Bailieborough News. December 29^th 2016.  Matthew J. Cullen.

Christmas Walk

A Christmas Walk in aid of local Cancer Charities will take place on Wednesday, December 28^th at 11am, leaving from the B.D.A. Centre. This walk will be in memory of P.J. Byrne who passed away earlier this year. All welcome and donations voluntary. For further information, please contact 089 221 2956.

St. Vincent DePaul Shop Conference

St. Anthony’s Shop Conference would like to thank all those who contributed to the success of the shop in 2016. We appreciate all the customers who visit our shop regularly, also the many donors who provide quality clothing, footwear, handbags, bed linen, furniture and household items on an on-going basis. It is only with your continued generosity that we will be able to provide the funds so urgently needed in our community. The shop will reopen for business on Wednesday Jan. 4th 2017.

DVD’s available of the ‘Celtic Tenors’ Concert

DVD’s from the evening at Killinkere Leisure Centre, with the Celtic Tenors and Guests available from Bailieborough Business Centre and Bailie Stores. Cost €10 each. Call : 042-969-4716 or 086-794-9739 to order your copy.

Bailieborough Community Choir

Great concert in Trinity Hall by Bailieborough Community Choir on Sunday week last. Thank you to all that came and supported us and thank you so much to all the sixth class children who read so confidently. They are a credit to their families and their schools.

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

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

Deepest Sympathy

Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Noreen, children, John, Siobhan and Patricia, son and daughter-in-law Barry and Ciara and grand-children Max and Tom, brothers Sean and Eamon, sister Mary, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family and wide circle of friends on the death of Oliver Maguire, Monaghanoose, Bailieboro, Co. Cavan and formerly of Drung, who passed away after a long illness borne with great courage and dignity on Wednesday, 7th December surrounded by his loving family and the wonderful staff of St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. Oliver’s Funeral Mass took place in St Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Saturday, December 10^th followed by burial afterwards in St Anne’s Cemetery.

Deepest Sympathy is extended to children Aaron, Lauren, Kynan and Dylan, mother Joan, brothers, sisters and extended family on the death of Carol McCarthy Doyle, Drumoosclin Lane, Bailieborough, Co Cavan and formerly Dunree Park, Swords, Co Dublin on Saturday, December 3rd surrounded by her loving family at Cavan General Hospital.

Carol’s Requiem Mass took place in St Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Tuesday, December 6^th with burial afterwards in St Anne’s Cemetery, Bailieborough.

“Learn to Jive’ with Mairéad Gaffney and Craig Lovett. Five week course commencing, Monday 16th January at 8.30pm in Killinkere Leisure Centre.  No partner needed.  Contact 086 1763044 / 086 1928568.

School Reunion

Bailieborough Community School, Class of 1994 School Reunion will take place on Thursday night, 29th December, in the Bailie Hotel, kicking off at 8pm. Guaranteed to be a great night of nostalgic chat, music and good company.

Classes for 2017 at Bailieborough Business Centre. For Further Details please call 042-969-4716, or call in to the Centre. Make a change in 2017!!

Computers for Beginners – 4 Weeks – Tuesday Evenings 6.30 -9.00.

Computers for Improvers – 8 Weeks Monday Evening 6.30 – 9.30. A follow on if you have taken our Computers for Beginners Class or have basic computer skills.

 Spreadsheets – Learn how to keep financial records and create formulae – 16 Weeks Tuesday or Thursday 9.30 – 1.00pm.

Word Processing – Create your own Documents, Learn Shortcuts, – 13 Weeks Friday mornings 10 -1pm.

Information Technology – Change your skills – 13

Weeks Wednesday Evenings 6.30-9.30pm – Minimum Numbers 10 per class.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for January and February 2017

The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church for and January –January 14^th (Saturday, 1.30pm.), January 29^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), February 12^th (Sunday, 12.30pm) and February 25^th (Saturday, 1.30pm).

Library

The Library will re-open on Tuesday, January 3^rd, 2017 following the Christmas break.

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.

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.

Wishing all readers, a Peaceful and Prosperous New Year.

Bailieborough News. December 15^th 2016.  Matthew J. Cullen.

Bailieboro Garda Station Open Day. Saturday 17th December 2016 from 11am-3pm.

Superintendent Leo McGinn and the Gardaí at Bailieboro Garda Station wish to announce their first ever ‘Garda Station Open Day’. This is an excellent initiative aimed at building closer ties with all members of the community in the Bailieboro District, through some fun and informal interaction. As you may be aware Bailieboro Garda Station is the District Headquarters for the sub-district stations of Mullagh, Virginia, Cootehill, Ballyjamesduff, Shercock and Kingscourt.

This Open Day is a great opportunity to come and meet your local Gardaí and see the inner workings of your Garda Station. There will be special tours of areas normally off limits to the general public including the control room, prisoner processing, interview rooms and the cell areas. There will also be various vehicle and personnel displays. On show throughout the day we hope to have multiple patrol cars, vans and motorbikes along with some of the more specialist equipment from the likes of the Dog Unit, Mounted Unit, Sub-Aqua unit, Public Order Unit and National Armed Units. The Garda Band will also be making an appearance. There will also be a fly-by/hover from Alpha Sierra 2, one of the hi-tech Garda Helicopters. (We wish to note that obviously these national units can only be confirmed on the day due to possible operational requirements elsewhere).

There will of course be plenty of photo opportunities with the various displays both inside and outside the station…why not get your very own “Mug-Shot” at the height chart or sitting in a cell. There will be special prizes to any children dressed as police officers and light refreshments sponsored by Harris’s SuperValu, Bailieboro for the kids too.

Being the Gardaí, this event is not all fun and games, there is a serious side too. To that end our local crime prevention officer will be providing information to help keep your home and family safe.

Additionally, we are delighted to host members of the Road Safety Authority “Check-it-Fits” team, who will be on hand at the HSE car-park next door to check your children’s car seats are fitted correctly and if not, to show you how. The RSA roll-over simulator will also be present which is fitted to a hydraulic platform and can simulate a 90 degree and 180 degree roll-over demonstrating how it would feel if you were a driver or passenger involved in a less than desirable incident. It will also show you the effects of being suspended by your seat belt. The Road Safety Authority’s New Interactive Shuttle will also be present.

The Bailieboro Fire Crew and their engine will be on hand too, showing off their equipment along with the Irish Red Cross.

This event is totally free and is open to all members of the Public. We hope to welcome you all on the day. The event will proceed regardless of rain!

Bailieborough School of Music

Bailieborough School of Music present ‘An Evening of ‘Christmas Carols and Reflection’ in St Anne’s Church, on Friday December 16^th at 8.00pm. This will be an opportunity to take some time away from the rush to reflect quietly on the meaning of Christmas while listening to some seasonal music and readings.

Saturday December 17^th ‘Christmas Concert’ in Community School at 3pm, featuring lots of lively festive tunes from our Junior students.

Everyone welcome to these events. No admission charge. Proceeds from donation basket in Church and Raffle in Community School to St Vincent de Paul and Community School Canteen Fund. All welcome.

Bailieborough School of Music

Lotto results for 10/12/16 as follows; Numbers Drawn, 2, 8, 12, 19; Jackpot Winner (€5,500), Mary McBreen, Corravilla, Shercock. Jackpot next weekend €1,000.

Deepest Sympathy

Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife, Katie, daughters Pauline, Bridget, Cathy, Janet, Bernadette, Dolores, sons Frank and Bernard, Sister Annie (Castleknock), grandchildren and extended family and friends on the death of Bernard Cahill, Tullyattin, Newcastle, Moynalty and formerly Relaghbeg, Bailieborough Co Cavan who passed away on Saturday, 26th November 2016, peacefully at Cavan General Hospital, in his 90th year. Bernard’s Funeral Mass took place on Tuesday November 29^th in St Mary’s Church, Newcastle with burial afterwards in Moynalty Cemetery.

Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Teresa, sons Peter and Colm, daughter in law Gemma, sister Elizabeth, brother Patsy, brother in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends on the death of John ( John Joe ) O’Callaghan, Nolagh, Shercock, Co. Cavan who passed away at his residence on Sunday, November 27^th following a short illness. John Joe was a very well-known and respected member of the local community who had worked in many local hardware establishments over the years and he was never too busy to stop and have a chat and a bit of banter with customers and friends alike. His presence will be deeply missed by all who had the great pleasure of knowing him. John’s Funeral Mass took place on Tuesday, November 29^th in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough with burial afterwards in St. Anne’s Cemetery.

Winter Concert

Bailieborough Community Choir will present their ‘Winter Concert’, on Sunday next, December 18^th in Trinity Church Hall, Virginia Road, Bailieborough , commencing at 8.00pm. The children from 6th class in local national schools will be reading their winning poems from poetry competition. Please come along and support. All welcome, free admission and all donations, greatly appreciated.

Christmas Mass Schedule in the Parish of Killann – Christmas Eve (Saturday) and Christmas Day (Sunday):

Bailieborough:  Christmas Eve – 6pm (Children’s Mass) and 12am (Midnight Mass).  Christmas Day – 11am.

Killann: Christmas Eve – 8pm and Christmas Day – 10am.

Shercock: Christmas Eve – 10pm and Christmas Day – 11.30am.

Confessions: Bailieborough: Sunday 18^th – 7pm (Reconciliation Service) and Saturday 24^th – 12pm to 3pm.

Shercock: Tuesday 20^th – 7pm (Reconciliation Service).

Hardtimes Chorus

Hardtimes Chorus would like to thank everyone who came to our Christmas Carol Service on Sunday evening in St Anne’s Church, Bailieborough. We hope you all enjoyed our performance and thank you for your continued support during the year. Thank you to Fr Michael Router for asking us perform at the service and thank you to all who donated to St Vincent De Paul at the show. Wishing you and all your family a very Happy and Holy Christmas.

Bexcourt Centre

Bailieboro ‘Lend a Hand’ for the elderly and vulnerable are still here, more so now that the weather is that bit colder!! If ye need any jobs done or maybe just someone to call for a chat, just give us a call on 0429694825.

Bailieborough Group of Parishes: Christmas Services:

Saturday, December 17^th: ‘Messy Church’ in Bailieborough Hall from 2.00pm to 4.00pm.

Sunday, December 18^th: ‘Carols for All’ in Knockbride at 12 noon and Mullagh at 4.00pm.

Saturday, December 24^th—Christmas Eve—Holy Communion in Shercock at 7.00pm and Mullagh at 8.30pm.

Sunday, December 25^th—Christmas Day—Traditional Christmas Service in Bailieborough at 10.00am and Knockbride at 11.30am.

Christmas Walk

A Christmas Walk in aid of local Cancer Charities will take place on Wednesday, December 28^th at 11am, leaving from the B.D.A. Centre. This walk will be in memory of P.J. Byrne who passed away earlier this year. All welcome and donations voluntary.

Open Door Sessions

This December, Fox’s pub Bailieborough, will be the venue for the inaugural Open Door Sessions, where musicians and other arts professionals will perform, display and talk about their work.

The first night will take place on Thursday next, the 15^th of December at 9pm sharp, in the back area of Fox’s.

There’ll be music on the night from Sam Geraghty, Cameron, Kevin Kelleher and Aoife O’Sullivan.  Bringing some theatre to proceedings is actor Manus Halligan and we’ll also be talking to Peter Kelly of Kelly Cards about his creative business.  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.

St. Vincent DePaul Annual Christmas Appeal (11^th to 18^th December)

St. Vincent DePaul aims to provide support and friendship to people in need: to help people to achieve self-sufficiency and to work for social justice. Assistance provided by the Society is given in a non-judgemental spirit of compassion and in total confidence. Since the downturn, there are more people than ever in need of a helping hand. Your donations provide food, oil and electricity, medical and transport supports and educational assistance, etc… to in excess of 250 families in this community. St. Annes Conference of the St. Vincent DePaul is most grateful to those who support us and we ask you to kindly contribute what you can afford to our annual Christmas Appeal until Sunday next, December 18^th. We wish you all, a happy and holy Christmas.

Presentation of Proceeds from the recent ‘Celtic Tenors’ Concert

The following groups received donations from the recent ‘Celtic Tenors’ Concert: Bailieborough Community School, Castle Lake Development Committee, Bailieborough Christmas Lights Fund, Bailieborough Mental Health Association, Bailieborough Tidy Towns, Bailieborough Community Choir and Hard Times Chorus.  €12,600 from the evening was donated to these local causes.

DVD’s from the evening at Killinkere Leisure Centre, with the Celtic Tenors and Guests available from Bailieborough Business Centre and Bailie Stores. Cost €10 each. Call : 042-969-4716 or 086-794-9739 to order your copy.

New members needed

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

Open and Enrolment Evening

St. Brigid’s National School, Tunnyduff are holding an Open and Enrolment Evening on Monday, 19th December from 5 to 7 pm.  All are welcome.

Also, the School Choir and the Brass Duffers are performing Christmas Carols at Tesco on Friday evening, 16th December from 5 to 6 o’clock. Your support would be appreciated.

Bridge Results: Tuesday, November 29^th: First: Kathleen Keenan and Tom Moran, Second: Patsy Corcoran and Sean Kelleher. Best Gross: Philomena Finnegan and Ita Clarke.

Tuesday, December 6^th: Turkey Competition: First: Anne Brady and Malcolm Cross, Second: Jimmy Stafford and Tony Carolan. Best Gross: Rosaleen Keegan and Pauline McEvoy. Third: Joan O’Reilly and Kathleen Keenan. Fourth: Eilish Reynolds and Mona McCormack. Fifth: Betty Olwell and Maresa Liggan.

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

School Reunion

Bailieborough Community School, Class of 1994 School Reunion will take place on Thursday night, 29th December, in the Bailie Hotel, kicking off at 8pm. Guaranteed to be a great night of nostalgic chat, music and good company.

BAILIEBOROUGH BRANCH IRISH RED CROSS

The Annual Red Cross “Senior Citizens” Christmas party was held in the Bailie Hotel in Bailieborough on Wednesday evening last. The turnout was fantastic with over 80 guests joining us. Thanks to the hotel staff for providing the venue and fantastic food as always. Also thanks also goes to our own volunteers who served tables and made the whole process run like clockwork, without you, this event would not be possible.

Classes for 2017 at Bailieborough Business Centre. For Further Details please call 042-969-4716, or call in to the Centre. Make a change in 2017!!

Computers for Beginners – 4 Weeks – Tuesday Evenings 6.30 -9.00.

Computers for Improvers – 8 Weeks Monday Evening 6.30 – 9.30. A follow on if you have taken our Computers for Beginners Class or have basic computer skills.

 Spreadsheets – Learn how to keep financial records and create formulae – 16 Weeks Tuesday or Thursday 9.30 – 1.00pm.

Word Processing – Create your own Documents, Learn Shortcuts, – 13 Weeks Friday mornings 10 -1pm.

Information Technology – Change your skills – 13 Weeks Wednesday Evenings 6.30-9.30pm – Minimum Numbers 10 per class.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for December 2016 and January 2017

The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church for December and January –December 17^th (Saturday 1.30pm), January 14^th (Saturday, 1.30pm.) and January 29^th (Sunday, 12.30pm).

Christmas Lights Vehicle Parade in aid of the Vincey McGee Benefit Fund and Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust:

Sunday 18^th December at 4.30pm in Cavan Town. The first ever in the region. All types of vehicles Lorries, Cars, Tractors, Vans etc. welcome. Entry Fee €20 per vehicle. Registration from 1pm at the Equestrian Centre. Refreshments and entertainment. Lighting up of Remembrance Tree at 5.30pm at the Courthouse, Cavan (find us on Facebook) ‘vinceymegeebenefitfund’ where more details provided or see local media!

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. December 1^st  2016.  Matthew J. Cullen

All-Ireland One Act Qualifier for Bailieborough Drama Group

‘The Sacred Heart’s Right Hand Man” by Liz O’Hanlon, directed by Conor Sheridan, has qualified for the All-Irelands to be held in the Mill Theatre, Dundrum, Dublin. A warm up will be shown in Gallonray House, Maudabawn this Wednesday 30th November at 8:30pm. Stand-up comedy will be brought on the night by Pat and Liam Daly and Phelim Gargan. Entrance fee €10 and all are most welcome.

The LAKELANDS ARCH CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY

The Lakelands Arch Club Christmas Party will take place on Wednesday next, 30^th   November, in the Bailieborough Business Development Building, Shercock Road. Santa Claus will visit on the night. All welcome. Find us on Facebook.  Lakelands Arch Club. Email:  lakelandsarchclub@eircom.net

Leanne Does it again!!: Well done to local girl, Leanne Kiernan who made her Senior International debut for the Republic of Ireland when they played a friendly against the Basque Country in Tallaght on Saturday afternoon last. Leanne put in a ‘Player of the Match’ performance and to cap it all, she scored her first Senior International goal to give the Republic a 2—1 win! The goals keep on coming for Leanne and hopefully she will play a big part in Shelbourne’s game against U.C.D. Waves tonight (Wednesday) in what could be a title deciding game.

Bailieborough Community Choir

The Bailieborough Community Choir are holding their first ever fund raiser on Friday, December 2^nd in Foxes Bar, Main Street, Bailieborough. This will be a Fund Raising Quiz which will commence at 9.00pm, sharp. A table of 4 will cost 40 euro and all are most welcome to attend.

Classes and Services at Bailieborough Business Centre

Spaces available for Information and Technology QQI Level 4. A 40-week full time course covering Communications, Computer Applications, Digital Media, IT Skills, Maths, Work Experience, Personal Effectiveness and Workplace Safety. Call: 042-969-4716 / 049-433-1494 for details.

Internet Safety for Parents. A 2 hour session for parents, guiding you through the various Apps and Social Media sites that children are accessing. Call 042-969-4716.

A4 Colour Copying and Printing available at Bailieborough Business Centre.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to brother Tony, nephews, nieces and extended family, neighbours and friends on the death of Margaret (Maggie) Clarke, Moylett, Bailieborough, who passed away on Thursday, November 17^th, peacefully at her residence. Maggie’s Funeral Mass took place in St Mary’s Church, Clanaphilip on Saturday, November 19^th with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Deepest Sympathy is extended to sons PJ and Denis, daughters Mary, Nuala, Rose, Martina, Colette, Geraldine, Claire and Carmel, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended relatives and friends on the death of Eileen Martin (nee Carroll) and formerly Clarke, Monaghanoose, Bailieborough, who passed away peacefully, at her residence in the loving care of her family in her 92nd year on Sunday, November 20^th. Eileen’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Tuesday, November 22^nd with burial afterwards in St. Anne’s Cemetery.

Bailieboro’ Church of Ireland Annual Sale

The Bailieborough Church of Ireland Annual Sale will take place on Saturday next, 3rd December – in the Church Hall, doors open at 2pm. Lots of bargains.  All the usual stalls and more. Everybody very welcome. Please come along and bring your friends.

Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club: Annual General Meeting of the Club on Friday, 9th December at 8pm: Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club are holding their Annual General Meeting on Friday, 9^th December 2016 at 8pm in the Clubrooms of St Anne’s Park. Calling ALL sections of the Club to attend as well as members, players, mentors, supporters and the wider community. Everyone is welcome. Let’s all move our great club forward together as one. Please attend, new members welcome and appreciated. There will be a cup of tea and a chance to mingle at the end of the AGM. Look forward to seeing a big crowd on the night

Christmas Carol Service

An Advent Carol Service with ‘Hardtimes Chorus’ will take place in St. Anne’s Church on Sunday evening, December 11^th. Further details later.

Moonlight Walk

A ‘Moonlight Walk’ will take place on Friday, December 9^th in aid of the Tierworker Defibrillator Fund. Meet at the Royal Breffni, Tierworker at 7.15pm. Please bring a torch and wear suitable footwear. There will be a short walk and a longer one on Lough An Lae. Donations are voluntary and there will be refreshments afterwards in the Royal Breffni. All welcome.

Good Luck and Best Wishes

Good Luck and Best Wishes are extended to, Mickey Clinch, Francis Clarke, Andy Maguire, Aiden Crosby and Sean Donnellan, who are members of the Cavan Masters squad who will play in the All Ireland Masters Final Replay against Mayo Masters in Ballinagh, Co. Cavan on Saturday next, 3rd December with throw-in at 2:15pm. All your support will be greatly appreciated.

Bexcourt Centre

Bailieboro ‘Lend a Hand’ for the elderly and vulnerable are still here, more so now that the weather is that bit colder!! If ye need any jobs done or maybe just someone to call for a chat, just give us a call on 0429694825.

Bridge Results

Tuesday, November 15^th: First: Patsy Corcoran and Sean Kelleher, Second: Tony Carolan and Jimmy Stafford. Best Gross: Marie McNicholas and Maresa Liggan.

Tuesday, November 22^nd: The Bee O’Reilly Cup: First: Tom Moran and John McGahan, Second: Teresa O’Reilly and Una Stafford. Best Gross: Pauline McEvoy and Rosaleen Keegan. Third: Ita Clarke and Philomena Finnegan. Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening in the Hotel Bailie at 8.00pm. New members are always most welcome.

HOLY HOUR

The monthly Holy Hour hosted by Direction for Our Times will take place on Thursday evening, December 1^st in St. Anne’s Church beginning at 8pm. All welcome.

Bailieborough School of Music

Lotto results for 26/11/16 as follows; Numbers Drawn, 5, 8, 13, 22; No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) winners, Margaret and Liam Fay, Galbolie; Damon Kelly, Monaghanoose; Anna Kennedy, Shercock Rd; David Warren, Cross. Jackpot next weekend €5,400.

Walk, Jog Or Run

…. Exercising Is FUN! Every Monday and Wednesday evenings at 8pm join us at Bailieborough Community Centre! All welcome—no matter what your fitness levels are!. Ok folks, join us to run, jog or walk and most importantly tea, biscuits, fruit and chat afterwards.

Social Day Group

Get-together in the Community Centre—today—Wednesday, November 30^th from 2.30pm to 4.30pm for all members and new members always very welcome.

Cavan Joint Policing Committee

The County Cavan Joint Policing Committee Annual Public Meeting will take place on Tuesday next, 6th Dec from 7pm in the Cavan Crystal Hotel. Members of the public are invited to attend.

Library: Parent, Baby and Toddler group: Weekly meeting at Bailieborough Library.

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.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for December 2016 and January 2017: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church for December and January –December 11^th (Sunday 12.30pm), December 17^th (Saturday 1.30pm), January 14^th (Saturday, 1.30pm.) and January 29^th (Sunday, 12.30pm).

CROSS COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR, SUNDAY 11TH DEC at 10 30am, CROSS COMMUNITY HALL. Homemade cakes, puddings, pies etc. Handmade arts and crafts, logs and wreaths, lucky dip,
refreshments and raffle and much, much, more. All welcome.

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 28th November 2016

Cavan GAA/ Sheridan Insurances All Stars

East Cavan Gaels GAA Hurling Club

 2016 Hurler of the Year Jack Barry

Incredible news that our own Jack Barry was first of all nominated but then went on to win Cavan Hurler of the year at the Sheridan Insurances award night on Friday last. A great individual award for Jack, who is still U16, for his consistent outstanding performances in the Celtic Challenge U17 inter-county competition for Cavan, picking up numerous player of the game awards along the way as well as great performances in the Cavan U16 championship, Ulster U16 league and Ulster minor league.

A first individual playing award to an East Cavan Gaels player also. Everyone in the club is rightly proud of this great achievement.

Well done Jack.

Photo is Jack receiving his award from Cavan GAA Chairman Gerry Brady and rep from Sheridan Insurance.

Under 6/8/10;

Training continues each week in Kingscourt on Thursdays and Bailieborough on Fridays. Great enthusiastic numbers at both our U6/8 sessions which bodes well for the New Year. We’ve lost some blitzes to bad weather but training will continue till mid-December.

Under 12/14; Again we lost Friday’s first round U13 on the 3G to frost. Hopefully this competition will be completed before the Christmas break.

Under 16/18; With time now against us and fixtures piling up the minor competition will be run off on a one day blitz format on Saturday December 3rd on the 3G. Good luck to all.

Hurling training times and venues;

Kingscourt training group; Kingscourt and surrounding areas.

Under 6/8;

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

Bailieborough training group U6/8/10; Bailieborough/Knockbride/Killinkere/ Shercock/Virginia areas.

Friday at the Bailieborough Community School Sports Hall. U6/8 from 6-7 and U10 from 7-8pm. €3 each and bring the water bottle.

For all U8/10 information contact Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.

Under 12/14/16/18;

Just the U13s and minor games before the season wraps up. Players will receive a text. For all U12-U18 information contact Kathryn O’Flynn 087 244 1371.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT & GIFT FAIR, Sunday 11^th December, Woodford & Erne Suites, Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell Co. Cavan. 12.00pm – 5.00pm. This annual event is now in its 5^th year and with 59 stands it’s the perfect place to do some Christmas shopping for your friends and family. We’ll have the best in handmade goods, craft supplies and quality giftware. It’s free admission so please join us for a fabulous day out. www.downland-crafts.com or 049 436 4877.

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

CITIZENS INFORMATION: Co. Cavan Citizens Information Outreach Service in Bailieboro (The Library) on Tuesdays, from 1.30pm – 2.30pm. This is a weekly service.  Any enquiries 076 1075200.

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

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. November 17^th 2016.  Matthew J. Cullen.

Bailieboro Parish Church Funds—Fundraiser—presents CONAL GALLEN:

Irish comedian and singer, Conal Gallen will be coming to perform in the Bailie Hotel on Friday next, 18th November 2016 at 8:30pm. Funds raised will go towards Bailieborough Parish Church. Tickets are available from vestry members or from reception in the Bailie. Come along for an evening of fun! Admission €25.

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort:

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort would like to invite anyone who may be interested in taking part in this year’s ‘Community Variety Concert’ to leave their details in Fox’s, Main St., or contact any committee member. Closing date is Saturday next, November 19^th. This year’s Concert will run on Friday 25^th and Saturday, 26^th November.

Volunteers needed for helping to put up the Christmas Lights

Voluntary help is needed to put up the Christmas ‘Dome Lights’ on the poles around the town! If you can spare a few hours of your time in next few weeks, please contact Aidan Clarke (Clarke’s Albany) or Kevin Smith (Bailie Stores) for further details!

LAKELANDS ARCH CLUB – SOCIAL CLUB FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

All ages welcome.  Date for your diary: Wednesday 30^th   November, from 7-8pm (Juniors U16), 7-9pm (Seniors) in Bailieborough Business Development Building, Shercock Road.  Find us on Facebook.  Lakelands Arch Club. Email:  lakelandsarchclub@eircom.net

East Knockbride N.S

Are holding an Enrolment/ Information Evening in the school, for Children who wish to enrol for September 2017 on Wednesday 23rd November 2016 between 7 and 8pm. Parents and Children are welcome to come along on the night, meet our staff and view facilities at the school.

Deepest Sympathy

Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Philomena, daughter Donna, mother Ena, grandson Micah, Donna’s partner Troy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins and a large circle of extended family and friends on the death of PJ Byrne, Rakeevan, Bailieborough on Monday, October 24^th following a short illness.  P.J.’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church on Wednesday, October 26^th with burial afterwards in St. Anne’s Cemetery.

Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife, Isa, daughters Valerie, Pamela and Elaine, sisters, Doreen and Eileen, sons-in-law Tom, Sean and George, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother-in-law, sister-in-law and extended family and friends on the death of Thomas Robert Hall, Adelaide Road, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, peacefully at St. Christopher’s Hospice, Cavan on Saturday, October 29^th.  Thomas’s Funeral Service took place on Monday, October 31^st in Trinity Presbyterian Church, with burial afterwards in Corglass Presbyterian Church Graveyard.

Deepest Sympathy is extended to brothers, Gerry, Tom, Stephen, John, Sisters Tutsy, Bernie, Breda, Annette, Claire, Joan, Frances, Olive and Catherine, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, cousins and as many special friends in Ivy House who were his second family on the death of Charlie Curran, Cormeen, Bailieborough and Ivy House, Proudstown Road, Navan on Thursday, November 3^rd. Charlie was predeceased by his parents, his brother Noel and his sisters Maisy and Marta. Charlie’s Funeral Mass took place in Newcastle Church on Saturday, November 5^th, followed by burial in Moynalty Cemetery.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for November 2016 and December 2016

The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church for November and December –November 26^th (Saturday 1.30pm), December 11^th (Sunday 12.30pm), December 17^th (Saturday 1.30pm).

Enrolment for First Communion

The students in second class in St. Annes N.S., The Vale N.S. and in the Model School will be enrolled for the First Communion preparation programme at the 10.00am Mass on Sunday next, November 20^th.

Social Day Group

The next Get-Together takes place in the Community Centre on Wednesday, November 16^th from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. All members please attend and new members are always very welcome.

Thank You

Thank you to Airtricity from the Community Employment Childcare Network here in Bailieborough for all their support and generous funding given to the community and especially our offices and training rooms, this year and in the many years gone past.  We look forward to working with them in the future.

Bailieborough Community Choir

The Bailieborough Community Choir are holding their first ever fund raiser on Friday, December 2^nd in Foxes Bar, Main Street, Bailieborough. This will be a Fund Raising Quiz which will commence at 9.00pm, sharp. A table of 4 will cost 40 euro and all are most welcome to attend.

Christmas Carol Service

An Advent Carol Service with ‘Hardtimes Chorus’ will take place in St. Anne’s Church on Sunday evening, December 11^th. Further details later.

Bailieborough Drama Group

Bailieborough Drama Group are back on the Drama Festival one-act circuit. Their play is written by local girl, Liz O’ Hanlon (nee Byrne) called “the Sacred Hearts Right Hand Man”. She acts alongside Darragh Smith. The show has got Best Play and Best Director (Conor Sheridan) in Moate, Co. Westmeath on Saturday, 29^th October. In the Cavan one-act Festival, the group won Best Play, Best Director, Best Actress and Best Actor. The group would need another 1st to secure a place in the All-Ireland in December in Dundrum, Co. Dublin. The play will be performed in Carrigallan on Sunday next, 20th.

Jiving Lessons

Four-week Jiving Lessons for beginners and advanced dancers will begin tonight, Wednesday, November 16^th in the ‘Hide-Out’, The Vale at 8.30pm. Great exercise and no partner required. Please contact Declan ay 087 755 7163 for further details.

Classes and Services at Bailieborough Business Centre

Spaces available for Information and Technology QQI Level 4. A 40-week full time course covering Communications, Computer Applications, Digital Media, IT Skills, Maths, Work Experience, Personal Effectiveness and Workplace Safety. Call: 042-969-4716 / 049-433-1494 for details.

Internet Safety for Parents. A 2 hour session for parents, guiding you through the various Apps and Social Media sites that children are accessing. Call 042-969-4716.

A4 Colour Copying and Printing available at Bailieborough Business Centre.

A Huge Thank You to All who volunteered at the Medal Presentation Evening with Mickey Harte..

Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club would like to thank all the parents who made sandwiches and cakes and brought them to our Medal Presentation in the Community School on Saturday evening. The Club would like to thank one person in a very, very big way and that is our Photographer on the night Bairbre Ni Uidhir who captured the whole joyous evening in an array of photos.

From everyone’s generosity we had a fantastic spread at the event. To all the ladies who served us all tea and food we thank you sincerely and also we would like to thank Francis Clarke for supplying the milk. Your help and participation in this event made the night a great social occasion for everyone associated with Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club. The surplus food and cakes that were left over after the event was donated to St Vincent De Paul and we also brought some of the food and cakes out to Killinkere to the BDA who were running their hugely successful concert with The Celtic Tenors and Guests.

Bailieborough Development Association

The Bailieborough Development Association, Annual General Meeting will take place on Tuesday 22^nd November, 2016 at 8.00pm in the Bailieborough Business Centre on the Shercock Road. All are welcome to attend.

Bailieborough School of Music

Lotto results for 12/11/16 as follows; No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) winners, Kathleen Coleman, Galbolie; Noel O’Callaghan, Nolagh; Patrick Maguire, Bexcourt; Niamh and Aoife Mulligan, Galbolie. Jackpot next weekend €5,200.

Annual Dog Walk

Bailieboro Vet Clinic presents their Annual Sponsored Dog Walk in aid of the Cavan SPCA on Saturday, 26th November at 12:30pm on the Kells Rd.
All welcome including your four legged friends! Please help by collecting a sponsorship card which are available in the office. Face painting and refreshments on the day.

Bexcourt Centre

Bailieboro ‘Lend a Hand’ for the elderly and vulnerable are still here, more so now that the weather is that bit colder!! If ye need any jobs done or maybe just someone to call for a chat, just give us a call on 0429694825.

Dhuish Group Water Scheme

Due to the annual maintenance of the water mains, there may be disruptions of group water supply until 18 November 2016. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

Bridge Results

Tuesday, November 1^st: First: Vera Bell and Una Stafford, Second: Sean Kelleher and Patsy Corcoran. Best Gross: Joint: Teresa O’Reilly and Joy Jameson, Marie McNicholas and Maresa Liggan. Third: Noreen Maguire and Betty Olwell.

Tuesday, November 8^th: First: Pauline McEvoy and Eilish Reynolds, Second: Tony Carolan and Tom Moran. Best Gross: Patsy Corcoran and John McGahan. Third: Helen Clarke and Joan O’Reilly.

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

Art Exhibition

An Art Exhibition by artist, Josephine Tracey is taking place upstairs in Bailieborough Library until the end of November. The exhibition has a mixture of Weave work, Embroidery and Oil Painting Landscapes. The Exhibition is open during Library opening hours and all are most welcome to attend and view it.

Drumkeery Group Water Scheme

Drumkeery Group Water Scheme will be carrying out the biannual maintenance work on the network, which will include scouring of the lines. This may cause some disruption to member’s water supply. If discolouration of the water occurs, run the tap until the water becomes clear. Maintenance work will be carried out until Saturday, 30^th November. Should any problems arise, please contact, The Maintenance Officer, Seamus McCabe at 086 0466188. Your co-operation and understanding is greatly appreciated and we regret any inconvenience caused.

Walk, Jog Or Run

…. Exercising Is FUN! Every Monday and Wednesday evenings at 8pm join us at Bailieborough Community Centre! All welcome—no matter what your fitness levels are!. Ok folks, join us to run, jog or walk and most importantly tea, biscuits, fruit and chat afterwards.

Library

Parent, Baby and Toddler group: Weekly meeting at Bailieborough Library.

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;

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.

Craft Group every Friday 10.30am-1pm;

Book Club 6pm-7pm last Thursday of every month;

Lit Lab writers group every second Tuesday. Contact 042 9665779 for details on any of the above.

Bailieborough Shamrocks

Bailieborough Shamrocks wish to sincerely thank everyone who supported their ‘Lotto’ Draws with the School of Music over the past many years. They deeply value and appreciate your long standing generosity and look forward to your continued assistance in the years ahead. It is also their wish that the School of Music enjoy continued success and achievement in their development and promotion of Music in the area and in their fundraising efforts.

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 14th November 2016

Under 6/8/10; Training returned indoors on Thursday last in Kingscourt Community Centre. Friday’s foul weather conditions made it unsafe to travel for our Bailieborough training group so they will get going this coming Friday. New players very welcome.

Under 10 monster blitz this coming Wednesday in Ballyjamesduff secondary school hall.

Under 12/14; The U13 competition will begin this Friday 18th November on the 3G. Two rounds with the finals on 2nd December.

Under 16/18; Under 16 Championship final.

Cootehill 6-07

East Cavan Gaels 2-06

Definitely a case of what might have been on Wednesday in Breffni. An excellent display by our lads who are a mixture of only 4 16 year olds with a sprinkling of 13/14 year old lads. A very nasty head injury to Cillian Traynor coupled with the 2 goals that followed while a man down was ultimately our undoing on the night. Our defence while under some serious pressure delivered a serious performance led by Cian. The midfield area grabbed a good foothold in the game with Jack, Cillian, Seamus and Kevin putting in a serious shift to lay the platform. Unfortunately we are still very young in the forward department and the older physical presence of the Cootehill lads kept most of our attacks at bay but we still created a load of chances.

Cillian’s injury made the second half that bit more difficult but credit to our lads for sticking with Cootehill where they scored 3-04 to our 2-04. We are getting closer each year. Well done to all.

Above; Wednesdays U16 side.

Our minor squad still await the refixture of the game v St. Feilims from last week.

Hurling training times and venues;

Kingscourt training group; Kingscourt and surrounding areas.

Under 6/8; Thursday 6.45-8pm for U6/8 only in the Community Centre. €3 each and bring water bottle.

Bailieborough training group U6/8/10; Bailieborough/Knockbride/Killinkere/ Shercock/Virginia areas.

Friday at the Bailieborough Community School Sports Hall. U6/8 from 6-7 and U10 from 7-8pm. €3 each and bring the water bottle. Under 10s train on Sunday at the Vale.

For all U8/10 information contact Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.

Under 12/14/16/18; Just a few games left for our U13s and minors before the season wraps up. Players will receive a text. For all U12-U18 information contact Kathryn O’Flynn 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.

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.