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Bailieborough News November 7th 2019
/in News /by Liz FlemingBailieborough News. November 7th 2019. Matthew J. Cullen.
Christmas Fairs: Bailieborough Creative Hub are organising Christmas Fairs for the next 6 weeks from Sunday next, November 10th : in Bailieborough Courthouse.
The 6 fairs are on the following dates: Sunday, 10th November – 12pm to 5pm.
Sunday, 17th November – 12pm to 5pm.
Sunday, 24th November – 12pm to 5pm.
Saturday, 30th November – 2pm to 8pm (Santa arriving in town and Christmas Lights switch on).
Sunday, 7th December – 12pm to 5pm.
Sunday, 14th December – 12pm to 5pm.
Contemporary and handcrafted gifts, arts, crafts, cards, artisan bakes and more. To book a table or for enquires, please email us at bailieboroughcreativehub@gmail.com
Bailieborough Mental Health Association: The Annual General Meeting of the Bailieborough Mental Health Association will take place tonight, Wednesday, 6th November at 8pm in the Bailie Hotel. All are welcome.
Congratulations and Well Done: Congratulations and Well done to the Bailieborough Shamrocks Under 12 Girls side and their management team on winning the Championship Final on Sunday night on the 3G by beating Butlersbridge by 2 points. Congratulations girls, League and Championship winners 2019 !!
Bridge: Bridge Results for Tuesday, 15th October: First: Ita Clarke and Kathy O’Sullivan. Second: Helen Clarke and Kathleen McArdle. Best Gross: Teresa O’ Reilly and Joy Jameson. Third: Anne Brady and Mona McCormack.
Tuesday: 22nd October: First: Helen Clarke and Kathleen McArdle. Second: Maresa Liggan and Marie McNicholas. Best Gross : Pauline McEvoy and Rosaleen Keegan. Third: Anne Brady and Mona McCormack.
Halloween Prizes: Tuesday, 29th October: First: Betty Olwell and Noreen Maguire. Second: John McGahan and Tom Moran. Best Gross: Maresa Liggan and Marie McNicholas. Third: Olive Kellett and Gemma McCabe.
Bridge takes place in the Hotel Bailie on every Tuesday evening and new members are always most welcome.
Bailieborough School of Music: Lotto results for 26-10-2019. Numbers Drawn; 8, 10, 15, 16. No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Gavin Mackey; Andrew McGowan; Martin McGovern; Geraldine Clarke.
Lotto results for 02-11-2019. Numbers Drawn; 6, 20, 26, 30. No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Mairead McCabe; Sean Farrelly; Kay Liggan; M&M, Twin Oaks. Next week’s Jackpot €6,700.
Bailieborough Mens/ Hen’s Shed: The Hen’s Shed currently meets each Wednesday evening in the Bexcourt Centre from 7:15 till 9pm, and each Thursday morning in the Library from 10 till 12 noon. The group is open to women over the age of 18 living in or around Bailieborough. Contact: Maria at: bailieboroughhensshed@gmail.com or find us on Facebook for further information.
The Men’s Shed currently meets every Tuesday morning form 10am till 12 noon in the Bexcourt Centre. The group is open to men over the age of 18 living in or around Bailieborough, contact Matthew at bailieboroughmensshed@gmail.com or find us on Facebook for further information.
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to husband, Richard, children, Carmel, Geraldine, Teresa, Richard, Michael and Angela, and their partners, on the death of Margaret Mary (Peggy) Barber (nee O’Sullivan) Killagriff, Tierworker, Kells, Co. Meath. (Originally from Kildimo, Co. Limerick) who passed away peacefully at home in Nottingham, England on Monday, 21st October 2019. Sympathy is also extended to Peggy’s ten grandchildren, her sisters and brother, Phil, Liz and Michael, her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Peggy’s Funeral Mass took place in St Patrick’s Church, Tierworker on Wednesday, 30th October, with burial afterwards in Moynalty Cemetery.
Bowls: Bailieborough Community Bowls continue in the Community Centre on Wednesday evenings at 8.00pm. New members—both male and female are most welcome.
The Open Door Sessions: That’s all folks! After three fun, talented-filled years ‘The Open Door Sessions’ has come to an end.
Our thanks goes to all the musicians, visual artists, actors, poets, writers, comedians, talented people, our interviewer Kate Kelly, our audience and our two host venues, Fox’s Bar and Restaurant and Nixy’s, The Square Bar.
Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd’s Annual Variety Concert will be held on Friday, 15th and Saturday, 16th November in the Community Centre, commencing at 8.30pm, each night. Come along for a fun filled night of Music, Dance, Drama and Comedy!! Admission is €10 and this promises to be ‘A night not to be missed’!! All welcome.
Vincent’s Shop, Bailieborough: We are urgently seeking donations of Gents and Ladies clothing, especially Winter Coats, also paper and plastic bags that we can use in Vincent’s Shop. Thank You for all your kind donations of clothes, toys, bric-a-brac and for generously buying from the shop. All money raised is used for local deserving causes.
Ladies Awards Night: The Bailieborough Shamrocks Senior Ladies ‘Awards Night’ will take place in Nixy’s, The Square Bar on Saturday evening, November 16th, commencing at 7.30pm. Raffle on the night, with music by ‘Luna’. All welcome.
Safe Pass: Safe Pass inBailieborough Business Centre on Saturday, 23rd November.
Call, 042- 96 94 716 for bookings.
Irish Dancing Classes: Irish Dancing Classes take place every Thursday evening from 6.00 to 8.00pm, in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. For further details, please contact: Tracy at 085 771 2282.
Bailieborough Shamrocks G.F.C.: Bailieborough Shamrocks Annual General Meeting takes place on Friday, 22nd November 2019 at 8.30pm in the Clubrooms at St. Anne’s Park. Please make every effort to attend as this is the most important meeting of the year for the club.
Please return nominations forms to the Club Secretary by email to secretary.bailieborough.cavan@gaa.ie by Friday, 15th November please.
There is also a Mass for Deceased Members of our GAA Club on Saturday the 16th November at 7pm in St. Anne’s Chapel.
Citizen’s Information: The service takes place every Tuesday from 1.30pm to 2.30pm in the Library— providing information, advice and advocacy supports to everyone on Social welfare, employment, Pensions, Health, Tax etc… No appointment necessary.
Meeting: The Cavan / Monaghan Branch of Irish Draught Horse Breeders Association is holding a special meeting, to meet National Chairperson ,Mrs. Jennifer Haverty. The location is Glencarn Hotel, Castleblaney at 7.30 pm for 8.00 pm on Monday, November 11th. Details from Patrick McCabe 042/ 9694706 or email: pgjmccabe@eircom.net
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.
Baptism Dates in St. Annes for November and December 2019: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church– November 16th (Saturday, 1.30pm), December 1st (Sunday, 12.30pm), December 14th (Saturday, 1.30pm), December 15th (Sunday, 12.30pm) and Sunday, December 29th (Sunday, 12.30pm).
Bailieborough Library: The Craft Group are still going strong with many great memories and hopefully more to come! Not just a craft group, but a place to come, have a cuppa, learn new talents, make new friends and feel very welcome. Everyone is welcome every Friday morning drop in from 10am to 1pm!
Book Club 6pm-7pm on the last Thursday of every month; Lit Lab writers group every second Tuesday. Contact 042 9665779 for details on any of the above.
Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd Committee is available to help cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information, contact: Edel Fox 086 1004030.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held in: The Health Centre, Kells Road on Wednesdays at 8.30pm.
Care Champion’s: Are you affected by the cut backs in Home Help services?
Are you affected by cutbacks in the community?
We are uniting to give a voice to those who are most affected by these harsh decisions, and would love to hear from you.
The HSE embargo is having a detrimental effect on people in the community. We believe it is gone to far. We, as people in need of support and those who provide care for them, feel we need to stand united and give a voice to those who are suffering and in need of basic support.
We are a newly formed advocacy group and wish to hear from you so that together we can advocate for the needs of all who need care in the community.
Contact; Majella, 0894477018 or Mairead, 0872250101 for further information.
Walking Football Programme: Cavan Sports Partnership, as part of their active adult(50+) programme, have organised a Walking Football programme in Shercock, starting Thursday, 14th November from 8pm-9pm in Shercock Hall.The programmes will run for 5 weeks and is being delivered in conjunction with the FAI. Walking football is a slower version of football, that is fun, social and with plenty of exercise in an inclusive environment. Refreshments will be provided after each weeks session
Limited places available and pre-registration essential. Cost is €10 per person for 5 weeks. To book your place please contact Dean McElroy, Cavan Sports Partnership on 086-7878060 or email: dmcelroy@cavancoco.ie
Bailieborough News Thursday 31th October 2019
/in News /by Liz FlemingBailieborough News. October 28th 2019. Matthew J. Cullen.
Bailieborough Creative Hub: Bailieborough Creative Hub presents ‘A Haunting’–an
eerie, hair raising theatrical event, with ghostly tales and deathly poems in the Courthouse, Bailieborough on Thursday evening next, October 31st at 7.00pm. Free admission.
Suitable for all who want a scare in their lives. Be early as there is limited seating available!
Halloween ‘Fright Night’ : A huge thank you to all the volunteers in Bailieborough who gave their time to make “Fright for your Lights” night happen. From the scarers to the tea makers, tent builders, car parkers and to the public thank you for your support in making these community events happen. It really lived up to it’s name and many, many people enjoyed this terrific evening.
Congratulations to The Lambe family who have won the family pass to Santa’s Grotto on November 30th!
Bailieborough Drama Group: Bailieborough Drama Group have been busy rehearsing their new one act play ” The Shape” by Tara Lovett for the last few months, in prepartion for the One Act Festival Circuit. Directed by Conor Sheridan, assistant director Liz O’Hanlon, cast Liam Daly, Fiona Clarke, Fergal Donnelly and Stage Manager, Mary Mc Donagh. Local audiences can catch them in Ramor Theatre, Virginia on this Thursday, October 31st, where they will be joined on the night by Cornmill Theatre group with “The Aftermath” by Alice Lynch, directed by Ronan Ward. Tickets are available from the Ramor Theatre and we all wish them, the best of luck on the ‘Circuit’.
Bailieborough Tidy Towns: Bailieborough Tidy Town’s , Annual General Meeting will take place on Monday evening next, November 4th at 8.00pm in the Bailie Hotel.
Everybody welcome. Come and represent your Business, Street, Road or Estate.
New volunteers are needed.
Bridge: Bridge takes place in the Hotel Bailie on every Tuesday evening and new members are always most welcome.
Bailieborough School of Music: Lotto results for 19-10-2019. Numbers Drawn; 4, 10, 19, 20. No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Yvonne and Paul Rooney; Jenna Reilly; Rena Coleman; Evie Gaffney. Next week’s Jackpot €6,500.
Bailieborough Social Day Centre: Halloween Party in the Community Centre on Wednesday, October 30th from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. New people always very welcome to join the group.
Bailieborough Mens/ Hen’s Shed: The Hen’s Shed currently meets each Wednesday evening in the Bexcourt Centre from 7:15 till 9pm, and each Thursday morning in the Library from 10 till 12 noon. The group is open to women over the age of 18 living in or around Bailieborough. Contact: Maria at: bailieboroughhensshed@gmail.com or find us on Facebook for further information.
The Men’s Shed currently meets every Tuesday morning form 10am till 12 noon in the Bexcourt Centre. The group is open to men over the age of 18 living in or around Bailieborough, contact Matthew at bailieboroughmensshed@gmail.com or find us on Facebook for further information.
Bailieborough Women’s Group: Meeting on Thursday, October 31st in the Community Centre from 2.00pm to 4.00pm, with bowling session for visit to REHAB—please everyone attend and new members welcome.
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to daughters, Suzanne, Paula and Aisleen ; partner Ann, brothers Pat and Dick, sisters Rosemary, Kitty and Ann, extended family, relatives and many friends on the death of Brendan Gallagher (late of Donnybrook, Dublin 4, formerly Bailieborough, Co. Cavan and Retired An Garda Síochána), who passed away suddenly on Monday, October 14th, 2019. Brendan was pre-deceased by his wife Bridie. Brendan’s Requiem Mass took place in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook on Friday, October 18th followed by burial in Mount Venus Cemetery.
Bowls: Bailieborough Community Bowls continue in the Community Centre on Wednesday evenings at 8.00pm. New members—both male and female are most welcome.
‘Trick or Treat’ for Temple Street: What a brilliant time in Tesco Bailieborough on Friday and Saturday last.
A huge ‘Thank You’ for all your support!! The fancy dress in store was great craic and a massive ‘Thank You’ to all who baked for our Cake Sale ..we couldn’t have a cake sale without you ..as always the support in our store is amazing, we are truly blessed to live in such a brilliant, generous community!
Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd’s Annual Variety Concert will be held on Friday, 15th and Saturday, 16th November. We are looking for local talent to take part…..if interested, please contact Edel on 086 1004030.
Irish Red Cross: Bailieborough Branch: The Bailieborough Branch of the Irish Red Cross are organising a ‘First Aid Course’ in the Resource House, commencing on Monday evening next, November 4th. The course will be of six weeks duration and will take place every Monday night from 7.30pm to 10.00pm. For further information, please contact Julie at 086 8968 928.
Vincent’s Shop, Bailieborough: We are urgently seeking donations of Gents and Ladies clothing, especially Winter Coats, also paper and plastic bags that we can use in Vincent’s Shop. Thank You for all your kind donations of clothes, toys, bric-a-brac and for generously buying from the shop. All money raised is used for local deserving causes.
Computers for Farmers: Help is at hand for farmers, who need training in Basic Computers, On-line Herd Registration Form Filling, Internet and email, Farm Record Keeping, Health and Safety etc. Classes are free and are commencing on Monday evenings in Bailieborough Business Centre at 7pm. To book a place contact Noelette Dolan on 087 9293531 or Elizabeth on 087 6190040.
Walk, Jog, Run or Crawl! Run, walk, crawl or jog every Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Community Centre, Chapel Road, Bailieborough at 8pm. It’s free!!!! And there is no catch! All newcomers welcome. Also the Saturday morning Leisure Group Cycle is back and takes place on Saturday mornings leaving from the Community Centre, Bailieborough at 9.00AM. Please bring euros for coffee stop and all welcome.
Christmas Fairs: Bailieborough Creative Hub are organising Christmas Fairs for 7 weeks from Sunday next, November 3rd :
Bailieborough Creative Hub presents Christmas Fairs 2019 in Bailieborough Courthouse.
There will be 7 fairs on the following dates: Sunday, 3rd November – 12pm to 5pm.
Sunday, 10th November – 12pm to 5pm.
Sunday, 17th November – 12pm to 5pm.
Sunday, 24th November – 12pm to 5pm.
Saturday, 30th November – 2pm to 8pm (Santa arriving in town and Christmas Lights switch on).
Sunday, 7th December – 12pm to 5pm.
Sunday, 14th December – 12pm to 5pm.
Contemporary and handcrafted gifts, arts, crafts, cards, artisan bakes and more. To book a table or for enquires, please email us at bailieboroughcreativehub@gmail.com
Irish Dancing Classes: Irish Dancing Classes take place every Thursday evening from 6.00 to 8.00pm, in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. For further details, please contact: Tracy at 085 771 2282.
Citizen’s Information: The service takes place every Tuesday from 1.30pm to 2.30pm in the Library— providing information, advice and advocacy supports to everyone on Social welfare, employment, Pensions, Health, Tax etc… No appointment necessary.
Bailieborough ‘Lend A Hand’: ‘Lend a Hand’ is for the elderly and vulnerable in the Bailieborough area. Just give us a call if you need a job done, or even just a chat. Phone Ann on 042 9694825.
Baptism Dates in St. Annes for November and December 2019: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church– November 3rd (Sunday, 12.30pm), November 16th (Saturday, 1.30pm), December 1st (Sunday, 12.30pm), December 14th (Saturday, 1.30pm), December 15th (Sunday, 12.30pm) and Sunday, December 29th (Sunday, 12.30pm).
Bailieborough Library: The Craft Group are still going strong with many great memories and hopefully more to come! Not just a craft group, but a place to come, have a cuppa, learn new talents, make new friends and feel very welcome. Everyone is welcome every Friday morning drop in from 10am to 1pm!
Book Club 6pm-7pm on the last Thursday of every month; Lit Lab writers group every second Tuesday. Contact 042 9665779 for details on any of the above.
Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd Committee is available to help cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information, contact: Edel Fox 086 1004030.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held in: The Health Centre, Kells Road on Wednesdays at 8.30pm.
East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 28th,October 2019:
Under 15/17;
Final round of U17 next week.
Under 11/13;
Both teams did very well in their respective finals in Breffni Park recently. The Under 11s can count themselves very unlucky in what was a keenly fought and tight contest. A full 15 a side game for them which was impressive in itself.
The Under 13s had it a bit harder on the night but again can be pleased with both their workrate and never say die spirit in what was again another good contest. Bright futures for both these sides in the years ahead.
The Under 11 squad at the recent final with Pat, Una and Mary management.
The Under 13 squad at the recent final.
Under 7/9;
After what seems like a lifetime indoor hurling finally returned this past week. We’ll keep chipping away now until Christmas. Lots of new players arriving which is again very positive. The production line must keep running!! New players especially welcome. We have seperated the Under 7s and 9s from each other so they now have their own individual session.
Fridays Under 7 squad.
Fridays Under 9 indoor hurlers.
The week ahead;
Friday;Under 7 6-7pm. Under 9 7-8pm both in the Bailieborough Community School Sports Hall. €3 each and bring your bottle of water.
Club contacts;
U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.
U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.
Bailieborough News Thursday 24th October 2019
/in News /by Liz FlemingBailieborough News. October 21st 2019. Matthew J. Cullen.
Halloween ‘Fright Night’ is back!!: Bailieborough Mid-Summer Festival and Town Events are happy to announce that, the ‘Halloween Fright Night’ is back on this year. Following the terrific success of last year’s event, this year’s one takes place on Friday evening next, October 25th at the Chapel Carpark, at the Town Lake. Registration is from 6.00pm and the night promises to be one filled with Scary Walks, Music, Tea, Coffee and Treats. The best dressed family will get a free picture and visit to Santa’s Grotto in Bailieborough when turning on the Christmas Lights. For more information, please contact Tony at 086 3993 430.
Bailieborough Drama Group: Bailieborough Drama Group have been busy rehearsing their new one act play ” The Shape” by Tara Lovett for the last few months, in prepartion for the One Act Festival Circuit. Directed by Conor Sheridan, assistant director Liz O’Hanlon, cast Liam Daly, Fiona Clarke, Fergal Donnelly and Stage Manager, Mary Mc Donagh. They are opening the festival in Naas on Friday next, October 25th. Local audiences can catch them in Ramor Theatre, Virginia on Thursday, October 31st, where they will be joined on the night by Cornmill Theatre group with “The Aftermath” by Alice Lynch, directed by Ronan Ward. Tickets are available from the Ramor Theatre and we all wish them, the best of luck on the ‘Circuit’.
October—Month of The Rosary: The Rosary will be said at the Grotto on the Virginia Road for the month of October at 7.30pm, every evening except Saturdays. All are very welcome to come along and pray for their many intentions.
Bridge: Bridge takes place in the Hotel Bailie on every Tuesday evening and new members are always most welcome.
Bailieborough Group of Parishes: Services: Sunday 27th October: Bailieborough 10:45am: Morning Prayer, Sunday Club, Youth Fellowship, followed by tea and coffee.
Knockbride 12noon, Morning Prayer and Sunday Club.
Bailieborough Mens/ Hen’s Shed: The Hen’s Shed currently meets each Wednesday evening in the Bexcourt Centre from 7:15 till 9pm, and each Thursday morning in the Library from 10 till 12 noon. The group is open to women over the age of 18 living in or around Bailieborough. Contact: Maria at: bailieboroughhensshed@gmail.com or find us on Facebook for further information.
The Men’s Shed currently meets every Tuesday morning form 10am till 12 noon in the Bexcourt Centre. The group is open to men over the age of 18 living in or around Bailieborough, contact Matthew at bailieboroughmensshed@gmail.com or find us on Facebook for further information.
Christianity Explored Course: A ‘Christianity Explored’ course will take place from
8-9pm at The Courthouse in Bailieborough, beginning on Wednesday 23rd of October. This is a 6-week course designed to give you time and space to think about the big questions of life and to explore the life Jesus. Open to everyone and anyone who is interested, all you need to do is show up! For more information, please contact Rev. Ian Horner on 087 6223609.
Bailieborough Creative Hub: Bailieborough Creative Hub presents ‘A Haunting’–an
eerie, hair raising theatrical event, with ghostly tales and deathly poems in the Courthouse, Bailieborough on Thursday, October 31st at 7.00pm. Free admission.
Suitable for all who want a scare in their lives. Be early as there is limited seating available!
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to son Haydn, daughter-in-law Vivienne, sisters Joan and Hilary, extended family, neighbours and friends on the death of Sonia Griffin (nee Moore), Lower Main Street, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan and formerly Ballinamona, Woodenbridge, Co. Wicklow, who passed away suddenly at her residence on Monday, October 7th, 2019. Sonia was predeceased by her husband John. Sonia’s Funeral Service took place in Bailieborough Parish Church on Thursday, October 10th followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
Bowls: Bailieborough Community Bowls continue in the Community Centre on Wednesday evenings at 8.00pm. New members—both male and female are most welcome.
‘Trick or Treat’ for Temple Street: ‘Trick or Treat’ for Temple St. is back this year and we will be holding our fundraiser in Tesco, Bailieborough on Friday the 25th and Saturday, 26th of October, from 10am -5pm on both days. On Friday, we will be holding a Monster Cake Sale in store, where we will be having lots of fun with fancy dress, face painting and music and colouring for the kids and adults if they want to join in .. If anyone would would like to bake for the Cake Sale, all donations would be very gratefully recieved in store on the Thursday or Friday.
On SatUrday, we will be hold a ‘Monster Raffle’ with some amazing prizes!! So dont miss out on all the fun and also don’t forget, all donations go to Temple St Children’s Hospital. We are so close to making it to our 5 million euro target and with your help we can definitely deliver. So let’s do it for the kids !!
Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd’s Annual Variety Concert will be held on Friday, 15th and Saturday, 16th November. We are looking for local talent to take part…..if interested, please contact Edel on 086 1004030.
Irish Red Cross: Bailieborough Branch: The Bailieborough Branch of the Irish Red Cross are organising a ‘First Aid Course’ in the Resource House, commencing on Monday. November 4th. The course will be of six weeks duration and will take place every Monday night from 7.30pm to 10.00pm. For further information, please contact Julie at 086 8968 928.
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to daughter Geraldine (Mc Mahon), son Thomas (USA), son in law Joe, daughter in law Monica, grandchildren Paul, Mairead, Niamh and Declan, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends on the death of Margaret (Peggy) Lynch (nee Mc Cluskey) Drumeague, Bailieborough, Co Cavan who passed away peacefully at Killmainhamwood Nursing Home on Saturday, October 12th, 2019. Peggy was. predeceased by her husband Matthias and son Sean. Peggy’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Brigid’s Church, Knockbride East on Tuesday, October 15th with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Computers for Farmers: Help is at hand for farmers, who need training in Basic Computers, On-line Herd Registration Form Filling, Internet and email, Farm Record Keeping, Health and Safety etc. Classes are free and are commencing on Monday evenings in Bailieborough Business Centre at 7pm. To book a place contact Noelette Dolan on 087 9293531 or Elizabeth on 087 6190040.
Walk, Jog, Run or Crawl! Run, walk, crawl or jog every Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Community Centre, Chapel Road, Bailieborough at 8pm. It’s free!!!! And there is no catch! All newcomers welcome. Also the Saturday morning Leisure Group Cycle is back and takes place on Saturday mornings leaving from the Community Centre, Bailieborough at 9.00AM. Please bring euros for coffee stop and all welcome.
Deepest Condolences: Deepest Condolences are extended to wife Vera, family Mervyn, Pamela, Anita, Linda, Melody and Nigel, sisters Maud, Gladys, Sadie, Eva and Muriel, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren Benjamin, Rebecca, Ricky, Kyle, Adam, Kelly, Ellis, Amy, Jake, Isaac, Rachel, Tristan and Chayce, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law and extended family and friends on the death of John E Roundtree, Latachment, Tierworker, Kells, Co. Meath,/ Tierworker, Cavan who passed away peacefully, at Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan on Sunday, October 13th, 2019. John was predeceased by his baby son Eric. John’s Funeral Service took place in Bailieborough Parish Church on Tuesday, October 15th with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. .
Irish Dancing Classes: Irish Dancing Classes take place every Thursday evening from 6.00 to 8.00pm, in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. For further details, please contact: Tracy at 085 771 2282.
Citizen’s Information: The service takes place every Tuesday from 1.30pm to 2.30pm in the Library— providing information, advice and advocacy supports to everyone on Social welfare, employment, Pensions, Health, Tax etc… No appointment necessary.
Bailieborough ‘Lend A Hand’: ‘Lend a Hand’ is for the elderly and vulnerable in the Bailieborough area. Just give us a call if you need a job done, or even just a chat. Phone Ann on 042 9694825.
Baptism Dates in St. Annes for November and December 2019: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church– November 3rd (Sunday, 12.30pm), November 16th (Saturday, 1.30pm), December 1st (Sunday, 12.30pm), December 14th (Saturday, 1.30pm), December 15th (Sunday, 12.30pm) and Sunday, December 29th (Sunday, 12.30pm).
Bailieborough Library: The Craft Group are still going strong with many great memories and hopefully more to come! Not just a craft group, but a place to come, have a cuppa, learn new talents, make new friends and feel very welcome. Everyone is welcome every Friday morning drop in from 10am to 1pm!
Book Club 6pm-7pm on the last Thursday of every month; Lit Lab writers group every second Tuesday. Contact 042 9665779 for details on any of the above.
Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd Committee is available to help cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information, contact: Edel Fox 086 1004030.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held in: The Health Centre, Kells Road on Wednesdays at 8.30pm.
Looking forward to seeing you all at THE 16TH GALLANT 5KM/10KM CHALLENGE: In aid of St Christopher’s Hospice Cavan takes place on Saturday 26th October 2019. This event will start and finish at MacSeains Bar, Cornafean and will be marked out and stewarded along the route to guide you along the way to whichever distance you decide to participate in. Main sponsors of this years event are Hyland Hardware, Ballyhaise, KORE Insulation, Kilnaleck and Dobson’s Hardware, Arvagh. Special thanks to them for their kind support.
Over the previous 15 years the Challenge has been an outstanding success raising €413,000 for this wonderful cause. There will be loads of surprises and craic on the day and it will be a fantastic day for the family. Entry fee on the day to participate in the Challenge is voluntary. Registration for the Challenge takes place from 12 noon and the Challenge kicks off at 1pm sharp. Anyone wishing to donate to this very worthy cause can do so by leaving donations in the Village Foodstore ,Crossdoney. All donations are greatly accepted.
Sponsorship cards or information on the Challenge are available from St Christopher’s Hospice 049-4332999, Ciaran Weir 086-0753309, William Hughes on 086-3584700 and Village Foodstore in Crossdoney. Please COME ALONG and support this worthy cause!!