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. We didn’t manage to get photo’s of all the volunteers,  There were so many groups and organisations that got us over the line, to start naming them would offend the ones we forget, you know who you are. We always knew there was a great community spirit in Bailieborough and March 9th and 10th 2017, proved that. Well done all.

Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs Heather Humphreys paid a visit and met with the students of Transition Year from Bailiieborough Community School and the CE and Tús workers who were very helpful during the event.

Bailieborough News. March 23^rd  2017 Matthew J. Cullen.

Bailieborough St. Patrick’s Day Parade

On Friday afternoon last, the 16^th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade took place in the town. On a cold, wet and breezy afternoon, the crowds thronged Main Street to watch the Parade.  Although the Parade was smaller than other years, it proved to be an enjoyable event for young and old.  Mr. Phillip Fyfe—MC for the event—kept the attendance amused and informed about the various participants in the Parade. Two marching bands took part in the parade—the Corduff Pipe Band (who are celebrating their Centenary this year) and St. Mary’s Brass and Reed Band, Kingscourt. Local sporting clubs, organisations and charities were well represented with some organisations making a very welcome return to the parade. The R.T.E. cameras were present with a small segment of the Parade being shown on the six o’clock evening news.

The Prizewinners on the day (which were independently judged) were, Best Commercial Float, Blackwell Construction, Best Comedy Award went to ‘Knockbride Variety Show’, The Special Achievement Award went to Bailieborough Shamrocks G.F.C. and the Best Dressed Shop Window went to Black’s Butchers, Main Street.

A big THANK YOU to all the fantastic creative volunteers, entrepreneurs, voluntary and community groups, local businesses and famous faces who hit our streets to entertain and celebrate our National Patron Saint Patrick. A special word of thanks to RTE News and Sinead Hussey for covering the Bailieborough parade. A fusion of colour, razzmatazz and spectacular entertainment to all who gazed despite the weather. Here’s looking forward to next year’s Parade!

Damage to Car in St. Anne’s Church Carpark

Serious damage was done to a car in St. Anne’s Church Carpark on Sunday morning, March 12^th –before or during the 10.00am Mass. The car in question was sideswiped by another car (probably red in colour) whose owner did not stop to report it. If the driver of the car wishes to accept responsibility or if there were any witnesses to the incident, they are asked to contact Fr. Michael Router at 087 4407990. Witness details will be kept confidential—if they so wish.

Parking at St. Annes: The above incident highlights the need for careful parking and driving around the Church. There is only space for four cars near the front doors of the Church and these are for people with disabled permits only. No other cars should be parked outside of the bays in the main carpark and certainly not in the avenues blocking entrances and exits. As an example of such thoughtlessness—a car was recently seen driving over the grass in order to park in the avenue, destroying a St. Vincent DePaul donation box in the process.

Deepest Sympathy

Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife, Joanne and son Thomas on the death of Patsy Cooney (Old Station Yard, Kirby Thore, Penrith, Cumbria U.K and formerly of Crocknahattina, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan on Friday, March 3rd, 2017, peacefully at home. Sympathy is also extended to Patsy’s sisters, Angela, Rose, Agnes, Rita, Carmel and Theresa, his mother-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Patsy’s Funeral and interment service took place at St. Margaret and St. James’ Church, Long Marton on Monday, March 13th, 2017. A Memorial Mass for Patsy will take place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough at a later date.

Deepest Sympathy is extended to sisters Sue and Rita brothers Brendan, Tom and Vincent, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends on the death of Phil Reilly, Glanadara, Tierworker, Bailieborough, who passed away peacefully at Cavan General Hospital on Wednesday, March 8^th. Phil’s Funeral Mass took place on Friday, March 10^th in St. Patrick’s Church, Tierworker with burial afterwards in St. Anne’s Cemetery, Bailieborough.

Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Violet, son Stuart, daughter Sandra, son in law Ronnie, grandchildren Ross and Ryan, sisters Ann and Edith, brother-in-law Gaunie, sister-in-law Florrie, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends on the death of William (Willie) Cox, Urcher, Bailieborough, who passed away peacefully at Cavan General Hospital on Wednesday, 8^th March 2017. Willie’s Funeral Service took place in Trinity Presbyterian Church, Bailieborough on Friday, March 10^th with burial afterwards in Urcher Graveyard.

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 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.

‘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).

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 Social Day Group: The Bailieborough Social Day Group wish to sincerely thank Brendan O’Reilly and the Swim Club who organised the Christmas Day Swim and Annual Christmas Draw and all who supported them in raising the necessary funds for the Social Day Group. The total proceeds raised amounted to €1,844 which will go towards lots of activities for the Senior citizens in the area.

Bailieborough Mental Health Association: Bailieborough Mental Health Association would like to thank most sincerely all the people who supported their recent Round Table quiz. Over €1000 was raised on the night and this will be put to good use in the community.

East Cavan Swim Club: Well done to the 56 swimmers who have competed in the South West Minor League this year, with a series of meets with swim clubs from Omagh, Enniskillen, Sligo and Ballyshannon. This is a development league which gives swimmers their first experiences of competing and is very important to the club. A number of our swimmers will progress to the finals of the league which will take place in May in Omagh.

East Cavan Swim Club swimmers at Ballyshannon Leisure Centre, Co. Donegal.

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.

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: Tuesday, March 8^th: First: Elizabeth Murphy and Rosaleen Mackey, Second: Helen Clarke and Kathleen McArdle. Best Gross: Pauline McEvoy and Rosaleen Keegan. Third: Malcolm Cross and Gemma McCabe.

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

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

Lotto results for 18/03/17.  Numbers Drawn; 5, 13, 22, 23.  No Jackpot Winner. Luck Dip (€25) Winners, Mary McDonald, Lear; Janet Bolger; Linda Gargan, Barrack St, Maggie Owens, c/o Giles Bar. Jackpot next week, €2,200.

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.

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 April, May and June 2017: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–March 26^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), 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.

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.

‘Patrick’s Quest for Mayor’:  Presents Rambling House in Gallonray House in Gallonray House on Saturday 25th of March starting at 8.30pm, sharp. Free Admission. Refreshments and raffle on the night. The best of music, stories and dance. A night not to be missed. Come for the craic.

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

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 9^th 2017 Matthew J. Cullen.

Castle Lake Forest Demense

Exciting News, We are delighted to announce that Coillte are preparing the recently harvested area at Rebel Hill for re-planting. They have also confirmed that there will be an extensive planting of Hardwoods in the area. These will include 1,000 Oak plants, 200 Hazel, 100 Holly, 500 Larch and 200 Scott’s Pine. It will be called the Peace Forest and will stand in commemoration of victims of the Troubles. The Northern Ireland Woodland Trust have agreed to plant 2,000 hardwoods north of the Border, also in commemoration of victims of the Troubles. We will be asking the community to get involved in the planting as this will be the largest Community Planting Project to take place in the Republic.
Have your chance to plant a tree and take your place in History. The planting will be going ahead tomorrow (Thursday, 9^th) and Friday, March 10^th from 12 noon—weather permitting! You will need to bring your own spade. For further details, please contact 042 9694716, if you would like to take part in this momentous event.

Confirmation

Bishop Leo O’Reilly will be present to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to sixty-one children from the Parish, on Saturday next, March 11^th at 12 noon in St. Anne’s Church.

A practise for the young people receiving Confirmation, their parents and sponsors will take place on Wednesday night in St. Anne’s Church at 8.00pm.

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.

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.

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.

Congratulations

Congratulations and well done to Lorraine Harris and staff on their winning of ‘Store of the Year’ in their category at the SuperValu National Conference which was held in the Malton Hotel, Killarney last week. It is great to see National recognition for all the hard work that, Lorraine and her staff and management have put into the store.

Bailieborough Social Day Group

A bus will leave from the Community Centre on Thursday, March 9^th at 7.15pm to go to ‘Hall of Fame Frolics’ in Ballyjamesduff. A great night’s entertainment.

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.

Social Dancing

Dancing on next Saturday evening in the Community Centre is by Brendan Magee and Eugene Cunningham. Brendan is well known to Sky viewers of Country Music. Eugene is regarded as one of the best guitar players in this country. They make a great combo. Make sure you don’t miss them. Usual refreshments.  All welcome.

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.

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.

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.

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: Tuesday, February 21^st: Brennan Cup

First: Rose Brennan and Pattie Clarke, Second: Mona McCormack and Eilish Reynolds. Best Gross: Teresa O’Reilly and Joy Jameson. Third: Rosaleen Mackey and Elizabeth Murphy.

Tuesday, February, 28^th:  First: Noreen Maguire and Betty Olwell, Second: Philomena Finnegan and Ita Clarke. Best Gross: Gemma McCabe and Patsy Corcoran. Third: Tom Moran and John McGahan.

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 04/03/17.  Numbers Drawn; 1, 5, 8, 12. No Jackpot Winner. Luck Dip (€25) Winners, Anji Pidgeon, Ballinamoney; Jean Brennan, Urcher; John Reilly; Aislinn Carmody, Roscommon. Jackpot next week, €2,000.

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.

Cavan Birdwatch

Cavan Birdwatch have been invited to come along and participate in the following event.

You are invited to come along to a tree planting event at Castle Lake Forest Bailieboro on Friday next at 2pm.

This is part of an initiative called “Peace Forest Community Planting” in commemoration of the victims of the Troubles, on Friday 10th March. This area will be called the Peace Forest.

Coillte have sponsored the plants and will be on hand at the event.

Bring along spade and wellies. There will be no heavy work involved.

Our branch have used this forest over the past decade for our Dawn Chorus events as well as for individual Birdwatching, and many local members put in a lot of time and effort in erecting and maintaining nest boxes there so it would be wonderful if we could give them as much support as we can.

Drumkeery Group Water Scheme

Essential maintenance work will be carried out at Corravilla Reservoir on Wednesday, March 8^th. There will be no water supply from 10.00am to 3.00pm. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

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.

Ballyjamesduff Musical Society: Present ‘Hall of Fame

Frolics’–on Thursday 9^th/Friday 10^th/ Saturday 11^th March.

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.

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.

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 6th March 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. No Bailieborough U6/8/10 indoors Friday 10th, (Confirmation) or 17th (St. Patrick’s Day). Blitz Saturday and also welcome to Kingscourt training on Thursday instead. Kingscourt U6/8/10s at training Thursday.

Under 12/14/16/18; First round of U12 hurling league lost to bad weather. Will be refixed for later date, next round next Saturday. 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. 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. 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.

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. February 23^rd 2017 Matthew J. Cullen.

Bailieborough Community School in Association with Bailieborough Drama Group: In aid of Student Canteen Upgrade Fund

Presents “The Tide”, written by Tara Maria Lovett and directed by Conor Sheridan on Friday 24^th February and Saturday, 25^th February, 2017 at 8.30 p.m in Bailieborough Community School. – Tickets €12.00 and doors open at 8.00pm.

Tickets available at the following outlets: Pat’s Shop, Kingscourt, Hall’s Main St, Bailieborough, Waller Bros Ltd., Cavan Rd. Bailieborough, Bailie Stores, Main St. Bailieborough and Bailieborough Community School. Your support would be greatly appreciated and all are most welcome.

Sponsored Dog Walk

After a highly successful Sponsored Dog Walk in November, Bailieborough Veterinary Clinic proudly presented a raised donation of €1250 to the Cavan Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Thanking everyone for all their kind donations and who took part on the day, all was very much appreciated!

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 sons, Dominick, John, Philip, Jeremy, George, Patrick, and daughters, Deborah and Geraldine on the death of Dominic McDonagh, Coolock, Dublin and Bailieborough, Cavan who passed away peacefully at Cavan General Hospital on Wednesday, February 8^th.

Predeceased by his wife, Mary, Dominic will be sadly missed by his sorrowing sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nephew, nieces, relatives and friends. Dominic’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Joseph’s Church, Bonnybrook, Coolock, on Saturday, February 11^th with burial afterwards in Fingal Cemetery.

Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Anna, sons and daughters, Breege, Mark, Padraig, Annemarie, Andrew, Mark and Fiona, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sister Rita and grandchildren, on the death of Andrew (Andy) Traynor, Cloughbally Beg, Mullagh, Co. Cavan and formerly of Drumanespic, Bailieborough, peacefully, at Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan on Saturday, February 11^th. Andy’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Kilian’s Church, Mullagh on Tuesday, February 14^th with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Liz, daughters Michelle and Ashling, sisters May and Carmel (Dromore, Bailieborough),  brother Robert, grandchildren Shannon, Kayleigh, Sean, Nicole, Ava, and Taghd, son in law Stephen, auntie Maggie, in laws and a wide circle of family and friends in Kells and Bailieborough on the death of Bernard Bell, 1 Cherryhill Green, Kells and formerly of Bailieborough at Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan following a short illness on Sunday, February 12^th. Bernard will be fondly remembered as a very friendly, hardworking gentleman who was a former employee of Moorepark Golf Club and who took great pride in his work which was always admired and appreciated by management and club members.

Bernard’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Colmcilles’s Church, Kells, on Wednesday, February 15^th followed by burial in St. Colmcille’s Cemetery.

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.

Charity Coffee Morning

Cara Pharmacy, Main St., Bailieborough are hosting their annual Pancake Tuesday tea/coffee morning on the 28^th of February .All donations in aid of Marie Keating foundation. All welcome.

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!)!

Well Done

Well done to the players and management of the Bailieboro Celtic senior side who qualified for the semi-finals of the Fitzsimons Cup with a tense and exciting win over Ballyjamesduff Celtic at the Vale Grounds on Friday evening last. With the game level at 0—0 at full time, Bailieboro took the lead in extra time but were pegged back with only a couple of minutes left. On to penalties and Bailieboro emerged victorious on a 4—2 scoreline. Well done all and the best of luck in the semi-final!

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.

  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 CANCER COMFORT

Our ‘Blue Coin Boxes’ were counted recently and totalled €600. Thank you all. We are holding a ‘Round Table Quiz’ on Friday, 3rd March at 9pm in Fox’s.  Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Knockbride Parish Bazzar

Knockbride Bazaar takes place in Tunnyduff Hall on Friday 24^th, February and Friday, 3rd March at 9 p.m. Great selection of prizes. Everyone welcome.

Congratulations and Well Done

Congratulations and well done to the Bailieboro Shamrocks Gaa Under 9 Camogie girls, winners of Breege O Reilly Cup at the weekend. Well done also to the under 11 and under 13 Camogie teams who both reached the finals of the Breege O Reilly Memorial Cup Blitz in Tunnyduff. Congratulations to Bailieborough Shamrocks, Leanne Ryan who has been selected on the Cavan County Under 14 Panel for the coming year.

Congratulations also to Bailieborough Shamrock’s clubman, Aidan Reilly who played on the Dundalk IT side who registered back-to-back victories in the Independent.ie Trench Cup Final with a 3-10 to 1-14 triumph over Waterford IT at the Connacht GAA Centre in Ballyhaunis.

Bridge Results

Tuesday, February 7^th: First: Pauline McEvoy and Rosaleen Keegan, Second: Malcolm Cross and Gemma McCabe. Best Gross: Teresa O’Reilly and Joy Jameson.

Tuesday, February 14^th: First: Teresa O’Reilly and Rosaleen Mackey, Second, Rose Brennan and Joan O’Reilly. Best Gross: Philomena Finnegan and Elizabeth Murphy.

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 18/02/17.  Numbers Drawn, 1, 6, 8, 10.  No Jackpot Winner. Luck Dip (€25) Winners; Petra Longmore, Mullagh; John McKeon, Cavan Rd; Anthony Barry, Curkish; Paul and Wendy Heerey, Corner Manor. Jackpot next week, €1,800.

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 February, March and April 2017

The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–February 25^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), 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.

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.

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 20th February 2017

Under 6/8/10; Most players are now registered but if you missed out then please get registered so you can receive all text updates for hurling. Gradings will be done this week.

Training as usual in Kingscourt on Thursday and Bailieborough on Friday.

Under 12/14/16/18; Registration for all older players next Saturday at training at the Vale 3.45. €15 for the year.

Under 14 blitz on 3G at Breffni Park for 3 weeks begins this week 22nd February.

Under 12 Spring League begins Saturday, March 4th.

Under 12/14 training session next Friday on the 3G at Breffni Park at 11am (mid-term break). These sessions are taken by Cavan and Ulster GAA coaches and are well worth attending.

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 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.

Saturdays first outdoor session for 12s.

Hurling training times and venues; Under 6/8/10; Kingscourt group;

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; Saturday 3.45-5 on the AstroTurf at the Vale. €3, water bottle and moulded boots please.

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

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.

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.

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. February 9^th, 2017 Matthew J. Cullen.

Planned Renovation of Bailieborough Courthouse

On last Monday week, January 23^rd, Allen McAdam of M.C.A. Consulting gave a presentation on the proposed Renovation of Bailieborough Courthouse in the Bailieborough Business Centre. He outlined the progress of the project so far. Funding has been secured from Enterprise Ireland to conduct a Feasibility Study – which would involve enterprise only. Also secured is €100,000 from REDZ (Rural Economic Development Zone) for PHASE I Capital work and plans for further redevelopment of the Courthouse and Bridewell.  A lease is due to be signed shortly by the BDA with Cavan County Council for the Courthouse and Bridewell.

The feasibility study involves renovating the Courthouse in Bailieborough and restoring the old adjoining Bridewell Jail as a commercial, tourism and community resource and also investigating the potential to secure some funding from the Rural Development Programme (LEADER), PEACE IV.

The terms of reference of the project are: investigate the need for a centre of this nature in the greater Bailieborough Area, conduct a community needs analysis, consult with key local stakeholders, consult with any relevant statutory bodies, Assess insurance requirements and/or options, research and assess funding options, research and document needs and proposed usage patterns and recommend on-going maintenance options.

Allen then outlined a brief history of the Courthouse. It was erected in 1817, with the addition of the Bridewell Jail in 1833, for the use of the inhabitants of Co. Cavan. The jailer and his family lived on the first floor above the detention cells. The Bridewell and its history are unique. It was also used by the Courts Service and Cavan County Council until recent years and is currently in need of major refurbishment.

As part of the Community Consultation part of the project, an online survey was conducted by the B.D.A. over the past two months. 243 responses were received from all sections and ages of the local community. Over 75% of respondents were aware that funding has been secured to carry out initial works on the renovation and redevelopment of the former Courthouse and Bridewell in Bailieborough as an economic hub for the greater Bailieborough area. Over 98% of respondents wanted to see the property fully renovated and put to productive use.

The proposed schedule of works for the project is that it will be done in three phases: PHASE 1 Upstairs at front – Rentable office space/tourism information/staging posts for tours/Castle Lake – walks etc. PHASE 2 Multi-purpose community space- performance space, school of music etc. PHASE 3 Bridewell Museum and Visitor centre – Plantation town story, Bridewell and jail and people of note from Bailieborough.

The timescale for the proposed redevelopment is: Application lodged to PEACE IV in January 2017, in March 2017, EI Study Completed, in March/April 2017 – Architect appointed, December 2017 – PHASE 1 Completed, 2017/2018 – PHASE 2 and 3 – funding permitting.

For people who would like view the results of the feasibility study, it will be available to view on the Bailieborough Development Association’s facebook page and on the History page on Bailieborough.com

Bailieborough Mental Health Association: Annual Quiz

The Bailieborough Mental Health Association’s Annual Round Table Quiz Night will be taking place in the Bailie Hotel, Ballroom at 8.30pm sharp on Friday, 17th February, 2017.  “A fun night for young and old”

Teams of 4 for €40. Special ‘Early Bird’ round for Extra points if you arrive on time!! “A Healthy Mind in a Healthy

Doodle 4 Google Competition: Vote for Michella

Michella Cundelan, a sixth class pupil in St. Felim’s National School (The Vale) is a finalist in her category in the National Doodle 4 Google Competition. The Theme of the competition was ‘If I could create anything it would be…’ and Michella’s doodle brilliantly illustrates her hope for peace in the world. Winners are chosen from an online public vote. Please support this very talented girl and our school by voting online on the Doodle 4 Google website. Voting opens on Tuesday 7^th February and closes Tuesday 21^st February. https://doodles.google.ie/d4g/

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.

Social Dancing

Next Saturday, 11th of February, is the night of this month’s Social Dancing in the Community Centre. Music this month is by the soft tones of the popular ‘J & S Sound’. You can enjoy a good supper as well and get back on the floor refreshed and ready to dance the night away. You are sure to enjoy another great night. All welcome.

Deepest Sympathy

Deepest Sympathy is extended to Eddie Gargan, Curkish, Bailieboro, on the recent, sudden death of his brother Tommy, Grays, Essex, England.

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.

Hedges and Verges

Bailieborough Tidy Towns have been informed that the cutting of hedges and verges on the approach roads into town is the responsibility of the landowners. As we are trying to improve the appearance of our town and surrounding area, we would appreciate if you would help out by cutting the hedges and verges on your road frontage. Thanking you for your cooperation and playing your part in keeping our town and its environs tidy.

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.

Cavan Ladies Darts

A ‘Table Quiz’ in aid of Cavan Ladies Darts will take place in Smyth’s of Relaghbeg on Saturday night, Friday, February 17th commencing at 9.00pm, sharp. Table of four is €40 and there will be plenty of spot prizes. All welcome for a great night’s entertainment.   

Bailieborough Community School in Association with Bailieborough Drama Group: In aid of Student Canteen Upgrade Fund:

Presents “The Tide”, written by Tara Maria Lovett and directed by Conor Sheridan on Friday 24^th February and Saturday, 25^th February, 2017 at 8.30 p.m in Bailieborough Community School. – Tickets €12.00 and doors open at 8.00pm.

Tickets available at the following outlets: Pat’s Shop, Kingscourt, Hall’s Main St, Bailieborough, Waller Bros Ltd., Cavan Rd. Bailieborough, Bailie Stores, Main St. Bailieborough and Bailieborough Community School. Your support would be greatly appreciated and all are most welcome.

Congratulations Leanne: Anglo Celt Young Sports Person of the Year

Congratulations to Bailieborough’s own, Leanne Kiernan who has won the Anglo Celt Sports Awards, Young Sports Person Of the Year Award which took place in the Cavan Crystal Hotel, on Friday evening last, February 3^rd. Well done Leanne on receiving this award and best wishes to you from all in Bailieborough for a very successful 2017!

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.

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 4/02/17.  Numbers Drawn, 8, 13, 15, 19.  No Jackpot Winner. Luck Dip (€25) Winners; Stephanie Bell, Lisgrey; Bernard Stafford, Tierworker; Mary Carolan, Cormeen; PJ Reilly. Jackpot next week, €1,600.

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 Pioneers (PTAA)

Bailieborough Pioneers would like to compile a list of all Pioneers in the Parish of Killann (Bailieborough, Killann and Shercock). Members could then be informed of events that might be relevant or of interest. Names can be given to Martina at 086 366 4097 or Sean at 086 405 4000. Your cooperation would be appreciated.

Mortgage Arrears Workshop

There will be a Mortgage Arrears Workshop being held on February 11th from 10am – 1pm in the Hotel Kilmore, Cavan.  Areas covered will be: Mortgage arrears and how they can occur, Demystifying Standard financial statements, Possible Solutions, The MARP process and Your banks obligations to you. Places are filling up fast so to book their place they can contact 089 416 8595. This event is free with donations accepted to cover the cost of the room hire, etc…

Classes at Bailieborough Business Centre

Digital Media Skills – If you have basic computer skills and would like to improve your abilities, learn how to create albums, collage, email attachments and much more. Cost €30 for 6 weeks, starting 16/02/2017. Call 042-969-4716 to reserve your place.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for February, March and April 2017

The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–February 12^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), February 25^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), 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.

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.

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

AUGHAWILLAN DRAMA TROUPE

Aughawillan Drama Troupe are on a high rehearsing for the sinfully hilarious play “Drinking Habits”  written by award winning playwright, Tom Smith.  This comedy will be performed for your entertainment on the 9^th, 10^th, 11^th and 12^th of February in Aughawillan Hall at 8.30pm sharp. Watch and listen out for us in your local notes, newspapers, Shannonside Radio and like us on Aughawillan Drama facebook. Looking forward to seeing you there.

‘A NIGHT NOT TO BE MISSED’

Triona Marshall, World famous Harpist accompanied by Martin Tourish and guest star Janice Igoe, will perform in Gallonray House Maudabawn on Saturday 11^th February at 8.00pm. Entry can be paid on the door. Admission: €10.00. Everyone welcome. ’The most wonderful Harpist in the whole wide world’ Paddy Moloney.

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 6th February 2017

Under 6/8/10; Week 3 and the lads are flying with our younger crews in Bailieborough and Kingscourt. Players from all over the region getting plenty of hurling. Keep up the good work. The next round of Ulster U10 in Dundalk is this coming Sunday from 10-12. Friday U6/8 Bailieborough training group. Kingscourt U10s group Kingscourt U6/8s group.

2017 Player Registration; U6/8/10; THIS WEEK THIS WEEK THIS WEEK! Registration for all existing and new players will be as follows. Thursday, February 9th from 6.45pm in Kingscourt Community Centre.

Friday, February 10th from 6pm in Bailieborough Community School Sports Hall. €15 for the year. For all info on these groups then please contact Willie 086 164 9280.

Under 12/14/16/18; A huge amount of activity lined up for these boys in 2017. Training will return very soon with the league for Under 12s getting going in March. For all info on these age groups then please contact Kathryn 087 244 1371.

Hurling training times and venues; Under 6/8/10; Kingscourt group; Thursday, 6.45-8pm for 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.

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.

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.