Bailieborough News Thursday 2nd June 2016

Bailieborough News. June 2nd  2016.  Matthew J. Cullen.

Congratulations

Congratulations and well done to all the local groups and individuals who received awards at the Cavan County Council Cathaoirleach’s Awards held in the Cavan Crystal Hotel on Friday evening last. It is nice to see all your hard work being recognised and all the good that your efforts do in the local community.

 

FIRST COMMUNION:

Congratulations to the children in 2nd Class in St. Anne’s and The Model School who received for the first time, their First Holy Communion on Saturday last in St. Annes Chapel.

The following children from St. Annes, The Model School and St. Felims  received their First Communion over the past two weekends: Kevin Arra, Jessica Blackburn, Ryan Brady, Caoimhe Brennan, Lennon Clarke, Carly Clerkin, Seán Clinch, Tara Connolly, Chelesa Daly, Emer Denning, Jonathan Donohoe, Shauna Duffy, Kacey Farrell, Evelyn Flanagan, Evie Gaffney, Jack Gorman, Hannah Halpin, Daisy Harris, Abbie Hughes, Ariana Jankauskaite, Anna Joyce, Deividas Kuzminskas, Richelle McBrine, Sean Moloney, Oisín Lambe, Lauren Lees O’Toole, Ezra Lynch,

Teegan Murray, Jessica O’Leary, Holly O’Mahony Murphy, Nojus Pribisauskas, JJ Pritchard, Abbi Regan, Callum Reilly, Gary Sheridan, Callum Walsh, Jamie Whyte, Thomas Williams, Mikey Fisher, Zoe Nesbitt, Keane Kennedy, Dylan Byrne, Fionn Carolan, Alichia Chapman, Cáelán Cullen, Áine Donohoe, Jake Fry, Yvonne Gillick Uceda, Alannah Lynch Browne, Kristian Martin, Zoe Martin-Rogers, Mark McGuinness, Ella McDonnell, Leona McNeill, Cian Murray, Ryan O’Neill, Caoimhe O’Reilly, Mark O’Sullivan, Niamh Reilly, Jayne Ryan, Kate Ryan, Nadine Sheridan, Leah Smyth, Gunda Venclovaite and Ava Weir.

 

Bailieboro Celtic AFC:

The A.G.M. of Bailieboro Celtic AFC takes place in the Club Rooms, The Vale on Friday 17th June at 8:00 pm. All member’s nomination’s and motions should be made in writing, proposed and seconded and posted to Sec. Eric McCullagh, Kilnacross, before 3rd June 2016.

 

Classes and Services at Bailieborough Business Centre:

Place available on our last round Computers for Beginners. Come in and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere while learning new skills. Call 042-969-4716.

Cuteknit Crafts are running Wet Felting Training and Needle Felting training on 1st of June for more details call 0429500111.

Internet Safety for Parents. A 2 hour session for parents, guiding you through the various Apps and Social Media sites that children are accessing. Call 042-969-4716.

A4 Colour Copying and Printing available at Bailieborough Business Centre.

 

Deepest Sympathy:

Deepest Sympathy is extended to the Family, Relatives and Friends of Tom O’Reilly (Smokie), Institute Road and late of The Square, Main Street, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who died on Monday last, 23rd May. To his wife, Catherine, daughter Maura, sons Bernard, Thomas, Tony and their partners and grandchildren Ethan and Ellie, his brothers Fr. Bernard, Fr. Vincent and Fr. Donal, sisters Mary and Anne, brothers and sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, the community extends its sympathy. Tom’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes on Wednesday morning last followed by interment in St. Anne’s Cemetery.

Deepest Sympathy is extended to Paddy Clarke and Family, Kells Road on the recent death of his brother, Robert (Emmet) Clarke, Navan Road, Dublin and formerly of Market Square, Bailieborough.

 

Planned Renovations to St. Anne’s Church:

The Architect’s plans for the renovations to St. Anne’s Church and the Parish Centre are on display in the porch of the Chapel on the Virginia Road side of the Chapel.

 

IRISH HORSE CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LIMITED:

An Extraordinary General Meeting of the society will be held at The Hotel Bailie, Main Street, Bailieborough, Cavan on Wednesday, 8th June, 2016 at 8.00pm. If you or anybody you know is or was a member, please attend or call for more details call 042-969-4716.

 

HOLY HOUR:

The monthly Holy Hour hosted by Direction for Our Times will take place on Thursday evening next, June 2nd in St. Anne’s Church beginning at 8pm. All 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.

 

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL:

A meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council will take place in the Parish Centre (Parochial House), Bailieborough, on Tuesday next, 7th June, at 8pm.

 

BAILIEBOROUGH SOCIAL DAY CENTRE:

A Bus leaves from the Community Centre on Wednesday, June 1st at 10.30am for outing to the Botanic Gardens and Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin.

 

Bailieborough Walking Group: Wednesday, June 1st – The Hideout, Bailieborough: (A) Walk 2 + hours (approx). Walk commencing at the Hideout, Bailieborough at 7.15pm.

June 8th – Castle Lake Bailieborough. (E) Walk – 1 Hour (M) – 1 Hour 30 min. Walks commence at the Castle Lake car park at 7.15pm. All welcome.

 

Forthcoming ‘Blue Plaque’ Unveiling: As part of Cavan County Council’s 1916/2016 Centenary programme of events and in association with the Ulster History Circle, a Blue Plaque to honour Francis Sheehy Skeffington will be unveiled on Thursday June 9th at 7.30.pm. Dr Micheline Sheehy Skeffington, granddaughter of Francis and Hanna Sheehy Skeffington will  unveil the plaque at Bailieborough Library.

 

Good Luck:

Good Luck and best wishes are extended to all the pupils from Bailieborough Community School who undertake their State exams commencing on Wednesday next, June 8th.

 

Library:

Parent, Baby and Toddler group: Weekly meeting at Bailieborough Library.

Bailieborough Library Parent, Baby and Toddler Group has proven to be a vital life line for all stay-at-home parents who may be new to the area and wish to get out of the house and make new friends. There is a huge range of toys for children to play with, while parents can enjoy a cup of tea and chat.

The group meets at the Library Arts space every Wednesday at 10.30am-12pm. Why not join their Facebook Group and keep up to date with news and events.

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 June, July and August 2016:

The following are the dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church for the months of June, July and August –  June 5th, June 26th, July 10th, July 17th, August 14th, August 28th. Baptisms will take place on Sundays at 12.30pm.

 

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club ­ Hurling News 30th May 2016:

Under 6/8/10; A good week’s hurling with both groups. Kingscourt on Wednesday and Bailieborough/Shercock on Friday. Both outside and in the sunshine at last! The first round of our new U10 tournament will take place this coming Wednesday in St.Annes Park from 7 to ­9 with various local hurling clubs in attendance.

Under 12; The lads had another good game v Castlerahan on Wednesday last. We travel to them this coming Wednesday.

Under 14; Excitement is now building for National Féile na nGael, which is now just three weeks away, as we continue preparations for our trip to Tipperary.

Under 16/18; New players are especially welcome. Leagues and Championships will commence after the exams.

Inter county news; Celtic Challenge; The lads continue to develop and had a fine win over Longford on Wednesday last. The final round is v Leitrim this Wednesday with a possibility of a knockout place with a victory. Good luck to all the ECG GAA crew.

Cavan Minor Football; Well done to Knockbride GAA football and ECG GAA hurlers David and Philip Rogers on their participation with the Cavan Minor Football squad on Sunday last in Breffni v Armagh. Along with their cousin Jordan McCabe, Knockbride was well represented.

Lucky first goal; Scratch cards will be distributed to all players and parents in the next week. Please support when you can as this is our major fundraiser for this year.

Hurling training times and venues; Under 6/8/10; Kingscourt group; U6/8 Keep an eye out for texts as U6/8 training could move due to U10 tournament on Wednesdays.

Bailieborough group U6/8/10; No training this Friday, holiday weekend. Training will remain on Friday at the Community School pitch. U6/8 from 6 to ­7 and for all U8/10 information contact Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.

Under 12/14/16/18; Training for all ages from Under 12 to Under 18 on Wednesday 7pm​ at Bailieborough GAA grounds St.Annes Park. For all U12­U18 information contact Kathryn O’Flynn 087 244 1371.

This week’s Hurling Wednesday 1st June. U10 tournament St. Annes Park 7 to ­9. U12s away to Castlerahan 7.30.

Celtic Challenge Cavan v Leitrim Venue tbc 7.30. Check out our social media; https://www.facebook.com/eastcavangaelshurling/ https://twitter.com/ECG_GAA

 

Psychotherapy/Counselling Service:

Cavan Family Resource Centre offer a professional and confidential Psychotherapy/Counselling service. All therapists are fully qualified & accredited with the I.A.C.P. (Irish Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapists).  The Centre operates on a sliding scale fee.   Please phone 049 437 1363, or email info@cfrc.ie for further information.

 

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.