Confirmation:

 The Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered in St. Annes Church, Bailieborough on Saturday next, March 16^th at 12 noon. Fr. Kevin Donohue P.P. V.F. will be the principal celebrant. A practice for all the young people receiving the Sacrament will take place on Thursday, March 14^th at 6.00pm, in St. Annes Church. At least one parent/guardian is asked to accompany their child and, if they are available and living close by, their sponsor is welcome to come along as well.

Bailieborough Heritage Society

 is hosting a talk by Aogán Ó Fearghaíl, (Ex-President of the GAA) on Gaelic Sunday, the GAA 1918 Rebellion, when 100,000 GAA players faced down the British Empire. The talk will take place in the Bailieborough Development Association Centre, Shercock Road, Bailieborough on Tuesday 26^th March at 8.00 pm.  All welcome, refreshments served.

Singers Needed:

The Folk Choir, who usually sing at the 7.00pm Vigil Mass on Saturday evenings, are looking for new members to boost their numbers. If you would like to join, you can either go up to the Gallery before Mass on Saturday evenings, to give your contact details to Choir Director, Sean O’Reilly or you can send a text message to 087 4407990.

Bailieborough School of Music:

 Lotto results for 09-03-2019.  Numbers Drawn; 02, 03, 11, 24.  No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Pauline Clarke; Marie Hall; Conall and Sorcha Shankey Smith; Nathan Gaskin. Next week’s Jackpot €3,300.

Bailieborough Men’s Shed:

You will find them at the Beckscourt Centre, Bailieborough from Monday to Thursday (10 – 2), come and join them for a cup of tea and a chat and see what they are working on!

St Patrick’s Day Festival: Parade Draw:

 Bailieborough St Patrick Day Parade is calling on all local businesses, companies, tradesmen and local clubs and society’s to participate in our Parade this year. The entry of floats in the Parade is completely free. Floats entering the Parade are requested to meet at Bailieborough Community School at 1.30pm. The Parade will be starting at 2.30pm, sharp!! Prizes will be awarded for: Best Float, Best Comedy Float,

Best Club and Best Window.

There are currently tickets on sale in the local shops and business’s to help defray the costs of running the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The tickets are €2 each or 3 for €5 available in local businesses.

St Patrick’s Day Parade Festival Draw: Prizes:  First Prize: Weekend break for 2 people in the 4 star Castlecourt Hotel, Westport.

Second Prize:  4 tickets to Westlife in July.

Third Prize:  2 Tickets to Rod Stewart 4th December in Dublin.

Fourth Prize: Smart TV.

Your support would be greatly appreciated and the draw will be held in the Hotel Bailie on Monday night next, March 18^th at 9.00pm.

PE Expo Irish Heart Winner:

 Congratulations to Ellie Flanagan—a student at Bailieborough Community School—who won the Irish Heart Award for her project ” This is me: A story behind a smile” at the PE Expo Awards, held in D.C.U. last week.
Ellie also won CPR training for the school to the value of €2000.

World Book Day in The Model School, Bailieborough

Library:

 ‘Who Do You Think You Are’?? Are you interested in finding out about researching your family tree? A FREE genealogy course facilitated by CMETB will start at the Library on Wednesday, March 13^TH from 2pm-4pm. Course will last six weeks and places are limited. Phone 042 9665779 to secure your place!

Moderator of The General Assembly visits The Model School, Bailieborough

PROPERTY RECOVERY DAY – CAVAN DISTRICT

On Saturday 16^th March between 11am and 4pm we are holding a Property Recovery Day at Cavan Garda Station. We will be showcasing property recovered in searches and crime operations over the past two years. Property will include power tools, gardening equipment, jewellery and various other items. If you have been the victim of a burglary or theft in the past two years and your property is still outstanding, please take this opportunity to call into Cavan station to see if any of the property on display is yours.

First Aid Responders Course:

 First Aid Responder Course takes place from Monday, March 25^th for three Mondays thereafter from 9am to 4pm at the Bailieborough Business Centre. Call 042-9694716 or 087-619 0040 for further information.

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort:

‘Quiz Night’: Bailieborough Cancer Comfort are holding a ‘Quiz Night’ in Fox’s Bar and Lounge, Main Street, on Friday, March 22^nd. ‘Early Bird’ round commences at 9.00pm, sharp. Entry fee is €40 per table of four. Great prizes on the night and your support would be greatly appreciated.

Bailieborough Social Day Group:

 Thank you to all who supported the ‘Christmas Day Swim’ Draw, which raised a total of €3,585 and will be a great help towards the activities of the group. Special mention to Brendan O’Reilly and his helpers, who organised the Fund Raiser event. A bus will leave from the Community Centre on Thursday, March 14^th at 5.30pm for ‘Evening Tea’ and then onto the ‘Frolics’ in Ballyjamesduff.

‘Adult Irish Dance and Ceilí Classes’:

Adult Irish dance classes will take place in Tierworker Hall at 5:00pm every Wednesday evening. For more information please contact Aishling Fox on (087) 9699235.

Registration Night:

 ‘Darkness into Light’ Bailieborough, will be holding a registration evening on Friday 29^th  March, in The Lemon Tree, on Barrack St. Bailieborough, between 6.00 and 9.00pm. The event will be taking place on Saturday 11^th May 2019. Early Bird registration rates are: Adult 18+, €20, Student 18+, €15, Job-Seeker, €15, Senior 65+ €15, Children 6—17yrs €5 and children under 5, free. 

Bridge:

Bridge lessons for beginners takes place in the Hotel Bailie, Bailieborough, at 7.30pm, each Monday night.

Senior’s Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening at 7.30pm, in the Hotel Bailie.  Everybody welcome.

Stroke Support:

 Seamus Casey from Navan Stroke Support will give a talk in St. Mary’s Hall, Tierworker, tomorrow night, March 14^th at 8.00pm. All welcome.

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.:

Bailieboro Celtic AFC are starting an under 13s Girls team. We are looking for players born between 2006 – 2011. Training takes place on Saturday’s from 3 – 4pm at the Vale Grounds. If you are interested contact Owen on 087 2772596. So why not come down and show your skills and have some fun.

The death has occurred of Tom Mc Guinness
Corlurgan, Bailieborough, Cavan

Tom Mc Guinness Corlurgan , Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, Died 11th March 2019, peacefully, at Cavan General Hospital. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Rose his children Brian, Martin and Ann, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family and friends.May his gentle Soul Rest In PeaceReposing at his residence Tuesday from 4pm until 10pm and again Wednesday from 12 noon until removal at 5.30pm to arrive at St Anne’s Church, Bailieborough, at 6pm. Funeral Mass Thursday at 11am, with burial afterwards in St Anne’s Cemetery.

Date Published: Tuesday 12th March 2019Date of Death: Monday 11th March 2019

Deepest Sympathy:

Deepest Sympathy is extended to son Paul, daughter Mella, grandchildren, Nathan and Christopher and extended family and friends on the death of James (Jimmy) Brady, Acorn Road, Dundrum, Dublin and formerly of Bailieborough, Co. Cavan who passed away peacefully at St. Vincent’s Hospital Dublin, on Tuesday, March 5^th. Jimmy was predeceased by his wife Anne (Dolly). Jimmy’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Thursday, March 7^th with burial afterwards in St. Anne’s Cemetery.

Bailieborough Group of Parishes:

Wednesday 13^th March: ALPHA Course – Bailie Hotel 8.00-9:30pm.

Sunday 17^th March: Bailieborough 10:45am – Morning Prayer and Sunday Club followed by tea and coffee.

Knockbride 12noon – All-Age Service.

Wednesday 20^th March: ALPHA Course – Bailie Hotel 8-9:30pm.

Friday 22^nd March: FOCUS Youth Group  8-10:30pm Trinity Hall.

Mondays (during term time): Badminton, Bailieborough Hall; 7-8pm for primary students, 8-9pm for secondary students.

Bailieborough Tidy Towns:

 Bailieborough Tidy Towns planted 310 beech hedging on the Kingscourt Road last week, with tremendous help from Pat Argue and Nicholas Callaghan . Many thanks to all helpers. Great work.

Mutt Mitt dispensers are now in our town. Tidy Towns erected four dispensers around the town in January last. No excuse now for a dog fouling the pavements!!

Reduce waste…. Buy a reusable blue coffee cup in Bailie Stores. Ideal present for Cavan supporters and coffee lovers…Only €5…all proceeds go to the Tidy Towns. 

Spanish with Lydia:

‘Spanish with Lydia’ takes place at the Bailieborough Business Centre, Shercock Road (beside the playground). New lessons for adults and school children of all ages, starting soon. Places available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For more information, please contact Lydia at 087 741 4735.

Link Credit Union:

We are pleased and very excited to announce that Bailieborough Creative Hub will be representing Link Credit Union Ltd in this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parades in Kingscourt, Bailieborough and Mullagh. We look forward to supporting them.

Lent:

 Masses during Lent on Tuesdays and Thursdays will be at 8.00am.

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.

Walk, Jog, Run or Crawl!

Run, walk, crawl or jog every Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Community Centre, Chapel Road, Bailieborough at 8pm.  It’s free!!!! And there is no catch! All newcomers welcome.  Also the Saturday morning Leisure Group Cycle is back for 2019 and takes place on Saturday mornings leaving from the Community Centre, Bailieborough AT 9.00AM. Please bring euros for coffee stop and all welcome.

Citizen’s Information:

The service takes place every Tuesday from 1.30pm to 2.30pm in the Library— providing information, advice and advocacy supports to everyone on Social welfare, employment, Pensions, Health, Tax etc.  No appointment necessary.

The ‘Open Door Sessions’:

 A gathering of talents with music from Néamh O’Donoghue and Brendan Melia and the magical sculptures of the Celtic Fairy Collection, will take place ‘Downstairs @ Nixys’, The Square Bar, on Friday, March 22^nd, commencing at 9.00pm. Free admission. Assisted by Cavan County Council Arts Office.

Bailieborough ‘Lend A Hand’:

 ‘Lend a Hand’ is for the elderly and vulnerable in the Bailieborough area. Just give us a call if you need a job done, or even just a chat. Phone Ann on 042 9694825.

Bailieborough Business Centre:

Excel Level 4, Tuesdays 10 – 1pm.

Computers for Beginners, Level 2 Wednesdays.

Word Level 4, Thursdays 10-1pm.

Safe pass. Call 042-96 94 716/ 087– 619 0040 for further information.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for March, April and May 2019: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–March 24^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), April 6^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), April 20^th (Saturday, 9.00pm), April 28^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), My 12^th (Sunday,12.30pm) and May 26^th (Sunday, 12.30pm).  

Bailieborough Library:

Craft Group takes place every Friday from 10.30am-1pm; Book Club 6pm-7pm on the last Thursday of every month; Lit Lab writers group every second Tuesday. Contact 042 9665779 for details on any of the above.

Goalkeeping Academy for Underage Boys & Girls. – Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club:

 Bailieborough Shamrocks are launching a goalkeeping academy for juvenile boys and girls. We have a proud tradition of producing excellent goalkeepers down through the years. We hope that our new academy will provide a platform for our juvenile kids to achieve great things as goalkeepers.

We hope to start the goalkeeping coaching in April. We encourage all managers of juvenile boys and girls from U12’s and upwards to put their goalkeepers forward for this. If you or your child is a goalkeeper and not currently playing with a club, we’d love to hear from you.

Due to the number of coaches helping out, we may not be able to take everyone who expresses an interest, but we will certainly do our best.

Anyone interested should contact John Woods on 086-3691213.

The coaches involved so far, along with John, are Mark Argue, Conor Gilsenan, Mickey Clinch, Stephen Monaghan and Alan O’ Mara. If anyone would like to help out with the coaching, all help will be greatly appreciated.

We wish the coaches the best of luck and hope it will be a great success

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: Edel Fox 086 1004030.

Alcoholics Anonymous:

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

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 11th March 2019:

Under 7/9/11; Numbers continuing to increase each week with our Bailieborough sessions. Thanks to all our new helpers. We can’t do it without you and look forward to your continuing support. No training this week due to the holiday weekend. Dundalk blitzes are now finished. Thanks to all who made the trip on each of the six weeks we attended. We are now in the planning stage for the outdoor season whenever the Spring finally arrives!

Fridays U7/9s after training.

Fridays U11s.

Registration; We MUST get all our players registered by the end of March as per GAA rules. We have some exciting announcements to make in early April but it is imperative that all our players are registered with East Cavan Gaels before then.

U13/15/17; Club training Tuesday 6.45-8pm in Kingscourt harps astro pitch. The weather hasn’t helped at all lately and the forecasts not great but we will continue to prepare the best we can. Tain (Ulster) U13 and new Tain U15 leagues both begin in April.

Club Senior; Senior training on this Thursday at 8 on the astro at the Vale. New players always very welcome. First challenge games coming up with start of the league the end of March.

Above; Colin Gargan receives his award.

Colin Gargan; Huge congratulations to Colin Gargan on being selected “Athlete of the year 2018” for Shercock AC. 5 All Ireland titles in 2018 for this talented all round athlete whom we are very proud to also call a hurler. How long we hold on to him? Who knows?, but, with luck and the hard work that he continues to do he has a very bright future in all his chosen sports but obviously as a top athlete. Congratulations to Colin from all of us at East Cavan Gaels.

The week ahead:

Tuesday; U13/15/17 training at Kingscourt Harps astro. 6.45-8pm.

Thursday; Senior training at 8 at the Vale astro.

Friday; No training this week. Enjoy the holiday weekend!

Club contacts;

U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.

U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

Singers Needed:

 The Folk Choir, who usually sing at the 7.00pm Vigil Mass on Saturday evenings, are looking for new members to boost their numbers. If you would like to join, you can either go up to the Gallery before Mass on Saturday evenings, to give your contact details to Choir Director, Sean O’Reilly or you can send a text message to 087 4407990.

Bailieborough School of Music:

 Lotto results for 23-02-2019.  Numbers Drawn; 1, 17, 25, 26.  No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Aaron Cooney; Sean Clarke; Seán Murray; Martin Clarke. Next week’s Jackpot €3,100.

Bailieborough Men’s Shed:

You will find them at the Beckscourt Centre, Bailieborough from Monday to Thursday (10 – 2), come and join them for a cup of tea and a chat and see what they are working on!

Lakelands Arch Club:

 Lakelands Arch Club is on this Wednesday 27^th February, from 7-9pm in the BDA Centre, Shercock Rd, Bailieborough. Hope to see you all there!

New Arrangements for booking Bailieborough Community Centre:

 Contact or call into, the Parish Office during it’s public opening hours to request a booking form. The usual opening hours are: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 12pm—1.30pm and Friday, 3.30pm to 5.00pm. The contact number for the office is 042 9665117 and the email is stannesbailieboro@gmail.com Outside of opening hours, you can email your request for a booking form or text 087 4407990. The booking form will need to include insurance and Child Safeguarding (if applicable) details for your group. The charge for the use of the Centre is €10 per hour including set-up and clean up time. For stand-alone events this charge is payable at the time of booking. For a long term booking, an arrangement can be made with the Parish Office to pay after an agreed period of time. If paying by cheque, please make it out to Bailieborough Church No 2 A/C. The user is liable for all damages to the hall incurred during the period of use. The Bailieborough Church Area Finance Committee has the right to refuse any booking.

St Patrick’s Day Festival: Parade Draw:

There are currently tickets on sale in the local shops and business’s to help defray the costs of running the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The tickets are €2 each or 3 for €5 available in local businesses.

St Patrick’s Day Parade Festival Draw: Prizes:  First Prize: Weekend break for 2 people in the 4 star Castlecourt Hotel, Westport.

Second Prize:  4 tickets to Westlife in July.

Third Prize:  2 Tickets to Rod Stewart 4th December in Dublin.

Fourth Prize: Smart TV.

Your support would be greatly appreciated and the draw will be held in the Hotel Bailie on Monday night, March 18^th at 9.00pm.

Library:

Would you like to rekindle/learn some basic Irish? FREE ‘Basic Irish for Beginners’, will start at the Library on Tuesday, March 12^th from 10.30am-12.30pm and will continue for 6 weeks. Booking essential as class is limited. Phone 042 9665779 for further information.

‘Who Do You Think You Are’?? Are you interested in finding out about researching your family tree? A FREE genealogy course facilitated by CMETB will start at the Library on Wednesday, March 13^TH from 2pm-4pm. Course will last six weeks and places are limited. Phone 042 9665779 to secure your place!

Bailieborough Social Day Group:

The Bailieborough Social Day Group will meet again on Wednesday, March 6^th from 2.30pm to 4.30pm, in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. We need some more people to join the group for lots of activities—refreshments, chat, bingo, music, song and dance, day trips, etc…, every second Wednesday in the Community Centre.

Knockbride Bazaar:

 Knockbride Bazaar will take place in Tunnyduff Hall on Friday 1^st March at 9 p.m. Good selection of prizes and everyone welcome.

Well Done Andrea:

 Great Win for Cavan Senior Ladies as Andrea O’ Reilly scores a great personal tally.

Huge congratulations to local girl, Andrea O’ Reilly who kicked 1-03 on Saturday last, to help the Cavan Senior Ladies beat Clare in Killinkere, on a final score of Cavan 2-11, Clare 2-08. Fantastic stuff!

Deepest Sympathy:

 Deepest Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of Hamilton (Hammie) Pringle, Institute Road, Bailieborough, Co Cavan who passed away on Sunday, 17^th February 2019 in his 92^nd year, peacefully in Esker Lodge Nursing Home, Cavan.  Hammie was predeceased by his brothers, Johnny and Freddie and he will be sadly missed by his wife of 66 years Bella, sons Albert, Ivor, Raymond and Kenneth, daughters, Isobel Anderson and Barbara Sullivan, daughters-in-law Sandra, Ada, Mary and Rachel, sons-in-law James and Enda, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephew, niece and extended family and friends. Hammie’ Funeral Service took place in Bailieborough Parish Church on Wednesday, February 20^th, with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Women’s World Day of Prayer:

The Annual Women’s World Day of Prayer will be held in Corglass Presbyterian Church on Friday next, March 1^st. at 8.00pm. The Speaker will be the Reverend Tanya Woods. Everyone welcome.

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Bridge:

 Bridge lessons for beginners takes place in the Hotel Bailie, Bailieborough, at 7.30pm, each Monday night.

Senior’s Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening at 7.30pm, in the Hotel Bailie.  Everybody welcome.

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.:

The Club are starting a girls’ team from Saturday next, 2^nd of March. Training will take place at the Vale Grounds on Saturdays from 3-4pm for girls born between 2006 to 2011. All welcome.

Bailieborough Group of Parishes:

Wednesday 27^th February:  ALPHA Course – Bailie Hotel 8.00 -9:30pm.

Sunday 3^rd March: Bailieborough 10:45am – Holy Communion and Sunday Club followed by tea and coffee.

Knockbride 12noon – Morning Prayer and Sunday Club.

Wednesday 6^th March: ALPHA Course – Bailie Hotel 8.00 -9:30pm.

Friday 8^th March: FOCUS Youth Group 8.00-10:30pm in Trinity Hall.

Mondays (during term time): Badminton, Bailieborough Hall; 7-8pm for primary students, 8-9pm for secondary students.

Bailieborough Tidy Towns:

 Reduce waste…. Buy a reusable blue coffee cup in Bailie Stores. Ideal present for Cavan supporters and coffee lovers…Only €5…all proceeds go to the Tidy Towns. 

Vintage Tractor and Honda Run:

 A Vintage Tractor and Honda Run in aid of St. Brigid’s N.S, Tunnyduff will take place on Sunday next, 3^rd March commencing at Tunnyduff Hall, Bailieborough.

Registration will take place at the hall from 12-1, with the Run starting at 1.30pm. There will also be a raffle on the day. All welcome and all support greatly appreciated.

Spanish with Lydia:

‘Spanish with Lydia’ takes place at the Bailieborough Business Centre, Shercock Road (beside the playground). New lessons for adults and school children of all ages, starting soon. Places available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For more information, please contact Lydia at 087 741 4735.

Cavan Institute:

 Cavan Institute are holding an ‘Open Day’ on Thursday, February 28^th from 9.30am to 3.00pm, at the Cathedral Road Campus. This is an ideal opportunity for prospective applicants to sample the wide range of courses and facilities on offer, to chat to staff, find out about the Further Education Sector and discuss the many options available to school leavers and adult learners.

St. Brigid’s N.S. Tunnyduff: Enrolment:

Enrolments are now being taken for St. Brigid’s N.S. Tunnyduff for September 2019. Please telephone the school at 042 9660368 for an enrolment pack.

Closing date for enrolment is this Friday, 1^st March 2019.

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.

Walk, Jog, Run or Crawl!

Run, walk, crawl or jog every Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Community Centre, Chapel Road, Bailieborough at 8pm.  It’s free!!!! And there is no catch! All newcomers welcome.  Also the Saturday morning Leisure Group Cycle is back for 2019 and takes place on Saturday mornings leaving from the Community Centre, Bailieborough AT 9.00AM. Please bring euros for coffee stop and all welcome.

Citizen’s Information:

The service takes place every Tuesday from 1.30pm to 2.30pm in the Library— providing information, advice and advocacy supports to everyone on Social welfare, employment, Pensions, Health, Tax etc.  No appointment necessary.

Bailieborough ‘Lend A Hand’:

 ‘Lend a Hand’ is for the elderly and vulnerable in the Bailieborough area. Just give us a call if you need a job done, or even just a chat. Phone Ann on 042 9694825.

Bailieborough Business Centre:

Excel Level 4, Tuesdays 10 – 1pm.

Computers for Beginners, Level 2 Wednesdays.

Word Level 4, Thursdays 10-1pm.

Safe pass. Call 042-96 94 716/ 087– 619 0040 for further information.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for March, April and May 2019:

 The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–March 3^rd (Sunday, 12.30pm), March 24^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), April 6^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), April 20^th (Saturday, 9.00pm), April 28^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), My 12^th (Sunday,12.30pm) and May 26^th (Sunday, 12.30pm).  

Bailieborough Library:

The next meeting of the Bailieborough Book Club takes place on Thursday, March 7th from 6.30 – 7.30 PM. All are welcome.

Craft Group takes place every Friday from 10.30am-1pm; Book Club 6pm-7pm on the last Thursday of every month; Lit Lab writers group every second Tuesday. Contact 042 9665779 for details on any of the above.

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: Edel Fox 086 1004030.

Alcoholics Anonymous:

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

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 25th February 2019

Under 7/9/11;

Sunday U7s in Dundalk. Great craic!

Fridays U7/9s after training.

Under 7/9/11;

Good training on Friday and the U7s had their final blitz in Dundalk on Sunday. Training again this Friday and the U9s have their final blitz in Dundalk on Sunday next. Registration continues until we get all registered.

U13/15/17;

Player registration MUST be done this week.

Club training will be on Tuesdays for the next month to facilitate local football clubs and our lads at county training on Mondays. Training will be at Kingscourt Harps astro pitch and we thank them for the use of their facilities. Training will return to hurling day of Monday at the end of March. U15/17 with the County squad are to be in Breffni 3G for 7pm start on Monday.

Club Senior;

Senior training on this Thursday at 8 on the astro at the Vale. New players always very welcome.

Cavan Senior;

Jack Barry made his starting debut for Cavan in midfield v Longford in the NHL on Sunday. Cian McEntee will make his debut soon! The next round is away to Fermanagh in Lisbellaw on Sunday at 1pm.

The week ahead;

Thursday; Senior training at 8 at the Vale astro.

Friday; Indoor training in the Community School Sports Hall, Bailieborough. U7/9 from 6-7pm and U11 from 7-8pm. €3 each and the water bottle please.

Sunday; U9s in DKIT blitz Dundalk 10-12pm. Cavan NHL away to Fermanagh, Lisbellaw 1pm.

Club contacts;

U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.

U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

Congratulations and Well Done!

 Congratulations and well done to local girl, Leanne Kiernan on winning the overall Anglo Celt ‘Sportsperson of the Year Award’ 2018, in the Cavan Crystal Hotel on Friday evening last. Leanne plays on the Senior Irish International Team and plays professionally for West Ham United Women. She is currently coming back from a hamstring injury that has kept her out of the West Ham side over the last while. We all wish Leanne all the best for the future and many congratulations on winning this very prestigious award.

Bailieborough School of Music:

Lotto results for 09-02-2019.  Numbers Drawn; 16, 25, 27, 29.  No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Patricia Larkin; Martin Duff; Patricia Ennis; Pat Gaffney. Next week’s Jackpot €2,900.

Bailieborough Men’s Shed:

 You will find them at the Beckscourt Centre, Bailieborough from Monday to Thursday (10 – 2), come and join them for a cup of tea and a chat and see what they are working on!

St Patrick’s Day Festival: Parade Draw:

There are currently tickets on sale in the local shops and business’s to help defray the costs of running the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The tickets are €2 each or 3 for €5 available in local businesses.

St Patrick’s Day Parade Festival Draw: Prizes:  First Prize: Weekend break for 2 people in the 4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Castlecourt Hotel, Westport.

Second Prize:  4 tickets to Westlife in July.

Third Prize:  2 Tickets to Rod Stewart 4th December in Dublin.

Fourth Prize: Smart TV.

Your support would be greatly appreciated and the draw will be held in the Hotel Bailie on Monday night, March 18^th at 9.00pm.

Bailieborough Social Day Group:

The Bailieborough Social Day Group will meet again on Wednesday, February 20^th from 2.30pm to 4.30pm, in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. We need some more people to join the group for lots of activities—refreshments, chat, bingo, music, song and dance, day trips, etc…, every second Wednesday in the Community Centre.

Deepest Sympathy:

Deepest Sympathy is extended to son David, daughter-in-law Marina, grandchildren Stewart, Matthew, Mark, Daniel and Luke, on the death of David’s parents’ Joseph and Louise Waller (née Stewart), Mullaghpeak, Emyvale, Monaghan, who passed away on Friday, January 25^th following a tragic accident. Deepest sympathy is also extended to Joe’s brothers, Russell, Robert and Leslie, his sisters Helen Smith, Violet Wilson, Ivy Gibson and Maggie Moore and to Louie’s brothers, Cecil and Norman Stewart and the entire family circle and friends. Joe and Louie’s Funeral Service took place on Tuesday, 29^th January 2019, in St. Salvator’s Parish Church, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan, with interment afterwards in the Caledon Road Graveyard. 

The Open Door Sessions:

 Gathering music and arts together to show off new and emerging talent, with a night of free entertainment and fun.
This month’s line up: Dean Wright, singer/songwriter, Lizzy Byrne, poet and songwriter and Joy Booth with her folk/blues blend, coupling captive melodic tunes with disarmingly honest lyrics.

The event will be taking place at 9pm on Friday evening next, 15^th, February 2019, downstairs @ Nixy’s, The Square Bar, Market Square, Bailieborough. All welcome.

Operation Transformation:

 Get out and get walking!! Ireland Lights Up is back! We will again see Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA club turn on their lights around the running track at St. Anne’s Park between 7pm-9pm each Thursday evening until 21^st February, 2019. So, let’s get out walking and enjoy the fun!

Women’s World Day of Prayer:

 The Annual Women’s World Day of Prayer will be held in Corglass Presbyterian Church on Friday, March 1^st. The Speaker will be the Reverend Tanya Woods. Everyone welcome.

Deepest Sympathy:

 Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Sally and children, Liam, Geraldine, Kieran and Emma, daughter-in-law Deirdre, sons-in-law Hugh and James, Elaine, grandchildren Hannah, Joseph, Sadhbh, Aidan, Orlaith and Sarah Sue, brothers John and Joe, sisters Ann and Margaret, brother-in-law Eugene, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends on the death of Tom SharkeyFeede, Mountpleasant, Dundalk, Louth and formerly of Waterloo, Grousehall. Bailieborough, who passed away on Monday, January 29^th, 2019. Tom’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Mary’s Church, Ravensdale, Dundalk, on Saturday, February 2^nd with burial afterwards in Calvary Cemetery, Ravensdale.

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Bridge:

 Bridge lessons for beginners takes place in the Hotel Bailie, Bailieborough, at 7.30pm, each Monday night.

Senior’s Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening at 7.30pm, in the Hotel Bailie.  Everybody welcome.

First Communion Preparation Mass:

The children receiving First Communion from St. Anne’s N.S., St. Felim’s N.S. an the Model N.S. will be taking part in the 10.00am Mass next Sunday, February 17th.

Deepest Sympathy:

 Deepest Sympathy is extended to family, Robert, Niall, Ger (O’Donnell), Miriam, Yvonne (Malone), daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, brothers Francis, Malachy and Liam, sisters Anita, Maeve, Aileen, Kathleen, Bernadette, Joan and Rosaleen, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends on the death of Gerry Clarke, Mossbrook, 37 Grange Wood, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 and formerly of Main St, Bailieborough, Co Cavan who passed away peacefully at the Beacon Hospital, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, 28^th January 2019. Gerry was predeceased by his loving wife Mary and his brother T.M.  Gerry’s Funeral Mass took place in the Divine Word Church, Marley Grange, Rathfarnham on Thursday, January 31^st with burial afterwards in Kilmashogue Cemetery, Edmonstown.

Bailieborough Group of Parishes:

Wednesday 13^th, February:

ALPHA Course – Bailie Hotel 8.00-9:30pm.

Sunday, 17^th February:

Bailieborough 10:45am – Morning Prayer and Sunday Club followed by tea and coffee. Knockbride 12noon – All-Age Service.

Wednesday 20^th February:

ALPHA Course – Bailie Hotel 8-9:30pm

Mondays (during term time): Badminton, Bailieborough Hall; 7-8pm for primary students, 8-9pm for secondary students.

ST. ANNE’S NS ENROLMENT:

 Parents seeking to enrol their child or children in St. Anne’s N.S. for the 2019/2020 school year are requested to return a completed Enrolment Application before, Thursday, February 14^th, 2019. Enrolment application forms are available from the school office, by phoning 042 9665242 or by emailing: naomhainecc.ias@eircom.net.  Closing date for receipt of Enrolment forms is Thursday, February14th, 2019.

Bailieborough Tidy Towns:

 Reduce waste…. Buy a reusable blue coffee cup in Bailie Stores. Ideal present for Cavan supporters and coffee lovers…Only €5…all proceeds go to the Tidy Towns. 

Spanish with Lydia:

‘Spanish with Lydia’ takes place at the Bailieborough Business Centre, Shercock Road (beside the playground). New lessons for adults and school children of all ages, starting soon. Places available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For more information, please contact Lydia at 087 741 4735.

St. Brigid’s N.S. Tunnyduff: Enrolment:

 Enrolments are now being taken for St. Brigid’s N.S. Tunnyduff for September 2019. Please telephone the school at 042 9660368 for an enrolment pack.

Closing date for enrolment is 1st March 2019.

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.

Shercock Men’s Shed:

 Men’s Shed, a shed is starting up in Tullyabrick, Shercock. This is the area where two famous men lived, John Keenan, uilleann pipe maker. He also played the pipes.

The other was Rev Randal McCallum, famous for his book “The Highlands of Cavan”. Maybe another famous man will come from the shed.

Walk, Jog, Run or Crawl!

Run, walk, crawl or jog every Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Community Centre, Chapel Road, Bailieborough at 8pm.  It’s free!!!! And there is no catch! All newcomers welcome.  Also the Saturday morning Leisure Group Cycle is back for 2019 and takes place on Saturday mornings leaving from the Community Centre, Bailieborough AT 9.00AM. Please bring euros for coffee stop and all welcome.

Citizen’s Information:

 The service takes place every Tuesday from 1.30pm to 2.30pm in the Library— providing information, advice and advocacy supports to everyone on Social welfare, employment, Pensions, Health, Tax etc.  No appointment necessary.

Bailieborough ‘Lend A Hand’:

‘Lend a Hand’ is for the elderly and vulnerable in the Bailieborough area. Just give us a call if you need a job done, or even just a chat. Phone Ann on 042 9694825.

Bailieborough Business Centre:

Excel Level 4, Tuesdays 10 – 1pm.

Computers for Beginners, Level 2 Wednesdays.

Word Level 4, Thursdays 10-1pm.

Safe pass. Call 042-96 94 716/ 087– 619 0040 for further information.

Blood Transfusion Service:

 The mobile unit of the Irish Blood Transfusion Service will be in attendance at the Bailieborough Community School on Tuesday, February 19^th from 5.00pm to 8.30pm. All blood donors are requested to attend and new donors will be especially welcome.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for February, March, April and May 2019:

 The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–February 16^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), March 3^rd (Sunday, 12.30pm), March 24^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), April 6^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), April 20^th (Saturday, 9.00pm), April 28^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), My 12^th (Sunday,12.30pm) and May 26^th (Sunday, 12.30pm).  

Bailieborough Library:

Craft Group every Friday 10.30am-1pm; Book Club 6pm-7pm last Thursday of every month; Lit Lab writers group every second Tuesday. Contact 042 9665779 for details on any of the above.

Bailieborough 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: Edel Fox 086 1004030.

Alcoholics Anonymous:

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

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 11th February 2019

Under 7/9/11;

A good start to our new joint session for all in the region on Friday last in Bailieborough.

The U9s had a good outing in Dundalk on Sunday showing some good skill along the way. The U11s head to Dundalk this coming Sunday at 10.

Registration for all this Friday at training.

Sundays U9s in Dundalk.

U13/15/17; Club training will be on Tuesdays for the next month to facilitate local football clubs and our lads at county training on Mondays. Training will be at Kingscourt Harps astro pitch and we thank them for the use of their facilities. Training will return to hurling day of Monday at the end of March. U15/17 with the County or Colleges squads are to be in Breffni 3G for 7pm start on Monday.

Club Senior;

Senior training on Sundays at 11 on the astro at the Vale. New players always very welcome.

The week ahead;

Monday; County U15/17 at Breffni 3G 7pm.

Tuesday; U13/15/17 training at Kingscourt Harp astro. 6.45-8pm.

Friday; Indoors in the Community School Sports Hall, Bailieborough. U7/9 from 6-7pm and U11 from 7-8pm. €3 each and the water bottle please.

Sunday; U11s in DKIT blitz Dundalk 10-12pm. Senior training at The Vale 11-12pm. Sligo V Cavan NHL round 2 at 2pm.

Club contacts;

U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.

U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

Aughawillan Drama Troupe

 are on a high rehearsing for the sinfully hilarious play ‘Cash On Delivery’ written by award winning playwright Michael Cooney. This comedy will be performed for your entertainment on the 14th,15th,16th and 17th of February in Aughawillan Hall at 8.30pm sharp.  Tickets by booking only on 087-6486804. Watch and listen out for us in your local notes, newspapers, Shannonside Radio and like us on Aughawillan Drama facebook. Looking forward to seeing you there.

Disabled Parking at St. Anne’s Church:

 Please remember that during Mass and Service times in St. Anne’s Church, the disabled parking spaces at the front and side of the Church are for disabled badge holders only. No parking should take place outside those places, in order to keep all avenues and paths clear, in and around the Church.

The avenue through the Church Grounds is not a through road linking Chapel Road with the Virginia Road. The level of traffic was becoming dangerous for those using the Church outside of Mass times. Recently some traffic has used the Parish Centre lawn to bypass the barrier. Drivers, and other users, are reminded that the Church grounds are under 24-hour video surveillance.

Bailieborough School of Music:

 Lotto results for 26-01-2019.  Numbers Drawn; 14, 17, 18, 27.  No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Brendan and Collette Gavin; Paddy Matthews; Marie and Sinead Hall; Linda Cassidy. Next week’s Jackpot €2,700.

Bailieborough Men’s Shed:

You will find them at the Beckscourt Centre, Bailieborough from Monday to Thursday (10 – 2), come and join them for a cup of tea and a chat and see what they are working on!

Bailieborough Heritage Society:

Bailieborough Heritage Society are holding their Annual General Meeting on Monday next, 4^th February at 8.00 pm in the BDA Centre, Shercock Road. All welcome.

Operation Transformation:

 Get out and get walking!! Ireland Lights Up is back! We will again see Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA club turn on their lights around the running track at St. Anne’s Park between 7pm-9pm each Thursday evening until 21^st February, 2019. So, let’s get out walking and enjoy the fun!

Bridge:

Bridge Results for Tuesday, 22^nd January: First: Teresa O’Reilly and Joy Jameson. Second: Noreen Maguire and Betty Olwell. Best Gross: Pauline McEvoy and Rosaleen Keegan. Third: Kathy O’ Sullivan and Ita Clarke.

Bridge lessons for beginners will take place in Hotel Bailie, Bailieborough, at 7.30pm, each Monday night.

Senior’s Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening at 7.30pm, in the Hotel Bailie.  Everybody welcome.

Bailieborough Mental Health Association: Annual Quiz:

 The Bailieborough Mental Health Association’s Annual Round Table Quiz Night will be taking place in the Bailie Hotel Ballroom at 8.30pm sharp on Friday, 8th February, 2018.  “A fun night for young and old”                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Teams of 4 for €40. Special ‘Early Bird’ round for extra points if you arrive on time!! “A Healthy Mind in a Healthy Body’!! All welcome.

Bailieborough Group of Parishes:

Wednesday 30^th January

ALPHA Course – Bailie Hotel 8.00-9:30pm.

Sunday 3^rd February: Bailieborough 10:45am – Holy Communion and Sunday Club, followed by tea and coffee.

Knockbride 12noon – Morning Prayer and Sunday Club.

Wednesday 6^th February

ALPHA Course – Bailie Hotel 8-9:30pm.

ST. ANNE’S NS ENROLMENT:

 Parents seeking to enrol their child or children in St. Anne’s N.S. for the 2019/2020 school year are requested to return a completed Enrolment Application before, Thursday, February 14^th, 2019. Enrolment application forms are available from the school office, by phoning 042 9665242 or by emailing: naomhainecc.ias@eircom.net.  Closing date for receipt of Enrolment forms is Thursday, February14th, 2019.

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.:

Our under 8’s (children born in 2011) will be back in pre-season training very shortly. We are just waiting for the CMUL to confirm the date for the start of the league fixtures. This year the Cavan Monaghan Underage League is adopting a Calendar year format for all age groups which means the season will run in over a longer period with games likely to start in April.
All children born during 2011 are eligible to play at under 8’s level and we look forward to seeing everyone back soon as well as new players. For more information, contact Keith Burke on 086 1631538.

Just to remind all players born in 2007, that Under 12 pre-season training starts back this Wednesday from 6.00 – 7.00 pm. New players welcome. For more information, contact Keith Burke on 086 1631538.

Under 13’s (players born in 2006) pre-season training starts back on Thursday, 31^st January from 7.00 – 8.00pm. Contact Owen Keating 087 2772596 for more information.

Under 15’s (players born in 2004/2005) pre-season training starts back on Wednesday, 6^th February from 7.00 – 8.00pm. Contact Alan Keating 087 7671319 for more information.

Under 17’s (players born in 2002/2003) pre-season training starts back on Wednesday 6th February from 8.00 – 9.00pm. Contact Alan Keating 087 7671319 for more information.

Bailieborough Women’s Group:

The Bailieborough Women’s Group will resume on Friday next, February 1^st, with an interesting diary of activities and holidays. Meetings are in the Community Centre, Chapel Road from 2.00pm to 4.00pm, fortnightly. New members most welcome.

Bailieborough Tidy Towns:

Reduce waste…. Buy a reusable blue coffee cup in Bailie Stores. Ideal present for Cavan supporters and coffee lovers…Only €5…all proceeds go to the Tidy Towns. 

Lakelands Arch Club:

 Lakelands Arch Club are back on Wednesday 30^th January from 7-9pm in the BDA Centre, Shercock Rd, Bailieborough. Hope to see you all there!

Bailieborough Community Bowls:

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

ST. FELIM’S National School (THE VALE)

 is currently inviting applications for enrolment for the school year— 2019-2020.  Forms are available directly from the school, by phoning 042 9665605 or by emailing: thevalesns@outlook.ie, download from website:  wwww.thevalesns.com under the Scoil Documents section.  Completed forms to be returned to the school by Friday, 1^st February, 2019.

Walk, Jog, Run or Crawl!

Run, walk, crawl or jog every Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Community Centre, Chapel Road, Bailieborough at 8pm.  It’s free!!!! And there is no catch! All newcomers welcome.  Also the Saturday morning Leisure Group Cycle is back for 2019 and takes place on Saturday mornings leaving from the Community Centre, Bailieborough AT 9.00AM. Please bring euros for coffee stop and all welcome.

The Open Door Sessions:

 Gathering music and arts together to show off new and emerging talent, with a night of free entertainment and fun.
This month’s line up: Dean Wright, singer/songwriter, Lizzy Byrne, poet and songwriter and Joy Booth with her folk/blues blend, coupling captive melodic tunes with disarmingly honest lyrics.

The event will be taking place at 9pm on Friday 15^th, February 2019 downstairs @ Nixy’s, The Square Bar, Market Square, Bailieborough. All welcome. 

Citizen’s Information:

The service takes place every Tuesday at 1.30pm in the Library— providing information, advice and advocacy supports to everyone on Social welfare, employment, Pensions, Health, Tax etc.  No appointment necessary.

Knockbride Ladies G.F.C.:

 Knockbride Ladies registration night takes place on Friday 01^st February, in the club rooms from 7.30 – 8.30pm. Senior – €55, U16, U14 and U12’s – €40 each and U10’s – €25 each. New players must bring a copy of their birth certificate on the night. 

Bailieborough ‘Lend A Hand’:

 ‘Lend a Hand’ is for the elderly and vulnerable in the Bailieborough area. Just give us a call if you need a job done, or even just a chat. Phone Ann on 042 9694825.

Bailieborough Business Centre:

Excel Level 4, Tuesdays 10 – 1pm.

Computers for Beginners, Level 2 Wednesdays.

Word Level 4, Thursdays 10-1pm.

Safe pass. Call 042-96 94 716/ 087– 619 0040 for further information.

Blood Transfusion Service:

The mobile unit of the Irish Blood Transfusion Service will be in attendance at the Bailieborough Community School on Tuesday, February 19^th from 5.00pm to 8.30pm. All blood donors are requested to attend and new donors will be especially welcome.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for February, March and April 2019:

The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–February 10^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), February 16^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), March 3^rd (Sunday, 12.30pm), March 24^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), April 6^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), April 20^th (Saturday, 9.00pm) and April 28^th (Sunday, 12.30pm).

Bailieborough Library:

Craft Group every Friday 10.30am-1pm; Book Club 6pm-7pm last Thursday of every month; Lit Lab writers group every second Tuesday. Contact 042 9665779 for details on any of the above.

Bailieborough 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: Edel Fox 086 1004030.

Alcoholics Anonymous:

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

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 28th January 2019

Under 7/9/11;

Indoor hurling continues this week in Kingscourt and Bailieborough. We have some changes to make to our training schedule which we will update next week. Registration for all players will be 8th Feb in the Community School Sports Hall in Bailieborough for all U7/9/11 and Monday 11th for all U13/15/17 /Senior.

Our U7s will begin round two of the DKIT blitzes in Dundalk next Sunday.

U13/15/17;

Training on Mondays on the astroturf at the Vale on Monday 14th 6.50-8pm. €2 each and bring water bottle.

Club Senior;

Our Seniors will return to training on Sunday, 3rd February on the astro at the Vale. 10.30-11.30am. Spread the word please. More new players are always very welcome.

Cavan v Leitrim NHL;

Well done to Cavan on the win and to our own Rory, Jack and Cian who are part of the squad.

The week ahead;

Monday; U13/15/17 training at the Vale 7-8pm. €2 each please.

Thursday; Indoor hurling for U7/9/11 in Kingscourt Community Centre 7-8pm. €3 each please and bring water bottle.

Friday; Indoors in the Community School Sports Hall, Bailieborough. U7/9 from 6-7pm and U11 from 7-8pm. €3 each and the water bottle please.

Sunday; U7s in DKIT blitz Dundalk 10-12pm.

Club contacts;

U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.

U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

The death has occurred of Tom SHARKEY
Feede, Mountpleasant, Dundalk, Louth / Bailieborough, Cavan

Late of Waterloo, Grousehall, Bailieborough. Beloved husband of Sally and dear father of Liam, Geraldine, Kieran and Emma. He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing wife, son, daughters, daughter-in-law Deirdre, sons-in-law Hugh and James, Elaine, grandchildren Hannah, Joseph, Sadbh, Aidan, Orlaith and Sarah Sue, brothers John and Joe, sisters Ann and Margaret, brother-in-law Eugene, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. MAY HE REST IN PEACE Reposing at his residence from 2pm to 8pm on Thursday and Friday. Removal on Saturday morning at 10.15am to St. Mary’s Church, Ravensdale arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Calvary Cemetery.

The death has occurred of Gerry CLARKE
Mossbrook, 37 Grange Wood, Rathfarnham, Dublin / Bailieborough, Cavan

Gerry Clarke, Mossbrook, 37 Grange Wood, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 and formerly of Main St, Bailieborough, Co Cavan. Died 28th January 2019 peacefully at the Beacon Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his loving wife Mary and his brother T.M. Sadly missed by his loving family Robert, Niall, Ger (O’Donnell), Miriam, Yvonne (Malone), daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, brothers Francis, Malachy and Liam, sisters Anita, Maeve, Aileen, Kathleen, Bernadette, Joan and Rosaleen, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family & friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Reposing at his residence Wednesday from 1pm until 5pm, family time thereafter. Removal to Divine Word Church, Marley Grange, Rathfarnham to arrive at 7pm. Funeral Mass Thursday at 12 o clock with burial afterwards in Kilmashogue Cemetery, Edmonstown.

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Alpha Course:

 Got questions? Explore life, faith, meaning, at the Bailieborough Alpha course starting on Wednesday, 16^th January 2019 and continuing every Wednesday for 10 weeks. This will be a joint venture between the Bailieborough Group of Parishes and Killann Parish. All welcome. For more information, please contact Rev Ian Horner or Fr Michael Router or look up https://ireland.alpha.org

Dog Walk:

“Bailieborough Vetinary Clinic raised a total of €625 from their annual CSPCA Dog Walk. This was achieved by donations and sponsorship cards promoted by our dedicated walkers. A special thanks to ‘Daybreak’, Barrack St, for kindly donating refreshments and to ‘Graeme’s Groom Room’ for donating spot prizes. Looking forward to 2019 to our 18^th year of walking our four legged friends for this worthy charity, the Cavan Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

‘Mince Pie’ Charity Walk:

 The ‘Mince Pie’ Charity Walk in memory of Fintin Reilly (who passed away in January 2018) and was held on Saturday, December 29^th raised €2,070 for Drumlin House. Many thanks to all who participated or helped out in any way to raise this terrific amount.

Bailieborough Recycling Centre:

 There will be free recycling of real Christmas trees during the month of January.

Bailieborough Shamrocks: Underage Presentation Night:

The Shamrocks Underage Presentation is taking place on Saturday next, 19^th January at 5pm in the Community School. The Special Guests on the evening are none other than the 2018 Cavan Senior Football Captain, Dara McVeety and the 2017 Captain, Killian Clarke. What a treat for all our Underage teams, Mentors, parents and our whole GAA Club. Looking forward to seeing everyone there on the day.

Bailieborough School of Music:

 Lotto results for 12-01-2019.  Numbers Drawn; 4, 9, 22, 26.  No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Teresa Cooney; Gavin Mackey; John Reilly; Oisin Sheridan. Next week’s Jackpot €2,500.

Deepest Sympathy:

 Deepest Sympathy is extended to daughters,Alison Rountree (Canningstown), Joyce Leinster (Fartadreen, Bailieborough) andLesley Shepherd (Wicklow Town), sons-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandsonson the death of Thomas Edge in his 94^th year, peacefully, at St.James’s Hospital, Dublin surrounded by his family. Late of Wellington Road,Dublin and Bailieborough, Co. Cavan. Thomas’s Funeral Service took place in AdelaideRoad Presbyterian Church, Dublin on Saturday, January 12^th with burialafterwards in Urcher Graveyard, Bailieborough.

The death has occurred of Marian PARKER
Tandragee, Bailieborough, Cavan

Marian Parker (nee Kelly), Tandragee, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, died 25th December 2018 at Cavan General Hospital. Deeply regretted by her neighbors & friends. “Safe in The Arms of Jesus“ Reposing at Clarke’s Funeral Home, Bailieborough on Thursday from 1pm until removal at 1.45pm to arrive at Bailieborough Parish Church for Funeral Service at 2pm. Burial afterwards in adjoining graveyard.

The death has occurred of Thomas EDGE
Wellington Road, Dublin 6W, Dublin / Bailieborough, Cavan

Edge,Thomas in his 94th year, peacefully, at St. James’s Hospital, Dublin surrounded by his family. Late of Wellington Road, Dublin. Deeply regretted by his daughters Alison Rountree (Canningstown), Joyce Leinster (Fartadreen, Bailieborough) and Lesley Shepherd (Wicklow Town), sons-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandsons. Funeral tomorrow Saturday to arrive at Adelaide Road Presbyterian Church, Dublin for funeral service at 11am. Burial afterwards in Urcher Graveyard, Bailieborough at 2pm aproximately. “safe in the arms of Jesus“

Bridge:

Bridge lessons for beginners will take place in Hotel Bailie, Bailieborough, at 7.30pm, each Monday night.

Senior’s Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening at 8.00pm, in the Hotel Bailie.  Everybody welcome.

The Open Door Sessions:

 The first of the 2019 ‘Open Door Sessions’ will take place at 9.00pm on Friday next, 18^th January, downstairs @ Nixy’s, The Square Bar, Market Square, Bailieborough. Music from ‘The Fieldmice’ and Brían Farrell. Art by/Interview with Sharon Maher. Donations voluntary and all welcome.

Bailieborough Group of Parishes:

Wednesday 16^th January:

ALPHA Course – Bailie Hotel 8.00–9:30pm.

Sunday 20^th January:

 Bailieborough 10:45am – Morning Prayer and Sunday Club, followed by tea and coffee.

Knockbride 12noon – All-Age Service.

Wednesday 23 January:

 ALPHA Course – Bailie Hotel 8.00–9:30pm.

Bailieborough Tidy Towns:

Reduce waste…. Buy a reusable blue coffee cup in Bailie Stores. Ideal present for Cavan supporters and coffee lovers…Only €5…all proceeds go to the Tidy Towns. 

Bailieborough Mid-Summer Festival and Town Events.:

 Thanks to all the people that came out during last week and took down the Christmas lights. Thanks to Charles and Richard for the teleporters. Next event up is Ireland’s favourite, ‘St Patricks Day’. New ideas and volunteers welcome. If interested, please contact any committee member.

Lakelands Arch Club:

 Lakelands Arch Club are back on Wednesday 30^th January from 7-9pm in the BDA Centre, Shercock Rd, Bailieborough. Hope to see you all there!

Bailieborough Community Bowls:

 Bailieborough Community Bowls resumes on Wednesday, January 16^th and every Wednesday evening thereafter at 8.00pm, in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. New members most welcome with free tuition for beginners.

ST. FELIM’S National School (THE VALE)

 is currently inviting applications for enrolment for the school year— 2019-2020.  Forms are available directly from the school, by phoning 042 9665605 or by emailing: thevalesns@outlook.ie, download from website:  wwww.thevalesns.com under the Scoil Documents section.  Completed forms to be returned to the school by Friday, 1^st February, 2019.

Walk, Jog, Run or Crawl!

Run, walk, crawl or jog every Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Community Centre, Chapel Road, Bailieborough at 8pm.  It’s free!!!! And there is no catch! All newcomers welcome.  Also the Saturday morning Leisure Group Cycle is back for 2019 and takes place on Saturday mornings leaving from the Community Centre, Bailieborough AT 9.00AM. Please bring euros for coffee stop and all welcome.

Citizen’s Information:

 The service takes place every Tuesday at 1.30pm in the Library— providing information, advice and advocacy supports to everyone on Social welfare, employment, Pensions, Health, Tax etc.  No appointment necessary.

Bailieborough ‘Lend A Hand’:

 ‘Lend a Hand’ is for the elderly and vulnerable in the Bailieborough area. Just give us a call if you need a job done, or even just a chat. Phone Ann on 042 9694825.

Bailieborough Business Centre:

Classes: Beginners Computer,

Improvers Computers, Mondays 7pm to 10pm.

Spreadsheets, Tuesdays, 10am to 1pm.  

Word, Thursdays, 10am to 1pm.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for February, March and April 2019:

The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–January 26^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), February 10^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), February 16^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), March 3^rd (Sunday, 12.30pm), March 24^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), April 6^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), April 20^th (Saturday, 9.00pm) and April 28^th (Sunday, 12.30pm).

Bailieborough Library:

Craft Group every Friday 10.30am-1pm; Book Club 6pm-7pm last Thursday of every month; Lit Lab writers group every second Tuesday. Contact 042 9665779 for details on any of the above.

“Learn to Jive with Craig Lovett and Mairéad Gaffney’:

 Five week course commencing Monday 28th January in Virginia Show Centre and Friday 1st February in Mullagh Hall.  8.30pm start.  No partner needed.  Booking not required.  Further details contact 086 1928568.  

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 14th January 2019

                        Happy New Year!

Under 7/9/11;

Great start to the new year of hurling! Our U7s had the privilege of starting us off with the first round of blitzes in Dundalk on Sunday last. Some great hurling with some of our lads playing their very first games for us. Five good games v Blackrock, Knockbridge, Clonduff, Newry and Ballyvarney. Getting games against Louth, Armagh and Down clubs will only bring our lads on even more. Special thanks to our player’s parents for making the long drive over. Without your support these games don’t happen. Thank you. Next week it’s the turn of the U9s with the U11s the following week.

Training returns this coming week. Thursday in Kingscourt Community Centre from 7-8pm and Friday in Bailieborough Community School Sports Hall. U7/9 from 6-7pm and U11 from 7-8pm. New players very welcome from the entire region.

Above; Our U7s in Dundalk on Sunday last.

Senior; Training will resume soon. Players will receive a text.

Club contacts; U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.

U13/15/17/Senior; 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: Edel Fox 086 1004030.

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