Human Rights Garden scoops Gold at Bloom:

Congratulations to Barry Kavanagh, Bailieborough, on winning a Gold medal for the Human Rights garden he designed for Trocaire at Bloom last weekend. Barry was delighted to win Gold and was grateful for the support of his family, friends and those who worked on the garden with him in the short time frame. Post show, the garden will be re-installed in a convent in Galway.

Bailieborough Walking Group:

 Wednesday, June 6th – Mullaghmeen Oldcastle.  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, June 13th – Castle Lake, Bailieborough.

(E) Walk – 1 Hour (M) – 1 Hour 30 min.

Walks commences at the Castle Lake car park at 7.15pm.

All welcome.

Bailieborough Tidy Towns:
Bailieborough Tidy Towns request that all business, property and home owners would help out, by giving their property a face lift in preparation for the Tidy Towns Competition. The local ‘Clean Up’ continues on Tuesdays at 7pm.  All welcome.

Bailieborough School of Music:

Lotto results for 02-06-2018.  Numbers Drawn; 03, 13, 18, 19.  No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Gerry and Lisa Clarke; Bernice Tierney; Martin McGovern; Paul Gillick. Jackpot next week, €3,200.

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.:

The Club’s Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday evening, June 21^st. Nominations and motions in writing please, to Club Secretary, Eric McCullagh before Thursday, 7th June.

Bailieborough Heritage Society :

New members always welcome to the Heritage Society, please contact 0872244159 for further information.

Social Dancing:

Our Social Dance this month is on Saturday next, 9th of June. Music is by Dermot McConnell and Son. This group is relatively new on this scene and are getting great reviews. They went down so well on their last visit, we are glad to have them again. The dancing is from 10.00pm till 12.30, with supper served during the dance. All welcome.

St. Felim’s N.S., The Vale:

The Board of Management and the Parents Association are holding a ‘Sponsor A Tree’ Fundraiser for a new play surface. The cost is €50. Full details can be found on www.thevalens.com or by contacting, the School Office at 042 9665605, Catherine Cahill at 086 608 2663 or Helen Sheridan at 089 424 0969. We are reaching out to all parents, past pupils, businesses and community members to help us. Members of the Board of Management and the Parents Association will be available after Mass on the 9^th and 10^th of June to accept any completed forms.

Evening Spanish lessons for Adults:

 Join our 6 -week course if you want to learn Spanish in a friendly and relax setting. Lessons will be based on a day to day situations to help you while in Spain.

The courses are starting on Tuesday 19th of June in Bailieborough Business Centre. (Next to the Recycling Centre).

Lessons will be given by a Native Spanish Teacher.

Times: 7 – 8pm Beginners, and 8 -9pm Intermediate.

Price: € 60 for the 6 lessons or €12 per lesson.

For more information or to register please ring or msg:  Lydia on 087 7414735.

Bailieborough Gardening Club:

 Meeting on Monday, 11th June at 8pm in Fox’s Lounge. Speaker on the night will be Janet McGuigan, Stonewall, on ‘Plants for the Healing Garden’. She will explain which plants make us feel better, reduce stress, help us sleep and are easy to grow. Everyone welcome.

FAMILY FUNDAY:

Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club’s ‘Family Funday’ will now take place on Sunday, 10^th June in St. Anne’s Park, commencing at 2.00pm. There will be lots of activities for young and old and a few surprises along the way!! Admission is free, so come along and have a terrific afternoon’s entertainment.

Bailieborough Model School ‘Fun Run’:

A 5km ‘Fun Run/Walk/Crawl’ in aid of the Parent’s Association’s Fund to complete a Sensory Garden for the School will take place on Saturday next, June 9^th.  The Run starts at 11.30am from the Model School. This is not a timed event and refreshments will be served afterwards. It is for the whole family to enjoy.
The price for registration is €5 Child, €10 Adult or €15 Family. All welcome.

Rhythmic Dance Twirlers:

The Bailieborough ‘Rhythmic Dance Twirlers’ are holding a ‘Fundraising Fashion Show’ in the Hotel Bailie on Friday, June 8^th, commencing at 8.00pm. Live music will be provided by ‘Green Diesel’. Admission is €3 or €10 for a family ticket. All welcome.

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.

‘Origami Demonstration’:

Cavan Youth Arts Lab invites all crafters to an Origami Demonstration by artist Anna West at the Library on Thursday, June 7^th at 11am as part of local schools Exhibition Launch. All Welcome. Free event.

Blessing of the Graves:

The Blessing of the Graves will take place in Killann on Saturday, August 18^th at 7.00pm, in Shercock on Sunday, August 19^th after 11.30am Mass and in Bailieborough on Sunday, September 2^nd at 12 noon.

Bailieborough Community School Class of 1988 Reunion

After 30 LONG YEARS it’s finally happening. We are going to attempt to reunite. Anyone from the Class of ’88 who went to Bailieborough Community School anytime between 1983-1988 are welcome. We are aiming to have the reunion in October somewhere in Bailieborough. Please contact the ‘BCS Class of 88 Facebook page’ for further information.

Bailieborough Craft Group:

A tour has been arranged to Wicklow town on Thursday, 14th June.  Open to non-members.  If interested and for further details, please contact Mary at 087-9750561 or any club member.

‘Job Club’:

Monaghan Integrated Development CLG in conjunction with DEASP are running a Job Club for unemployed people in the Bailieborough area, commencing Tuesday 5^th June 2018 in the Beckscourt Centre, Beckscourt View, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan.  The Job Club runs for 3 weeks from 10am-1pm Mondays to Thursdays and includes Job Searching, C.V. preparation, Cover Letter Writing, Interview Techniques and Mock Interview. Anyone interested in taking part can contact Linda on 042-9748090/086-8105058 or email to lbolger@midl.ie

Church of Ireland Services for June:

Sunday 10^th June:

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

Knockbride 12noon – Holy Communion.

Sunday 17^th June:

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

Knockbride 12noon – All-Age Service.

Sunday 24^th June:

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

Knockbride 12noon – Morning Prayer.

Bailieborough Business Centre:

‘Safe Pass’ takes place on Saturday next, June 9^th from 8am -4pm, lunch included €100 at Bailieborough Business Centre. Please call 042-96 94 716 for further information.

Food Safety Training HACCP at Bailieborough Business Centre. One-day Course – Cost €60. This course is a must for anybody in the food preparation and provision business, places are limited to 10 participants. Call 042-969-4716 to reserve a space.

Computers for Beginners – learn a new skill over the Summer. The course will introduce you to email, social media, on line transactions, and many more ways to make your life easier with the internet. Call 042-969-4716 – Classes are free of charge.

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 Mid-Summer Festival:

Bailieborough Mid-Summer Festival will be taking place from Friday, 20^th of July until Sunday, 22^nd of July. If anyone has any ideas for this year’s Festival, you can email us at

bailieboroughmidsummerfestival@gmail.com

It’s only 7 weeks to the Festival. We will be calling around this week to local businesses to finalise the Midsummer Festival Brochure. Anyone that’s interested in putting in an ad can email us on bailieboroughmidsummerfestival@gmail.com

Also, Calling all crafters! We are looking for unique and high quality makers for the Midsummer Festival. If you are a local business and would like to have a promotional stall please contact:
Caroline 087-176-2628 or email: bailieboroughmidsummerfestival@gmail.com to request an application form.

Well Done: Under 16 Girls Are County Champions.

Huge Congrats to the Bailieborough Shamrocks Under 16 Girls Team who won their League Final on Saturday evening last in Kilnaleck. Well done to all the players and their management team. Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club are so proud of you all.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for June, July and August 2018:

The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–June 10^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), June 23^rd (Saturday 1.30pm), July 7^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), July 15^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), August 11^th (Saturday, 1.30pm) and August 19^th (Sunday 12.30pm).

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.

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.

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 4th June 2018

Monday hurling;

We in this club have spent many, many years advocating for a designated day for hurling activity, which does not clash with other GAA activity, to give all local boys the chance to play both major codes of the Association. After many false dawns we have now reached a point where we now get to get a regular and meaningful schedule of games for our players. With the assistance of Cavan County board and other County Boards we have now, finally, settled on a day which is suitable for all hurling clubs in a number of counties. That day is Monday. Most of our fixtures for our grades from U11/13/15/17 are scheduled for this day and when not playing fixtures we also train on this day. Should we reach a semi-final or final, we may train on a different day in preparation for same.

We respectfully ask our catchment football clubs, of which we have a minimum of nine GFC clubs with players in our ranks, to please leave Monday free for our hurlers to be given the best opportunity to both prepare and play our national game. There are no football fixtures fixed for Monday by the Youth Board in Cavan and no challenge games should be scheduled either. After many years we now have built a platform from where local hurling can develop and it is now, and with the significant cooperation of our GFC clubs, that we can continue to grow. A lot of our catchment clubs have kept Monday free but some, unfortunately, have not, thus putting pressure on players to have to make a choice when they should not be put into this position in the first place. The dual GAA star can thrive in the right environment and we have created that environment, all we ask is that players be given the opportunity. Please keep Monday free for hurling. The payback will be enormous for both codes. Hurling and football can work side by side for the benefit of all. If your players would like some more GAA other than football, then please send them to us on Monday. A huge amount of our local GFC players have hurled up to U10 with us in the past. Let them help us all to a bright future.

Under 7/9/11;

Training Monday in Killann 6.45-8pm. A couple of blitzes in the pipeline coming up soon.

Under 13;

The lads had another impressive win in the Monaghan League on Monday last when they came away from Carrick with a hard earned win. They now play the second round of the Tain League on Monday at Breffni 3G, v Lisbellaw, at 7.30 and then begin final preparations for Feile.

Feile;

Final preparation begin for National Feile na nGael as we head to the shadow of Ben Bulben in Sligo this coming Friday. It, once again, promises to be another great weekend of hurling making new friends and having the great experience that is National Feile. Best of luck to all our significant travelling party of family and friends and supporters and to our team who once again will represent Cavan hurling with pride. Best of luck to management team of Kathryn and Pat. Keep an eye on our Twitter and Facebook for all updates from Sligo.

Under 15;

This competition now takes a break till after the exams.

Under 17;

Monaghan fixtures will have to be refixed due to the imminent Leaving Cert.

State Exams;

The very best wishes to all our players who sit the Junior and Leaving Certificate exams this coming week.

The week ahead;

Friday; Feile Sligo

Saturday; Feile Sligo

Sunday; Feile Sligo then home.

Club contacts;

U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.

U13; Colin Higgins 087 276 9086.

U14/15; Pat O’Flaherty 087 450 1524.

U14/15/17; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

Tanagh Outdoor Education and Training Centre

are now taking bookings for their Outdoor Adventure Summer Camps, Summer Forest Schools and Adults Learn to Kayak sessions. Contact Philomena on 049 5552988 or email info@tanaghoutdooreducation.com for more details on dates and cost. Book early to avoid disappointment.

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.

CHARITY WALK / RUN:

In memory of Ann Clerkin, Curkish, will take place in Bailieborough on this Saturday 26^th May, commencing at 11.00 am from BDA offices, Shercock Road, Bailieborough. Funds raised will be donated to Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Fund, Drumlin House Cootehill and MS Ireland (The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland) Cavan Branch. Donations voluntary on the day and all are most welcome.

First Communion:

Congratulations to the 30 children in St. Felim’s National School, The Vale, who received their First Holy Communion on Saturday last, in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough. Thank you to their teacher, Ms. Sharkey, the Pastoral Assistant, Ms. Connelly, their parents and guardians and to the principal and staff of the school for all their co-operation and assistance.

The Children in 2^nd Class in St. Anne’s National School and some students from the Model National School, Bailieborough, will receive their First Holy Communion on Saturday next, May 26^th in St. Anne’s Church at 11.00am.

Bailieborough Tidy Towns:

Help to reduce waste by putting a ‘No Junk Mail ‘sign on your door. The clean-up around the town continues, every Tuesday evening at 7 pm, meet around Main Street each week.
Reduce waste and keep Cavan tidy by investing in a reusable blue coffee cup with Cavan logo. Ideal for coffee lovers and Cavan fans. This cup is for sale in Daybreak on Barrack Street and is also available in Bailie Stores. All proceeds go towards the local Tidy Towns.

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.

Table Quiz:

East Cavan Gaels Hurling Club is holding a ‘Table Quiz’ in Nixy’s, The Square Bar on this Friday evening, May 25^th, commencing at 9.00pm. Table of four, €40. All welcome.

Well Done:

Congratulations and well done to all the local groups and individuals who received awards in the Cathaoirleach’s Awards Scheme 2018. It is terrific to see local volunteers being honoured for the selfless work that they do in our local community. The Awards ceremony took place on Friday evening, last in the Hotel Kilmore in Cavan.

Bailieborough School of Music:

Lotto results for 19-05-2018.  Numbers Drawn; 02, 11, 21, 23.  No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Seamus and Cara Clarke; Betty McKeon; Avril Grills; Hannah McCabe. Jackpot next week, €3,000.

Bailieborough Heritage Society:

New members always welcome to the Heritage Society, please contact 0872244159 for further information.

Bailieborough Red Cross:

Well-done to the four members from the Ballroom of Romance Social Dancing Group who recently completed a PHECC CPR/AED Community Course, Anna O Reilly, Ollie O Brien, Martina McPhillips and Sean Fitzsimons.
The certificates were presented last Saturday week by Red Cross member Julie O Brien at the Social Dance in the Community Centre. The instructors for the course were Helen Eagleton and Liam Maguire.

St. Felim’s N.S., The Vale:

The Board of Management and the Parents Association are holding a ‘Sponsor A Tree’ Fundraiser for a new play surface. The cost is 50. Full details can be found on www.thevalens.com or by contacting, the School Office at 042 9665605, Catherine Cahill at 086 608 2663 or Helen Sheridan at 089 424 0969. We are reaching out to all parents, past pupils, businesses and community members to help us.

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.

Deepest Sympathy:

Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Kathleen, sons Sean and Martin, daughter Breda, daughters-in-law Mary and Orla, son-in-law Willie, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, nephews and extended family, neighbours and friends on the death of John Fox, Greaghettiagh, Tunnyduff, Bailieborough, who passed away on Thursday, May 17^th peacefully, at his residence. John’s Funeral Mass took place in St Brigid’s Church, Knockbride West, on Saturday morning, May 19^th with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Bailieborough Social Day Group:

The next meeting of the Bailieborough Social Day Group will take place today, Wednesday, May 23^rd from 2.30pm to 4.30pm., in the Community Centre. New members are always most welcome.

Bailieborough Community School Class of 1988 Reunion

After 30 LONG YEARS it’s finally happening. We are going to attempt to reunite. Anyone from the Class of ’88 who went to Bailieborough Community School anytime between 1983-1988 are welcome. We are aiming to have the reunion in October somewhere in Bailieborough. Please contact the ‘BCS Class of 88 Facebook page’ for further information.

Bailieborough Craft Group:

A tour has been arranged to Wicklow town on Thursday, 14th June.  Open to non-members.  If interested and for further details, please contact Mary at 087-9750561 or any club member.

‘Job Club’:

Monaghan Integrated Development CLG in conjunction with DEASP are running a Job Club for unemployed people in the Bailieborough area, commencing Tuesday 5^th June 2018 in the Beckscourt Centre, Beckscourt View, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan.  The Job Club runs for 3 weeks from 10am-1pm Mondays to Thursdays and includes Job Searching, C.V. preparation, Cover Letter Writing, Interview Techniques and Mock Interview. Anyone interested in taking part can contact Linda on 042-9748090/086-8105058 or email to lbolger@midl.ie

Church of Ireland Services for May:

Sunday 27 May: Bailieborough 10:45am – All-Age Service, followed by tea and coffee.

Knockbride 12noon – Morning Prayer.

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

Bailieborough Business Centre:

Spanish Classes at Bailieborough Business Centre Tuesdays 7-9 Beginners and Improvers, Tutor is a native Spanish Speaker. Call 042-969-4716 for more details.

Computers for Beginners – Places available for Thursday evening 7-9pm, register your interest or book your place. Classes are Free to all 042-9694716.

Bailieborough Mid-Summer Festival:

Bailieborough Mid-Summer Festival will be taking place from Friday, 20^th of July until Sunday, 22^nd of July. If anyone has any ideas for this year’s Festival, you can email us at

bailieboroughmidsummerfestival@gmail.com

Only 9 more weeks till the Festival. And the Teddy’s Bear Picnic will be back this year on the Saturday. Looking for face painters and volunteers to help out.

Well Done:

Well done to the Bailieborough Shamrocks Under 15 Boys Division 5 team who won their League Final on Sunday evening in Laragh against Drumloman Gaels. Final Score was Bailieborough Shamrocks 3-18 Drumloman Gaels 2-07. Great to see another Cup coming back to the town. Huge congratulations to all the players, parents and their mentors on this great achievement.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for June, July and August 2018:

The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–June 10^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), June 23^rd (Saturday 1.30pm), July 7^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), July 15^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), August 11^th (Saturday, 1.30pm) and August 19^th (Sunday 12.30pm).

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.

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.

Tanagh Outdoor Education and Training Centre are now taking bookings for their Outdoor Adventure Summer Camps, Summer Forest Schools and Adults Learn to Kayak sessions. Contact Philomena on 049 5552988 or email info@tanaghoutdooreducation.com for more details on dates & cost. Book early to avoid disappointment.

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 21st May 2018

Under 7/9/11; Training Mondays in Killann 6.45-8pm. A couple of blitzes in the pipeline coming up soon.

Under 13; The first round of the new Tain U13 league gets under way this Monday 21st when we play Wolfe Tones from Longford. This new 8 county competition promises to be very competitive with new teams we have not faced before. Throw in in Ballymachugh is at 7.30.

Above: U 13 squad.

Under 15:

The lads went down to a narrow enough defeat v Castleblayney on Monday last in what was a good enough performance against a good Monaghan outfit. This competition now takes a break till after the exams.

Under 17; Monaghan fixtures will have to be refixed due to the imminent Leaving Cert.

Fundraising table quiz:

Table quiz in the Square Bar Bailieborough this coming Friday 25th May. Last year’s quiz was a great success and a great social event for parents before we venture to Sligo for Feile in early June. All are welcome.

Tesco Community fund:

Once again our friends at Tesco Ireland Bailieborough have allowed East Cavan Gaels to be one of their Community Fund beneficiaries for 2018. Use your blue token when you shop to help with local hurling development.

Monday; Under 7/9/11/ training will be in Killann pitch 6.30-7.45. U15/17 from 7.30-8.30.

U13s in Ballymachugh to play Wolfe Tones.

Club contacts;

U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.

U13; Colin Higgins 087 276 9086.

U14/15; Pat O’Flaherty 087 450 1524.

U14/15/17; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

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.

Mr. James (Jimmy) Gilsenan.

All within the local community and much further afield were very deeply saddened to learn of the death of Mr. James (Jimmy) Gilsenan, 30 Woodview, Bailieborough. Jimmy—as everyone knew him by—passed away peacefully at Cavan General Hospital on Saturday, April 7^th, following a short illness.

Aged 79, Jimmy was born in Annaclue, Bailieborough and was the second son of the late Tom and Maggie Gilsenan. In his younger years, Jimmy attended Ballinamoney N.S. and when he had finished National School, he became an apprentice mechanic with Gibson’s Garage, Adelaide Road. During his teens, Jimmy also drove a lorry for Bailieborough Creamery, drawing milk to the Creamery. In 1960, Jimmy and his future wife Betty, moved to England and he worked as a maintenance man on the London Transport Railway Line. He also drove coaches for the Green Line Coach Company and later on Jimmy was a maintenance fitter for the Corcoran and Conners Company in London. Jimmy and his family returned to Bailieborough in 1979 and in 1980, he commenced work as a fitter in Wellman International Ltd., Mullagh, where he worked until he retired in 1993.

Jimmy had met his wife Betty, when he was drawing milk to the Creamery and they got married in 1962. They lived in Essex and had five children together. Jimmy and Betty lived for their family and they were happiest when their children and grandchildren, came a visiting.

In his spare time, Jimmy had many interests, he was a member of the local Fianna Fail Cumann for over 25 years, he could turn his hands to anything and many were the times when he would help out his many friends and neighbours in their hour of need, he loved doing crosswords and puzzles and he also took great pride in the husbandry of his pool of outdoor goldfish.

In the late 1990’s a group of local people used to go down to the then St. Felim’s Nursing Home in Cavan Town and put on a show every St. Stephen’s Day for the residents there. To raise funds for this and other local charities the group used to put on a show in the Community Centre in Bailieborough around Christmas. The centrepiece of these shows were the comedy acts and Jimmy was one of the stars of these shows, bringing the house down with his hilarious and usually unscripted (or script ignored) antics and “mouthfulls”.

A friendly, kind, family orientated and helpful man, Jimmy will be sadly missed, not only by his family but also by the whole local community and all who had the great pleasure of knowing him.

Jimmy is survived by his wife, Betty, sons: Tommy (Maple Court) and Martin (Woodview), his daughters: Kathleen (Drumkeery), Annie (Dundragon) and Maggie (Woodview), son’s in-law, Kieran and Brendan, daughter’s in-law, Mary and Yvonne, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, to whom deepest sympathy is extended.

Jimmy is also survived by his brothers: John (Tierworker), Oliver (England), Raymond (Bailieborough), Alfie (Kingscourt), Dessie (Mayo) Tony (Australia) and sister Kathleen (England), sister’s in-law, brother in-law, nieces, nephews and extended family members.

There was a huge attendance at Clarke’s Funeral Home on Monday evening, April 9^th and afterwards, Jimmy’s remains were removed to St. Anne’s Chapel, where the local Fianna Fail Cumann provided a Guard of Honour. Jimmy’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s on Tuesday morning, April 10^th –at which Fr. Michael Router P.P. and Fr. John Cooney officiated—and following which, Jimmy’s remains were laid to rest in Moybologue New Cemetery.

Bailieborough Tidy Towns:
Reduce waste and keep Cavan tidy by investing in a reusable blue coffee cup with Cavan logo. Ideal for coffee lovers and Cavan fans. This cup is for sale in Daybreak on Barrack Street and is also available in Bailie Stores. All proceeds go towards the local Tidy Towns.

Photographic Exhibition:

‘An Essence of Presence’ a photographic exhibition by Suella Holland, depicting Forsaken Ireland, now open at the Library until the end of May. All welcome.

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.

Fundraiser:

Fundraiser night of music and craic to raise funds for Bailieborough Powerlifter, Gar Walsh, who is attempting to compete in two European and two World Championships in 2018. Competitions are in England, Dublin, Scotland and Malta. He is currently National Champion in all three events and World deadlift champion in his category. He is also a musician and is releasing a single for this event. The event is taking place in the Hide-Out, The Vale on Saturday, May 19^th at 9.00pm. Raffle on the night. All welcome.

Bailieborough Heritage Society:

New members always welcome to the Heritage Society, please contact 0872244159 for further information.

Open Garden Day and Duck Race -Looking for a novel way to spend an afternoon?

You are invited to an Open Garden Day, Car Boot Sale and Duck Race hosted by the McKenna Family, Muff, Kingscourt from 2pm-6pm on Bank Holiday Monday, 7^th May 2018.   Stroll around the cottage garden full of colour and new life, guaranteed to lift the spirits!

Relax in Bella’s Kitchen to enjoy delicious homemade teas and pastries or rummage through our cosy car boot sale for a fabulous bargain.

Then cheer on the hundreds of ducks as they jostle down the river to the winning post…you just might win a prize!
Admission by donation. Kids go free! All proceeds go to The Family Addiction Support Network.

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 School of Music: Lotto Results for April 28^th:

No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Gerry and Lisa Clarke, Brian Keegan, Kathleen Gormley and Paddy Matthews. Jackpot next week €2, 700.

Deepest Sympathy:

Deepest Sympathy is extended to brothers: Tom, Paddy, Joe, Richard and Seamus, sisters Sheila, Chrissie and Margaret, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, staff and friends in Drumcar on the death of Martin Delaney, St. John of Gods, Drumcar, Dunleer, Co. Louth and formerly of Carnalynch, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully in Drumcar on Friday, April 20^th. Martin’s Funeral Mass took place on Monday, April 23^rd in St Mary’s, Drumcar with burial afterwards in St Ultan’s Cemetery, Killinkere.

Lough Derg ‘One Day Retreat’:

A Lough Derg ‘One Day Retreat’ will take place on Sunday next, May 6^th –organised by the St. Vincent DePaul Society. A bus will be leaving the Community Centre at 7.30am. There are still a few seats available, please contact John at 086 055 4578 or Pat at 086 063 5856 for further information.

Oil Painting Classes:

Oil Painting Classes with Martin Fullen will take place at Bailieborough Library on Wednesday, May 16^th, May 23^rd and May 30^th at 2.30pm. Classes are free—but must be booked in advance as places are limited, at 042 9665279.

Church of Ireland Services for May:

Sunday 6^th May: Bailieborough 10:45am – Morning Prayer and Sunday Club, followed by tea and coffee.

Knockbride 12noon – Morning Prayer.

Friday 11 May: FOCUS Youth Group 8:30-10pm – The Rectory, Bailieborough.

Sunday 13 May: Bailieborough 10:45am – Holy Communion and Sunday Club, followed by tea and coffee.

Knockbride 12noon – Holy Communion.

Sunday 20 May: Bailieborough 10:45am – Morning Prayer and Sunday Club, followed by tea and coffee.

Knockbride 12noon – All-Age Service.

Sunday 27 May: Bailieborough 10:45am – All-Age Service, followed by tea and coffee.

Knockbride 12noon – Morning Prayer.

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

Bailieborough Business Centre:

Spanish Classes at Bailieborough Business Centre Tuesdays 7-9 Beginners and Improvers, Tutor is a native Spanish Speaker. Call 042-969-4716 for more details.

Computers for Beginners – Places available for Thursday evening 7-9pm, register your interest or book your place. Classes are Free to all 042-9694716.

Bailieborough Mid-Summer Festival:

Bailieborough Mid-Summer Festival will be taking place from Friday, 20^th of July until Sunday, 22^nd of July. If anyone has any ideas for this year’s Festival, you can email us at

bailieboroughmidsummerfestival@gmail.com

A new addition to this year’s Festival is the staging of ‘Bailieborough’s Got Talent’! Competition auditions will be held on Saturday morning, July 21^st at 10am—venue will be announced at a later stage and will be dependent on numbers registering for the auditions. The Final will be held on Sunday afternoon, July 22^nd during Family Day on Main Street—time to be announced later. Prizes will be presented after the final on July 22^nd. For more information, please e-mail bailieboroughmidsummerfestival@gmail.com or look at the Festival committee’s Facebook page.

Bailieborough Historical Society:

The Bailieborough Historical Society is planning an exhibition of artefacts manufactured in and related to Bailieborough’s industrial past. This will take place during Heritage Week in August. If you have anything that you would like to exhibit, please contact either, Pat Fitzpatrick at 086 0635 856 or Leslie McKeague at 086 2588 488.

Cavan Walking Festival:

As part of the Cavan Walking Festival, the Bailieborough Walking group will be hosting three walks. The first of these will take place on Saturday next, May 5^th around Bailieborough Forest. Distance covered will be 5k and participants are asked to meet at the Bailieborough Business Centre, Shercock Road at 11.00am.

The second Walk will be at Dun A Ri, Forest Park, Kingscourt on Tuesday, May 8^th at 7.00pm. Please meet at Cabra Central School at 6.45pm and the distance of the Walk is also 5k.

The final walk will take place on Thursday, May 10^th at Lough An Leagh.  Please meet at the Picnic Area at 6.45 pm. The Walk distance will be 10k and all are most welcome to attend.

Table Quiz:

East Cavan Gaels Hurling Club are holding a ‘Table Quiz’ in Nixy’s, The Square Bar on Friday evening, May 25^th, commencing at 9.00pm.

Table of four, €40. All welcome.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for May, June, July and August 2018:

The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–May 5^th (Saturday 1.30pm), May 20^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), June 10^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), June 23^rd (Saturday 1.30pm), July 7^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), July 15^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), August 11^th (Saturday, 1.30pm) and August 19^th (Sunday 12.30pm).

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.

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.

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 30th April 2018

New dawn, new central facility; Killann the new Home of Hurling for East Cavan Gaels!!

After last week’s older lads, it is now time for all our younger age groups to take to the field in Killann. Monday 6.45-8pm for all U7/9/11. New players are especially welcome.

Under 7/9/11;

First training in Killan Monday 6.45-8pm.

Under 13;

Great work by our 13s as they won their 3 games v Warrenpoint, Clontibret and Woodford Gaels in the grading blitz in Cloghan on Saturday last. We now await the fixtures for the league proper.

Under 15; Next round of U15 league is V Lisbellaw on Monday at 7.15. Venue tbc.

Under 17; Cavan Celtic begins next week for lads on county squad. New Monaghan league for U17 begins next Monday with a game away to Carrickmacross.

Fundraising table quiz;

Table Quiz in the Square Bar, Bailieborough, on Friday 25th May. Last year’s quiz was a great success and a great social event for parents before we venture to Sligo for Feile in early June. All are welcome.

Club contacts;

U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.

U13; Colin Higgins 087 276 9086.

U14/15; Pat O’Flaherty 087 450 1524.

U14/15/17; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

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.

Bailieborough Heritage Society:

Bailieborough Heritage Society Presents ‘Killann and the Parishes of East Cavan 1400-1800’, a lecture by Fr Liam Kelly at Bailieborough Library, Market Square, Bailieborough on Thursday, April 19^th, 2018 at 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome to this FREE event and refreshments will be served! Enquiries to 042 9665779.

Bailieborough Red Cross:

Congratulations to our Unit Officer Peter McCabe who has been short listed for Unit Officer of the Year.
The Over- all winner will be announced at the Irish Red Cross Volunteer of the Year Awards on Saturday 28th April in Croke Park.
Best wishes to Peter from all in the community.

Bailieborough Tidy Towns:

The Annual ‘Spring Clean’ will take place in the town on Saturday, April 28th 2018. Meet at Market Square at 11 am.
Bring a litter picker and wear a high viz jacket. Children under twelve must be accompanied by an adult. Join us and help keep out town tidy.
Reduce waste and keep Cavan tidy by investing in a reusable blue coffee cup with Cavan logo. Ideal for coffee lovers and Cavan fans. This cup is for sale in Daybreak on Barrack Street and is also available in Bailie Stores. All proceeds go towards the local Tidy Towns.

Photographic Exhibition:

‘An Essence of Presence’ a photographic exhibition by Suella Holland, depicting Forsaken Ireland, now open at the Library until the end of May. All welcome.

St. Felim’s N.S. First Confession:

First Confession for the students in 2^nd class in St. Felim’s will take place in St. Anne’s Church on Thursday, April 19^th at 7.00pm. (Please note the change of time).

Birdwatch Ireland:

We will hold our AGM in the Hotel Kilmore on Thursday, 26th April at 8.30 p.m. We would love to see some new faces (as well as the old familiar ones!) this year. It is important to have a strong committee so that we can plan events and cater for the interests of our branch as best we can. Hope to see you there! All welcome.

BAILIEBORO CANCER COMFORT LTD:

We wish to thank everyone who supported our recent Quiz Night and are pleased to confirm that €864 was raised on the night. Sincere thanks for your continued support.

Bailieborough Heritage Society were amongst 4 groups that were short listed in the Communities Award at the Heritage Society Awards. Sadly, we did not win, however, congratulations to the winner and to the staff involved in Heritage Week. Our project was a lovely one and we got great feedback from the community and the staff from Heritage Week. We are now working on this year’s events and if anyone would like to get involved, they are more than welcome. New members always welcome to the Heritage Society, please contact 0872244159 for further information.

Bailieborough School of Music: Lotto results for 14-04-2018.

No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Paddy Matthews, Yvonne and Paul Rooney,

Tyler Cadden and Margaret Carolan. Jackpot next week, €2,500.

Lough Derg ‘One Day Retreat’:

A Lough Derg ‘One Day Retreat’ will take place on Sunday, May 6^th –organised by the St. Vincent DePaul Society. A bus will be leaving the Community Centre at 7.30am. To book a seat, please contact John at 086 055 4578 or Pat at 086 063 5856.

The Open Door Sessions:

Bailieborough’s Arts and Music Gathering, taking place at 9.00pm on Friday next, 20th April, Downstairs at Nixy’s, The Square Bar, Bailieborough.

Guests: Elly D (Singer/Songwriter), Carol O’Connor (Visual Artist) and Dean Maywood(Singer/Songwriter). Free admission (donations welcome). All welcome.

Church of Ireland Services: Sunday 22 April:

Mullagh 9:30am – Morning Prayer followed by tea and coffee.

Shercock 9:30am – All-Age Service.

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

Knockbride 12noon – Morning Prayer.

Friday 27 April: FOCUS Youth Group 8:30-10pm – Trinity Hall.

Sunday 29 April – United Service: Bailieborough 10:45am – All-Age Service.

Bailieborough Hall 11:45am – Parish Lunch and Ignite Vision and Mission Forum.

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

Computers for Beginners:

Computers for beginners afternoons or evenings Bailieborough Business Centre 042- 96 94 716.

Bailieborough Historical Society:

The Bailieborough Historical Society is planning an exhibition of artefacts manufactured in and related to Bailieborough’s industrial past. This will take place during Heritage Week in August. If you have anything that you would like to exhibit, please contact either, Pat Fitzpatrick at 086 0635 856 or Leslie McKeague at 086 2588 488.

Evening Spanish lessons for Adults:

6 weeks of Spanish for Adults starting on Tuesday, 24th of April in Bailieborough Business Centre.

Lessons will be given by a Native Spanish Teacher.

Times: 7 – 8pm Beginners, and 8 -9pm high beginner and low intermediate.

Price: € 60 for the 6 lessons or €12 per lesson. For more information or to register please ring or message Lydia on 087 7414735.

Cavan Walking Festival:

As part of the Cavan Walking Festival, the Bailieborough Walking group will be hosting three walks. The first of these will take place on Saturday, May 5^th around Bailieborough Forest. Distance covered will be 5k and participants are asked to meet at the Bailieborough Business Centre, Shercock Road at 11.00am.

The second Walk will be at Dun A Ri, Forest Park, Kingscourt on Tuesday, May 8^th at 7.00pm. Please meet at Cabra Central School at 6.45pm and the distance of the Walk is also 5k.

The final walk will take place on Thursday, May 10^th at Lough An Leagh.  Please meet at the Picnic Area at 6.45 pm. The Walk distance will be 10k and all are most welcome to attend.

Adult Irish Ceilí Dance classes:

A new term of Ceilí dance classes has commenced on Wednesdays at 8:45pm in Tierworker Hall. All new-comers welcome. For more information please contact Aishling Fox on (087) 9699235.

Killann Parish Pilgrimage to the World Meeting of Families:

This year’s Killann Parish Pilgrimage will be to the World Meeting of Families in the RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin on Thursday, August 23^rd. A bus will be travelling to the RDS from Bailieborough and further details will be announced later. If, however you would like to book a place on the bus, please contact the Parish Office on Mondays and Thursdays from 10am to 3.30pm, Tuesdays from 12pm to 1.30pm and Fridays from 2pm to 6pm. Everyone going that day will also have to register online at www.worldmeeting2018.ie and buy a ticket online for the event. Adults-€38: Senior Citizens/Unemployed/Students over 18-€33; Children-Free –but must be registered with a family group. If you have difficulty doing this, please tell the Parish secretary and they will provide you with assistance. At present, tickets for the Papal Mass in the Phoenix Park on August 26^th are dependent on registering for the World Meeting of Families during the previous week. It is hoped to organise a bus from Bailieborough on that day too.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for May, June, July and August 2018:

The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–May 5^th (Saturday 1.30pm), May 20^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), June 10^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), June 23^rd (Saturday 1.30pm), July 7^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), July 15^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), August 11^th (Saturday, 1.30pm) and August 19^th (Sunday 12.30pm).

Bailieborough Community Bowls:

Bailieborough Community Bowls continues every Wednesday evening at 8.00pm, in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. New members most welcome with free tuition for beginners.

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.

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.

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 16th April 2018

Under 7/9/11; Under 9 blitz in Carrick next Sunday 11-12.30pm. Really good numbers at our new age grade training for Under 9s and U11s.

Fridays U9/11 training group in Bailieborough.

Under 13; A good win for the lads v Cootehill on Monday last in Kingscourt. Next up is the grading blitz for the new Tain Ulster GAA Under 13 competition in Cloghan next Saturday.

Feile U14; The lads will represent Cavan hurling at National Feile again this year. We will be based in the scenic area of Rosses Point in Sligo with host club Benbulben Gaels Hurling.

Our 2018 Feile squad (minus a couple of injured players) who will head to Sligo in June.

Under 17; Cavan Celtic begins in early May for lads on county squad. New Monaghan league for U17 begins in early May with a game away to Carrickmacross.

The week ahead;

Thursday; Kingscourt indoors U7/9/11 Community Centre 6.45-7.45.

Friday; Bailieborough indoors. U7 6-7 & U9/11 7-8pm.

Saturday; U13 Tain grading blitz, Cloghan.

Sunday; Under 9 blitz in Carrick 11-12.30pm.

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.

Holy Week Ceremonies:

Thank you to all those who assisted in preparing and celebrating the Holy Week and Easter liturgies in St. Annes, Bailieborough especially, the Parish Pastoral Council and Liturgy Group, the sacristan May Cassidy and caretaker Sadie Clarke, the Choirs and their directors: Thomas Hanley, Sean O’Reilly and Derek Eakins, the musicians, the Ministers of the Word, the Ministers of the Eucharist, the gift bearers, the Altar servers, the First Communion Parent’s Committee and the parents and children of the First Communion Classes who participated on Holy Thursday and the students from 5^th year in Bailieborough Community School, who took part in the Good Friday Services.

A special word of thanks to Marie Guckian, Geraldine Reilly, Brigid Donohoe, Ciaran Purcell, Julie Smith and Sean O’Reilly who gave their time to prepare the Church, to Rose Fitzpatrick and Sheila Clarke who organised the various Ministers, to Thomas Small, who is on Pastoral Placement in the Parish at present, to Andrea Connolly, Pastoral Assistant, to those who attended the Services in such large numbers and to all who helped out in any way over Easter Week.

Moybologue Historical Society Talk:

‘From the Bronze Age to the Middle-Age – what can we say about 3 sites in the Moybologue area so far?’; a talk by well-known Archaeological Geophysicist Kevin Barton of Landscape and Geophysical Services (www.lgs.ie) and members of Moybologue Historical Society, on the results of the geophysical and grave-marker surveys during 2017, ongoing research, future plans and an update on the Conservation and Management Plan for Moybologue old graveyard.

The talk will take place at 8pm on Friday 6th April in St. Mary’s Hall, Tierworker.

All welcome. Admission Free. Parking Available. Wheelchair accessible. Voluntary donations accepted.

Bailieborough Tidy Towns:

The Annual ‘Spring Clean’ will take place in the town on Saturday, April 28th 2018. Further details closer to the event.
Reduce waste and keep Cavan tidy by investing in a reusable blue coffee cup with Cavan logo. Ideal for coffee lovers and Cavan fans. This cup is for sale in Daybreak on Barrack Street and is also available in Bailie Stores. All proceeds go towards the local Tidy Towns.

VINCENTS:

There will be scaffolding in front of ‘Vincent’s Shop’, Main St., for the next 6 to 8 weeks, for work to the apartments upstairs. Our shop remains open throughout this period at the normal times. Monday-Friday 10.00am to 5.00pm, Thursday evening from 7pm to 9pm and Saturday from 10.00am to 1.00pm.

Photographic Exhibition:

‘An Essence of Presence’ a photographic exhibition by Suella Holland, depicting Forsaken Ireland, now open at the Library until the end of May. All welcome.

Birdwatch Ireland:

April: Sunday 8th. Walk in Ballyconnell Woods: meet in Realta carpark at 10 am. Wear sturdy footwear. (approx. 2 hours)

We will hold our AGM in the Hotel Kilmore on Thursday 26th April at 8.30 p.m. We would love to see some new faces (as well as the old familiar ones!) this year. It is important to have a strong committee so that we can plan events and cater for the interests of our branch as best we can. Hope to see you there! All welcome.

Lough Derg ‘One Day Retreat’:

A Lough Derg ‘One Day Retreat’ will take place on Sunday, May 6^th –organised by the St. Vincent DePaul Society. A bus will be leaving the Community Centre at 7.30am. To book a seat, please contact John at 086 055 4578 or Pat at 086 063 5856.

Reading from New Book:

Bailieborough author, Norma MacMaster, will read from her new book ‘Silence Under a Stone’ at the Library on Thursday April 12^th at 7.30pm. All are welcome and refreshments will be served!

Computers for Beginners:

Computers for beginners afternoons or evenings Bailieborough Business Centre 042- 96 94 716.

Bailieborough Celtic A.F.C.:

Summer Academy Soccer is starting back on Wednesday, 11^th April 2018.
Under 7’s (children born 2011) and Under 8’s (children born 2010) will start back on Wednesday 11th April from 6-7pm at the Vale Grounds.
Under 9’s (children born 2009) and Under 10’s (children born 2008) will start back on Thursday 12th April from 6-7pm.

Bailieborough Historical Society:

The Bailieborough Historical Society is planning an exhibition of artefacts manufactured in and related to Bailieborough’s industrial past. This will take place during Heritage Week in August. If you have anything that you would like to exhibit, please contact either, Pat Fitzpatrick at 086 0635 856 or Leslie McKeague at 086 2588 488.

Bailieborough Shamrocks Ladies Football and Camogie:

The clubs wish to thank each and every one of you who helped to make the Cake Sale such a huge success on Sunday last. To those of you who baked and brought cakes and those of you who came and bought one, a big, big thank you. To the sales team, ticket sellers, tea makers, thank you. A special word of thanks to Lorraine Harris SuperValu for sponsoring the beautiful hamper for the raffle which was won by Sandra McDonnell also to Yvonne Tully who donated a van full of cakes of all shapes and sizes, much appreciated. Thanks also to the Bailie Bunny for making an appearance and still the burning question is, who is the Bunny?  Please God we will have you all guessing before Easter Sunday 2019. Once again THANK YOU all, see you same time, same place, next year.

Adult Irish Ceilí Dance classes:

A new term of Ceilí dance classes has commenced on Wednesdays at 8:45pm in Tierworker Hall. All new-comers welcome. For more information please contact Aishling Fox on (087) 9699235.

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Presentation night;

Sunday April 8^th in the Bailie Hotel, Bailieborough from 5.30-7pm.

Presentation event for our U12 Monaghan League division 2 winners and U14 squad who were runners up in Monaghan League in 2017 and reached the All Ireland Feile semi-final and Certs of achievement for all our U6/8/10s. Finger food and soft drinks. Please join with us as we celebrate our achievements in 2017 and look forward to the 2018 season. All welcome.

U12 Monaghan U12 Div 2 champions!

Monaghan U14 league runners up and All Ireland Feile semi-finalists.

Monday hurling; U11/13/15/17. It’s here! First round of ten in the Monaghan U15 league begins Monday 6.30 away to Cootehill. Under 13 Ulster and Monaghan leagues will begin over the next few weeks. Plenty of hurling for all who want it.

Under 6/8/10; Our lads now enjoying the Easter break. We will now start to organise some games locally. Thanks to all who registered so far. It will continue until all are registered. You must be registered to be insured to play hurling.

Under 13; Outdoor training will return on Monday 9th April in Kingscourt 7-8pm with u13 leagues to start soon.

Under 15; New Monaghan league begins on bank Holiday Monday with a trip to our local Cavan rivals Cootehill Celtic.

Under 17; Cavan Celtic begins in early May.

Killann Parish Pilgrimage to the World Meeting of Families:

This year’s Killann Parish Pilgrimage will be to the World Meeting of Families in the RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin on Thursday, August 23^rd. Other parishes from the Diocese will be travelling to the event along with Bishop Leo O’Reilly on that day. A bus will be travelling to the RDS from Bailieborough and further details will be announced later. If, however you would like to book a place on the bus, please contact the Parish Office on Mondays and Thursdays from 10am to 3.30pm, Tuesdays from 12pm to 1.30pm and Fridays from 2pm to 6pm. Everyone going that day will also have to register online at www.worldmeeting2018.ie. If you have difficulty doing this, please tell the Parish secretary and they will provide you with assistance. At present, tickets for the Papal Mass in the Phoenix Park on August 26^th are dependent on registering for the World Meeting of Families during the previous week. It is hoped to organise a bus from Bailieborough on that day too.

Bridge:

Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening in the Hotel Bailie at 8.00pm. New members are always most welcome.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for April, May, June, July and August 2018:

The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–April 7^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), April 22^nd (Sunday, 1.00pm), May 5^th (Saturday 1.30pm), May 20^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), June 10^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), June 23^rd (Saturday 1.30pm), July 7^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), July 15^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), August 11^th (Saturday, 1.30pm) and August 19^th (Sunday 12.30pm).

Bailieborough Community Bowls:

Bailieborough Community Bowls continues every Wednesday evening at 8.00pm, in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. New members most welcome with free tuition for beginners.

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.

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.

‘Nobody’s Talking To Me’:

The Latin School Players wish to present their play “Nobody’s Talking To Me” by Tommy Marren in the Latin School, Moyne Community Centre on  Friday 6th April, Saturday 7th April and Sunday 8th April. Tickets can be purchased in Moyne Cross Stores, Corrigans, Lynches of Arva and McSeains of Cornafean.
Tickets cost €10.
For those living outside the area who wish to purchase a ticket you can ring on 086-6038190 or 086-6059069 between 6pm-9pm only.
This is a hilarious comedy suitable for both young and old. As per other productions the play starts at 8.30pm sharp.

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.