Bailieborough News. July 4^st 2019. Matthew J. Cullen.

Parish Arrangements for this Summer: Fr. Martin Gilcreest C.C. will be the Administrator of the Parish until a new Parish Priest takes up residence in late August. Fr. Martin can be contacted at 087 1952 673—please note that the 087 4407 990 number will no longer be in use. We extend a very warm welcome to Fr. Joseph Bature, who has arrived to help Fr. Martin during the summer months and he will be based in the Parish Centre, Bailieborough. Fr. Joseph will say the weekday Masses in Bailieborough, officiate at Baptisms and will alternate between all the Churches in the Parish at weekends. Fr. Martin will look after any Funerals that may occur. To contact Fr. Joseph, please call 042 96 65117.

Thank You: ‘Thank You’ to everyone who supported the ‘Ann Clerkin Memorial Walk’ on Saturday, May 25^th and a very special thanks to all who helped on the day. The event which was a great success raised €6,975.00 and will be divided between Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Fund, Ataxia Foundation, Ireland and Parkinsons Association of Ireland, Cavan Branch, from Peadar Clerkin and Family.

Ordination of Fr. Michael to Auxiliary Bishop of Armagh: Fr. Michael Router’s Episcopal Ordination will take place on Sunday, July 21^st at 3.00pm, in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh and will be available to watch on https://www.churchservices.tv/armaghcathedral

Saturday, July 20^th, 7.00pm: Vigil Mass will take place in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh. During the Mass, the blessing of the Pontifical Insignia will take place. As we gather on the Feast of the Dedication of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Archbishop Eamon Martin will bless Bishop Michael’s Pastoral Ring, Staff and Mitre. After Mass there will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, concluding with Benediction at 8.30pm, during which time we will pray for Fr. Michael as he begins his new Ministry. Everyone welcome.

Sunday, July 21^st, 3.00pm: Ordination Ceremony in St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

Monday, July 22^nd, 7.30pm: Mass of Thanksgiving in St. Malachy’s Church, Armagh. Bishop Michael will celebrate his first Mass of Thanksgiving, to give thanks to God for his calling as Bishop and to pray God’s blessing on his work and ministry in the years to come. After Mass, Bishop Michael will impart his blessing to all present. Everyone welcome.

Annual Parish BBQ: Bailieborough Church of Ireland Group of Parishes Annual BBQ takes place on Saturday next, 6^th July, from 5pm onwards in Bailieborough Parish Church Hall.
This is always a great community event. Everyone welcome, please come along and bring your friends!

Darkness into Light, Bailieborough: Sinéad from Pieta House called down to us last week to confirm the total money raised by the ‘Darkness into Light’, Bailieborough event in May of this year. Thanks to all who supported in helping to raise a massive total of €30,623. Well done to the community of Bailieborough and surrounding areas. Here’s looking forward to 2020.

Bailieborough School of Music:

Bailieborough Tidy Towns: Bailieborough Tidy Towns appeals to all business, property and home owners in the Town area to give their property a makeover. Washing walls, footpath’s and painting would be appreciated.

Help to reduce plastic waste, buy your fruit and vegetables loose. Just a small change that that could make a big difference to our environment. 
General clean up on Tuesday evenings, meet at the Library at 7pm.  More help needed—its only for an hour. All welcome.  Come along for an hour and help keep Bailieborough litter free.

Bailieborough MidSummer Fest: Bailieborough MidSummer Festival will be taking place from Friday the 19^th of July until Sunday 21^st of July.

We are delighted to announce, a collective Photography Exhibition, of local talented photographers. Official opening Thursday 18th July at 7:15pm, upstairs in Bailieborough Library, Market Square. Running through the Festival weekend, up until August 12th. Admission free and everyone welcome.

Photographs by: Oliver Gargan, Sueann Nulty, Suella Holland, Colette Gemmell, Bertha Waller, Kevin Gorman, Breen Smyth, Maria Jordan O’Reilly, 
Shirley Hall, Barbara Englishby, Corey Davenport and Melanie Love.

More info coming soon….

Our Walking Treasure Hunt will take place on Saturday, July 20^th from 12pm-5pm. Registration from Reception in The Bailie Hotel.

Our Car Treasure Hunt will take place on Saturday between 4pm and 7pm.

Registration from The Bailie Reception.

Entry €10 per car. 

Who’s up for the challenge?

This year we will be holding a Vintage Day on Sunday the 21st of July.

Cars, Bikes, Tractors and Lorries.

Please not there is a limited entry to this entry anyone interested in bring a vehicle please contact 086 775 5566.

All entries are free.

Bailieborough’s Got Talent U16’s: Please send your Name, Age, Talent and

Contact No, to bailieboroughmidsummerfestival@gmail.com

We are now accepting applications for stalls on Main St. on Sunday July 21st from 12-6pm. For more details, /application forms please email:

bailieboroughmidsummerfestival@gmail.com or call Caroline at 087-176-2628.

Summer Party: The Bailieborough Red Cross are hosting their annual ‘Summer Party’ in the Bailie Hotel on Thursday, July 4^th at 6.30pm. If you have not yet got an invitation, please call Julie on 086 8968 928.

Bailieborough Walking Group: Wednesday, July 3^rd July   – Dun A Ri Forest, Kingscourt. (M) Walk – 1.5 hours approx or (E) 1 hour. Commencing at Cabra School entrance to Dun a Rí Forest Park, Shercock Road, Kingscourt at 7.15pm.  Leaving Bailieborough Library at 6.50pm.

Wednesday, July 10th – Corraneary/Knockbride East:

(A) Walk 2 + hours. Leaving Bailieborough Library at 6.55pm. Walk commences at Corraneary Presbyterian Church car park at 7.15pm.  From Canningstown driving towards Shercock turn left at crossroads, 2.7 kilometres from Canningstown. Drive a further 1 kilometre. All welcome.

Bailieborough Group of Parishes: Saturday 6^th July: FOCUS Youth Group 8-10:30pm The Rectory.

Sunday 7^th July: Bailieborough 10:45am – Holy Communion followed by tea and coffee.

Knockbride 12noon – Morning Prayer.

Classes at Bailieborough Business Centre: We are now taking names for the following Classes at Bailieborough Business Centre, please call 042-969-4716 to reserve your place for these free classes.

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Irish Heart Foundation: Church Gate Collection will take place on Saturday and Sunday, 20^th and 21^st July.

Dhuish Group Water Scheme: Due to annual maintenance of our water mains in the weeks until Monday, 15^th July there may be some disruption to the group water supply resulting in reduced pressure

to some of our members. We will endeavour to keep disruption

to the minimum. Please bear with us in this regard.

Library: Places are filling up fast for our Summer Programmes for kids and the good news is that they are all FREE. Pick up a leaflet at the library desk or phone 042 9665779 to book!

 Martin Fullen, celebrating Bealtaine Festival. Martin will facilitate a one day still life programme on Saturday, July 6^th from 10.30am-4.30pm at a cost of €35 pp. There are a few places available. Contact us on 042 9665779 if interested!

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: On Saturday, July 20^th as Fr. Michael Router prepares for his Episcopal Ordination, the Family Matters Faith Group will have Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough after the Saturday, 7.00pm Vigil Mass concluding with prayers at 9.30pm. All are welcome.

Walk, Jog, Run or Crawl! Run, walk, crawl or jog every Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Community Centre, Chapel Road, Bailieborough at 8pm.  It’s free!!!! And there is no catch! All newcomers welcome.  Also the Saturday morning Leisure Group Cycle is back and takes place on Saturday mornings leaving from the Community Centre, Bailieborough at 9.00AM. Please bring euros for coffee stop and all welcome.

Citizen’s Information: The service takes place every Tuesday from 1.30pm to 2.30pm in the Library— providing information, advice and advocacy supports to everyone on Social welfare, employment, Pensions, Health, Tax etc.  No appointment necessary.

Bailieborough ‘Lend A Hand’: ‘Lend a Hand’ is for the elderly and vulnerable in the Bailieborough area. Just give us a call if you need a job done, or even just a chat. Phone Ann on 042 9694825.

Bailieborough Business Centre:

Excel Level 4, Tuesdays 10 – 1pm.

Computers for Beginners, Level 2 Wednesdays.

Word Level 4, Thursdays 10-1pm.

Safe pass. Call 042-96 94 716/ 087– 619 0040 for further information.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for July and August 2019: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–July 20^th, (Saturday 1.30pm), July 28^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), August 10^th (Saturday, 1.30pm) and August 24^th (Saturday, 1.30pm).   

Bailieborough Library: Craft Group takes place every Friday from 10.30am-1pm; Book Club 6pm-7pm on the last Thursday of every month; Lit Lab writers group every second Tuesday. Contact 042 9665779 for details on any of the above.

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.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held in: The Health Centre, Kells Road on Wednesdays at 8.30pm.

Craft and Gift Fair: Summer craft and gift fair, Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell, Sunday 14th July, 12-5 pm, free admission. Handmade crafts, craft supplies and quality giftware. See downlandcrafts.ie for more information or ring 049 436 4877.

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 1st July 2019

Senior;

East Cavan Gaels 2-08 Mullahoran 1-15. A very enjoyable championship encounter in Mullahoran on Sunday morning. Our third encounter with the champions this year and on each occasion we get closer and closer. Once again a very good first half display backed up in the third quarter but in the end the cuteness that Mullahoran have at this level helped them pull clear at the end. We keep building and get on with the final round v Pearse Og in a couple of weeks.

Under 17; We have entered into the new Monaghan Under 17 league.

Under 15; A very good performance but one which wasn’t enough on the night v a good Castleblayney side in the Tain Og U15 semi-final on Monday last. We are as good as our Monaghan counterparts at this level which bodes well for the future.

A weeks break for all our U13/15/17s and we get back together next week.

Mondays U15 squad.

Under 13; These lads are now back in training preparing for the Cavan championship. No training this week.

Under 11; Two big blitzes ahead. Derrynoose hopefully for the U10s on Sunday next and Breffni 3G for all U11s on Monday.

 Under 7/9; Under 7/9 blitz Monday 8th on Breffni 3G. U9 training Friday 6-7 on the astro at the Vale.

Congrats; Huge congratulations to James Tully and Hugh Smith who won football Feile with their club Laragh Utd at the weekend. James has the unique achievement of winning Feile in both football and hurling in successive years. Well done lads.

Laragh squad with James No.9 and Hugh No. 21. Well done lads!

Above; Daire Leddy, front row third from left in ECG top, representing ECG and Cavan at National Feile skills competition in Abbotstown in Dublin last week. In good company but not out of place. Well done Daire!

The week ahead; No U13/15/17 training this week.

Monday; U11 training 6.30-7.30 in Killann.

Thursday; Senior training tbc.

Friday; U9 training on the astro at the Vale 6-7pm. €3 each and water bottle please.

Club contacts;

U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.

U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

Bailieborough News. June 20^th 2019. Matthew J. Cullen.

Mass of Celebration in thanksgiving for the Ministry of Fr. Michael Router: A Special Mass will be held in St. Annes Church, Bailieborough on Friday evening next, June 21^st at 7.00pm, to congratulate Fr. Michael on his appointment as Auxiliary Bishop of Armagh and to celebrate his outstanding, selfless ministry in service of our Parish. Light refreshments will follow in St. Annes Community Centre, Chapel Road. All parishioners, from each of the Church areas in the Parish are most welcome to attend and to give Fr. Michael the send-off, that he thoroughly deserves.  

Lego Brickx Open/Fun Day – The Model School: The Model School are hosting a Lego Brickx and Family fun day on Saturday next, June 22^nd in the school from 11am – 3pm. Please phone Kathy on 0861700215 to book a place for your child/children. Children are €12. It promises to be a great day with lots of Lego activities and outdoor games.  Parents, past pupils and the whole community, are welcome to a have a tour of the school and enjoy a cup of tea on the day. Everyone very welcome.

Preparations for the Mass of Celebration of Fr. Michael Router: Preparations for this very special occasion are well and truly underway and we thank all those involved for their great energy, enthusiasm and commitment.

A Rehearsal will take place in St. Annes Church on Thursday, June 20^th at 6.30pm. All those who are involved in bringing up symbols and offertory gifts are requested to attend. We will be erecting a marquee at the side of the Community Centre of Friday, June 21^st at 4.00pm. Anyone able to assist with this is very welcome to help out!! Thank you all so much.

Stewards: All Church stewards are asked to meet at 6.15pm on Friday, June 21^st at the Church.

Information Meeting: The Co. CavanChildcare Committee will host a FREE Information Session on the new National Childcare Scheme at the Library on Thursday, June 27^th at 7.30pm. This may be of benefit to all families who are working with children aged 24months to 15years who are attending any Tusla Registered childcare service.

Episcopal Ordination: Fr. Michael Router’s Episcopal Ordination will take place on Sunday, July 21^st at 3.00pm, in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh and will be available to watch on https://www.churchservices.tv/armaghcathedral

Over 130 people from the three Church Areas in the Parish have been invited to represent the Parish, officially. They include the members of the Parish Pastoral Council, the Finance Committee, office and Church staff, school management, chairs of the Boards of Management, ministry co-ordinators, Choir Leaders, Baptism Teams and political representatives. They will join representatives from each of the 61 Parishes and 22 Pastoral Areas in the Armagh Archdiocese, representatives from each of the Parishes and schools that Fr. Michael worked in previously, the clergy from Kilmore and Armagh, representatives from various nationwide Catholic Groups and representatives from each of the other main Christian Churches. There will be some space available in the Cathedral for others, who might like to attend. 

Security Guarding and Door Security Course:  Bailieborough Business Centre Security Guarding and Door Security QQI Level 4. Duration 5 days over 3 weeks. Call 042-9694716 or 087 619 0040  for further information.

Bailieborough School of Music: Lotto results for 15-06-2019.  Numbers Drawn; 06, 12, 14, 30.  No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Gerry and Lisa Clarke; Niamh Mulligan; Martin Murray; Marie Donohoe. Next week’s Jackpot €4,700.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to mother Cecelia, brothers Damien, John and Raymond, sister Deborah, sister-in-laws Mairead, Denise and Betty, brother-in-law Cathal, aunts and uncle, nieces and nephews and extended family and friends on the death of Gabriel Kelly, Toronto, Canada and late of Drumacarrow, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away on Thursday, June 6^th. Gabriel was predeceased by his loving father Sean. Gabriel’s Cremation and interment of ashes took place in Toronto, Canada. A Mass of remembrance took place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieboro on Tuesday last, the 11^th of June.

Bailieborough Tidy Towns: Bailieborough Tidy Towns appeals to all business, property and home owners in the Town area to give their property a makeover. Washing walls, footpath’s and painting would be appreciated.
 General clean up on Tuesday evenings, meet at the Library at 7pm.  More help needed—its only for an hour. All welcome.  Come along for an hour and help keep Bailieborough litter free.

Bailieborough MidSummer Fest: Bailieborough MidSummer Festival will be taken place on Friday the 19^th of July until Sunday 21^st of July.

The Festival Committee are delighted to announce that Declan Nerney and his Band will be taking the stage on Main St. on Sunday afternoon, July 21^st with support provided by John McNicholl and his Band.

We are delighted to announce one of the newest additions to the Festival this year is our Novelty Dog Show..
Graeme’s Groom Room have kindly sponsored and organized this fun event! It will take place on Sunday, July 21^st on Main St. starting at 2.30pm.

Bailieborough’s Got Talent U16’s: Please send your Name, Age, Talent and

Contact No, to bailieboroughmidsummerfestival@gmail.com

We are now accepting applications for stalls on Main St. on Sunday July 21st from 12-6pm. For more details, /application forms please email:

bailieboroughmidsummerfestival@gmail.com or call Caroline at 087-176-2628.

Bailieborough Walking Group:

June 19^th – Castle Lake, Bailieborough.

(E) Walk 1 hr, (M) 1.5hrs.   Walk commences at the Castle Lake car park at 7.15pm.

June 26^th – Killann/Shercock.

{M} Walk 1.5hrs approx.Meet at St. Annes Church, Killann. Take a left approx 7km from Bailieborough heading towards Shercock.  Leaving Bailieborough at 6.55pm. Walk commencing at 7.15pm. All welcome.

Irish Blood Transfusion Clinic: The Mobile Unit of the Irish Blood Transfusion Service will be in attendance at the Bailieborough Community School on Tuesday next, June 25^th from 5.00pm to 8.30pm. All current blood donors are requested to attend and new donors would be especially welcome.

Bailieborough Group of Parishes:

Sunday, June 23^rd: Bailieborough 10:45am – Morning Prayer and Sunday Club followed by tea and coffee.

Knockbride 12noon – Morning Prayer and Sunday Club.

Classes at Bailieborough Business Centre: We are now taking names for the following Classes at Bailieborough Business Centre, please call 042-969-4716 to reserve your place for these free classes.

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The Open Door Sessions: Come and join us for our Midsummer Sessions, where there’ll be music from Fergus Daly (Indie-Rock) and Danny Forde (Singer/Songwriter) and an insight into pottery by Visual Artist, Olivia Canavan. Hosted by The Open Door Sessions: Bailieborough’s Arts and Music Gathering, this will be a great evening’s entertainment at ‘Downstairs at Nixy’s’, The Square Bar, Bailieborough from 9.00pm on Friday next, June 21^st. Free admission. Donations welcome.

Library: Places are filling up fast for our Summer Programmes for kids and the good news is that they are all FREE. Pick up a leaflet at the library desk or phone 042 9665779 to book!

 Martin Fullen, celebrating Bealtaine Festival. Martin will facilitate a one day still life programme on Saturday, July 6^th from 10.30am-4.30pm at a cost of €35 pp. There are a few places available. Contact us on 042 9665779 if interested!

Eadt Knockbride NS Parents Association would like to thank everyone who supported our Annual Fun Run on Sunday last. A special thanks to all who helped out on the day, to Niamh Smyth TD for her sponsorship and presenting the medals, to all our sponsors for water, ice-cream, etc. Well done to everyone.

CMETB Adult Education Guidance and Information Service (Aegis): Are you an adult thinking about returning to education or training? If so, an Adult Guidance Councillor will be available for drop-in queries, every second Thursday, the next one taking place at Bailieborough Library from 10.00am to 2.00pm on Thursday, June 27^th. 

Walk, Jog, Run or Crawl! Run, walk, crawl or jog every Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Community Centre, Chapel Road, Bailieborough at 8pm.  It’s free!!!! And there is no catch! All newcomers welcome.  Also the Saturday morning Leisure Group Cycle is back and takes place on Saturday mornings leaving from the Community Centre, Bailieborough at 9.00AM. Please bring euros for coffee stop and all welcome.

Family Matters Faith Group: Please come along to the Family Matters Faith Group for meditation, discussion and prayer on Thursday night, June 20^th, commencing at 9.00pm in the Parish Centre. The gathering lasts for one hour with light refreshments served. Call/text 087 957 6911 after 8pm for further details.

Citizen’s Information: The service takes place every Tuesday from 1.30pm to 2.30pm in the Library— providing information, advice and advocacy supports to everyone on Social welfare, employment, Pensions, Health, Tax etc.  No appointment necessary.

Bailieborough Community School Class of ‘89 re-union: The Bailieborough Community School Class of 1989 are hosting a reunion on Saturday 28^th September 2019, in ‘Nixy’s’ The Square Bar, Bailieborough. For more details, please contact Caroline on 087 1517479 or email crlnclarke@eircom.net

 Bailieborough ‘Lend A Hand’: ‘Lend a Hand’ is for the elderly and vulnerable in the Bailieborough area. Just give us a call if you need a job done, or even just a chat. Phone Ann on 042 9694825.

Bailieborough Celtic Underage Girls: Training for girls born between 2006/2010 has been moved to Thursday’s from 7pm-8pm at the Vale Grounds.

All new players welcome.

Soccer Summer Camps spaces are filling up fast. Book now to avoid disappointment. The Camp takes place from Monday, July 29^th to Friday, August 2^nd, from 10.30am to 3.00pm, each day at the Vale Grounds.

Bailieborough Business Centre:

Excel Level 4, Tuesdays 10 – 1pm.

Computers for Beginners, Level 2 Wednesdays.

Word Level 4, Thursdays 10-1pm.

Safe pass. Call 042-96 94 716/ 087– 619 0040 for further information.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for June, July and August 2019: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–June 23^rd, (Sunday 12.30pm), July 20^th, (Saturday 1.30pm), July 28^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), August 10^th (Saturday, 1.30pm) and August 24^th (Saturday, 1.30pm).   

Bailieborough Library: Craft Group takes place every Friday from 10.30am-1pm; Book Club 6pm-7pm on the last Thursday of every month; Lit Lab writers group every second Tuesday. Contact 042 9665779 for details on any of the above.

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.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held in: The Health Centre, Kells Road on Wednesdays at 8.30pm.

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 17th June 2019

Senior; Another competitive game v Mattock in the Shield semi-final on Thursday last but not enough on the night to progress. Six very good rounds in this competition was great for our lad’s development. Attention now shifts to the Cavan Senior Championship.

Under 17; We have entered into the new Monaghan Under 17 league which will be up and running by the end of June. Fixtures next week.

Under 15; Preparation under way for the Tain Óg U15 league semi-final v Castleblayney next week. A challenge game v Kells on Monday night.

Tain U15 league fixture;

24/06 Tain Óg U15 semi-final v Castleblayney in Cloghan 7pm.

Feile Skills; Congratulations to our own Daire Leddy on winning the Cavan Feile skills competition in Breffni on Monday. He will now represent Cavan hurling at the National Feile skills competition in Abbotstown at the end of the month.

Under 13;

These lads are now back in training preparing for the Cavan championship. Training on Monday at 6.30 in Killann.

Under 11; A very productive trip to Latton on Saturday last playing the hosts and Castleblayney in two very entertaining matches in bright sunshine for a change. Well done to all.

The U11s in Latton on Saturday.

Under 7/9; Unfortunately, the weather scuppered the training on Friday last. We train again this Friday.

The week ahead;

Thursday; Senior training 8-9 in Kingscourt.

Friday; U7/9 training on the astro at the Vale 6-7pm €3 each and water bottle please.

Club contacts;

U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.

U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

Bailieborough News. June 6th 2019. Matthew J. Cullen.

Parish Arrangement for this Summer: From Tuesday, June 11^th, Fr. Martin Gilcreest C.C. will be administrator of the Parish until a new Parish Priest takes up residence in late August. Fr. Joseph Bature will be arriving from Rome on Wednesday, June 26^th to help Fr. Martin during the summer months and he will be based in the Parish Centre, Bailieborough. Fr. Joseph will say the weekday Masses in Bailieborough, officiate at Baptisms and will alternate between all the Churches in the Parish at weekends. Fr. Martin will look after any Funerals that may occur.

As Fr. Joseph does not drive, he will have to be collected from the Parish Centre in order to respond to emergency calls. If any parishioner is available to do so, it would be greatly appreciated, if they offered to drive him from Bailieborough to Killann or Shercock on a few occasions over the summer.

Fr. Michael Router’s Episcopal Ordination will take place on Sunday, July 21^st at 3.00pm, in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh and will be available to watch on https://www.churchservices.tv/armaghcathedral

Mass of Celebration in thanksgiving for the Ministry of Fr. Michael Router: A Special Mass will be held in St. Annes Church, Bailieborough on Friday evening, June 21^st at 7.00pm, to congratulate Fr. Michael on his appointment as Auxiliary Bishop of Armagh and to celebrate his outstanding, selfless ministry in service of our Parish. Light refreshments will follow in St. Annes Community Centre, Chapel Road. All parishioners, from each of the Church areas in the Parish are most welcome to attend.

Security Guarding and Door Security Course:  Bailieborough Business Centre Security Guarding and Door Security QQI Level 4. Duration 5 days over 3 weeks. Call 042-9694716 or 087 619 0040  for further information.

Parish Choir: All Church Choir members from Killann Parish Church Areas (St. Anne’s, Bailieborough, St. Patricks, Shercock and St. Anne’s, Killann) are invited to a Choir Practise on Wednesday, June 5^th at 8.00pm, in St. Anne’s Church Bailieborough in preparation for Fr. Michael’s Farewell Mass. 

Bailieborough Tidy Towns: Bailieborough Tidy Towns appeals to all business, property and home owners in the Town area to give their property a makeover. Washing walls, footpath’s and painting would be appreciated.  Judging begins in early June. 
 General clean up on Tuesday evenings, meet at the Library at 7pm.  More help needed—its only for an hour. All welcome.  Come along for an hour and help keep Bailieborough litter free.

Bailieborough MidSummer Fest: Bailieborough MidSummer Festival will be taken place on Friday the 19^th of July until Sunday 21^st of July.

We are creating our brochure for Bailieborough MidSummer Festival 2019. Prices are €50/€100. We are asking all businesses to show their support by placing an ad in the brochure. Deadline is Wednesday the 12^th of June.

We are offering our ducking chair to any club or charity. Who would be interested in running it for the day of the Family Fun Day on Sunday 21^st of July, as a fundraiser? For information email us:  Bailieboroughmidsummerfestival@gmail.com

Parish Pastoral Council and Finance Committees: The next meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council and Finance Committees will take place on Thursday, June 6^th in the Parish Centre at 8.00pm. All members are requested to attend. 

Bailieborough Walking Group: Wednesday, June 5th –  Dartrey Forest, Cootehill: (M) Walk 1 Hour 30 min. (E) Walk 1 Hour.

Leaving Bailieborough Library at 6.45pm. Walk commences at 7.15pm at the car park on the Cootehill to Rockcorry road R188. 1 kilometre from Cootehill on the right before Abbott’s factory.

Wednesday, June 12^th – Tower of Lloyd, Kells, Co Meath

(M) 1.5 hrs. Leaving Bailieborough Library at 6.30pm. Meet at Spire R163 Oldcastle Road out of Kells. Walk commences at 7.15pm. All welcome.

Bailieborough Group of Parishes: Sunday, 9^th June:

Bailieborough 10:45am – Morning Prayer and Sunday Club followed by tea and coffee.

Knockbride 12noon – Holy Communion and Sunday Club.

Sunday, 16^th June: Bailieborough 10:45am – All-Age Service followed by tea and coffee.

Knockbride 12noon – All-Age Service.

Classes at Bailieborough Business Centre: We are now taking names for the following Classes at Bailieborough Business Centre, please call 042-969-4716 to reserve your place for these free classes.

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First Friday: Due to increasing demands on his time at present, Fr. Michael will be unable to visit all of the sick and housebound in the Bailieborough Church Area at the usual times before he steps down as Parish Priest on June 11^th. He, will however, make sure to call on those on his list before June 21^st.

Cavan County Museum: New Opening Hours:  Starting on Sunday next, 2^nd June, the Cavan County Museum will open from 2 p.m. – 5.30 p.m. every Sunday for June, July, August and September. Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed Mondays.

Last chance to book for the Diocesan and Parish Pilgrimage to Knock: This year’s Parish Pilgrimage will be to Knock and will take place on Sunday, June 16^th—the same day as the Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage. A few places are left on the bus, which will cost €15 return and will leave St. Anne’s Church Carpark in Bailieborough at 9.00am.  Anyone interested in travelling on the Bus from Bailieborough is asked to give their name to the Secretary in the Parish Office as soon as possible. Please call (042 9665117) during office hours or text 087 4407990.

Bridge: Bridge will resume in the Hotel Bailie on Tuesday, 1st October.

Library: Martin Fullen, celebrating Bealtaine Festival. Martin will facilitate a one day still life programme on Saturday July 6^th from 10.30am-4.30pm at a cost of €35 pp. There are a few places available. Contact us on 042 9665779 if interested!

CMETB Adult Education Guidance and Information Service (Aegis): Are you an adult thinking about returning to education or training? If so, an Adult Guidance Councillor will be available for drop-in queries, every second Thursday, the next one taking place at Bailieborough Library from 10.00am to 2.00pm on Thursday, June 13^th. 

Parish Office: The Parish Office in Bailieborough will be closed for annual leave from Thursday, June 6^th until 12pm on Friday, June 14^th.

Walk, Jog, Run or Crawl! Run, walk, crawl or jog every Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Community Centre, Chapel Road, Bailieborough at 8pm.  It’s free!!!! And there is no catch! All newcomers welcome.  Also the Saturday morning Leisure Group Cycle is back for 2019 and takes place on Saturday mornings leaving from the Community Centre, Bailieborough at 9.00AM. Please bring euros for coffee stop and all welcome.

Bailieborough Social Day Group: The next get-together of the Bailieborough Social Day Group will take place on Wednesday, June 5^th in the Community Centre from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. New people always welcome to join this group.

Citizen’s Information: The service takes place every Tuesday from 1.30pm to 2.30pm in the Library— providing information, advice and advocacy supports to everyone on Social welfare, employment, Pensions, Health, Tax etc.  No appointment necessary.

Bailieborough Community School Class of ‘89 re-union: The Bailieborough Community School Class of 1989 are hosting a reunion on Saturday 28^th September 2019, in ‘Nixy’s’ The Square Bar, Bailieborough. For more details, please contact Caroline on 087 1517479 or email crlnclarke@eircom.net

 Bailieborough ‘Lend A Hand’: ‘Lend a Hand’ is for the elderly and vulnerable in the Bailieborough area. Just give us a call if you need a job done, or even just a chat. Phone Ann on 042 9694825.

Bailieborough Celtic Underage Girls: Training for girls born between 2006/2010 has been moved to Thursday’s from 7pm-8pm at the Vale Grounds.

All new players welcome.

Bailieborough Business Centre:

Excel Level 4, Tuesdays 10 – 1pm.

Computers for Beginners, Level 2 Wednesdays.

Word Level 4, Thursdays 10-1pm.

Safe pass. Call 042-96 94 716/ 087- 619 0040 for further information.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for June, July and August 2019: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–June 8^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), June 23^rd, (Sunday 12.30pm), July 20^th, (Saturday 1.30pm), July 28^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), August 10^th (Saturday, 1.30pm) and August 24^th (Saturday, 1.30pm).   

Bailieborough Library: Craft Group takes place every Friday from 10.30am-1pm; Book Club 6pm-7pm on the last Thursday of every month; Lit Lab writers group every second Tuesday. Contact 042 9665779 for details on any of the above.

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.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held in: The Health Centre, Kells Road on Wednesdays at 8.30pm.

Sing Song/Trad Night: Looking forward to seeing you all for the big sing song/trad night coming up on Friday 14^th June at 10PM in The Tank Pub, Denn. Come along and give us a song, play a tune or tell us a story. Raffle on the night also for Saint Christopher’s Hospice Cavan.  Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5. First prize is €200; second prize is a beautiful Hamper plus loads of other prizes on the night. A night not to be missed!!

Lavey Ladies GAA 6th Annual 5k/10k Fun Run is on Sunday, June 16^th in aid of Ballyjamesduff Cancer Support Fund.  Registration starts at 11am at Lavey Community Centre.  The Run starts at 12.30.  €10 for Adults, €5 for kids €20 for family.  Get your running shoes on for a great local cause!

Bailieborough News. May 23rd 2019. Matthew J. Cullen.

Charity Walk/Run in Memory of Ann Clerkin, Curkish: A Charity Walk/Run in memory of Ann Clerkin, Curkish will take place on Saturday next, May 25^th commencing at 11am from the B.D.A. Offices, Shercock Rd, Bailieborough. Funds raised will be donated to the Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Fund, Ataxia Foundation, Ireland and the Parkinsons Association of Ireland. Donations voluntary on the day and all are most welcome to attend.

Mass of Celebration in thanksgiving for the Ministry of Fr. Michael Router: A Special Mass will be held in St. Annes Church, Bailieborough on Friday evening, June 21^st at 7.00pm, to congratulate Fr. Michael on his appointment as Auxiliary Bishop of Armagh and to celebrate his outstanding, selfless ministry in service of our Parish. Light refreshments will follow in St. Annes Community Centre, Chapel Road. All parishioners, from each of the Church areas in the Parish are most welcome to attend.

May—Month of the Rosary: The Rosary will be said at the Grotto on the Virginia Road at 7.30pm every evening for the month of May (except Saturday’ s). Everyone is welcome to come and pray for various intentions.

Irish Dancing Classes: Irish Dancing Classes will be held every Thursday evening in St. Anne’s Community Centre, Chapel road from 6.00pm. All levels from Beginners to Advanced. Ages from 4+ welcome. For further information, please contact Tracey at 085 771 2282.

First Communion: The children in 2^nd Class in St. Anne’s National School will receive their First Holy Communion next Saturday morning in St. Annes Church at 11.00am.

Bailieborough School of Music: Lotto results for 18-05-2019.  Numbers Drawn; 2, 6, 19, 23.  No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Carmel O’Callaghan; Patrick Murray; Martina Nulty; Niamh Mulligan. Next week’s Jackpot €4,300.

Bailieborough School of Music Registration/Open Evening will be held in the Community School on Thursday May 30^th from 7pm-8.30pm. This is an opportunity for students to try out the various woodwind/brass instruments. New students welcome.

Security Guarding and Door Security Course:  Bailieborough Business Centre Security Guarding and Door Security QQI Level 4. Duration 5 days over 3 weeks. Call 042-9694716 or 087 619 0040  for further information.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to sister Margaret Timothy (Galway), brother Seamus (Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow), sister-in-law Maire Kelly, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, his former parishioners, relatives and large circle of friends on the death of Fr. Felim Kelly, retired P.P Castlerahan, late of The Vale, Bailieborough, who passed away peacefully in Cavan General Hospital, on Wednesday 1st May. Fr. Felim was predeceased by his parents Annie (nee Lynch) and Pat Kelly and brother-in-law Pat Timothy. Deeply regretted by retired Bishop Leo O’Reilly and the Clergy of the Diocese of Kilmore. Fr. Felim’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Mary’s Church, Castlerahan, on Saturday, May 4^th followed by burial in St. Anne’s Cemetery, Bailieborough.

Bailieborough Community School Graduation: Well done to the Leaving Cert students in Bailieborough Community School who graduated on Wednesday last during a beautiful service and ceremony in the school assembly area. We wish them the best of luck in their upcoming exams and their future lives.

Bailieborough Tidy Towns: Bailieborough Tidy Towns appeals to all business, property and home owners in the Town area to give their property a makeover. Washing walls, footpath’s and painting would be appreciated.  Judging begins in early June. 
 General clean up on Tuesday evenings, meet at the Library at 7pm.  More help needed—its only for an hour. All welcome.  Come along for an hour and help keep Bailieborough litter free.

Bailieborough Social Day Group: The next get-together of the Bailieborough Social Day Group will take place in the Community Centre on Wednesday, May 22^nd from 2.30 to 4.30pm. Booking deposits taken on the day for trip ‘Tour of the Titanic’ on June 11^th. Further details later. New people always welcome.

Bailieborough Walking Group: Wednesday, May 22^nd—Mullaghmeen, Oldcastle: (A) Walk 2 hours (approx).  Leaving Bailieborough Library at 6.30pm. Meet at Millbrook, Oldcastle at 7.05pm. Walk commences at Mullaghmeen Forest at 7.15pm.

Wednesday, May 29^th – Annaghmakerrig.  Newbliss Rd,

{M} Walk 1 hour 30 minutes approx.  Leaving Bailieborough Library at 6.40 pm. From Cootehill take Monaghan Road. After 3km Turn left for Newbliss R189. Continue on this road and park at The Black Kesh Bar (Disused) on the right-hand side.  Walk commencing at 7.15pm. All welcome.

Bailieborough Group of Parishes: Sunday 26^th May:

Bailieborough 10:45am – Morning Prayer and Sunday Club followed by tea and coffee.

Knockbride 12noon – Morning Prayer and Sunday Club.

Bailieborough Women’s Group: Meeting on Friday, May 24^th in the Community Centre from 2.00pm to 4.00pm and fortnightly thereafter. Activity for this term will be ‘Flower Arranging’. New members welcome.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to sons and daughters Maureen, Una, Patrick, Stephen, Noeleen, Charlie, Rita, Helen, Betty, Mary Lou, Paul and Gary, sister Sr. Rita Shalvey, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family, neighbours and friends on the death of Agnes Clarke (nee Shalvey) Granafarna, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, May 3^rd. Agnes was predeceased by her husband Tommy, son Philip and grandson Tommy Michael. Agnes’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Mary’s Church, Clanaphilip on Monday, May 6^th with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Mass for the Sick: A Mass for the Sick will take place in St. Annes Church, Bailieborough on Friday, May 31^st. This date coincides with the start of the Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. The Mass will include the Sacrament of the Sick for those who feel in need of its healing graces at this time.

Classes at Bailieborough Business Centre: We are now taking names for the following Classes at Bailieborough Business Centre, please call 042-969-4716 to reserve your place for these free classes.

Computers for Beginners· Find your way around the · Internet, · Learn Email, Motor Tax, · Online Shopping and more.

 Computers for Improvers Level 2· Advanced email· Attachments· Social Media· Revenue.

Diocesan and Parish Pilgrimage to Knock: This year’s Parish Pilgrimage will be to Knock and will take place on Sunday, June 16^th—the same day as the Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage. Anyone interested in travelling on a Bus from Bailieborough is asked to give their name to the Secretary in the Parish Office during opening hours (042 9665117).

Bridge: Bridge lessons for beginners takes place in the Hotel Bailie, Bailieborough, at 7.30pm, each Monday night.

Senior’s Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening at 7.30pm, in the Hotel Bailie.  Everybody welcome.

CMETB Adult Education Guidance and Information Service (Aegis): Are you an adult thinking about returning to education or training? If so, an Adult Guidance Councillor will be available for drop-in queries, every second Thursday, the next one taking place at Bailieborough Library from 10.00am to 2.00pm on Thursday, May 30^th. 

Bailieborough Shamrock’s Senior Ladies Karaoke Fundraiser 31^st May.

Bailieborough Shamrocks Senior Ladies are running a Fundraising Karaoke Night on Friday, 31^st  May in Nixy’s The Square Bar. Anyone who is interested in putting an act in, please contact Conor Gilsenan or any of our Senior Ladies Football Team. This promises to be a great night’s fun and entertainment. Let’s give our Senior Ladies the Support they deserve. Here’s hoping it will be a fantastic 2019 Season for our Senior Ladies. Everyone welcome.

Walk, Jog, Run or Crawl! Run, walk, crawl or jog every Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Community Centre, Chapel Road, Bailieborough at 8pm.  It’s free!!!! And there is no catch! All newcomers welcome.  Also the Saturday morning Leisure Group Cycle is back for 2019 and takes place on Saturday mornings leaving from the Community Centre, Bailieborough AT 9.00AM. Please bring euros for coffee stop and all welcome.

Citizen’s Information: The service takes place every Tuesday from 1.30pm to 2.30pm in the Library— providing information, advice and advocacy supports to everyone on Social welfare, employment, Pensions, Health, Tax etc.  No appointment necessary.

Bailieborough Community School Class of ‘89 re-union: The Bailieborough Community School Class of 1989 are hosting a reunion on Saturday 28^th September 2019, in ‘Nixy’s’ The Square Bar, Bailieborough. For more details, please contact Caroline on 087 1517479 or email crlnclarke@eircom.net

 Bailieborough ‘Lend A Hand’: ‘Lend a Hand’ is for the elderly and vulnerable in the Bailieborough area. Just give us a call if you need a job done, or even just a chat. Phone Ann on 042 9694825.

Bailieborough Celtic Underage Girls: Training for girls born between 2006/2010 has been moved to Thursday’s from 7pm-8pm at the Vale Grounds.

All new players welcome.

Celebrating Bealtaine Festival: Free oil painting classes with Martin Fullen at the Library, on Wednesday May 22^nd and 29^th from 2.30pm-4.30pm. This course of classes is open to retired members of our community. Booking essential at 042 9665779.

Bailieborough Business Centre:

Excel Level 4, Tuesdays 10 – 1pm.

Computers for Beginners, Level 2 Wednesdays.

Word Level 4, Thursdays 10-1pm.

Safe pass. Call 042-96 94 716/ 087– 619 0040 for further information.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for May, June, July and August 2019: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–May 26^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), June 8^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), June 23^rd, (Sunday 12.30pm), July 20^th, (Saturday 1.30pm), July 28^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), August 10^th (Saturday, 1.30pm) and August 24^th (Saturday, 1.30pm).   

Bailieborough Library: Craft Group takes place every Friday from 10.30am-1pm; Book Club 6pm-7pm on the last Thursday of every month; Lit Lab writers group every second Tuesday. Contact 042 9665779 for details on any of the above.

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.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held in: The Health Centre, Kells Road on Wednesdays at 8.30pm.

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 20th May 2019:

Senior; We had to give Carrick a walkover as lads unavailable due to work/college commitments. A good workout v Castleblayney on Thursday last. Next up is a trip to Clontibret this coming Thursday.

Monaghan Reserve league fixtures, all away and all Thursdays.

23/05 v Clontibret

30/05 v Mattock Rangers, Collon, Co. Louth.

Congratulations to Jack Barry and Cian McEntee on the Cavan Lory Meagher panel on Saturday v Fermanagh. Jack made his Senior championship debut at wing forward. Well done lads.

U13/15/17; Training for U13s will now be on Mondays at 6.45 in Killann. We will be getting a series of games to prepare for Ulster Feile in June.

The U15s continue their impressive form with another win in the Tain Og league.

Cavan U15 squad. Great ECG representation on the Cavan U15 squad on Monday last.

Tain U15 league fixtures (all Mondays)

03/06 H v Carrick.

Under 7/9/11; A great evening in Castleblayney on Wednesday last as we finally got outside to grass and good weather. We head for Cloghan this coming Wednesday for a Monaghan GAA U7 and U9 blitz. 7pm start.

Under 11s will train with the U13s in Killann on Monday 6.45.

Wednesdays U7/9 squad in Blayney.

The week ahead;

Thursday; Seniors away to Clontibret 7.45.

Club contacts;

U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.

U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

Bailieborough Poetry Festival 2018:

The Bailieborough Poetry Festival officially opens on Thursday 4^th of October in Bailieborough Library at 7pm. This will include the official opening of the Art Exhibition by Ruth McDonnell in the Library Arts space which runs in conjunction with the Festival. Members of LitLab writing group have been collaborating with the artist and will read some poems inspired by her artworks.

Poets definitely taking part are Annemarie Ní Churreáin, Enda Wyley and Brendan McCann.

Enda Wyley will be reading and facilitating a workshop at Bailieborough Poetry Festival 2018.Watch out for full programme soon.

Bailieborough Mental Health Association:

On Thursday the 6^th  of September, the Bailieborough Mental Health Association had their annual AGM in the Bailie Hotel and after many long years Winston Turner decided to retire as the Chairperson of the Bailieborough Mental Health Association, This was a very sad day for the association as Winston had served so well and done a fantastic job as the Chairperson but it is has given us the ability to bring the Association into a new era as, there was elected a great and energetic new Chairperson Colm Colgan, Vice-Chairperson Séan McKiernan, the current Treasurer stays on Ann Hanley, Audrey Rogers remains as secretary being assisted by Johnny Kerins who also be in charge of our social media accounts, we look forward to keeping all of you up to date on what events we have coming up.

‘Hardtimes Chorus’:

‘Hardtimes Chorus’ are delighted to announce of their upcoming concert, ‘A Million Dreams’ in aid of the Down Syndrome Centre North East. It will be held in St Annes Church on Friday evening, 28^th September 2018 at 8.30pm. The Down Syndrome Centre North East has been set up by a group of parents to provide essential services, information and support to people with Down Syndrome and their families living in the North East. The centre is due to open its doors in October 2018 in Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan. Tickets are now available in SuperValu, the Bailie Hotel, Bailie Stores, Turning Head’s Hair Salon and St Anne’s Parish Office during office hours. Please Come Along and support.

‘Race for Grace’:

Come join us in a 5km or 10km Run, Walk or Crawl for ‘Feileacain’ and ‘A Little Lifetime Foundation’—both charities support anyone who has lost a baby in pregnancy or after— in memory of Orla Dean’s grand- daughter Grace, who gained her wings far too soon, on Saturday, September 22^nd. They are both amazing charities and every cent raised will go towards supporting families affected by the death of a baby during or after pregnancy. Registration for the event will open at 11am at Bailieborough Community Centre and the event will start at 12pm.
Registration prices are; €5—5km, €10—10km and €15 for Families.
Everyone who registers will be entered into a raffle on the day.
Tea and Sandwiches will be served back at the Community Centre after the event.
Really hope to see you there! All support is greatly appreciated.

Family Carers:

 Are you a family carer? Family Carer Support Group’s first meeting will be on Wednesday 12^th September from 11am-1pm and every second Wednesday after that at Bailieborough Library. All carers welcome. Do drop in and say Hello!

Bailieborough Tidy Towns:

NO POSTERS, please on the Tesco fence or anywhere around the town or on all approach roads from the 50k limit in.

Thanks to all who have already complied with our request.

Spanish Lessons:

Spanish Lessons for Primary School Children, from Junior infants to 6th class. Different groups available.  Also, Adult group Lessons available every Tuesday and Wednesday. All lessons are now taking place in the Bailieboro Business Centre (besides the playground) for more information or to register please contact Lydia on 0877414735.

Head Shave and Quiz for Haiti.:

A huge thanks to Paul Cooney Junior for raising €1500 by having his head shaved in Nixy’s Square Bar on All Ireland Sunday. This money along with the Quiz and Sponsorship that Brendan Shevlin organised brings the total to €2700. All this money is going to Haven Charity Haiti. Brendan is travelling to Haiti on 15th September to build Chicken Houses as part of this charity. A huge thanks to all who sponsored and gave money along the way to help Brendan raise funds for this great cause.

Children’s Irish Dance Classes;

Irish dance classes with World Champions Aishling and Emma Fox will resume on Wednesday, 5th September at 6pm in Tierworker Hall. For more information, please contact Aishling or Emma on (087) 9699235, (087) 2059128. All newcomers welcome.

Water Hydrant:

Work is ongoing on replacing the water hydrant on Adelaide Row in Bailieborough which was damaged earlier this summer. The hydrant should be back in place and working before the weekend. Work is also continuing on the footpaths on the corner of Church Street and should be completed soon.

Pilates:

Pilates resuming in Bailieboro Trinity Hall on Tuesdays. Classes at 6.15pm and 7.30pm. Suitable for all levels of fitness, booking essential. Please call Anne 087 2601454.

Adult Irish Dance and Ceilí Classes:

Adult Irish dance classes will take place in Tierworker Hall at 8:30pm every Wednesday. For more information, please contact Aishling Fox on (087) 9699235.

Blessing of the Graves:

Thank you to all who attended the Blessing of the Graves in St. Anne’s Cemetery on Sunday, September 2^nd. As usual there was a very large crowd in attendance. Thank you to the Church stewards who managed the parking and traffic very well and to the Pastoral Council who organised the ceremony and who, along with members of the Finance Committee, took up the collection, which this year thanks to your generous contributions amounted to €3921.46. Thank you also to the members of the Community Employment Scheme who had the cemetery looking so well, to the readers, the local Legion of Mary who led the Rosary, to Tommy McCloskey who played a beautiful instrumental piece during the service and to Fr. Martin Gilcreest for his assistance.

Citizen’s Information:

The service continues on every Tuesday, at 1.30pm in the Library.

Bailieborough ‘Lend A Hand’:

‘Lend a Hand’ is for the elderly and vulnerable in the Bailieborough area. Just give us a call if you need a job done, or even just a chat. Phone Ann on 042 9694825.

Congratulations:

Congratulations to Lisa Cullen, Woodview and Brendan Byrne, Magheracloone, who were married in St. Anne’s Church on Saturday last, September 8^th.

Walk, Jog, Run or Crawl!

Run, walk, crawl or jog every Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Community Centre, Chapel Road, Bailieborough at 8pm.  It’s free!!!! And there is no catch! All newcomers welcome.  Anyone want to try kayaking? If you do, be at the Town Lake at 7.00pm. Tea, coffee, fruit and biscuits afterwards. All newcomers welcome.

St. Anne’s Folk Choir:

Practice for the Folk Choir take place every Tuesday evening at 8.15pm, in St. Anne’s Church. The future of the Choir depends greatly on the involvement of the parishioners in our Church, so new members would be very much appreciated and welcomed.

‘Vincent’s Shop’:

‘Vincent’s Shop’ on Main St., are urgently seeking Gents Clothing and any paper or plastic bags, that they can use in the shop. Thank you for all the kind donations of clothes, toys and bric-a-brac and for generously buying from the shop. All money raised is used for local deserving causes.

Social Day Centre:

The Bailieborough Social Day Centre returns on Wednesday, September 12^th in the Community Centre from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. Hoping to see some new faces for fun, entertainment and outings, etc… All welcome.

The ‘Open Door Sessions’:

Featuring special guests Michael Gallen, Gerry Hodgers, Ollie Gargan, The Giant Wolf Theatre Company and Leona Daly.

The Open Door Sessions, Bailieborough’s free monthly arts and music night is hosting a special gathering of talented musicians and artists from 8.30pm to celebrate Culture Night on Friday 21st September, in Nixy’s Bar, The Square, Bailieborough.

Well into its second year, The Open Door Sessions continues to host new, original music and arts on a monthly basis. Culture Night is an expansion of the Sessions regular programme of talented, established and up-and-coming musicians and artists.

If you haven’t attended before this is a great opportunity to try it out.

Admission to The Open Door Sessions is free and you are welcome to come along to support and enjoy some of the extraordinary talents that exist within our country.

Church of Ireland Services for September:

Sunday 16 September: Bailieborough 10:45am – Morning Prayer and Sunday Club, followed by tea and coffee.

Knockbride 12noon – All-Age Service.

Saturday 22nd September: Bailieborough Hall 2-4pm – ‘Messy Church Harvest’.

Sunday 23 September: Bailieborough 10:45am – All-Age Service, followed by tea and coffee.

Knockbride 12noon – Morning Prayer.

Sunday 30 September: United Service in Mullagh 10:30am – All-Age Service followed by tea and coffee.

Sunday 30 September: Harvest Service, Knockbride Church 7:30pm.

Mondays (during term time): Badminton, Bailieborough Hall; 7-8pm for primary students, 8-9pm for secondary students.

Bailieborough Business Centre:

Classes for the Autumn Schedule at Bailieborough Business Centre. Call to let us know what you are interested in doing and we will register your interest with the ETB. Please call 042-969-4716 for further information.

Bailieborough Indoor Bowls:

Indoor Bowls resumes on Wednesday, September 12^th at 8.00pm, in the Community Centre. New members are always most welcome.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for September, October, November and December 2018:

The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–September 15^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), September 23^rd (Sunday, 12.30pm) October 6^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), October 28^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), November 10^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), November 25^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), December 15^th (Saturday 1.30pm) and December 23^rd (Sunday. 12.30pm).

Annual Pony Drivers and Friends, Memorial Drive 2018:

Preparations are well underway for this year’s Memorial/Charity Drive. The Drive will be taking place in Bailieborough at The Hideout on Sunday, the 23rd September, starting at 2pm. This year we are raising money for Cavan/Monaghan Palliative Care. On the day there will be refreshments, raffle, auction and music. The Noel McDermott Perpetual Plaque and The Sean McQuillan Memorial Cup will be presented on the day to ‘the best turned out’ Ponies. We look forward to seeing everyone there to support a very worthy cause.

Bailieborough Library:

Everyday Irish – Tuesday evenings 3pm to 5pm

Beginner Conversational Irish Class for Adults who would like to learn the basics.

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.

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.

‘Strides for Life’:

Strides for Life, a 16-week walking programme for people recovering from cancer treatment will begin in Cavan in September. Organised by the Cuan cancer social and support centre, the course is free and is suitable for all levels of ability. Strides for Life is recommended by the Irish Cancer Society and is designed to improve the level of fitness and quality of life of those recovering from cancer treatment. A friend or family member is also welcome to take part. Pre-registration is required. Phone 0868672568 or 0876486076. Email derbhlaotoole@gmail.com

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 10th September 2018

Under 7/9; Outdoor hurling now finished for the year. Thanks to all who came out especially during the school holidays which we ran for the first time this year and thanks to those who attended camp. Indoor hurling will return in the next few weeks which will run to May 2019! Watch this space for info.

Under 13; Training on Monday with the U15s in Killann at 7pm.

Under 15; Last round of the Monaghan League v leaders Castleblayney on Wednesday in Kingscourt at 6.30. We should be in the Shield Final coming up in a couple of weeks.

Senior; Training Thursday 7pm. Venue tbc. Players will receive text. Cavan Senior Championship coming up end of the month. New players arriving each week which is positive and more are very welcome.

The week ahead; Thursday; Adult training in Killann/ Kingscourt/Bailieborough 7pm tbc.

Saturday; U16 intercounty blitz.

Club contacts;

U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.

U13; Colin Higgins 087 276 9086.

U15; Pat O’Flaherty 087 450 1524.

U15/17; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

Adult; Willie/Kathryn above.

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.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held in: The Health Centre, Kells Road on Wednesdays at 8.30pm.