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.

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 16^th, 2017 Matthew J. Cullen.

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 next, 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 Body’!! All welcome.

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 closes on Tuesday next 21^st February. https://doodles.google.ie/d4g/

Grandparents Mass

Tomorrow, Thursday 17^th the 9.30am morning Mass will be offered for all the grandparents in the Parish. The children from St. Anne’s N.S. will attend.

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 daughter, Carmel, sons Séamus and Damien, son-in-law Martin, daughters-in-law, Helen and Sandra, grandchildren Peter, Fergal, Niamh, Sarah and Megan, brothers Eddie, Michael, Eugene and Jim, sisters Phyllis and Rosaleen, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and extended family and friends on the death of Peggy Clarke (nee Reilly), Tullywaltra, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who died peacefully on Sunday, 29^th January 2017. Peggy was pre-deceased by her husband Peter. Peggy’s Funeral Mass took place in St Bridgid’s Church, Knockbride West on Tuesday, January 31^st with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Deepest Sympathy is extended to sister, Lena, nephews, nieces and extended family and friends on the death of Andy Tully, Lurganbawn, who died on Thursday, 2^nd February 2017 peacefully, at Fairlawns Nursing Home. Andy’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church on Saturday, February 4^th with burial afterwards in St. Anne’s Cemetery.

Deepest Sympathy is extended to Rosemary Martin and family, Woodview, on the death of Rosemary’s father, Kevin McHugh, Station Road, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare who died on Friday, February 3^rd , 2017, in Naas General Hospital. Kevin’s Funeral Mass took place in St Anne’s Church, on Wednesday, February 8^th with burial afterwards in St Anne’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.

Preparation for Confirmation

The children in 6^th Class in St. Anne’s N.S., St Felim’s N.S. and the Model N.S., who are preparing for Confirmation and their parents and guardians, will take part in the 10am Mass on next Sunday morning, February 19^th.

Cavan Ladies Darts

A ‘Table Quiz’ in aid of Cavan Ladies Darts will take place in Smyth’s of Relaghbeg on 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.

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 11/02/17.  Numbers Drawn, 6, 15, 17, 24.  No Jackpot Winner. Luck Dip (€25) Winners; Anne Kennedy, Shercock Rd; Philip Sheridan, Galbolie; Michael Clarke, Dunena; Micheal Gaskin, Dundalk. Jackpot next week, €1,700.

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.

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 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.

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 13th February 2017

Under 6/8/10; Our registration nights for both groups went very well. A warm welcome to all our new young hurlers. It is not too late to register if you missed it this week. Just collect a form at any training session and return it filled with the relevant details. For all info on these groups then please contact Willie 086 164 9280.

Under 12/14/16/18; Under 12 outdoor training will return this Saturday at 3.30 on the astro at the Vale. €3 each and bring moulded boots and water bottle. Special thanks to our good friends at Bailieboro Celtic AFC who continue to make their fine facilities available to us. The Under 12 Spring hurling league will begin on Saturday 4th March and every Saturday till early April. The U14 league will begin in early April on Mondays once the clocks change and we get the bright evenings again. 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 6.45-7.45pm 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.

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.

Bailieborough News. Feburary 2^nd  2017 Matthew J. Cullen.

Illegal Dumping 

There has been a noticeable increase in Illegal Dumping of rubbish in various places around the town in recent weeks and the Church property around St. Annes has not escaped the scourge! The skip that is located in St. Anne’s Cemetery to assist parishioners in the maintenance of family plots has been used to dump domestic rubbish and land between St. Annes N.S. and the Town Lake has been used as a dumping ground for several black bags filled with household waste. Hopefully those responsible will discontinue this practise as soon as possible. Dog owners who walk their dogs in the cemetery, and on the Church grounds, also around the Town Lake and the streets of the town are also asked to keep their pets on a lead and to ensure that they clean up after them!

Also on the same theme,  31 BAGS OF RUBBISH REMOVED FROM TOWN LAKE!  

The Waste Management Department in Cavan County Council have confirmed that 31 bags of rubbish have been removed from the Town Lake in Bailieborough. This is absolutely disgraceful!! Bailieborough Town Lake is a beautiful amenity and has a lovely walkway for people and families to walk around. It is home to ducks and swans which could have been poisoned by this litter. There is a recycling centre in Bailieborough where it is very affordable to dispose of household rubbish and anything recyclable is free. Cavan County Council has been asked by our local T.D. and County Councillors to monitor this area regularly for litter.

Renovations to St. Anne’s Church

Murphy-Carolan have been appointed as the main contractor for the renovation work that will be carried out on St. Annes Church and Parish Centre over the coming months. Contracts were signed between the Church Area Finance Committee and the contractor on last Monday week. The work will be supervised by Niall Smith Architects, Kingscourt and will commence on Tuesday, February 7^th.

The external work on the Sacristy extension will be the main focus of the project until Easter along with the alterations to the Parish Centre. After Easter—during April and May—the internal work in the Church will commence, involving the old Sacristy, toilets, electrical and mechanical fixes as well as the repairs to the roof. Repair work on the windows, alterations to the Sanctuary, Confessionals and Side Chapel will take place from Mid-May until the end of June. Repairs to the Bell Tower and Gallery will also take place during June and the floor work and main decoration will complete the work in July and August. Renovations and alterations to the Parish Centre will continue in conjunction with the work in the Church until they are finished in July. All works should be complete in the Church by the end of August.

As you can see from this schedule, there will be times when the use of the Church will be restricted between April and the end of August. Hopefully, these restrictions will be kept to a minimum but they may involve some closures on weekdays as the work progresses. The Church will not be closed at weekends.

Holy Hour: The monthly Holy Hour hosted by Direction for Our Times will take place on Thursday evening, February 2^nd in St. Anne’s Church commencing at 8.00pm. All welcome.

Preparation for First Communion

The children in 2^nd Class in St. Anne’s N.S., St. Felim’s N.S. and The Model N.S. and their parents will participate in the 7pm Mass next Saturday evening, February 4^th in St. Annes Church.

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.

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.

BAILIEBOROUGH TIDY TOWNS; ‘ADOPT A ROAD /  STREET or  ESTATE’ scheme

If you would like to help out and keep your road / estate/ or street litter free, please contact, Bernie 0861608842, Seamus 0862836157 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.

Bailieborough Community Choir

Bailieborough Community Choir have their rehearsals on every Monday, in Trinity Hall, Virginia Road under the baton of Thomas Hanley,, Come along and join the plans for 2017. We meet each Monday evening in Trinity Hall on the Virginia Road. If interested contact Ann at hanleyann09@gmail.com

Cavan Birdwatch

Our next event will be on next Sunday, 5th February.

Meeting at Crover House Hotel, Mountnugent at 10.30 a.m. (please note change of time). Bring a lunch and wrap up well. It gets cold out there! Michael will be taking us to some great spots to view Lough Sheelin.

If you have any queries please feel free to contact Ashley Wynne on 087 7735487.

BAILIEBOROUGH SOCIAL DAY Group

The next get-together of the Social Day Group will take place in the Community Centre on Wednesday, 1^st February from 2.30-4.30pm for usual activities. New members always welcome.

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.

Bailieborough Walking Group

Bailieborough Walking Group wish to sincerely thank all who took part and supported the charity walk after Christmas in memory of our esteemed member and friend the late PJ Byrne. We are very pleased to have presented a cheque for the proceeds amounting to €1500 to Cavan/Monaghan Palliative Care Group.

As a group we hope to resume our weekly walks in early May and look forward to the continued support of all members and friends.

L-R Philomena Byrne, Jimmy O’Donnell Cavan/Monaghan Palliative Care, Pat Fitzpatrick, Jennifer Williamson, Isobel Davidson all members of BWG

Moybologue Historical Society

The Annual General Meeting of the Moybologue Historical Society will take place on Saturday 4th February in St. Mary’s Hall, Tierworker at 11am. All Committee Members requested to attend. New members welcome.

Bailieborough Community School Parents Association

The Bailieborough Community School Parents Association proudly present ‘The Tide’ by Tara Marie Lovett, starring—Conor Sheridan, Mary Cronin and Niall Donnelly—in the Community School on Friday, February 24^th and Saturday, February 25^th at 8.30pm. Tickets are available from, Bailie Stores, Halls, Waller’s, Pat’s Shop in Kingscourt and Bailieborough Community School. Proceeds in aid of the Bailieborough Community School Canteen Fund and Bailieborough Drama Group.

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.

Moybologue Historical Society: ‘Recording and Presenting Your Graveyard: Research, Maps and Documenting Plots and Headstones’

Kevin Barton, Landscape and Geophysical Services (www.lgs.ie), will discuss and present examples of how community groups can organise, participate in and present the results from different types of historic graveyard recording. This will include potential sources of information and methods for historical research, mapping and documenting plots and headstones, and the uses of non-invasive geophysical survey where hidden features such as graves and foundations may exist. Some ideas and examples on the presentation of the results of surveys will be also be presented. This event will take place on Tuesday 07^th, February at 8pm in St. Mary’s Hall, Tierworker.

All Welcome.

Funding provided for a new classroom for St. Felim’s N.S., Bailieborough

Fine Gael Senator for Cavan and Monaghan, Joe O’Reilly is pleased that the Department of Education and Skills has allocated funding to St. Felim’s National School, Bailieborough for a new mainstream classroom with ensuite toilets, and a new WC for assisted users.

Bridge Results: Tuesday, January 17^th: First: Teresa O’Reilly and Joy Jameson, Second: Kathleen McArdle and Helen Clarke. Best Gross: Elizabeth Murphy and Rosaleen Mackey.

Tuesday, January 24^th: First: Patsy Corcoran and Sean Kelleher, Second: Kathy O’Sullivan and Maresa Liggan. Best Gross: Tom Moran and John McGahan. Third: Pauline McEvoy and Rosaleen Keegan.

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 28/01/17.  Numbers Drawn, 2, 16, 17, 19.  No Jackpot Winner. Luck Dip (€25) Winners; Kate Kelly, Seeorum; Asha Connolly, Institute Rd; Abby Reilly, Knockbride; Donna Mullen, Tierworker. Jackpot next week, €1,500.

Help Needed!: A very talented and gifted performer,  Emma Clarke – a second year student in Bailieborough Community School is taking part in the Matheson Junior Debating National Mace, which also incorporates “The Speech” competition – The adjudicators will only select the top 3 videos for adjudication based on likes received. Please support Emma by liking her video on Facebook. Voting closes 3rd of February. Your support is greatly appreciated and PLEASE spread the word!

2017. ANNE’S NS ENROLMENT: Parents seeking to enroll their child or children in St. Anne’s N.S. for the 2017/2018 school year are requested to return a completed Enrolment Application from during January 2017.  Application forms are available from the school office or by phoning 042 9665242.  Closing date for receipt of Enrolment forms is Friday, 3^rd February, 2017.

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.

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

Due to popular demand an additional Spreadsheets class has been added. Learners will have opportunity to: Learn the Basics of Microsoft Excel, Understand its uses and benefits,

Create worksheets and Workbooks and Use formulae to do simple calculations.

Wednesday evening 6.30 – 9.00pm starting at the end of January. Call 042-969-4716 to book 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.

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.

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.

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.

Bailieborough News. January 19^th 2017 Matthew J. Cullen.

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd

The committee of Bailieboro Cancer Comfort wishes to extend sincere thanks and gratitude to everyone who supported them throughout 2016.  Towards the end of the year we held our Community Variety Concert and raised €3561 and finished off the year with “The Singing Santa’s” raising €4020 on Christmas Eve. A massive “Thank You” for supporting these occasions and right throughout the year. We could not continue to do what we do without the ongoing support that we receive.

Bailieborough School of Music

Bailieborough School of Music present ‘Heroes in Hiding’ in the Bailie Hotel on Saturday next, January 21st. This is a first-time performance for Liam McCabe’s band in his home town. Fresh from performances on the ‘Late Late Show’ and ‘Opium Rooms’ before Christmas, this is sure to be a well worth seeing show. They will be supported on the night by Bailieborough School of Music’s ‘The Groove’ Jazz Big Band. Tickets €10, which includes entry to Bailie Night Club Disco, on sale now from Bailie Hotel or any committee member.

Bailieborough Christmas Lights

The Christmas lights have been taken down for another year. For the first year ever there was no cost in erecting them, just a small amount on some wire and fittings. Thank you to the small group of volunteers who helped in any way. The town community now has 11 month’s notice for any group or individuals to take on this project for Christmas 2017!

Bailieborough Courthouse Development

There will be a Public Consultation on Monday 23^rd January at 8.00pm at Bailieborough Business Centre. Results of the survey, potential plans and feedback. Come along and have your say in the future use of Bailieborough Courthouse. For more information call: 042-969-4716.

As part of the re-development of Bailieborough Courthouse, we are carrying out a feasibility study. We will be taking on board the views of the community and to that end we are asking people to complete a survey. Please follow on the link below and tell us how you feel. www.surveymonkey.com/r/5JVY2X8

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.

The Open Door Sessions: A New Monthly Music and Arts Gathering for Bailieborough.

On Friday next, January 20^th the second Open Door Sessions will take place in Fox’s pub Bailieborough. Following on from the very successful and entertaining inaugural night, a new round of musicians and arts professionals will play music and display and talk about their visual work.

Jimmy and Paddy will play music from the 70s through to the present day, providing a Hiberno-Americano acoustic experience, with a dash of humour and good fun.

The talented Liam McCabe is well known locally as a musician and has performed around Cavan and Ireland. This multi-instrumentalist and singer also plays in ‘Heroes in Hiding’, who recently appeared on The Late Late Show (and who will play in the Bailie Hotel, Bailieborough on the 21^st of January).

Ireland Deserted is a Photographic Artist from Kells, Co Meath. Her work concentrates on abandoned buildings. Her images always seem to carry the essence of those who lived there. For the most part, they are serene, almost comforting, but each with their own unique character.

Robin James Hurt’s considerable talents as a guitarist, composer and singer have brought him on a rich and varied path as a solo act and with other artists, such as the late great Ronnie Drew of the Dubliners, Sinead O’Connor, Finbar Furey and many others.
As a guitarist he has gained international recognition for unique original compositions as well as fresh rearrangements of traditional material, filling them with love, yearning and raw emotion. As well as appearing on many albums by other acts over the years, Robin has an album and three EPs under his own name. His next album “The Magpie’s Nest” is a collaboration with the virtuoso young Dublin concertina player Ailbhe Nolan, to be released worldwide on 27^th January 2017.

Admission is free, but donations will be appreciated!

Information about the inaugural night and future Open Door Sessions can be found on our facebook and twitter pages.

https://www.facebook.com/TheOpenDoorSessions/

https://twitter.com/OpDoorSessions

Open Door Sessions website

http://opendoorsessions.weebly.com/performers.html

Further information, please call Elena 0838113385.

Bailieborough Community Choir

Are you interested in joining a Cross Community Choir? Bailieborough Community Choir is looking for new members. We meet each Monday evening in Trinity Hall on the Virginia Road. Lots of great new music planned for 2017, under the leadership of Thomas Hanley. If interested contact Ann at hanleyann09@gmail.com

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.

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 SOCIAL DAY CENTRE

Will be back in the Community Centre today, Wednesday, 18^th January from 2.30-4.30pm for all the usual activities. All Christmas Day Swim Cards to be returned on this day if not already done so.  New members always very welcome.

Bridge Results

Tuesday, January 3^rd 2017: First: Maresa Liggan and Marie McNicholas, Second: Kathleen Keenan and Joan O’Reilly. Best Gross: Patsy Corcoran and Sean Kelleher.

Tuesday, January 10^th 2017: First: Joan O’Reilly and Pattie Clarke, Second: Tom Moran and Tony Carolan. Best Gross: Ita Clarke and Philomena Finnegan. Third: Kathy O’Sullivan and Jimmy Stafford.

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 14/01/17.  Numbers Drawn, 3, 4, 7, 16.  No Jackpot Winner. Luck Dip (€25) Winners; Seamus Leddy, Forest House; Gráinne Mulvey, Blackstep; Marie Logan, Ardlow; Kathleen Cadden. Jackpot next week, €1,300.

2017. ANNE’S NS ENROLMENT: Parents seeking to enroll their child or children in St. Anne’s N.S. for the 2017/2018 school year are requested to return a completed Enrolment Application from during January 2017.  Application forms are available from the school office or by phoning 042 9665242.  Closing date for receipt of Enrolment forms is Friday, 3^rd February, 2017.

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.

Baptism – Baptism Preparation Meeting for Parents: This month’s meeting has been postponed until this Thursday, January 19^th. It will take place in the Parish Centre (Parochial House beside Church) from 8pm to 9pm. All parents who are intending to have their child baptised are required to attend this meeting before finalising the date. Please call 087-4407990.

Deepest Sympathy

Deepest Sympathy is extended to husband, James and sons William and John and grandchildren on the death of Jennifer (Jenny) Irwin (nee Whyte) Seefin, Bailieborough, Co Cavan on Sunday,1^st Jan 2017, peacefully at her residence. Deeply regretted by her brother, sisters, brother in laws, sisters in law, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Jenny’s Funeral Service took place in Trinity Presbyterian Church, Bailieborough on Tuesday, January 3^rd with burial afterwards in Urcher Graveyard.

Deepest Sympathy is extended to husband, Tom, daughters Alison Rountree (Canningstown) Joyce Leinster (Fartadreen, Bailieborough) and Lesley Shepherd (Wicklow Town), sister Audrey, sons-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandson on the death of Olive Margaret Edge (nee Darlington), Bailieborough, in her 91st year, peacefully at Cavan General Hospital on Tuesday 3rd January, following a short illness. Late of Wellington Road, Dublin. Olive Margaret’s Funeral Service took place in Adelaide Road, Presbyterian Church, Dublin on Friday morning, January 6^th with burial afterwards in Urcher Graveyard, Bailieborough.

Deepest Sympathy is extended to Elma O’Dowd and family, Lisnalsky, Bailieborough on the recent death of her mother, Bernadette Doyle nee Tully, Carrickspringan, Moynalty, Kells, Co Meath, on Wednesday January 4^th at Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan following a short illness. Bernadette’s Funeral Mass took place in the Church of the Assumption, Moynalty on Friday, January 6^th with burial afterwards in Moynalty Cemetery.

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.

Lakelands Arch Club: The Lakelands Arch Club are back in action on Wednesday, January 25th from 7-9pm in the Bailieborough Business Centre. Hoping to see you all there!!

Congratulations and Well Done

Congratulations and Well Done to local girl, Leanne Kiernan who won the Young Player of the Year Award at the 2016 Continental Tyres Women’s National League Awards which were presented at the Guinness Storehouse on Thursday last. This capped off a terrific year for Leanne, who was also named in the Team of the Season. Best wishes for the New Year and hopefully 2017 will be an even better year for you and Shelbourne with Champions League football to look forward to!

2018. FELIM’S National School (THE VALE) is currently inviting applications for enrolment for 2017-2018. Forms are available directly from the school, by phoning 042 9665605 or by emailing: thevalesns@outlook.ie download from website: wwww.thevalesns.com under the Scoil Documents section.  Completed forms to be returned to the school by Friday, 27th January, 2017.

Bailieborough Shamrocks Ladies

Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Ladies Section AGM is taking place on Friday next, the 20^th January at 8.30pm in the Clubrooms of St Anne’s Park. New members and volunteers greatly appreciated. Important to have a full turnout so we can plan ahead for the 2017 season at all levels. New members most welcome.

Classes at Bailieborough Business Centre

Due to popular demand an additional Spreadsheets class has been added. Learners will have opportunity to: Learn the Basics of Microsoft Excel, Understand its uses and benefits,

Create worksheets and Workbooks and Use formulae to do simple calculations.

Wednesday evening 6.30 – 9.00pm starting at the end of January. Call 042-969-4716 to book your place.

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

The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church for and January –January 29^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), February 12^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), February 25^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), March 18^th (Saturday, 1.30pm) and March 26^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.

  East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 16th January 2017

Under 6/8/10; Both groups, Kingscourt on Thursday and Bailieborough on Friday, will make their respective returns to training this coming week with the very first blitz of the year set for Sunday morning in Dundalk for our Under 10 squad.

2017 Player Registration; U6/8/10; Registration for all existing and new players will be as follows:

Thursday, February 2nd from 6.45pm in Kingscourt Community Centre.

Friday, February 3rd from 6pm in Bailieborough Community School Sports Hall.

€15 for the year. New players can try hurling for free for the first two sessions in January to see if hurling is the game for you. Equipment is supplied.

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 in early February with our U12s scheduled to play in Dundalk blitz on Sunday 29th January to get their season up and running.

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.

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.

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