The Cavankayakarun Challenge 2015

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This unique fun event starts at Gallonray House , Cootehill with a 5k run/walk, followed by a 1k kayak race, then run a short distance to the Bike Transition area and finishing with a 15k cycle.

The emphasis is on FUN, so whether you are an experienced athlete looking for a serious challenge or a total beginner looking for a bit of ‘craic’ then you will not want to miss this event.

The race is open to individuals or if you feel all three events may be too much … why not enter a relay team or three to share the load?

This route takes you on to the Shercock-Canningstown Road going towards Canningstown. At Canningstown turn right for Cootehill and follow the rolling Drumlins to Maudabawn turning right for the Co-op and back to Gallonray (Start/Finish).

It is a hilly 5km run, with the infamous Peppers Bray signalling a long downhill to the lake and Transition 1.

The kayak course is 1km, a long loop of Barnagrow Lake returning to Transition 1. You will be assisted out of your kayak and life jacket and must run a further 400m to Transition 2. You will have a choice of sit on or sit in kayaks. It is recommended that you get some experience paddling a sit in kayak prior to the race. You must put on your helmet prior to un-racking your bike. You will not be allowed to leave Transition 2 unless your race number matches your bike number. The Cavan Kayakarun Challenge Bike section is 15kms long.

Date: August 8th 2015
Start Time: 1:40pm
Registration: Online – Now until Wednesday 5th August 7pm OR 7/8/15 at Gallonray House from 7-9pm OR 8/8/15 at Gallonray House from 10-11:30am.
On Site or Late Entries will be starting in the last wave.

Bailie Hotel – Family Fun Getaway for 4

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  • 2 nights B & B and an Evening Meal (based on 2 adults & 2 children U12 sharing)
  • Choice of 2 Family Activities
  • Kids welcome pack on arrival
  • Late check-out 1pm

Central location close to many local attractions:

  • Playground
  • Leisure Centre
  • Killinkere Pet Farm
  • Tanagh Adventure Centre
  • Tayto Park
  • Funtasia
    and many more.

T & C Apply. Subject to availability.

To book: Email – bailiehotel@eircom.net
Telephone – 042 9665334

 

Stolen Items from St. Annes Cemetery

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It has been reported that a number of items particularly good quality ceramic pots have been stolen from plots in St. Anne’s Cemetery. This is an appalling act and very upsetting for the families affected. The Community Text Alert Group will be erecting a sign in the Cemetery shortly and anyone noticing  any suspicious activity there is asked to report it immediately. It has been suggested that families that have valuable items on their plots should have them engraved with their family name or with the name of the deceased person in order to ensure that they cannot be sold on or used by others.

Cavan and Meath Credit Unions Link Up

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Merger will bring together 17,000 members and €85m in assets, delivering enhanced services to members.

The members of Kingscourt Credit Union, Bailieborough Credit Union and St. Mary’s Moynalty Credit Union, with offices in Cavan and Meath have voted for the amalgamation of the three Credit Unions, which will be renamed Link Credit Union Limited.

The enlarged Credit Union becomes one of the 50 largest credit unions in the country, with assets of over €85m. It has a combined membership of almost 17,000 who will benefit from four office locations where they can conduct their business face to face, as well as by telephone 6 days per week, and online 24/7 each day of the year.

The newly merged Credit Unions will also continue to lead the way in the provision of loans, savings and payments services with accounts now being BIC and IBAN enabled, meaning members can now receive payments such as salaries, pensions, social welfare payments, grants, etc. through their Credit Union account. Members can also make payments electronically to bank accounts in Ireland, UK or any one of 30+ SEPA countries. Work is ongoing to provide further additional products and services in the near future.

Commenting on the merger, Seamus Newcombe, Chief Executive Officer said: “This merger is about serving the present and future financial needs of members. The ongoing costs of delivering an infrastructure which meets increased regulatory requirements, means only those Credit Unions with larger asset bases and solid financial strength are likely to be able to provide the stability, security and range of services which customers demand. There have been bank closures over the past number of years and this has lead to more people relying on credit unions. So by increasing our scale, we in turn will have the capacity to better service those demands, with a wider suite of products and services; such as faster decisions on loans, larger loans, current accounts and other financial products.”

According to Chairman, Frank Corbally: “All three Credit Unions recognise and appreciate the loyalty and support of their members and look forward to continuing to serve them as a larger, stronger combined entity whose key focus remains on delivering the community based  personal service which is the cornerstone of the Credit Union ethos.”

The Link Credit Union merger will be the 48th successfully completed merger since the enactment of the revised regulatory requirements for credit unions in 2012. There are currently a further 121 credit unions in active discussions regarding amalgamations, according to The Credit Union Restructuring Board, which assists Credit Unions with voluntary mergers.

Bailieborough News Thursday 9th July 2015

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Bailieborough News. July 9th th 2015. Matthew J. Cullen.

Bailieborough Agricultural Show:

Congratulations to the Bailieborough Agricultural Show Committee on another fantastic community event and on your 40th Anniversary. It was a great day and the sun stayed shining. Well done to everyone involved. These events take lots of hard work so a big ‘Thank You’ to all the committee, participants, sponsors, etc…

 

Bailiebororough parish church annual bbq:

The Bailieborough Parish Church Annual BBQ takes place on Saturday next, 11TH July from 5pm onwards, in the Rectory Grounds. Everybody very welcome.

 

 Social Dancing:

Our monthly ‘Dancing for Pleasure’ takes place in the Community Centre on this Saturday, 11th July. Music is by Patsy Heart and Country Storm. We will have the usual refreshments to keep our energy up. Expect another good night.

 

 

Bailieborough Red Cross:

Cardiac First Responder Community Course;
this course will be held in the Bailieborough Library on Saturday July 18th. Learn the skills that could help you save the life of someone in your community -maybe a friend or even a family member.
To book a place or get more information on this certified course please phone William 087-2346526 or Julie 086-2308570.

 

Bailieborough Walking Group:

Wednesday, July 8th – Dartery Forest, Cootehill.

(E) Walk 45 – 60 min. (M) Walk 1 hour 30 min (approx.)

Depart Bailieborough Library at 6.45pm.

Walks commence at the car park on the right before Abbott’s Factory, Rockcorry Rd., Cootehill at 7.15pm.

July 15th – Skeagh/Seeorum, Bailieborough.  (A) Walk – 2 + hours (approx.)

Depart Bailieborough Library at 7pm. Walk commences at the residence of Jennifer and Nigel Williamson, Duneena at 7.15pm. Located on the Bailieborough/Cootehill Rd. (R191) 5Km from Bailieborough and 5Km from Canningstown. All welcome.

 

Legion of Mary:

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

 

Bailieborough Community Alert:

Membership for another year is now due €5. Contact Kevin Carolan, 1 Pine Grove, Seamus Sheridan, Kells Road or Vincent Cooney, Galbolie. ‘Keeping a close eye on things in the Community’!

 

Library:

Citizens Information every Tuesday from 1.30pm-2.30pm.

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

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

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

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

 

 

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

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

 

Training at Bailieborough Business Centre:

Computers and the Internet for Beginners €10 for 4 Classes. Skills for Farmers, Skills for Work.

Call 042-969-4716 / 086-794-9739 for further details.

 

Killann Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick:

The Killann Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick will take place on Sunday next, July 12thand will be led by Fr. Michael Router. A limited number of places are still available—last date for booking is today, Wednesday, July 8th. The fare is €15 per person.  The bus will be leaving from the Market Square at 8.00amPacked lunch is advised. Contact Caroline (086 3817 857) or Mella (086 379 0602) for further details.

 

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

The following are the dates for Baptisms in Saint Anne’s Church: Saturday, July 11th (Deacon Damien), Sunday, Saturday, July 25th (Deacon Damien), Sunday, July 26th (Fr. Michael), Saturday, August 8th (Deacon Damien), Sunday, August 9th (Fr. Michael), Saturday, August 23rd (Deacon Damien) and Sunday, August 24th (Fr. Michael).

 

Leisure Centre:

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

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

Tuesday:  Mugendo Kickboxing 6.30-8.30.

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

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

Friday:  Men’s Fitness at 8.45.

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

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

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

 

Walk, Jog Or Run….

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

 

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club Hurling News 6th July 2015:


Under 6/8/10; We hosted Carrick in Bailieborough on Wednesday last in what was a great evening for hurling.

Under 12/14; Attention now moves to the Cavan Under 14 Championship with the first round this Wednesday 8th July as we play Annalee Gaels.

Under 16; Mondays game v Monaghan Harps has been postponed to a later date. Training on Friday.

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

Under 6/8/10;  Kingscourt group; 

Wednesdays 6-7.30 at Kingscourt Stars GAA grounds.

Bailieborough group; Friday 6-7.30 at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA grounds, St. Anne’s Park.

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

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

Under 12/14/16/18; All training is collective in Bailieborough and subject to change. No Wednesday training this week due to the U14 Championship. Players will receive a text.

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

 

SUMMER CRAFT and GIFT FAIR:

Sunday 12th July 2015 at the Woodford Suite, Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan from 12.00pm – 5.00pm.

Come join us at our 4th annual Summer Craft & Gift Fair, the perfect place for some retail therapy. With over 30 stands showcasing a whole host of handcrafted items and quality giftware including greeting cards, jewellery, glassware & ceramics, art, knitting & crochet, skincare & cosmetics, fairy doors, shaped crayons, wash bags for children, jam, handbags, fairy doors, candles, vintage collectibles, baked goods, craft supplies, homewares and accessories.

Free admission!

For further information visit the events section of our website at www.downland-crafts.com or telephone

049 436 4877 or 087 189 6229.

 

Set Dancing Classes:

Set Dancing Classes in Stradone Community Centre on Monday nights at

9.00 pm. Everyone welcome.

 

Adventure Camps:

Tanagh Outdoor Adventure Camps are open and almost full. Please don’t leave it to the last minute. We have already closed some of the adventure camps. Contact Philomena on 049-5552988 for more information. Participation is open to anyone between the ages of 9-16 years. We provide FREE bus service from local camp pick up points.

 

 

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd:

The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd Committee is available to help cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information contact: Michael Cullen 087 154 2447, Edel Fox 086 1004030 or Geraldine Gormley 087 7949448.

 

Citizens Information Service:

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

 

Alcoholics Anonymous:

Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held in:

The Health Centre, Kells Road on Wednesdays at 8.30pm.

 

The Samaritans:

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

 

 

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

 

SQUARE BAR WIN THE FIRST EVER BAILIE BOWL

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PRESS RELEASE

SQUARE BAR WIN THE FIRST EVER BAILIE BOWL

Big crowd at The Vale enjoy top night of soccer & fundraising!

Bailieborough, July 3, 2015:

The Bailieboro Soccer Sixes tournament reached its conclusion last Friday evening when a large crowd gathered at The Vale to enjoy the semifinals and final.

After a nine week league was completed the top four sides in the competition for local pubs advanced to a final evening where favourites The Square Bar played Fox’s Bar and The Castle Inn took on Crossans Ramblers.

The Square Bar were the deserved winners of the competition, beating Fox’s Bar in their semi-final before overwhelming The Castle Inn in the final itself, known as The Bailie Bowl. Square Bar captain Calvin Daly was presented on the pitch with The Paddy Bird Memorial Cup, named in honour of the local sportsman who tragically passed away in 2011, by Paddy’s parents Francis and Kathleen.

The fine weather helped bring a large crowd to The Vale, the home of Bailieboro Celtic, to witness all the action before everyone then headed to The Castle Inn for the presentations and after-party.

One of the main aims of the tournament is to raise money for local charities and good causes. This time it was the Hope For Cian fund that was the beneficiary as over €550 was raised through the sale of matchday programmes and raffle tickets, with a pair of tickets to see chart-topper Jason Derulo at the 3Arena in Dublin one of the prizes on offer.

“The tournament has been a huge success with almost every pub in town entering a team,” said organiser Karl Hofer. “The soccer has been of a very high standard and we’ve raised some good  money for a great cause. But none of this would have been possible without the support of the tournament sponsors, namely Bridie Rahill, Elite Betting & Kevin Argue.”

“There has been a really great buzz about the place since it kicked-off, so much so we plan to do it twice a year now. We’ll go again in October and hopefully get even more people involved.”

Visit the tournament website for more info: www.bailie6.leaguerepublic.com  – ENDS.

For more info & a selection of high-res images please contact Karl: info@aranireland.com or call 085 869 7078

www.aranireland.com

 

Bailieborough News Thursday 2nd July 2015

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Bailieborough News. July 2nd  2015. Matthew J. Cullen.

 

‘Bailieborough 40th  Anniversary Agricultural Show 2015 to be held on Saturday next, July 4th

Come along in 70’s dress to be claimed best dressed man/woman on the day to celebrate the theme of ‘Then and Now’. Other attractions on the day include the Macra na Feirme ‘National Farm Skills Challenge’ semi-finals, vintage displays, trade stands, sheep shearing demonstrations and lots more! Don’t forget to bring your dog along on the day! Classes for small, medium, big, giant breeds. Best dressed dog, prettiest bitch and most handsome dog plus the new class for the best rescue dog! Bring your pony along for the new handy pony class which involves doing everyday tasks while on horseback, class begins at 10am and runs for the whole day! All in all there is something for all of the family!! For more info email bailieboroshow@gmail.com‘ All welcome.

 

 

Red Cross: Annual Senior’s ‘Tea Party’:

The annual Red Cross Rambling House Senior’s Tea Party takes place on Wednesday 1st July in the Bailie Hotel, Bailieborough at 6.30pm. Please phone 087 2346526 or 086 2308570 to book a place, for further information, or to request extra tickets.

 

 

Bailieborough Walking Group:

Wednesday, July 1st Bailieborough/Curkish/Lear: (A) Walk – 2 + hours (approx.) Walk commencing at Bailieborough Library at 7.15pm.

Wednesday, July 8th – Dartery Forest, Cootehill.

(E) Walk 45 – 60 min. (M) Walk 1 hour 30 min (approx.)

Depart Bailieborough Library at 6.45pm.

Walks commence at the car park on the right before Abbott’s Factory, Rockcorry Rd., Cootehill at 7.15pm. All welcome.

 

 

Bailieborough Credit Union—Notice to all members:

A Special General Meeting of Bailieborough Credit Union Ltd will be held on Tuesday, July 7th in the Bailie Hotel at 8.00pm to consider the proposed amalgamation of Bailieborough, Kingscourt and St. Mary’s, Moynalty Credit Unions. All members are urged to attend this very important meeting.

 

 

Legion of Mary:

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

 

 

Bailieborough Community Alert:

Membership for another year is now due €5. Contact Kevin Carolan, 1 Pine Grove, Seamus Sheridan, Kells Road or Vincent Cooney, Galbolie. Recently it has come to the attention of Bailieborough Community Alert that Plant Pots, Baskets and Flowers have been stolen from the graves of deceased members of our community that are interred in St. Anne’s Cemetery. If anyone has any information about these thefts, please contact the local Garda Station or any member of Bailieborough Community Alert.

 

 

Library:

Citizens Information every Tuesday from 1.30pm-2.30pm.

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

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

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

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

 

 

 

Holy Hour:

The monthly ‘Holy Hour’—hosted by Direction for Our Times will take place on Thursday evening, July 2nd in St Anne’s Church, beginning at 8 p.m. This will be followed by the Sacrament of Reconciliation. All are welcome.

 

 

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

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

 

 

Training at Bailieborough Business Centre:

Computers and the Internet for Beginners €10 for 4 Classes. Skills for Farmers, Skills for Work.

Call 042-969-4716 / 086-794-9739 for further details.

 

 

 

Killann Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick:

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

 

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

The following are the dates for Baptisms in Saint Anne’s Church: Saturday, July 11th (Deacon Damien), Sunday, July 12th (Fr. Michael), Saturday, July 25th (Deacon Damien), Sunday, July 26th (Fr. Michael), Saturday, August 8th (Deacon Damien), Sunday, August 9th (Fr. Michael), Saturday, August 23rd (Deacon Damien) and Sunday, August 24th (Fr. Michael).

 

 

Leisure Centre:

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

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

Tuesday:  Mugendo Kickboxing 6.30-8.30.

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

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

Friday:  Men’s Fitness at 8.45.

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

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

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

 

 

Walk, Jog Or Run….

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

 

 

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club Hurling News 29th June 2015:

Under 6/8/10; We will host Carrick Emmets this coming Wednesday at 6.45 in Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA grounds for a blitz therefore no Kingscourt training on Wednesday.

Under 12/14; Attention now moves to the Cavan Under 14 Championship with the first round scheduled for Wednesday 8th July in Ballyhaise/Redhills as we visit Annalee Gaels. There will also be some Under 11 blitzes in July also.

Under 16; The lads had a convincing win away to Truagh Gaels in the Monaghan league on Monday last. The next round is away to Monaghan Harps on Monday 6th July.

 

 

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

Under 6/8/10; Kingscourt group; Blitz this Wed in Bailieborough.

Wednesdays 6-7.30 at Kingscourt Stars GAA grounds.

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

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

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

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

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

 

 

SUMMER CRAFT and GIFT FAIR:

Sunday 12th July 2015 at the Woodford Suite, Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan from 12.00pm – 5.00pm.

Come join us at our 4th annual Summer Craft & Gift Fair, the perfect place for some retail therapy. With over 30 stands showcasing a whole host of handcrafted items and quality giftware including greeting cards, jewellery, glassware & ceramics, art, knitting & crochet, skincare & cosmetics, fairy doors, shaped crayons, wash bags for children, jam, handbags, fairy doors, candles, vintage collectibles, baked goods, craft supplies, homewares and accessories.

Free admission!

For further information visit the events section of our website at www.downland-crafts.com or telephone 049 436 4877 or 087 189 6229.

 

 

Set Dancing Classes:

Set Dancing Classes in Stradone Community Centre on Monday nights at 9.00 pm. Everyone welcome.

 

Adventure Camps:

Tanagh Outdoor Adventure Camps are open and almost full. Please don’t leave it to the last minute. We have already closed some of the adventure camps. Contact Philomena on 049-5552988 for more information. Participation is open to anyone between the ages of 9-16 years. We provide FREE bus service from local camp pick up points.

 

 

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd:

The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd Committee is available to help cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information contact: Michael Cullen 087 154 2447, Edel Fox 086 1004030 or Geraldine Gormley 087 7949448.

 

Citizens Information Service:

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

 

 

Alcoholics Anonymous:

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

 

 

The Samaritans:

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

 

 

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

 

Bailieborough News Thursday 25th June 2015

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Bailieborough News. June 25th  2015. Matthew J. Cullen.

Féile na nGael 2015;

What an incredible weekends celebration of hurling in Bailieborough and Kingscourt. Well over a thousand people passed through the gates of both venues from counties Cavan, Monaghan, Sligo, Mayo, Roscommon, Louth and Wicklow. Our lads did the club proud in their four games against good opposition and gave as good as they got in some pulsating matches. Our guests for the weekend, Caiseal Gaels from Mayo also had a great weekend of Breffni hospitality. There are a huge amount of people to thank for this event being such a success and we will get to thank them individually over the weeks ahead but for now please take our grateful thanks for whatever role you may have played over the weekend and indeed in the weeks and months in advance in preparation of the event. We must though give special thanks and praise to Kathryn O’Flynn and Sharon Daly and their team for their outstanding event management and suffice to say the event would not have went as well as it did without their leadership, planning and organisational skills.

Thanks also to both our GAA partners Bailieborough Shamrocks and Kingscourt Stars for having their grounds in pristine condition for such a prestigious competition.

 

 

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

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

 

Bailieborough Celtic A.G.M:

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

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

 

Safe Pass:

One Day Training Course at Bailieborough Business Centre on

Friday next, 26th June. Cost €100.00 with Lunch included. For further details

call: 042-969-4716 or email: bda@bailieborough.com

The course is delivered by Cathal Bannon.

 

 

The 20k Drop:

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

 

Red Cross: Annual Senior’s ‘Tea Party’:

The annual Red Cross Rambling House Senior’s Tea Party takes place on Wednesday 1st July in the Bailie Hotel, Bailieborough at 6.30pm.  Red Cross members will issue tickets in the usual way.  Please phone 087 2346526 or 086 2308570 to book a place, for further information, or to request extra tickets.

 

Bailieborough Walking Group:

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

 

Legion of Mary:

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

 

Library:

Citizens Information every Tuesday from 1.30pm-2.30pm.

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

 

Bailieborough Community Resource House:

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

 

Training at Bailieborough Business Centre:

Computers and the Internet for Beginners €10 for 4 Classes. Skills for Farmers, Skills for Work.

Call 042-969-4716 / 086-794-9739 for further details.

 

Killann Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick:

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

 

Birdwatch Ireland:

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

 

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

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

 

1916 – 2016 Ireland Centenary Programme:

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

 

Leisure Centre:

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

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

Tuesday:  Mugendo Kickboxing 6.30-8.30.

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

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

Friday:  Men’s Fitness at 8.45.

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

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

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

 

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

 

East Cavan Gaels: U6/8/10;

The lads had a good workout at Cloghan blitz on Wednesday last. Training as normal in both venues this week. Monster training blitz next week in Bailieborough.

U12/14/16;The Under 16s play Monaghan Harps on the 6th July.

During July there will be Under 11 and Under 13 hurling blitzes on alternate Wednesdays. The Under 14 tri-county league will begin in August.

 

School holidays;

With most schools finishing up this coming week we would like to thank our local schools for continuing to support local hurling development this past year and extend an invitation to all boys to try hurling with us over the summer. New players are always very welcome at any time of the year.

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

Under 6/8/10; Kingscourt group; 

Wednesdays 6-7.30 at Kingscourt Stars GAA grounds.

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

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

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

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

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

 

 

Charity Event:

The Cavan Kayakarun are hosting a charity event on Friday next June 26th at Gallonray House Maudabawn Cootehill at 7pm. It consists of a 5k run or walk or a cycle with two routes 30k and 60k. All proceeds will go to Aoibheann’s Pink Tie Charity which is a charity that assists and helps families and their children who are going through the traumas and pain of cancer. It will be a fun evening with refreshments afterwards and donations are welcome. Please check out the details on Cavan Kayakarun Facebook page and take the time to watch the video link about the charity and what it does to help families.

 

Adventure Camps:

Tanagh Outdoor Adventure Camps are open and almost full. Please don’t leave it to the last minute. We have already closed some of the adventure camps. Contact Philomena on 049-5552988 for more information. Participation is open to anyone between the ages of 9-16 years. We provide FREE bus service from local camp pick up points.

 

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd:

The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd Committee is available to help cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information contact: Michael Cullen 087 154 2447, Edel Fox 086 1004030 or Geraldine Gormley 087 7949448.

 

Citizens Information Service:

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

 

Alcoholics Anonymous:

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

 

The Samaritans:

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

 

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

 

Bailieborough News Thursday 18th June 2015

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

 

Safe Pass:

1 Day Training

Bailieborough Business Centre

Friday 26th June 2015 Cost €100 including Lunch

Delivered by Cathal Bannon

Call 042 9694716 or email bda@bailieborough.com

 

Midsummer Fest:

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

 

Bailieborough Mental Health Association:

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

 

Feilé na nGael:

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

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

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

 

Bailieborough Celtic A.G.M:

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

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

 

The 20k Drop:

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

 

Bailieborough Walking Group:

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

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

 

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

 

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

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

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

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

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

Phone 042 9665779 for further enquiries.

 

Library:

Citizens Information every Tuesday from 1.30pm-2.30pm.

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

 

School of Music: Enrolment Day:

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

 

Bailieborough Community Resource House:

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

 

5K/10K FUN-RUN/WALK:

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

 

Training at Bailieborough Business Centre:

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

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

 

Killann Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick:

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

 

Birdwatch Ireland:

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

 

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

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

 

1916 – 2016 Ireland Centenary Programme:

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

 

Leisure Centre:

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

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

Tuesday:  Mugendo Kickboxing 6.30-8.30.

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

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

Friday:  Men’s Fitness at 8.45.

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

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

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

 

Walk, Jog Or Run….

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

 

East Cavan Gaels: U6/8/10;

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

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

 

Féile na nGael 2015;

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

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

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

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

5pm Caiseal Gaels v Drumcliffe Rosses Point. Kingscourt.

 

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

11am Castleblayney v Drumcliffe Rosses Point, Castleblayney.

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

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

3pm Cup and Shield Finals, Cloghan.

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

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

Kingscourt group; 

Wednesdays 6-7.30 at Kingscourt Stars GAA grounds.

Bailieborough group; no training, everyone to Féile!!

Friday  6-7.30 at the Community School pitch.

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

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

 

 

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

All training is collective in Bailieborough and subject to change.

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

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

 

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd:

The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd Committee is available to help cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information contact: Michael Cullen 087 154 2447, Edel Fox 086 1004030 or Geraldine Gormley 087 7949448.

 

Citizens Information Service:

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

 

Alcoholics Anonymous:

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

 

Model School:

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

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

 

 

The Samaritans:

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

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bailieborough News Thursday 11th June 2015

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Bailieborough News. June 11th 2015. Matthew J. Cullen.

Bailieborough District Charity Cycle:

On Thursday the 11th and Friday the 12th of June 2015 a group of cyclists from the Bailieboro Garda District are undertaking a 2 day Charity Cycle. The route is 400 kilometres long and will be completed over 2 days. The route for the cycle starts and finishes in Virginia Town and they plan to call to all currently manned Garda Stations in the Cavan/Monaghan Garda Division. The cause they are collecting for is ‘4 Lil Jakes Sake’ a local charity based in Lavey, Co. Cavan.

Bailieboro District Gardai are encouraging anyone who wishes to join them on the cycle to please do so. They don’t expect anyone to do the full 400 kilometres, but they plan to have a number of cyclists on the road for each stage. You only need do what you can.
They will be fundraising along the route and sponsorship cards are available on request. For anyone else who wants to donate, donations can be made to the following bank account set up by the family: Account No: 91481603. Sort Code: 903189. IBAN: IE05BOFI90318991481603, BIC: BOFIIE2D. Bank of Ireland, Ashbourne, Co Meath.
They will have transport for participants between each stage as well as a full support crew. Refreshments will be supplied to each rider and they will also be stopping each day for lunch.

Please join Bailieboro District Gardai for this unique event which should be an enjoyable 2 days for a very worthy cause. If you are a novice cyclist you will only be asked to do what you can. It will not be a race and they will be starting and finishing as a group. If you wish to join them for a stage or 2 on their route please do. If you feel that this is something you may be interested in please contact Aidan Kelly on 087-1475909, all are welcome. Contact Aidan Kelly, Virginia Garda Station on 087-1475909 – aidan.a.kelly@garda.ie or Jerome Crawford, Bailieboro Garda Station on 086-8033328 – Dermot.j.crawford@garda.ie

 

Local Soccer Club to provide ballboys for Important International Match:

Next Saturday night, the Republic of Ireland take on Scotland in a vital European Championship Qualifier in the Aviva Stadium. Our club have been chosen by the F.A.I to provide ballboys for the occasion. With a place in next Summer’s competition at stake, it is a great honour for the club and it is sure to be a night to remember for the lads as well.

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

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

 

The 20k Drop:

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

 

Bailieborough Walking Group:

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

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

 

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

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

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

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

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

Phone 042 9665779 for further enquiries.

 

Social Dancing:

The monthly ”Dancing for Pleasure” takes place on this Saturday night, 13th of June in the Community Centre. We have one of the best bands on this circuit ‘J and S, Sound’. We will have the usual Supper to keep you refreshed. A good night is expected. All welcome.

 

Library:

Citizens Information every Tuesday from 1.30pm-2.30pm.

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

 

School of Music: Enrolment Day:

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

 

5K/10K FUN-RUN/WALK:

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

 

Training at Bailieborough Business Centre:

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

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

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

 

Bailie Tots Playschool

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

 

Killann Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick:

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

 

Birdwatch Ireland:

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

 

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

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

 

1916 – 2016 Ireland Centenary Programme:

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

 

Leisure Centre:

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

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

Tuesday:  Mugendo Kickboxing 6.30-8.30.

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

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

Friday:  Men’s Fitness at 8.45.

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

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

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

 

Walk, Jog Or Run….

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

 

East Cavan Gaels Hurling Club: U6/8/10;

We had a great turnout at our training blitz in Shercock GAA on Wednesday last. Over 40 boys, with some new additions, got 90 minutes of hurling in the sun. Thanks to Shercock GAA for the use of their facilities and to Master Hammond in Shercock NS for publicising hurling in the school. We will return to Shercock over the summer. The next big blitz is scheduled for Cloghan on the 17th June.

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

Féile 2015; Féile is just a week and a half away 19th-21st June. Another great weekend of hurling in store. Full details in next week’s news and on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Lory Meagher Cup; Congratulations to our neighbours and friends from Fermanagh hurling on their victory in Croke Park on Saturday. Shane Mulholland would be proud.

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

Under 6/8/10;  Kingscourt group; Wednesdays 6-7.30 at Kingscourt Stars GAA grounds.

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

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

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

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

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

 

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd:

The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd Committee is available to help cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information contact: Michael Cullen 087 154 2447, Edel Fox 086 1004030 or Geraldine Gormley 087 7949448.

 

Citizens Information Service:

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

 

Alcoholics Anonymous:

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

 

The Samaritans:

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

 

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