Bailieborough News. April 23rd  2015. Matthew J. Cullen.

Bailieborough Fianna Fáil Cumann hosts ‘Cumann na Mban’ History Lecture:

On 2nd April 1914, over 100 women gathered in Dublin to discuss the role of women in the lead-up to revolution. They became Cumann na mBan – an organisation whose role in achieving Irish independence is almost forgotten. The meeting, at Wynn’s Hotel, was presided over by Agnes O’ Farrelly.

They adopted a constitution which stated their aims were:

– To Advance the cause of Irish liberty
– To organise Irish women in the furtherance of that objective
– To assist in arming and equipping a body of Irish men for the defence of Ireland

-To form a fund for these purposes to be called the ‘Defence of Ireland Fund’.  

Bailieborough Fianna Fáil Cumann in preparation for the 1916 Celebrations are delighted to announce we are hosting an historical lecture on ‘Cumann na mBan’.  Our guest speaker for this event is Dr Mary Aluiffe, Cumann na mBan resource officer and executive member of the Women’s History Association of Ireland, UCD.  This event will be held in the Wesleyan Chapel Arts and Cultural Centre, Bailieborough on Thursday the 30th April at 8pm.

This event is open to everyone and your attendance would be much appreciated to this historical event.

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.

BAILIEBORO TECHNICAL SCHOOL (TECH) 50th ANNIVERSARY REUNION:

The 50th anniversary of the opening of the New Technical School is planned to go ahead on Saturday, May 2^nd, 2015 at 7pm in the Bailie Hotel.

Pre/Post 1965 students and family members of deceased students are most welcome to attend.10 euros will be collected at the door to cover the cost of Buffet. Please contact any of the undermentioned of your intention to attend by Thursday, 23rd April in order to establish numbers for Hotel. See you all there. For further information, please contact any of the following: Sean Ledwith 086 3082391, Frank Donnelly 087 2210252, Sean Callaghan 087 9290915, Patricia Gilsenan 086 3033610, Jim Liggan 087 9714300 or Deirdre Connolly 086 3867399.

Annual Show Dance:

Bailieborough Agricultural Show will host their annual Show Dance in The Hideout, Bailieborough on Friday next, 24th April, 2015. Music on the night by Johnny Mullins— beginning at 10pm and running until 12:30am. Supper served and a raffle will be held on the night, along with spot prizes galore! Please contact any committee member for tickets or 086-3991222/ bailieboroshow@gmail.com

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 before Friday, May 1^st with Society Members—John 086 055 4578 or Pat 086 063 5856.

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.

May is Mary’s Month:

The Rosary will be recited at the Grotto on the Virginia Road every evening during the month of May beginning on Friday, May 1^st at 8.00pm. No Rosary on Saturdays. Everyone welcome to offer prayer for the sick of our Parish as well as any private intention.

ALZHEIMERS TEA MORNING:

The annual Alzheimer’s Tea Morning will take place on Friday 1st May in the Bailie Hotel from 10.30 am till 12 noon.

Your support would be very much appreciated.

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.

Photography Classes beginners and intermediate

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

Lego Workshop:

Six week Lego workshop starting at the Library on Thursday, April 30^th from 3.30pm-4.30pm for all children from 4 years up. €30 per child for 6 week course or just drop in on the day. Phone 042 9665779 for further details.

Congratulations:

Congratulations and well done to Jade Williams who is a member of Shercock Athletic Club and who attends Bailieborough Community school and who competed in the U18 girls hammer event on Saturday 18^th April at the Leevale sports day.

Jade had a best throw of 51.34m which is a New Ulster youth (U18) record. The old record was 51.18m set back in 2010.

This is particularly impressive as Jade is only an U15 this year so still has until August 2017 in this age group!!

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.

Bridge Results:

Tuesday, April 14^th: First: Olive McCabe and Bernard Liddy. Second: Patsy Corcoran and Tony Carolan. Best Gross: Sean Kelleher and Jimmy Stafford. Third: Teresa O’Reilly and Elizabeth Murphy.

Relaghbeg Fundraising Committee:

This year our chosen Charity is Enable Ireland—Children’s Services and in a change from previous years, our major Fundraising drive has been changed to the May Bank Holiday Sunday—instead of the June one.

Titled ‘Walk and Rock’, the proceedings will commence with a sponsored Walk on Sunday, May 3^rd leaving from Bailieborough and Mullagh at 1.00pm and finishing at Relaghbeg. Later on that evening, ‘Say La V’ will provide the Rock music when they take to the stage at 9.30pm. Admission is €10 and all are most welcome to attend.

Dhuish Group Water Scheme:

There may be disruption to the water supply up to April 30^th due to maintenance of the water mains. We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause.

Social Day Centre:

The Bailieborough Social Day Centre’s next get-together is on Wednesday, April 22^nd 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.

Photography Classes:

Photography classes with Bob Lynch at Bailieborough Business Centre. Beginners and Intermediate. 29^th April for 8 weeks, cost €95. Call 042-969-4716 or 086-728-3888 to book your place.

‘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.

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.

Also, congratulations to our Under 15 team and Coaches on securing the NECSL Premier League for the 2014/2015 Season. Well done all.

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 next, 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 8273470for further information.

Cavan Birdwatch:

Cavan Birdwatch are having an outing to Dowra, West Cavan on Sunday next, 26^th April:  Meet at 10.30 am in Dowra village, at the courthouse (Blacklion side of bridge). Bring binoculars if you have a pair, a packed lunch and sturdy footwear. Also, why not invite a friend along!

Further information on www.cavanbranch.blogspot.ie/  or on Facebook (Cavan Birdwatching).

Irish Cancer Society:

Volunteer drivers needed to drive local cancer patients to and from their treatments in Cavan General. The Irish Cancer Society’s ‘Care to Drive Service’ is currently seeking volunteer drivers to drive local patients to and from their chemotherapy treatments. We are looking for volunteers to pick patients up at their homes, drive them to the door of the hospital, pick them up when they are finished their treatment and bring them home again. Volunteer expenses are paid. For more information or an application form please call Rebecca at 01, 2316 642 or email: transport@irishcancer.ie

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 April and May 2015:

The following are the dates for Baptisms in Saint Anne’s Church: 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 20th April 2015:

U6/8/10; A great evenings hurling was had by all on Wednesday last in Kingscourt Stars GAA grounds as we entertained Carrick in an Under 8/10 blitz. Our under 6s also got some game time and played very well. Thanks to all our parents and coaches and mentors for a great evening. Great numbers returning to Bailieborough U8/10 training on Friday also.

U12; Another impressive performance and result against Woodford Gaels in Bailieborough on Wednesday last. They have a bye this week and one more regular round v Annalee Gaels next week before the finals in a few weeks.

U14/16/18; Our U16s went down to a very impressive Lisbellaw in the first round of the league on Monday last. The next round is scheduled for Monday 27th away to Cootehill.

NFL Division 2 prediction competition; Congratulations to Francis Daly, Bailieborough and Regina Daly, Kildare who shared the €200 in prizes.

We thank all of those who purchased entries to help drive local hurling development.

South Ulster Hurling Squad; East Cavan Gaels will be well represented on both the U14 and U16 squads this year which brings together the cream of hurling talent from Cavan, Monaghan and Fermanagh. The next training session is on Sunday next.

Training times and venues; Under 8/10; next blitz is scheduled for Wednesday 29th. 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. This week, Wednesday outdoors at St. Anne’s Park 7pm. Players will receive a text.

For all U12-U18 information contact Kathryn O’Flynn 

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.

Bailieborough School of Music student Caoimhe Lynch, pictured here with her teacher Mr David McGauran, was recently presented with a High Achiever Medal from the Royal Irish Academy of Music. Caoimhe was nominated for the award based on her performance in her Clarinet Grade 3 Examination.

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. 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.