 086 1763044 for further details.
Annual Knockbride Bazzar:
The Annual Knockbride Bazaar takes place in Tunnyduff Hall on Friday 26th February and Friday 4th March starting at 9 p.m. Good selection of prizes and everyone welcome..
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.
FIT 2 GO Fitness Classes:
A full range of fitness classes’ available running on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6.15pm in Bailieborough Arts and Cultural Centre, Shercock Road. Contact; Berenice (086-3636206) for further details.
RUN/WALK/JOG/CRAWL:
Join us on Mondays and Wednesdays to run, walk, jog or crawl at Bailieborough Community Centre at 8pm. Enjoy tea, biscuits and fruit afterwards. All welcome.
Oral Irish Workshop:
Oral Irish Workshop at the Library on Saturday, April 2nd 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.
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 March and April 2016:
The following are the dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church for the Months of March and April- Sunday 13th March, Sunday 20th March, Saturday 26th March Easter Vigil 9pm, Sunday April 17th and Sunday April 24th. –Please note that Baptisms will take place on Sundays at 12.30pm for the foreseeable future.
Irish Dance Classes:
Scoil Rince Ni Halla, Irish dance Classes every Thursday, in Bailieborough Community Hall. Beginners class 6-7pm. All welcome from ages 4+ (faoi rialacha Cumann Rince Naisiunta). For details call: 085-7712282.
East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 22nd February 2016
Gerry Barry RIP;
It is with great sadness we learn of the passing of Gerry Barry, President Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA, uncle to Anthony and the Barry family Bailieborough. Gerry has been a long-time supporter of both Bailieborough Shamrocks and more recently East Cavan Gaels Hurling Club taking great joy in watching the Barry clan excel on the field in both hurling, football and Camogie.
Always available to help and support both clubs in whatever capacity he could he will be sadly missed by both clubs.
Ar ais de go raibh a anam.
Under 6/8/10; A quiet week on the hurling fields as most were on mid-term break. ECG GAA visited, along with Ulster GAAs Pauric Dowdall, Cabra NS in Kingscourt for some schools hurling as part of their Active Schools Flag raising ceremony. If your school would like a visit then please contact ECG HC. We would be happy to assist.
U6/8/10 indoor training returns this week in Kingscourt on Thursday and Bailieborough on Friday. New players continue to be made welcome.
Above; Cabra NS junior classes hurling this week.
Above; Cabra NS Senior classes hurling this week.
Under 14/16/18; Training plans are being finalised and training will resume in the next weeks. All players will receive a text.
Hurling training times and venues; Under 6/8/10; Kingscourt group;
Thursdays at Kingscourt Community Centre Under 6/8 from 6.45-7.45 and Under 10 from 6.45-8.15. €3 each please.
Bailieborough group; Fridays – Under 6/8 from 6-7pm. Under 10 from 7-8pm in Bailieboro Community School Sports Hall. €3 each please.
Both sessions are open to anyone from the region to attend.
For all U8/10 information contact Willie Gaughan 087 164 9280.
Under 12/14/16/18;
Training will return in the next few weeks. All players will receive a text.
SILLAN VINTAGE CLUB:
Vintage Car and Tractor Run in aid of Operation Paddy on Sunday next, 28 February, leaving Shercock Hall, Car Park, Shercock at 11am, stopping en route for full Irish breakfast at Mountain Dew, Corduff. €20 per vehicle which includes one breakfast. Please support. All cars, bikes and tractors welcome. For further information ☎ Cyril 086 0561003.
Tanagh Outdoor Education and Training Centre
will be running a Kayak Skills Camp on the 29th-31st March from 10am-2pm for 9-16 year olds. The camp will introduce paddlers to the basic kayak skills. Participants will be required to travel each day to and from the centre. The camp includes coaching, assessment and certificate which is carried out by our highly qualified and experienced instructors. Contact Philomena to book your place 049-5552988.
Aughawillan Drama: Breaking News:
Don’t be disappointed if you weren’t able to get to see the show “Mother Knows Best”, we have great pleasure in announcing that the decision has just been made to run the play for some extra nights. This is due to the huge demand and popularity we have seen for the past few nights. We apologise to anyone who travelled to see us and couldn’t get in we hope you will come again. Dates have yet to be announced but keep an eye on your local notes and like us on Aughawillan Drama Facebook for update. Also listen out to Shannon Side Northern Sound.
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.