Bailieborough Drama Group:

The All-Ireland One-Act Drama Finals were held last weekend in Kilmuckridge. Co. Wexford.

Bailieborough Drama Group won 3rd prize overall in the confined section. Liz O’Hanlon also won Best Performer in the confined section. The group was nominated for ‘Best Moment of Theatre’ for the ‘killing of Kathleen by Top Dog’ – this award being won by our neighbours Sillan Players of Shercock and the play itself ‘Smile Handsome’ was highly commended for Best New Writing by Liz.

The group would like to thank everyone involved in the show as well as everyone who supported the group in any way over the last few months. The dedicated of time and effort is huge but has certainly paid off for the group.

Christmas Mass and Confessions for St. Anne’s:

Bailieborough: Christmas Eve Mass: Monday, 6.00pm (Children’s Mass), and 12am (Midnight Mass). Christmas Day—Tuesday, 10.00am. The 6pm Mass on Christmas Eve is primarily for children and young families—please expect movement and noise during the Service.

Killann: Christmas Eve Mass on Monday at 8.00pm and Christmas Day Mass on Tuesday at 10.00am.

Shercock: Christmas Eve Mass on Monday at 10.00pm and Christmas Day Mass on Tuesday at 11.30am.

Confessions: Bailieborough: Sunday evening, December 16^th at 7.00pm—Reconciliation Service and Monday, December 24^th from 12 noon to 3.00pm. Shercock: Thursday, December 20^th from 6.30pm.

Thank You:

Thank You to everyone who supported the Charity Sale in aid of the Saint Vincent De Paul in the Community Centre on Sunday week last.

Bailieborough Group of Parishes: Services:

Bailieborough Parish Carol Service: Our annual Carol Service takes place this Sunday 16^th at 7pm in Bailieborough Church. This service is open to people from across the community so why not come along and join us as we journey through the Christmas story through song, scripture and prayer?  All welcome.

Sunday 16^th December: Knockbride 10:30am – Carols for All.

Bailieborough 7pm – Traditional Carol Service.

Sunday 23^rd December: Bailieborough 10:45am – All-Age Service followed by tea and coffee.

Knockbride 12noon – Morning Prayer and Sunday Club.

Tuesday 25^th December – Christmas Day:

Bailieborough 10am – Christmas Communion.

Knockbride 10:30am – Christmas Communion.

Mondays (during term time):

 Badminton, Bailieborough Church of Ireland Hall; 7-8pm for primary students, 8-9pm for secondary students.

Deepest Sympathy:

Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Therese, son Finbarr, daughters Jacinta and Treasa, grandchildren, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, sisters, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, family and wide circle of friends on the death of Basil Quigley, Lisnalee, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully at St. Christopher’s Hospice, Cavan on Wednesday, November 28^th. Basil’s Funeral Mass took place on Friday, November 30^th in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough with burial afterwards in St. Anne’s Cemetery, Bailieborough.

Presbyterian Church Services in the locality this December: 

Bailieborough:

Sunday 16^th December at 3pm in Trinity – Carol Service.
Christmas Day Service at 10.30 am in Corglass.

Cootehill Presbyterian Church:

Sunday 16th December 11.15am: All Age Christmas Family Service.

Thursday, 20th December at 7.30pm Carols by Candlelight followed by refreshments.

Tuesday, 25th December at 11am Christmas Day Service.

St. Anne’s National School:

St. Anne’s N.S., Senior Pupils present ‘Carols by Candlelight’ in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on this Thursday, December 13^th at 7.00pm and also, the St. Anne’s Junior pupils present, the Baa-rilliant Nativity Musical: ‘Hey Ewe’ in St. Anne’s Church on Tuesday, December 18^th at 7.00pm. Everyone is most welcome to attend. Voluntary contributions on the night in aid of Cancer Care Fund.

Bridge:

Bridge Results for Tuesday 20^th  November.
The Bee O’Reilly cup won by Sean Kelleher and Patsy Corcoran.
Tuesday, 4th December: First: Anne Brady and Gemma McCabe,
Second: Rose Brennan and Stella McElherron. Best Gross: Teresa O’ Reilly and Una Stafford. Third: Helen Clarke and Maresa Liggan.

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

Deepest Sympathy:

Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Mary, daughters Niamh and Aideen, sons-in-law Stephen and Podge, sisters Helen and Lua, grandchildren Cora and Sarah, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and extended family and friends on the death of Donal Lynch, Glenbeg, Lisnalea, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan and formerly, Bray, Co. Wicklow, who passed away peacefully, in Cavan General Hospital on Saturday, December 1^st, 2018. Donal’s Funeral Mass took place in St Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Wednesday, December 5^th with burial afterwards in St Anne’s Cemetery.

Cake Sale:

A ‘Cake Sale’ in aid of Feilieacain will take place in Bailieborough Community Centre on Sunday morning next, December 16^th from 10.00am to 12 noon. Feilieacain Christmas Cards, calendars and other merchandise, will be available on the day. All donations of baked goods, greatly appreciated. Contact Eileen at 086 8821 640 for further information or to get Christmas Card packs before then.

Dhuish Group Water Co-op:

Due to annual maintenance of our water mains there may be some disruption to the water supply. It is our intension to keep disruption to the minimum. Maintenance will take place until Thursday, 20^th December.

Congratulations and Well Done:

Congratulations and well done to Bailieborough Shamrocks players, Mary Bishop (nee Gorman) and Andrea O’ Reilly on been selected on the Cavan Club All Stars Team. Andrea O’ Reilly also won the Intermediate Player of the Year Award at the All Star presentations in the Crover House Hotel on Saturday night last.

Also congratulations and well done to ex Bailieborough Shamrocks Girl, Grace Reilly on winning the All Ireland Intermediate Club Championship Final last night with her Clontarf GAA Club.

Bailieborough School of Music:

The Bailieborough School of Music Senior Band will have their Christmas Concert in the Community School on Saturday, December 15^th at 2.30pm. All welcome and admission is free.

Lotto results for 08-12-2018.  Numbers Drawn; 5, 20, 26, 28.  No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Rosemarie Cooney; Philip McEntee; John Reilly; Tom Gray. Jackpot next week, €2,200.

Bambinelli Sunday:

Next Saturday and Sunday (15^th and 16^th), at the 7.00pm and 10.00am Masses in St. Anne’s, children and adults are asked to bring their baby Jesus figures (Bambinelli0 from the Crib at their homes to be blessed. One suggestion is to take your ‘Bambinelli’ home after the Blessing and place it in a gift box, wrap it and save it for Christmas. Let this be the first gift your family opens on Christmas morning, when together you place your Baby Jesus figure in the Crib.

Bailieborough Shamrocks: Annual General Meeting:

Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA AGM took place last Saturday night 8th of December 2018. Our new elected officers for 2019 are:

President – Pat Clarke
Vice Presidents – Fr. Router, Paddy Matthews, Paddy Kelly, Benny Clarke and Rita Clarke.
Chairman – Paddy McDonald,
Vice Chairman – Brian Keegan,
Secretary – Mark Gilsenan,
Assistant Secretary – Kevin McIntyre,
Treasurer – Gary Daly,
Assistant Treasurer – Eddie Cooney,
Registrar – Cathal Sheridan,
PRO – Gavin Mackey,
Coaching Officer – Shane Lynch,
Development Officer – David Coleman,
Insurance Officer – Gary Heaney,
Youth Officer – Finbarr Clarke,
Irish Officer – Paudge Farrelly,
Children’s Officer – Orla O’ Sullivan.
Health and Wellbeing Officer – Michael Kearney.
Players Representative – Gary Daly.

Eddie Cooney stepped down from his position as Club Treasurer after 3 years. Eddie done marvellous work keeping the Club Finances in check over the 3 years and in the last 12 months he oversaw huge development works, namely our State of the Art Astro Turf Facility and new Ball Stop Nets around the training field. Eddie ensured all these works were completed with just a €20,000 loan. Amazing effort by Eddie. The Club would like to thank Eddie all for all the work he has done in the club. Gary Daly has come on board as our new Club Treasurer. It’s great to see a member of our Senior Team getting involved in the administration side of the GAA Club and we wish Gary well. We would like to thank all Manager’s, Parents, Supporters, Committee and volunteers who helped out this past year and we look forward to seeing everyone again in 2019.

‘Darkness into Light’:

It was confirmed last week that Bailieborough will be a venue for the ‘Darkness into Light’ walk/run in 2019. Here’s looking forward to May 11th. Notifications of route etc. will follow.

Citizen’s Information:

The service continues on 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.

Congratulations:

Congratulations to Stephen Gormley (Greagharue) and Edel Donnelly (Moylett), who were married in St. Anne’s Church on Friday last and Keara Clarke (Drumanespic) and Tom Burke (Glenamaddy, Co. Galway), who were married in St. Anne’s on Saturday last. Best wishes to all.

Bailieborough Business Centre:

Classes: Beginners Computer,

Improvers Computers, Mondays 7pm to 10pm.

Spreadsheets, Tuesdays, 10am to 1pm.

Word, Thursdays, 10am to 1pm.

Christmas Day Swim:

This year is the 25^th Christmas Day Swim in Bailieborough Town Lake. Over the years, many groups have benefitted from the proceeds collected. This year’s proceeds will go to the local Senior Citizens Day Centre Group. We are hoping that some of those who previously took part in the swim will return to celebrate the 25^th along with many new swimmers. For further information, please contact Brendan at 0872758890.

St. Felim’s N.S., The Vale:

The Parents Association are organising the Christmas Draw for the school. The Draw will take place on Tuesday, December 18^th. Tickets are on sale now and are available from ‘Bubbles’ and Sandra’s Shop (beside the Foundry).

Beginners Yoga in Bailieborough Leisure Centre:

Every Saturday from 9.30am to 10.30am. Bring a Yoga mat and an open mind. Wear comfortable clothing. Contact Darren Clarke 086 846 9581 or darrenclarke@campue.ie for further information.

Bailieborough Indoor Bowls:

Indoor Bowls continues on Wednesdays, at 8.00pm, in the Community Centre. New members are always most welcome.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for December 2018 and January 2019:

The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–December 15^th (Saturday 1.30pm), December 23^rd (Sunday. 12.30pm), January 13^th (Sunday, 12.30pm) and January 26^th (Saturday, 1.30pm).

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.

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 10th December 2018

Under 7/9/11; One more week and we are done for the holidays. Thursday in Kingscourt and Friday in Bailieborough. Lots of new hurlers this year which is very positive.

Above; Fridays U7/9 group in Bailieborough

Above; Fridays U11 group in Bailieborough.

Under 13/14/15/17/Senior; All these lads now finished for 2018 and we look forward to 2019 with confidence of more silverware. Planning well underway.

The week ahead;

Thursday; Indoor hurling in Kingscourt Community centre U7/9/11 7-8pm.

Friday; Indoor hurling in Bailieborough Community School Sports Hall. U7/9 from 6-7 and U11 from 7-8. €3 each and water bottle also.

Club contacts;

U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.

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

Quiz:

Knocktemple NS are holding a Quiz Night Fundraiser in aid of ICT Equipment for our school in the Ramor Inn, Munterconnaught this Friday 14th December 2018 at 9.30pm, please support!

Christmas Lights Vehicle Parade in aid of the Vincey McGee Benefit Fund, Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust and Aisling Brady:
Sunday 16^th December at 4.30pm in Cavan Town. All types of vehicles Lorries, Cars, Tractors, Vans etc. welcome. Entry Fee €20 per vehicle. Registration from 1pm at the Equestrian Centre. Refreshments and entertainment. Lighting up of Remembrance Tree at 5.30pm at the Courthouse, Cavan (find us on Facebook). All welcome.

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 or Edel Fox 086 1004030.

Alcoholics Anonymous:

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

Drama Group qualifies for All-Ireland Finals:

Bailieborough Drama Group have now qualified for the All-Ireland One Act Drama festival having won 2^nd place in Monorhamilton on Sunday, November 18^th with their play ‘Smile Handsome’ by Liz O’Hanlon. Liz also won Best Actress on the night.

The All-Ireland’s take place on December 7th/8th and 9th in Kilmuckridge, Co. Wexford.

As a warm-up to participating in the Finals, the play will be performed in the Bailie Hotel on Sunday next, December 2^nd, at 8pm and will they will be joined by Millrace Drama Group, Mullagh with ‘None the Wiser’ directed by Irene Yore. Tickets for the event are priced at €10 and are available from the Bailie Hotel or pay at the door on the night.

The group will then go to Shercock on Thursday, December 6^th and perform with Sillan Players with their performance of ‘The Long Wet Grass’ which has also qualified for the finals. We wish both groups every success in the final.

Lakeland’s Arch Club:

Lakelands Arch Club is a social outlet for children/adults with special needs and their family and friends. You can play, sing, dance or simply have a chat with others. If you wish to join as a member/volunteer call/text 086-2543336 for more information. We are holding our Christmas Party on Wednesday, 28^th November from 7-9 in the BDA Centre, Shercock Rd, Bailieborough. Its promised to be an evening of fun, games, music and dancing, maybe even a special guest!

Confirmation Mass:

All the Confirmation Candidates from St. Annes and St. Felim’s National Schools will be participating in the Vigil Mass next Saturday evening at 7.00pm, in St. Annes Church. At this Mass the first candle on the Advent Wreath will be lit.

Safe Pass:

Safe pass Saturday 1^st December 2018 from 8am -4pm, lunch included €100. Bailieborough Business Centre 042-96 94 716.

Deepest Sympathy:

Deepest Sympathy is extended to Aiden King and family, The Vale on the recent death of his mother Rose King, Poles, Cavan whose Funeral took place in Laragh on Friday last.

Bailieborough Parish Church:

Bailieborough Parish Church Annual Sale of Work takes place in the Church Hall on Saturday, 8^th December from 2pm.

All the usual stalls and bargains – please come along and bring your friends.  Everyone very welcome.

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

Charity Sale in aid of St. Vincent DePaul:

A Charity Sale in aid of the St. Vincent DePaul will be held in the Community Centre on Sunday next, December 2^nd from 10.00am to 4.00pm. There will be lots of Christmas Gifts available, children’s books, toys and many other items. Admission is free and everyone is most welcome. If anyone would like to volunteer to help out for a few hours, please contact 087 4407 990.

Bailieborough Leisure Centre:

 Board of Management Annual General Meeting: The Bailieborough Leisure Centre’s Board of Management’s Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday December 6th at 8.00pm in the Bailie Hotel.

Nominations of persons wishing to seek election to the Board should reach Board Chairman, Paul Mc Fadden, by Friday, November 30^th.  Nominations should be left at reception for the attention of Paul Mc Fadden.

St. Vincent DePaul ‘Fashion Show’:

The Bailieborough branch of the St Vincent’s de Paul are hosting a ‘Fashion Show’ on Thursday next, 29^th of November at 7.30pm in the Hotel Bailie. Doors will open at 7.15pm and we will be modelling a vast array of the clothes, that are for sale in the shop on Main St.  Tickets for the event are priced at €10 for a fantastic, fun filled evening ending with a disco after the Fashion Show until 12.30am. There will be an opportunity to buy after the show, so you can have a special Christmas outfit at a very reasonable price!  We look forward to seeing you there and your support would be greatly appreciated.

Tickets are available from the Hotel reception or the Bailieborough St. Vincent de Paul on Main St.

Bridge:

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

Santa is coming to town!!:

Santa will be back in Bailieborough on the 1st of December at 5pm, via the Christmas Parade of Lights Tractor Run. Due to the great turn out last year, Santa will be bringing more elves and helpers and promises you won’t be waiting as long in the cold. There will be the turning-on of the town’s Christmas Lights, Christmas Carolling and lots of other festive fun! For more information or if you would like to volunteer, please visit on Facebook—‘Bailieborough mid-Summer Festival and Town Events’ or e-mail: bailieboroughmidsummerfestival@gmail.com

Christmas Shoe-Box Appeal:

Inner-City Helping Homeless are appealing to people to make a small difference for someone who is down on their luck at the moment, remember charity begins at home! Last year the support we received from the public was unbelievable as we received over 20,000 shoeboxes over the Christmas period. These shoeboxes were checked and distributed to homeless adults and children right across the country and brought a smile to so many faces over Christmas.

The idea is simple. Wrap a shoebox and mark it Male or Female. In the shoebox you can put the likes of: Hats, Scarves, Gloves, Underwear, Socks Toiletries: *No aerosols, perfumes, aftershaves, mouthwash or hand sanitizers—Christmas Card or Chocolate.

If you would like to donate a shoebox to a homeless child, please specify the child’s age and whether they are male or female.

TESCO, Bailieborough are a drop off point for the Shoe Box Appeal for the homeless. PLEASE NOTE:  The final date for the Shoebox Appeal, is Friday the 7^th of December.

Bailieborough School of Music: Lotto results for 24-11-2018.

Numbers Drawn; 4, 10, 28, 30.  No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Walter Bourgoin; Geraldine Cosgrove; Damien Stafford; Liz Sheanon. Jackpot next week, €1,900.

Bailieborough Social Day Group:

 The next get-together of the Bailieborough Social Day Group will take place on Wednesday, November 28^th from 2.30pm to 4.30pm, in the Community Centre. Tickets for the Christmas Party will be available on the day. New members are always most welcome.

Citizen’s Information:

The service continues on 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.

Storytime and Christmas Crafting:

As part of the Christmas Lights switch-on, taking place on Saturday, December 1^st, Bailieborough Library are having a Story Time and Crafts day. Christmas Storytime for children aged between 4 and 8 from 2.30pm to 3.1pm and Christmas Crafting (Booking Essential) from 3.30pm to 4.30pm. Please come along and support.

Bailieborough Community Alert:

Bailieborough Community Alert are hosting a ‘Property Marking Event’ from Thursday, November 29^th to Tuesday, December 4^th. The machine will visit different townlands and areas and booking is essential as there is limited availability. Call Alison on 089 439 5654 to book a slot, when the machine is in your area. You must submit your Eircode. For further details, please contact Kevin Carolan, Pine Grove or Seamus Sheridan, Kells Road.

Irish Red Cross:

Bailieborough Branch: The Christmas Community Dinner Party will take place in the Hotel Bailie on Wednesday, December 5^th at 6.30pm. Anyone interested in attending, is asked to contact Julie at 086 8968 928 or Helen at 087 7531 658. Admission is €10 per person.

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.

Social Dancing:

Ballroom Dancing will take place in the Community Centre on Saturday, December 8^th. Music will be provided by Glenn Flynn Band. Christmas Spot Prizes on the night, supper will be served and all are most welcome to attend.

Christmas Day Swim:

On Christmas Day, the 25^th Christmas Day Swim will take place in Bailieborough Town Lake. All proceeds will go to the Senior Citizens’ Day Group. Tickets will be on sale this Friday in Super Valu, Bailieborough. Any inquiries  to Brendan 0872758890.

Beginners Yoga in Bailieborough Leisure Centre: Every Saturday from 9.30am to 10.30am. Bring a Yoga mat and an open mind. Wear comfortable clothing. The proceeds from next Saturday morning’s class will be in aid of ‘Aware’—the suicide charity. Contact Darren Clarke 086 846 9581 or darrenclarke@campue.ie for further information.

Bailieborough Group of Parishes: Services:

Sunday 2^nd December:

Bailieborough 10:30am – Confirmation Service.

Friday, 7^th December: FOCUS Youth Group in Trinity Hall from 8:30-10pm.

Sunday 9^th December: Bailieborough 10:45am – Holy Communion and Sunday Club followed by tea and coffee.

Knockbride 12noon – Holy Communion and Sunday Club.

Sunday 16^th December: Knockbride 10:30am – Carols for All.

Bailieborough 7pm – Traditional Carol Service.

Sunday 23^rd December: Bailieborough 10:45am – All-Age Service followed by tea and coffee.

Knockbride 12noon – Morning Prayer and Sunday Club.

Tuesday 25^th December – Christmas Day:

Bailieborough 10am – Christmas Communion.

Knockbride 10:30am – Christmas Communion.

Bailieborough Indoor Bowls:

Indoor Bowls continues on Wednesdays, at 8.00pm, in the Community Centre. New members are always most welcome.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for December 2018 and January 2019:

The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–November 25^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), December 15^th (Saturday 1.30pm), December 23^rd (Sunday. 12.30pm), January 13^th (Sunday, 12.30pm) and January 26^th (Saturday, 1.30pm).

Annual Christmas Parade of Lights Tractor Run and Family Fun Day

hosted by Active Agri Association.

All Vehicles must be—roadworthy and fully insured— welcome.

(Lorries, Tractors, Vans, Cars and Bikes).

Saturday 1^st December 2018.

Proceeds for the Children’s Ward in Cavan General Hospital.

Starting from Killinkere Leisure Centre at 4pm Sharp.

Registration €20 from 12 noon on the day.

Kids Peddle Tractor Parade at 2pm /Raffle on the day.

Live music by ‘Mad 4 Trad’ following the Run.

For more details contact one of the following numbers:

Floyd McNeill (086) 8739323, Gerard McCann (087) 2268659 or Peter O’Reilly (087)2734338.

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.

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 26th November 2018

Under 7/9/11; All back in full swing indoors now. Thursday in Kingscourt and Friday two groups in Bailieborough. Great numbers heading toward December!

Above; Fridays U7/9 group in Bailieborough

Above; Fridays U11 group in Bailieborough.

Under 13;

These lads are now finished for the year. We would like to thank them for their commitment this year and congratulate those who won both Feile and U15 league this year. Lots of promise in this squad which we hope will continue into 2019. Thanks to our coaches Colin, Ben and Willie for all their work all year.

Under 15;

These lads are now also finished for the year. We thank them for their continuing commitment and recognise their success in both Feile and in the Monaghan league and were only a puck of the ball away from the Cavan Championship. We look forward to 2019 with these lads. Well done.

Senior;

Again these lads are now finished for the year. Planning for 2019 is well under way.

The week ahead;

Thursday; Indoor hurling in Kingscourt Community centre U7/9/11 7-8pm.

Friday; Indoor hurling in Bailieborough Community School Sports Hall. U7/9 from 6-7 and U11 from 7-8. €3 each and water bottle also.

Club contacts;

U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.

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

Knockbride bowls club recently held a successful pairs tournament with over 80 pairs taking part. Pictured above are the winners Colin Dunwoody and Steven Clarke of Armagh bowls club being presented with the cup by Rachael McCabe from McCabe feeds who sponsored the tournament.

Christmas Craft Fair: Christmas Craft and Gift Fair, Sunday 9th December, Slieve Russell Hotel, 12-5pm, free admission.

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 or Edel Fox 086 1004030.

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

Bailieborough Parish Church:

Bailieborough Parish Church Concert: featuring – The Queen of Country Music—Philomena Begley, Gloria, Boxcar Brian, Liam Kelly Music and The Hot Country Band in the Hotel Bailie on this Friday 9^th  November – Doors at 7.30pm – Admission €20. Tickets available at the Hotel Bailie in advance or at the door on the night.

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

Bailieborough Drama Group:
Bailieborough Drama Group are currently on the One-Act Festival Circuit with ‘Smile Handsome’, by Liz O Hanlon. Charlene Cadden picked up the award for Most Promising Young Actress and the Group placed 3^rd in Moat Theatre, Naas on Saturday 27^th October. In Coolgreany Festival in Wexford on Sunday, the 28^th, the group collected The Audience Award, as well as Best Supporting Actress for Charlene Cadden, Adjudicator’s Award went to Liz O’ Hanlon for Acting Performance and New Drama and the Group placed 2^nd overall.

Deepest Sympathy:

Deepest Sympathy is extended to niece Helen Clarke and extended family and friends on the death of Patsy Carolan, Fairlawns Nursing Home, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan and formerly Drumooslin, who passed away peacefully in the loving care of the matron and staff of Fairlawns Nursing Home on Saturday, October 27^th. Patsy’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church on Monday, October 29^th with burial afterwards in St. Anne’s Cemetery.

Junior Robotics –

Two FREE workshops in Bailieborough Library on this Saturday, November 10^th for all children aged 7-10 years, as part of the Cavan/Monaghan Science Festival.

Workshop 1 – 2.15pm-3.15pm;

Workshop 2 – 3.30pm-4.30pm.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL AT 042 9665779.

Learn it LEGO Education Junior Robotics workshop introduces students to the world of robots through the use of LEGO. Students will design, construct and modify robots, and will learn how to program their robots to carry out specific tasks, developing workflow skills, learning about logic, loops, switches, blocks and more.

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd:

Congratulations to Bailieborough Cancer Comfort on a superb variety concert displaying so much local talent. A big shout out to Jean and Patsy Farrelly who donated a limousine heifer which raised over €12k alone on the raffle tickets for such a wonderful cause. Congratulations to Raymond Maguire, Carrickacromin who won the prize heifer.

To all who took part, worked behind the scenes, lighting and sound, gave raffle prizes, and attended our concert over the two nights, the committee say a massive thank you !! To Patsy and Jean for wonderful raffle prize of limousine heifer …. it exceeded all our expectations.

Bridge:

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

Opening of Niamh Crosby Family Comfort Room:

Thank you to the staff and management of St. James’s Hospital for officially opening the Niamh Crosby Family Comfort room last Wednesday evening. They spoke highly of Niamh and the impact Niamh’s Room is having on the day to day operations in the clinic. Thanks to all the people who supported the fundraising events and to the people who keep Niamh’s memories alive. Her name will always be above the door and people will always remember how lovely and kind she was. Again many thanks to all from Peter, Anna Mai, Sarah Jane, Ciaran and Kate.

Enrolment for First Communion:

 The students in second class in St. Annes N.S., The Vale N.S. and in the Model School will be enrolled for the First Communion preparation programme at the 7.00pm Mass on Saturday evening next, November 10^th.

‘Team Hope’ Christmas Shoebox Appeal:

Why not get involved by filling a Shoebox or making a contribution? Closing date Friday, 9^th November. For further information, please contact Hazel on 0879903520.

Bailieborough Community Alert:

Meeting on Monday, November 12^th at 8.00pm, in the Bailie Hotel to plan for ‘Property Marking Machine’. The machine will be available from Wednesday, November 28^th to Tuesday, December 4^th. For further details, please contact Kevin Carolan, Pine Grove or Seamus Sheridan, Kells Road. People are most welcome to join our growing committee.

Bailieborough Mid-Summer Festival and Town Events.

‘Santa’ and the Christmas Lights will be turned on, on Saturday, December 1^st at 5pm.

Mass of Remembrance:

The Annual Mass of Remembrance for all those who have died from the local community and for their bereaved families will take place on Saturday evening, November 24^th in St. Anne’s Church at 7.00pm.

Drumkeery Group Water Scheme:

Scouring of the lines is currently taking place until Friday, November 9^th. This may cause some disruption to member’s water supply. Should any problems arise, please contact the Maintenance Officer, Seamus McCabe at 086 0466188. We regret any inconvenience this may cause.

Oil Painting Classes for Adults:

6-week course from Thursday, November 8^th to Thursday, December 13^th, from 10.30am to 12 noon, in Trinity Church Hall, Virginia Road. Please contact, 087 636 5342 for further information.

St. Vincent DePaul ‘Fashion Show’:

The Bailieborough branch of the St Vincent’s de Paul are hosting a ‘Fashion Show’ on Thursday 29^th, of November at 7.30pm in the Hotel Bailie. Tickets for the event are €10 and your support would be greatly appreciated.

Also Disco until late after the show.

Tickets are available from the Hotel reception or the Bailieborough St. Vincent de Paul on Main St.

St. Vincent DePaul Appreciation Day: Complimentary Tea/Coffee and cake will be available between 12 noon and 4.00pm in Vincent’s Shop, Main St. on Friday next, November 9^th. You are most welcome to call in!

Citizen’s Information:

The service continues on 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.

Library:

A beautiful selection of art from the Tyrone Guthrie Centre in Annaghmakerrig is currently on show at the Library until the end of November. Do drop in to visit!

Class of 1993—Bailieborough Community School:

25 years since we left the Community School! Reunion is planned for Saturday, December 29^th. See Facebook page (Bailieborough Community School Class of 93 Reunion) or text Lisa Hanna (nee Monaghan) at 087 915 0004 to confirm your interest. Looking forward to a great catch up!

Breffni Integrated:

All are invited to come along to find out more about LEADER at our FREE information event.

Representatives from community groups, tidy towns, voluntary organisations, businesses and individuals are invited to attend a public information event to find out more about LEADER funding opportunities, the rates of aid available, the application process and how to apply for LEADER support.

LEADER staff will be on hand to discuss your business, community or environmental project ideas following a short presentation.

On this Thursday 8^th November at 7.30pm, we will be in Bailieborough Library, the Market House.

No need to book and if you want to know more please see our website.

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.

Beginners Yoga in Bailieborough Leisure Centre:

Every Saturday from 9.30am to 10.30am. Bring a Yoga mat and an open mind. Wear comfortable clothing. Contact Darren Clarke 086 846 9581 or darrenclarke@campue.ie for further information.

Bailieborough Indoor Bowls:

Indoor Bowls continues on Wednesdays, at 8.00pm, in the Community Centre. New members are always most welcome.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for November and December 2018:

The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–November 10^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), November 25^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), December 15^th (Saturday 1.30pm) and December 23^rd (Sunday. 12.30pm).

Annual Christmas Parade of Lights Tractor Run and Family Fun Day

hosted by Active Agri Association.

All Vehicles must be—roadworthy and fully insured— welcome.

(Lorries, Tractors, Vans, Cars and Bikes).

Saturday 1^st December 2018.

Proceeds for the Children’s Ward in Cavan General Hospital.

Starting from Killinkere Leisure Centre at 4pm Sharp.

Registration €20 from 12 noon on the day.

Kids Peddle Tractor Parade at 2pm /Raffle on the day.

Live music by ‘Mad 4 Trad’ following the Run.

For more details contact one of the following numbers:

Floyd McNeill (086) 8739323, Gerard McCann (087) 2268659 or Peter O’Reilly (087)2734338.

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.

  East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 5th November 2018

Under 7/9/11; We start this coming week in Kingscourt Community Centre on Thursday 8th from 7-8pm for all U7/9/11 and Bailieborough on Friday 9th tbc in the Community School Sports Hall U7/9 6-7pm and U11 from 7-8pm. €3 each per session please.

Under 13; These lads are now finished for the year. We would like to thank them for their commitment this year and congratulate those who won both Feile and U15 league this year. Lots of promise in this squad which we hope will continue into 2019. Thanks to our coaches Colin, Ben and Willie for all their work all year.

Under 15; One more round of Ulster blitz and long season finished for these lads also.

Senior; Unfortunately the upcoming U20 football championship put paid to our final group game against Cootehill. We have really enjoyed putting out our first adult side and the lads themselves have really enjoyed pulling on the ECG jersey. We hope to expand this squad into 2019 by recruiting even more local adults to join the squad and the addition of even more of our own “home grown“ players going forward. Thanks to Pat and Kathryn for their dedication to getting this finally off the ground and thanks to our players for their commitment. Roll on 2019.

Foundation Hurling course; Special thanks to all our coaches who completed their Foundation Award on Saturday last in Kingscourt. Thanks to Keith Greene and Pauric Dowdall from Cavan and Ulster GAA for their excellent work in providing the course in a fun way. Lots of activities for our coaches to work on. Well done to all.

The week ahead;

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

Friday; Indoor hurling in Bailieborough Community School Sports Hall tbc. U7/9 from 6-7 and U11 from 7-8. €3 each and water bottle also.

Sunday; U15 Ulster blitz tbc.

Club contacts;

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

U13; Colin Higgins 087 276 9086.

U15; Pat O’Flaherty 087 450 1524.

U15/17; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

Adult; Willie/Kathryn 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: Michael Cullen 087 154 2447 or Edel Fox 086 1004030.

Alcoholics Anonymous:

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

Bailieborough Community School Class of 1998 Reunion is taking place in The Square Bar on Sunday 28th October at 9pm.  There will be mass for the deceased members of the class, Cathy Cooney, Jonathan Moore, Barry Mortimer and Luke Reilly, in St Anne’s Church at 7pm on Saturday 27th October.

Alpha Course:

St. Anne’s Church in partnership with the Church of Ireland will be offering the ‘Alpha Course’ in the Hotel Bailie on Wednesday nights during January, February and March. The Alpha Course is an informal course about the basics of Christianity. It involves watching a DVD and discussing the issues raised. It is open to people of all faiths and none. Please consider keeping your Wednesday nights free in the early part of the New Year to participate. More details will be announced later.

Bailieborough Parish Church:

Bailieborough Parish Church Concert: featuring – Philomena Begley, Gloria, Boxcar Brian, Liam Kelly Music and The Hot Country Band in the Hotel Bailie on Friday 9^th  November – Doors at 7.30pm – Admission €20. Tickets available at the Hotel Bailie in advance or at the door on the night.

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

Lakelands Arch Club:

Lakelands Arch Club are hosting their Halloween Party this Wednesday, 24^th October from 7-9pm in the BDA Centre, Shercock Rd, Bailieborough. Hope to see you all there, don’t forget your costumes!

Bailieborough School of Music:

Lotto results for 20-10-2018.  Numbers Drawn; 2, 5, 16, 26   No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Pat Fay; Kacey Farrell; Kathleen Hand; The Moore Family. Jackpot next week, €1,400.

Some class spaces are still available in Trumpet, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trombone and Flute. Phone 083 8938712 for more information.

Deepest Sympathy:

Deepest Sympathy is extended to Sean Dillon and family, Lisnalee, on the recent death of his mother, Annie Dillon, Kingscourt.

Junior Robotics

– Two FREE workshops in Bailieborough Library on Saturday, November 10^th for all children aged 7-10 years, as part of the Cavan/Monaghan Science Festival.

Workshop 1 – 2.15pm-3.15pm;

Workshop 2 – 3.30pm-4.30pm.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL AT 042 9665779.

Learn it LEGO Education Junior Robotics workshop introduces students to the world of robots through the use of LEGO. Students will design, construct and modify robots, and will learn how to program their robots to carry out specific tasks, developing workflow skills, learning about logic, loops, switches, blocks and more.

Bailieborough Drama Group and Sillan Players:

Will perform two One Act plays in the Ramor Theatre, Virginia on Friday, October 26^th, at 8.00pm. ‘Smile Handsome’ by local girl Liz O’Hanlon, performed by Charlene Cadden, Mary Cronin and Liz O’Hanlon, directed by Conor Sheridan and Fiona Clarke. The second play will be ‘The Long Wet Grass’ by Seamus Scanlon, directed by Yvonne Seymour and performed by Eva Fidgeon and Paddy Farrelly. Come along and see two new plays brought to the Ramor Stage. Booking on 049 8547074 or ramortheatre.com

‘Fright for Your Lights’:

‘Halloween Fright Night’ on Friday next, 26th of October at St Anne’s Car Park beside the Town Lake. Please come and support, €10euro per family, €5 euro per child. Fun, hot drinks and nibbleys, face painting and plenty of scary stuff!!! Join your community ‘Frights for Christmas Lights’!!! For more information, please contact Tony at 086 3993430.

Drumkeery Group Water Scheme:

Scouring of the lines is currently taking place until Friday, November 9^th. This may cause some disruption to member’s water supply. Should any problems arise, please contact the Maintenance Officer, Seamus McCabe at 086 0466188. We regret any inconvenience this may cause.

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort: Annual Variety Concert:

The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Annual Variety Concert will take place in the Community Centre on Friday, November 2^nd and Saturday, November 3^rd, commencing at 8.30pm. A fun filled concert of Music, Drama, Dance and Comedy!! There will be a raffle on the Saturday night for a Limousin Heifer—kindly donated by Patsy and Jean Farrelly. Tickets are on sale locally. A night not to be missed and your support would be greatly appreciated.

October 2^nd:

 First: Sean Kelleher and Patsy Corcoran, Second: Elizabeth Murphy and Rosaleen Mackey. Best Gross: Teresa O’Reilly and Joy Jameson. Third: Pauline McEvoy and Rosaleen Keegan.

Tuesday, October 9^th: First: Rosaleen Mackey and Kathy O’Sullivan, Second: Ann Brady and Tony Carolan. Best Gross: Jimmy and Una Stafford. Third: Kathleen McArdle and Teresa O’Reilly.

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

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

October—Month of the Rosary:

The Rosary will be recited at the Grotto on the Virginia Road every evening at 7.30pm, except on Saturdays. Everyone is welcome to come along and join in.

Oil Painting Classes for Adults:

6-week course from Thursday, November 8^th to Thursday, December 13^th, from 10.30am to 12 noon, in Trinity Church Hall, Virginia Road. Please contact, 087 636 5342 for further information.

Citizen’s Information:

The service continues on 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.

Class of 1993—Bailieborough Community School:

25 years since we left the Community School! Reunion is planned for Saturday, December 29^th. See Facebook page (Bailieborough Community School Class of 93 Reunion) or text Lisa Hanna (nee Monaghan) at 087 915 0004 to confirm your interest. Looking forward to a great catch up!

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.

Cups Against Breast Cancer:

Coffee Morning at the Bailie Hotel on

Friday next, 26^th October from 10am – 12pm in aid of The Irish Cancer Society in their fight against Breast Cancer. Hope you can join us for a cuppa and information. Any queries, please contact Claire at 087 653 6475.

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.  Anyone want to try kayaking? If you do, be at the Town Lake at 7.00pm. Tea, coffee, fruit and biscuits afterwards. All newcomers welcome.

‘Annie Get Your Gun’:

Bailieborough Community School presents ‘Annie Get Your Gun’, in the Community School from Thursday, October 25^th to Saturday, 27^th. To Book Tickets from outside school call: 0894066139 only from 1.15pm to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. Tickets for the public performance on Thursday 25th to Saturday 27th Oct are €12 and €10 (Children).

St. Anne’s Folk Choir:

Practice for the Folk Choir take place every Tuesday evening at 8.15pm, in St. Anne’s Church. New members would be very much appreciated and welcomed.

‘Nightwalk’:

A Walk in aid of ‘Aware’ and ‘Parkinson’s’ will be taking place on Friday, 26^th of October, leaving from the Royal Breffni, Tierworker at 7.15pm.  There will be a choice of a long walk or a short walk. Please bring a torch, a high visibility jacket or vest and suitable footwear. Enquiries to John Ed at 089 221 2956. Donations voluntary. All welcome.

First Nations from North America—‘Broken Walls’:

In the Hotel Bailie on Wednesday, October 31^st at 8.00pm. Admission free. Enjoy a night od award winning First Nations Music, Singing and Dancing.

Bailieborough Business Centre:

 Classes: Beginners Computer,

Improvers Computers, Mondays 7pm to 10pm.

Spreadsheets, Tuesdays, 10am to 1pm.

Word, Thursdays, 10am to 1pm.

Beginners Yoga in Bailieborough Leisure Centre:

Every Saturday from 9.30am to 10.30am. Bring a Yoga mat and an open mind. Wear comfortable clothing. Contact Darren Clarke 086 846 9581 or darrenclarke@campue.ie for further information.

Bailieborough Indoor Bowls:

Indoor Bowls continues on Wednesdays, at 8.00pm, in the Community Centre. New members are always most welcome.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for October, November and December 2018: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–October 28^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), November 10^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), November 25^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), December 15^th (Saturday 1.30pm) and December 23^rd (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.

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club –

Foundation Hurling course;

 Will be held on Saturday, 4th November. We NEED more parents to become qualified in order to be fully compliant with GAA codes of practice. WhatsApp out to all. Please reply. If enough volunteers, then this can be provided locally.

Night Paddle:

Tanagh Outdoor Education and Training Centre are running a ‘Night Paddle’ on the Dromore river on the 26th October and Forest School sessions on the 30th October, 31st October and 1st November. Courses are subject to minimum numbers. Booking Essential. Contact Philomena for more information 049-5552988.

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 22nd October 2018

Under 7/9/11;

 Due to the extended season for the U13/15/17s and adult sides indoor hurling will be postponed until we get these lads finished. Foundation hurling award coming up. See below. All will receive a text when we are ready to go.

Under 13;

 The next round of Ulster blitzes is in 2 weeks in Carrick.

Under 15;

 The U15 squad who went so close on Wednesday last.

Cavan U15 Championship Final

Cootehill 4-12

East Cavan Gaels 4-10.

So, so, so close to the breakthrough. Fantastic performances all over the field by the entire squad. Could not give or do anymore on a night where in reality our lads were the better side for the most part but Cootehill had enough to get over the line. Sometimes we don’t know which is harder to take, the clippings we got in the early years, where we were sent home with tail between our legs, or, like the past 3 years where there has only been literally a puck of the ball between us. But …… we come back, we always do, bigger, stronger and more determined than ever. These lads will be back and you can be sure and when we win our first Senior title in the years ahead most of these lads will be on the team that does it and you can quote us on that.

Chin up lads. There’s more ahead. Ye know yiz are good. Stick with the project and the medals will come, we are sure of it.

Well done to all and Kathryn and Pat management and Colin, Ben and Willie who worked with the younger lads who’ve graduated up to this side.

Senior;

 The rescheduled final round of the Senior Championship takes place this Saturday 5.30 v Cootehill on the 3G.

Bag pack;

 Thanks to everyone who helped with our successful bag pack in Tesco and thanks to Tesco for allowing us to fundraise and their kind donation in respect of their blue tokens which their customers, our supporters, kindly helped us.

Thanks to Rosemary, Silvia, Eva, Mark, Diarmuid, Darragh, Elaine, Caroline, Michael, Caoimhe, Brendan, Marcella, Jack, Cian, Kyle, Una, Catherine, Miriam, Tadhg, Conor, Raymond, Jennifer, Anthony and Kathyn.

Foundation Hurling course;

Will be held on Sat 4th November. We NEED more parents to become qualified in order to be fully compliant with GAA codes of practice. WhatsApp out to all. Please reply. If enough volunteers, then this can be provided locally.

The week ahead:

Thursday; Adult training at astro at the Vale 8pm.

Saturday; Senior Championship v Cootehill tbc.

Sunday; U15 Ulster blitz tbc.

Club contacts;

U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280

U13; Colin Higgins 087 276 9086

U15; Pat O’Flaherty 087 450 1524

U15/17; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371

Adult; Willie/Kathryn 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: Michael Cullen 087 154 2447 or Edel Fox 086 1004030.

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

Bailieborough Parish Church:

Sunday 14 October:

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

Knockbride 12noon – Holy Communion.

Bailieborough Parish Church Concert: featuring – Philomena Begley, Gloria, Boxcar Brian, Liam Kelly Music and The Hot Country Band in the Hotel Bailie on Friday 9^th  November – Doors at 7.30pm – Admission €20. Tickets available at the Hotel Bailie in advance or at the door on the night.

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

Castle Lake Development Works:

 Access to the Castle Lake, Car Park at Drumkeery and Lake Trails remains closed to the public for both pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Limited access will be available from the Cavan Road. Signs will be up within the Forest notifying you of Walk Closures. Please respect them, due to the potential for injury or disruption of work.

Works will be taking place on upgrading of the Car Park and Trails and development of a new trail through the recently planted Peace Forest. There will be heavy machinery working for a period of 4 weeks clearing drains and upgrading trails damaged by erosion. Please inform any friends and family of this notice. Castle Lake Development Committee 042-969-4716.

Bailieborough Celtic A.F.C.:

Presentation evening for our under 8s, 9s and under 10s players will take place in the ‘Hideout’ on Saturday afternoon next, 13^th of October at 4.00pm. All players will receive a CMUL medal, finger food will be provided and there will be a chance to win prizes in our raffle. Music will be played by DJ Gareth Mulhall. All support will be very welcome.

Bailieborough School of Music:

Lotto results for 06-10-2018.  Numbers Drawn; 2, 7, 14, 24. Lucky Dip (€25) Winners: Mary Tully, Tommy Brady, Tommy Lambe, Joe Brady. Jackpot next week, €1,200.

Some class spaces are still available in Trumpet, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trombone and Flute. Phone 083 8938712 for more information.

Bailieborough Mental Health Association:

To mark Mental Health Week, the Bailieborough Mental Health Association are placing a stand in the canopy of Tesco, Bailieborough on this Friday 12^th, October from 10:00am to 4:00pm, to promote good Mental Health and distribute literature and copies of their book of essay winners. Please call and “let’s start a conversation”!!

Water Notice:

Mains flushing works may cause disruption to the water supply in Bailieborough and surrounding areas until Sunday, October 21^st. If you need to contact Irish Water about the water supply, please use this alert reference number: CAVO27143.

Spanish Lessons:

Spanish Lessons for Primary School Children, from Junior infants to 6^th class. Different groups available.  Also, Adult group Lessons available every Tuesday and Wednesday. All lessons are now taking place in the Bailieboro Business Centre (besides the playground) and for more information or to register please contact Lydia on 0877414735.

Congratulations:

Congratulations to Sylvia Townley (Tandragee) and Michael McCormack (Dundalk), who were recently married in Trinity Church, Bailieborough.

Bridge Results:

Tuesday, September 18^th: First: Teresa O’Reilly and Joy Jameson, Second: Betty Olwill and Maresa Liggan. Best Gross: Olive Kellett and Gemma McCabe.

Tuesday, September 25^th:

First: Pattie Clarke and Rose Brennan, Second: Ita Clarke and Kathy O’Sullivan. Best Gross: Teresa O’Reilly and Joy Jameson. Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening in the Hotel Bailie at 8.00pm. New members are always most welcome.

Upgrading of Pedestrian Crossing on Main St.:

Work has commenced on the pedestrian crossing at Main Street, Bailieborough on Monday last. These works will see the installation of new flashing beacons which will make this crossing safer for pedestrians and shoppers. Works have now been completed on the footpaths on Lower Main St and Church St.

October—Month of the Rosary:

The Rosary will be recited at the Grotto on the Virginia Road every evening at 7.30pm, except on Saturdays. Everyone is welcome to come along and join in.

Vincent’s Shop:

We are approaching the start of the yearly festivities and I would like to ask if when doing your Autumn cleaning that if you come across items, outfits, decorations that are in reasonable condition for either Halloween or Christmas that you donate them to us. Thank you for your fantastic response to our need for paper and plastic carrier bags, it has helped us out enormously. We will be opening all day on Saturday from 10am –5pm from on Saturday next, 13^th October.

Social Dancing:

Our social dancing this month is on Saturday next 13^th October in the Community Centre. Music is by Brendan Magee and Eugene Cunningham, two very talented musicians. Brendan is on guitar, accordion and vocals. Eugene is on guitar, mandolin and vocals. Supper will be served as usual. You are sure to enjoy this event. All welcome.

Poetry Masterclass:

The Poetry Masterclass Series with multiple poets is a collaboration between Cavan Arts and The Irish Writers Centre which starts in Bailieborough Library on Saturday next, 13^th October from 11.00am – 1.00pm.

Duration: 6 Weeks. The workshops are FREE but strictly limited and booking is essential. Phone 042 9665779 for more information or go to http://www.cavanarts.ie/Default.aspx…

‘Race for Grace’:

How do you say thank you to so many people… thank you everyone who came to support the ‘Race for Grace’ on Saturday, September 22^nd.  A huge thank you to Tony Gregory for everything that he did and to all who helped out, sandwich makers, bakers and stewards but especially to ‘Feileacain’ and ‘A Little Lifetime Foundation’ who have been a fantastic support to not only our family but lots of families in this sad situation. It looks like we’ve raised over €2,000 for these two fantastic charities.

Adult Irish Dance and Ceilí Classes:

Adult Irish dance classes will take place in Tierworker Hall at 8:30pm every Wednesday. For more information, please contact Aishling Fox on (087) 9699235.

Moybologue Historical Society:

‘Moybologue and the Parishes of East Cavan: 1400 to 1800’.

A talk by Fr. Liam Kelly, Author of ‘The Diocese of Kilmore, c. 1100 – 1800’, on 23rd October 2018 at 8pm in St. Mary’s Hall, Tierworker, Kells, Co. Meath. Refreshments Served. All welcome. Free Parking.

Citizen’s Information:

The service continues on 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.

Mattress Recycling:

On Saturday, October 20^th Mattresses can be brought to the waste recycling facility in Bailieborough for free. It’s part of an anti-dumping initiative to combat the illegal dumping of mattresses across the countryside. Household customers will able to recycle up to four mattresses for free.

Cootehill Pony Club:

We would like to thank everyone who supported our Annual Memorial Charity Drive on Sunday, September 23^rd. It was a good day for a great cause: Cavan/Monaghan Palliative Care.  A special word of thanks to the owners of the 23 horses and ponies that took part in the event and to all the supporters. Congratulations to Michael Loughran and Shane O’Neill on winning the Perpetual Shield and Cup for best turned out. We also would like to thank the Border Counties club and Loughshore Club for their support during the year. We had a safe and enjoyable years driving. Thanks to Jamie Callaghan for the photos throughout the year, you done a great job. Thank you to everyone who supported us and helped out in any way.

The ’Open Door Sessions’:

This month’s ‘Open Door Sessions’ will take place downstairs in Nixy’s, The Square Bar, Bailieborough on Friday night, October 19^th commencing at 9.00pm. A mix of folk music, spoken word and upbeat pop performances from Lily Burke, Lizzy Byrne and Paul McCann. All welcome.

Funding:

Under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme the Bailieborough Development association has secured funding of €100,000, to develop the main car park and the installation of seating in the Bridewell building, on Lower Main St.

Deepest Sympathy:

Deepest Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of d of Dermot Oliver Byrne, Essex, London and formerly Bailieborough, Co. Cavan and Dundalk, Co. Louth who passed away peacefully in London on Tuesday, 18^th September 2018, in the loving care of his sister Cynthia. Sadly missed and remembered with love by his family and many friends in both London and Ireland. Dermot’s Funeral Mass in took place in Essex, London, on Friday, 5^th October, followed by committal in Forest Park Crematorium. A Memorial Mass will be held in Ireland at a later date.

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.

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.  Anyone want to try kayaking? If you do, be at the Town Lake at 7.00pm. Tea, coffee, fruit and biscuits afterwards. All newcomers welcome.

St. Anne’s Nation School: Fun Run:

St. Annes National School is organising a ‘Fun Run’ on Sunday, October 21^st, commencing at the Community Centre. Registration will be between 11am and 12 noon. Entry fees are 5 for individuals and 10 per family. Individuals and families are invited to walk or run the 1K or 5 K routes. People are encouraged to wear fancy dress for the event and raffle tickets will be on sale for the St. Anne’s N.S. Halloween Hamper Draw. This promises to be a colourful occasion to which the whole school is looking forward to. We would love you to join us for this fun event.

St. Anne’s Folk Choir:

Practice for the Folk Choir take place every Tuesday evening at 8.15pm, in St. Anne’s Church. New members would be very much appreciated and welcomed.

‘Nightwalk’:

A Walk in aid of ‘Aware’ and ‘Parkinson’s’ will be taking place on Friday, 26^th of October, leaving from the Royal Breffni, Tierworker at 7.15pm.  Please bring a torch and high visibility jacket or vest. All welcome.

IPhone, IPad, Tablet and Smartphone:

Class commencing in Bailieborough Library on Tuesday, October 23^rd from 10.00am to 12 noon. If interested, please enquire at the Library, (042 96 65779) or call Angela at 046 9280790, to book a place.

Bailieborough Business Centre:

 Classes: Beginners Computer,

Improvers Computers, Mondays 7pm to 10pm.

Spreadsheets, Tuesdays, 10am to 1pm.

Word, Thursdays, 10am to 1pm.

Bailieborough Indoor Bowls:

Indoor Bowls continues on Wednesdays, at 8.00pm, in the Community Centre. New members are always most welcome.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for October, November and December 2018: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–October 28^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), November 10^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), November 25^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), December 15^th (Saturday 1.30pm) and December 23^rd (Sunday. 12.30pm).

Bailieborough Library:

Everyday Irish – Tuesday evenings 3pm to 5pm

Beginner Conversational Irish Class for Adults who would like to learn the basics.

Bailieborough Library Parent, Baby and Toddler Group has proven to be a vital life line for all stay-at-home parents who may be new to the area and wish to get out of the house and make new friends. There is a huge range of toys for children to play with, while parents can enjoy a cup of tea and chat.

The group meets at the Library Arts space every Wednesday at 10.30am-12pm. Why not join their Facebook Group and keep up to date with news and events.

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.

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 8th October 2018

Under 7/9/11; Due to the extended season for the U13/15/17s and adult sides indoor hurling will be postponed until we get these lads finished. All will receive a text when we are ready to go.

Under 13; Three rounds of Ulster blitzes coming up to finish out the season. First round scheduled for Sunday next 14th.

Under 15; A good win v Mullahoran/Castlerahan on Monday last in the Championship.

Senior; A good performance from our lads v Mullahoran on Sunday last. Mullahoran had a good 10-minute spell where they put on the gas to pull away but otherwise our lads very happy with how they played. Final round next week v Cootehill.

The week ahead;

Thursday; Adult training at astro at the Vale 8pm.

Sunday; Senior Championship v Cootehill tbc. U13 Ulster blitz tbc.

Club contacts;

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

U13; Colin Higgins 087 276 9086.

U15; Pat O’Flaherty 087 450 1524.

U15/17; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

Adult; Willie/Kathryn 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: Michael Cullen 087 154 2447 or Edel Fox 086 1004030.

Alcoholics Anonymous:

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