Knockbride Church of Ireland Harvest Service:

The Harvest Service in Knockbride Parish Church takes place this Sunday 24^th September at 8pm.  The speaker will be Revd. Simon Scott and the service will be followed by refreshments in the hall.  All are invited and all are welcome – come and join us!

 

Moybologue Historical Society: Old Photograph Request: The society would be very grateful to hear from anyone who has old photographs at or inside Moybologue old graveyard, or at the Moat, particularly before the last restoration works in 1988-89. Please contact the society atmoybologuehs@gmail.com, or via Facebook.

 

Library Renovations: Due to minor renovations, the Library will remain closed on Friday, September 29^th and Saturday September 30^th. We will re-open on Tuesday October 3^rd at 10am!

 

Bailieborough ‘Stop Waste Food’ Challenge:

Stop Food Waste are challenging Irish households to reduce their food waste. Taking this challenge will start you on the road to less food waste and could save you as much as €60 each month. Interested? Bailieborough Stop Food Waste Challenge will take place at the Library on Thursdays, September 21^st and 28th. This is a FREE event and all members of the community are welcome to attend. Register your interest by emailing info@cavancoco.ie

 

FRUIT BAGS FOR OXFAM is a locally organised event that will take place on Thursday, September 28^th outside Tesco in Bailieboro.

Small bags of locally picked Damson fruit will be sold. We would like to raise awareness and funds for the Developing World Charity, Oxfam.

More info  https://www.oxfamireland.org/bailieboro-fruit-bags-oxfam

 

“Spanish Coffee Morning in Bailieborough”: Learn Spanish in a friendly environment with a Native Spanish Teacher, while enjoying a nice cup of tea or coffee. Lesson are every Tuesday from 10 to 11am, Beginners. Price: 5 lessons €50. To enrol please contact Lydia on 0877414735. One to one lessons and grinds also available.

 

Bailieborough Library: Reading Group:

Why not join Bailieborough Library Reading Group? We are starting back on Thursday, September 28th at 6pm. Everyone is welcome to our informal group and there is no charge. Book to read for October is Sebastian Barry’s ‘Days Without End’, copies of which will be available on the night! Refreshments will be on offer! Why not give it a try!

 

“Spanish for Children”:

Classes will be arranged accordingly with their age group. Children from juniors to 6th class. Children will learn Spanish in a very friendly and dynamic manner. Starting soon!!! Names taken now. Feel free to contact Lydia on 0877414735.

 

Bailieborough Men’s Shed:

Located at the Beckscourt Centre, the Men’s Shed is an excellent outlet for men to get together, enjoy their time, have a chat and learn new skills. All are welcome. Anyone interested or needing further details, please call into the Centre or call: 042 9694825.

 

Classes at the B.D.A. Centre: Computers for Beginners – Tuesday Evenings, 5 weeks for 2 Hours, Print Bank Statements, Book Holidays, Set up Email, On Line Motor Tax and much more.

 Computers for Improvers – Getting your photos from your phone to print, send attachments with email, an introduction to word, excel, social media and much more.

Graphic Design – Create and print posters and advertisements for your small business or club.

Web Design – Create and manage Web sites for your small business or club, computer competency necessary.

 Microsoft Word – Letters, Mail Merges, Setting up and printing documents, booklets, leaflets.

 Microsoft Excel – Keeping records for your small business or club.

 All classes are free – Call 042-969-4716 or 086-794-9739 to Reserve your place.

 

Hardtimes Chorus will present “Thank You for the Music” a wonderful concert in aid of St Anne’s Church Renovation Project. Tickets are now available in Super Valu, Bailie Stores, the Bailie Hotel and St Anne’s Parish Office, Virginia Road, Bailieborough. Your support would be much appreciated. The Show date is Friday 10th November 2017 at 8 pm in St Anne’s Church. Admission €15.00.

 

Speech and Drama:  There are still spaces in the Community Hall in Tunnyduff. Any enquiries please contact Kate Kelly on 0863148407.

 

Bailieborough Community Indoor Bowls:

Bailieborough Community Indoor Bowls take place every Tuesday evening in the Community Centre, Chapel Road at 8.00pm. New members are always most welcome.

 

Bailieborough Women’s Group:

The Bailieborough Women’s Group will resume on Friday, September 29^th, meeting in the Community Centre from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Lots of interests and activities planned. New members are most welcome.

 

Bailieborough Red Cross:

The Annual Bailieborough Red Cross ‘Church Gate Collection’—in aid of the Donegal Flood Appeal—will take place on Saturday next, September 23^rd and Sunday, September 24^th. The Collection will take place at St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough, St. Anne’s, Killann and St. Patrick’s Church, Shercock. Please support.

 

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd are preparing for their forthcoming Annual Variety Concert in November and would love to hear from local talent who would be interested in taking part. Contact any committee member or leave your details in to Fox’s Bar and Lounge before September 30^th.

 

Baby and Toddler Group:

Bailieborough Library Baby and Toddler Group starts back every Wednesday at the earlier time of 10am. All babies, toddlers, parents and minders are welcome. No charge.

 

Irish Dance Classes:

Irish Dance Classes with World Champion Dancers, Aishling and Emma Fox takes place in Tierworker Hall on Wednesday and Friday evenings. All levels welcome. For more information, please contact: 087 205 9128 or 087 969 9235.

 

Charity Pony Drive:

Preparations are well underway for this year’s Memorial/Charity Pony Drive organised by the Cootehill Pony Club. The Drive will be taking place in Bailieborough at The Hideout, The Vale on Sunday next, 24th September, starting at 2pm. This year we are raising money for the Children’s Ward and Special Care Baby Unit in Cavan General Hospital. On the day there will be refreshments, raffle, auction and music. The Noel McDermott Perpetual Plaque and The Sean McQuillan Memorial Cup will be presented on the day to ‘the best turned out’ Ponies. We look forward to seeing everyone there to support a very worthy cause.

 

SOSAD Outreach, Bailieborough:

SOSAD Cavan are happy to announce due to so many requests over the years, they are opening up for 2 afternoons (Tuesdays and Thursdays) in the Beckscourt Centre, Bailieborough. Please contact 083 040 4833 for further information. Appointment only.

 

Deepest Sympathy:

Deepest Sympathy is extended to son Sam (Ballaghadreen), daughters Iris Halliday (Arva), Gladys Carter (Scotland), Sophia Whyte (Ballyconnell), Joan Houlihan (Virginia), Martha Keyes (Ballyconnell) and Barbara Waller (Bailieborough), daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, relatives and friends on the death of Sophia Keith (nee Poyntz) wife of the late Edward, Lisball, Bailieborough, Co Cavan who died on Monday, 11^th September 2017 at her residence. Sophia’s Funeral Service took place in Arva Parish Church on Wednesday, 13th September followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard.

 

Bailieborough Shamrocks G.F.C.:

Bailieborough Shamrocks proudly presents, ‘Lip Sync Battles’ in Killinkere Leisure Centre on Saturday, October 7^th. 15 Acts are to perform on the night and there are a few Celebrity Judges in place as well. Tickets are selling fast and this is guaranteed to be a sell-out show. Tickets are available directly from managers of all Football and Camogie Teams. The funds will be used for the new Astro Turf pitch which is commencing shortly, all kids and adults will have access to this fantastic sports facility in the years ahead and the project will be completed long before next season.

 

Bailieborough School of Music:Lotto results for 16/09/17.  Numbers Drawn; 3, 4, 5, 21.  No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Garret Callaghan; Adam and Julie Jnr, Leiter Lane; Paddy Clarke, Twin Oaks; Leona McDonnell, Galbolie. Jackpot next week, €1,500.

 

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for October and November 2017: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–October 14^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), October 22^nd (Sunday, 12.0pm), November 11^th (Saturday 1.30pm) and November 26^th (Sunday 12.30pm).

 

Fíor Ceili: Fíor Céilí practice in Killinkere GAA Centre resumes on Wednesday 27th September at 8.30pm. All levels welcome.

 

Bailieborough Poetry Festival:

Coming soon is the annual Bailieborough Poetry Festival from October 5th-7th so keep that weekend free.

Now in its 5th year the poetry festival will be host to artist Michelle Boyle, Noel Monahan, Patrick Chapman, Gerard Smyth, Liam McCabe, Linda Opyr and Emily Wills.

Bailieborough Poetry Festival Programme of events (watch for regular updates).

THURSDAY 5th October-Bailieborough Library 7pm.

Official opening of Poetry Festival AND visual art exhibition by Michelle Boyle in the Library Arts space.
This event will include a selected reading by members of the LitLab collaborating with the artist and her work.

FRIDAY 6th October- Murtagh’s Lounge- 7.30pm.

Noel Monahan, the Cavan and internationally renowned poet, has edited the third anthology of poems by LitLab, entitled ‘Frank Miller Stole My Girl’. He will officially launch the collection, which will be followed by a LitLab reading from the anthology.

Noel Monahan will then read a selection of his own work.

An open mic will follow and then finishing the night will be Liam McCabe, musician with his recent collection of spoken word songs.

SATURDAY 7th October- Bailieborough Library

Bailieborough Library
10am-1pm. Poetry workshop by American poet Linda Opyr.

Bailie Hotel
10am-1pm. Poetry workshop by UK poet Emily Wills.

Bailieborough Library
2.30pm. Bailieborough Poetry Prize presentation by poet Patrick Chapman, followed with readings by winning poets.
3.30-4pm. Tea break
4pm. Reading by Patrick Chapman.
4.30-5pm. Open mic

Murtagh’s lounge
7.30pm readings by travelling guest poets, Linda Opyr and Emily Wills.
8.30pm reading by renowned Irish poet, Gerard Smyth
Music to finish.

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

 

Bailieborough Library: Everyday Irish – Tuesday evenings 3pm to 5pm

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

Ipads with Social Media for Beginners –   Wednesday afternoons 2.15pm-4pm. This course will help those wanting to get to grips with Social Media using IPADs.  (IPADS are provided). Contact:042 9665779 or

email: fburke@cavancoco.ie

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 18th September 2017

Under 6/8/10; Indoor hurling is now fully back up and running in both Kingscourt on Thursdays and Bailieborough on Fridays. Let’s keep up the good work. New players always welcome. Anyone wishing to give a hand with these groups then please come to any session and we will certainly get you going.

Above; Kingscourt U6/8/10s

Above; Bailieborough group U10s

 

Above; Bailieborough group U6/8s.

Under 12;

Training for all on Monday 6.15-7.30 in Kingscourt.

 

Above; U12s after recent game with Gael Colmcille.

After school Hurling; Cavan GAA and Ulster GAA will provide 5 weeks of after school hurling coaching in Kingscourt Community Centre starting this coming Tuesday 4-5.15pm for those in 4th, 5th and 6th class.. New and existing players very welcome. These are very good sessions free from the sometimes difficult elements working on key hurling skills.

Under 16; No fixtures this week.

Minor; Awaiting re fixture as we lost games to football.

Training times; U12/14/16/18;

All training at BCS pitch Wednesday 6.30pm TBC as there is football again this week.

Players will receive a text.

The week ahead;

Wednesday; U14/16/18 training at BCS pitch 6.30pm TBC.

Thursday; Kingscourt indoors U6/8/10 at 6.45.

Friday; Bailieborough indoors U6/8 6-7. U10 7-8.

Midweek updates on our Facebook page- East Cavan Gaels Hurling.

 

Halloween Camps: Tanagh Forest School (6-11yrs) and Tanagh Bush Camp Craft (12-15yrs) camps are running over the Halloween, 31st Oct, 1st Nov and 2nd Nov. Forest School is in the morning from 10am-1pm and Bush Camp Craft is in the afternoon from 2pm-5pm. Contact Philomena for more information 049-5552988 or email: info@tanaghoutdooreducation.com

Book early to avoid disappointment.

 

Autumn Craft and Gift Fair: Autumn Craft and Gift Fair, Sunday 1st October, from 12-5pm, in the Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell, free admission. For more information visit downlandcrafts.ie or ring 049 436 4877.

 

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.

 

Knockbride Church of Ireland:

Next Saturday, 9^th September at 2pm Knockbride Church of Ireland is hosting a service we’re calling ‘Through the Roof’ which will be geared towards adults and children with learning challenges and their carers.  It will be followed by food and fellowship in the hall.  Everyone is welcome.

 

Deepest Sympathy:

Deepest Sympathy is extended to husband, Winston, daughter Michelle, sons Gary, Glen and Rob, brothers Robert, John, Tom, David and Henry, sisters May, Sophia and Muriel, grandchildren Jessica, Oisin, Amy, Alicia and Layla, daughters-in-law Melissa and Saoirse and extended family and friends on the death of Mrs. Lucy Soden (nee Cochrane), Virginia Road, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully, at St. Joseph’s Nursing Home, Virginia on Tuesday, August 29^th.  Lucy’s Funeral Service took place in Bailieborough Parish Church on Thursday afternoon, August 31^st and afterwards, her remains were laid to rest in the adjoining graveyard.

 

Beckscourt Centre:

A Gardening Course will commence on Friday next, the 8th of September at the Beckscourt Centre. Those interested should give the Centre a call on 0429694825.

 

Bailieborough Garden Club:

Meeting on Monday next, September 11th at 8pm in Fox’s Lounge, Bailieborough. Catriona Lynch will demonstrate the arrangement of home-grown flowers and Barry Kavanagh will judge our produce from seeds given out in February to award the Silver Spoon. Everyone welcome.

 

New C.D. Release for Local Singer:

Local girl, Coralee Carolan has released her first CD entitled, “You’re looking at Country “. The cds are available in local shops: Bailieborough –‘ Carry Out’ and ‘Wallers’, Canningstown- Shop, Kingscourt- McCormack’s Petrol Station and Shercock- Sillan Fries.

 

Moybologue Historical Society: History Channel Documentary:

Segments filmed with Professor Diarmaid Ferriter at Moybologue old graveyard  by Nutopia Film Company in February 2017 can now be viewed on the History Channel in ‘How the World Made America – Episode 1’ (Sky Channel 529). Brief segment filmed at Moybologue old graveyard can be seen at 56 mins. Episode available on catch-up TV on Sky until September 19^th.

Old Photograph Request:

The society would be very grateful to hear from anyone who has old photographs at or inside Moybologue old graveyard, or at the Moat, particularly before the last restoration works in 1988-89. Please contact the society atmoybologuehs@gmail.com, or via Facebook.

 

Bailieborough ‘Stop Waste Food’ Challenge:

Stop Food Waste are challenging Irish households to reduce their food waste. Taking this challenge will start you on the road to less food waste and could save you as much as €60 each month. Interested? Bailieborough Stop Food Waste Challenge will take place at the Library on Tuesdays, September 12^th, 19^th, and 26^th. This is a FREE event and all members of the community are welcome to attend. Register your interest by emailing info@cavancoco.ie

 

Dancing for Pleasure:

Our Social Dancing this month is on Saturday next, 9th of September, in the Community Centre. Music is by ‘Footsteps’ the most sought after band for local competitions. Refreshments as usual during the dance. All welcome.

 

Deepest Sympathy:

Deepest Sympathy is extended to Betty Gargan and family, Galbolie on the recent death of her brother, Joseph Cummins, Beaumont, Dublin. Joseph’s Funeral Mass took place in the Church of the Nativity, Beaumont on Wednesday, August 30^th, followed by burial in Fingal Cemetery.

 

FIRST COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION PARENTS MEETING:

A meeting of all the parents of children in the parish receiving the sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation in the parish in 2018 will take place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough, on Thursday, September 14^th, at 7.30pm.

 

Motor Neurone Fund Raiser:

In Cross Hall there will be a Fund Raiser on Thursday 14^th of September. The Mill Race Drama Group will present their Hilarious Comedy “I’m the One for You “. This comedy is about the struggle to find love in rural Ireland. It is written by Jimmy Keary and directed by John Sheridan one of the founding members of the Mill Race Drama Group. The Proceeds of the night will go towards a local Motor Neurone fund. The play will start a 9pm and admission is €10. All welcome.

 

Safepass: Safepass at Bailieborough Business Centre on Friday, September 8^th at 8.00am.  Cost €100.00, please call 042-969-4716 to reserve your place.

 

KEEP THE DATE:

A special Concert featuring ‘The Hardtimes Chorus’ entitled ‘Thank You for the Music’ to mark the renovation of St. Anne’s Church and to raise funds for the work, will take place in the Church on Friday, 10^th November at 8.00pm. Tickets for the event costing €15 will be on sale soon in local shops and in the church after weekend masses.

 

Bailieborough Tidy Towns:

Bailieborough Tidy Towns would like to thank all who helped with the Clean-Up on Tuesday evenings and the litter pick-up on Sunday mornings. All your help is very much appreciated.

 

Pilates:

Pilates resumes in Bailieborough Leisure Centre on Wednesday, 6^th September at 10am and Cormeen Sports Complex on Tuesday, 12^th September at 10am. Classes also available at Cross, Mullagh.

Contact Julie 086 3283943, julie@cavanphysicaltherapy.com or FB  /JulieCarolanCavanPhysicalTherapy

 

Parish Youth Officers:

A meeting of all Youth Officers and people involved in working with young people in the Parish of Killann takes place in the Bailie Hotel on Wednesday, September 13^th at 7.30pm. It is very important that all Youth Officers attend this meeting.

 

Children’s Art Classes:

‘Artful Badger’ presents a new term of Kids Art Classes in the Wesleyan Chapel, Shercock Road, Bailieborough and in Kingscourt commencing on Saturday, September 16^th. These classes are facilitated by two trained artists and further information can be had by calling 087 636 5342 for more details.

 

Bailieborough Walking Group:  

Wednesday, September 6th – Castle Lake Bailieborough. (M) Walk 1 Hour 30 min. (E) Walk 1 Hour. Walk commences at 7.00pm at Bailieborough Business Centre, Shercock Rd., Bailieborough. This is the final walk of the season. All welcome.

 

Pilates in Trinity Hall:

Pilates in Trinity Hall will resume on Tuesday, September 19th at 7pm. Suitable for all fitness levels. Booking essential Ring Anne 087 2601454 for further information.

 

SOSAD Outreach, Bailieborough:

SOSAD Cavan are happy to announce due to so many requests over the years, they are opening up for 2 afternoons (Tuesdays and Thursdays) in the Beckscourt Centre, Bailieborough. Please contact 083 040 4833 for further information. Appointment only.

 

CONCERT:

Thank you to everyone who attended the concert last Monday night in St. Anne’s Church featuring the Lambay Singers, Donabate, Castletown Accordion Orchestra, Mullagh and the world famous Akkordeon Landejugendorchester from Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. The large crowd present were treated to a most enjoyable concert.

 

“Spanish Coffee Mornings in Bailieborough”:

“Spanish Coffee Mornings” Only a few places left on Tuesdays and Fridays. Lessons will start on Tuesday 12th of September from 10 to 11am and Friday 15^th, from 10 to 11, both beginners. Price: 5 lessons €50. To enrol please contact Lydia on 0877414735.

 

Bailieborough Christmas Lights:

A new committee has been formed for the Christmas lights in the town, following a positive meeting which took place at the end of last month. The Mid-Summer Festival donated the sum of €1000 to Bailieborough’s Tidy towns and the new Christmas lights committee also received €1000. The next meeting of the Christmas Lights committee will take place on Tuesday next, 12th of September at 8:30 in the BDA Centre.

 

The run continues!!:

The great start to the season of the Bailieboro Celtic Senior side continued on Sunday last when they travelled to Rathkenny to take on the local side. Ahead at half time by a Ben Hannigan goal, the team scored another 3 (Ben Hannigan completing his hat-trick and Jamie Fitzgerald getting the other one) in the second half to run out comfortable 4—0 winners.

The Reserve B side also had a fine result when they defeated Omp 3rds by 4—1 . Dylan Clarke, Tommy Rogers (2) and Callum Clarke getting the goals.

 

Bailieborough School of Music:

Lotto results for 02/09/17.  Numbers Drawn; 12, 15, 19, 24.  No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Thomas Liggan, Curkish; Ryan Coleman, Monaghanoose; John Reilly, Stradone. Jackpot next week, €1,300.

 

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for September, October and November 2017: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–September 10^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), October 14^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), October 22^nd (Sunday, 12.0pm), November 11^th (Saturday 1.30pm) and November 26^th (Sunday 12.30pm).

 

PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO DIED FROM SUICIDE:  

In memory of our loved ones who died from suicide, prayers, songs and the release of balloons will be held at Lough Sillan, Shercock on Friday next, 8^th September at 7pm.  Please bring your own helium balloon.  Everyone welcome.

 

Bailieborough Library: Everyday Irish – Tuesday evenings 3pm to 5pm

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

Ipads with Social Media for Beginners –   Wednesday afternoons 2.15pm-4pm. This course will help those wanting to get to grips with Social Media using IPADs.  (IPADS are provided). Contact:042 9665779 or

email: fburke@cavancoco.ie

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 September 2017

All Ireland Hurling Final;

We are delighted for Galway winning the All Ireland Hurling title in Croke Park on Sunday last after a 29 year wait. We have some strong Galway connections in our club so we hope they enjoy the celebrations.

Under 6/8/10;

We are back indoors this week! Kingscourt Community Centre Thursday 6.45-7.45 for all. Bailieborough Community School Sports Hall Friday. U6/8 from 6-7 and U10 from 7-8. All sessions €3 each please.

Under 12;

The 12s take a deserved break as they now prepare for the Cavan U12 Championship.

Under 14;

The lads went down to a well drilled Cootehill in the Championship last week and will look to pick themselves up as they make the long trip to Woodford onMonday.

Under 16;

Monaghan U16 shield semi final away to Truagh Gaels on Thursday.

Minor;

The Breffni minor side including a large contingent of our own players take Naomh Moninne from Dundalk on Saturday next.

Training times;

U12/14/16/18;

All training at BCS pitch Wednesday 7pm TBC as there is football again this week.

Players will receive a text.

The week ahead;

Wednesday; U14/16/18 training at BCS pitch 7pm TBC.

Thursday; Kingscourt indoors U6/8/10. U16s away to Truagh Gaels.

Friday; Bailieborough indoors U6/8/10.

Saturday; Minors away to Naomh Moninne.

Midweek updates on our Facebook page- East Cavan Gaels Hurling.

 

 

Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board, Adult Education and Training Centre, Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan

Part time Adult Education Courses – FREE to Eligible Participants.

OPEN DAY – Wednesday 6^th September – 10.00am to 8pm.

Come along and discover our wide range of courses.

This OPEN Day covers, Ballyjamesduff, Bailieborough, Kingscourt and Cootehill.

Contact Regina Clarke, reginiaclarke@cmetb.ie 049 8553528 for further information.

 

“World Suicide Prevention Day, Sunday 10th September”.

Please show your support by coming along to a Mindfulness Walk at 3pm in Halton’s Amenity Park (Opposite Abbots Factory), Monaghan Rd, Cootehill. Relaxed, short walk led by experienced Mindfulness Coach, Mairead Flynn: Adults €5, Children €2. In aid of GROW Community Mental Health Support Groups in Cavan, Monaghan, Castleblayney and Killeshandra. The GROW program encourages its members to find and develop their personal strengths and work towards improving their Mental Health in a supportive and confidential environment. Contact Kathryn @086 0436258 for further information or visit our website at www.grow.ie”

 

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.

 

Robbery at Bailieborough Parochial House:

Tools and equipment with an estimated value of €15,000 have been stolen from the shed at Bailieborough Parochial House beside St Anne’s Chapel. Bailieborough Parish and CE schemes equipment including a 2 year old ride on orange Kubota lawn mower , Stihl strimmers, hedge cutters and blowers, other tools and a twin axle blue trailer have all been taken. If anyone has seen anything suspicious between Thursday 10th and Friday 11th Aug between 4pm and 7pm or has any information that may help, please contact Bailieborough Garda station on 0429694570.

Bailieborough Poetry Festival:

Bailieborough Poetry Festival details are online now.
A great line-up of poets from Ireland, the UK and the USA, including Noel Monahan, Patrick Chapman and Gerard Smyth, American poet Linda Opyr and Emily Wills from the UK.
The festival takes place from Thursday, 5^th to Saturday 7^th October 2017.
Full details here: http://www.bailieboroughpoetry.com/poetry-festival/
Details of the poetry competition are also online. Judge this year is Patrick Chapman and the closing date is Friday 2 September.
http://www.bailieboroughpoetry.com/2017-poetry-prize/

 

Blessing of the Graves:

The Annual Blessing of the Graves will take place in St. Anne’s Cemetery on Sunday, September 3^rd at the earlier time of 12 noon (please note change of time). Now would be the ideal time to look after the grave or a plot of a loved one in preparation for Cemetery Sunday.

New C.D. Release for Local Singer:

Local girl, Coralee Carolan has released her first CD entitled, “You’re looking at Country “. Coralee is the daughter of Kevin and Gail Carolan, Pine Grove. We wish her success in this music career and the cds are available in local shops: Bailieborough –‘Carry Out’ and ‘Wallers’, Canningstown- Shop, Kingscourt- McCormack’s Petrol Station and
Shercock- Sillan Fries.

Bailieborough Tidy Towns:

The battle against weeds and litter continues every Tuesday. Meet at Market Sq. at 7pm. All welcome.  We would appreciate if all Business and home owners in the town and surrounding area would paint their properties, sweep the paths and trim the verges.  Thanking you for playing your part in keeping Bailieborough tidy.

Heritage Week – Bailieborough Activities:

 “People, place and time”– an exhibition of Benny Duffy’s (Nolagh), photographs and memorabilia was launched on Saturday last at the Library to a packed house of friends, relatives and well-wishers. This personal collection contains black and white images of family, friends and neighbours when many did not have cameras or the prudence to preserve and archive their photographs. These photographs should have a particular interest to people from the Bailieborough, Shercock and Kingscourt areas. Bailieborough Library will host the exhibition upstairs at The Market House and the Exhibition will be on display for the duration of Heritage Week. Admission Free.

Saturday 26^th August at 8.00pm sharp – Doors 7.30 – Bailieborough Business Centre: “A Wilde Victorian Evening” presented by Patrick Walsh and guest on the life, loves, wit and wisdom of Oscar Wilde. Admission Free, Refreshments Served, Victorian Dress Encouraged, Not suitable for young children.

Bailieborough Red Cross:

The Bailieborough Red Cross are holding a CFR course in Bailieborough Resource House on Wednesday 30^th of August. Booking is essential as numbers are limited. If you would like to book a place contact 0872346526 and leave a message.

FIRST COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION PARENTS MEETING:A meeting of all the parents of children in the parish receiving the sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation in the parish in 2018 will take place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough, on Thursday, September 14^th, at 7.30pm.

Cavan Institute—Open Day:

With the Leaving Cert results out – some students and their parents/guardians are now unsure about what the next step should be. Let us help you. Call in to our Open Day tomorrow, August 24^th from 12 noon until 4pm. Applications still being accepted for courses starting this September.

VINCENT DE PAUL PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK on Saturday, 9^th September.  Bus leaving from the Community Centre at 8.30am.  Booking with €15 bus fare in Vincent’s Shop, Main Street by Saturday, 2^nd September.

Hardtimes Chorus:

Hardtimes Chorus are proud to announce that their new show ‘Thank You for the Music’ will take place on Friday, 10^th November next in St Anne’s Church, Bailieborough. Proceeds will go towards the renovation of St Anne’s Church. It’s a brand new show not to be missed with song and music to suit everyone, so please spread the word. Thank You.

Moybologue Historical Society:

The society is proud to present ‘Moybologue: Geophys in a Graveyard’ a talk by Kevin Barton, Archaeological Geophysicist’, as part of National Heritage Week 2017 in Bailieborough Library on Saturday next, 26^th August at 4pm. Refreshments served. All Welcome.

FREE CONCERT – MONDAY, 28 AUGUST AT 7.30PM IN ST. ANNE’S CHURCH, BAILIEBOROUGH:

All monies raised (donations at the door) will go the Autistic Unit, Bailieborough Community School.  Guests include:  Lambay Singers, Donabate, Castletown Accordion Orchestra, Mullagh and our very special guests the world famous ‘Akkordeon Landejugendorchester’ from Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, who have performed in many European countries as well as the USA, Canada, Russia, China, Brazil, South Africa, Namibia, Cost Rica, New Zealand, Fiji and India.  They are currently touring Ireland and the UK and we are delighted to host them at this wonderful concert.  Your support would be much appreciated.

Bailieborough Walking Group: Wednesday, August 23rd – Lough an Leagh:  

(M) Walk 2 hours (approx.). Leaving Bailieborough Library at 7pm. Walk commences at the picnic area on Lough an Leagh at 7.15pm.

Wednesday, August 30th – Seeorum, Bailieborough:

(M) Walk 1 Hour 30 min. Departing Bailieborough Library at 6.45pm. Walk commencing at the home of Jennifer and Nigel Williamson, Duneena at 7.00pm. Located on the Bailieborough/ Cootehill (R191), 5km from Bailieborough and 5km from Canningstown. All welcome.

SOSAD Outreach, Bailieborough:

SOSAD Cavan are happy to announce due to so many requests over the years, they are opening up for 2 afternoons (Tuesdays and Thursdays) in the Beckscourt Centre, Bailieborough. Please contact 083 040 4833 for further information. Appointment only.

“Spanish Coffee Mornings in Bailieborough”:

“Spanish Coffee Mornings” Only a few places left on Tuesdays and Fridays. Lessons will start on Tuesday 12th of September from 10 to 11am and Friday 15^th, from 10 to 11, both beginners. Price: 5 lessons €50. To enrol please contact Lydia on 0877414735.

Great Start:

Well done to the Bailieboro Celtic Senior side who started their Division 2 campaign with a well-deserved 3—1 win at home over Albion in the Vale Grounds on Friday evening last. Aaron Cundelan got the opener, Dylan Clarke got the second and Jamie Fitzgerald got the third in what was a great team performance.

Under 12 registration is on Thursday evening, the 24th at 8pm.

Vandalism:

Vandalism has occurred again at the Town Lake. So much hard work goes into maintaining the green area on the Cavan Road by local Community Groups and providing amenities such as the picnic bench by the local BDA – it is utterly frustrating to see that anyone could demolish all that hard work without a care or thought for everyone else in our Community that uses it. Please be vigilant and report to our local Garda station if you see anything untoward happening to any of the local amenities in the area.

Bailieborough School of Music:

Bailieborough School of Music are still accepting registration for music lessons for the coming school year, for further information contact, Ann 0877858509.

Lotto results for 19/08/17.  Numbers Drawn; 13, 15, 20, 23.  No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Joe and Patricia Larkin, Lisball; Sarah Clerkin, Curkish; PJ Farrelly, Relahan; Ryan Connolly, Ballyconnell. Jackpot next week, €1,100.

Entries to ‘Summer Draw’, Valerie McCormick, Doris Leinster, Michael Murtagh, Aidan O’Reilly.

Winners in our Summer Give-away Draw which was held in Bailie Hotel on Saturday night as follows; 1st prize; Hotel Weekend Break for 2, Micheal Gaskin, Dundalk; 2^nd prize €50 Bailie Voucher; Brid Smith, Rakeevan; 3^rd prize €50 Fox’s Voucher; John Reilly, Stradone.

Tierworker Active Age:

Tierworker Active Age is going for a three day break, starting on Monday, September 4^th to the Holyrood Hotel, Bundoran. For full details of events and to book, please contact Sheila at 087 248 7579 or Sean at 086 405 4000 for further details.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for September and October 2017:

The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–September 2^nd (Saturday, 1.30pm) and September 10^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), October 14^th (Saturday, 1.30pm) and October 22^nd (Sunday, 12.0pm .

Bailieborough Library: Everyday Irish – Tuesday evenings 3pm to 5pm

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

Ipads with Social Media for Beginners –   Wednesday afternoons 2.15pm-4pm. This course will help those wanting to get to grips with Social Media using IPADs.  (IPADS are provided). Contact: 042 9665779 or

Email: fburke@cavancoco.ie

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 21st August 2017

Under 6/8/10; A few more games lined up during August for these groups before we get back to full action again in September.

Under 12; huge congratulations to our U12 squad who captured the Monaghan HL Div. 2 title with an assured display in Carrickmacross on Sunday last. A great team performance. Well done to Colin, Ben and all the squad. Match report and pictures on our Facebook page.

 

Under 14; We are losing a lot of hurling to football fixtures lately as the U14 hurling championship against Castlerahan is postponed to a later date.

Under 16; The 16s unfortunately have, again, lost hurling time to football and again the match v Cootehill will have to be refixed.

Minor; No games this week.

Congratulations to Philip Rogers and the Cavan minor football squad on their display in Croke Park on Sunday last. A great experience for them.

U12/14/16/18;

All training at BCS pitch Wednesday 7pm.

Players will receive a text.

The week ahead; Wednesday; U14/16/18 training at BCS pitch 7pm.

Midweek updates on our Facebook page- East Cavan Gaels Hurling.

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.

Birdwatch Ireland are conducting a survey of late nesting birds and we are looking for records. You can find out more information about this survey here including how to submit records.

This data will be essential to prove that there are birds breeding in our hedgerows late in the summer and early autumn.

 

St. Anne’s Church Re-Opens:

St Annes Church re-opened on Saturday evening last, August 5^th for the first time since June 25^th. The closure was necessary in order to remove the seats to erect scaffolding, bring in height access equipment and clear the floors for renovation. The overall project is not completely finished. Work will continue on the Gallery, the Children’s Room, St. Josephs Chapel, The Sacristy, the storerooms, the roof and the Parish Centre throughout August and into September. Some minor works will also require completion in the main body of the Church in the coming weeks.

Because work on the roof over the Children’s Room is not yet finished, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will continue to take place in the Oratory of the Community School until further notice.

Thank you to the Community School Board of Management who gave permission to use the Assembly Hall for Saturday evening and Sunday morning Masses, to Sadie Clarke and May Cassidy for their help organising the weekday Masses in the Community Centre and to all of you for your patience and co-operation since June.

 

 Bailieborough Poetry Festival:

Bailieborough Poetry Festival details are online now.
A great line-up of poets from Ireland, the UK and the USA, including Noel Monahan, Patrick Chapman and Gerard Smyth, American poet Linda Opyr and Emily Wills from the UK.
The festival takes place from Thursday, 5^th to Saturday 7^th  October 2017.
Full details here: http://www.bailieboroughpoetry.com/poetry-festival/
Details of the poetry competition are also online. Judge this year is Patrick Chapman and the closing date is Friday 2 September.
http://www.bailieboroughpoetry.com/2017-poetry-prize/

 

Blessing of the Graves:

The Annual Blessing of the Graves will take place in St. Anne’s Cemetery on Sunday, September 3^rd. Now would be the ideal time to look after the grave or a plot of a loved one in preparation for Cemetery Sunday.

 

Dancing for Pleasure:

This month our Social Dance is on Saturday next 12th August in the Community Centre, Bailieborough. Music is by Pat McKenna and Glenshane Country. Pat shot to fame with his hit, ‘The Wind on The Hill’. He is now a “Big Draw”. So come early and enjoy the Supper as well! All welcome.

Bailieborough Tidy Towns:

The battle against weeds and litter continues every Tuesday. Meet at Market Sq. at 7pm. All welcome.  We would appreciate if all Business and home owners in the town and surrounding area would paint their properties, sweep the paths and trim the verges.  Thanking you for playing your part in keeping Bailieborough tidy.

Heritage Week – Bailieborough Activities:

 Saturday 19^th August at 4.00pm in Bailieborough Library: “People, place and time” an exhibition of Benny Duffy’s (Nolagh), photographs and memorabilia. Benny Duffy took many photographs. This personal collection contains black and white images of family, friends and neighbours when many did not have cameras or the prudence to preserve and archive their photographs. These photographs should have a particular interest to people from the Bailieborough, Shercock and Kingscourt areas. Bailieborough Library will host the exhibition upstairs at The Market House. Admission Free, Refreshments Served. Exhibition will be on display for the duration of Heritage Week.

Saturday 26^th August at 8.00pm sharp – Doors 7.30 – Bailieborough Business Centre: “A Wilde Victorian Evening” presented by Patrick Walsh and guest on the life, loves, wit and wisdom of Oscar Wilde. Admission Free, Refreshments Served, Victorian Dress Encouraged, Not suitable for young children.

Bailieborough Shamrocks GFC—Ladies: Senior Ladies into Championship Q Final: Huge Congrats to the Senior Ladies Football team who travelled to Kingscourt to play our neighbours in the Intermediate Championship. The girls won on a final Scoreline of Kingscourt 1-10 Bailieborough Shamrocks 4-10. The ladies are now into the Quarter Finals were they will play Drumlane next Sunday, time and venue tbc

 

Bailieborough Community School: Bailieborough Community School have been granted an award of €800 from the Department of Communications, Climate Action and the Environment along with €800 in matching funds from Cavan County Council for their ‘Reconnecting our Wellbeing and Nature’ project with the development of an outdoor nature trail incorporating a range of native and natural habitats.. This is a great start to what should be a very interesting project.

 

‘Sons of Southern Ulster’:

Last Friday evening, the Wesleyan Arts and Cultural Centre played host to ‘The Sons of Southern Ulster’ who played a reunion gig after 25 years since they last played together. Hailing from Bailieborough David Meagher, Noel Larkin and Justin Kelly got together for 3 gigs only – UL in Limerick, The Wesleyan Chapel and Killaloe, Co. Clare. A fantastic performance, played to a packed audience and let’s hope they don’t wait another 25 years for the next tour. All proceeds from the performance went to Cavan Parkinson’s Association and €400 was raised for this very worthy cause. Well done lads!

Cavan Institute—Open Day:

With Leaving Cert results looming – some students and their parents/guardians are now unsure about what the next step should be. Let us help you. Call in to our Open Day on August 24 from 12 noon until 4pm. Applications still being accepted for courses starting this September.

Moybologue, Geophys in a Graveyard: Hosted by Moybologue Historical Society – Cumann Seanchais Mhaigh Bolg in Bailieborough Library on Saturday, August 26^th from 4.00pm to 5.00pm.

Kevin Barton, Landscape and Geophysical Services, will present the results of a community remote sensing survey at Moybologue old graveyard as well as preliminary results from a survey of a ring-barrow. All welcome.

Bailieborough Walking Group: Wednesday, August 9th – Bellamount Forest, Cootehill.

(E) Walk 1.5 hours (approx.) Leaving Bailieborough Library

at 6.45pm. Walk commences at 7.15pm at the R.C. Church car park, Station Road, Cootehill.

Wednesday, August 16th – Girley Bog, Kells:

(M) Walk 1 Hour 30 min. Leaving Bailieborough Library at 6.40pm. Meet at Cloncat Service Station, 8.5km from Kells to Clonmellon Road., N52 at 7.15pm. Walk commencing at Girley Bog at 7.30pm. All welcome.

“Spanish Coffee Mornings in Bailieborough”

Learn Spanish in a friendly environment with a Native Spanish Teacher, while enjoying tea or coffee. Lessons will start on Tuesday 12th of September from 10 to 11am and Friday the 15^th from 10 to 11, both Beginners. Price: 5 lessons €50. To enrol please contact Lydia on 0877414735. One to one lessons and grinds also available.

‘Reflections’ is a beautiful exhibition of paintings featuring some Cavan landscapes, by Wexford artist, Niki Purcell, which is on show at the Library until Tuesday next,  August 15^th. All welcome and admission is free!

‘Bailieborough Prom Night’: Bailieborough ‘Prom Night’ will take place on this Friday 11^th, August 2017 in the Bailie Hotel at 8pm, in aid of the Bailieborough Rhythmic Dance Twirlers. Tickets are €40 per couple and are available from the Hotel Reception. Dress to Impress!!!

Computers for Beginners – Computers for Beginners at Bailieborough Business Centre are continuing throughout the summer. Classes are once a week for 2 hours. Come along and enjoy the friendly atmosphere while learning a few new skills. Call 042-969-4716 to reserve a place.

 

Bailieborough School of Music: Lotto results for 05/08/17.  Numbers Drawn; 3, 12, 15, 24.  No Jackpot Winner. Luck Dip (€25) Winners; Tom Clarke, Balloughly; P Ruxton, c/o Crossons; Carmel O’Callaghan, Nolagh; Michael and Madeline, Twin Oaks. Jackpot next week, €4,200.

Entries to ‘Summer Draw’, Eddie Farrelly; Niall Smith; Linda Gargan; Aaron Gaffney.

Bailieborough School of Music are delighted to announce the date for our 30 year Anniversary Concert; February 25th, 2018, at the Helix Theatre, DCU. Looking forward to the celebrations.

Moybologue Blessing of the Graves: The Annual Blessing of the Graves will take place in Moybologue Cemeteries (Old and New) on Sunday, 20^th  August 2017 after 10am Mass in St. Patrick’s, Tierworker.

Tierworker Active Age: Tierworker Active Age are going for a three day break, starting on Monday, September 4^th to the Holyrood Hotel, Bundoran. For full details of events and to book, please contact Sheila at 087 248 7579 or Sean at 086 405 4000 for further details.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for August, September and October 2017: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–August 12^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), August 20^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), September 2^nd (Saturday, 1.30pm) and September 10^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), October 14^th (Saturday, 1.30pm) and October 22^nd (Sunday, 12.0pm).

Bailieborough Library: Everyday Irish – Tuesday evenings 3pm to 5pm

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

Ipads with Social Media for Beginners –   Wednesday afternoons 2.15pm-4pm. This course will help those wanting to get to grips with Social Media using IPADs.  (IPADS are provided). Contact: 042 9665779 or

email: fburke@cavancoco.ie

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.

Knockbride’s Macra Committee: Last week Knockbride Macra held their annual AGM and the following were elected officers for the coming year:

President: Glen Gilmore, Chair: Martina Clinch, Vice Chair: Lynette Pritchard, Secretary: Aisling Wilson, Vice secretary: Helen Clinch, Treasurer: Laura Smith, Vice Treasurer: Lorraine Byrne, PRO: Paul Smith, Vice PRO: Laura Smith, Young Farmer: David Gilmore, Vice Young Farmer: Meave Lambe, County Rep: Meave Lambe. Best wishes to all.

Tanagh Outdoor Education and Training Centre are hosting a Heritage Canoe Paddle on the Dromore River from 10am-3pm on Wednesday the 23rd August. This is a relaxing canoe paddle suitable for all ages especially those interested in history, archaeology and natural beauty. Booking Essential. Contact Philomena on 049-5552988 for more information.

 

 

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 7th August 2017

Under 6/8/10; A few more games lined up during August for these groups before we get back to full action again in September.

Under 12; the lads had a good win and performance v Clontibret in the league last time out. This should see them qualify for the league final. Venue time and date tbc.

Training this Wednesday at 7 in Bailieborough with the older lads.

Under 14; a disappointing result v Castleblayney in the league final. It was one of those days where we never got to grips with the game at all and therefore did not get to fulfil their undoubted potential. Congratulations to Castleblayney. Focus now shifts to the Cavan U14 Championship with fixtures due soon.

Under 16; a very serious Carrick outfit were too strong for our lads in the league. A good standard to look towards emanating. The next round is on August 14th v Cootehill.

Minor; the minors will begin their campaign this coming Saturday in the South Ulster league.

U12/14/16/18; all training at BCS pitch Wednesday 7pm.

Players will receive a text.

 

Croke Park; Huge congratulations to our own Diarmuid Donnellan who represented his school, Ballinamoney NS, our hurling club and Cavan Hurling by playing on the hallowed turf of Croke Park during half time in Sundays brilliant Galway/Tipperary game in the Cumbann na mBunscoil. Classmate and teammate Tadhg Barry will have the same honour next Sunday during the Waterford/Cork game. Plenty of ECG men getting the Croke Park experience.

 

Cavan minor football; Huge congratulations to Philip Rogers, who also hurls with us, who helped Cavan to reach the All Ireland Minor semi-final with victory over Galway on Saturday last. The Knockbride men all performed very well.

For all info on these age groups then please contact Kathryn 087 244 1371.

The week ahead;

Wednesday; U14/16/18 training at BCS pitch 7pm.

Thursday;

Friday;

Saturday; Minors in South Ulster league.

Sunday;

Midweek updates on our Facebook page- East Cavan Gaels Hurling.

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.

 

Update on St. Anne’s Renovations:

St. Anne’s Church is closed at present to facilitate renovation work and is on course to be opened on time for the 7.00pm Mass on Saturday, August 5^th. Painting, decorating, electrical and plumbing work is nearing completion in the main body of the Church and the floor work—which will include sanding and waxing of the floorboards and the laying of a stone carpet on the main aisle and sanctuary, will take place over the coming two weeks. This is delicate work that when complete will require several days without any disturbance. The project will not be completely finished on the 5^th of August—just the elements that required the total clearance of the seating from the Church and the use of scaffolding. Work will continue on St. Joseph’s Chapel, the Sacristy, storerooms, the roof and the Parish Centre throughout August. Some minor works will also require completion in the main body of the Church in the weeks after it re-opens.

 

Blessing of the Graves:

The Annual Blessing of the Graves will take place in St. Anne’s Cemetery on Sunday, September 3^rd. Now would be an ideal time to tend the plot of a family member or loved one.

 

Bailieborough Tidy Towns:

The battle against weeds and litter continues every Tuesday. Meet at Market Sq. at 7pm. All welcome.  We would appreciate if all Business and home owners in the town and surrounding area would paint their properties, sweep the paths and trim the verges.    Thanking you for playing your part in keeping Bailieborough tidy.

 

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.:

After a great response the Soccer Academy will be going ahead for children born in 2010 and 2011 starting on Saturday 12th of August from 12.30 to 1.30pm. We will be registering children in advance of the start date to ensure no disruption to the sessions, 10 euro per child, we will provide more information closer to the date. Feel free to contact Keith Burke on 0861631538 or pm the Club’s Facebook page.

Pre-season training for our Under 16’s team (players born in 2002) started on Thursday last at 7pm and continues each Thursday until the start of the 2017-2018 season in mid-September. Looking forward to seeing all of last year’s squad as well as any new players interested in being part of the team for the coming season.

Pre-season training for our Under 13’s team (players born in 2005) will start on Wednesday 26th July at 7pm and continue each Wednesday until the start of the 2017-2018 season in mid-September. Looking forward to seeing all of last year’s squad as well as any new players interested in being part of the team for the coming season.

Senior pre-season training continues on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7.30 sharp at the Vale Grounds. For further details, please call or text, 085 825 6347.

 

Heritage Week – Bailieborough Activities:

Saturday 19^th August at 4.00pm in Bailieborough Library: “People, place and time” an exhibition of Benny Duffy’s (Nolagh), photographs and memorabilia. Admission Free, Refreshments Served. Exhibition will be on display for the duration of Heritage Week.

 

Saturday 26^th August at 8.00pm sharp – Doors 7.30 – Bailieborough Business Centre: “A Wilde Victorian Evening” presented by Patrick Walsh and guest on the life, loves, wit and wisdom of Oscar Wilde. Admission free. Refreshments served. Victorian Dress encouraged. Not suitable for young children.

 

Bailieborough Walking Group:

Wednesday, July 26th – Derrygooney / Knappagh:  (M) Walk 1.5- 2 hours (approx.) Leaving Bailieborough Library at 6.45pm. Walk commences at Derrygooney School at 7.15pm. From Shercock travel towards Cootehill, at 3.8 kilometres turn right for Ballybay, a further 2 kilometres turn left and continue for a further 2.5 kilometres to the school on the right.

August 2nd – Lough Curragh Lake: (A) Walk 2 + Hours.  Leaving Bailieborough Library at 6.45 pm. Walk commences at 7.15pm at Lough Curragh Lake. 12km from Bailieborough on Cavan Road. Car park on left just past the lake. All welcome.

 

‘Reflections’ is a beautiful exhibition of paintings featuring some Cavan landscapes, by Wexford artist, Niki Purcell, which is on show at the Library until Tuesday August 15^th. All welcome and admission is free!

 

Computers for Beginners – Computers for Beginners at Bailieborough Business Centre are continuing throughout the summer. Classes are once a week for 2 hours. Come along and enjoy the friendly atmosphere while learning a few new skills. Call 042-969-4716 to reserve a place.

 

Bailieborough School of Music:

Bailieborough School of Music are delighted to announce the date for our 30 year Anniversary Concert; February 25th, 2018, at the Helix Theatre, DCU. Looking forward to the celebrations.

Lotto results for 22/07/17.  Numbers Drawn; 2, 8, 15, 16.  No Jackpot Winner. Luck Dip (€25) Winners; Joe O’Reilly, Chapel Rd; Anthony Barry, Curkish; Samantha Dunne, Hawthorne; Brid Smith, Rakeevan. Jackpot next week, €4,000.

Entries to ‘Summer Draw’, Thomas and Georgina Rogers; Cora O’Connor; Colette Curtis; Karl Daly.

 

Bailieborough Red Cross—New Defibrillator:

Well done to the Local Red Cross who installed a very important piece of life saving equipment beside the ‘Carry Out Shop’ on the corner of Bailieborough Main Street and the Shercock Road over the weekend. Defibrillators are so important in every area. They can be the difference between life and death. We never know when someone in our community will need one. Please respect this vital piece of life saving equipment.

 

Moybologue Blessing of the Graves:

The Annual Blessing of the Graves will take place in Moybologue Cemeteries (Old and New) on Sunday, 20^th  August 2017 after 10am Mass in St. Patrick’s, Tierworker.

 

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for July, August and September 2017:

The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–July 30^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), August 12^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), August 20^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), September 2^nd (Saturday, 1.30pm) and September 10^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.

IPad with Social Media for Beginners – Wednesday afternoons 2.15pm-4pm. This course will help those wanting to get to grips with Social Media using IPADs.  (IPADS are provided). Contact: 042 9665779 or

email: fburke@cavancoco.ie

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 24th July 2017

Tesco bag pack;

Thanks to everyone who volunteered on Saturday last in Bailieborough Tesco for our bag pack. Thanks to the staff and management of Tesco and to their customers who were so generous towards local hurling.

Under 6/8/10;

A good workout for our U8s & U10s last Monday in a sunny Kingscourt v Carrick. Thanks to Kingscourt Stars for the use of their facilities and to Carrick for coming over. Our next games will be in early August.

Above; Mondays U8s with Carrick.

Under 12;

The U12s have the final regular round of the league away to Clontibret on Monday at 7.30.

Under 14;

The Monaghan under 14 League final take place on Sunday next at midday in Castleblayney against Castleblayney. This is our first final since the move to Monaghan so the very best of luck to all.

Under 16; the lads were well beaten on the 3G at Breffni by Lisbellaw in the league on Monday last. Stripped of a significant number of regulars due to football commitments it made for a tough evenings work. Thanks to our lads for their efforts. The first round of Ulster U16 on Saturday last also fell victim to a clash with football but we hope to be up and running for the next round.

Minor; the minors will begin their campaign in mid-August in the South Ulster league.

U14/16/18;

All training at BCS pitch Wednesday 7pm.

Players will receive a text.

For all info on these age groups then please contact Kathryn 087 244 1371.

The week ahead;

Wednesday; U14/16/18 training at BCS pitch 7pm.

Thursday;

Friday; U14 training BCS pitch 7pm.

Saturday;

Sunday; Monaghan U14 league final in Castleblayney at 12.

Midweek updates on our Facebook page- East Cavan Gaels Hurling.

 

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.