Bailieborough News Thursday May 5th 2016
Bailieborough News Thursday May 5th 2016. Matthew J. Cullen.
FAMILY FUNDAY!!!!!!!!!!!:
Bailieborough Shamrocks have a huge Family FUNDAY organised for Sunday next, 8th May 2016….
Some of the events planned for the day, include underage schools matches, egg and spoon races, sack races, underage parents matches and a FR TED SLOW FOOTBALL MATCH for OVER 5O’s with all players dressed as Fr Ted characters….. Fr Dougal, Mrs Doyle, Fr Jack etc!!!! Now that will be worth seeing….
So please everyone keep the date free and attend our FUNDAY. Lots for the young and old. There will also be a BBQ and Music to finish of the day. Look forward to welcoming everyone to Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Grounds!!! See you there. Free admission and all are welcome.
Deepest Sympathy:
Deepest Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of Mr. Kevin Carolan, Tierworker, who died on Tuesday last, April 26th and whose Funeral Mass took place in St. Patrick’s Church, Tierworker on Friday, April 29th followed by interment in Moybologue New Cemetery.
Deepest Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of the late, Patrick (Patsy) Clarke, Leitrim, Bailieborough whose Funeral took place in St. Patrick’s Church, Tierworker and whose burial took place in St. Annes Cemetery, Bailieborough.
Deepest Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of Rose Lynch, Ballinteer, Dublin and Beglieve, Bailieborough. Rose’s Funeral Mass and interment to place in St. Bridgids, Knockbride West.
Bailieborough Walking Group:
Bailieborough Walking Group are hosting
a walk, as part of the Cavan Walking Festival on Thursday May 5th. The distance is 5km and it will be a 1.5 hour moderate walk commencing at 7.15pm at the picnic area, Lough an Leagh. All welcome.
HOLY HOUR:
The monthly Holy Hour hosted by Direction for Our Times will take place on Thursday evening next, May 5th in St. Anne’s Church beginning at 8pm. All welcome.
Bailieborough Gardening Group: Day Trip:
Join us for a trip to Wicklow on Sunday next, May 8th visiting Huntingbrook Gardens and the beautiful Mount Usher. Depart Tesco car park at 8.30am. €25 members, €30 non-members. Tea, coffee and cakes on arrival. All welcome. Enquiries to Eilish (086) 8273470.
Renovations to St. Annes Church and to the Parish Centre:
An application for Planning Permission will be submitted to Cavan County Council over the coming week outlining proposed future works to St. Annes Church and to the Parish Centre. The plans will be available to view in the Church within the next few weeks.
Bailieboro Celtic AFC:
Congratulations to all the senior players on securing promotion to division 2 next season you done the club proud. Our next game is our last home game of the season and it’s against Rathkenny from division 2 in the semi-final of the Fitzsimons cup on Friday the 8th kick off is at 8pm. We would welcome all support and it would be a great boost to the lads.
We are delighted to be hosting an FAI Summer Soccer Schools Camp again this year for boys and girls aged between 6 and 14 years of age. This year’s camp runs from Monday 4th July till Friday 8th July between 10.30 am and 3.00 pm. Prices remain the same as last year at €65 per child with family discounts and each child receives a full kit (jersey, shorts and socks) backpack and ball. For more information or booking log on towww.summersoccerschools.ie or Call 1890 653 653.
May is Mary’s Month:
The Rosary will be recited at the Grotto on the Virginia Road every evening during the month of May at 7.30pm. No Rosary on Saturdays. Everyone welcome to offer prayer for the sick of our Parish as well as any private intention.
Self Defence and Kick Boxing Classes:
Self-defence martial arts classes’ takes place in Bailieborough Leisure Centre on Wednesday nights at 8pm. It is a practical self-defence class in which you do not need to be flexible or fit in order to train therefore it is for everyone. It is a fun way to learn self-defence and get fit by doing so.
First class is free to all beginners and it has an age limit of over 14 year olds.
For further information please call David on 0863398325.
BAILIEBOROUGH SOCIAL DAY CENTRE:
Next get-together in the Community Centre on Wednesday 4th May from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. All members and new members invited to come along for some activities—enjoy a game of Bingo, chat, refreshments, etc…
Bailieborough Agricultural Show:
The Show committee are running a bus to the forthcoming Balmoral Show on Thursday, May 12th. The bus will be leaving the Tesco carpark at 7.30am, sharp and will be in Kingscourt at 8.00am. Bookings must be made by Tuesday, May 10th and can be made with either Dougie Smyth (087 2070 849) or Robert McCullagh (086 061 1731).
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.
Cavan Birdwatch:
At the recently held and very well attended Annual General Meeting held in the Bailieborough Business Centre, the committee for the upcoming year was appointed: Chair: P.J Byrne, vice chair: Peadar Reynolds, Secretary: Ashley Wynne, vice secretary: Michael McKiernan, Treasurer: Séan Callaghan and vice treasurer: Heather Bothwell.
Bailieborough School of Music
present ‘An Evening of Music’ in aid of Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin in Bailieborough Community School on Saturday May 14th at 8pm. Featuring Bailieborough Senior and Junior Youth Bands, Teacher’s Collective featuring Liam McCabe, special appearance of ‘The Groove’ Big Band. This is an enjoyable summer evening of music while also supporting a very worthy cause. Admission is €10. Tickets will be on sale in the Community School on Friday, May 6th from 4—9pm, Saturday, 7th May from 9.30am—4pm and Friday, May 13th from 4—9pm or call Ann at 087 7858509. All welcome.
East Knockbride N.S. Enrolment 2016/2017:
Enrolment Forms are available for pupils wishing to enroll in Sept. 2016. Please contact the school on 042 9660244 or e-mail: eastknockbridens@yahoo.com
Pilates:
Pilates continues in Trinity Hall Virginia Rd, Bailieboro on Tuesday evenings at 6.15pm and 7.30pm. Booking essential. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please call Anne 087 2601454 for further details.
Bailieborough School of Music: Registration Evening:
The Bailieborough School of Music are holding their ‘Registration Evening’ on Monday, May 16th in Bailieborough Community School from 7 to 8.30pm. New students are very welcome to come along and try out the various instruments. Further information is available from: www.bailieboroughschoolofmusic.com
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.
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 May and June 2016:
The following are the dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church for the Months of May and June -, Sunday May 8th, Sunday May 22nd, Sunday June 5th and Sunday June 26th –Baptisms will take place on Sundays at 12.30pm.
East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 2nd May 2016
Under 6/8/10; With the bright evenings upon us we now hope to have lots of local blitzes over the Spring/Summer. We begin this coming Wednesday with a blitz in Kingscourt Stars pitch from 7-8.30 with a few local clubs. Players will receive a confirmation text. There will be no Kingscourt or Bailieborough training this Thurs/Fri so everyone to Wednesdays blitz please.
Under 12; We will now schedule a number of challenge games over the next month to get these lads ready for the Summer league.
Under 14; Due to circumstances beyond our control Saturday’s league game v St. Feilims was postponed. It will be rescheduled to a later date.
Under 16/18; New players are especially welcome. Equipment supplied while learning the game.
Celtic Challenge; Wishing Rory, Jack, Kyle, Cian as players and Kathryn as selector the very best of luck with the Cavan Celtic Challenge squad as they prepare for this new inter county under 17 competition. The first round is this coming Wednesday in Blacklion where Cavan play Sligo.
Hurling training times and venues;
Under 6/8/10; NO TRAINING THIS COMING WEEK- BLITZ WEDNESDAY
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 U6/8/10; NO TRAINING THIS COMING WEEK- BLITZ WEDNESDAY
Fridays -€3 each please.
Both sessions are open to anyone from the region to attend.
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 U12-U18 information contact Kathryn O’Flynn 087 244 1371
Check out our social media;
https://www.facebook.com/eastcavangaelshurling/
Lourdes:
The annual Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place this year from 27th May to 1st June. Bookings should be made as soon as possible – because places are limited – through the Kilmore Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan (St Patrick’s College) or
Tel 049 4375 004 – Office hours are 10.00 am to 1.00 pm Monday to Friday. Booking Forms are available by contacting the office. Anyone wishing to travel on the Assisted Pilgrim Section – staying in Accueil Notre Dame – should contact Fr Kevin Fay, Upper Lavey, Ballyjamesduff Tel 049 433 0018 / 087 857 9968. Lourdes is a really special place as anyone who has ever visited will confirm.
Lavey 2 Lourdes:
A number of Cyclist’s are taking on the challenge to Cycle from Lavey to Lourdes on Sunday 15th May and hope to be there when the Pilgrimage arrives. This is to raise funds for the Kilmore Pilgrimage – Assisted Pilgrim Section. If you would like to support this venture all contributions will be gratefully appreciated. Donations to Fr Kevin Fay.
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.