Bailieborough News. June 18^th  2015. Matthew J. Cullen.

Safe Pass:

1 Day Training

Bailieborough Business Centre

Friday 26th June 2015 Cost €100 including Lunch

Delivered by Cathal Bannon

Call 042 9694716 or email bda@bailieborough.com

Midsummer Fest:

Sorry Folks, but due to a variety of reasons, including logistics and the increasing cost of running the event -the Bailieborough Midsummer Festival will not go ahead this year.
A new committee will be formed in November with the challenge of bringing the Festival back in a new format for 2016. In the meantime, thank you to all our past committees, volunteers, sponsors and friends for helping out over the years.

Bailieborough Mental Health Association:

Bailieborough Mental Health Association are holding a ‘Summer Solstice Walk’ on Sunday afternoon next, June 21^st, commencing from the Bailieborough Business Centre, Shercock Road at 4.00pm. Returning afterwards to the Centre for refreshments. Also as part of Mental Health, Ireland ‘Solstice Wellbeing Day’ all are invited to join in and reflect on your life and make a wellbeing intention for the coming year at 5.38pm—the moment of the Summer Solstice in Ireland. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Feilé na nGael:

East Cavan Gaels will again be hosting this prestigious national competition for U14 boys hurling this coming weekend. We extend an invitation to all to attend what promises to be a great weekend of hurling. We particularly wish to invite children and teachers from our local catchment schools to attend. Hurling has continued to grow over these past years locally, ably assisted by the support of our local schools and this event will showcase the fruits of all strands working together to get this far, Hurling Club, Schools and GAA Clubs. Our squad for Féile has players who are or have recently played hurling with our schools and we would hope to see as may supporters as possible at this event and hope that you could highlight their achievement in participating in same. Throw in on Friday in St. Anne’s Park, Bailieborough is at 4pm and Saturday at 11am, everyone is very welcome.

‘Bailieborough Agricultural Show 2015 to be held on July 4th 2015’:

Come along in 70’s dress to be claimed best dressed man/woman on the day to celebrate the theme of ‘Then and Now’. Other attractions on the day include the Macra na Feirme national farm skills challenge semi-finals, vintage displays, trade stands and lots more! Bring your pony along for the new
handy pony class which involves doing everyday tasks while on horseback, class begins at 10am and runs for the whole day! For more info email bailieboroshow@gmail.com‘All welcome.

Bailieborough Celtic A.G.M:

The Annual General Meeting of Bailieboro Celtic Soccer Club will take place in the club’s Clubrooms on Thursday, 25th June 2015 at 8.30pm.

Bailieboro Celtic AFC are delighted to be hosting an FAI Summer Soccer Schools Camp again this year from July 13^th to July 17^th at the Vale Grounds. Log on to www.summersoccerschools.ie  or call 1890 653 653 to book early. Discounts apply for family bookings.

The 20k Drop:

Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA present ‘The 20k Drop’ in the Bailie Hotel on Friday 26th June at 8.30pm. Ticket are priced at €15 and are available from any committee member or they can be purchased at the door. On the night 8 participants are selected from the audience. Each receives €2,500 in cash and simply place your cash on the correct answer to win. This is sure to be a good night’s entertainment. All welcome.

Bailieborough Walking Group:

Wednesday, June 17^th, Canningstown, Cootehill. Advanced Walk: 2+ Hours. Departing from Bailieborough Library at 6.55pm. Walk commences at Canningstown Football Pitch at 7.15pm.

Wednesday, June 24^th: Dun A Ri, Kingscourt. Easy walk—1 hour. Moderate walk—1 hour 30 mins. Depart from Bailieborough Library at 6.45pm. Walks commence at Shercock Road entrance to Dun A Ri at 7.15pm. All welcome.

Legion of Mary:The local ‘Legion of Mary’ meets each Monday night at 8.00pm in the Community Centre. New members are always welcome and encouraged to attend.

‘Revolted’ performed by Donal and Katie O Kelly at Bailieborough Library on Wednesday, 17 June at 7.30pm

REVOLTED is a pair of solo plays for Bloomsday 2015, recalling the connection between Joyce and County Cavan – Bailieboro-born Frank Sheehy Skeffington.

REVOLTED comprises Donal O’Kelly’s JOYCED! about James Joyce performed by Katie O’Kelly, and HAIRY JAYSUS about Joyce’s best friend Frank Sheehy-Skeffington, the forgotten executed man of Easter 1916, written and performed by Donal O’Kelly.

Sheehy-Skeffington was a pacifist and campaigner for votes for women. He was jailed in June 1915, exactly a century ago, for making speeches against recruitment to the British Army.

Donal O’Kelly and Katie O’Kelly, both writers and actors, are coming together to create this father-daughter double bill of plays. Revolted will be presented in Bailieboro Library at 7.30pm on 17^th June, the day after Katie performs Joyced! in the National Library of Ireland for Bloomsday. Admission €5.

Phone 042 9665779 for further enquiries.

Library:

Citizens Information every Tuesday from 1.30pm-2.30pm.

‘Abair Leat’ Irish Conversational Group, Tuesdays from 1pm-2pm. Learning Irish for fun. Tea and coffee served. All welcome, free admission.

Parent, baby and toddler group every Wednesday from 11am-12.30pm. Lots of suitable toys, refreshments, all welcome, free admission.

Craft Group every Friday 10.30am-12.30pm. Sharing of crafts and ideas. Tea and coffee, all welcome.  Free admission.

Adult Book Club last Thursday of every month from 6pm-7pm. All new members welcome. Tea and coffee served. Free admission. Phone Library at 042 9665779 for details on all of the above.

Bailieborough ‘Lend A Hand’—Terrific Summer Offer!!:

Garda vetted volunteers with identification are ready to assist and help the elderly in our community. If you have gardening jobs, hedge and grass cutting, tidying up or ant type of small repairs to get done then ‘Lend A Hand’, is at your doorstep. No job is too small for our volunteers and to avail of this service just call Ann at 042 9694825 from 9.00am to 2.00pm, Monday to Friday. Brighten up your summer and make that call now!!

School of Music: Enrolment Day:

Bailieborough School of Music Enrolment Day will take place in St Anne’s National School on Saturday next, 20th June from 10.00am – 1.00pm. Enrolment of new students and an opportunity to try out the various woodwind and brass instruments.

Bailieborough Community Resource House:

Summer camp for children aged 8-11 in Resource House from July 6th – July 10th. Price €30 for the week. For further details please contact 042 9666068.

5K/10K FUN-RUN/WALK:

East Knockbride N.S. Parents Association are holding their annual 5k and 10k Fun-Run/Walk on Friday evening next, 19^th June 2015.  Registration from 7pm in school, Walk/Run commencing at 7.30pm.  Adults €10, Children €5, family rates available.  Refreshments in school afterwards.  Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Training at Bailieborough Business Centre:

Computers and the Internet for Beginners €10 for 4 Classes.

Skills for Farmers, Skills for Work. Call 042-969-4716 / 086-794-9739 for further details.

Killann Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick:

The Killann Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick will take place on Sunday, July 12^th. A bus will be leaving from Bailieborough at 8.00am (please note change of time). If interested please contact Caroline (086 3817 857) or Mella (086 379 0602) for further details.

Birdwatch Ireland:

Birdwatch Ireland are looking for records of breeding Curlew this summer. Farmers with breeding Curlew on their lands may be eligible for GLAS. If you think you know of a nesting pair—not a flock—please contact Sean Kelly on 085 1132 780 or email curlew@birdwatchireland.ie and we will contact you. Closing date is July 1^st 2015.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for June, July and August 2015:

The following are the dates for Baptisms in Saint Anne’s Church: Saturday, June 20^th at 4.30pm (Deacon Damien) and Sunday, June 21^st at 12.30 (Fr. Michael), Saturday, June 27^th (Deacon Damien), Saturday, July 11^th (Deacon Damien), Sunday, July 12^th (Fr. Michael), Saturday, July 25^th (Deacon Damien), Sunday, July 26^th (Fr. Michael), Saturday, August 8^th (Deacon Damien), Sunday, August 9^th (Fr. Michael), Saturday, August 23^rd (Deacon Damien) and Sunday, August 24^th (Fr. Michael).

1916 – 2016 Ireland Centenary Programme:

The Bailieborough Sheehy Skeffington Centenary Committee is planning a series of events in 2016.
Francis Skeffington was born in 1878 in Bailieborough.
If you are interested in the history of Francis and his wife Hanna and the role played by them in the 1916 era, you might like to join our committee.. Contact Patrick McCabe at Phone No. 042 9694706, mobile 086 8490642 or email pgjmccabe@eircom.net

Leisure Centre:

New Studio Classes, check out our facebook page for details of different classes.

Monday:  BLT 10.00-10.45am and Ladies Fitness 8.30pm.

Tuesday:  Mugendo Kickboxing 6.30-8.30.

Wednesday:  Pilates 10-11am, BLT at 6.30, Step Aerobics from 7.30 to 8.30.

Thursday: Yoga at 10 and Turbo training at 7pm.

Friday:  Men’s Fitness at 8.45.

Studio and Treatment rooms available to rent, Call 042 9666644. Suitable for many uses.

€30 for 30 days membership pool or gym membership still available.

Check us out on www.bailieboroughleisurecentre.com  or find us on facebook for regular updates.

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.

East Cavan Gaels: U6/8/10;

The next big Monster blitz is this coming Wednesday 17th June in Cloghan at 7.

U14/16; Féile this week so training for U14/16 only on Wednesday in Bailieborough.

Féile na nGael 2015;

All roads lead to St. Anne’s Park, Bailieborough GAA for what promises to be another fantastic weekend of hurling as ECG participate in National Féile for only the second time. Division 5 has 16 teams with Cup and Shield competitions. ECG will host a minimum of 12 games in both Bailieborough and Kingscourt over Friday and Saturday. Our guests for the weekend are Caiseal Gaels from Mayo with other visiting teams from Monaghan and Sligo with even more coming from further afield on Saturday for Quarter finals of Cup and Shield. This is a remarkable undertaking for such a small club but with the help of our committee, our players, their families and our partner GAA clubs and the wider East Cavan community this promises to be a hurling weekend to remember. There will be a BBQ, long Puc competition at 6, raffle and some special guests and presentations at 7 on Friday in St. Anne’s Park, Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA grounds. Throw in for the first games on Friday is at 4pm, everyone from the community is especially welcome and fixtures are as follows;

Friday: 4pm East Cavan Gaels v Drumcliffe Rosses Point (Sligo), St. Anne’s Park, Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA.

4pm Castleblayney (Monaghan) v Caiseal Gaels (Mayo), O’Raghallaigh Park, Kingscourt Stars GAA.

5pm East Cavan Gaels v Castleblayney. St. Anne’s Park.

5pm Caiseal Gaels v Drumcliffe Rosses Point. Kingscourt.

Saturday; 11am East Cavan Gaels v Caiseal Gaels, St. Anne’s Park.

11am Castleblayney v Drumcliffe Rosses Point, Castleblayney.

2.30 and 3.30: Cup and Shield Quarter finals in both Bailieborough and Kingscourt.

Sunday; 11am Cup and Shield semi-finals, Cloghan, Monaghan GAA Centre of Excellence.

3pm Cup and Shield Finals, Cloghan.

Training times and venues; If blitz on then no training.

Under 6/8/10; Blitz Wednesday in Cloghan for all

Kingscourt group; 

Wednesdays 6-7.30 at Kingscourt Stars GAA grounds.

Bailieborough group; no training, everyone to Féile!!

Friday  6-7.30 at the Community School pitch.

Both sessions are open to anyone from the region to attend.

For all U8/10 information contact Willie Gaughan 087 164 9280

Under 14/16; No U12 training this week- all to Féile Friday.

All training is collective in Bailieborough and subject to change.

Wednesday in St. Anne’s Park 7pm. 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, Edel Fox 086 1004030 or Geraldine Gormley 087 7949448.

Citizens Information Service:

Co. Cavan Citizens Information Service is in the Library, Bailieborough every Tuesday from 1.30 – 2.30pm. Information on Social Welfare, Employment, Tax, Health etc… A Free and Confidential Service. Tel. 0761 07 5200.

Alcoholics Anonymous:

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

Model School:

5th and 6th class students from Model School in Bailieborough were delighted to receive their Junior Entrepreneur Programme (JEP) Flag this week after completing the programme recently. The J.E.P. is kindly sponsored by ATA Group in Cavan. In picture is Joanne Gannon from ATA Group, 5th/6th class students from The Model School along with the class teacher Mr. Niall McHugo.

We also had a visit from a bee keeper teaching all the students from 3rd to 6th class all about Bio-Diversity/Bees/Pollen.

The Samaritans:

The Samaritans have a new Freephone number: 116 123 for people who are struggling to cope. The line is open and free 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.

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. June 4th  2015. Matthew J. Cullen.

Bailieborough Walking Group:

Wednesday, June 3^rd, Tierworker, Bailieborough. Advanced walk of over 2 hours plus. Departing from Bailieborough Library at 6.55pm. Walk commencing at Tierworker at 7.15pm.

Wednesday, June 10^th, Castle Lake, Bailieborough. Easy walk, 1 hour, Medium walk 1 hour 30 minutes. Walks commence at the Castle Lake, Car Park at 7.15pm. All welcome.

Corpus Christi:

Next Sunday, June 7^th a Eucharistic Procession will take place immediately after the 10am Mass. The Procession will follow its usual route—Chapel Road, Henry Street, Virginia Road and then back to the Church where it will conclude with Benediction. All the Church stewards are asked to help organise and marshal the Procession. All the children in the Bailieborough Church Area who made their First Communion over the past few weeks are invited to participate in the Mass and Eucharistic Procession.

Library:

Citizens Information every Tuesday from 1.30pm-2.30pm.

‘Abair Leat’ Irish Conversational Group, Tuesdays from 1pm-2pm. Learning Irish for fun. Tea and coffee served. All welcome, free admission.

Parent, baby and toddler group every Wednesday from 11am-12.30pm. Lots of suitable toys, refreshments, all welcome, free admission.

Craft Group every Friday 10.30am-12.30pm. Sharing of crafts and ideas. Tea and coffee, all welcome.  Free admission.

Adult Book Club last Thursday of every month from 6pm-7pm. All new members welcome. Tea and coffee served. Free admission. Phone Library at 042 9665779 for details on all of the above.

Practical First Aid Course:

The Bailieborough Red Cross are running a two day certified Practical First Aid Course which will be held upstairs in Bailieborough Library and staged over two Saturdays; June 6th and 13th. Registration at 10am on the 6th. Places will be limited and for further information, please contact William at 087 2346526 or Julie at 086 230 8570.

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.:

The Annual General Meeting of Bailieboro Celtic Soccer Club will take place in the club’s Clubrooms on Thursday, 25th June 2015 at 8.30pm. All member’s nominations and motions should be made in writing, proposed and seconded, and posted to Secretary. Eric McCullagh, Kilnacross, before 11^th June 2015.

Bailieboro Celtic AFC are delighted to be hosting an FAI Summer Soccer Schools Camp again this year from July 13^th to July 17^th at the Vale Grounds. Log on to www.summersoccerschools.ie  or call 1890 653 653 to book early. Discounts apply for family bookings.

Holy Hour:

The monthly ‘Holy Hour’—hosted by Direction for Our Times will take place on Thursday evening, June 4^th in St Anne’s Church, beginning at 8 p.m. This will be followed by the Sacrament of Reconciliation. All are welcome.

Bailieborough Garden commended at  Bloom Bailieborough Garden Group were delighted to have received a commendation for their garden entitled ‘That Perfect Moment‘ at Bloom this year. The garden, designed by local garden designer Barry Kavanagh, was to represent that perfect moment that all gardeners experience when everything in the garden seems just so. The garden has been received favourably  amongst the people attending Bloom with many commenting that it was their favourite garden at the show! Many thanks to the extremely talented Kingscourt Ironcraft  who made the beautiful custom hand-crafted garden screen and fence, to Etched Mirror designs for the sun-catcher, The Stonemasons Yard for the natural flag stones, Gartland Antiques and to Carmel O’Callaghan for artistic finishing touches and especially to all the team that helped construct and man the garden during the show.

Photo 1; The team who helped construct the garden Left to Right:

PAT FITZPATRICK, ALAN MC ELWAINE, EILISH MC GOWAN, BARRY KAVANAGH, CARMEL O’CALLAGHAN, ANDREW CARLTON, ELAINE GOUGH, IAN GOUGH

Photo 2: President Higgins visits the garden.

Left to Right:

PRESIDENT MICHAEL D HIGGINS, EILISH MC GOWAN (SECRETARY BAILIEBOROUGH GARDEN GROUP), BRIAN KAVANAGH, SABINA HIGGINS, BARRY KAVANAGH (GARDEN DESIGNER)

Training at Bailieborough Business Centre:

1 Day Safe Pass Course – Friday June 26^th – 10 Spaces €100 – Lunch Included.

Computers and the Internet for Beginners €10 for 4 Classes.

Skills for Farmers, Skills for Work. Call 042-969-4716 / 086-794-9739 for further details.

Bailieborough Agricultural Show Annual Quiz: Bailieborough Agricultural Show will host their annual Table Quiz on Friday next, June 5th at 9pm in The Hotel Bailie, Main Street, Bailieborough. All welcome to attend, €40 per table of 4, plaques will be awarded to the winning teams, 1st Prize €100, 2nd Prize €50 and 3rd Prize €25! Raffle on the night! All welcome to attend! For more information email bailieboroshow@gmail.com

Bailie Tots Playschool

Free Pre School places available to eligible children for September 2015.
Pick up and drop off can be arranged in the Bailieborough and Knockbride areas. Free snacks and fruit and drinks supplied in our pre-school. Also we have limited places available in our Crèche for September, we also do after school, and breakfast club and drop off to a number of schools and pick-ups.
For information please contact Maggie on 0879807891.

Killann Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick:

The Killann Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick will take place on Sunday, July 12^th. A bus will be leaving from Bailieborough at 7.00am. If interested please contact Caroline (086 3817 857) or Mella (086 379 0602) for further details.

Social Day Centre:

The last get-together for this season will take place in the Community Centre on Wednesday, June 3^rd from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. All members are invited to attend for the afternoon’s entertainment.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for June, July and August 2015:

The following are the dates for Baptisms in Saint Anne’s Church: Saturday, June 6^th (Deacon Damien), Sunday, June 7^th at 12.30pm (Fr. Michael), Sunday, June 14^th at 12.30 (Fr. Michael), Saturday, June 20^th at 4.30pm (Deacon Damien) and Sunday, June 21^st at 12.30 (Fr. Michael), Saturday, June 27^th (Deacon Damien), Saturday, July 11^th (Deacon Damien), Sunday, July 12^th (Fr. Michael), Saturday, July 25^th (Deacon Damien), Sunday, July 26^th (Fr. Michael), Saturday, August 8^th (Deacon Damien), Sunday, August 9^th (Fr. Michael), Saturday, August 23^rd (Deacon Damien) and Sunday, August 24^th (Fr. Michael).

1916 – 2016 Ireland Centenary Programme:

The Bailieborough Sheehy Skeffington Centenary Committee is planning a series of events in 2016.
Francis Skeffington was born in 1878 in Bailieborough.

If you are interested in the history of Francis and his wife Hanna and the role played by them in the 1916 era, you might like to join our committee.. Contact Patrick McCabe at Phone No. 042 9694706, mobile 086 8490642 or email pgjmccabe@eircom.net

East Cavan Gaels GAA Hurling – Club News 2nd June 2015:

U6/8/10; We had a great evening in Carrick with Carrick, Blayney and Clontibret last Wednesday. Thanks to all who attended. We have a monster training blitz with all our U6/8/10 players this Wednesday in Shercock. This gives our Shercock players a “home” training session and gives those from the Shercock area, who haven’t had the chance, an opportunity to try hurling with us. Training is from 6.45-8.15 and all are welcome.

U12/14/16/18; No games this week so training for all on Wednesday in Bailieborough.

Primary schools hurling;We had our first ever 5th/6th class local schools blitz last Friday in Kingscourt. St. Joseph’s NS, Kingscourt, St. Felim’s NS, The Vale and St. Anne’s NS, Bailieborough were in attendance with over 70 players getting a very entertaining mornings hurling. This continues the work being done by the club and Cavan GAA in developing hurling over the last five years at local level. Thanks to our schools for supporting hurling development and to Pauric and Keith from Ulster GAA and Cavan GAA for their assistance.

Féile; Féile is just a few weeks away 19th-21st June. Another great weekend of hurling in store. Watch this space……

Training times and venues; If blitz on then no training.

Under 6/8/10; training blitz Wednesday 3rd June in Shercock.

Kingscourt group; this week all in Shercock

Wednesdays 6-7.30 at Kingscourt Stars GAA grounds.

Bailieborough group; Friday  6-7.30 at the Community School pitch.

For all U8/10 information contact Willie Gaughan 087 164 9280.

Under 12/14/16/18; All training is collective in Bailieborough and subject to change. Wednesday in St. Anne’s Park 7pm. Players will receive a text.

For all U12-U18 information contact Kathryn O’Flynn 087 244 1371.

Leisure Centre:

New Studio Classes, check out our facebook page for details of different classes.

Monday:  BLT 10.00-10.45am and Ladies Fitness 8.30pm.

Tuesday:  Mugendo Kickboxing 6.30-8.30.

Wednesday:  Pilates 10-11am, BLT at 6.30, Step Aerobics from 7.30 to 8.30.

Thursday: Yoga at 10 and Turbo training at 7pm.

Friday:  Men’s Fitness at 8.45.

Studio and Treatment rooms available to rent, Call 042 9666644. Suitable for many uses.

€30 for 30 days membership pool or gym membership still available.

Check us out on www.bailieboroughleisurecentre.com  or find us on facebook for regular updates.

Weightwatchers:

WeightWatchers continues each Monday night in The BDA Centre, Shercock Road, Bailieborough at 8pm. Why not come along, lose weight and feel great! Details contact Jenny 086 2418361.

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.

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, Edel Fox 086 1004030 or Geraldine Gormley 087 7949448.

Citizens Information Service:

Co. Cavan Citizens Information Service is in the Library, Bailieborough every Tuesday from 1.30 – 2.30pm. Information on Social Welfare, Employment, Tax, Health etc… A Free and Confidential Service. Tel. 0761 07 5200.

Alcoholics Anonymous:

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

The Samaritans:

The Samaritans have a new Freephone number: 116 123 for people who are struggling to cope. The line is open and free 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.

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. May 21st  2015. Matthew J. Cullen.

Town Lake Clean-Up:

The Irish Wildlife Trust Cavan branch would like to sincerely thank all the nature lovers who turned out on Saturday morning last for the Bailieborough Town Lake Big Clean-Up. The clean-up was in response to the multiple incidences of bird injuries and deaths occurring over the past couple of months, with the latest injury, which affected the crooked neck swan, attributed to the unfortunate ignorance of some individuals who carelessly leave behind fishing lines and hooks which animals ensnare themselves in and can suffer a prolonged and painful death.
As a result of the clean-up we have recovered hundreds of metres of fishing line and numerous barbed hooks from the lake. And we also sadly recovered 20 black refuse sacks full of rubbish from the perimeter of the lake which is also a testament to people’s ignorance to their own natural environment. Hundreds of discarded bottles and cans were collected. If only people knew that one bottle has the potential to kill hundreds of small mammals over many years, as the mammals, once they climb into a bottle, cannot get back out because of the slippery surface, and they die of starvation.
We would like to thank everyone who came out on the day, especially Vincent McCormack who volunteered his time and boat so that we could retrieve the waste from the lake. Also Ian and Elaine Gough who came from Mullagh, Liz McKenna from BirdWatch Ireland and Peter McConnell and Bertha Waller for taking the photos. If there is anything we have learned from this incident it is that we, as humans, need to apportion more effort within our lives to the welfare and respect of the natural environment. After all, without it, where would we be?

Bailieborough Walking Group:

 Wednesday May 20th. Mullaghmeen Forest, Oldcastle. Advanced Walk – 2.5 hours. Depart from Bailieborough Library at 6.30pm. Meet at Millbrook, Oldcastle at 7pm. Walk commences at Mullaghmeen Forest at 7.15pm. All welcome.

Wednesday, May 27^th: Tunnyduff, West Knockbride. Easy walk—1 hour, Medium Walk—1 hour 30mins. Depart from Bailieborough Library at 6.55pm. Walks commence at Tunnyduff Hall at 7.15pm.

First Communion:

Congratulations to all the children from St. Anne’s N.S. and the Model N.S., who made their First Holy Communion in St. Anne’s Chapel on Saturday morning last. Next Saturday, the children from St. Felim’s, The Vale will make their First Holy Communion in St. Anne’s at 11.30am.

Free Study Space:

Study space available for all exam students at Bailieborough Library during Library opening hours EXCEPT Wednesdays 10.30am-2.15pm; and Fridays 10.30am-2.15pm. Free WIFI. Only requirement is to be a member of the Library and membership is free.

Mass for the Sick:

To coincide with the beginning of the Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes, a special Mass for the Sick will take place in St. Anne’s Church on Wednesday, May 27^th at 7.30pm. The Sacrament of the Sick will be administered during this Mass.

Library:

Citizens Information every Tuesday from 1.30pm-2.30pm.

‘Abair Leat’ Irish Conversational Group, Tuesdays from 1pm-2pm. Learning Irish for fun. Tea and coffee served. All welcome, free admission.

Parent, baby and toddler group every Wednesday from 11am-12.30pm. Lots of suitable toys, refreshments, all welcome, free admission.

Craft Group every Friday 10.30am-12.30pm. Sharing of crafts and ideas. Tea and coffee, all welcome.  Free admission.

Adult Book Club

last Thursday of every month from 6pm-7pm. All new members welcome. Tea and coffee served. Free admission. Phone Library at 042 9665779 for details on all of the above.

Congratulations:

Congratulations to all the pupils who graduated from the Bailieborough Community School on Thursday evening last. We wish them well for the future!

May is Mary’s Month:

The Rosary will be recited at the Grotto on the Virginia Road every evening during the month of May at 8.00pm. No Rosary on Saturdays. Everyone welcome to offer prayer for the sick of our Parish as well as any private intention.

Practical First Aid Course:

The Bailieborough Red Cross are running a two day certified Practical First Aid Course which will be held upstairs in Bailieborough Library and staged over two Saturdays; June 6th and 13th. Registration at 10am on the 6th. Places will be limited so please register your interest by phone: 087 2346526.

Classes:

Classes at Bailieborough Business Centre: QQI Level 4 Information and Technology, taking applications for new class, QQI Level 4 Computer Applications, QQI Level 4 Health and Safety in the Workplace, Skills for Work, and Computers for Beginners.  Call for more details 042-969-4716, or call in to the Bailieborough Business Centre, Shercock Road, Bailieborough. Beside the playground.

BAILIEBOROUGH SOCIAL DAY CENTRE:

Get Together for the usual activities in the Community Centre on Wednesday, May 20^th from 2.30-4.30pm. Names and deposits for holiday to Wicklow on June 22^nd for three nights will be taken for members and non-members. For further information, please contact 042 96 65232 or any committee member.  New members welcome.

Bailieborough Community Choir:

Bailieborough Community Choir under the baton of Thomas Hanley, Musical Director presents ‘Midsummer Melodies’ on Saturday next, 23rd May in Trinity Hall Bailieborough at 8 pm.
Local guest artists will appear on the night. Voluntary donation at door and light refreshments at end of concert. All welcome.

Ulster Schools Success:

Congratulations to Jade Williams (a pupil of Bailieborough Community School) and an athlete from Shercock AC who won the U15 Girls Hammer event beating the record (her own set last year) by 5m, at the Ulster Schools Athletic Championships that was held in the Antrim Forum over last weekend. She had a best throw of 51.32m and will now go on to compete in the All-Ireland Schools Championships in Tullamore on 30^th May.

Community Resource House:

Summer Camp at the Bailieborough Resource House: June 29^th – July 3^rd for 5 – 7 year olds and July 6^th – July 10^th for 8 – 11 year olds. €30 per child per week. Limited numbers so get bookings in early.

All children must be at school. Tel : 0429666068 or Email :bailieborough@eircom.net

Bailieborough Shamrocks: Underage Training Times:

Underage training continues for the Under 6 (at 11 am on Saturday mornings) and Under 8 and 10 (at 10am on Saturdays and 7pm on Tuesdays). Contact Brian Keegan 087 9661069 for further details.

Book Reading:

Timothy O’Grady is the author of ‘I Could Read the Sky’, a chilling and beautiful book, which reflects on one man’s story of emigration to England. Timothy will read from his book and reflect on the story of emigration at the Library on Tuesday, August 26^th at 7pm. All are very welcome and admission is free.

Charity Beard Shave:

Calling all the hairy (and not so hairy)!!  Ladies, have you been looking for an excuse to get your other half to shave that beard?? Well, here’s one…. A Charity Beard Shave in aid of Down Syndrome Support, Cavan will take place in the Bailie Hotel on Friday, May 29^th, 2015.  So far, there are 13 men that will have their beards shaved on FRIDAY 29th MAY. The night is shaping up to be a great nights craic in the lounge of the Hotel with a lively band playing and a raffle on the night with fantastic spot prizes to be won . . . thanks to the very generous local businesses. If any more volunteers would like to join us, please contact Orla Monaghan for a sponsorship card.

Bailieborough Celtic A.F.C.: Under 15’s complete the Double in Style:

Bailieboro Celtic 4 – 0 Kingscourt. A dry but blustery day for the Cup Final held in the M.D.L. Bailieboro got off to a strong start against the wind and took the game to Kingscourt. The first goal came after 10 mins with a cross sung in from the right wing by Ryan Lennon.
Callum Clarke got the ball under control in the box, beat his man and
finished coolly. That helped to settle the nerves. Kingscourt applied more
pressure and used the wind to their advantage, however the defence stood
strong with solid performances from Seosamh Sheerin and Jack Barry.
In the 2nd half, Bailieboro pushed on and scored two quick goals with an
excellent 20 meter strike by Scott Prendergast followed by a well worked
goal down the left wing with a low driving cross across the goals which was
turned in by Sean Obuseng. The fourth goal came with about 20 mins
remaining which was a brilliant individual goal by Cillian Traynor. He
picked up the ball on the right wing inside the opposition half beating
three players before cutting back in on his left foot to slot it past the
keeper.
Bailieboro carried on working to the end, with a Man of the Match
performance from Seanie Keoghan and a captain’s role played by Matthew
Traynor. The game was played with great sportsmanship and a good spirit by both teams. It was a great win and a well-deserved League and Cup double. The first for this team.
Congratulations to all the players, coaches and parents—it was a great way to
end the season.

Bailieboro Celtic AFC are delighted to be hosting an FAI Summer Soccer Schools Camp again this year from July 13^th to July 17^th at the Vale Grounds. Log on to www.summersoccerschools.ie  or call 1890 653 653 to book early. Discounts apply for family bookings.

Pilgrimage to Knock:

A Pilgrimage to Knock takes place on Sunday, May 31^st. A bus will be leaving Bailieborough at 9.00am. Fare €20. Bookings can be made with Geraldine at 042 9378504 or 087 964 3884—after 6.00pm.

Bailieborough Community Text Alert:

Annual fee of €5 is now due on receiving text alerts. Contact, Seamus Sheridan, Kells Road, Vincent Cooney, Galbolie or Kevin Carolan, Pine Grove. The next monthly meeting takes place on Monday next, May 25^th at 9.00pm, sharp, in the Hotel Bailie. New members are very welcome.

Computers for beginners:

Classes at Bailieborough Business Centre. Do you want to learn the basics of using a computer? These classes will help you with the basics of starting to use a computer, from turning it on, typing a letter, using the internet and more. All you ever wanted to know, but were afraid to ask. Call 0429694716 for more details.

Public Meeting:

The Cavan Branch of the National Land League of Ireland will be meeting in St. Kilian’s Heritage Centre, Mullagh, on Tuesday night the 26th May at 8pm.  This is a Public meeting ahead of the opening of a free and confidential advisory service for anyone facing Mortgage difficulty. All welcome.

Bailieborough Agricultural Show Annual Quiz:

Bailieborough Agricultural Show will host their annual Table Quiz on Friday, June 5th at 9pm in The Hotel Bailie, Main Street, Bailieborough. All welcome to attend, €40 per table of 4, plaques will be awarded to the winning teams, 1st Prize €100, 2nd Prize €50 and 3rd Prize €25! Raffle on the night! All welcome to attend! For more information email bailieboroshow@gmail.com

Leisure Centre:

New Studio Classes, check out our facebook page for details of different classes.

Monday:  BLT 10.00-10.45am and Ladies Fitness 8.30pm.

Tuesday:  Mugendo Kickboxing 6.30-8.30.

Wednesday:  Pilates 10-11am, BLT at 6.30, Step Aerobics from 7.30 to 8.30.

Thursday: Yoga at 10 and Turbo training at 7pm.

Friday:  Men’s Fitness at 8.45.

Studio and Treatment rooms available to rent, Call 042 9666644. Suitable for many uses.

€30 for 30 days membership pool or gym membership still available.

Check us out on www.bailieboroughleisurecentre.com  or find us on facebook for regular updates.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for May and June 2015:

The following are the dates for Baptisms in Saint Anne’s Church: Saturday, May 23^rd at 4.30pm (Deacon Damien), Saturday, June 6^th (Deacon Damien), Sunday, June 7^th at 12.30pm (Fr. Michael), Sunday, June 14^th at 12.30 (Fr. Michael), Saturday, June 20^th at 4.30pm (Deacon Damien) and Sunday, June 21^st at 12.30 (Fr. Michael).

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.

East Cavan Gaels GAA Hurling: Club News 18th May 2015

U6/8/10; Thanks to Aiden Kelly and all at Monaghan GAA for the Under 8/10 blitz on Wednesday last in Cloghan. Our lads performed very well winning all four of their games.

U12; The boys rounded out the Spring (non-competitive) league with a win away to Annalee on Thursday last. This sets them up well for the U13 Summer league and the U12 league/championship in the Autumn. Well done to all!

U14/16/18; The next round of the under 16 league see’s our lads head to Cootehill for a match v the hosts at 7pm. This promises to be a competitive encounter.

Training times and venues; If blitz on then no training.

Under 8/10; Kingscourt group;

Wednesdays 6-7.30 at Kingscourt Stars GAA grounds.

Bailieborough group; Friday 6-7.30 at the Community School pitch.

For all U8/10 information contact Willie Gaughan 087 164 9280.

Under 12/14/16/18; All training is collective in Bailieborough and subject to change.

Wednesday in St. Anne’s Park 7pm. Players will receive a text.

For all U12-U18 information contact Kathryn O’Flynn 087 244 1371.

Tanagh Outdoor Summer Adventure Camps:

Tanagh Outdoor Adventure Summer Camps are now open. Contact Philomena on 049-5552988 for more information. Application forms can be downloaded from www.tanaghoutdooreducation.com Participation is open to anyone between the ages of 9-16 years. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes:

will take place from 27^th May to 1^st June led by the Bishop of Kilmore Rev Leo O’ Reilly D.D.

Places are filling up fast but there may be a few seats left by contacting the Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan 049 4375 004 Ext 100

for the Pilgrim Section. Bookings for anyone wishing to travel with the Assisted Pilgrims should contact Fr Kevin Fay, Lavey, Ballyjamesduff,

Co Cavan on 087 857 9968 / 049 433 0018 – and again there may still be a few seats available.

Mindfullness Meditation Course: Mind Full or Mindful? :

Mindfullness is the practise of being attentively present. It is called a practice in the same way that we say that people practice the piano. Being attentive is a skill that grows with practice. The practice is simply to relax and bring forth an awareness of what is happening in the present. During the four week introductory course, the basic instructions of Mindfullness Meditation are given sequentially, each week building on the previous one.

The venue is the Virginia Show Centre on May 20^th, 27^th, June 3^rd and 10^th from 7.30pm to 9.00pm. Fee: €15 per session. Essential items: Wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a rug/mat, cushion and warm blanket. For further information and booking, please contact Sheena at 083 105 6111. Places will be limited, so booking is essential.

Cavan County Fleadh in Swanlinbar:

Cavan County Fleadh 2015 will take place in Swanlinbar from Friday 29th May to Monday 1st June. Official opening on Friday 29 May, with open air concert featuring Knockmore Ceili Band. Other events include Cissies Kitchen, gig rig and street

Seisiuns. Saturday 30th May: Fleadh Sets Ceili at 10pm. Culilcagh walk on Sunday 31st May and 4pm Fleadh parade featuring street entertainers, dancers, musicians, floats. A weekend not to be missed!!

Citizens Information Service:

Co. Cavan Citizens Information Service is in the Library, Bailieborough every Tuesday from 1.30 – 2.30pm. Information on Social Welfare, Employment, Tax, Health etc… A Free and Confidential Service. Tel. 0761 07 5200.

Jade Williams

Hi just to update you on some recent athletics success of a Cavan athlete at the Ulster Schools athletic champs that was on over the weekend in Antrim Forum. Jade Williams (a pupil of Bailieborough CS) and an athlete from Shercock AC won the U15 girls hammer event beating the record (her own set last year) by 5m.

She had a best of 51.32m and will now go on to compete in the All-Ireland schools in Tullamore on 30th May.

 Model School children

Took part in the recent G.A.A. 7-a-side football blitz held in St. Aidans Comprehensive School on Friday.

Alcoholics Anonymous:

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

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, Edel Fox 086 1004030 or Geraldine Gormley 087 7949448.

The Samaritans:

The Samaritans have a new Freephone number: 116 123 for people who are struggling to cope. The line is open and free 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.

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. May 7^th 2015. Matthew J. Cullen.

Recently held Charity Cycle for the Kevin Bell Repatriation Fund and Temple Street, Children’s Hospital:

The organisers would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who participated in the Charity Cycle and walk for the Kevin Bell Repatriation Fund and Temple St Hospital. There were 80 brave cyclists who took on the 72 kilometres of rolling Cavan countryside and 50 people who completed the lovely walk of the local forest.

We would like to thank Tesco Bailieborough for the use of their premises. The following suppliers for kindly making donations, Fresh Today for the fruit, Irish Pride, Pat the Baker, McCluskeys, Manorhill and Farmbake for bread and Smiths Londis (Slane) for water.

Thanks also to the local Bailieborough Credit Union for their sponsorship donations to both these charities. This event was only possible due to great local support and we very much appreciate help from all the marshals and anyone who helped out on the day.

Bailieborough Walking Group:

The final walk hosted by Bailieborough Walking Group in association with Cavan Walking Festival takes place on Thursday next, May 7th. Leaving Bailieborough Library at 6.50pm. Walk commences at the picnic area, Lough an Leagh at 7.15pm. This will be a one and a half hour strenuous walk. Wednesday night walks recommence on May 13th in Deerpark Forest, Virginia.

ALZHEIMER TEA PARTY:

Many thanks to all those who supported the above Tea Day.  Special thanks to the Bailie Hotel for once again putting their facilities at our disposal.   If you haven’t already given and would like to donate, the fund, which is now at €465, will be open for a short while.

First Communion:

The children from St. Anne’s and the Model Schools will make their First Communion on Saturday, May 16^th and the children from St. Felim’s on Saturday, May 23^rd. Both Masses will be at 11.30am.

St. Vincent DePaul—Annual One Day Pilgrimage To Lough Derg:

The Annual St. Vincent DePaul One Day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg will take place on Sunday, May 10^th. Please book with Society Members—John 086 055 4578 or Pat 086 063 5856.

Free Study Space:

Study space available for all exam students at Bailieborough Library during Library opening hours EXCEPT Wednesdays 10.30am-2.15pm; and Fridays 10.30am-2.15pm. Free WIFI. Only requirement is to be a member of the Library and membership is free.

Library:

Citizens Information every Tuesday from 1.30pm-2.30pm.

‘Abair Leat’ Irish Conversational Group, Tuesdays from 1pm-2pm. Learning Irish for fun. Tea and coffee served. All welcome, free admission.

Parent, baby and toddler group every Wednesday from 11am-12.30pm. Lots of suitable toys, refreshments, all welcome, free admission.

Craft Group every Friday 10.30am-12.30pm. Sharing of crafts and ideas. Tea and coffee, all welcome.  Free admission.

Adult Book Club last Thursday of every month from 6pm-7pm. All new members welcome. Tea and coffee served. Free admission. Phone Library at 042 9665779 for details on all of the above.

May is Mary’s Month:

The Rosary will be recited at the Grotto on the Virginia Road every evening during the month of May at 8.00pm. No Rosary on Saturdays. Everyone welcome to offer prayer for the sick of our Parish as well as any private intention.

Plaque Unveiling:

Heather Humphreys Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht will unveil an Ulster History Circle ‘Blue Plaque’ at Trinity Presbyterian Church on this Friday, May 8th at 7pm.

The plaque will honour Anne Jane Carlile, Temperance Pioneer, co-founder of the Band of Hope, in Leeds, U.K., in 1847. Representatives of Cavan County Council, the Ulster History Circle and the Ulster-Scots Agency will be in attendance. After the unveiling refreshments will be served and everyone is most welcome to attend.

Holy Hour:

The monthly ‘Holy Hour’—hosted by Direction for Our Times will take place on Thursday evening, May 7^th in St Anne’s Church, beginning at 8 p.m. This will be followed by the Sacrament of Reconciliation. All are welcome.
Classes:

Classes at Bailieborough Business Centre:

QQI Level 4 Information and Technology, taking applications for new class, QQI Level 4 Computer Applications, QQI Level 4 Health and Safety in the Workplace, Skills for Work, Computers for Beginners.

Call for more details 042-969-4716, or call in to the Bailieborough Business Centre, Shercock Road, Bailieborough. Beside the playground.

Computers for beginners:

Classes at Bailieborough Business Centre. Do you want to learn the basics of using a computer? These classes will help you with the basics of starting to use a computer, from turning it on, typing a letter, using the internet and more. All you ever wanted to know, but were afraid to ask. Call  042- 96 94 716 for more details.

Bailieborough Community Choir:

Bailieborough Community Choir under the baton of Thomas Hanley, Musical Director presents ‘Midsummer Melodies’ on Saturday, 23rd May in Trinity Hall Bailieborough at 8 pm.
Local guest artists will appear on the night. Voluntary donation at door and light refreshments at end of concert.

Photography Classes:

Photography classes with Bob Lynch at Bailieborough Business Centre. Beginners and Intermediate. May 18^th for 8 weeks, cost €95.

Call 042-969-4716 or 086-728-3888 to book your place.

Congratulations:

Congratulations to Tom and Rose McGuinness, Corlurgan who recently celebrated their 50^th wedding anniversary.

Community Resource House:

Summer Camp at the Bailieborough Resource House: June 29^th – July 3^rd for 5 – 7 year olds and July 6^th – July 10^th for 8 – 11 year olds. €30 per child per week. Limited numbers so get bookings in early.

All children must be at school. Tel : 0429666068 or Email :bailieborough@eircom.net

‘Bealtaine’ at the Library:

Bailieborough Library celebrating Bealtaine ‘The Art of Sewing, Knitting and Fabric Manipulation’—a workshop by Karen McArdle, textile designer and member of Design and Crafts Council of Ireland on Thursday, May 14^th from 11am-1pm. Free workshop and places strictly limited. Ring 042 9665779 for further details.

All Ireland Camogie Success for Cavan :

Congratulations to Cavan Minor Camogie Team who won the All Ireland Minor Shield Competition recently. They defeated Monaghan on a scoreline of 2-06 to 0-04.
Credit to these talented bunch of girls for their sheer determination and commitment throughout the year and also to their trainers. Well done all.

Bailieborough Celtic A.F.C.:

 Bailieboro Celtic AFC are delighted to be hosting an FAI Summer Soccer Schools Camp again this year from July 13^th to July 17^th at the Vale Grounds. Log on to www.summersoccerschools.ie  or call 1890 653 653 to book early. Discounts apply for family bookings.

BAILIEBOROUGH SOCIAL DAY CENTRE:

Get Together for the usual activities in the Community Centre on Wednesday, May 6^th   from 2.00-4.30pm (Please note change of time).  New members welcome.

Pilgrimage to Knock:

A Pilgrimage to Knock takes place on Sunday, May 31^st. A bus will be leaving Bailieborough at 9.00am. Fare €20. Bookings can be made with Geraldine at 042 9378504 or 087 964 3884—after 6.00pm.

Bailieborough Community Text Alert:

Annual fee of €5 is now due on receiving text alerts. Contact, Seamus Sheridan, Kells Road, Vincent Cooney, Galbolie or Kevin Carolan, Pine Grove. The Community Alert team is very active at present. They are in charge of our local playground. They fundraise for projects that improve our community and they make all surrounding areas a safe place to live. The next monthly meeting takes place on Monday, May 25^th at 9.00pm, sharp, in the Hotel Bailie. New members are very welcome.

‘Woofs and Wellies’: A Charity Dog Walk hosted by Knockbride Macra Na Feirme in aid of Cavan S.P.C.A. will take place on Sunday, May 17^th at 3.00pm at the Castle Lake, (Shercock Road, entrance). Entry fee €10. Family fun day out!

Leisure Centre:  New Studio Classes, check out our facebook page for details of different classes.

Monday:  BLT 10.00-10.45am and Ladies Fitness 8.30pm.

Tuesday:  Mugendo Kickboxing 6.30-8.30.

Wednesday:  Pilates 10-11am, BLT at 6.30, Step Aerobics from 7.30 to 8.30.

Thursday: Yoga at 10 and Turbo training at 7pm.

Friday:  Men’s Fitness at 8.45.

Studio and Treatment rooms available to rent, Call 042 9666644. Suitable for many uses.

€30 for 30 days membership pool or gym membership still available.

Check us out on www.bailieboroughleisurecentre.com  or find us on facebook for regular updates.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for May and June 2015:

The following are the dates for Baptisms in Saint Anne’s Church: Sunday, May 17^th at 12.30pm (Fr. Michael), Saturday, May 23^rd at 4.30pm (Deacon Damien), Saturday, June 6^th (Deacon Damien), Sunday, June 7^th at 12.30pm (Fr. Michael), Sunday, June 14^th at 12.30 (Fr. Michael), Saturday, June 20^th at 4.30pm (Deacon Damien) and Sunday, June 21^st at 12.30 (Fr. Michael).

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.

East Cavan Gaels GAA Hurling –Club News 4th May 2015

Shane Mulholland: Shane was laid to rest on Tuesday last in Derrylin. The large representative attendance showed how far and wide his talent had reached in Antrim, Fermanagh and Cavan.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

U6/8/10; The next blitz is scheduled for this coming Wednesday in one of our local club venues with Carrick and Blayney. All players will receive a text.

U12; The final round of the Spring league sees the boys away to play Annalee Gaels on Wednesday next.

U14/16/18; Training continues for these boys with the next round of U16 on Monday next, 11th May, v Inniskeen. U17 and Minor competitions coming up soon.

Féile na nGael 2015; East Cavan Gaels Hurling will once again play host to this national celebration of hurling. We will host Caiseal Gaels from Mayo for the weekend. Some changes in format gives us a great opportunity to showcase the hurling talent that we have locally.

The action starts on Friday 19th June in Bailieborough with two games in St. Anne’s Park, Bailieborough GAA. Lots of activities lined up in what should be another spectacular weekend for local hurling so mark June 19-21st in your diary.

Training times and venues; If blitz on then no training.

Under 8/10; next blitz is Wednesday 6th May. Time and venue tbc.

Kingscourt group;

Wednesdays 6-7.30 at Kingscourt Stars GAA grounds.

Bailieborough group;

Friday 6-7.30 at the Community School pitch.

For all U8/10 information contact Willie Gaughan 087 164 9280.

Under 12/14/16/18; All training is collective in Bailieborough and subject to change. Wednesday in St. Anne’s Park 7pm. Players will receive a text.

For all U12-U18 information contact Kathryn O’Flynn 087 244 1371.

Tanagh Outdoor Adventure Camps:

Tanagh Outdoor Adventure Camps are now open. Contact Philomena on 049-5552988 for more information. Application forms can be downloaded from www.tanaghoutdooreducation.com

Participation is open to anyone between the ages of 9-16 years. We provide FREE bus service from local pick up points.

Citizens Information Service:

Co. Cavan Citizens Information Service is in the Library, Bailieborough every Tuesday from 1.30 – 2.30pm. Information on Social Welfare, Employment, Tax, Health etc… A Free and Confidential Service. Tel. 0761 07 5200.

Alcoholics Anonymous:

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

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, Edel Fox 086 1004030 or Geraldine Gormley 087 7949448.

The Samaritans:

The Samaritans have a new Freephone number: 116 123 for people who are struggling to cope. The line is open and free 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.

Charity Cycle for the Kevin Bell Repatriation Fund and Temple Street

The organisers would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who participated in the Charity Cycle and walk for the Kevin Bell Repatriation Fund and Temple St Hospital. There were 80 brave cyclists who took on the 72 kilometres of rolling Cavan countryside and 50 people who completed the lovely walk of the local forest.

We would like to thank Tesco Bailieborough for the use of their premises. The following suppliers for kindly making donations, Fresh Today for the fruit, Irish Pride, Pat the Baker, McCluskeys, Manorhill & Farmbake for bread and Smiths Londis (Slane) for water.

Thanks also to the local Bailieborough Credit Union for their sponsorship donations to both these charities. This event was only possible due to great local support and we very much appreciate help from all the marshals and anyone who helped out on the day.

Pictured at the presentation cheque for €3,000 to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Fund and Temple St Hospital were,

Front Row, Kitty Flanagan (representing Temple St on behalf of Tesco), Paul Rooney (Tesco Store Manager) and Thomas Cooney (representing Kevin Bell Repatriation Fund)

Back Row, Ciaran Galligan

(organising committee), Michael Clinch (Tesco) and Paul Smith (organising committee)

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.