Bailieborough Christmas Lights:

There was great excitement amongst the huge crowd gathered at the Market Square and on Main St., on Saturday evening last with the traditional ‘Switching –On’ of the Bailieborough Christmas Lights. Christmas Carols and music was provided by the Bailieborough School of Music, children from the local schools and local choristers, ‘Hardtimes Chorus’.

Santa and his Elves arrived on his sleigh (Santa’s sleigh was driven in by Martin McGuinness and this sleigh was made by Richard Kinnear and stored and repainted by Peter Reilly from Active Agri) to the great amazement of all the young children present. Santa was accompanied by the Active Agri Tractor Parade of Lights, whose tractors and other vehicles, were well turned out for the Christmas Run.

This year, Mr William Townley turned on the lights on—for those in the Community that are too young to remember, Willie put up the lights and looked after them for between 25 to 30 years. This is Bailieborough’s way of saying ‘Thanks’ to him and his son Thomas for all the years of hard work and to acknowledge the fact Willie and his generation volunteered in their community and that is not lost in today’s world! Everything went to plan, when all the dazzling lights lit up, to give the town a very Christmassy feel. The children and their parents, then had the opportunity to visit Santa and his Elves in his Grotto.

This year’s lights are magnificent, with everyone commenting on how great they look! It would be well worth one’s while to come along to the town, just to see this terrific display.

 

Drama Group qualifies for All-Ireland Finals:

Good luck and best wishes are extended to the Bailieborough Drama Group who will be participating in the All-Ireland One Act Drama with their play ‘Smile Handsome’ by Liz O’Hanlon.

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

The group will be performing the play in Shercock on Thursday, December 6^th and will be joined by 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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Bridge:

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

 

Bailieborough’s Fittest Family:

Bailieborough’s ‘Fittest Family’ challenge takes place on Sunday next, December 9^th. Registration will take place from 11am at Bailieborough Community Centre. The event will commence at 12 noon and this year there will be new routes, more prizes and more fun! The event is open to individuals, families, teams and clubs. All welcome, refreshments and fun afterwards.

 

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 from Wednesday, 5^th December until Thursday, 20^th December.

 

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:

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 01-12-2018.  Numbers Drawn; 9, 11, 21, 22.  No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Brendan and Collette Gavin; Gavin Mackey; Brian Flanagan; Elizabeth Ruxton. Jackpot next week, €2,100.

 

East Cavan Swim Club:

 Four swimmers from East Cavan SC will compete this year, in the Irish Short Course Championships in Lisburn, from 6th – 9th December. It is a huge achievement to reach this competition, which is the ultimate event in Irish short course swimming and the young swimmers will share the pool with the best in Irish swimming, including those who are expected to compete in the Tokyo Olympics in 2020.
Well done to Adrienne Keuck, Aoife Moore, Finn Longmore and Kelsey Buckland Morris.  This follows on from the success of the Ulster Short Course Championships in October where these four swimmers were joined by their club mates Sorsha Cooney, Johann Behme and Katie Mulvey. Best of luck and good wishes are extended to the competitors and hopefully they will bring home the medals!!

 

Bailieborough Christmas Lights Committee

would like to acknowledge the following in no particular order: On 3 nights! Peter Rogers, Aidan Clarke, Gareth Mulhall, Kieran Donoghue, P J Barry, Pat Argue, Malcom Gargan, Peadar Clerkin, Fred Gilmore, Raymond Gilsenan, Fiona Shiel, Damien Clarke, Seamus Rahill, Caroline Clarke, David Kinnear, Alan Keating, Martin Murray.

Thanks to Willie Townley who turned on the lights this year and for his many, many years of hard work with putting up lights over the years! Willie from the people of Bailieborough, Thank You.

Teleporters, Richard Kinnear, Charles Cranston, Dessie Heery, Jack O’Brien, Kenneth McCullagh.

Electricians: Mark Argue, Niall Smith, Gavin McElwaine, Declan Argue, Joe Flanagan.

The help and assistance of the three Church’s, Masonic Hall and Paulis Pilipavicius.

Elves: Emma McGuinness, Ellie Gargan, Katy Tully.

Thanks to each and every one of you, even though it’s a pain to give so much time to community events like this, everything done was volunteered, no money was asked from any business this year! Not forgetting, Tony Gregory and gang with the Scary Walk and donation to lights again this year!

Take a look at the names and maybe next year, you could volunteer some of your time for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the Midsummer Festival, Halloween walk or Christmas Lights??

Thanks to the Bailieborough Red Cross and the School Choirs, Bailieborough School of Music and Hardtimes Chorus and of course Active Agri with the huge amount of tractors and finally sorry about the sound, something to rectify next year.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Society of St. Vincent DePaul—Christmas Appeal:

This appeal takes place on Saturday, December 8^th and Sunday, December 9^th. St. Anne’s Conference of the SVP offers support and friendship to those in our community, who request assistance and who are in need. Support is given by way of assistance towards the cost of food, heating, education and household related expenses. As expected, requests for assistance at Christmas time, puts particular pressure on Conference finances and hence this special appeal. We thank you for your ongoing support and generosity and we wish all of our parishioners every blessing for Christmas.

 

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.  Any inquiries  to Brendan 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 Group of Parishes: Services:

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–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 3rd December 2018

Under 7/9/11; All back in full swing indoors now. Thursday in Kingscourt and Friday two groups in Bailieborough. Great numbers, lots of new hurlers coming from all parts of the region. Let’s keep it going. Equipment supplied while learning with us.

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.

 

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:

There was a packed house at the Bailie Hotel for the Bailieborough Parish Church’s, Country Music Night, with Boxcar Brian, Liam Kelly, Gloria, Aidan Quinn and Philomena Begley. Many thanks to all who organised the event, who bought tickets, donated spot prizes and supported us in any way, which all contributed to making the night a wonderful success and many thanks to all who came out to support the event.

Mondays (during term time):

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

 

Bailieborough Drama Group:

The Bailieborough Drama Group are currently on the One-Act Festival ‘Circuit’ with Liz O’Hanlon’s play ‘Smile Handsome’. In the Cavan Drama Festival on November 1^st  to 3^rd , the group came second with Liz O’Hanlon picking up the award for Best Actress as well as winning the award for Best Director – Conor Sheridan and Fiona Clarke.

Last weekend the Group received two 1st places: In Mullagh, Liz O’Hanlon won Best Actress and the group won 1st place overall.

In Maudabawn the group also came first with nominations for Best Director and Charlene Cadden and Liz O’Hanlon being nominated for best performer. The Group’s next outing is in The Glen Centre, Monorhamilton on Sunday next, November 18^th.

Deepest Sympathy:

Deepest Sympathy is extended to mother Margaret, brothers Adrian, Karl and Richard, sister Rebecca and extended family and friends on the death of William McCullough, No 2 Ballinamoney, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away on Thursday, 8^th November, suddenly at Cavan General Hospital. William’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church on Monday morning, November 12^th, with burial afterwards in St. Anne’s Cemetery.

 

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.

 

Bridge: Bridge Results:  Halloween Prizes: First: Betty Olwell and Maresa Liggan, Second: Rosaleen Mackey and Elizabeth Murphy. Best Gross: Teresa O’ Reilly and Joy Jameson. Third: Patsy Corcoran and Sean Kelleher, Fourth: Tony Carolan and Jimmy Stafford. Fifth: Rose Brennan and Patti Clarke.

Tuesday, 31^st October: First: Anne Brady and Teresa O’Reilly. Second:  Rosaleen Keegan and Pauline McEvoy. Best Gross: Ita Clarke and Kathy O’Sullivan. Third: Rose Brennan and Patti Clarke.

Tuesday, 6^th November. First: Rosaleen Keegan and Pauline McEvoy.

Second: Teresa O’Reilly and Joy Jameson. Best Gross: Vera Bell and Una Stafford.

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

 

Bailieborough Mid-Summer Festival and Town Events.:

Santa will be back in Bailieborough on the 1st of December at 5pm, sharp. After a great turn out last year, Santa has brought more helpers and promises you won’t be waiting as long in the cold. The Tractor Parade of Lights will be bringing him to town.

 

Bailieborough School of Music:

 Lotto results for 03-11-2018.  Numbers Drawn; 7, 8, 19, 20.  No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Mary McDonald; Eddie Farrelly; Niamh O’Reilly; Glenn O’Sullivan.

Lotto results for 10-11-2018.  Numbers Drawn; 4, 10, 20, 22.  No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Seamus Leddy; Dervla Mulligan; Rodney Fisher; Leona McDonnell. Jackpot next week, €1,700.

 

The Science of Beekeeping:

‘The Science of Beekeeping’ a FREE talk at Bailieborough Library on Thursday, November 15^th at 7pm with local Geopark Guide and member of Cavan Federation of Bee Keeping, Aidan Brady. All Welcome!

 

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.

 

Fundraiser outside SuperValu this Saturday:

 Please support a marathon treadmill and on the spot cycling fundraiser next Saturday 17^th November outside SuperValu, Bailieborough from 11 am to 3pm in aid of Shercock Sports and Recreation Facility’s construction of a new indoor Sports Centre in 2019. This project has been approved to provide all weather training facilities for athletics and many other sports for the whole Cavan/ Monaghan Region.

 

School Enrolment:

East Knockbride National School Enrolment for 2019/2020 school year – Open Information Evening in the School on Wednesday 21^st November 2018 between 7pm and 8pm. Parents and Children welcome to attend.

 

Congratulations and Well Done:

Congratulations and well done to the players, managers, mentors and parents of the Bailieborough Shamrocks Under 13 boys’ team who are the County Under 13 Division 1 Championship Winners. The Final was played on the 3G Kingspan Breffni on Sunday last and the team ran out comfortable winners on a final score of Bailieborough Shamrocks 7-05 Crosserlough 1-14. Well done to all.

 

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.

 

Open Door Sessions:

November’s ‘Open Door Sessions’ will take place in Nixys, The Square Bar, Bailieborough, Co Cavan on this Friday, 16^th November 2018, commencing at 9.00pm. Artistes taking part on the night will be,

Vickers Vimy (Folk/Americana), Hattie Billingham (Glass Artist) and

Ali Shortt (Singer/Songwriter). Free admission. Donations 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.

 

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!

 

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 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.

 

Cavan Institute:

Cavan Institute is holding an ‘Information Day’ for post primary students on Saturday, November 24^th from 12 noon to 4.00pm in its Cathedral Road Campus. This will be a great opportunity to discuss career and progression options. For further information, please contact 049 43 32633.

 

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 12th November 2018:

Under 7/9/11; A good start in Kingscourt on Thursday but the horrendous weather on Friday put paid to the Bailieborough groups start, as it was too dangerous to ask parents to drive especially those who have to travel a good distance. They will start next Friday instead.

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 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.

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 Cancer Comfort: Annual Variety Concert:

The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Annual Variety Concert will take place in the Community Centre on this 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. There are still some tickets on sale locally. A night not to be missed and your support would be greatly appreciated.

 

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 3rd in Moat Theatre, Naas on Saturday 27th October. In Coolgreany festival in Wexford on Sunday the 28th 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 2nd overall. Their next outing is Cavan Drama Festival this Friday November 2nd in the Rugby Club in Cavan town.

Thanks so much, Fiona Clarke. Bailieborough Drama Group Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

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 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.

 

Congratulations:

Congratulations and Well Done to all the people from the town and surrounding areas who took part in the Dublin City Marathon on Sunday last. Some were doing it for the first time, while others were ‘old hands’ at the annual October Bank Holiday run. Well done to all !!

 

Bailieborough School of Music:

Lotto results for 27-10-2018.  Numbers Drawn;14, 15, 26, 29.  No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Sandra Smith; Joe O’Reilly; Mairead McCabe; Terry Smith. Jackpot next week, €1,500.

 

Deepest Sympathy:

Deepest Sympathy is extended to brothers Eugene, Michael and P.V., sisters Kathleen and Rose, sisters-in-law Kitty and Teresa and brother-in-law Seamus, nieces, nephews, relatives and large circle of friends on the death of Tommy Clarke, late of Cavantymahon, Tunnyduff, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan who passed away peacefully on Saturday, 20^th October. Pre-deceased by his sister Bridie. Tommy’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Brigid’s Church, Knockbride West, on Monday morning, October 22^nd with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

 

Cups Against Breast Cancer:

A big Thank You to all in Bailieborough, who came to support and donate to the Coffee Morning for the Irish Cancer Society. We had a lovely morning of tea and chatting and raised a fantastic sum of €776.80 for a very worthy cause. A special mention to all who helped out and generously donated their time and facilities for the event: The Bailie Hotel for the use of their dining room and for donating the tea’s and coffee’s and staff to serve, Blacks Butchers for donating scones, Pat Clarke for donating the milk, Tesco’s for donating sweets, Bailie Stores for the balloons, Shane, Suzanne and Irene McCluskey and Marie Keegan for all the baking. Thanks again for all your support which made this a great morning.

 

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.

 

Bridge Results: 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.

 

‘Fright for Your Lights’:

WOW! Thank you all for coming out on Friday night. It was an amazing night and we hope you enjoyed yourself. The support we received tonight was just fantastic. On behalf of the committee we are delighted with how well the event ran and the huge number of people who came and enjoyed themselves.

 

‘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 Social Day Group:

A bus will leave from the Community Centre on Wednesday, October 31^st at 1.00pm to go to the Kilnaleck Group for Halloween lunch and entertainment.

 

Bailieborough Mid-Summer Festival and Town Events.

Following a fantastic response last year, for fundraising for the extra new Christmas Lights, the Lights Committee are in the position that they are not going to ask businesses for financial donations this year, due to the willingness of volunteers to erect the lights and Electricians to wire them. We should have enough to cover any costs incurred, if any business or individual would still like to give a donation they can do so. ‘Santa’ and the lights will be turned on, on Saturday, December 1^st at 5pm.

 

John Paul II Awards:

Congratulations to the six young people from the Bailieborough Church Area who received their John Paul II Awards in the Pastoral Centre, Cavan, recently. The Award is similar to the President’s Award and it acknowledges and recognises the young people’s work in the Parish. The recipients of the Awards in this area were: Barry Scanlon, Amy Tierney Ruske, Michaela Connolly, Emily Gregory, Katelyn Martin and Jodie Walsh. Last year, they helped organise, and participated in, the Christmas and Easter Ceremonies, they also trained to become Eucharistic Ministers and they distributed Holy Communion at the Pope’s Mass in the Phoenix Park.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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’:

Congratulations to the staff and students of Bailieborough Community School on their staging of the wonderful musical ‘Annie Get Your Gun’, which ran during last week. The cast, choir, orchestra and crew were superb and put on a top class and entertaining show for everyone who attended. Well done!!

 

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.

 

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  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).

 

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, 3^rd November. We NEED more parents to become qualified in order to be fully compliant with GAA codes of practice. If enough volunteers, then this can be provided locally.

 

“Cavan One Act Drama Festival’

runs from Friday 2^nd November to Sunday 4^th November. Nine productions in total over three nights.

Local Productions by Bailieborough Players, Cornmill Theatre Group and Sillan Community Players. Location: Cavan Rugby Club, Commencing: 8pm nightly

Admission: €15/€30 for three nights.

 

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 29th October 2018

Under 7/9/11; Almost ready to go now the bigger lads are nearly finished. We hope to start next week in Kingscourt on Thursday 8th and Bailieborough on Friday 9th. More info next week.

Under 13; One more round of Ulster blitz then season finished.

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

Senior; The final rescheduled game in the Championship was postponed due to a bereavement in the Cootehill club. We send our condolences to the Fitzpatrick family at this sad time. The game will be refixed for this coming week tbc.

Foundation Hurling course; Will be held on Sat 3rd November. We NEED more parents to become qualified in order to to be fully compliant with GAA codes of practice. This is the most important job we will do as a club all year and we hope lots will respond to this. It is our legal duty to be fully compliant with all GAA codes of Practise. 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 tbc.

Saturday; Senior Championship v Cootehill tbc.

Sunday; 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.

 

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Taoiseach visits Bailieborough:

 Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar T.D. visited the town on Friday last as part of a tour of Cavan and Monaghan. He visited the ASD Learning Unit at Bailieborough Community School, he also received a brief preview of the Bailieborough Community School’s upcoming musical, ‘Annie Get Your Gun ‘and he also visited the school’s Sports Hall for which there are future plans to redevelop it. One of local photographer, Ollie Gargan’s photographs was presented to An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, at Bailieborough Community School. The Taoiseach also stopped off at the Bailieborough Leisure Centre, where he greeted management and staff. He then finished his visit by going to the former courthouse, which is currently under development as a new community facility.

 

Book Launch:

 Local author, Jacqui Kelly, will launch her debut novel ‘A Man of Some Importance’ at the Library on Thursday, October 18^th at 7.30pm. All are welcome and refreshments will be served.

 

Hardtimes Chorus Concert:

The Down Syndrome Centre, North East, are delighted to announce that the recent Hardtimes Chorus Concert—‘A Million Dreams’—raised a total of €5,279.50. Sincere thanks to the Hardtimes Chorus, their special guests ‘Kudos’ and ‘The Song Sisters’, MC Mr. Peter Murtagh and The Irish Red Cross. Special thanks to Fr. Michael Router for the use of both St. Annes Church and the Parish Centre, to all the businesses in Bailieborough, Shercock and Maudabawn, who sold tickets and donated spot prizes and to everyone who supported the event, either by buying a ticket and/or making a donation. Your generosity is truly appreciated.

 

Bailieborough Tidy Towns:

 The Annual General Meeting of the Bailieborough Tidy Towns will take place in the Bailie Hotel on Tuesday evening, October 23^rd at 8pm. All welcome to come along. More volunteers wanted to help out. Come along and represent your area of the town.

 

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.

 

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.:

What a great day we had on Saturday at our underage presentation in the Hideout. 72 players received their League medals. A big thank you to all the players and parents for making this day a great success. Also thank you to all the sponsors who gave spot prizes and not to forget our coaches who work so hard with the kids. Well Done to all.

 

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 School of Music:

Lotto results for 13-10-2018.  Numbers Drawn; 2, 5, 9, 27   No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Mary Tully; Leanne Ryan; John Reilly; Kay Liggan. Jackpot next week, €1,300.

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

 

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.

 

‘Fright for Your Lights’:

‘Halloween Fright Night’ on Friday 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.

 

Water Notice:

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

 

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.

 

Bridge: BRIDGE LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS

Bridge lessons for beginners will take place in Hotel Bailie, Bailieborough, at 7.30pm, each Monday night, commencing Monday, October 22nd.

Everybody welcome.

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.

 

World Mental Health Day:

As part of World Mental Health Day, the Bailieborough Walking group hosted a ‘Walk and Talk’ event in Bailieborough which featured a walk around Bailieborough Forest followed by tea in the Bailieborough Development Association Centre. Bailieborough Walking Group, the Model School, St. Anne’s N.S. and visitors from Camphill in Ballybay along with local representatives took part in the event. Also well done to the members of the Bailieborough Mental Health Association who had a stand in Tesco, Bailieborough on Friday last.

 

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 , 13^th October.

 

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 Tuesday evening next, 23^rd  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 next, 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.

 

The ’Open Door Sessions’:

This month’s ‘Open Door Sessions’ will take place downstairs in Nixy’s, The Square Bar, Bailieborough at 9.00pm on Friday 19^th October 2018. The artistes taking part this month are Paul McCann (Singer/Songwriter), Orlagh Meegan-Gallagher (Visual Artist) and Lily Burke (Singer/Songwriter). All welcome.

 

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, 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.

 

St. Anne’s Nation School: Fun Run:

St. Annes National School is organising a ‘Fun Run’ on Sunday next, 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.

 

‘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.

 

Spanish Lessons with Lydia:

New beginners group, every Friday morning from 11am to 12 noon in Bailieborough Business Centre (beside the playground). Starting on Friday next, October 19^th. For more information or to register, please call Lydia on 087 741 4735.

 

Free 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. Class limited to 10 participants.

 

Social Day Group:

The Bailieborough Social Day Group will meet in the Community Centre on Wednesday, October 17^th from 2.30pm to 4.30pm, for more music, bingo, chat, etc… New members are always welcome.

 

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 – Hurling News 15th 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;

Three rounds of Ulster blitzes coming up to finish out the season. First round scheduled for next weekend tbc.

Under 15;

 All roads lead to Breffni on Thursday next as we play old friends Cootehill in the U15 Championship final. Not much between these sides so it should be an entertaining encounter.

Senior;

The final round of the Senior Championship takes place this Saturday v Cootehill on the 3G all times venues tbc.

Bag pack;

 Our annual Tesco bag pack takes place this coming Saturday from 10-6pm. Volunteers required for all slots. WhatsApp sent to all. We need as many as possible as this fundraiser pays for kits, medal presentations etc.

 

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; U15 final Breffni 3G. Adult training at astro at the Vale 8pm.

Saturday; Senior Championship v Cootehill tbc.

Sunday; 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.

 

Concert:

Virginia Gospel Choir present a concert in the Ramor Theatre, Virginia on Saturday 20^th October at 8pm.  Booking 049 8547074 or www.ramortheatre.com

 

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 Poetry Festival 2018:

 The 6^th Bailieborough Poetry Festival will take place this weekend from Thursday, 4^th to 7^th October. Building on previous years’ events there will be a fresh batch of poets, artists, readers and musicians.

Bailieborough Poetry Festival Programme of events:

THURSDAY 4th October-Bailieborough Library 7pm.

This year’s festival will open with a collaboration between artist Ruth McDonnell and LitLab writing group. This exhibition will feature poetry from the LitLab members responding to works from the artist’s studio. The exhibition and festival will be officially opened by Prof. Iggy McGovern.

This event will include a reading of selected poems by members of LitLab and will finish across the road in The Square Bar with more words and music by local artists.

FRIDAY 5th October- Murtagh’s Lounge- 7.30pm

‘Poetry in the lounge’

Brendan McCann will read from his recently published collection of poems, ‘Erne Valley’, which is an amazing chronicle of poems over decades of the poets’ life. He is a retired school principal and playwright.

Enda Wyley is a poet and children’s’ author and has five poetry collections to her name. She is a recipient of the Patrick and Katherine Kavanagh fellowship for her poetry and is a member of Aosdána.

An open mic will follow and the night will be rounded off with music and poetry from local artist Conor Maguire.

SATURDAY 6th October-

Bailieborough Library
10am-1pm. Poetry workshop by Enda Wyley.

Bailie Hotel
10am-1pm. Poetry workshop by AnneMarie Ní Churreáin (beginners).

Bailie Shamrock Suite, Bailie Hotel
2.30 pm. The Irish Writers Centre launch their Poetry master class series.

This unique course commencing in Bailieborough Library on October 13th offers new, emerging and professional poets an inside look at the craft and processes of those who have previously excelled at the form. This series will feature Moyra Donaldson, Noel Monahan and Colm Keegan. Taking place over six weeks, each poet will deliver a masterclass on a theme of their choice. The launch of this series will include a reading by Noel Monahan.

4.00 pm. Bailieborough Poetry Prize Presentation and reading of winning poems. The judge this year is Noel Monahan.

Murtagh’s lounge
7.30pm reading by PJ Kennedy
8.30pm reading by AnneMarie Ní Churreáin
9.30pm Jonathan Creasy features the music and life of Bob Dylan.

 

Bailieborough Parish Harvest Celebration:

The annual Harvest Celebration Service will take place in Bailieborough Church of Ireland on this Sunday 7^th October at 7:30pm.  There is an open invitation to all the community as we gather to thank God for his provision this year.  There will also be morning services in Shercock and Mullagh at 9:30am and Knockbride at 12noon. All welcome.

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

 

Castle Lake Development Works:

Works on new trails and parking at Castle Lake in Bailieborough got underway on Monday last. A new trail will be developed through the new Peace Forest in the area, as well as other improvements to the public spaces.

For the foreseeable future, access to the Castle Lake, Car Park at Drumkeery and Lake Trails will be 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 School of Music:

The School of Music AGM postponed to Thursday, 4^th October at 9pm in Bailie Hotel due to the sad passing of founding committee member Joe Larkin, RIP.

Lotto results for 29-09-2018.  Numbers Drawn; 2, 12, 16, 24. Lucky Dip (€25) Winners: Helen Vaughan, Mary McDonald, Linda Gargan and Kate Kelly. Jackpot next week, €1,100.

 

Water Notice:

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

 

Deepest Sympathy:

Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Patricia, sons, Gerard, Tom, Noel, Alan, and Kevin, daughters:  Eilish, Katriona and Lorraine, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, adored grandchildren, nephews, nieces and relatives and many friends, on the death of Joseph Larkin, Lisball, Bailieborough, Co Cavan who passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, 26^th September 2018, in his 96^th year, in the loving care of his family. Joe’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church on Friday morning, September 28^th with burial afterwards in St Anne’s Cemetery.

 

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.

 

Well Done:

Well done to local girl Leanne Kiernan who scored once again for West Ham Ladies when they recorded their first Women’s Super League win of the season against Yeovil on Sunday last. West Ham won the game 2—1 with Leanne scoring their first goal.

 

Safepass

at Bailieborough Business Centre on Saturday next, 6^th October – Cost €100 which includes refreshments and a carvery lunch. Also classes for Beginners in Computers at Bailieborough Business Centre. Tel: 042-969-4716 to reserve your place.

 

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.

 

Confirmation Parent’s Meeting:

A meeting of parents who would like their children—presently in 6^th class in St. Anne’s, St. Felim’s and the Model National Schools—to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation next year, will take place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough tomorrow night, Thursday, October 4^th at 8.00pm.

 

 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, Also we will be opening all day Saturday 10am –5pm from Saturday 13^th October.

 

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.

 

Hardtimes Chorus:

Thank You to all who attended our ‘A Million Dreams’ show on Friday night in St Anne’s Church in Bailieborough in aid of Down Syndrome Centre North East. A special word of thanks to all the shops, hotels and parish office who helped sell the tickets and also to all who donated prizes for our raffle on the night, very much appreciated.

 

‘Moybologue and the parishes of East-Cavan: 1400 – 1800.’

A lecture by Fr. Liam Kelly, author of ‘The Diocese of Kilmore, c1100 – 1800,’ in St. Mary’s Hall, Tierworker on Tuesday, 23^rd October at 8pm. All Welcome. Free Entry. Refreshments served. Free Parking.

 

Bailieborough Social Day Centre:

The next get-together of the Social Day Centre will take place on Wednesday, October 3^rd from 2.30pm to 4.30pm, in the Community Centre. New members are always most welcome.

 

Citizen’s Information:

The service continues on every Tuesday, at 1.30pm in the Library.

 

Deepest Sympathy:

Deepest Sympathy is extended to Brigid Clarke, Duneena and Felim McGuinness, Curkish on the recent death of their sister, Nancy Connolly, Castleblayney, whose Funeral took place in Castleblayney on Monday, September 24^th.

 

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 Folk Choir:

Practice for the Folk Choir take place every Tuesday evening at 8.15pm, in St. Anne’s Church. The future of the Choir depends greatly on the involvement of the parishioners in our Church, so new members would be very much appreciated and welcomed.

 

Bailieborough Business Centre:

 Classes: Beginners Computer,

Improvers Computers, Mondays 7pm to 10pm.

Spreadsheets, Tuesdays, 10am to 1pm.

Word, Thursdays, 10am to 1pm.

Safepass, Saturday 6^th October.

 

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 6^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), 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 1st 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.

Under 15; Huge congratulations to our U15 squad who finished out the Monaghan season in style picking up the Shield with victory over Monaghan Harps on Tuesday last in Cloghan. A great team and squad performance. Well done to all.

Tuesdays victorious U15 Squad.

Conor Ruxton receives the Cup.

Senior;

A significant step for the club as we fielded at competitive adult level for the very first time on Sunday last on the 3G v Pearse Óg. Great to be able to field at this level at last. We still have a long way to go and will learn a lot from this year but we are now fielding at all levels from U7 to adult which is significant for a Cavan hurling club. The very best wishes to the Pearse Óg player who sustained a serious, accidental, injury in the game. Next up is a game v long time Cavan serial champions Mullahoran next week. Well done to all involved.

Above; Our first ever senior competitive squad.

The week ahead;

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

Sunday; Senior Championship v Mullahoran 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.