Bailieborough News. November 14th 2019. Matthew J. Cullen.

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd’s Annual Variety Concert will be held on this Friday, 15^th and Saturday, 16^th November in the Community Centre, commencing at 8.30pm, each night. Come along for a fun filled night of Music, Dance, Drama and Comedy!! Admission is €10 and this promises to be ‘A night not to be missed’!! All welcome.

Mass of Consolation: A Mass of Consolation will be celebrated in St. Annes Church on Saturday, November 23^rd at 7.00pm, to remember parishioners who died and were buried in the Parish Cemetery since the 1^st of November 2018. All are welcome to attend.

Christmas Fairs: Bailieborough Creative Hub are organising Christmas Fairs for the next 5 weeks from Sunday next, November 17^th :  in Bailieborough Courthouse.
Sunday, 17th November – 12pm to 5pm.
Sunday, 24th November – 12pm to 5pm.
Saturday, 30th November – 2pm to 8pm (Santa arriving in town and Christmas Lights switch on).
Sunday, 7th December – 12pm to 5pm.
Sunday, 14th December – 12pm to 5pm.

Contemporary and handcrafted gifts, arts, crafts, cards, artisan bakes and more. To book a table or for enquires, please email us at bailieboroughcreativehub@gmail.com

Fr. Ultan McGoohan PP joins members of the  Social Dancing group as they celebrate 25 years of Social Dancing in Bailieborough  Community Centre on Saturday evening  last  9/11/19.B

Bailieborough Mental Health Association: We would like to say a big ‘Thank You’ to everyone that came to the Annual General Meeting on Thursday night. We would like to wish our outgoing Chairperson, Colm Colgan every success in the future and to thank him for his hard work over the last year, and also would like to thank Audrey Rogers for her many years of Service to the Association as Secretary.  The following people have been elected to the following positions:  Chairperson – Seán McKiernan, Deputy Chairperson – Johnny Kerins ,Treasurer – Ann Hanley and Secretary – Fiona Gilmer.  Keep a look out on the Association’s Social Media pages,  for what we get up to over the coming year!! Exciting things ahead !!

Bridge: Bridge takes place in the Hotel Bailie on every Tuesday evening and new members are always most welcome.

Bailieborough Community Alert: -A well attended meeting of Bailieborough  Community Alert took place in the nearly refurbished Courthouse on Monday week last. Superintendent Gordan Englishby was in attendance and particated in all aspects of the meeting.An array of local issues were raised, which the Superintendent answered openly with as much detail as possible.The attendance by members, especially new ones was appreciated and welcomed . Our next meeting is planned for January 2020, when all members will be notified with time and date. If you would like to get involved , please contact P..R.O. Kevin Carolan at 0863759627. The Community Alert is alive and well with 320 members in Bailieboro…we’re aiming to have the biggest alert team in the country..

Bailieborough School of Music: Lotto results for 09-11-2019.  Numbers Drawn; 8, 14, 19, 25.  No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Leona McDonnell; Margo Gormley; Wincey Soden; Peter McGuire. Next week’s Jackpot €6,800.

Bailieborough Mens/ Hen’s Shed: The Hen’s Shed currently meets each Wednesday evening in the Bexcourt Centre from 7:15 till 9pm, and each Thursday morning in the Library from 10 till 12 noon. The group is open to women over the age of 18 living in or around Bailieborough.  Contact: Maria at: bailieboroughhensshed@gmail.com or find us on Facebook for further information.

The Men’s Shed currently meets every Tuesday morning form 10am till 12 noon in the Bexcourt Centre. The group is open to men over the age of 18 living in or around Bailieborough, contact Matthew at bailieboroughmensshed@gmail.com or find us on Facebook for further information.

Regretted Death: All in the Community were very deeply saddened to learn of the death of Tom MacIntyre,  Lurganboy, Virginia, and formerly of Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, Poet, Playwright and Man of Letters, who passed away peacefully at home, in the loving care of his adored wife and soulmate Céline (née McAdam) on Wednesday, October 30^th. Tom was the dearly loved father of Deirdre, Darragh, Donal, Desmond, Tadhg and their mother Peggy. Tom was predeceased by his brothers Fr. Noel, Ciarán, Raymond and his sister Céline. He will be sadly missed by his family, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, relatives and a large circle of friends. Tom’s Funeral Mass took place on Saturday 2^nd  November  in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough, followed by cremation in Lakeland Crematorium, Cavan.

Bowls: Bailieborough Community Bowls continue in the Community Centre on Wednesday evenings at 8.00pm. New members—both male and female are most welcome.

Bailieborough Social Day Centre: The next get-together of the Bailieborough Social Day Centre will take place on Wednesday, November 13^th in the Community Centre from 2.30pm to 4.30pm, for more music, chat, etc… New members are always most welcome.

Vincent’s Shop, Bailieborough: We are urgently seeking donations of Gents and Ladies clothing, especially Winter Coats, also paper and plastic bags that we can use in Vincent’s Shop. Thank You for all your kind donations of clothes, toys, bric-a-brac and for generously buying from the shop. All money raised is used for local deserving causes.

Ladies Awards Night: The Bailieborough Shamrocks Senior Ladies ‘Awards Night’ will take place in Nixy’s, The Square Bar on Saturday evening next, , November 16^th, commencing at 7.30pm. Raffle on the night, with music by ‘Luna’. All welcome.

Safe Pass: Safe Pass in Bailieborough Business Centre on Saturday, 23^rd November.

Call, 042- 96 94 716 for bookings.

Free C.P.R. ‘Hands for Life’ Course: A free ‘Hands for Life’ C.P.R. Course is available to all in the Hotel Bailie Ballroom on Saturday next, November 16^th. Bailieborough Shamrocks G.F.C. Are running this course in conjunction with the Irish Heart Foundation, for the benefit of the whole community. Fully trained personnel and completion certs will be provided by the Irish Heart Foundation on the day. You DO NOT have to be a member of the Shamrocks GAA to avail of this training. Please contact Club Secretary, Mark Gilsenan on 087 415 8919 for more details and to book your place. Please note, that  this course is open to over 18’s only.

Irish Dancing Classes: Irish Dancing Classes take place every Thursday evening from 6.00 to 8.00pm, in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. For further details, please contact: Tracy at 085 771 2282.

Bailieborough Shamrocks G.F.C.: Bailieborough Shamrocks Annual General Meeting takes place on Friday, 22^nd  November 2019 at 8.30pm in the Clubrooms at St. Anne’s Park. Please make every effort to attend as this is the most important meeting of the year for the club.
Please return nominations forms to the Club Secretary by email to secretary.bailieborough.cavan@gaa.ie by next Friday, 15^th  November please.

There is also a Mass for Deceased Members of our GAA Club on Saturday the 16th November at 7pm in St. Anne’s Chapel.

Shoebox Appeal for the Homeless:  Just a few ideas for the Shoe Box appeal for the Homeless, which when completed, you can drop off in Tesco, Bailieborough.
MEN and WOMEN :PLEASE SPECIFY MALE /FEMALE:
Hats,scarves,gloves,
Shampoo,shower gel,wipes, face cloth,  roll on deodorant.
Toothpaste ,toothbrush.
Puzzle book /magazines.
Sweets and treats.
CHILDRENS ..PLEASE SPECIFY BOY / GIRL and AGE:
Hats ,scarves,gloves,pjs
Colouring books, pencils and markers ,puzzle books.
Toiletries..shower gel ,shampoo, wipes,  tooth brushes/toothpaste.
Sweets and maybe a small toy.
All will be distributed to Homeless Shelters where the need is greatest.
Tesco, Bailieborough will be a drop off point until the 30th of November.
Thank you in advance.

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.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to sister Mary, brother-in-law Michael, nieces, nephews and extended family, neighbours and friends on the death of John Blake, Maio, Moynalty, Co. Meath,/ Tierworker, Cavan who passed away peacefully, at Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan on Friday, November 8^th. John’s Funeral Mass took place in The Church of the Assumption, Moynalty, on Sunday, November 10^th , with burial afterwards in Moynalty Cemetery.

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.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for November, December and January : The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church– November 16^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), December 1^st (Sunday, 12.30pm), December 14^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), December 15^th (Sunday, 12.30pm) and Sunday, December 29^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), January 11^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), January 12^th (Sunday, 12.30pm) and January 26^th (Sunday, 12.30pm).  

Bailieborough Library: The Craft Group are still going strong with many great memories and hopefully more to come! Not just a craft group, but a place to come, have a cuppa, learn new talents, make new friends and feel very welcome. Everyone is welcome every Friday morning drop in from 10am to 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.

Care Champion’s: Are you affected by the cut backs in Home Help services?

Are you affected by cutbacks in the community?

We are uniting to give a voice to those who are most affected by these harsh decisions, and would love to hear from you.

The HSE embargo is having a detrimental effect on people in the community. We believe it is gone to far. We, as people in need of support and those who provide care for them, feel we need to stand united and give a voice to those who are suffering and in need of basic support.

We are a newly formed advocacy group and wish to hear from you so that together we can advocate for the needs of all who need care in the community.

Contact; Majella, 0894477018 or Mairead, 0872250101 for further information.

Walking Football Programme: Cavan Sports Partnership, as part of their active adult(50+) programme,  have organised a Walking Football programme in Shercock, starting on this Thursday, 14^th November from 8pm-9pm in Shercock Hall.The programmes will run for 5 weeks and is being delivered in conjunction with the FAI. Walking football is a slower version of football, that is fun, social and with plenty of exercise in an inclusive environment. Refreshments will be provided after each weeks session.

Limited places available and pre-registration essential. Cost is €10 per person for 5 weeks. To book your place please contact Dean McElroy, Cavan Sports Partnership on 086-7878060 or email: dmcelroy@cavancoco.ie

Bailieborough News. October 28^th  2019. Matthew J. Cullen.

Bailieborough Creative Hub: Bailieborough Creative Hub presents ‘A Haunting’–an

eerie, hair raising theatrical event, with ghostly tales and deathly poems in the Courthouse, Bailieborough on Thursday evening next, October 31^st at 7.00pm. Free admission.
Suitable for all who want a scare in their lives. Be early as there is limited seating available!

Halloween ‘Fright Night’ : A huge thank you to all the volunteers in Bailieborough who gave their time to make “Fright for your Lights” night happen. From the scarers to the tea makers, tent builders, car parkers and to the public thank you for your support in making these community events happen. It really lived up to it’s name and many, many people enjoyed this terrific evening.
Congratulations to The Lambe family who have won the family pass to Santa’s Grotto on November 30th!

Bailieborough Drama Group: Bailieborough Drama Group have been busy rehearsing their new one act play ” The Shape” by Tara Lovett for the last few months, in prepartion for the One Act Festival Circuit. Directed by Conor Sheridan, assistant director Liz O’Hanlon, cast Liam Daly, Fiona Clarke, Fergal Donnelly and Stage Manager, Mary Mc Donagh.  Local audiences can catch them in Ramor Theatre, Virginia on this Thursday, October 31st, where they will be joined on the night by Cornmill Theatre group with “The Aftermath” by Alice Lynch, directed by Ronan Ward. Tickets are available from the Ramor Theatre and we all wish them, the best of luck on the ‘Circuit’.

Bailieborough Tidy Towns: Bailieborough Tidy Town’s , Annual General Meeting will take place on Monday evening next, November 4^th at 8.00pm in the Bailie Hotel.
Everybody welcome. Come and represent your Business, Street, Road or Estate.
New volunteers are needed.

Bridge: Bridge takes place in the Hotel Bailie on every Tuesday evening and new members are always most welcome.

Bailieborough School of Music: Lotto results for 19-10-2019.  Numbers Drawn; 4, 10, 19, 20.  No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Yvonne and Paul Rooney; Jenna Reilly; Rena Coleman; Evie Gaffney. Next week’s Jackpot €6,500.

Bailieborough Social Day Centre: Halloween Party in the Community Centre on Wednesday, October 30^th from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. New people always very welcome to join the group.

Bailieborough Mens/ Hen’s Shed: The Hen’s Shed currently meets each Wednesday evening in the Bexcourt Centre from 7:15 till 9pm, and each Thursday morning in the Library from 10 till 12 noon. The group is open to women over the age of 18 living in or around Bailieborough.  Contact: Maria at: bailieboroughhensshed@gmail.com or find us on Facebook for further information.

The Men’s Shed currently meets every Tuesday morning form 10am till 12 noon in the Bexcourt Centre. The group is open to men over the age of 18 living in or around Bailieborough, contact Matthew at bailieboroughmensshed@gmail.com or find us on Facebook for further information.

Bailieborough Women’s Group: Meeting on Thursday, October 31^st in the Community Centre from 2.00pm to 4.00pm, with bowling session for visit to REHAB—please everyone attend and new members welcome.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to daughters, Suzanne, Paula and Aisleen ;  partner Ann, brothers Pat and Dick, sisters Rosemary, Kitty and Ann, extended family, relatives and many friends on the death of Brendan Gallagher (late of Donnybrook, Dublin 4, formerly Bailieborough, Co. Cavan and Retired An Garda Síochána), who passed away suddenly on Monday, October 14^th, 2019.  Brendan was pre-deceased by his wife Bridie. Brendan’s Requiem Mass took place in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook on Friday, October 18^th  followed by burial in Mount Venus Cemetery.

Bowls: Bailieborough Community Bowls continue in the Community Centre on Wednesday evenings at 8.00pm. New members—both male and female are most welcome.

‘Trick or Treat’ for Temple Street: What a brilliant time in Tesco Bailieborough on Friday and Saturday last.
A huge ‘Thank You’ for all your support!! The fancy dress in store was great craic and a massive ‘Thank You’ to all who baked for our Cake Sale ..we couldn’t have a cake sale without you ..as always the support in our store is amazing,  we are truly blessed to live in such a brilliant, generous community!

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd’s Annual Variety Concert will be held on Friday, 15^th and Saturday, 16^th November. We are looking for local talent to take part…..if interested, please contact Edel on 086 1004030.

Irish Red Cross: Bailieborough Branch:  The Bailieborough Branch of the Irish Red Cross are organising a ‘First Aid Course’ in the Resource House, commencing on Monday evening next, November 4^th. The course will be of six weeks duration and will take place every Monday night from 7.30pm to 10.00pm. For further information, please contact Julie at 086 8968 928. 

Vincent’s Shop, Bailieborough: We are urgently seeking donations of Gents and Ladies clothing, especially Winter Coats, also paper and plastic bags that we can use in Vincent’s Shop. Thank You for all your kind donations of clothes, toys, bric-a-brac and for generously buying from the shop. All money raised is used for local deserving causes.

Computers for Farmers: Help is at hand for farmers, who need training in Basic Computers, On-line Herd Registration Form Filling, Internet and email, Farm Record Keeping, Health and Safety etc. Classes are free and are commencing on Monday evenings in Bailieborough Business Centre at 7pm. To book a place contact Noelette Dolan on 087 9293531 or Elizabeth on 087 6190040.

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.

Christmas Fairs: Bailieborough Creative Hub are organising Christmas Fairs for 7 weeks from Sunday next, November 3^rd :

Bailieborough Creative Hub presents Christmas Fairs 2019 in Bailieborough Courthouse.
There will be 7 fairs on the following dates: Sunday, 3rd November – 12pm to 5pm.
Sunday, 10th November – 12pm to 5pm.
Sunday, 17th November – 12pm to 5pm.
Sunday, 24th November – 12pm to 5pm.
Saturday, 30th November – 2pm to 8pm (Santa arriving in town and Christmas Lights switch on).
Sunday, 7th December – 12pm to 5pm.
Sunday, 14th December – 12pm to 5pm.

Contemporary and handcrafted gifts, arts, crafts, cards, artisan bakes and more. To book a table or for enquires, please email us at bailieboroughcreativehub@gmail.com

Irish Dancing Classes: Irish Dancing Classes take place every Thursday evening from 6.00 to 8.00pm, in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. For further details, please contact: Tracy at 085 771 2282.

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.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for November and December 2019: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–   November 3^rd (Sunday, 12.30pm), November 16^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), December 1^st (Sunday, 12.30pm), December 14^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), December 15^th (Sunday, 12.30pm) and Sunday, December 29^th (Sunday, 12.30pm).   

Bailieborough Library: The Craft Group are still going strong with many great memories and hopefully more to come! Not just a craft group, but a place to come, have a cuppa, learn new talents, make new friends and feel very welcome. Everyone is welcome every Friday morning drop in from 10am to 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 28^th,October 2019:

Under 15/17;

Final round of U17 next week.

Under 11/13;

Both teams did very well in their respective finals in Breffni Park recently. The Under 11s can count themselves very unlucky in what was a keenly fought and tight contest. A full 15 a side game for them which was impressive in itself.

The Under 13s had it a bit harder on the night but again can be pleased with both their workrate and never say die spirit in what was again another good contest. Bright futures for both these sides in the years ahead.

The Under 11 squad at the recent final with Pat, Una and Mary management.

The Under 13 squad at the recent final.

Under 7/9;

After what seems like a lifetime indoor hurling finally returned this past week. We’ll keep chipping away now until Christmas. Lots of new players arriving which is again very positive. The production line must keep running!! New players especially welcome. We have seperated the Under 7s and 9s from each other so they now have their own individual session.

Fridays Under 7 squad.

Fridays Under 9 indoor hurlers.

The week ahead;

Friday;Under 7 6-7pm. Under 9 7-8pm both in the Bailieborough Community School Sports Hall. €3 each and bring your bottle of water.

Club contacts;

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

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

Bailieborough News. October 14^th  2019. Matthew J. Cullen.

Mr. Tommy McEntee: Tommy McEntee, 83, from Lisnalea, Bailieborough, passed away suddenly but peacefully on Monday, the 30^th of September 2019 in Cavan General Hospital.

Tommy was a devoted husband of fifty four years to Veronica, and the most wonderful father to Bernard, PJ, Gloria, Terry and Jason. He adored his eleven grand-children and eight great grand-children. Tommy had a close relationship with his younger brother Philip, who lives in Kerry. He is also survived by sisters Lena, Susan, Kay, and brothers, Eugene, Gerard and Christy,  daughters in-law, Shirley and Caroline, son in-law, Stephen, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Tommy will be sadly missed by all.

In recent years Tommy suffered with heart problems, resulting in frequent admissions to hospital. He had tremendous respect for the staff in Cavan General, and appreciated their hard work; so much so, that he rewarded them with a daily dose of his jokes and trickery. No matter how unwell he felt, his mission was to make people smile and laugh.

Tommy began his life in Nolagh, Shercock where he was born and reared with his seven brothers and four sisters by their parents Anne and Terence. He attended Corlatty Carroll National School, going straight from there into his first place of employment in Killanny, working as a farmhand. He went from there to a farm in Armagh, and then back to his home town to work for a local farmer named Lexi Hall. In his early thirties he found employment with Cavan County Council as the Water Caretaker in Bailieborough, where he remained for twenty five years until his early retirement.

Tommy and Veronica lived in Drumbannon when their family were young. In those days Tommy’s interests revolved around his children. The simple things like forest walks, days out fishing, picnics on Lough An Leagh Mountain, beach holidays, and even, star gazing on a summer’s night. These were the things that made him a happy man.

Tommy discovered he had green fingers when he and Veronica moved to Lisnalea after his retirement. They spent most of their free time working to maintain their beautiful gardens, where they enjoyed many happy days sitting in the sunshine surrounded by their colourful blooms.

Tommy loved his life and was happiest when surrounded by his family. He had enough love to share between each and every one of them. He will stay in their hearts forever.

Tommy’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church on Wednesday, October 2^nd –at which Fr. Ultan McGoohan P.P. officiated—and following which, his remains were laid to rest in St. Anne’s Cemetery.

Photography Exhibition: ‘What Peace looks like to me’ !! All welcome to the launch of a photography exhibition at Bailieborough Courthouse on Sunday next, 20^th October at 3.00pm. Guest Speaker, Sean Hillen will deliver a presentation of his work from ‘Melancholy Memories’ and launch the display. Another initiative of the PEACE IV SEUPB programme “Building Positive Relations”. A group of photographers from Bailieborough have collaborated with a group from Dungannon and over a period of time, got a real feel for how they had all been affected by the Troubles. We hope you will come along on the day and over the 6 weeks the exhibition will be on display. Any enquiries to 042-969-4716.

The Cavan 365 community based Garda Youth Diversion project launched recently in Bailieborough

The service is a multi- agency youth crime prevention initiative, that primarily seeks to divert young people who have been involved in anti-social and/or criminal behaviour, by providing suitable activities to facilitate personal development.

We met with and listened to three fine young men, Luke, Josh and Jordon who gave their stories on how the project helped them in Cavan.

The Cavan 365 project will be based in Bailieborough with satellite services planned for Mullagh, Kingscourt, Cootehill and Ballyjamesduff.

The new service is funded through the Youth Justice Service in conjunction with An Garda Síochána and is managed by Foróige.

Well done to all involved in getting this service to Bailieborough and best wishes to the team : Alma, Aishling, Catherina and Sharon under the leadership of Foróige area manager Colin McAree.

October—Month of The Rosary: The Rosary will be said at the Grotto on the Virginia Road for the month of October at 7.30pm, every evening except Saturdays. All are very welcome to come along and pray for their many intentions.

Bailieborough Development Association: Bailieborough Development Association hosted a spectacular weekend of celebration of song. The Hard Times Chorus and Omagh Youth Peace Choir performed at 3 wonderful events : Saturday in St Annes, and Sunday at the Omagh Presbyterian Harvest Festival and at Omagh Library. Thank you to all who attended, we hope to continue our work with these 2 choirs into the future. Special thanks to Daryl Simpson, Musical Director Omagh Youth Peace Choir, Claire O Reilly, Musical Director Hard Times Chorus, Sean O Reilly, Hard Times Chorus Co-ordinator, Jane Crudden and her Team from PEACE IV and Special EU Programmes Body for funding both the renovation of Bailieborough Courthouse and the Programme of Activity. Thank you to all of the choir members who attended practice in the lead up to the event and for your outstanding performance’s over the weekend.

Bridge Results: Tuesday, 1^stOctober:First: Rosaleen Keegan and Pauline McEvoy,
Second: Kathleen McArdle and Helen Clarke. Best Gross: John McGahan and Tom Moran.
Tuesday, 8^th October: First: Pattie Clarke and Joan O’Reilly, Second: Elizabeth Murphy and Rose Brennan. Best Gross: Gemma McCabe and Tom Moran .

Bridge takes place in the Hotel Bailie on every Tuesday evening and new members are always most welcome.

Bailieborough Mens/ Hen’s Shed: The Hen’s Shed currently meets each Wednesday evening in the Bexcourt Centre from 7:15 till 9pm, and each Thursday morning in the Library from 10 till 12 noon. The group is open to women over the age of 18 living in or around Bailieborough.  Contact: Maria at: bailieboroughhensshed@gmail.com or find us on Facebook for further information.

The Men’s Shed currently meets every Tuesday morning form 10am till 12 noon in the Bexcourt Centre. The group is open to men over the age of 18 living in or around Bailieborough, contact Matthew at bailieboroughmensshed@gmail.com or find us on Facebook for further information.

St. Anne’s National School ‘Fun Run’: St. Anne’s N.S. are organising a ‘Fun Run’ on Sunday next, October 20^th starting at St. Anne’s National School. Registration will take place from 11.00am on the day.  Entry fee is €5 or a donation to take part. Individuals and families are invited to walk or run the 1K, 3K, 5K or 10K routes. Prizes and refreshments also on the day. This event promises to be a colourful occasion, to which the whole school is looking forward to. We would love you to join us for this fun event.

Christianity Explored Course: A ‘Christianity Explored’ course will take place from

8-9pm at The Courthouse in Bailieborough, beginning on Wednesday 23^rd  of October.  This is a 6-week course designed to give you time and space to think about the big questions of life and to explore the life Jesus.  Open to everyone and anyone who is interested, all you need to do is show up!  For more information, please contact Rev. Ian Horner on 087 6223609.

‘Colourful Cavan and Beyond,’ by Artist Jim McParlin. An Art exhibition comprising of paintings depicting scenes from around the county and locations further afield. The exhibition will be on view in the Library until Friday next, October 18th. All are welcome during Library opening hours.

C.P.R. ‘Hands for Life Course’ : How would you like to complete a CPR Hands for Life Course in late November?

Well now is your chance to get this potentially lifesaving training FREE. Yes you read that correct FREE!!

Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA in conjunction with Irish Heart Foundation are offering this CPR Training to the whole community.
The course takes just one hour – 60 minutes to learn to save a life!
The instructor will provide all the material and will run 3 CPR courses with 30 people per course..

If we have enough interest then this course will go ahead in late November with the date and venue to be confirmed.

If you are interested then please contact the event organiser and our club Secretary Mark Gilsenan on secretary.bailieborough.cavan@gaa.ie or text him on 087 4158919 with your name and number of seats required on the course. Please note–The course is open to over 18 years old ONLY!

St. Felim’s National School: Blessing of new Playground and Memory Garden: Anyone who kindly donated to the ‘Sponsor A Tree’ fundraiser is most welcome to attend the Prayer Service and unveiling of the plaque at St. Felim’s N.S. On Thurday, 17^th October at 2.00pm.

Bailieborough Women’s Group: The next meeting of the Bailieborough Women’s Group will take place on Friday afternoon next, October 18^th from 2.00pm to 4.00pm, in the Community Centre. There will be a session on First Aid and the use of a defibrillator. New members welcome.

Draft Childminding Action Plan: Focus Group Consultation with Childminders will take place on this Thursday evening,17^th  October at 7.30 pm in the Cavan Co Childcare Office, Unit 5 Enterprise Centre, Killygarry, Dublin Road, Cavan. Telephone 049 4365856 for further information.Please come – All Welcome.

Craft Fair: A ‘Craft Fair’ will take place at the Bailie Hotel on Sunday next,  20^th  October from 12-5pm. (All tables fully booked). Lots of different Craft Stalls, from Cupcakes to Jewellery and from Candles to Toys! Come and join us here at the Bailie Hotel, you never know what you may see! All welcome.

Bailieborough School of Music: Lotto results for 12-10-2019.  Numbers Drawn; 17, 19, 20, 24.  No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Marie Logan; Denise Carroll; Conor Sheridan; Grace McGivney. Next week’s Jackpot €6,400.

Bowls: Bailieborough Community Bowls continue in the Community Centre on Wednesday evenings at 8.00pm. New members—both male and female are most welcome.

 Social Day Centre: The next get-together of the Bailieborough Social Day Centre will take place in the Community Centre, on Wednesday, October 16^th from 2.30pm to 4.30pm, for more entertainment, chat and refreshments. New people are always very welcome to join.

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd’s Annual Variety Concert will be held on Friday, 15^th and Saturday, 16^th November. We are looking for local talent to take part…..if interested, please contact Edel on 086 1004030.

Computers for Farmers: Help is at hand for farmers, who need training in Basic Computers, On-line Herd Registration Form Filling, Internet and email, Farm Record Keeping, Health and Safety etc. Classes are free and are commencing on Monday evenings in Bailieborough Business Centre at 7pm. To book a place contact Noelette Dolan on 087 9293531 or Elizabeth on 087 6190040.

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.

Irish Dancing Classes: Irish Dancing Classes take place every Thursday evening from 6.00 to 8.00pm, in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. For further details, please contact: Tracy at 085 771 2282.

Halloween ‘Fright Night’ is back!!: Bailieborough Mid-Summer Festival and Town Events are happy to announce that, the ‘Halloween Fright Night’ is back on this year. Following the terrific success of last year’s event, this year’s one takes place on Friday, October 25^th at the Chapel Carpark, at the Town Lake. Registration is from 6.00pm and the night promises to be one filled with Scary Walks, Music, Tea, Coffee and Treats. For more information, please contact Tony at 086 3993 430.

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 Creative Hub: Bailieborough Creative Hub presents ‘A Haunting’–an

eerie, hair raising theatrical event, with ghostly tales and deathly poems in the Courthouse, Bailieborough on Thursday, October 31^st at 7.00pm. Free admission.
Suitable for all who want a scare in their lives.

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.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for October, November and December 2019: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–  October 19^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), November 3^rd (Sunday, 12.30pm), November 16^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), December 1^st (Sunday, 12.30pm), December 14^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), December 15^th (Sunday, 12.30pm) and Sunday, December 29^th (Sunday, 12.30pm).  

Bailieborough Library: The Craft Group are still going strong with many great memories and hopefully more to come! Not just a craft group, but a place to come, have a cuppa, learn new talents, make new friends and feel very welcome. Everyone is welcome every Friday morning drop in from 10am to 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.

Tullyvin Musical Society: Tickets are now on sale for Tullyvin Musical Society’s upcoming show ‘All Shook Up’ which runs fromWednesday16th -Saturday19th October in Tullyvin Community Centre at 8pm nightly. Tickets €18 can be purchased on Eventbrite.ie or from any cast member. Thank you in advance for your ongoing support.

Looking forward to seeing you all at THE 16TH GALLANT 5KM/10KM CHALLENGE: In aid of St Christopher’s Hospice Cavan takes place on Saturday 26^th October 2019.  This event will start and finish at MacSeains Bar, Cornafean and will be marked out and stewarded along the route to guide you along the way to whichever distance you decide to participate in. Main sponsors of this years event are Hyland Hardware, Ballyhaise, KORE Insulation, Kilnaleck and Dobson’s Hardware, Arvagh. Special thanks to them for their kind support.

Over the previous 15 years the Challenge has been an outstanding success raising €413,000 for this wonderful cause. There will be loads of surprises and craic on the day and it will be a fantastic day for the family. Entry fee on the day to participate in the Challenge is voluntary. Registration for the Challenge takes place from 12 noon and the Challenge kicks off at 1pm sharp. Anyone wishing to donate to this very worthy cause can do so by leaving donations in the Village Foodstore ,Crossdoney. All donations are greatly accepted.
Sponsorship cards or information on the Challenge are available from St Christopher’s Hospice 049-4332999, Ciaran Weir 086-0753309, William Hughes on 086-3584700 and Village Foodstore in Crossdoney. Please COME ALONG and support this worthy cause!!

Bailieborough News. October 3rd 2019  2019. Matthew J. Cullen.

Bailieborough Poetry Festival 2019: The 7th Bailieborough Poetry Festival will take place this weekend from Thursday, 3^rd  to Saturday, 5^th  October. Building on previous years’ events there will be a refreshing group of poets, artists, readers and musicians. The following is the programme of events for the Festival:  

Thursday 3rd October: Venue; Bailieborough Library Arts Space at 7.30 pm: Launch of Festival surrounded by the art work of Jim McPartlin in the Exhibition space. Reading by LitLab members.

Friday 4th October. Venue; Murtagh’s Lounge, Main St.

7.30 pm: Moya Cannon launches LitLab Anthology accompanied by Editor and Cavan Writer in Residence, Anthony J Quinn.

8.30 pm; Moya Cannon, poetry reading.

9.30 pm: Open mic.

Saturday 5th October.

10am: Venue; Bailieborough Courthouse, Meeting Space.

Pat Boran, Workshop entitled ‘Editing, revising, and finding the poem inside the poem.’

10am: Venue; Bailieborough Library Arts Space.

Moya Cannon Workshop. Aimed at the writer in progress entitled ‘Keeping Going’ (workshops to be booked on www.bailieboroughpoetry.com) Numbers limited.

2.30pm: Venue; Bailieborough Library Arts Space.

Baileborough Poetry Prize Giving and Reading of prizewinning poems by Cavan Writer-in- residence, Anthony J. Quinn.

4pm: Writing masterclass for all aspiring writers by Anthony J. Quinn.

7.30pm: Venue; Murtagh’s Lounge, Main St.

Kate Ennals, poetry reading.

8.30pm: Pat Boran, Reading.

9.30 pm: Open Mic hosted by Ann Hanley.

10pm: Music by singer/songwriter, Danny Forde.

Bailieborough Poetry Festival……………..WHERE WORDS MATTER.

Harvest Mission :The Bailieborough Group of Church of Ireland Parishes will be taking part in a diocese wide harvest mission called ‘Gathered In’.  All of the mission events are open to everyone and anyone who wants to come along.

Wednesday 2nd October 8pm in the Bailie Hotel, Johnny Cash ‘Walking the Line’ – David Kelly sings the songs of Johnny Cash and relays the ups ad downs of Johnny’s spiritual life story.

East Cavan Swim Club: East Cavan Swim Club. – Our Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday next, 4th October at 8pm in the Bailie Hotel. All welcome.

October—Month of The Rosary: The Rosary will be said at the Grotto on the Virginia Road for the month of October at 7.30pm, every evening except Saturdays. All are very welcome to come along and pray for their many intentions.

‘Colourful Cavan and Beyond,’ by Artist Jim McParlin. An Art exhibition comprising of paintings depicting scenes from around the county and locations further afield. The exhibition will be on view in the Library until Friday, October 18th. All are welcome during Library opening hours.

Bailieborough Heritage Society: Bailieborough Heritage Society are launching a book entitled’ Industrious Bailieborough on Friday, October 4^th at 8.00pm in the newly renovated Courthouse. The book will be launched by local Actor and Playwright, Padraic McIntyre. Refreshments served and all are welcome to attend.

Trad Musicians Wanted: Calling all amateur traditional musicians. Bailieborough Development Association would like to encourage amateur musicians to come together to share their musical skills and have the craic. This is a social programme, designed to get people out of isolation and to socialise and share skills. Call 042-969-4716 for further information.

Bailieborough Women’s Group: Bailieborough Women’s Group will meet in the Community Centre on Friday afternoon next, October 4^th from 2pm to 4pm. New members most welcome.

Bailieborough School of Music: Lotto results for 28-09-2019.  Numbers Drawn; 03, 19, 28, 29.  No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Yvonne and Paul Rooney; Patsy Clarke; Martin and Patricia McGuirk; Enda Sheridan(Jnr). Next week’s Jackpot €6,200.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to son Thomas, daughters Miriam and Heather, sister Betty, grandchildren Rebecca, Erika and Ava, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends, on the death of Gilbert Gibson, Rockview, Lisball, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, September 23^rd. Gilbert was predeceased by his wife Harriett. Gilbert’s Funeral Service took place in Corglass Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, September 25^th  with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Bowls: Bailieborough Community Bowls continue in the Community Centre on Wednesday evenings at 8.00pm. New members—both male and female are most welcome.

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd’s Annual Variety Concert will be held on Friday, 15^th and Saturday, 16^th November. We are looking for local talent to take part…..if interested, please contact Edel on 086 1004030.

Computers for Farmers: Help is at hand for farmers, who need training in Basic Computers, On-line Herd Registration Form Filling, Internet and email, Farm Record Keeping, Health and Safety etc. Classes are free and are commencing on Monday evenings in Bailieborough Business Centre at 7pm. To book a place contact Noelette Dolan on 087 9293531 or Elizabeth on 087 6190040.

Bailieborough Branch and Unit of the Irish Red Cross: Would like to thank all who contributed so generously to their Church Gate collection last weekend. They rely solely on donations, fundraising and duties to help keep the Branch and Unit operating. Thanks to you all.

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.

Vincent’s Shop: It is getting to that time of the year again, the dreaded ‘C’ word and we would like to ask if any of our regular or new donators can search through their attics, garages, etc… and donate any unwanted Halloween outfits, decorations, bric-a-brac, etc… and also Christmas jumpers, outfits, decorations, boxed toys (preferably new), along with Christmas Bric-a-Brac, so that we can recycle them this year for Christmas instead of them finding a home in landfill!! We also accept all forms of clothing but are especially looking for men and youth clothing from 16 to 24 years of age. Thank you for your continued support of our shop.

Deepest Sympathy:  Deepest Sympathy is extended to sisters, Patricia Mitchell and Mary Maye (Croghan) and nephews, Michael and Patrick, niece Pauline, niece-in-law Anne, grandnieces Evelyn and Ursula, cousins, relatives and friends on the death of James (JP) Mitchell, Drumderrig Nursing Home, Boyle, Co. Roscommon and formerly Church Lane, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully, in his 77th year, at Drumderrig Nursing Home, Boyle, on Tuesday, September 24^th.  James was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Agnes. Jame’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Church, Bailieborough on Friday morning, September 27^th with burial afterwards in St. Annes Cemetery.

Irish Dancing Classes: Irish Dancing Classes take place every Thursday evening from 6.00 to 8.00pm, in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. For further details, please contact: Tracy at 085 771 2282.

Halloween ‘Fright Night’ is back!!: Bailieborough Mid-Summer Festival and Town Events are happy to announce that, the ‘Halloween Fright Night’ is back on this year. Following the terrific success of last year’s event, this year’s one takes place on Friday, October 25^th at the Chapel Carpark, at the Town Lake. Registration is from 6.00pm and the night promises to be one filled with Scary Walks, Music, Tea, Coffee and Treats. For more information, please contact Tony at 086 3993 430.

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.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for October and November 2019: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–  October 6^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), October 19^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), November 3^rd (Sunday, 12.30pm) and November 16^th (Saturday, 1.30pm).  

Bailieborough Library: The Craft Group are still going strong with many great memories and hopefully more to come! Not just a craft group, but a place to come, have a cuppa, learn new talents, make new friends and feel very welcome. Everyone is welcome every Friday morning drop in from 10am to 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.

Tullyvin Musical Society: Tickets are now on sale for Tullyvin Musical Society’s upcoming show ‘All Shook Up’ which runs fromWednesday16th -Saturday19th October in Tullyvin Community Centre at 8pm nightly. Tickets €18 can be purchased on Eventbrite.ie or from any cast member. Thank you in advance for your ongoing support.

Autumn Craft and Gift Fair: Autumn Craft and Gift fair, in the Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell,on Sunday 6th October, from 12-5pm, free admission. See downlandcrafts.ie for more information or ring

049 436 4877.

Bailieborough News. September 19^th 2019. Matthew J. Cullen.

Culture Night, Friday, September 20^th: ‘Colourful Cavan and Beyond,’ by Artist Jim McParlin. An Art exhibition comprising of paintings depicting scenes from around the county and locations further afield. Venue: Bailieborough Library, Market Square, Bailieborough, Co Cavan. Time: 4pm to 5:15pm. All welcome.

Best Wishes: Best Wishes are extended to Lorraine Harris and staff on the opening of the new Post Office, in SuperValu, Bailieborough. Catherine O’Reilly—former postmistress—performed the cutting of the ribbon at the new office on Monday morning and local ‘legend’, Vincent Gunn was the first customer up to the counter!!

Please note that the old letter box at the old Post Office on Main Street is still in existence and being used until further notice. 

‘The Open Door Sessions—Culture Night, Friday, September 20th: A gathering together to celebrate music, poetry, comedy and art.
A celebration of music, poetry, comedy and art, commencing at 9.00pm, in ‘Downstairs @ Nixy’s’, The Square Bar, Bailieborough.  Guests on the night: Faraway Martin (music), Joe Byrne (poet), Hidden Stills (music), Ross Mc Carthy (comedian), Miriam Fitzgerald Juskova (visual artist) and local woman, Fidel Hogan Walsh (poet). Free admission and all are most welcome to attend. .

Moybologue Historical Society: After the success of ‘Moybologue and the parishes of East Cavan; 1400 – 1800’ in October 2018, Moybologue Historical Society – Cumann Seanchais Mhaigh Bolg is delighted to welcome Monsignor Liam Kelly back to Tierworker for ‘Culture Night‘ 2019 with a talk on ‘Culture Night: The Battle Of Coolnahinch and other troubles in the 1790s,’ in St. Mary’s Hall, Tierworker on Friday 20th September at 8:30pm.

Monsignor Kelly is a native of County Leitrim and is current Diocesan Administrator of the Diocese of Kilmore. He was appointed Vicar General of the Diocese of Kilmore in 2015. He is a noted historian and has written several books, his most recent one being The Diocese of Kilmore c,1100-1800 which was published in 2017. Join us on the night to hear his insights into the troubled and tragic events at nearby Coolnahinch in November 1793.

As with all our talks and events, admission is free of charge, refreshments will be served and all are welcome.

First Holy Communion: Congratulations to Mervyn Lloyd (Junior), from the Model School who received his First Holy Communion in St. Anne’s Church on Sunday morning last. Thank you to Mervyn’s parents for their co-operation and to the area Pastoral assistant, Andrea Connelly for all her help and guidance.

Bailieborough Development Association are proud to announce that Phase 1 and 2 of Bailieborough Courthouse regeneration project is complete. We are inviting interested parties who would like to use the space to give us a call for a viewing. The spaces comprise, individual pay per day Hot Desk, Meeting Space, Training Space, Rehearsal and Performance space, Studio space. We have made the space as versatile as possible to suit all different types of use. Please call Lee on 042-969-4716 or 086-794-9739 or email lee@bailieborough.com

Bailieborough Social Day Centre: The Bailieborough Social Day Centre will be starting back on Wednesday, September 25^th from 2.30pm to 4.30pm, in the Community Centre, Chapel Road, for the usual entertainment. New members are always most welcome.

Trad Musicians Wanted: Calling all amateur traditional musicians. Bailieborough Development Association would like to encourage amateur musicians to come together to share their musical skills and have the craic. This is a social programme, designed to get people out of isolation and to socialise and share skills. Call 042-969-4716 for further information.

Legion of Mary: The Legion of Mary are organising a bus to Knock Shrine on Sunday next, September 22^nd. Anyone wishing to go, please contact any Legion member. Everyone welcome.

Vincent’s Shop: Some of our current volunteers said that they first volunteered with us to meet new people, make a difference in their local community and felt that it was a good way to spend their free time. We at Vincents, on Main St., Bailieborough are currently looking to add to our current set-up of volunteers, mainly to cover Saturday mornings from 10.00am to 1pm, every Saturday. Should you wish to join us for this role, please call into the Shop to speak to Stephen McGuire, the Shop Manager or call him on 085 1894 922.

Bowls: Bailieborough Community Bowls continue in the Community Centre on Wednesday evenings at 8.00pm, for the new Bowls season. New members—both male and female are most welcome.

Computers for Farmers: Help is at hand for farmers, who need training in Basic Computers, On-line Herd Registration Form Filling, Internet and email, Farm Record Keeping, Health and Safety etc. Classes are free and are commencing on Monday evenings this September in Bailieborough Business Centre at 7pm. To book a place contact Noelette Dolan on 087 9293531 or Elizabeth on 087 6190040.

Bailieborough Hen’s Shed: Bailieborough Hen’s Shed is a sparkly new initiative, which aims to give the women of Bailieborough, a space where they can take time for themselves, enjoy company and a chat over a cup of tea, engage in courses and community projects and most importantly, make friends and create a support network, so that we ladies can be there for each other when needed.

A small group of ladies are currently negotiating the process of setting up this group and we would welcome the input of any women who would be interested in being members of the group.

We want your suggestions and support in developing a programme of activities and get-togethers for the initial period from September 2019 up to Christmas 2019. By then we should have an established group to carry us forward into 2020 and beyond!

The Beckscourt Centre has kindly agreed to provide space for us as we take our first steps and a big ‘Thank You’ goes to Padraig McBreen and Breffni Integrated for their support so far. Now it is up to we ladies to do it for ourselves!

Are you interested, either in being part of the initial planning group or just becoming a member, if so please make contact with Maria at bailieboroughhensshed@gmail.com or find us on Facebook and send a request to join our private group.

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.

Irish Dancing Classes: Irish Dancing Classes take place every Thursday evening from 6.00 to 8.00pm, in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. For further details, please contact: Tracy at 085 771 2282.

Multiple Sclerosis—Cavan Branch: The Cavan Branch of Multiple Sclerosis would like to thank everyone who donated to their recent Church Gate collections in Bailieborough and Killann. Your donations are very much appreciated.

Spanish Lessons with Lydia: Spanish Lessons with Lydia in Bailieborough will take place in the B.D.A. Centre, Shercock Road, (beside the playground) on Tuesday and Wednesday, ¾ September. Group lessons for school children (all ages), adult lessons, beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. For more information, call or message Lydia on 087 741 4735.

Bailieborough School of Music: Lotto results for 14-09-2019.  Numbers Drawn; 7, 13, 25, 28.  No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Gerry and Lisa Clarke; Annie Corcoran; Elaine Collins; Lindsey Gaynor. Next week’s Jackpot €6,000.

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.

Harvest Mission :Between Sunday, 29^th September and Wednesday, 2^nd October, The Bailieborough Group of Church of Ireland Parishes will be taking part in a diocese wide harvest mission called ‘Gathered In’.  All of the mission events are open to everyone and anyone who wants to come along. Here are some notable times and events:

Sunday 29th September at 3pm outside Knockbride Church, Community Tractor Service – polish up the Tractor and bring it out to pray for the harvest. 

Tuesday 1st October at 11am Coffee morning in the Rectory, 7:30pm Wholeness and Healing Service in Bailieborough Church.

Wednesday 2nd October 8pm in the Bailie Hotel, Johnny Cash ‘Walking the Line’ – David Kelly sings the songs of Johnny Cash and relays the ups ad downs of Johnny’s spiritual life story.

For more details contact Rev Ian Horner.  

School Reunion: On Saturday 28^th September, the Bailieborough Community School ‘Class of 89’ are having a school reunion in Nixys, The Square Bar, at 9.30 pm. Please contact Caroline at 042 9666355 for further information.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for September and October 2019: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–  September 21^st (Saturday, 1.30pm), October 6^th (Sunday, 12.30pm) and October 19^th (Saturday, 1.30pm).  

Bailieborough Library: The Craft Group are still going strong with many great memories and hopefully more to come! Not just a craft group, but a place to come, have a cuppa, learn new talents, make new friends and feel very welcome. Everyone is welcome every Friday morning drop in from 10am to 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.

‘Cowfest’: ‘Cowfest’ is an event being held to commerate the 5^th anniversary of the rescue of fugitive cow, ‘Rambling Rose’ and her calf ‘Sunday’, by Meath River Rescue from an island on Breakey Lake. On Friday next, September 20^th at 10pm, there will be live music in the Jolly Old Cross, Cormeen by Reilly and the Moonrakers, with a  Jiving competition from 10pm to 11pm. There will be practise time from 9pm. No cover charge.

On Saturday, September 21^st there will be a Rural Walk from Cormenn Sports Complex at 1.00pm. Refreshments afterwards. 10 entry fee per adult. At 2.00pm, there will be a Community Day at Cormeen Sports Complex with live music, art exhibition, talks, arts and crafts and games for the kids, and boat trips on Breakey Lake by Meath River Rescue. At 8.00pm, there will be drama at Cormeen Sports Complex, with the staging of ‘An Ogeous Brose’ by John McManus featuring Seamus O’Rourke and Charlie McGuiness. Tickets are priced at €12 and are available from Cormeen Sports Complex or call 086 773 2649. Doors open at 7.15pm followed by live music in the Jolly Old Cross–’till the cows come home’! Raffle on the night with a 12 month old calf or €500 as top prize.

The events are in aid of Meath River Rescue in recognition of the important and difficult work that they do. All welcome.