Bailieborough News. April 20^th   2017 Matthew J. Cullen.

St. Anne’s Church: Renovations Update

The renovations to the Church and the Parish Centre have been progressing well over the past few weeks. The blockwork on the extension to the Sacristy has almost been completed and the chimney at the back of the Church which was causing dampness in the Sacristy and the Sanctuary area of the Church has been demolished. In the Parish Centre, the basement area has been stripped and new floors have been laid to accommodate a new meeting room, office and storage space. On the ground floor, the old sitting room is being converted into a meeting space and the kitchen and toilets are being re-arranged to accommodate public use. The chimneys which were allowing water to access the building have been demolished and new ones built.

Over the coming weeks work will begin on the flat roofs which are in a very poor state. At present, there is at least 2 to 3 inches of water trapped between the insulation and the concrete ceilings. Work will also begin shortly on the interior of the Sacristy and the Church.

Unfortunately, because of the nature of the works involved, and the poor condition of the interior, the Church Area Finance Committee have been advised that the Church will have to close during the summer for three to four weeks, from Monday, June 26^th. This period will enable the pews to be removed and the painting, electrical and flooring works to proceed unhindered.

During this time, the Community School Board of Management have kindly given permission to use the Assembly Hall for Saturday evening and Sunday morning Masses. The Community Centre will be used for week-day Masses and in the event of Funerals, St. Anne’s Church, Killann, St. Patrick’s Church, Tierworker and St. Brigid’s Church, Tunnyduff, will be available.

‘Bailie Bunny’ is revealed at Shamrocks Camogie Cake Sale!

So Leanne Kiernan—our Irish International soccer player, is the second ‘Bailie Bunny’!!!!!!! Congratulations to the Bailieborough Camogie Club on a brilliant fund raising idea. Huge credit to all the people involved. And great to see such big numbers turn out for the Cake Sale on Easter Sunday morning. Thanks to everyone who supported this event and purchased tickets.

Holy Week and Easter Ceremonies in St. Annes

Thank you to all who assisted in preparing and celebrating the Holy Week and Easter Liturgies here in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough, especially the Parish Pastoral Council and Liturgy Group, the Sacristan, May Cassidy and caretaker, Sadie Clarke, the Choirs and their directors, Thomas Hanley, Sean O’Reilly, Derek Eakins, Tracy Carroll and Brigid Donohoe, the musicians, the Ministers of the Word, the Ministers of the Eucharist, the gift bearers, the altar servers, the First Communion Parents Committee and the parents and children of the First Communion classes who participated on Holy Thursday.

A special word of thanks to Marie Guckian, Geraldine Reilly, Brigid Donohoe, Ciaran Purcell and Sean O’Reilly who gave their time to prepare the Church, Rose Fitzpatrick who organised the various ministers, all of you who attended in such large numbers and all who helped in any way over Easter week.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for April, May and June 2017

The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–Saturday, April 15^th (Easter Vigil, 9.00pm), April 30^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), May 6^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), May 21^st (Sunday, 12.30pm), June 10^th (Saturday, 1.30pm) and June 25^th (Sunday, 1.00pm).

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.

Pilates Resumes

Pilates resumes in Bailieborough Leisure Centre on Wednesday, 26^th April at 10am and Cormeen Sports Complex on Tuesday, 25^th April at 10am.

Monday and Wednesday evening classes also available at Cross, Mullagh.

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

Festival Meeting: There will be a meeting in the Bailieborough Development Association building on Monday next, 24 April at 8.00pm, with a view to having a small festival in the town. Anyone who wishes to attend or has any helpful ideas are more than welcome.  All welcome.

Easter at the Library: Spring into Storytime at your local Library with stories for children aged 5-8 years on Thursday April 20^th from 3.15pm-4pm. No charge but children must be registered with the Library to partake. Remember it is FREE to join your local Library!

Easter Workshop for all children aged 6-10 years on Thursday, April 20th from 2.30pm-4.30pm. Bookings to 042 9665779 or at the library desk. Places are limited at €2 per child. Note: all children participating must be registered with the Library and REMEMBER it is FREE to join.

“Spanish Coffee Mornings”Learn Spanish in a friendly environment while enjoying a cup of tea or coffee… Lessons will take place every Tuesday morning from 10 to 11. Starting soon!!! Also one to one lessons and Grinds available.  For more information please contact Lydia on 0877414735.

Cycle Against Suicide

Hey folks. Bailieborough Community School are hosting the Cycle Against Suicide around Ireland cycle event on Thurs April 27th,

The only venue in Cavan!

If you are interested in registering for the leg from Castleblaney to Bailieborough, please check out the website. www.cycleagainstsuicide.com

Refreshments and an afternoon of health promotion activities available for all participants. Are you up for it? Please spread the word, if you can, for a very good cause. Much appreciated.

We anticipate over 300 cyclists will be arriving in Bailieborough on Thursday 27^th April, come out and show your support for this very worthy cause.

Bridge Results 

Tuesday, April 11^th: First: Una and Jimmy Stafford, Second:  Maresa Liggan and Kathy O’Sullivan. Best Gross: Patsy Corcoran and Teresa O’Reilly. Third: Vera Bell and Patty Clarke.

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

Bailieborough Red Cross

Approximately 35 people in the Tierworker area were recently trained over 3 separate nights in Cardiac First Response. Thanks to all who made the effort to attend. It cannot be stressed enough about the importance of learning these potentially lifesaving skills. If you would be interested in doing this course or any other First Aid course contact us and we will advise you of dates if any available.

Bailieborough School of Music

Lotto results for 15/04/17.  Numbers Drawn; 2, 6, 12, 18.  No Jackpot Winner. Luck Dip (€25) Winners, Laura Flanagan, Highfield; Emily & Lucia, Monaghanoose; Rose Brady; Niall Comey, Kells Rd. Jackpot next week, €2,600.

Entries to ‘Summer Draw’, John Reilly; Claire Sharkey, Termon; Mary Kelly, Kells Rd; Seamus & Cara Clarke, Drumooslin.

Knockbride Macra

Knockbride Macra in conjunction with ‘Fáilte Bar’ are holding an ‘Open Mic and Trad’ night from 9.00pm on Saturday next, April 22^nd. Plenty of entertainment guaranteed and everyone invited to partake.

On Saturday, April 29^th, Knockbride Macra host a ‘Children’s Cinema Day’ in Tunnyduff Hall. Doors open for first movie at 1.00pm and for second movie at 4.00pm. Popcorn and drinks will be included for €5 per child. For further information, please contact 085 756 0534.

Bailieborough Walking Group

Bailieborough Walking Group host three walks during this year’s Cavan Walking Festival.

Saturday 29th April, 5k Forest Walk commencing at Bailieborough Business Centre at 11am.

Tuesday 2nd May, 5k Dun a Ri forest walk commencing at Cabra School, Shercock Rd., Kingscourt at 7pm.

Thursday 4th May 10k Lough an Leagh walk commencing at the picnic area Lough an Leagh at 7pm. All welcome.

Ramor Theatre

On Thursday 20^th April Ramor Theatre will present PEOPLE, PLACE AND A STORY, A NEW WRITING SHOWCASE. Performed by local established actors it will include Monologues, Duologues and Scene’s.

On Friday 21^st April, EILISH O’CARROLL – LIVE, LOVE LAUGH. Best known as Winnie in ‘Mrs Brown’s Boys’, Eilish looks back on her life in a wonderfully funny and poignant way.

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 17th April 2017

Under 6/8/10; The lads take a well-earned break and will return after the Easter break. Some of the U10s will train outdoors with the U12s as they prepare for our tournaments through May and June.

Under 12; The next round of the Cavan U12 Spring league is scheduled for this coming Saturday where we play Ballinamore on the 3G at 3pm.

First round of Monaghan U12 HL begins on the 8th May.

Under 14; Another good performance and win in the Monaghan league where we entertained Carrickmacross in Kingscourt on Monday last. We thank Kingscourt Stars for the use of their facilities. The next round is away against Monaghan Harps TBC.

Under 16; Monaghan U16 HL begins May 8th. Fixtures next week.

Hurling training times and venues;

Kingscourt group; Under 6/8/10; EASTER BREAK NO HURLING.

Thursday 6.45-7.45pm for all U6/8/10 in the Community Centre. €3 each and bring water bottle.

Bailieborough group U6/8/10; EASTER BREAK NO HURLING

Friday at the Bailieborough Community School Sports Hall. U6/8 from 6-7. Under 10 from 7-8pm. €3 each and bring the water bottle.

Under 12/14/16/18; All training mostly on Mondays from now on.

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

The week ahead; Saturday; U12 league v Ballinamore on the 3G Breffni Park 3pm.

TBC- U14 Monaghan league v Monaghan Harps.

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.

If any readers have items of interest to be included in the Bailieborough News, (Obituaries, News Items, Sports, etc…), please e-mail: mattie42@eircom.net or call 042 9666200.

Bailieborough News. April 6^th  2017 Matthew J. Cullen.

Bailieborough Courthouse and Castle Lake Demense: Updates

The Bailieborough Development Association have secured €100,000 funding under Rural Economic Development Zone for the refurbishment of the offices in the Courthouse. This space will be available for shared work space to start-ups and small businesses.

We are in the tendering process for architectural services to draw up plans to engage a contractor. We hope to have works underway on the office space by June 2017. We have applied for funding under Peace to carry out works in the main Courtroom area. A decision on this application is awaited.

Castle Lake Project – A set of steps have been completed leading to the Brothers Graves. This work was completed by TÙS and CE workers and has been praised by all who have seen it for the excellent craftsmanship and quality of the work. Bailieborough Men’s Shed have been busy making additional seating to be placed around the forest and lake. This will make the forest more accessible to those who may have felt the walk too long in the past. March 9th and 10^th saw the Community Planting of The Peace Forest. Coillte sponsored 2,000 Hardwood plants, prepared the area and allowed the Community access to the area to plant the forest. This was a wonderful 2 days with a visit by Minister Heather Humphreys who met with children from Bailieborough Community School Transition Year Programme and their course co-ordinator Ms Mary McMullen. Many thanks to all the volunteers over 200 people and special thanks to John Connolly – Forest Manager Coillte and Pat Sheridan Forest Technician Coillte.   Our next project is to improve the signage around the lake and forest, to provide directional and information signage for visitors to the forest. There will be 3 walkways outlined on the signage, with information on the history and heritage of the site. We have applied to the Heritage Council for grant aid to assist with this programme. We are continually examining future opportunities for the Castle Lake and are privileged to have a permit from Coillte to do so.

‘Emer’s Evening’: (All proceeds go to St. Felim’s N.S. Playground)

Padraic and Lisa McIntyre held a fundraiser for Temple Street Children’s Hospital after their daughter Emer was born. It was called ‘Emer’s Evening for Temple Street’. To mark the fifth anniversary of this occasion, they are hosting it again. This time they have kindly offered that all proceeds will go to St. Felim’s N.S. Playground.

Emer’s Evening will take place in the Bailie Hotel, on Sunday, April 9^th. Doors will open at 7.30pm with the show starting at 8.00pm, sharp. Tickets are €25 and are on sale from The Bailie Hotel and SuperValu.

The line –up for this event is one of the best ever assembled in the town: House Band—Kudos, MC’S on the night—Neal and Fergal Tully (The Goggle Box Twins), The Strypes, Charlie McGettigan (Eurovision Winner), Kevin McGahern (The Republic of Telly), Elenor Shanley (Singer), Michael Harding (Writer), Seamus O’Rourke (Writer and Actor), Saramai Leech (Singer/Songwriter), Geoff Minogue and Mike Sheehan (Fair City), Jane McGrath and Pa Ryan (Red Rock), Aoibhinn McGinity and Ian Lloyd Anderson (Love/ Hate), Manus Halligan (Actor), Peter Daly (Actor), Janet Moran (Actress), Aaron Monaghan (Actor), Clare Monnelly (Actress) and Jayne Origan and friends (Musical Theatre) and Conor McIntyre (Brother).

As the event will probably sell-out very quickly, patrons are advised to secure them as quickly as possible for what will be one of the events of the year!!

Easter and Holy Week Ceremonies at St. Annes: Passion Sunday: Vigil Mass at 7.00pm on Saturday, April 8^th and Morning Mass at 10.00am on Sunday, April 9^th.

Holy Thursday, April 13^th —Chrism Mass in the Cathedral of St. Patrick and St. Felim, Cavan at 11.30am. Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 8.00pm in St. Annes.

Good Friday, April 14^th: Celebration of the Lord’s Passion at 3.00pm. Prayer around the Cross at 8.00pm.

Easter Vigil: Holy Saturday at 9.00pm. Confessions will also take place in St. Anne’s on Holy Saturday from 12 noon to 3.00pm.

Easter Sunday: Mass of the Lord’s Resurrection at 10.00am.

Deepest Sympathy

Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Celia, sons Damien, John, Gabriel and Raymond, daughter Deborah, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces and extended family on the death of Sean Kelly, Drumacarrow, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who died on Saturday, 11^th March 2017, peacefully at Fairlawns Nursing Home, Bailieborough. Sean’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church on Monday, March 13^th and following which, his remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery.

Deepest Sympathy is extended to husband John and son David, sister Olive, sister-in-law Angela, nieces, nephews and extended family circle on the death of Mrs Iris Johnston (nee Weir), Church Lane, Bailieborough, Co Cavan, who passed away peacefully at the Mater Hospital, Dublin on Wednesday, March 22^nd , 2017.

Iris’s Funeral Service took place in Bailieborough Parish Church on Saturday, March 25^th with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Deepest sympathy is extended to wife, Joan on the death of her husband, James (Jimmy) Fisher, Gransha Road, Dondonald, Belfast and formerly of Tattyreagh, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan who died on Monday, 13^th March, at his residence. Jimmy’s Funeral Service took place in Belfast with burial in Urcher Graveyard, Bailieborough on Thursday, March 16^th.

Bailieborough Group of Parishes: Easter 2017:. This Easter we will celebrate at a variety of services.

Saturday, April 8^th:  ‘Messy Church’ from2.00pm to 4.00pm in the Bailieborough Church Hall. ‘Messy Church’ is an interactive service for all the family!

Friday, April 14^th: Our Good Friday Services will be in Shercock at 7pm and Knockbride at 8.30pm.

Easter Sunday, April 16^th: There will be two services on Easter Sunday:

At 6.20am we will meet outside Mullagh Church for a Sunrise Service followed by a light breakfast.

At 10:45am we will have a traditional Service of Holy Communion in Bailieborough Church, followed by tea and coffee in the hall. All of these services and gatherings are open to everybody.

Monday, April 17^th: Church Family Picnic and Games at 12pm in the grounds of the Rectory in Bailieborough. Food, fun and games for all ages, just remember to bring your lunch and a blanket to sit on!

Big Bake-Off: The Temple Street ‘Big Bake-Off’ takes place on April 7-8 in Tesco, Bailieborough. Temple Street are hoping to raise 100,000 for a new machine for premature babies and Tesco are hosting a huge Cake Sale on Friday, April 7^th and a ‘Fun Day’ with Face Painting, Popcorn, Candyfloss and Slush Puppies and a fab DJ on Saturday, April 8^th. Everyone very welcome to support this worthy cause.

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.

Social Dancing: Social Dancing in the Community Centre this month is on Saturday next, 8^th of April. Music is by Patsy Heart and Country Storm. Patsy himself is well known for his Jim Reeves like singing. Don’t miss it. Refreshments will be served as usual. Everyone welcome.

Bailieborough Tidy Towns

Bailieborough Tidy Towns need lots of help on ‘Spring Clean Day’ on Saturday next, April 8^th 2017.  Show how you care for your town and environment and come along to the Market Square at11 am. All helpers will be entered into a free draw. All volunteers welcome.

Cavan Birdwatch

Cavan Birdwatch outing to Glenfarne Forest park this Sunday, 9th April.

Meeting at the old ‘Ballroom of Romance’ at 12.00 noon.

Walk approx. 5 k. Guided walk looking at woodland birds and flowers.

Wear sturdy walking shoes or boots. Bring packed lunch. Contact 087 7735487 for more information.

Safe Pass

Safe Pass at Bailieborough Business Centre on Friday, 14^th April from 8am – 4pm. Lunch included €100.00 Call 042- 96 94 716.

RUN/WALK/JOG/CRAWL: Join us on Mondays and Wednesdays to run, walk, jog or crawl at Bailieborough Community Centre at 8pm.  Enjoy tea, biscuits and fruit afterwards.  All welcome.

Hardtimes Chorus—Easter Monday Fundraiser

Hardtimes Chorus is planning an exciting new show this October. Please support the charity work of our group and take part in this fundraiser on Easter Monday, April 17^th. Run, Jog, Walk or Crawl!! Distances to suit everyone—1K, 3K, 5K or 10K. Registration from 5.30pm at the Community Centre with the event commencing at 6.00pm. Entry fees are Adults, €10, Children, €5 and Family, €15. Prize for the best Easter Novelty Outfit. Refreshments afterwards in the Community Centre.

Bridge Results: Bridge Results, Tuesday, March 16^th: First: Teresa O’Reilly and Joy Jameson, Second: Kathleen McArdle and Helen Clarke. Best Gross: Anne Brady and Gemma McCabe. Third: Pattie Clarke and Rose Brennan.

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

Bailieborough Women’s Group

The Bailieborough Women’s Group continue to meet fortnightly in the Community Centre from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Lots of interesting activities and holidays. The next meeting is on Friday, April 7^th. New members most welcome.

Bailieborough School of Music

Lotto results for 1/04/17.  Numbers Drawn; 6, 14, 16, 18.  No Jackpot Winner. Luck Dip (€25) Winners, Charles Farrelly; John Reilly; John Rooney, Curkish; James Cooney, Jnr, Curkish. Jackpot next week, €2,400.

Bailieborough School of Music Lotto Launch Summer Give-away Draw.

Starting on Saturday April 8^th 2017, in addition to our usual Jackpot and Lucky Dip Draws, 4 names will be entered into our Summer Give-away Draw which will take place in the Bailie Hotel on Saturday, August 19^th 2017. 1^st prize a Select Hotel Weekend Break for 2, 2^nd prize €50 Bailie Hotel voucher, 3^rd prize €50 Fox’s Bar and Restaurant voucher. Remember envelopes are on sale in usual outlets around the town and through our sellers every Saturday night. Yearly subscription forms are also available and can be downloaded from our website. Your continued support is very much appreciated.

Reconciliation Service for Easter

A Reconciliation Service for Easter will take place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Sunday next, April 9^th (Passion Sunday), at 7.00pm. Confessions will be heard by the Priests of the Pastoral Centre as part of a scripture service. Confessions for Easter will also take place on Holy Saturday, April 15^th from 12 noon to 3.00pm.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for April, May and June 2017: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–April 8^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), Saturday, April 15^th (Easter Vigil, 9.00pm), April 30^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), May 6^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), May 21^st (Sunday, 12.30pm), June 10^th (Saturday, 1.30pm) and June 25^th (Sunday, 1.00pm).

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.

Bailieborough Celtic A.F.C: Summer Soccer is back for 2017 with Under 8’s, 9’s and 10’s training on Thursday evenings from 6pm to 7pm AT THE Vale Grounds. We expect to start the CMUL Summer Soccer season in June with home and away fixtures being played up until the end of August.

Registration evening for Summer Soccer (boys and girls aged 7 to 10) is changed to Thursday evening, 13th April 2017, between 7 and 8pm. Depending on numbers interested in registering for Academy Soccer (Under 7 age group) we intend to train on Saturday afternoons. More information on this age group will follow registration evening.

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 3rd April 2017:

 Under 6/8/10; Training continues as normal indoors. This week will be the last indoor session for our Under 10s as they will move outdoors for our annual tournament on Mondays in May and June. U6/8s will remain indoors until late May. We go to our friends in Carrick again this coming Saturday 5-6pm in the Phoenix Centre for another small blitz. They will then get a nice break for Easter and return to training at the end of April.

Under 12; Another comprehensive win for the boys this time v Woodford in the Spring League on Saturday last. Good work and skill being shown by these boys many making the step up to U12 for the first time.

Under 14; The Cavan Féile qualifying competition will take place this coming Saturday on the 3G at Breffni Park. The lads are hoping to qualify for National Féile na nGael which this year is being held in Carlow/Kilkenny/Wexford in June.

Celtic Challenge, intercounty U17 competition this year in May. A competitive group with Meath/Cavan/Louth/Monaghan/Longford and Leitrim. We aim to have even more of our boys on this panel this year. Training this Wednesday at 6.30 on the 3G with challenge games coming up in preparation for the main competition.

Hurling training times and venues; Kingscourt group; Under 6/8/10; Thursday 6.45-7.45pm for all U6/8/10 in the Community Centre. €3 each and bring water bottle.

Bailieborough group U6/8/10; Friday at the Bailieborough Community School Sports Hall. U6/8 from 6-7. Under 10 from 7-8pm. €3 each and bring the water bottle.

 Under 12/14/16/18; All training will move to Monday from next week 10th April with both the long evenings and the rule which says hurling to be played on Mondays. Time and venue tbc.

Under 16/18s will begin training when the minor football league is over. For all info on these age groups then please contact​ Kathryn 087 244 1371.

The week ahead; Monday- U14 Monaghan League away to Cootehill 6.30 Wednesday – U17 Celtic Challenge Squad training Breffni Park. Thursday Kingscourt U6/8/10 training indoors in the Community Centre 6.45-7.45 for all. Friday Bailieborough U6/8/10 training indoors in the Community School Sports Hall. U6/8 6-7pm. U10 7-8pm.  Saturday U6/8/10 blitz indoors in Phoenix Centre Carrickmacross 5-6pm. Saturday, U12 league game, U14s Feile qualification competition.

Tanagh Outdoor Education and Training Centre will be running a Kayak Skills Camp on the 10th-12th April from 10am-2pm daily for 9-16 year olds and a Forest School Camp Craft on the 19th-21st April from 10am-2pm daily for 6-12 year olds. Camps are run by highly qualified and experienced instructors. Contact Philomena on 049 5552988 to book your place.

Fíor Ceili: Fíor Céili practice takes place in the Killinkere GAA Centre every Wednesday at 8.30pm. All welcome.

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.

If any readers have items of interest to be included in the Bailieborough News, (Obituaries, News Items, Sports, etc…), please e-mail: mattie42@eircom.net or call 042 9666200.

Bailieborough News. March 30^th 2017 Matthew J. Cullen.

Emer’s Evening’: (All proceeds go to St. Felim’s N.S. Playground)

Padraic and Lisa McIntyre held a fundraiser for Temple Street Children’s Hospital after their daughter Emer was born. It was called ‘Emer’s Evening for Temple Street’. To mark the fifth anniversary of this occasion, they are hosting it again. This time they have kindly offered that all proceeds will go to St. Felim’s N.S. Playground.

Emer’s Evening will take place in the Bailie Hotel, on Sunday, April 9^th. Doors will open at 7.30pm with the show starting at 8.00pm, sharp. Tickets are €25 and are on sale from The Bailie Hotel and SuperValu.

The line –up for this event is one of the best ever assembled in the town: House Band—Kudos, MC’S on the night—Neal and Fergal Tully (The Goggle Box Twins), The Strypes, Charlie McGettigan (Eurovision Winner), Kevin McGahern (The Republic of Telly), Elenor Shanley (Singer), Michael Harding (Writer), Seamus O’Rourke (Writer and Actor), Saramai Leech (Singer/Songwriter), Geoff Minogue and Mike Sheehan (Fair City), Jane McGrath and Pa Ryan (Red Rock), Aoibhinn McGinity and Ian Lloyd Anderson (Love/ Hate), Manus Halligan (Actor), Peter Daly (Actor), Janet Moran (Actress), Aaron Monaghan (Actor), Clare Monnelly (Actress) and Jayne Origan and friends (Musical Theatre) and Conor McIntyre (Brother).

As the event will probably sell-out very quickly, patrons are advised to secure them as quickly as possible for what will be one of the events of the year!!

Bailieborough Celtic A.F.C

Summer Soccer is back for 2017 with Under 8’s, 9’s and 10’s training on Thursday evenings from 6pm to 7pm AT THE Vale Grounds. We expect to start the CMUL Summer Soccer season in June with home and away fixtures being played up until the end of August. Registration for all players is on Thursday, 30th March. Depending on numbers interested in registering for Academy Soccer (Under 7 age group) we intend to train on Saturday afternoons. More information on this age group will follow registration evening.

Deepest Sympathy

Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Sadie, son David, daughter-in-law Lena, grandchildren Charlie and Eva, sister Molly and extended family and friends on the death of Robert (Bobby) Gray, Adelaide Road, Bailieborough, Co Cavan, who died on Wednesday, 8th March 2017 peacefully, at Cavan General Hospital. Bobby’s Funeral Service took place in Bailieborough Parish Church on Saturday, March 11^th with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Deepest Sympathy is extended to son Brian, daughter Brid and grandchildren Brendan, Brian and Darragh Roe and Elaine McDermott, great grandchildren, nephew Brian and extended family and friends on the death of Mary (Mollie) Farrell (nee Carolan), Tunnyduff, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who died on Thursday, 9^th  March 2017, peacefully at her residence in her 103rd year. Mollie’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Brigid’s Church, Knockbride West on Saturday, March 11^th with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Celia, sons Damien, John, Gabriel and Raymond, daughter Deborah, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces and extended family on the death of Sean Kelly, Drumacarrow, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who died on Saturday, 11^th March 2017, peacefully at Fairlawns Nursing Home, Bailieborough. Sean’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church on Monday, March 13^th and following which, his remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery.

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 Tidy Towns: Bailieborough Tidy Towns are looking for lots of help on ‘Spring Clean Day’ on Saturday, April 8^th, 2017.  Please come along to the Market Square at 11am. Show how you are proud of your town and care for the environment. All volunteers welcome.

Well Done: Well done to Bailieborough Community School’s Under 16 Camogie side who defeated Our Lady’s Secondary School, Castleblayney in the Ulster Junior D Final. The final score was 8-5 to 5-3. Congratulations to all players and mentors on being Ulster Champions after a 22year wait from the last one!

RUN/WALK/JOG/CRAWL: Join us on Mondays and Wednesdays to run, walk, jog or crawl at Bailieborough Community Centre at 8pm.  Enjoy tea, biscuits and fruit afterwards.  All welcome.

Bridge Results: Bridge Results, Tuesday, March 21^st: First: Patsy Corcoran and Anne Brady, Second: Gemma McCabe and Olive Kellett. Best Gross: Teresa O’Reilly and Joy Jameson. Third: Kathleen Keenan and Joan O’Reilly.

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

Bailieborough School of Music: Lotto results for 25/03/17.  Numbers Drawn; 5, 11, 13, 14.  No Jackpot Winner. Luck Dip (€25) Winners, Teresa Cooney, Tierworker; Collette Gemmell, Leiter, Kingscourt; Mick Kearney, The Vale; Jake Hand, Canningstown. Jackpot next week, €2,300.

Bailieborough School of Music AGM will be held in Bailie Hotel tonight, Wednesday, March 29th at 8pm, everyone welcome.

Reconciliation Service for Easter: A Reconciliation Service for Easter will take place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Sunday, April 9^th (Passion Sunday), at 7.00pm. Confessions will be heard by the Priests of the Pastoral Centre as part of a scripture service. Confessions for Easter will also take place on Holy Saturday, April 15^th from 12 noon to 3.00pm.

Bailieborough Social Day Group: The next get-together of the Bailieborough Social Day Group will take place on Wednesday, March 29^th from 2.30pm to 4.30pm in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. New members always welcome.

Knockbride Variety Show: Knockbride Variety Show are hosting their 9th Annual Variety Show on Thursday 30th, Friday 31st of March and Saturday 1st of April. Doors open each night at 8pm and the show will commence at 8.30pm. An extravaganza of Comedy, Song, Music and Dance.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for April, May and June 2017: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–April 8^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), Saturday, April 15^th (Easter Vigil, 9.00pm), April 30^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), May 6^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), May 21^st (Sunday, 12.30pm), June 10^th (Saturday, 1.30pm) and June 25^th (Sunday, 1.00pm).

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 27th March 2017

Under 6/8/10; Training continues every Thursday and Friday. Possible blitz next week again in Carrick. Keep up the good work.

Above; Kingscourt U6/8/10 training group Thursday.

Above; Bailieborough U6/8/10 training group Friday.

Under 12;

The lads had a very convincing win over Cootehill last week in the Spring league. The weather has played havoc with the fixtures so next Saturday we will have a double round on the 3G at Breffni v Woodford and Ballinamore. Full squad attendance required.

The first round of the Monaghan league is scheduled for next Monday, 3rd April, away to Cootehill. Full attendance required at Wednesdays training in St. Annes Park, Bailieborough GAA, at 6.30. Outstanding memberships must be paid up at this session.

Celtic Challenge, intercounty U17 competition this year in May. A competitive group with Meath/Cavan/Louth/Monaghan/Longford and Leitrim. We aim to have even more of our boys on this panel this year. Training this Wednesday at 6.30 on the 3G.

Adult hurling;

We are going to give adult club hurling a go this year. Most likely on a recreational basis in the first instance unless we unearth a huge demand! Anyone interested in helping to set this up be it as a player, coach/manager, administration etc is very welcome to join the setup. We hope to start training at the end of April and our friends at Ulster GAA will make some of their coaches available to help get the ball rolling. Please spread the word out in the local community. This is our next big step in our hurling development but it will take a lot of smaller steps to get it going.

Contact Kathryn 087 244 1371 or Willie 086 164 9280 for more information.

Hurling training times and venues;

Kingscourt group; Under 6/8/10;

Thursday 6.45-7.45pm for U6/8 and 6.45-8.15 for U10 in the Community Centre. €3 each and bring water bottle.

Bailieborough group U6/8/10;

Friday at the Bailieborough Community School Sports Hall. U6/8 from 6-7. Under 10 from 7-8pm. €3 each and bring the water bottle.

Under 12/14/16/18;

Under 12 league double fixture this Saturday Breffni 3G from 3pm.

Under 16/18s will begin training when the minor football league is over.

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

The week ahead;

• Wednesday U12/14 training 6.30 in St.Annes Park, Bailieborough GAA.

• Thursday Kingscourt U6/8/10 training indoors in the Community Centre
• Friday Bailieborough U6/8/10 training indoors in the Community School Sports Hall. U6/8 6-7pm. U10 7-8pm.
• Saturday, U12 league game, U14s training.

Tanagh Outdoor Education and Training Centre will be running a Kayak Skills Camp on the 10th-12th April from 10am-2pm daily for 9-16 year olds and a Forest School Camp Craft on the 19th-21st April from 10am-2pm daily for 6-12 year olds. Camps are run by highly qualified and experienced instructors. Contact Philomena on 049 5552988 to book your place.

Fíor Ceili: Fíor Céili practice takes place in the Killinkere GAA Centre every Wednesday at 8.30pm. All welcome.

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.

If any readers have items of interest to be included in the Bailieborough News, (Obituaries, News Items, Sports, etc…), please e-mail: mattie42@eircom.net or call 042 9666200.

Bailieborough News. March 16^th 2017 Matthew J. Cullen.

Bailieborough St. Patrick’s Day Parade to be the highlight on the green calendar

The community of Bailieborough in East Cavan is gearing up to host the largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the County. The new and improved Parade will host large crowds and impressive floats are expected on the day to make it a very memorable occasion. RTE will also be in attendance, supporting the festivities of the day. Music, face painters, and magicians will be provided to ensure fun for the whole family.
Once again, competition will be fierce to win one of the four main prizes on offer: Best Dressed Window, Best Comedy Float, Best Commercial Float and the Special Achievement Award. There will be prize money of €100 in each category.
The parade will start at 2pm and all those taking part must start to assemble from 1pm at the Community School on the Virginia Road. It is free to enter the parade and everyone is welcome to take part.
For further information, please contact the Chairperson of the Committee, Philip Fyfe or the Secretary, Niamh Smyth on 042-966 66 66.

Bailieborough St. Patrick’s Day Committee Members (L-R) Raymond Gilsenan– Treasurer; Cllr. Paddy McDonald, P.R.O.; Niamh Smyth T.D.,Secretary; Philip Fyfe, Chairman; Seamus Rahill, Treasurer; Kieran Donohoe, P.J. Barry, Fiona Sheils, and Malcom Gargan (missing from photo)

Confirmation

Bishop Leo O’Reilly administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to sixty-one children from St. Annes N.S., The Vale N.S. and St. Patrick’s N.S., Shercock on Saturday last, in St. Anne’s Church. On a dull, damp but mild morning, Bishop Leo administered the sacrament to the following: St. Annes N.S.: Jamie Carolan, Callum Clerkin, Jade Clinch, Grace Cooney, Kelly Cox, Sean Daly, Dylan Doyle, Amber Lee Dunne, Grace Farrelly, Daniel Foran, Olin Giles, Joshua Gilsenan, Kian Gorman, Moya Gregory, Ben Halpin, Amanda Hawthorne, Shane Hogan, Rian Kellett, Sean Patrick Lagbas, Eleanor Liggan, Lydia McBrine, Tara McCabe, Caelinn McEntee, Jessie McEntee, Lauren McGowan, Amy Maloney, Aidan O’Neill, Zarah Rogers.

St. Felim’s N.S. The Vale: Lauren Cahill, Reyanna Clarke, Sorsha Cooney, Katie Cosgrove, Michella Cundelan, Gary Leddy, Calvin McPhillips, Shane Monaghan, Michael O’Reilly, Noah O’Sullivan, Aaron Redmond, Ellen Reilly, Ava Sheridan, Kyle Sullivan, Shane Traynor, Callum Trumper, Luke Tully.

St. Patrick’s N.S., Shercock: Daisy Cox, Louis Fidgeon, Holly Gaughan, Kate Gilbride, Kerry Halpin, Adam Hand, Caleb Kiely, Lucia Lambe, Maria McCaul, Tomas McCaul, Ava McEvoy, Emily McPhillips-Sheridan, Patryk Mecinski, Caolan Roberts, Aisling Sankey and Luke Sheridan.

Castle Lake Demense

Thank you, thank you, thank you all, what a wonderful 2 days we had at Castle Lake planting our Hardwood Peace Forest. Bailieborough you gave a great account of yourself, you should be very proud. There were so many groups and organisations that got us over the line, to start naming them would offend the ones we forgot, you know who you are. We always knew there was a great community spirit in Bailieborough and March 8th and 9th 2017, proved that. Well done all.

Ballinamoney Parents Association

Ballinamoney Parents Association are holding a Table Quiz in The Royal Breffni, Tierworker, on Friday 24th March, kicking off at 9pm sharp. €40 per table of 4. All welcome. Guaranteed to be a great night.

Bailieborough Social Day Group: The next get-together of the Bailieborough Social Day Group will take place on Wednesday, March 15^th from 2.30pm to 4.30pm in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. New members are always welcome for a great afternoon’s chat, fun and music.

Bailieborough Model School: The Model School, Bailieborough is now open for enrolment for Junior Infants starting in September 2017. For an information pack and enrolment form, pleasecontact: themodelbailieborough@gmail.com or phone the office on 042-9665689.

‘Direction for Our Times’—Important Notice

The first Thursday, Lay Apostle Prayer Meeting has now moved from St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough to Tearmann Anama (formerly Kilnacrott Abbey). There will be a new start time of 7.00pm beginning on the first Thursday in April. If you have any queries, please call 049 437 3040 or 083 4877 325.

Co. Cavan Citizens Information Services: Co. Cavan Citizens Information Service is in The Library, Market Square, Bailieborough on Tuesdays from 1.00pm – 2.30pm, providing Information, Advice and Advocacy supports to everyone on Social welfare, employment, Pensions, Health, Tax etc.  No appointment necessary.

Deepest Sympathy

Deepest Sympathy is extended to husband, Sean, daughter Maria, sons Kevin and Oliver, brothers, John, Brian, Donal and Gerard, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and extended family and friends on the death of Maureen Kelleher (nee Murray), Institute Road, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, on Monday 27th February, 2017, peacefully, at her residence.  Maureen was a former teacher at Bailieborough Community School and such was the high esteem that Maureen and her family was held by the local community, that the attendance at her Funeral on Wednesday, March 1^st in St. Annes Church was one of the biggest ever witnessed. Following her Funeral Mass, Maureen’s remains were laid to rest in St. Anne’s Cemetery.

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.

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.: Well done to the Club’s Under 18 side, who defeated Cootehill Harps by 5—2 in the quarter-final of the C.M.U.L. Cup on Thursday evening last. Also well done to the players and management of the Under 12 side who recently won the C.M.U.L Under 12 League.

RUN/WALK/JOG/CRAWL: Join us on Mondays and Wednesdays to run, walk, jog or crawl at Bailieborough Community Centre at 8pm.  Enjoy tea, biscuits and fruit afterwards.  All welcome.

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

Bailieborough School of Music: Lotto results for 11/03/17.  Numbers Drawn; 4, 7, 8, 9.  No Jackpot Winner. Luck Dip (€25) Winners, Sean Keane, Lisball; Emma Gormley, Beckscourt; Linda Gargan, Barrack St, Pat Clarke, Woodview. Jackpot next week, €2,100.

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

BAILIEBOROUGH TIDY TOWNS – ADOPT A ROAD/STREET/ESTATE SCHEME: If you would like to help out and keep your road, estate or street litter free, please contact Bernie 086 1608842, Seamus 086 2836157 or Kevin in Bailie Stores. All those who are already picking up litter on their road, please contact us as well. Thanking you for help in keeping Bailieborough tidy.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for March and April 2017: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–March 18^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), March 26^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), April 8^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), Saturday, April 15^th (Easter Vigil, 9.00pm) and April 30^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.

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.

Tanagh Outdoor Education and Training Centre will be running a Kayak Skills Camp on the 10th-12th April from 10am-2pm daily for 9-16 year olds and a Forest School Camp Craft on the 19th-21st April from 10am-2pm daily for 6-12 year olds. Camps are run by highly qualified and experienced instructors. Contact Philomena on 049 5552988 to book your place.

Fíor Ceili: Fíor Céili practice takes place in the Killinkere GAA Centre every Wednesday at 8.30pm. All welcome.

Irish Night: Irish Night on Saturday 18th March in Killinkere GAA Centre.

Singing, dancing, music, recitations and comedy. 8.30pm. All welcome.

Gerard Kiernan Tea Dance: In Aid of Kilnaleck Comhaltas on Tuesday night 28^th March ,2017 in the Realtog Centre Kilnaleck at 8 30 pm.

Fabulous Entertainment and Local Artists, Raffle on the night, Light Refreshments served, Voluntary Donation and Everybody welcome, for a great night of crack and fun.

Pro Life Meeting Cavan: Calling all people who care about protecting life, Sadly Our Country has possibly one last opportunity to protect those who cannot protect themselves. Your help is urgently requested to attend a Prolife information session in the Farnham Arms Hotel Cavan on 22nd of March at 7.30 pm.  For any more info contact 087 3627533.

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 13th March 2017 Under 6/8/10; We had a great day on Saturday last when quite a large group, almost 30 boys and their parents, went to Carrick to play the hosts in Under 6/8/10. A great afternoon was had and a big shout out to all the boys who were playing in their first ever games. They all did very well. More of these blitzes coming up. Thanks to Carrick for hosting and to Ben and Amy and our parents for their assistance.

Saturdays big U6/8/10 squad in Carrick.

Under 12/14/16/18;

The weather, again, put paid to the rearranged first round of the U12 league as Mullahoran was waterlogged. Thankfully Cootehill came in and played our boys in a small challenge game on the astro at the Vale. The next round is scheduled for next Saturday.

Above; Saturdays U12s.

The Under 14 blitzes will now be played on Mondays starting from next week. The league will follow on from that.

Under 16 and minor club training will commence once the minor football league concludes.

Celtic Challenge, intercounty U17 competition this year in May. A competitive group with Meath/Cavan/Louth/Monaghan/Longford and Leitrim.We aim to have even more of our boys on this panel this year. Training this Wednesday at 6.30 on the 3G.

Hurling training times and venues;

Kingscourt group; Under 6/8/10;

Thursday 6.45-7.45pm for U6/8 and 6.45-8.15 for U10 in the Community Centre. €3 each and bring water bottle.

Bailieborough group U6/8/10; no training this week, St. Patricks Day.

Friday at the Bailieborough Community School Sports Hall. U6/8 from 6-7. Under 10 from 7-8pm. €3 each and bring the water bottle.

Under 12/14/16/18;

Under 12 league this Saturday.

Under 16/18s will begin training when the minor football league is over.

For all info on these age groups then please contact Kathryn 087 244 1371 The week ahead; Thursday Kingscourt U6/8/10 training indoors in the Community Centre No Friday Bailieborough U6/8/10- St. Patrick’s Day Saturday, U12 league game, U14s training.

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.

If any readers have items of interest to be included in the Bailieborough News, (Obituaries, News Items, Sports, etc…), please e-mail: mattie42@eircom.net or call 042 9666200.

Bailieborough News. March  2^{nd ,} 2017 Matthew J. Cullen

Adult Learners Week

Adult Learners Week is running from March 6th – 10th. There will be activities all over the County. Bailieborough Business Centre will be hosting some one-off classes on behalf of CMETB and Aontas. These include: ‘Get the best from your smartphone’, ‘Understanding Tax Credits’, ‘Paediatric First Aid’, ‘Creating Photobooks’, Planting, Pruning and Maintaining Trees. For dates and time call 042-969-4716.

BAILIEBOROUGH CANCER COMFORT

We are holding a ‘Round Table Quiz’ on Friday next, 3rd March at 9pm in Fox’s, Main Street.  Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Fianna Fáil

The AGM of West Knockbride Fianna Fail Cumann will take place in the Community Centre, Tunnyduff on Thursday next, 2^nd March 2017 at 9.00pm.  Public Representatives will be in attendance.  New Member’s welcome.

Bailieborough Men’s Shed

Bailieborough Men’s Shed would like to invite new participants to the recently formed group at the Bexcourt Centre. If interested please phone 0429694825 for further details.

Deepest Sympathy

Deepest Sympathy is extended to Sue Sheanon and family, Virginia Road on the recent death of her sister, Bernadette Green, New York.

Deepest Sympathy is extended to Margaret Brady, Kells Road on the recent death of her sister, Alice Nulty, Meathhill.

Deepest Sympathy is extended to Sue McCormack, Anne Street on the recent death of her sister, Anna Browne (nee McCormack) and late of Corravilla.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The Saint Patrick’s Day Parade on Friday, March 17^th in Bailieborough will commence at 2.00pm—starting at the Community School on the Virginia Road. There are prizes for the best Float, best Comedy Float and there are also prizes for the Best Dressed Window display. So come along and celebrate our National Holiday and enjoy the parade.

Bailieborough Model School

The Model School, Bailieborough is now open for enrolment for Junior Infants starting in September 2017. For an information pack and enrolment form, please contact: themodelbailieborough@gmail.com or phone the office on 042-9665689.

The Women’s World Day of Prayer Service

The Women’s World Day of Prayer Service will take place this year in the Church of Ireland Parish Church in Bailieborough on Friday, March 3^rd commencing at 8.00pm. All are welcome (not just women!)!

Lakelands Arch Club

WE ARE BACK. Wednesday, March 1^st, with plenty of activities for St Patricks Day, from 7-9pm in Bailieborough Development Association, Shercock Road.
Come along and join in the fun and start your St Patrick’s Day celebrations early with us.
Hoping to see all members and new ones always welcome.

Mybologue Historical Society

Mybologue Historical Society Committee Meeting on Saturday next, 4^th March at 11am, in St. Mary’s Hall, Tierworker. All committee members requested to attend.

School Enrolment

Enrolments are now being taken for St. Brigid’s N.S. Tunnyduff for September 2017. Please telephone the school at 042 9660368 for an enrolment pack.

Holy Hour

The monthly ‘Holy Hour’—hosted by Direction for Our Times will take place on Thursday evening, March 2^nd in St Anne’s Church, beginning at 8 p.m. This will be followed by the Sacrament of Reconciliation. All are welcome.

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.

Knockbride Parish Bazzar

Knockbride Bazaar takes place in Tunnyduff Hall on Friday, 3rd March at 9 p.m. Great selection of prizes. Everyone welcome.

RUN/WALK/JOG/CRAWL

Join us on Mondays and Wednesdays to run, walk, jog or crawl at Bailieborough Community Centre at 8pm.  Enjoy tea, biscuits and fruit afterwards.  All welcome.

Bailieborough Social Day Group

The next get-together of the Bailieborough Social Day Group will take place, today, Wednesday March 1^st from 2.30pm to 4.30pm in the Community Centre, Chapel Road, for all members and new members are always most welcome.

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

Bailieborough School of Music: Lotto results for 25/02/17. 

Numbers Drawn; 8, 10, 19, 22.  No Jackpot Winner. Luck Dip (€25) Winners, Aaron Gaffney, Doohallat; Joe & Loretta Gargan, Tierworker; John Delaney, Woodview; Gerard Murray, c/o Brian, Barrack St. Jackpot next week, €1,900.

Bailieborough Community Bowls

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

BAILIEBOROUGH TIDY TOWNS – ADOPT A ROAD/STREET/ESTATE SCHEME

If you would like to help out and keep your road, estate or street litter free, please contact Bernie 086 1608842, Seamus 086 2836157 or Kevin in Bailie Stores. All those who are already picking up litter on their road, please contact us as well. Thanking you for help in keeping Bailieborough tidy.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for March and April 2017

The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–March 18^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), March 26^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), April 8^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), Saturday, April 15^th (Easter Vigil, 9.00pm) and April 30^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.

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.

Co. Cavan Citizens Information Services: Co. Cavan Citizens Information Service is in The Library, Market Square, Bailieborough on Tuesdays from 1.00pm – 2.30pm, providing Information, Advice and Advocacy supports to everyone on Social welfare, employment, Pensions, Health, Tax etc.  No appointment necessary.

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 27th February 2017

Under 6/8/10;

Training indoors continues each week in Kingscourt and Bailieborough. Groups now working well with those making the move up to U10 now settled into their new group. We hope to travel to Carrick this coming Saturday to the Phoenix Centre 4-5pm with as many U8/10s that want to travel.

Under 12/14/16/18;

• Under 14 blitz on 3G at Breffni Park for 3 weeks begins this week 29th February.
• Under 12 Spring League begins next Saturday March 4th.
• Feilé na nGael will take place this year in Kilkenny/Carlow on 16th, 17th and 18th June. We aim to qualify and represent Cavan hurling again this year. Meeting of parents will take place shortly.
• Celtic Challenge, intercounty U17 competition again this this year in May. A competitive group with Meath/Cavan/Louth/Monaghan/Longford and Leitrim. We aim to have even more of our boys on this panel this year.
• Well done to all our U12/14s who trained with their county squads on Friday last in Breffni. The road to Senior Intercounty Hurling starts here!

Hurling training times and venues;

Kingscourt group; Under 6/8/10;

Thursday 6.45-7.45pm for U6/8 and 6.45-8.15 for U10 in the Community Centre. €3 each and bring water bottle.

Bailieborough group U6/8/10;

Friday at the Bailieborough Community School Sports Hall. U6/8 from 6-7. Under 10 from 7-8pm. €3 each and bring the water bottle.

Under 12/14/16/18;

Under 12 league starts this Saturday.

Under 14s will train on astro at the Vale 3.45-5pm.

Under 16/18s will begin training when the minor football league is over.

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

Tanagh Outdoor Education and Training Centre will be running a Kayak Skills Camp on the 10th-12th April from 10am-2pm daily for 9-16 year olds and a Forest School Camp Craft on the 19th-21st April from 10am-2pm daily for 6-12 year olds. Camps are run by highly qualified and experienced instructors. Contact Philomena on 049 5552988 to book your place.

Ballyjamesduff Musical Society: Present ‘Hall of Fame Frolics’–on

Wednesday 1^st /Thursday 2^nd/Friday 3^rd / Thursday 9^th/Friday 10^th/ Saturday 11^th March plus matinee on Sunday 5^th March.

Booking office will open on Monday 20^th February.

E-mail: bjdmusicalsociety@gmail.com. Booking Office 049 855 1000.

Fíor Ceili: Fíor Céili practice takes place in the Killinkere GAA Centre every Wednesday at 8.30pm. All welcome.

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.

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