Bailieborough News. April 9^th 2015. Matthew J. Cullen.

Holy Week and Easter Ceremonies:

Thank you to all those who assisted in preparing and celebrating the Holy Week and Easter Liturgies in St. Annes, especially the Parish Pastoral Council, the sacristan and caretaker, the choirs and their directors Thomas Hanley and Derek Eakins, the Ministers of the Word, the Ministers of the Eucharist, the Apostolic Society, the altar servers and the parents and children of the First Communion classes who participated on Holy Thursday.

A special word of thanks to Marie Guckian, Geraldine O’Reilly, Mella Denning, Ciaran Purcell and Sean O’Reilly who gave their time to prepare the Church, Rose Fitzpatrick and Sheila Clarke who organised the various ministers, the members of the C.E. Scheme, those of you who attended in such large numbers and all who helped in any way.

Bailieborough ‘Lend a Hand:

Hopefully, winter has been eclipsed and replaced by the renewal and growth of spring. If the wear and tear of advancing years is causing you to worry about all those outdoor chores and necessary gardening jobs—well don’t!!! Our volunteers are ready, willing and eager to look after your jobs. To avail of this service just ring Ann at 042 9694825 from 9am to 2pm, Monday to Friday. She will arrange our helpers to look after those chores for you at your convenience.

The Monthly Holy Hour hosted by ‘Direction for Our Times 

will take place on Thursday evening next, April 9^th,  in St. Anne’s Church commencing at 8pm.  All welcome.

Welcome News:

It has recently been announced that €107,000 has been allocated as part of the Roads Programme 2015 for road works on the Cavan road from Main Street, Bailieborough to Bailieborough Foundry. This is very welcome news as the road surface in that area has deteriorated badly over the last few years.

Free Study Space:

Students may avail of a free study space at the Library, Market Square during Library opening hours except 10am to

1.15pm Wednesday and Friday. Late opening Tuesday and Thursday until 8.30pm. Spacious and warm with free WIFI. Phone 042 9665779 for further details.

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.

 month from 4pm-5pm.

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 WOMEN’S GROUP:

The Bailieborough Women’s Group will meet on Friday next, 10^th April, in the Community Centre from 2 to 4pm and fortnightly there after. This term will involve relaxation and exercise. New members most welcome.

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.

Classes: Every Tuesday and Thursday morning for 6 weeks at Bailieborough Business Centre– Information Technology QQI/Fetac Level 4. Modules include: File Management, Data Entry, Word Processing and Internet & Email. For more details call: Regina Clarke CMETB: Tel:  049-436-1881.

Every Friday Afternoon for 10 weeks at Bailieborough Business Centre – Word Processing QQI Level 3 : Course content: Introduction to Work Processing

For more details call: Regina Clarke CMETB: Tel:  049-436-1881.

Every Friday morning for 20 weeks at Bexcourt Centre, Bailieborough Communications QQI Level 4: Course Content: Reading and Comprehension , Writing Activities – Drafting Proof Reading , Interpreting information – Images, Signs, Charts, Communications with others; Listening, non-verbal Communications, aspects of speech.

For more details call: Regina Clarke CMETB: Tel:  049-436-1881.

Relaghbeg Fundraising Committee – Table Quiz – Saturday, 11th April

The Relaghbeg Fundraising Committee are holding a ‘Table Quiz’ on Saturday night next, 11th April at 9.30pm in Smyth’s Bar, Relaghbeg, Bailieboro, Co. Cavan.  All proceeds in aid of Enable Ireland- Children Services North East. 4 persons per team, €10 entry fee per person. Prizes on the night. It promises to be a fun night for all. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Bailieborough Walking Group: 2015 Walking Season:
Bailieborough Walking Group commence their 2015 walking season on Saturday, May 2nd. This walk will be a community walk and it will be part of the Cavan Walking Festival in association with Cavan Sports Partnership. It will commence at 11am at the Bailieborough Business Centre, Shercock Road and proceed to the forest and Castle Lake. There will be three separate walks. A short walk for parents and children, a moderate walk of about 5 – 6km and a long walk of about 10km. Refreshments in the Business Centre on completion.

First Communion Parents Committee:

Meeting on Monday, April 13^th in the Parochial House at 8pm. The final Preparation Mass takes place on Saturday, April 18^th at 7.00pm.

Cubs/ Scouts:

Bailieborough Cubs/Scouts meet in the Community Centre on Mondays from 7 to 8pm. New members welcome aged from 9 to 12 years of age. Queries to Peter Maguire at 085 849 0642 or email petermaguire8@eircom.net

Drumkeery Group Water Scheme:

wish to advise that water mains flushing will continue until Saturday, April 11^th. Mains flushing is undertaken to improve the water quality supplied to their customers. Customers in areas where flushing will take place will notice a temporary discolouration to their water but this discolouration will clear when allowed to run for a few minutes. Water users may also experience reduced pressure for the duration of these works. Maintenance work is scheduled in the Knockbride area until Wednesday, April 8^th and the Vale between Thursday, April 9^th and Saturday, April 11^th. Should any problems arise, please contact the Maintenance Officer, Peter O’Reilly at 086 0466188. Your co-operation and understanding is greatly appreciated and we regret any inconvenience caused.

Social Day Centre:

The Bailieborough Social Day Centre’s next get-together is on Wednesday, April 8^th from 2.30pm to 4.30pm, in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. All members are asked to attend for the usual activities and 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.

Bailieborough Gardening Group: ‘Trip to Powerscourt:

Join the Bailieborough Gardening Group on a trip to beautiful Powerscourt Gardens on Sunday, April 26^th. See thousands of tulips in bloom in the gardens and there will be time for shopping in the Garden Pavilion. Tea/coffee and scones on arrival included in cost. The bus will leave Bailieborough at 8.30am from Tesco and return at approx. 6pm. The cost of the trip is €25 for garden group members and €30 for non-members. Contact Eilish at 086 8273470 if interested before Monday, April 20^th.

St. Vincent DePaul Shop:

The St. Vincent DePaul Shop has re-located to Main Street (where Moynagh’s Supermarket used to be). The new shop will afford the organisation the opportunity to provide customers with a greater range of clothes and goods. Once again, the organisation expresses their gratitude for the generous response to their recent appeal for the new shop.

Cormeen Golf Charity Outing:

The Society ran a very successful Charity Golf outing in Virginia on March 14^th and 15^th. The Committee wish to thank all who played, bought tickets or donated to the outing. The Society raised €4,500 for two worthy charities—Barretstown for Sick Children and the Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Fund.

WeightWatchers

takes place in The BDA Centre, Shercock Road , Bailieborough each Monday from 8pm to 8.30pm, Further details contact Jenny 086 2418361.

Leisure Centre:

March Membership Offer. BOGOF….. Buy one get one FREE.

Buy 1 year Pool and Gym Membership and another person gets theirs FREE. €499.

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.

Bailieborough Community Bowls:

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

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for March and April 2015:

The following are the dates for Baptisms in Saint Anne’s Church: Saturday, April 11^th at 4.30pm (Deacon Damien), Sunday, April 12^th at 12.30pm (Fr. Michael), Saturday, April 25^th (Deacon Damien) and Sunday April 26^th at 12.30pm (Fr. Michael), Sunday, May 3^rd at 12.30pm (Fr. Michael), Saturday, May 9^th at 4.30pm (Deacon Damien), Sunday, May 17^th at 12.30pm (Fr. Michael), and Saturday, May 23^rd at 4.30pm (Deacon Damien).

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 Spring is here, no more weather excuses, join us to run, jog or walk and most importantly tea, biscuits, fruit and chat afterwards.

East Cavan Gaels GAA Hurling – Club News 7th April 2015:

U6/8/10; Last week’s blitz in Blayney fell victim to the Irish Spring so we will reschedule for a later date.

Training in Kingscourt moves to Wednesdays outdoors, at last!, in Kingscourt Stars GAA grounds 6-7.30pm. We thank Kingscourt Stars for the use of their facilities.

Bailieborough group scheduled to go outside this Friday also at the Community School pitch 6-7.30. Players will receive a confirmation text.

Blitz Wednesday 15th in Kingscourt.

U12; The next round of the league sees the boys head to Ballyjamesduff to play Castlerahan on Wednesday at 7pm.

U14/16/18; Under 16 league begins next week v Lisbellaw.

Thanks; We thank our good friends from Tesco Bailieborough, and their customers, who, between their Community Fund and the bag pack , raised a considerable amount for hurling development locally. Thank you.

NFL Div 2 prediction competition; With the league now over we will announce our winners next week. Thanks to all who supported this competition.

Training times and venues; 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 14/16/18; All training is collective in Bailieborough and subject to change. This week, Wednesday outdoors at St. Anne’s Park 7pm. Players will receive a text.

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

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.

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

Bailieborough News. March 26th  2015. Matthew J. Cullen.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade: 

On Tuesday afternoon last, the 14^th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade took place in the town. On a cold, dull afternoon, the crowds thronged Main Street to watch the Parade. Before the Parade, members of the Bailieborough School of Music entertained the large crowd present from the viewing stand.  Although the Parade was smaller than other years, it proved to be an enjoyable event for young and old.  Mr. Russell Waller—MC for the event—kept the attendance amused and informed about the various participants in the Parade. Two marching bands took part in the parade—the Corduff Pipe Band and St. Mary’s Brass and Reed Band, Kingscourt. Local sporting clubs, organisations and charities were well represented. There were also Fire eaters, stilt walkers, Super Hero’s and community groups along with vintage cars, tractors, etc…  Prizewinners on the day were, Youth Achievement Award went to the East Cavan Gaels Hurling Club, the Best Overall Float went to ‘Roberto’s Chipper’ and the Best Dressed Shop Window went to ‘Black’s Butchers’. The committee would like to thank all who helped out in any way to help make this year’s parade a successful one.

Easter and Holy Week Ceremonies at St. Annes:

Vigil Mass on Saturday, March 28^th at 7.00pm and Sunday, March 29^th at 10.00am. The Blessing of Palms will take place outside the Church at the beginning of each Mass. Those who wish to join the procession into the Church are asked to remain outside before Mass.

Holy Thursday, April 2^nd—Chrism Mass in the Cathedral of St. Patrick and St. Felim, Cavan at 11.30am. Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 8.00pm in St. Annes.

Good Friday, April 3^rd: Celebration of the Lord’s Passion at 3.00pm. Prayer around the Cross at 8.00pm.

Easter Vigil: Holy Saturday at 9.00pm. Easter Sunday: Mass of the Lord’s Resurrection at 10.00am.

St Anne’s School Garden/Outdoor Classroom:

Parents, guardians or anyone interested in the natural building method of Cordwood construction are welcome to come along and help out in the garden on Saturday next, March 28th anytime from 10.00am onwards. Your help would be much appreciated.

Birdwatch Ireland

alongside the Irish Raptor Study Group and the Golden Eagle Trust are coordinating the National Hen Harrier Survey 2015.

This survey will begin at the start of April and the project co-ordinators are running a series of training workshops to ensure all surveyors are familiar with the methods involved and to offer opportunities for new fieldworkers to participate to help monitor the Hen Harrier population.

You are invited to attend the up-coming survey training workshops which will cover Hen Harrier ecology, methods, reporting and other research opportunities during the course of the survey.  These workshops will also allow people to meet other fieldworkers and discuss the methods and survey requirements. For further information on the survey itself and the workshops please visit; http://www.birdwatchireland.ie/OurWork/ResearchSurveys/IrishHenHarrierSurvey2015/tabid/1443/Default.aspx

The Cavan workshop will take place today, Wednesday, March 25^th in the Errigal Hotel, Cootehill from 9.30am to 1.30pm.

Even if you can’t take on a survey square you can assist by reporting information and sightings of Hen Harriers in your local area.

You can submit your sightings through the dedicated survey website http://www.irishhenharriersurvey.com/

Free Study Space:

Students may avail of a free study space at the Library, Market Square during Library opening hours except 10am to

1.15pm Wednesday and Friday. Late opening Tuesday and Thursday until 8.30pm. Spacious and warm with free WIFI. Phone 042 9665779 for further details.

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.

 month from 4pm-5pm.

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.

First Confession:

Congratulations to the children in 2^nd Class in St. Anne’s National School, in St. Felim’s National School and in the Model National School who made their First Confession at a special Service in St. Anne’s Church last Thursday night.

Classes:

Every Tuesday and Thursday morning for 6 weeks at Bailieborough Business Centre– Information Technology QQI/Fetac Level 4. Modules include: File Management, Data Entry, Word Processing and Internet & Email. For more details call: Regina Clarke CMETB: Tel:  049-436-1881.

Every Friday Afternoon for 10 weeks at Bailieborough Business Centre – Word Processing QQI Level 3 : Course content: Introduction to Work Processing

For more details call: Regina Clarke CMETB: Tel:  049-436-1881.

Every Friday morning for 20 weeks at Bexcourt Centre, Bailieborough Communications QQI Level 4: Course Content: Reading and Comprehension , Writing Activities – Drafting Proof Reading , Interpreting information – Images, Signs, Charts, Communications with others; Listening, non-verbal Communications, aspects of speech.

For more details call: Regina Clarke CMETB: Tel:  049-436-1881.

Skills For Farmers:

Bailieborough Business Centre Mondays and Wednesdays 7.30pm   Communications

On Line Herd Registration  Emailing   Farm Record Keeping

Theatre Lovett

presents “The Girl who Forgot to Sing Badly” in the Ramor Theatre on Friday, 27^th March at 7pm and Saturday, 28^th March at 3pm.

Suitable for ages 7+ and adults of all ages. Bookings on 0498547074 or www.ramortheatre.com

Cubs/ Scouts: Bailieborough Cubs/Scouts meet in the Community Centre on Mondays from 7 to 8pm. New members welcome aged from 9 to 12 years of age. Queries to Peter Maguire at 085 849 0642 or email petermaguire8@eircom.net

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.

St. Vincent DePaul Shop:

The St. Vincent DePaul Shop has re-located to Main Street (where Moynagh’s Supermarket used to be). The shop opened on Monday, March 16^th. The new shop will afford the organisation the opportunity to provide customers with a greater range of clothes and goods. Once again, the organisation expresses their gratitude for the generous response to their recent appeal for the new shop.

WeightWatchers

Takes place in The BDA Centre, Shercock Road , Bailieborough each Monday from 8pm to 8.30pm, Further details contact Jenny 086 2418361.

Leisure Centre:

March Membership Offer. BOGOF….. Buy one get one FREE.

Buy 1 year Pool and Gym Membership and another person gets theirs FREE. €499.

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.

Social Day Centre:

A Bus will leave from the Community Centre on Wednesday, March 25^th at 1.30pm for outing for all members to Butlersbridge.

Bailieborough Community Bowls:

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

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for March and April 2015:

The following are the dates for Baptisms in Saint Anne’s Church: Sunday, March 29^th at 12.30pm (Fr. Michael), Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 4^th at 9.00pm (Fr. Michael), Saturday, April 11^th at 4.30pm (Deacon Damien), Sunday, April 12^th at 12.30pm (Fr. Michael), Saturday, April 25^th (Deacon Damien) and Sunday April 26^th at 12.30pm (Fr. Michael).

Bridge Results:

Tuesday, March 12^th, 2015: First: Vera Bell and Olive Kellett Second: Sean Kelleher and Rose Brennan. Best Gross: Olive McCabe and Una Mansell. Seniors Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening in the Bailie Hotel at 8.00pm. New players are always most welcome.

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 Spring is here, no more weather excuses, join us to run, jog or walk and most importantly tea, biscuits, fruit and chat afterwards.

East Cavan Gaels:  Club News 23rd March 2015: St. Patrick’s Day;

Our first ever appearance in the Bailieborough St. Patrick’s Day Parade was a tremendous success as our Cuchulainn themed float came away with one of the main prizes on the day, Best Youth Achievement Float. Congratulations to everyone who prepared the float and to all the players who paraded on the day.

U12; Two rounds of the U12 league were played this past weekend. On Saturday we travelled to meet our good friends from Cootehill and went down by two points in a very entertaining game.

On Sunday we hosted St. Felim’s with the result going our way with a good victory and performance.

Cootehill 1-04 East Cavan Gaels 1-02.

East Cavan Gaels 2-07 St.Feilims 0-04.

U6/8/10; The next round of blitzes is nearly upon us. We play Saturday 28th away to Carrick on the astro at the Phoenix 4-5.30pm and Wednesday 1st April away to Castleblayney both for U8 and U10 at 6.30pm.

U14/16/18; Training for these groups will be at various differing times due to the start of the football leagues. Players will receive a text. This week it is indoors in the Community School Sports Hall, Bailieborough on Wednesday at 7.30. It should settle into regular Wednesday outdoor training when the bright evenings return at the end of the month.

Training times and venues; Under 8/10; Kingscourt group;

Every Tuesday in Kingscourt Community Centre 5.30-6.45. €2 each and please bring bottle of water.

Bailieborough group; No training this week due to coach training. No training Good Friday. We return outdoors in Bailieborough on Friday 10th April 6-7.30.

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.

This week, Wednesday outdoors at St. Anne’s Park otherwise indoors in the hall. Players will receive a text.

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

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.

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

Bailieborough News – March 12th  2015. Matthew J. Cullen.

CONFIRMATION: 

Bishop Leo O’Reilly administered the Sacrament of Confirmation in St. Anne’s Church on Saturday last. There were 85 children from the parish receiving the sacrament. Thank you to their teachers especially Ms Traynor and Ms Keegan for having the children so well prepared, the St. Anne’s School Choir under the direction of Ms McCabe and Ms O’Sullivan and the principals and staff of the schools in the local area who are always so co0operative and helpful. Thanks also to the Sacristan May Cassidy, caretaker Sadie Clarke, St. Felim’s secretary Marie Brady and also the members of the CE Scheme who prepared the Church for the event.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade:

The Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in Bailieborough will commence at 2.30pm—starting at the Community School on the Virginia Road. There are extra prizes this year for the Best Comedy Floats along with the usual prizes for the best Float and there are also prizes for the Best Dressed Window display. So come along and celebrate our National Holiday and enjoy the parade.

Charity Cycle and Forest Walk:

A Charity Cycle and Walk in aid of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust and Temple St Children’s Hospital will take place on Saturday next, 14th March commencing at 11am from Tesco, Bailieboro. Registration from 10am. There are two cycle routes 20km (10euro) and 75km (20euro). 7km Forest Walk at 11.30am (10euro). Registration will take place at Tesco and will be €10. Showers and refreshments will be available. All welcome.

Confessions:

A special Reconciliation Service for Lent and Easter will take place in St. Anne’s Church on Sunday, March 22^nd at 7.30pm. A number of Priests from the neighbouring parishes will be present to hear Confessions. Confessions will also take place in St. Anne’s on Holy Saturday from 12 noon to 3.00pm.

Parent and Toddler Group:

Bexcourt Parent and Toddler Group is continuing in the Bexcourt Centre from 10.00am to 12 noon on every Wednesday morning. Meet other parents, compare notes and organise activities and events. For further details, please contact 042 9694825 or just come along and drop into the Centre.

Piloxing:

Piloxing is back on Wednesday 11th March at 6.45pm in Trinity Hall. This boxing and Pilates mix workout is unmissable, promoting strength and flexibility. Suitable for all levels of fitness. €7 drop in. For more info, contact Marlena on 0872841850.

Bailieborough Gardening Group:

Trip to Organic Centre, Co. Leitrim to celebrate National Potato Day on Saturday next, March 14th. Demonstrations, walks and talks through the gardens with guest speaker Trevor Sargent. Bus will leave Bailieborough at 10am and return at approx. 6.30pm. Transport cost will be between €15 and €20 depending on numbers travelling. If interested, phone Eilish on (086) 8273470.

Presentation: A Presentation entitled “Irish Swifts in Decline: What Can We Do?” by Micheal Casey (Birdwatch Ireland, Sligo Branch) will take place on Thursday, 19^th March at 8pm in Cavan County Museum.
This talk will be about the decline of swifts in Ireland, causes of this decline and what we can do about it.

Micheal is a vet with the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine’s Laboratory Service. His interest in swifts is pursued outside of his work. He is also a bird ringer, with a special interest in swifts, dippers and peregrine falcons.
Micheal is involved with the swift conservation project and hopes to encourage local groups in the County to help out by getting involved in a local project.
Members of Tidy Towns committees, local heritage groups and anyone with an interest in learning more about this conservation project are very welcome to attend!
The AGM for BWI members will take place prior to the presentation at 7pm sharp. 

Free Study Space:

Students may avail of a free study space at the Library, Market Square during Library opening hours except 10am to

1.15pm Wednesday and Friday. Late opening Tuesday and Thursday until 8.30pm. Spacious and warm with free WIFI. Phone 042 9665779 for further details.

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.

Junior Book Club for all children aged 10-12 years on the last Friday of every month from 4pm-5pm.

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.

Classes:

Every Tuesday and Thursday morning for 6 weeks at Bailieborough Business Centre– Information Technology QQI/Fetac Level 4. Modules include: File Management, Data Entry, Word Processing and Internet & Email. For more details call: Regina Clarke CMETB: Tel:  049-436-1881.

Every Friday Afternoon for 10 weeks at Bailieborough Business Centre – Word Processing QQI Level 3 : Course content: Introduction to Work Processing

For more details call: Regina Clarke CMETB: Tel:  049-436-1881.

Every Friday morning for 20 weeks at Bexcourt Centre, Bailieborough Communications QQI Level 4: Course Content: Reading and Comprehension , Writing Activities – Drafting Proof Reading , Interpreting information – Images, Signs, Charts, Communications with others; Listening, non-verbal Communications, aspects of speech.

For more details call: Regina Clarke CMETB: Tel:  049-436-1881.

Cubs/ Scouts:

Bailieborough Cubs/Scouts meet in the Community Centre on Mondays from 7 to 8pm. New members welcome aged from 9 to 12 years of age. Queries to Peter Maguire at 085 849 0642 or email petermaguire8@eircom.net

St. Vincent DePaul Shop Appeal:

The St. Vincent DePaul Society would be delighted to receive good quality, clean clothes—Men’s, Women’s, Children’s, Footwear, Handbags, Bed Linen and Towels are also welcome. The Society continue to rely upon and appreciate the generosity of the local community.

Leisure Centre:

March Membership Offer. BOGOF….. Buy one get one FREE.

Buy 1 year Pool and Gym Membership and another person gets theirs FREE. €499.

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.

Evening Classes:

Evening Classes running in Bailieborough Business Centre 2015. Are you On-Line? Do you want to learn some on-line skills? Sign up to learn Internet Banking, Shopping, and Selling. Learn how to Skype, Email, Use Social Media. Get the most out of your smartphone or tablet. Call Elizabeth or Lee on 042-969-4716.

 Skills For Farmers:

Bailieborough Business Centre Mondays and Wednesdays 7.30pm   Communications   On Line Herd Registration  Emailing   Farm Record Keeping

Table Quiz:

The Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club are holding a fundraising ‘Table Quiz’ on Friday night next, March 13^th at 9.30pm in ‘Nixy’s’, The Square Bar, Please come along and support.

Jiving Lessons:

Continuing every Thursday evening in the Bailie Hotel at 8.30pm. No partner needed. For more information call 086-1928568 or 086-1763044.

Social Day Centre:

The Bailieborough Social Day Centre’s next get-together is on Wednesday, March 11^th from 2.30pm to 4.30pm, in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. All members are asked to attend for the usual activities and new members are very welcome.

Bailieborough Community Bowls

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

Dancing for Pleasure:

Our next dancing date in the Community Centre is on Saturday night next, 14th March. Dancing hours are from 10.00 till 12.30. Music is by the popular Country Traditions. Refreshments served on the night. All welcome.

Bailieborough Model School:

Bailieborough Model School are now accepting enrolments for the school year 2015/2016. Please contact the school office on 042 96 65689 by Friday, March 27^th, 2015 for an enrolment pack.

Bailieborough Community Text Alert:

The Annual General Meeting of the Bailieborough Community Text Alert will take place in the Hotel Bailie on Monday, 23^rd March at 9.00pm. Membership fee for 2015 is €5. All welcome. For further details, please contact Kevin Carolan at 086 375 9627. ‘Keeping our Community a safer place to live’.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for March and April 2015:

The following are the dates for Baptisms in Saint Anne’s Church: Saturday, March 14^th at 5.00pm (Deacon Damien), Sunday, March 15^th at 12.30pm (Fr. Michael), Saturday, March 28^th at 5.00pm (Deacon Damien), Sunday, March 29^th at 12.30pm (Fr. Michael), and the Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 4^th at 9.00pm (Fr. Michael), Saturday, April 11^th at 4.30pm (Deacon Damien), Sunday, April 12^th at 12.30pm (Fr. Michael), Saturday, April 25^th (Deacon Damien) and Sunday April 26^th at 12.30pm (Fr. Michael).

Bridge Results:

Tuesday, February 24^th, 2015: First: Pauline Hutchinson and Olive Kellett, Second: Betty Olwill and Patsy Corcoran. Best Gross: Teresa O’Reilly and Ita Clarke. Third: Sean Kelleher and Noreen Maguire. Seniors Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening in the Bailie Hotel at 8.00pm. New players are always most welcome.

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 Spring is here, no more weather excuses, join us to run, jog or walk and most importantly tea, biscuits, fruit and chat afterwards.

East Cavan Gaels: Club News 9th March 2015:  

U12;The Under 12 Cavan hurling league is just a week away and the lads are training away in preparation for their first game on the 15th on the 3G at Breffni.

U14/16/18; Training for these groups will be at various differing times due to the start of the football leagues. Players will receive a text.  It should settle into regular Wednesday training when the bright evenings return at the end of the month.

Foundation Award; There will be a Foundation Award in Cootehill GAA this coming Saturday 14th March. Any prospective ECG HC coaches are very welcome to attend.

Course Philosophy: The Foundation Award is the introductory award for coaches of Gaelic games. It aims to INTRODUCE the participants to the coaching process and its practical application. The course will provide Coaches with the information and the ability to introduce players’ to sport in safe and enjoyable environment. The course is 7 1/2 hours in duration and covers 4 key modules, as well as introductory and Conclusion modules. These 4 modules are:

• Introduction to Games
• Skill Development
• Movement Skills
• Coaching Children, Youths and Adults

The focus of the course is the development of  ‘How to Coach‘ skills by placing the participant in situations that they will face as coaches -the organisation of games, activities to develop skill and activities to develop the various movement skills.

Course Details: Date: 14th March: Venue: Cootehill GAA Pitch: Time: 10:00-16:00.

This course is aimed at beginner coaches it East Cavan region. Anyone interested in taking part in the course please contact Pauric Dowdall on 0871353180or Pauric.dowdall.ulster@gaa.ie or Shane Mulholland on 0876822607 or had.cavan@gaa.ie

Training times and venues; Under 8/10; Kingscourt group; Every Tuesday in Kingscourt Community Centre 5.30-6.45. €2 each and please bring bottle of water.

Bailieborough group; Every Friday in Bailieborough Community School Sports Hall 6-7.30 for both U8 and U10. €2 and the bottle of water please also.

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

Under 12/13; All training is collective in Bailieborough and subject to change.

Saturday 4pm at the astro at The Vale, Cavan road. €2.

Under 14, U16 and U18; Training times and venue will be sent by text to players as per availability of players/facilities.

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

Tanagh Outdoor Education Centre:

Tanagh Outdoor Education and Training Centre will be running 2 Kayak Skills Camps over the Easter Holidays for 9-16 year olds. The camp will introduce paddlers to the basic kayak skills. Book before the 17^th March to received 10% discount.

Camp 1: 30th March-1st April 2015 10am-2pm daily.

Camp 2: 8th April -10th April 2015 10am-2pm daily

Contact Philomena for more information on 049-5552988.

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 recently announced 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. February 26th  2015. Matthew J. Cullen.

Saturday Evening Swim Sessions: 

Fitness and technique Swim Sessions coached by Janis, in Bailieborough Leisure Centre every Saturday evening with new set of 6 starting on Sat 7^thMarch 2015— 6.00-7.30pm. Suitable for past Swim Club Members and Triathlon improvers with lanes for different levels of ability. Session is for swimmers aged 15yrs+ (born 2000 and older).€50 for 6 sessions payable on first night.  Spaces limited. Contact Anne Kelly on 087 9674302 to secure a place.

Women’s World Day of Prayer:

Women’s World Day of Prayer will take place in Corglass Church on Friday evening, March 6^th at 8.00pm. The Speaker will be the Rev. Florence Taylor and the Service will be based upon that written by the Christian Women of the Bahamas. Everyone is most welcome to attend.

Confirmation:

Confirmation takes place in St. Annes on Saturday, March 7^th at 12noon. There are 85 children from the Parish receiving their Confirmation so space will be limited in the Church. The candidate, their sponsor and their parents/guardians are all that will be able to sit in the reserved seats. The reserved seats will take up two thirds of the total area so other guests needing a seat are asked to come early.

Parent and Toddler Group:

Bexcourt Parent and Toddler Group is continuing in the Bexcourt Centre from 10.00am to 12 noon on every Wednesday morning. Meet other parents, compare notes and organise activities and events. For further details, please contact 042 9694825 or just come along and drop into the Centre.

Knockbride Parish Bazzar:

Knockbride Parish Bazzar will take place in the Community Centre, Tunnyduff on Friday 27^th February and Friday 6th March

commencing at 9.00pm.  Lots of great prizes.  Everyone welcome.

Bailieborough Business Centre Mondays and Wednesdays 7.30pm

Free Study Space:

Students may avail of a free study space at the Library, Market Square during Library opening hours except 10am to

1.15pm Wednesday and Friday. Late opening Tuesday and Thursday until 8.30pm. Spacious and warm with free WIFI. Phone 042 9665779 for further details.

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.

Junior Book Club for all children aged 10-12 years on the last Friday of every month (Friday, 27^th February) from 4pm-5pm.

Adult Book Club last Thursday of every month from 6pm-7pm (Thursday, 26^th February). All new members welcome. Tea and coffee served. Free admission. Phone Library at 042 9665779 for details on all of the above.

Invasive Alien Plants:

Irish Wildlife Trust ecologist Goska Wilkowska will give a talk on’ Invasive Alien Plants’ e.g. Giant Hogweed or Japanese Knotweed which can be easily identified in our gardens, fields and woodlands on Thursday, 26th February at 7pm in Johnston Central Library, Cavan. The presentation will raise awareness of these plants and will explain some control measures that can be undertaken to protect native wildlife and human welfare. Free entry.

Classes: Every Tuesday and Thursday morning for 6 weeks at Bailieborough Business Centre– Information Technology QQI/Fetac Level 4. Modules include: File Management, Data Entry, Word Processing and Internet & Email. For more details call: Regina Clarke CMETB: Tel:  049-436-1881.

Every Friday Afternoon for 10 weeks at Bailieborough Business Centre – Word Processing QQI Level 3 : Course content: Introduction to Work Processing

For more details call: Regina Clarke CMETB: Tel:  049-436-1881.

Every Friday morning for 20 weeks at Bexcourt Centre, Bailieborough Communications QQI Level 4: Course Content: Reading and Comprehension , Writing Activities – Drafting Proof Reading , Interpreting information – Images, Signs, Charts, Communications with others; Listening, non-verbal Communications, aspects of speech.

For more details call: Regina Clarke CMETB: Tel:  049-436-1881.

Social Day Centre:

The Bailieborough Social Day Centre resumes on Wednesday, February 25^th from 2.30pm to 4.30pm, in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. All members are asked to attend for the usual activities and new members are very welcome.

Farm Safety Talk:

A Farm Safety Talk will take place in Brakey Orange Hall (Kingscourt Road) on Tuesday, March 3^rd from 8.00pm to 10.00pm. The talk is hosted by Adam Woods from Teagasc. Tea served afterwards and all are most welcome to attend.

St. Vincent DePaul Shop Appeal:

The St. Vincent DePaul Society would be delighted to receive good quality, clean clothes—Men’s, Women’s, Children’s, Footwear, Handbags, Bed Linen and Towels are also welcome. The Society continue to rely upon and appreciate the generosity of the local community.

Bailieborough Vocational School (Tech) 50^th Year Anniversary Re-Union:

A group of past pupils have got together with the intention of holding a 50^th Anniversary Re-Union to celebrate the opening of the Old Vocational School, Kells Road, on May 2^nd 2015. Were you a pupil at the school in 1965? Do you know the whereabouts of any of the pupils of that year or would you be interested in meeting up with your old class mates? If so, could you contact any of the following for further information: Sean Ledwith (086 3082391), Patricia Gilsenan (nee Donnellan, 086 3033610), Frank Donnelly (087 221 0252), Sean Callaghan (087 9290915) or Jim Liggan (087 9714300).

ANNE’S N.S. ENROLMENT:

Parents seeking to enroll their child or children in St. Anne’s N.S. for the 2015/2016 school year are requested to return a completed Enrolment Application form during February 2015.  Closing date for receipt of enrolment forms is Friday, 27^thFebruary.  Application forms are available from the school office or telephone 9665242.

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 from 6.30-8.30pm.

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

Thursday: Yoga at10 and Turbo training at 7pm.

Friday:  Men’s Fitness at 8.45pm.

Aquafit Thursday from 7-8pm and Friday at 10.15am.

€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 Certificates: Parents of children enrolling for National School who require Baptismal Certs are asked to text or email the child’s name and date of birth to 087-7673894 or stannesbailieboro@gmail.com.   A collection time can then be arranged.

FELIM’S N.S. The Vale:

is currently inviting applications for enrolment for 2015-2016.  Forms are available directly from the school, by phoning 042 9665 605 or email:  valens.ias@eircom.net, download from website: www.thevalens.comunder the scoil documents section.  Completed forms to be returned to the school by Friday, 27 Feb 2015.

Evening Classes:

Evening Classes running in Bailieborough Business Centre 2015. Are you On-Line? Do you want to learn some on-line skills? Sign up to learn Internet Banking, Shopping, and Selling. Learn how to Skype, Email, Use Social Media. Get the most out of your smartphone or tablet. Call Elizabeth or Lee on 042-969-4716.

Jiving Lessons:

Continuing every Thursday evening in the Bailie Hotel at 8.30pm. No partner needed. For more information call 086-1928568 or 086-1763044.

Bailieborough Community Bowls:

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

Bailieborough Model School:

Bailieborough Model School are now accepting enrolments for the school year 2015/2016. Please contact the school office on 042 96 65689 by Friday, March 27^th, 2015 for an enrolment pack.

Bailieborough Community Text Alert:

The Annual General Meeting of the Bailieborough Community Text Alert will take place in the Hotel Bailie on Tuesday, March 10^th. Membership fee for 2015 is €5. All welcome. For further details, please contact Kevin Carolan at 086 375 9627. ‘Keeping our Community a safer place to live’.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for February and March 2015:

The following are the dates for Baptisms in Saint Anne’s Church: February 28^th at 5.00pm (Deacon Damien), Sunday, March 1^st at 12.30pm (Fr. Michael), Saturday, March 14^th at 5.00pm (Deacon Damien), Sunday, March 15^th at 12.30pm (Fr. Michael), Saturday, March 28^th at 5.00pm (Deacon Damien), Sunday, March 29^th at 12.30pm (Fr. Michael), and the Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 4^th at 9.00pm (Fr. Michael). .

Bridge Results:

Tuesday, February 10^th, 2015: First: Jimmy Stafford and Tom Moran, Second: Patsy Corcoran and Rosaleen Keegan. Best Gross: Teresa O’Reilly and Ann Moran. Third: Bernard Liddy and Olive McCabe. Seniors Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening in the Bailie Hotel at 8.00pm. New players are always most welcome.

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!.

East Cavan Gaels: Club News 23rd February 2015

Pre-season meeting with U12-18 player parents; There will be an important meeting for parents of all our players from Under 12 to Minor level on Wednesday at 8pm in the Bailie Hotel, Bailieborough. This will be to outline and plan the hurling season ahead with regard to fixtures and Feilé in June as well as a range of other hurling issues. We hope to see all our player parents at this important meeting.

Primary schools hurling blitz; The next round of local primary schools blitz takes place this coming Friday 27th February, 10.30-12.30, in Kingscourt Community Centre for 3rd and 4th class. The Club has a lot of hurlers in these classes so the competition will be fierce! We hope to see lots of our local schools represented.

Training times and venues; Under 8/10; Kingscourt group;

Every Tuesday in Kingscourt Community Centre 5.30-6.45. €2 each and please bring bottle of water.

Bailieborough group; Every Friday in Bailieborough Community School Sports Hall 6-7.30 for both U8 and U10. €2 and the bottle of water please also.

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

Under 12/13; All training is collective in Bailieborough.

Saturday 4pm at the astro at The Vale, Cavan road. €2.

The Under 12 Cavan Hurling league begins in early March.

Under 14, U16 & U18; training will be at the astro also and the time will be sent by text to all players mid-week.

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

Tanagh Outdoor Education Centre:

Tanagh Outdoor Education and Training Centre will be running 2 kayak skills camps over the Easter midterm for 9-12 year olds. The camp will introduce paddlers to the basic kayak skills and rescues they need to paddle safely on flat water as part of a group. Book before the 17^th March to received 10% discount.

Camp 1: 30th March-1st April 2015 10am-2pm daily.

Camp 2: 8th April -10th April 2015 10am-2pm daily.

Contact Philomena for more information on 049-5552988.

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 recently announced 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. February 12^th 2015. Matthew J. Cullen.

Great news for the town on the Jobs Front:

Lakeland Dairies is to create 81 jobs over five years at its new processing facilities in Bailieborough, Co Cavan. A further 180 jobs will be created during the plant’s construction phase, which will start straight away as part of a €36m investment in the expansion of milk powder processing operations.

Lakeland, which is a farmer owned dairy processing co-operative, processes over 800 million litres of milk a year and exports to over 70 countries worldwide. The expansion will see the installation of a new 7 tonne per hour milk drying facility at Bailieboro where total milk powder production capacity will increase to 19 tonnes per hour. It expects to increase production by 40% to over 1bn litres by 2020. The investment has been supported by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation through Enterprise Ireland.

This is very good news for the town as it has suffered badly from the effects of the recession with many businesses closing and of course many of our younger people have had to emigrate to secure employment and make a life for themselves. Hopefully this investment will give new life to the town and help bring it back to its former prominence as one of the top business towns in the North East.

Bailieborough Mental Health Association:

The Bailieborough Mental Health Association are holding their Annual Round Table Quiz Night in the Hotel Bailie Ballroom on this Friday evening, 13^th of February, commencing at 8.00pm, sharp. Special ‘Early Bird’ round for extra points if you arrive on time!! Entry fee is €40 per table of four. ‘A Healthy mind in a healthy body’. All welcome.

Bailieborough Community School Parent’s Association:

The Bailieborough Community School’s Parents Association are holding a ‘Fundraising Walk’ to help with the upgrade of the school’s canteen on Saturday, February 21^st. Mr. John Ed Sheanon will lead the walk and walkers are asked to assemble at the Community School at 11am. The duration of the walk will be approx., 1.5 to 2 hours long. Contributions voluntary, refreshments afterwards and all are most welcome to attend.

Parent and Toddler Group:

Bexcourt Parent and Toddler Group is continuing in the Bexcourt Centre from 10.00am to 12 noon on every Wednesday morning. Meet other parents, compare notes and organise activities and events. For further details, please contact 042 9694825 or just come along and drop into the Centre.

Free Study Space:

Students may avail of a free study space at the Library, Market sq during Library opening hours except 10am to

1.15pm Wednesday and Friday. Late opening Tuesday and Thursday until 8.30pm. Spacious and warm with free WIFI.

Ph 042 9665779 for further details.

Classes:

Every Tuesday and Thursday morning for 6 weeks at Bailieborough Business Centre

Information Technology QQI/Fetac Level 4. Modules include: File Management, Data Entry, Word Processing and Internet & Email. For more details call: Regina Clarke CMETB: Tel:  049-436-1881.

Word Processing QQI Level 3  Every Friday Afternoon for 10 weeks at Bailieborough Business Centre –  : Course content: Introduction to Work Processing

For more details call: Regina Clarke CMETB: Tel:  049-436-1881.

Communications QQI Level 4 Every Friday morning for 20 weeks at Bexcourt Centre, Bailieborough : Course Content: Reading and Comprehension , Writing Activities – Drafting Proof Reading , Interpreting information – Images, Signs, Charts, Communications with others; Listening, non-verbal Communications, aspects of speech.

For more details call: Regina Clarke CMETB: Tel:  049-436-1881.

First Communion Preparation:

The next ‘Do This in Memory’ Mass for Children preparing for First Communion in St. Anne’s, The Model School and St. Felim’s will take place next Sunday, February 15^th at 10.00am in St. Anne’s Church.

A meeting of the Parent’s Committee will take place in the Parochial House on Wednesday evening at 8.00pm.

Farm Safety Talk:

A Farm Safety Talk will take place in Brakey Orange Hall (Kingscourt Road) on Tuesday, March 3^rd from 8.00pm to 10.00pm. The talk is hosted by Adam Woods from Teagasc. Tea served afterwards and all are most welcome to attend.

THE BAILIEBOROUGH ‘LEND A HAND GROUP’

are up and running and are looking forward to carrying out small tasks for the elderly and vulnerable in the community.  Volunteers—who have all been Garda vetted—will present identification cards at the start of each visit and they will always visit in pairs.  Your many and varied small jobs will be sorted by ringing Ann 042 9694825 from 9am to 2pm Monday to Friday.  Ann will arrange volunteers to call out to you at your convenience.

‘Confirming Our Children’:

There will be a meeting of the Parent’s Committee in preparation for Confirmation on Monday next, February 16^th in the Parochial House at 8.00pm. The next preparatory Mass for Confirmation candidates and their parents will take place on Sunday, February 22^nd at 10.00am in St. Anne’s Church.

ANNE’S N.S. ENROLMENT: 

Parents seeking to enroll their child or children in St. Anne’s N.S. for the 2015/2016 school year are requested to return a completed Enrolment Application form during February 2015.  Closing date for receipt of enrolment forms is Friday, 27^thFebruary.  Application forms are available from the school office or telephone 9665242.

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 from 6.30-8.30pm.

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

Thursday: Yoga at10 and Turbo training at 7pm.

Friday:  Men’s Fitness at 8.45pm.

Winners of Christmas Day Swim Draw:

Supervalu Vouchers: Adam Murray, M Flaherty.

Leisure Centre Voucher: Olive Benson, Chris Murray, Chrystal Hawthorne.

Aquafit Thursday from 7-8pm and Friday at 10.15am.

€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.

FELIM’S N.S. The Vale:

is currently inviting applications for enrolment for 2015-2016.  Forms are available directly from the school, by phoning 042 9665 605 or email:  valens.ias@eircom.net, download from website: www.thevalens.comunder the scoil documents section.  Completed forms to be returned to the school by Friday, 27 Feb 2015.

Tunnyduff Parent’s Association:

Tunnyduff Parents Association Presents “The Lost Weekend” by Padraic McIntyre, directed by Paddy Farrelly on Friday 13th February 2015 at 8.30pm in Tunnyduff Hall. Tickets €10 each.  Contact Sophie Smith at 087 6561724 for tickets.

Evening Classes:

Evening Classes running in Bailieborough Business Centre 2015. Are you On-Line? Do you want to learn some on-line skills? Sign up to learn Internet Banking, Shopping, and Selling. Learn how to Skype, Email, Use Social Media. Get the most out of your smartphone or tablet. Call Elizabeth or Lee on 042-969-4716.

Check it Fits!

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has introduced a new, free service in response to a frightening statistic that shows that as many as 4 out of 5 child car seats are incorrectly fitted, which can result in serious injury or worse, a fatality in the event of a collision.  The ‘Check it Fits’ Service is a full-time, nationwide, free expert service.  The service is quick, it’s easy, and it’s free.  We will be visiting SuperValu, Bailieborough on 20^th Feb 10.00am – 5.30pm.

Jiving Lessons:

Starting on this Thursday 12^th February in the Bailie Hotel at 8.30pm. No partner needed. For more information call 086-1928568 or 086-1763044.

Bailieborough Community Bowls:

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

Bailieborough Model School:

Bailieborough Model School are now accepting enrolments for the school year 2015/2016. Please contact the school office on 042 96 65689 by Friday, March 27^th, 2015 for an enrolment pack.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for February and March 2015:

The following are the dates for Baptisms in Saint Anne’s Church: Saturday, February 14^th at 5.00pm (Deacon Damien), Sunday, February 15^th at 12.30pm (Fr. Michael) and Saturday, February 28^th at 5.00pm (Deacon Damien), Sunday, March 1^st at 12.30pm (Fr. Michael), Saturday, March 14^th at 5.00pm (Deacon Damien), Sunday, March 15^th at 12.30pm (Fr. Michael), Saturday, March 28^th at 5.00pm (Deacon Damien), Sunday, March 29^th at 12.30pm (Fr. Michael), and the Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 4^th at 9.00pm (Fr. Michael). .

Bridge Results:

Tuesday, February 3rd: First: Gemma McCabe and Olive Kellett, Second: John McGaughan and Bernard Liddy. Best Gross: Marie McNicholas and Maresa Liggan. Third: Rose Brennan and Pattie Clarke.

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

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!.

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.

Junior Book Club for all children aged 10-12 years on the last Friday of every month from 4pm-5pm.

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.

Elvis Spectacular:

The Hotel Bailie are having an ‘Elvis Spectacular Show’ on Saturday, 14th February 2014. Tickets are €15 and are available from hotel reception. Doors opens at 10.30pm and Show starts at 11pm. Check out the Hotel’s facebook page for special offers for the night.

East Cavan Gaels:  Club News 9th February 2015: U8/10;

Both groups are now training with the return of the Bailieborough group on Friday last. Our next blitz is provisionally scheduled for Saturday 28^th February in Kingscourt 2-4pm.

New players; We are always on the lookout for new players. With teams from Under 6 to Under 18 now catered for there is a place for you in our club. Our experienced team of coaches are there to help you develop. No previous hurling experience required. Contact any of our coaches at any of our training sessions. Coaches/mentors also required for our junior sides.

Training times and venues; Under 8/10; Kingscourt group;

Every Tuesday in Kingscourt Community Centre 5.30-6.45. €2 each and please bring bottle of water.

Bailieborough group; Every Friday in Bailieborough Community School Sports Hall 6-7.30 for both U8 and U10. €2 and the bottle of water please also.

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

Under 12; Saturday 4-5pm at the astro at The Vale, Cavan road. €2.

Under 14-18; Friday indoors in Bailieborough Community School Sports Hall. €2. For all U12-U18 information contact Kathryn O’Flynn 087 244 1371.

Tanagh Outdoor Education Centre:

Tanagh Outdoor Education and Training Centre will be running 2 kayak skills camps over the Easter midterm for 9-12 year olds. The camp will introduce paddlers to the basic kayak skills and rescues they need to paddle safely on flat water as part of a group. Book before the 17^th March to received 10% discount.

Camp 1: 30th March-1st April 2015 10am-2pm daily.

Camp 2: 8th April -10th April 2015 10am-2pm daily.

Contact Philomena for more information on 049-5552988.

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 recently announced 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.

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