Bailieborough News. May 30^th 2019. Matthew J. Cullen.

Local Elections: Congratulations to Sarah O’Reilly and Paddy McDonald who were elected to Cavan County Council following the local elections on Friday last. Sarah topped the poll and was the first person to be elected in the Bailieborough/Cootehill area, while Paddy had to wait until the final count before securing his seat. In both Councillors, Bailieborough should have a strong voice on the Council for the next five years.

Also, well done to the election candidates of all parties who had removed most of their election posters by late Sunday evening.

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

First Communion: The children in 2^nd Class in St. Anne’s National School received their First Holy Communion on Saturday morning last in St. Annes Church. Congratulations to the following 47 children who received the Eucharist for the first time: Michaela Burke, Joshua Byrne, Jamie Byrne, Craig Byrne, Courtney Cadden, Katelynn Collins, Leila Cooney, Erin Daly, Shea Daly, Andrew Donohue, Jake Duffy, Leila Dunne, Freya Farrell, Leon Farrelly, Laila Fee, Ryan Finnegan, Ronan Flanagan, Brooke Flood, A.J. Gorman, Sophia Grimes, Annabela Isla, Ella Hogan, Shelby Hutchinson, Mia Jordan, Grace Kennedy, Louis Kennedy Duffy, Evan Lambe, Andrew Leinster, Lily McCabe, Ellen McCluskey, Shirley May McDonagh, Ruby McEntee, Mya McGuinness, Ava McHugh, Aimee McKenna Murray, Martha Monaghan, Jessica Mullen, Dylan O’Leary, Grace O’Reilly, Kayla Preston Lambe, Jack Rafferty, Ellie Reilly, Michael James Sheridan, Patryk Skrzynski, Aimee Smith, Wiktor Stanik and Ben Toal.

Bailieborough School of Music: Lotto results for 25-05-2019.  Numbers Drawn; 3, 5, 11, 14.  No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Mairead McCabe; Margo Gormley; Rebecca and Kelli Hynes; Miriam Barry. Next week’s Jackpot €4,400.

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

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

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

Bailieborough Shamrocks Senior Ladies are running a Fundraising Karaoke Night this Friday night, 31^st May in Nixy’s ,The Square Bar. This promises to be a great night’s fun and entertainment. Let’s give our Senior Ladies the Support they deserve. Here’s hoping it will be a fantastic 2019 Season for our Senior Ladies. Everyone welcome.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to family Anne, Philip and Padraic, son-in-law Michael, daughter-in-law Treasa, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, brother-in-law Tony Clarke and extended family and friends on the death of Patsy Corcoran, Thomas Street, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully at Cavan General Hospital on Thursday, May 23^rd. Patsy was predeceased by his wife Rosaleen and daughter Mary. Patsy’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Saturday, May 25^th with burial afterwards in St. Anne’s Cemetery.

Bailieborough Community School: Wishing the best of luck to all the pupils from Bailieborough Community School in their upcoming exams, which commence next week.  

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

Bailieborough Walking Group: Wednesday, May 29^th – Annaghmakerrig.  Newbliss Rd,

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

June 5th –  Dartrey Forest, Cootehill

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

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

Bailieborough Group of Parishes: Sunday, 2^nd June:

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

Knockbride 12noon – Morning Prayer and Sunday Club.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to sons Patrick and Philip, daughters Rose, Nuala and Imelda, sisters Rose and Bridie, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces and extended family and friends on the death of Tess McMahon (nee Smith), Srahan, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully, in the loving care of her family on Saturday, May 18^th. Tess was predeceased by her husband Phil. Tess’s Funeral Mass took place in St Patrick’s Church, Tierworker, on Monday, May 20^th with burial afterwards in Moybologue Cemetery.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bridge: President’s Prizes Results: First: Teresa O’Reilly and Joy Jameson.
Second: Maresa Liggan and Marie McNicholas. Best Gross: Tom Moran and John McGahan. Third: Mona McCormack and Kathleen McArdle. Fourth: Rose Brennan and Patti Clarke. Fifth: Pauline McEvoy and Rosaleen Keegan.
Bridge will resume in the Hotel Bailie on Tuesday, 1st October.

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

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

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

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

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

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

All new players welcome.

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

Bailieborough Business Centre:

Excel Level 4, Tuesdays 10 – 1pm.

Computers for Beginners, Level 2 Wednesdays.

Word Level 4, Thursdays 10-1pm.

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

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

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

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd Committee is available to help cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information, contact: Edel Fox 086 1004030.

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

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 27th May 2019

Bag pack; Tesco Ireland Bailieborough have kindly allowed East Cavan Gaels to do the annual bag pack this coming Saturday from 9-6pm. All hands on deck please as this is a significant fundraiser for the club. Contact Kathryn 087 244 1371 to book your one hour slot. Info at all training sessions and text groups.

Senior; Two good recent league games v Castleblayney and Clontibret. Next up is a trip to Collon in Louth to take on Mattock Rangers on Thursday next.

Monaghan Reserve league fixtures, all away and all Thursdays.

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

Congratulations to Jack Barry and Cian McEntee on the Cavan Lory Meagher panel on Saturday v Leitrim. Jack scored 1-01. Well done lads.

U13/15/17; Training for U13/15/17s will now be on Mondays, if no game, from 7-8 in Killann. We will be getting a series of games for the U14s to prepare for Ulster Feile in June.

The U15s had another good win v Meath side Saints, St Pats, Stamullen and St Colmcilles, on Monday last. Final regular round V Carrick next week in Kingscourt.

Tain U15 league fixtures (all Mondays)

03/06 H v Carrick

Under 7/9/11; Under 7/9s had a good first run on the astro on Friday last. The U11s will move there also from this coming Friday.

The week ahead;

Thursday; Seniors away to Mattock Rangers 7.45.

Friday; U7/9 training on the astro at the Vale 6-7pm U11 from 7-8. €3 each and water bottle please.

Club contacts;

U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.

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

Break-in at Parochial House: In the early hours of Sunday morning, the Gardaí in Bailieborough responded to an alarm activation at the Parochial House in Bailieborough. On arrival it became apparent a break – in had occurred. A follow up search of the grounds was conducted which resulted in the arrest of a man. He has been charged in connection with the incident and appeared at a special sitting of Monaghan District Court on Sunday evening.

Bailieborough Parish Church:

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

Annual Dog Walk: Bailieborough Veterinary Clinic are hosting their Annual Charity Dog Walk for the CSPCA on this Saturday 24^th, November, commencing at 12pm. All welcome, with light refreshments and raffle prizes afterwards. Dogs must be on a lead during the event.

Bailieborough Leisure Centre: Board of Management Annual General Meeting: The Bailieborough Leisure Centre’s Board of Management’s Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday December 6th at 8.00pm in the Bailie Hotel.

Nominations of persons wishing to seek election to the Board should reach Board Chairman, Paul Mc Fadden, by Friday, November 30^th.  Nominations should be left at reception for the attention of Paul Mc Fadden.

‘Science of Cancer’ a talk in Bailieborough Library by Dr Jade Pollock next Thursday, November 22^nd  at 7pm! We’re all familiar with the word ‘Cancer’ but do we know how one of the deadliest diseases begins in cells? Come to the talk to learn about common myths about cancer, the role of pharmaceutical companies, ideal diet and learn about new advances in cancer research. All welcome to this FREE presentation!

St. Vincent DePaul ‘Fashion Show’: The Bailieborough branch of the St Vincent’s de Paul are hosting a ‘Fashion Show’ on Thursday 29th, of November at 7.30pm in the Hotel Bailie. Doors will open at 7.15pm and we will be modelling a vast array of the clothes, that are for sale in the shop on Main St.  Tickets for the event are priced at €10 for a fantastic, fun filled evening ending with a disco after the Fashion Show until 12.30am. There will be an opportunity to buy after the show, so you can have a special Christmas outfit at a very reasonable price!  We look forward to seeing you there and your support would be greatly appreciated.

Tickets are available from the Hotel reception or the Bailieborough St. Vincent de Paul on Main St.

Bridge: Bridge Results for Tuesday, 13^th, November 2018: First: Patti and Ita Clarke, Second: Pauline McEvoy and Kathleen McArdle. Best Gross: Patsy Corcoran and Teresa O’Reilly.

Bridge lessons for beginners will take place in Hotel Bailie, Bailieborough, at 7.30pm, each Monday night. Everybody welcome.

Bailieborough Mid-Summer Festival and Town Events.: Santa will be back in Bailieborough on the 1st of December at 5pm, sharp. After a great turn out last year, Santa has brought more helpers and promises you won’t be waiting as long in the cold. The Tractor Parade of Lights will be bringing him to town. There will be the turning-on of the town’s Christmas Lights—which were erected last week—Christmas Carolling and lots of other festive fun! For more information or if you would like to volunteer, please visit on Facebook—‘Bailieborough mid-Summer Festival and Town Events’ or e-mail: bailieboroughmidsummerfestival@gmail.com

Bailieborough School of Music: Lotto results for 17-11-2018.  Numbers Drawn; 1, 15, 17, 27.  No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Sean and Damien, Galbolie; Dingo; Peter Tully; Eddie Farrelly. Jackpot next week, €1,800.

Mass of Remembrance: The Annual Mass of Remembrance for all those who have died from the local community and for their bereaved families will take place on Saturday evening, November 24^th in St. Anne’s Church at 7.00pm.

School Enrolment: East Knockbride National School Enrolment for 2019/2020 school year – Open Information Evening in the School on Wednesday 21^st November 2018 between 7pm and 8pm. Parents and Children welcome to attend.

Congratulations and Well Done: Congratulations and well done to the Bailieborough Shamrocks Minor Camogie team who defeated Drumgoon by 6.13 to 0.02 points in the Minor Division 2 Championship Final on Saturday last in Drumgoon. Well done to all the players, selectors, manager and sponsors on this great achievement.

Congratulations and well done also to the Shamrock’s Under 13 Boys Division 5 Team who defeated Mullahoran by 6—9 to 2—8 in the Championship Final on Tuesday last on the 3G Kingspan Breffni. Great achievement for the Shamrocks Club doing the double at this age group!

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

Storytime and Christmas Crafting: As part of the Christmas Lights switch-on, taking place on Saturday, December 1^st, Bailieborough Library are having a Story Time and Crafts day. Christmas Storytime for children aged between 4 and 8 from 2.30pm to 3.1pm and Christmas Crafting (Booking Essential) from 3.30pm to 4.30pm. Please come along and support.

Art Competition Winners: Congratulations to all the Art Competition Winners who took part in this year’s Link Credit Union Art Competition, whose theme was: ‘The Force of Nature’.

Aged 7 and Under: First:  Eva Pilipaviciute – St Felim’s National School,

Second:  Katie Shevlin – The Model National School, Third: Nadine McKenna – Muff Laragh National School.

Aged 7 and under (special category): First:  Shea Daly – St. Anne’s National School, Second: Nicola McGauran – Ballinamoney National School and Third: Joshua McGlynn – St. Anne’s National School.

Aged 8-10: First:  Samantha Nicole Carolan – Carlanstown N.S., Second: Emma Gavins – St. Anne’s National School and Third: Emily Martin – The Model School.

Aged 8-10 (special category): First: Charlie Geraghty – St Patrick’s, Ughtyneil NS, Second:  Katie Clay – St. Anne’s NS and Third: Saoirse O Neill – St. Killian’s NS.

Aged 11-13: First:  Alexandra Kocis – St. Joseph’s NS, Second: Kelsey Buckland – Morris – Colaiste Dun na Ri and Third: Binh Hanratty – Colaiste Dun na Ri.

Aged 11-13 (special category): First: Calum Reilly – St. Annes NS, Second: Milosz Tomczyk – Colaiste Dun na Ri and Third: Chantelle Martin – The Model School.

Aged 14-17: First: Jessica Dunne – Bailieborough Community School, Second: Tatianna Ormiston – Eureka School and Third: Aoife Sherriff – Colaiste Dun na Ri.

Aged 14-17 (special Category): First: Ronin Madden – Colaiste Dun na Ri.

18+: First: Paula O Reilly – Moynalty Art Group and Second: Olivia Larkin.

Library: A beautiful selection of art from the Tyrone Guthrie Centre in Annaghmakerrig is currently on show at the Library until the end of November. Do drop in to visit!

Bailieborough Community Alert: Bailieborough Community Alert are hosting a ‘Property Marking Event’ from Thursday, November 29^th to Tuesday, December 4^th. The machine will visit different townlands and areas and booking is essential as there is limited availability. Call Alison on 089 439 5654 to book a slot, when the machine is in your area. You must submit your Eircode. For further details please contact Kevin Carolan, Pine Grove or Seamus Sheridan, Kells Road.

Class of 1993—Bailieborough Community School: 25 years since we left the Community School! Reunion is planned for Saturday, December 29^th. See Facebook page (Bailieborough Community School Class of 93 Reunion) or text Lisa Hanna (nee Monaghan) at 087 915 0004 to confirm your interest. Looking forward to a great catch up!

‘Night Walk’: Thank You to everyone who took part in the recent ‘Night Walk’ on October 26^th last, in aid of Parkinson’s Disease and Aware. €750 was raised for these worthy causes.

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

Bailieborough Business Centre: Classes: Beginners Computer,

Improvers Computers, Mondays 7pm to 10pm.

Spreadsheets, Tuesdays, 10am to 1pm.

Word, Thursdays, 10am to 1pm.

Beginners Yoga in Bailieborough Leisure Centre: Every Saturday from 9.30am to 10.30am. Bring a Yoga mat and an open mind. Wear comfortable clothing. Contact Darren Clarke 086 846 9581 or darrenclarke@campue.ie for further information.

Bailieborough Indoor Bowls: Indoor Bowls continues on Wednesdays, at 8.00pm, in the Community Centre. New members are always most welcome.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for November and December 2018: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–November 25^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), December 15^th (Saturday 1.30pm) and December 23^rd (Sunday. 12.30pm).

Annual Christmas Parade of Lights Tractor Run and Family Fun Day

hosted by Active Agri Association.

All Vehicles must be—roadworthy and fully insured— welcome.

(Lorries, Tractors, Vans, Cars and Bikes).

Saturday 1^st December 2018.

Proceeds for the Children’s Ward in Cavan General Hospital.

Starting from Killinkere Leisure Centre at 4pm Sharp.

Registration €20 from 12 noon on the day.

Kids Peddle Tractor Parade at 2pm /Raffle on the day.

Live music by ‘Mad 4 Trad’ following the Run.

For more details contact one of the following numbers:

Floyd McNeill (086) 8739323, Gerard McCann (087) 2268659 or Peter O’Reilly (087)2734338.

Bailieborough Library: 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 19th November 2018:

Under 7/9/11; All back in full swing now. Thursday in Kingscourt and Friday two groups in Bailieborough. Great to see lots of new men joining our ranks this season which is our tenth indoor season hurling. Jerseys/training tops from most of the local GAA clubs on show, Bailieborough Shamrocks, Kingscourt Stars, Killinkere, Knockbride, Shercock, Cuchulainns (Mullagh) all setting aside their football rivalry to give hurling a shot in the arm. All are very welcome. Indoors will run through all the way to early June 2019 so plenty of time to catch the bug! Equipment supplied to those who don’t have any yet while learning with us. No Kingscourt group training this coming Thursday as the local trade fair have the hall for this week. See you next week.

Under 13; These lads are now finished for the year. We would like to thank them for their commitment this year and congratulate those who won both Feile and U15 league this year. Lots of promise in this squad which we hope will continue into 2019. Thanks to our coaches Colin, Ben and Willie for all their work all year.

Under 15; These lads are now also finished for the year. We thank them for their continuing commitment and recognise their success in both Feile and in the Monaghan league and were only a puck of the ball away from the Cavan Championship. We look forward to 2019 with these lads. Well done.

Senior; Again these lads are now finished for the year. Planning for 2019 is well under way.

The week ahead;

Thursday; No Kingscourt group this week due to trade fair.

Friday; Indoor hurling in Bailieborough Community School Sports Hall tbc. U7/9 from 6-7 and U11 from 7-8. €3 each and water bottle also.

Club contacts;

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

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

Cavan Institute:  Cavan Institute is holding an ‘Information Day’ for post primary students on Saturday, November 24^th from 12 noon to 4.00pm in its Cathedral Road Campus. This will be a great opportunity to discuss career and progression options. For further information, please contact 049 43 32633.

Christmas Craft Fair: Christmas Craft and Gift Fair, Sunday 9th December, Slieve Russell Hotel, 12-5pm, free admission.

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd Committee is available to help cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information, contact: Michael Cullen 087 154 2447 or Edel Fox 086 1004030.

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

Bailieborough Poetry Festival 2018: Bailieborough Poetry Competition:

The Festival will take place from 4^th to 7^th October 2018. The Bailieborough Poetry Prize 2018 is now open for entries. The Poetry Prize 2018 will be an open competition with a first prize of €300 for the winning poet. The judge this year is Noel Monahan and the closing date for the submission of entries is Monday next, September 10^th, 2018. Full competition rules are available on the Bailieborough Poetry website.

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

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

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

‘Hardtimes Chorus’:

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

Bailieborough Mental Health Association:

Bailieborough Mental Health Association will be holding its Annual General Meeting on this Thursday evening, September 6^th at 8.30 pm, in the Bailie Hotel. New members welcome.

‘Race for Grace’:

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

Deepest Sympathy:

Deepest Sympathy is extended to Peter Crosby and family, Curkish on the recent death of Peter’s brother, Gerard (Carrickmacross). Gerard’s Funeral took place in St. Joseph’s Church, Carrickmacross on Monday last, August 27^th.

Bailieborough Walking Group:

Wednesday, September 5^th –  Castle Lake                                                                                               (M) Walk 1.5 hours (E) Walk 1 hour. Walk commences at 7.15pm at Bailieborough Business Centre, Shercock Road, Bailieborough.  This is the final walk of the season. All welcome.

Bailieborough School of Music:

 Lotto results for 01-09-2018.  Numbers Drawn; 3, 13, 16, 22   No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Gerard and Geraldine Larkin; James Gerard Kellett; Terry Smith; Declan McGuirk. Jackpot next week, €4,500.

Bailieborough Tidy Towns:

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

Thanks to all who have already complied with our request.

Children’s Irish Dance Classes;

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

Pilates:

Pilates resuming in Bailieboro Trinity Hall on Tuesday September 11^th, classes at 6.15pm and 7.30pm. Suitable for all levels of fitness, booking essential. Please call Anne 087 2601454.

Adult Irish Dance and Ceilí Classes:

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

Citizen’s Information:

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

Bailieborough ‘Lend A Hand’:

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

Book Reading:

Bailieborough native, Norma MacMaster (née Jameson), will read from her book ‘Silence Under a Stone’ at the Library, on this Thursday September 6^th at 7.30pm. All members of the community are invited to this FREE event!

Balloon Release:

The Annual Balloon Release in Memory of our loved ones who died by Suicide, will be held at Lough Sillan Lake, Shercock on Friday 7^th of September at 7.30pm, sharp. Please bring your own helium balloons. Songs will be sung and a few words said, to remember all our family and friends gone too soon, but never forgotten. All welcome.

Walk, Jog, Run or Crawl!

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

St. Anne’s Folk Choir:

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

‘Vincent’s Shop’:

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

Well Done Leanne:

Well done again to Leanne Kiernan who scored twice for the Republic of Ireland Senior Ladies side in their 4-0 win over Northern Ireland on Friday evening last in Tallaght Stadium, in their FIFA 2019 World Cup qualifier.  Leanne also got the ‘Three’ Player of the Match award for her outstanding performance.

The ‘Open Door Sessions’:

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

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

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

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

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

St. Vincent DePaul: Annual Pilgrimage to Knock:

The annual St. Vincent DePaul Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Saturday next, September 8^th. A bus will be leaving the Community Centre at 8.30am.

First Communion: Parents Meetings:

St. Felim’s, National School, The Vale, –Monday next, September 10^th at 8.00pm and St. Anne’s, National School, Tuesday next, September 11^th at 8.00pm.

Church of Ireland Services for September:

Saturday 8th September: Knockbride 2pm – ‘Through the Roof Harvest’(Harvest service for adults and children with learning difficulties and their carers).

Sunday 9 September: Bailieborough 10:45am – Morning Prayer and Sunday Club, followed by tea and coffee.

Knockbride 12noon – Holy Communion and Sunday Club.

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

Knockbride 12noon – All-Age Service.

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

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

Knockbride 12noon – Morning Prayer.

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

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

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

Bailieborough Business Centre:

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

Hard Luck: Hard Luck but very well done to the Bailieborough Shamrock’s Senior Ladies Football Team and Management in their loss in the Intermediate Championship final on Saturday last. Great experience gained which should help out immensely next year.

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

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

Pilates:

Pilates resumes in Bailieborough Leisure Centre the first week in September for 4 weeks, Wednesday mornings at 10am and Friday mornings at 6:30am.
Also, morning and evening classes available at Cross, Mullagh.
To book, contact Julie 086 3283943, julie@cavanphysicaltherapy.com or FB /JulieCarolanCavanPhysicalTherapy

Annual Pony Drivers and Friends, Memorial Drive 2018:

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

Bailieborough Library:

Everyday Irish – Tuesday evenings 3pm to 5pm

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

Bailieborough Library Parent, Baby and Toddler Group has proven to be a vital life line for all stay-at-home parents who may be new to the area and wish to get out of the house and make new friends. There is a huge range of toys for children to play with, while parents can enjoy a cup of tea and chat.

The group meets at the Library Arts space every Wednesday at 10.30am-12pm. Why not join their Facebook Group and keep up to date with news and events.

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

‘Strides for Life’:

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

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 3rd September 2018

Under 7/9/11;

No training this week, all back to school! Last outdoor hurling next week. U7/9 match in Carrick Sunday morning at 10am tbc and U11 blitz on 3G Breffni Park Monday 10th at 7pm. We then prepare to move indoors.

Above; ECGs Brién and Tómas Williams hold the All Ireland Hurling U21 trophy in the Gaelic grounds in Limerick last Sunday. Tómas had the honour of being a flag bearer as the teams entered the pitch. ECG zippy tops show well also. Well done lads!

Under 15; The lads had a great win v Carrick in the Monaghan league last week.

Above; Mondays U15 squad.

Adult; History makers!

Senior hurling is now up and running. We had our very first match on Thursday last in Inniskeen, putting in a solid performance for a new side. We hope to have another challenge game this coming week as we prepare to enter the Cavan Senior Hurling Championship for the first time. New players especially welcome.

Above; Thursdays historic first ever ECG senior side.

Above; Special thanks to Lagan Brick for their kind sponsorship of senior jerseys for our new side.

L-r; Willie Gaughan ECG, Barry Reilly Lagan Brick, Kathryn O’Flynn Secretary ECG, Gerry White Lagan Brick, Tony McCaffrey Lagan Brick.

The week ahead;

Monday; U13/15 training in Killann at 7pm.

Thursday; Adult training in Killann or match in Kingscourt 7pm tbc.

Sunday; U7/9 away to Carrick 10am tbc.

Club contacts;

U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.

U13; Colin Higgins 087 276 9086.

U15; Pat O’Flaherty 087 450 1524.

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

Adult; Willie/Kathryn above.

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd:

The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd Committee is available to help cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information, contact: Michael Cullen 087 154 2447 or Edel Fox 086 1004030.

Alcoholics Anonymous:

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

Bailieborough Heritage Committee:

The Bailieborough Heritage Committee are holding an ‘Industrial Exhibition’ in Murtagh’s Yard, Main Street, on Saturday next, August 18^th from 12 noon to 9.00pm and also on Sunday next, August 19^th from 11.00am to 5.00pm. This exhibition will show case Machinery, Garden Furniture, Tools and many items of Historical interest from Bailieborough’s industrial past. If you have any item/s or artefacts that you would like displayed, please contact either, Pat Fitzpatrick at 086 063 5856 or Leslie McKeague at 086 2588 488, who will make arrangements for collection and return of items. The Exhibition event is free of charge and all are most welcome.

Heritage Week 2018:

’ My Seven Year Stitch’ Showcases Sally-Ann Duffy’s textile art created during an extraordinary and emotional seven-year period of her life. She believes that the immersion in creative projects through that time has supported her mental health and has been both therapeutic and healing. The art work will be displayed in the beautiful Bailieborough Library arts space until the end of August.

Moybologue Historical Society – Cumann Seanchais Mhaigh Bolg is proud to present details for our Heritage Week 2018 event ‘Moybologue: Stories from the Stones’ on Sunday next, 19th August at 3pm in St. Mary’s Hall, Tierworker, Kells, Co. Meath.

This year our event coincides with the annual Blessings of the Graves in the parish of Tierworker and Moybologue and we hope to take this opportunity to #ShareAStory and #MakeAConnection with people from near and far who are in the parish on the day for Cemetery Sunday.

Our event is completely free-of-charge, there is plenty of parking and there will be plenty of refreshments served.

So come along, catch up with your old and new neighbours, and your ancestors while you’re at it, find out what we’ve been up to and tell us your story!

Bailieborough Mid-Summer Festival:

We are calling on the people of Bailieborough, if you have ideas or would like to give us a helping hand with Festival 2019 or the Christmas Lights 2018, we would greatly appreciate it!! Just contact any committee member who will be able to give you further information.

Bailieborough Walking Group:

Wednesday, August 15^th– Derrygoney/Loughbawn, (A) Walk 2hrs approx. Leaving Bailieborough Library at 6.45pm. Walk commences at Derrygooney School at 7.15pm. From Shercock travel towards Cootehill, at 3.8kilometeres turn right for Ballybay, a further 2km turn left and continue for a further 2.5kilometeres to the school on the right.

Wednesday, August 22nd – Skeagh/ Knockbride East                                                                 (M) – 1.5hr approx. Leaving Bailieborough Library at 7.00pm. Meet at Skeaghville Chalets at 7.15pm.  From Bailieborough take Cavan road for 3 km, turn right for Cootehill Road R191, at 2km take a right at sign for Skeaghville, continue straight on this road for approx 2km. All welcome.

Deepest Sympathy:

Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Kitty, son Raymond, daughters Ann, Carol and Joan, son-in-law Michael, daughters-in-law Rosie, Therese, brothers Aiden, Gerard and Sean Vincent, sister Marie, nieces, nephews, grandchildren Nathan, Alannah, Zarah, Olin, Jill, Brendan and Eleanor, cousins, relatives and friends on the death of Brendan McChesney,
Drumamuck, Bailieborough, Cavan who passed away peacefully at his home, in the loving care of his wife Kitty and Family, following a short illness on Thursday, August 2^nd, 2018. Brendan was pre-deceased by his sister Sr. Helen. Brendan’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Brigid’s Church, Knockbride East on Saturday, August 4^th with burial afterwards in St. Brigid’s Cemetery.

.Bailieborough Tidy Towns:
Keep our town tidy  by buying a reusable blue coffee cup.  For sale now locally in Bailie Stores. All proceeds go to the Tidy Towns.
Also  a ‘ No JUNK MAIL’ on your door helps reduce paper waste. The local ‘Clean Up’ continues on Tuesdays at 7pm.  All welcome.

Safe Pass:

Safepass on Friday 24^th August from 8am -4pm, lunch included, course fee €100. Please contact Bailieborough Business Centre on  042-96 94 716 for further details.

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.:

Our under 13’s are getting ready for the coming season, starting September, and training is on Thursday evenings from 7 – 8pm. New players welcome.

Senior pre-season training is on Sunday mornings at 12.00. All players interested in playing in the first short season (August to November) before calendar soccer comes into effect in 2019 are welcome.

Deepest Sympathy:

Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife, Ann, son Dermot, daughters Olivia and Sharon, sister Peggy, sons-in-law Brendan and Philip, grandchildren Adam, Tom and Faye, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends on the death of Tenny Sexton, Greaghagibney, Grousehall, Bailieborough, Cavan who passed away peacefully at Cavan General Hospital, after a long illness, surrounded by his wife and family on Thursday, August 2^nd. Tenny was predeceased by his sister Maura. Tenny’s Funeral Mass took place in St Michael’s Church, Clifferna on Sunday, August 5^th with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Citizen’s Information:

Please note that there will be NO Citizens Information service at the Library for the month of August. The service resumes on Tuesday, September 4^th at 1.30pm!

Beginners Yoga:

Beginners Yoga takes place every Saturday morning between 9.30 and 10.30am, in Bailieborough Leisure Centre. €60 for six classes/€12 per ‘drop-in’ class. Contact Darren at 086 846 9581 or email darrenclarke@campus.ie for further information. Bring a yoga mat, an open mind and wear comfortable clothing.

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.

Adult Spanish Lessons:

Spanish Adult Lessons are back in September, in Bailieboro Business Centre. Every Tuesday and Wednesday evening, from completely beginners to intermediate level. For more information please ring 0877414735.

St. Vincent DePaul: Annual Pilgrimage to Knock:

The annual St. Vincent DePaul Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Saturday, September 8^th. A bus will be leaving the Community Centre at 8.30am. Booking with 15 bus fare, in Vincent’s Shop, Main Street by Saturday, September 1^st.

Fundraising Table Quiz:

Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club’s Brendan Shevlin—who works for Manor Farm, is heading to Haiti to help with the Haven Chicken Project. Brendan is part of a group from Manor Farm who are going over to build Chicken Farms in Haiti. As part of his efforts Brendan also needs to Fundraise and as part of these Fundraising Efforts, he is having a Table Quiz in Nixy’s, The Square Bar at 10pm on Friday next 17^th, August 2018. All are invited to turn out and support Brendan in his Fundraising Efforts. What a wonderful thing Brendan is doing. All welcome.

Blessing of the Graves:

The Annual Blessing of the Graves will take place in St. Anne’s Cemetery on Sunday, September 2^nd at 12 noon. Now would be the ideal time to look after the grave or a plot of a loved one in preparation for Cemetery Sunday.

Dogs Trust Ireland: Workshop in the Library:

  Thinking of getting a dog for your family? Dogs Trust Ireland will host a workshop at Bailieborough Library on Thursday, August 16^th at 2.30pm, with Education Officer, Paul Cleary and his dog, Magic. The workshop is FREE with lots of information and facts about getting a dog and what to expect!

Church of Ireland Services for August :
Sunday 19 August:

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

Knockbride 12noon – Morning Prayer.

Sunday 26 August:

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

Knockbride 12noon – Morning Prayer.

Bailieborough Business Centre:

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

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

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

Bailieborough Poetry Festival 2018: Bailieborough Poetry Competition:  The Festival will take place from 4^th to 7^th October 2018. The Bailieborough Poetry Prize 2018 is now open for entries. The judge this year is Noel Monahan and the closing date for the submission of entries is Monday, September 10^th, 2018. Full competition rules are available on the Bailieborough Poetry website.

Full details soon but there will be poetry readings, open mics, poetry workshops, the Annual Poetry Competition and an associated Art Exhibition.

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

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

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for August, September and October 2018: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–August 19^th (Sunday 12.30pm), September 15^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), September 23^rd (Sunday, 12.30pm) October 6^th (Saturday, 1.30pm) and October 28^th (Sunday, 12.30pm).

Bailieborough Library:

Everyday Irish – Tuesday evenings 3pm to 5pm

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

Bailieborough Library Parent, Baby and Toddler Group has proven to be a vital life line for all stay-at-home parents who may be new to the area and wish to get out of the house and make new friends. There is a huge range of toys for children to play with, while parents can enjoy a cup of tea and chat.

The group meets at the Library Arts space every Wednesday at 10.30am-12pm. Why not join their Facebook Group and keep up to date with news and events.

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.

All- Ireland Drag Hunt Heats:

The Irish Northern Drag Hunt Association are delighted to host the All Ireland Heats on Saturday the 25th August, starting at 1 pm, at the farm of Patrick Shalvey, Maudabawn. Spectators of all ages very welcome. Presentations, entertainment and refreshments will take place in Connolly’s Pub, Cootehill at 9pm. Everybody very welcome.

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 13th August 2018

Hurling Camogie Camp 2018.

3-day Camp in Kingscourt Stars GAA grounds. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 21/22/23rd August from 10-1.30pm. For boys and girls aged 6-12 (primary school ages). €30 per child. All are very welcome. A great way to get introduced to hurling before joining our club if you haven’t played hurling before. Lots of great hurling activity for all to enjoy. Registration from 9.15 on the first day.

Under 7/9/11; Great trip to Carlanstown on Tuesday last in bright sunshine to play new Meath hurling club North Meath Gaels. We had 2 under 9 sides and one large squad of U11s. Great hurling on show. Training on Monday in Killann at 6.45.

U11s in Carlanstown.

U9s in Carlanstown.

2nd U9 team with their North Meath Gaels friends.

Under 13; The lads now await Cavan competitions.

Under 15; A great win after a long trip to Lisbellaw to take on the hosts on Monday last. We received a walkover in the latest round v Monaghan Harps. Two more regular rounds, v Carrick this Thursday, and Blayney Monday 20th, both in Kingscourt, before the knockout stages.

Mondays U15 squad.

Under 17; Proving very difficult to get fixtures during the summer months. More info at training.

Adult; Training Thursday 7.30 in Killann. New players especially welcome.

The week ahead;

Monday; Training for U7/9/11/13/15 in Killann. U7/9/11 6.45. Older lads 7pm.

Thursday; U15s home to Carrick in Kingscourt 7.30. Adult training 7.30 in Killann.

Club contacts;

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

U13; Colin Higgins 087 276 9086.

U15; Pat O’Flaherty 087 450 1524.

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

Adult; Willie/Kathryn above.

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd:

The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd Committee is available to help cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information, contact: Michael Cullen 087 154 2447 or Edel Fox 086 1004030.

Alcoholics Anonymous:

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

Bailieborough News. August 13^th 2018. Matthew J. Cullen.

Bailieborough Heritage Committee:

The Bailieborough Heritage Committee are holding an ‘Industrial Exhibition’ in Murtagh’s Yard, Main Street, on Saturday next, August 18^th from 12 noon to 9.00pm and also on Sunday next, August 19^th from 11.00am to 5.00pm. This exhibition will show case Machinery, Garden Furniture, Tools and many items of Historical interest from Bailieborough’s industrial past. If you have any item/s or artefacts that you would like displayed, please contact either, Pat Fitzpatrick at 086 063 5856 or Leslie McKeague at 086 2588 488, who will make arrangements for collection and return of items. The Exhibition event is free of charge and all are most welcome.

Heritage Week 2018:

’ My Seven Year Stitch’ Showcases Sally-Ann Duffy’s textile art created during an extraordinary and emotional seven-year period of her life. She believes that the immersion in creative projects through that time has supported her mental health and has been both therapeutic and healing. The art work will be displayed in the beautiful Bailieborough Library arts space until the end of August.

Moybologue Historical Society – Cumann Seanchais Mhaigh Bolg is proud to present details for our Heritage Week 2018 event ‘Moybologue: Stories from the Stones’ on Sunday next, 19th August at 3pm in St. Mary’s Hall, Tierworker, Kells, Co. Meath.

This year our event coincides with the annual Blessings of the Graves in the parish of Tierworker and Moybologue and we hope to take this opportunity to #ShareAStory and #MakeAConnection with people from near and far who are in the parish on the day for Cemetery Sunday.

Our event is completely free-of-charge, there is plenty of parking and there will be plenty of refreshments served.

So come along, catch up with your old and new neighbours, and your ancestors while you’re at it, find out what we’ve been up to and tell us your story!

Bailieborough Mid-Summer Festival:

We are calling on the people of Bailieborough, if you have ideas or would like to give us a helping hand with Festival 2019 or the Christmas Lights 2018, we would greatly appreciate it!! Just contact any committee member who will be able to give you further information.

Bailieborough Walking Group:

Wednesday, August 15^th– Derrygoney/Loughbawn, (A) Walk 2hrs approx. Leaving Bailieborough Library at 6.45pm. Walk commences at Derrygooney School at 7.15pm. From Shercock travel towards Cootehill, at 3.8kilometeres turn right for Ballybay, a further 2km turn left and continue for a further 2.5kilometeres to the school on the right.

Wednesday, August 22nd – Skeagh/ Knockbride East                                                                 (M) – 1.5hr approx. Leaving Bailieborough Library at 7.00pm. Meet at Skeaghville Chalets at 7.15pm.  From Bailieborough take Cavan road for 3 km, turn right for Cootehill Road R191, at 2km take a right at sign for Skeaghville, continue straight on this road for approx 2km. All welcome.

Deepest Sympathy:

Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Kitty, son Raymond, daughters Ann, Carol and Joan, son-in-law Michael, daughters-in-law Rosie, Therese, brothers Aiden, Gerard and Sean Vincent, sister Marie, nieces, nephews, grandchildren Nathan, Alannah, Zarah, Olin, Jill, Brendan and Eleanor, cousins, relatives and friends on the death of Brendan McChesney,
Drumamuck, Bailieborough, Cavan who passed away peacefully at his home, in the loving care of his wife Kitty and Family, following a short illness on Thursday, August 2^nd, 2018. Brendan was pre-deceased by his sister Sr. Helen. Brendan’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Brigid’s Church, Knockbride East on Saturday, August 4^th with burial afterwards in St. Brigid’s Cemetery.

.Bailieborough Tidy Towns:
Keep our town tidy  by buying a reusable blue coffee cup.  For sale now locally in Bailie Stores. All proceeds go to the Tidy Towns.
Also  a ‘ No JUNK MAIL’ on your door helps reduce paper waste. The local ‘Clean Up’ continues on Tuesdays at 7pm.  All welcome.

Safe Pass:

Safepass on Friday 24^th August from 8am -4pm, lunch included, course fee €100. Please contact Bailieborough Business Centre on  042-96 94 716 for further details.

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.:

Our under 13’s are getting ready for the coming season, starting September, and training is on Thursday evenings from 7 – 8pm. New players welcome.

Senior pre-season training is on Sunday mornings at 12.00. All players interested in playing in the first short season (August to November) before calendar soccer comes into effect in 2019 are welcome.

Deepest Sympathy:

Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife, Ann, son Dermot, daughters Olivia and Sharon, sister Peggy, sons-in-law Brendan and Philip, grandchildren Adam, Tom and Faye, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends on the death of Tenny Sexton, Greaghagibney, Grousehall, Bailieborough, Cavan who passed away peacefully at Cavan General Hospital, after a long illness, surrounded by his wife and family on Thursday, August 2^nd. Tenny was predeceased by his sister Maura. Tenny’s Funeral Mass took place in St Michael’s Church, Clifferna on Sunday, August 5^th with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Citizen’s Information:

Please note that there will be NO Citizens Information service at the Library for the month of August. The service resumes on Tuesday, September 4^th at 1.30pm!

Beginners Yoga:

Beginners Yoga takes place every Saturday morning between 9.30 and 10.30am, in Bailieborough Leisure Centre. €60 for six classes/€12 per ‘drop-in’ class. Contact Darren at 086 846 9581 or email darrenclarke@campus.ie for further information. Bring a yoga mat, an open mind and wear comfortable clothing.

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.

Adult Spanish Lessons:

Spanish Adult Lessons are back in September, in Bailieboro Business Centre. Every Tuesday and Wednesday evening, from completely beginners to intermediate level. For more information please ring 0877414735.

St. Vincent DePaul: Annual Pilgrimage to Knock:

The annual St. Vincent DePaul Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Saturday, September 8^th. A bus will be leaving the Community Centre at 8.30am. Booking with 15 bus fare, in Vincent’s Shop, Main Street by Saturday, September 1^st.

Fundraising Table Quiz:

Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club’s Brendan Shevlin—who works for Manor Farm, is heading to Haiti to help with the Haven Chicken Project. Brendan is part of a group from Manor Farm who are going over to build Chicken Farms in Haiti. As part of his efforts Brendan also needs to Fundraise and as part of these Fundraising Efforts, he is having a Table Quiz in Nixy’s, The Square Bar at 10pm on Friday next 17^th, August 2018. All are invited to turn out and support Brendan in his Fundraising Efforts. What a wonderful thing Brendan is doing. All welcome.

Blessing of the Graves:

The Annual Blessing of the Graves will take place in St. Anne’s Cemetery on Sunday, September 2^nd at 12 noon. Now would be the ideal time to look after the grave or a plot of a loved one in preparation for Cemetery Sunday.

Dogs Trust Ireland: Workshop in the Library:

  Thinking of getting a dog for your family? Dogs Trust Ireland will host a workshop at Bailieborough Library on Thursday, August 16^th at 2.30pm, with Education Officer, Paul Cleary and his dog, Magic. The workshop is FREE with lots of information and facts about getting a dog and what to expect!

Church of Ireland Services for August :
Sunday 19 August:

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

Knockbride 12noon – Morning Prayer.

Sunday 26 August:

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

Knockbride 12noon – Morning Prayer.

Bailieborough Business Centre:

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

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

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

Bailieborough Poetry Festival 2018: Bailieborough Poetry Competition:  The Festival will take place from 4^th to 7^th October 2018. The Bailieborough Poetry Prize 2018 is now open for entries. The judge this year is Noel Monahan and the closing date for the submission of entries is Monday, September 10^th, 2018. Full competition rules are available on the Bailieborough Poetry website.

Full details soon but there will be poetry readings, open mics, poetry workshops, the Annual Poetry Competition and an associated Art Exhibition.

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

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

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for August, September and October 2018: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–August 19^th (Sunday 12.30pm), September 15^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), September 23^rd (Sunday, 12.30pm) October 6^th (Saturday, 1.30pm) and October 28^th (Sunday, 12.30pm).

Bailieborough Library:

Everyday Irish – Tuesday evenings 3pm to 5pm

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

Bailieborough Library Parent, Baby and Toddler Group has proven to be a vital life line for all stay-at-home parents who may be new to the area and wish to get out of the house and make new friends. There is a huge range of toys for children to play with, while parents can enjoy a cup of tea and chat.

The group meets at the Library Arts space every Wednesday at 10.30am-12pm. Why not join their Facebook Group and keep up to date with news and events.

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.

All- Ireland Drag Hunt Heats:

The Irish Northern Drag Hunt Association are delighted to host the All Ireland Heats on Saturday the 25th August, starting at 1 pm, at the farm of Patrick Shalvey, Maudabawn. Spectators of all ages very welcome. Presentations, entertainment and refreshments will take place in Connolly’s Pub, Cootehill at 9pm. Everybody very welcome.

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 13th August 2018

Hurling Camogie Camp 2018.

3-day Camp in Kingscourt Stars GAA grounds. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 21/22/23rd August from 10-1.30pm. For boys and girls aged 6-12 (primary school ages). €30 per child. All are very welcome. A great way to get introduced to hurling before joining our club if you haven’t played hurling before. Lots of great hurling activity for all to enjoy. Registration from 9.15 on the first day.

Under 7/9/11; Great trip to Carlanstown on Tuesday last in bright sunshine to play new Meath hurling club North Meath Gaels. We had 2 under 9 sides and one large squad of U11s. Great hurling on show. Training on Monday in Killann at 6.45.

U11s in Carlanstown.

U9s in Carlanstown.

2nd U9 team with their North Meath Gaels friends.

Under 13; The lads now await Cavan competitions.

Under 15; A great win after a long trip to Lisbellaw to take on the hosts on Monday last. We received a walkover in the latest round v Monaghan Harps. Two more regular rounds, v Carrick this Thursday, and Blayney Monday 20th, both in Kingscourt, before the knockout stages.

Mondays U15 squad.

Under 17; Proving very difficult to get fixtures during the summer months. More info at training.

Adult; Training Thursday 7.30 in Killann. New players especially welcome.

The week ahead;

Monday; Training for U7/9/11/13/15 in Killann. U7/9/11 6.45. Older lads 7pm.

Thursday; U15s home to Carrick in Kingscourt 7.30. Adult training 7.30 in Killann.

Club contacts;

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

U13; Colin Higgins 087 276 9086.

U15; Pat O’Flaherty 087 450 1524.

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

Adult; Willie/Kathryn above.

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd:

The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd Committee is available to help cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information, contact: Michael Cullen 087 154 2447 or Edel Fox 086 1004030.

Alcoholics Anonymous:

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