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Bailieborough News. October 23rd 2017. Matthew J. Cullen.
/in News /by Lee McDonnell32 County Honda Challenge:
Tomorrow morning, Thursday, October 26th, 32 Honda 50/ 70/ 90’s and their support crews and vehicles will leave from Kangley’s, Main St., at 9.00am to take part in what will be a massive undertaking to try and complete the ’32 County Honda Challenge’ and in doing so, they hope to raise funds for Bumbleance—The Children’s National Ambulance Service. The event will take 5 days to complete and they hope to have travelled through the 32 counties when they arrive back in Bailieborough on Monday evening. So, come out early on Thursday morning to wish these hardy souls well on their journey and if you cannot make it on Thursday, then please welcome them back on Monday evening.
The list of towns that the bikes will be passing through each day, is as follows:
Thursday 26th October:
Kingscourt (Cavan), Drogheda (Louth), Skerries (Dublin), Ashbourne (Meath), Maynooth (Kildare), Blessington (Wicklow),
Carlow Town (Carlow), Leighlin Road (Laois), Kilkenny Town (Kilkenny).
Friday 27th October: New Ross (Wexford), Carrick-On-Suir (Waterford)
Clonmel (Tipperary), Mitchelstown and Mallow (Cork), Kilbeheny (Limerick)
Killarney, Tralee and Listowel (Kerry).
Saturday 28th October:
Ennis (Clare), Loughrea and Ballinasloe (Galway),
Shannonbridge (Offaly), Frenchpark (Roscommon), Athlone (Westmeath),
Longford Town (Longford), Carrick-On-Shannon (Leitrim), Charlestown (Mayo), Sligo Town (Sligo).
Sunday 29th October:
Bundoran (Donegal), Enniskillen (Fermanagh), Omagh (Tyrone), Derry City (Derry), Ballymena (Antrim).
Monday 30th October:
Lurgan and Keady (Armagh), Gilford (Down), Castleblayney (Monaghan), Shercock and Bailieborough (Cavan).
If you have friends, relatives or workmates along any of the routes, please ask them to come out and encourage the riders on this epic fundraiser.
All support and donations are much appreciated.
‘Scary Walk’!!:
The Midsummer Festival and Christmas Lights committee are hosting a ‘Scary Walk ‘for all the family on Friday next, 27th October at 7pm from St Anne’s car park (beside the lake). Please come and support. Entry fee: €10 per family, €5 per child. Fun, hot drinks and nibbles, face painting and plenty of scary stuff!!!! Join your ‘Community frights for Christmas Lights’!!
Bailieboro Cancer Comfort presents “A Community Variety Concert” on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th November 2017, in Bailieborough Community Centre at 8.30pm. €10 entrance fee at the door. Please come and enjoy a good night’s entertainment.
Bailieborough Tidy Towns:
Bailieborough Tidy Towns request that no posters or advertisements be put up in the Town area that is Main Street, all approach roads from the 50k signs in to the town, the roundabouts and the fence opposite Tesco. We thank you for your cooperation.
Bailieborough School of Music:
Lotto results for 21/10/17. Numbers Drawn; 6, 7, 20, 24. No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Donna Mullen, Maio; Aoife and Lian Moore, Bracklin; Sean Clarke, c/o Fox’s; John Ed Sheanon, Market Sq. Jackpot next week, €2,000.
St. Annes N.S. celebrates its 60th Anniversary this year:
The school intends to mark this occasion and wishes to compile a collection of Photographs associated with the school. If you have any photographs to add to this important collection, please call to the school office where photographs will be scanned. All original photographs will be returned.
Bailieborough Celtic AFC:
Winter Academy for under 7’s and under 8’s year born 2010/2011. Price €20 per child to cover registration and weekly subs over 8 week period. Beginning Saturday 28th October depending on numbers. Contact Keith Burke on (086) 163 1538 for further information.
Deepest Sympathy:
Deepest Sympathy is extended to family Sinead, Fiona, Sam and Joan, mother Nora, sister Mary, brother in law Declan, grandchildren Conor, Cian, Daniel, Ryan, Sophie and Alex, sons-in-law Peter and Tom, Sam’s partner Lisa, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and beloved pets Mara and Trixie on the death of Brian (Timothy) Duggan, Twin Oaks, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away suddenly on Monday, 16th October, 2017, at his residence. Brian’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church, on Thursday, October 19th followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
East Cavan Gaels: Hurling Club:
East Cavan Gaels are currently recruiting minor and adult players to join their Club, to enter into competitions for the first time, starting with a new 9-a-side league. All adults/minors from the entire region i.e. Bailieborough, Shercock, Killann, Knockbride, Killinkere, Mullagh areas, who wish to join us are invited to come along. Training takes place every Sunday morning in Kingscourt at 11.00am.
‘Vincent’s Shop’, Main St:
Our Vincent’s Shop on Main Street has now decided to open during lunchtimes, so our opening hours have now changed to Monday ,Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10am to 4pm. Saturday, 10am to 1pm and 8pm to 9pm on Thursday’s for late night shopping. Please donate any unwanted Halloween costumes and any paper or plastic bags as well as clothes, household and bric a brac as normal. Thank you for all the donations received since our last appeal—it’s greatly appreciated.
Cavan Masters:
Good luck to the Bailieborough players who will be part of the Cavan Masters Team that will be playing Sligo in the Masters All Semi-finals in Drumlish on Saturday next, October 28th, at 5pm.
Classes at the B.D.A. Centre:
Beginners Class: We have Computers for beginners taking place in Bailieborough Business Centre, course is free. Phone: 042-96 94 716 or 086-794-9739 to reserve your place.
Hardtimes Chorus 3 Weeks to go to our brand new show ‘Thank You For The Music’ in St Anne’s Church, Bailieborough at 8pm. Tickets are now on sale costing €15 each from Bailie Stores, Bailie Hotel, Supervalu and after all weekend Mass’s in St Anne’s Church. FRIDAY 10th NOVEMBER is the date you need put in your diary, it’s a show you won’t want to miss. Our best yet! Spread the word and get your ticket soon.
Christmas Lights:
New lights have been ordered for the Town which will include Churches, Christmas Tree and Library and some light weight lights for across the street, to add to existing the ones. The Committee are preparing a Christmas booklet and would appreciate any donations or advertisements from business in the local area. They are also looking for content from any club or any organisation in the town—from the year 2017. Please contact any committee member. Santa will be on the Market Square on Saturday, December 2nd. Looking for all your support and also volunteers to help put up the lights next month!
Skills for Work – Free Computer Training Locally
Skills for Work are currently organising a number of Computer Courses locally in the Enterprise Centre in Bailieboro. Courses include Spreadsheets, Word and Computers for Farmers. If you are employed, self –employed or farming, these courses are free.
All enquiries can be directed to Mary – Skills for Work, Cavan on 087 9731103 or email marydalton@cmetb.ie or Regina Clark ALO on 049 8553528 or emailreginaclarke@cmetb.ie
Knockbride Fun Run:
Tunnyduff N.S. Parents Association are organising a 5k fun-run as well as a 10k run on Sunday next, 29th October at 1.30pm. Registration takes place from 12pm onwards at Tunnyduff Community Hall. Refreshments will be available after the run. All support will be greatly appreciated.
Learn to Jive:
‘Learn to Jive’ with Mairéad Gaffney and Craig Lovett. Five week course commencing at 8.30pm on Tuesday, 7th November in The Hideout, Bailieborough. No partner needed. Contact 086 1763044/ 086 1928568 for further details.
Baby and Toddler Group:
Bailieborough Library Baby and Toddler Group starts back every Wednesday at the earlier time of 10am. All babies, toddlers, parents and minders are welcome. No charge.
Irish Dance Classes:
Irish Dance Classes with World Champion Dancers, Aishling and Emma Fox takes place in Tierworker Hall on Wednesday and Friday evenings. All levels welcome. For more information, please contact: 087 205 9128 or 087 969 9235.
Baptism Dates in St. Annes for October and November 2017:
The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–November 12th (Sunday, 12.30pm,) November 26th (Sunday 12.30pm), December 9th (Saturday, 1.30pm) and December 17th (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.
Citizens Information every Tuesday 1.30pm-2.30pm on a first come first served basis; 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 23rd October 2017
Things beginning to quieten down……
Under 6/8/10; Great work going on with both groups. We lost this week’s sessions due to the stormy conditions but we are ready again for this week. Some games v local opposition coming up soon. Well done to all especially our new recruits. Training indoors every Thursday and Friday in Kingscourt and Bailieborough respectively.
Under 12/13; Our 2 sides performed very well on Wednesday last in Breffni. Round 2 this Wednesday.
Wednesdays U13 squad in Breffni.
Adult and Minor; We have entered into the Cavan 9 a side adult league beginning in November on the 3G. This will be our first ever taste of adult hurling in the club and will act as preparation for a full 15 a side team in 2018. Training for all adult and minor players will be on Sunday mornings in Kingscourt Stars GAA grounds at 11am sharp.
The week ahead;
Wednesday; U13 Breffni 3G 7pm.
Thursday;. Kingscourt indoors in the Community Centre U6/8/10 at 6.45.
Friday; Bailieborough indoors at the BCS sports hall U6/8 6-7. U10 7-8.
Sunday; Adult and minor training 11am in Kingscourt Stars GAA grounds.
THE GALLANT 5KM/10KM CHALLENGE:
In aid of St Christopher’s Hospice Cavan takes place on Saturday 28th October 2017. This event will start and finish at McSeains 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 are MacManus Pharmacies Cavan, O’Neill’s Pub and Shop in Redhills and Garry Smith from Smith’s Catering in Ballyconnell. Over the previous 13 years the Challenge has been an outstanding success raising €367,000 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. 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 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!!
Halloween Camps:
Tanagh Forest School (6-11yrs) and Tanagh Bush Camp Craft (12-15yrs) camps are running over the Halloween, 31st Oct, 1st Nov and 2nd Nov. Forest School is in the morning from 10am-1pm and Bush Camp Craft is in the afternoon from 2pm-5pm. Contact Philomena for more information 049-5552988 or email: info@tanaghoutdooreducation.com
Book early to avoid disappointment.
Get Ready, Get Steady, Go :
Have you taken time out to look after family or raise children? Would you like to meet new people and boost your confidence? Are you thinking about returning to work? If so then a new programme from Cavan /Monaghan Education and Training Board could be for you.
Get Ready, Get Steady, Go is open to women who are out of the workforce but are not on jobseekers’ payments. You can take part if you are on no payment, or on a payment such as Carer’s Allowance, Disability Allowance or One-Parent Family Payment. Classes will run two mornings a week in your local community. The programme will cover Personal Development and Health and Wellbeing. You will be able to develop a Personal Plan for your future. For more information contact Ceinwen on 087 1967888 or email ceinwenfergus@cmetb.ie
This project is supported by the Irish Government and the European Social Fund (ESF) as part of the programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning (PEIL) 2014-2020.
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.
CITIZENS INFORMATION:
Co. Cavan Citizens Information Outreach Service in Bailieboro (The Library) on Tuesdays, from 1.30pm – 2.30pm. This is a weekly service. Any enquiries 076 1075200.
Alcoholics Anonymous:
Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held in: The Health Centre, Kells Road on Wednesdays at 8.30pm.
Bailieborough News. October 16th 2017. Matthew J. Cullen.
/in News /by Lee McDonnellBailieborough Poetry Festival:
The 2017 Bailieborough Poetry Prize was awarded to Grainne Tobin from Co. Down, runner up was Christopher James from Nova Scotia. Many thanks to the Hotel Bailie for sponsoring this competition.
The Open Door Sessions:
This month’s ‘Open Door Sessions’ will take place on Friday next, October 20th in Nixys, The Square Bar (downstairs), commencing at 9.00pm. The artists taking part this month are: ‘Wayfarer’—Folk Band, Liz O’Hanlon—Drama and Ronan Leonard—singer/songwriter. All welcome for a great night’s entertainment.
Deepest Sympathy:
Deepest Sympathy is extended to sister Alice and brother-in-law Peter Kerr, nephews Ronan and Derek, cousins and extended family and friends on the death of Margaret Lynch, Lakeland, Tunnyduff, Bailieborough, Co, Cavan, who passed away on Thursday, 5th Oct. 2017, peacefully at Collage View Nursing Home, Cavan. Margaret’s Funeral Mass took place on Saturday, October 7th in St. Brigid’s Church, Knockbride West with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Bailieborough Men’s Shed:
Located at the Beckscourt Centre, the Men’s Shed is an excellent outlet for men to get together, enjoy their time, have a chat and learn new skills. All are welcome. Anyone interested or needing further details, please call into the Centre or call: 042 9694825.
Enrolment for Confirmation:
The students in 6th Class in St. Anne’s N.S., St. Felims N.S. and the Model N.S. who are to be confirmed on Sunday, March 4th, 2018 will be enrolled for the sacrament at the 7.00pm Vigil Mass on Saturday evening next, October 21st.
32 County Honda Challenge:
The launch night for the ’32 County Honda Challenge’ took place in Kangley’s Bar on Saturday last. This event hopes to raise funds for Bumbleance—The Children’s National Ambulance Service. On Thursday, October 26th, 32 Honda 50/ 70/ 90’s will leave from Kangley’s at 9.00am and over the following 5 days, they hope to travel through the 32 counties, raising funds for the Children’s Ambulance Service.
The list of towns that the bikes will be passing through each day, is as follows:
Thursday 26th October:
Kingscourt (Cavan), Drogheda (Louth), Skerries (Dublin), Ashbourne (Meath), Maynooth (Kildare), Blessington (Wicklow),
Carlow Town (Carlow), Leighlin Road (Laois), Kilkenny Town (Kilkenny).
Friday 27th October:
New Ross (Wexford), Carrick-On-Suir (Waterford)
Clonmel (Tipperary), Mitchelstown and Mallow (Cork), Kilbeheny (Limerick)
Killarney, Tralee and Listowel (Kerry).
Saturday 28th October:
Ennis (Clare), Loughrea and Ballinasloe (Galway),
Shannonbridge (Offaly), Frenchpark (Roscommon), Athlone (Westmeath),
Longford Town (Longford), Carrick-On-Shannon (Leitrim), Charlestown (Mayo), Sligo Town (Sligo).
Sunday 29th October:
Bundoran (Donegal), Enniskillen (Fermanagh), Omagh (Tyrone), Derry City (Derry), Ballymena (Antrim).
Monday 30th October:
Lurgan and Keady (Armagh), Gilford (Down), Castleblayney (Monaghan), Shercock and Bailieborough (Cavan).
All support and donations are much appreciated.
Bailieboro Cancer Comfort presents “A Community Variety Concert” on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th November 2017, in Bailieborough Community Centre at 8.30pm. €10 entrance fee at the door. Please come and enjoy a good night’s entertainment.
Bailieborough School of Music:
Lotto results for 14/10/17. Numbers Drawn; 1, 8, 16, 23. No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Nicola Rogers, Knockbride; Seamus & Cara Clarke, Drumooslin; Elizabeth Ruxton, c/o Crossons; Margaret Carolan, Lisnalea. Jackpot next week, €1,900.
St. Annes N.S. celebrates its 60th Anniversary this year:
The school intends to mark this occasion and wishes to compile a collection of Photographs associated with the school. If you have any photographs to add to this important collection, please call to the school office where photographs will be scanned. All original photographs will be returned.
East Cavan Gaels: Hurling Club:
East Cavan Gaels are currently recruiting minor and adult players to join their Club, to enter into competitions for the first time, starting with a new 9-a-side league. All adults/minors from the entire region i.e. Bailieborough, Shercock, Killann, Knockbride, Killinkere, Mullagh areas, who wish to join us are invited to come along. Training takes place every Sunday morning in Kingscourt at 11.00am.
‘Vincent’s Shop’, Main St:
Our Vincent’s Shop on Main Street has now decided to open during lunchtimes, so our opening hours have now changed to Monday ,Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10am to 4pm. Saturday, 10am to 1pm and 8pm to 9pm on Thursday’s for late night shopping. Please donate any unwanted Halloween costumes and any paper or plastic bags as well as clothes, household and bric a brac as normal. Thank you for all the donations received since our last appeal—it’s greatly appreciated.
Classes at the B.D.A. Centre: Beginners Class: We have Computers for beginners taking place in Bailieborough Business Centre, course is free. Phone: 042-96 94 716 or 086-794-9739 to reserve your place.
Hardtimes Chorus will present “Thank You for the Music” a wonderful concert in aid of St Anne’s Church Renovation Project. Tickets are now available in St Anne’s Parish Office (Curate’s House), Virginia Road on Mondays from 10.30am to 3.30pm, Thursday’s from 10.00am to 3.30pm and Fridays from 2.00pm to 6.00pm, Super Valu, Bailie Stores and the Bailie Hotel. Tickets will also be available after weekend Masses. Your support would be much appreciated. The Show date is Friday 10th November 2017 at 8 pm in St Anne’s Church. Admission €15.00.
Skills for Work – Free Computer Training Locally
Skills for Work are currently organising a number of Computer Courses locally in the Enterprise Centre in Bailieboro. Courses include Spreadsheets, Word and Computers for Farmers. If you are employed, self –employed or farming, these courses are free.
All enquiries can be directed to Mary – Skills for Work, Cavan on 087 9731103 or email marydalton@cmetb.ie or Regina Clark ALO on 049 8553528 or emailreginaclarke@cmetb.ie
Cavan Birdwatch:
Cavan Birdwatch outing to the Sligo coast on Sunday 22nd of October to see Barnacle Geese and winter migrants.
Meet in Cartron car park, Sligo town, at 11.00 a.m. All are welcome. Contact cavanbirdwatching@gmail.com or 087 7735487 for more information.
Bailieborough Community Indoor Bowls:
Bailieborough Community Indoor Bowls take place every Tuesday evening in the Community Centre, Chapel Road at 8.00pm. New members are always most welcome.
Baby and Toddler Group:
Bailieborough Library Baby and Toddler Group starts back every Wednesday at the earlier time of 10am. All babies, toddlers, parents and minders are welcome. No charge.
Irish Dance Classes:
Irish Dance Classes with World Champion Dancers, Aishling and Emma Fox takes place in Tierworker Hall on Wednesday and Friday evenings. All levels welcome. For more information, please contact: 087 205 9128 or 087 969 9235.
Baptism Dates in St. Annes for October and November 2017:
The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–October 22nd (Sunday, 12.0pm), November 11th (Saturday 1.30pm) and November 26th (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.
Citizens Information every Tuesday 1.30pm-2.30pm on a first come first served basis; 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 16th October 2017
Under 6/8/10; Great work going on with both groups. Well done to all especially our new recruits. Training indoors every Thursday and Friday in Kingscourt and Bailieborough respectively.
Under 12/13; Floodlights still out of action in Breffni so we try again this coming Wednesday.
Under 16; The Ballymachugh tournament has been postponed to a later date.
RIP; It is with great sadness that we learned of the untimely passing, after a bravely fought illness, of Teresa Raleigh from the Caiseal Gaels hurling club in Mayo. We hosted Caiseal Gaels in Bailieborough for National Feile in 2015 and Teresa was the driving force of her club in her capacity as Chairperson of the club and we have great memories of a great weekend in her company. We send condolences to her husband Michael and son Michael Jr. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam uasal.
Adult and Minor; We have entered into the Cavan 9 a side adult league beginning in November on the 3G. This will be our first ever taste of adult hurling in the club and will act as preparation for a full 15 a side team in 2018. Training for all adult and minor players will be on Sunday mornings in Kingscourt Stars GAA grounds at 11am sharp.
The week ahead;
Wednesday; U13 Breffni 3G 7pm.
Thursday; .Kingscourt indoors in the Community Centre U6/8/10 at 6.45.
Friday; Bailieborough indoors at the BCS sports hall U6/8 6-7. U10 7-8.
Sunday; Adult and minor training 11am in Kingscourt Stars GAA grounds.
THE GALLANT 5KM/10KM CHALLENGE:
In aid of St Christopher’s Hospice Cavan takes place on Saturday 28th October 2017. This event will start and finish at McSeains 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 are MacManus Pharmacies Cavan, O’Neill’s Pub and Shop in Redhills and Garry Smith from Smith’s Catering in Ballyconnell. Over the previous 13 years the Challenge has been an outstanding success raising €367,000 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. 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 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!!
Halloween Camps:
Tanagh Forest School (6-11yrs) and Tanagh Bush Camp Craft (12-15yrs) camps are running over the Halloween, 31st Oct, 1st Nov and 2nd Nov. Forest School is in the morning from 10am-1pm and Bush Camp Craft is in the afternoon from 2pm-5pm. Contact Philomena for more information 049-5552988 or email: info@tanaghoutdooreducation.com
Book early to avoid disappointment.
Get Ready, Get Steady, Go :
Have you taken time out to look after family or raise children? Would you like to meet new people and boost your confidence? Are you thinking about returning to work? If so then a new programme from Cavan /Monaghan Education and Training Board could be for you.
Get Ready, Get Steady, Go is open to women who are out of the workforce but are not on jobseekers’ payments. You can take part if you are on no payment, or on a payment such as Carer’s Allowance, Disability Allowance or One-Parent Family Payment. Classes will run two mornings a week in your local community. The programme will cover Personal Development and Health and Wellbeing. You will be able to develop a Personal Plan for your future. For more information contact Ceinwen on 087 1967888 or email ceinwenfergus@cmetb.ie
This project is supported by the Irish Government and the European Social Fund (ESF) as part of the programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning (PEIL) 2014-2020.
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.
CITIZENS INFORMATION: Co. Cavan Citizens Information Outreach Service in Bailieboro (The Library) on Tuesdays, from 1.30pm – 2.30pm. This is a weekly service. Any enquiries 076 1075200.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held in: The Health Centre, Kells Road on Wednesdays at 8.30pm.
Bailieborough News. October 12th 2017.
/in News /by PetraBailieborough News. October 12th 2017. Matthew J. Cullen.
Bailieborough Poetry Festival
Sincere thanks to all who supported Bailieborough Poetry Festival events last weekend. The success of this festival has been made possible by those of you who attended in such large numbers. A special word of thanks to Fiona Burke and all the staff of Bailieborough library whose assistance has been invaluable also to Peter Murtagh for his continued generosity in providing us with a wonderful venue.
Bailieborough Shamrocks ‘Lip Sync’
Congratulations to Bailieborough’s own ‘Hardtimes Chorus’ who were the winners of the Bailieborough Shamrocks ‘Lip Sync Battle’ held in the Killinkere Leisure Centre on Saturday night last. Well done also to all the other acts who contributed to such a brilliant show and well done to the hard working committee from Bailieborough Shamrocks on hosting such a terrific event.
John Paul II Award
Congratulations to the following students from Bailieborough Community School who received their John Paul II Award from Bishop Leo O’Reilly at a special presentation ceremony in the Cavan Crystal Hotel: Amy Smyth, Kirsten Lokko, David Kivlehan, Sean Halton, Danny Halpin, Andrea Arellano, Grace Denning, Lucy O’Neill, Chloe Hogan, Calum Gorham, Smilte Kazlaite, Kevin Molloy, Ronan Moore, Kate McKenna, Aiden O’Connell, Conor Proudfoot, Padraig Reilly, Adrian Smith and Enda Traynor.
The Open Door Sessions
This month’s ‘Open Door Sessions’ will take place on Friday, October 20th in Nixys, The Square Bar (downstairs), commencing at 9.00pm. The artists taking part this month are: ‘Wayfarer’—Folk Band, Liz O’Hanlon—Drama and Ronan Leonard—singer/songwriter. All welcome for a great night’s entertainment.
Deepest Sympathy
Deepest Sympathy is extended to son Malachy, mother Tish, father Martin, brother Adam, Sally-Ann, step children, Justin, Roxanne , Harrison, grandchildren and extended family and his biker friends on the death of Clark Duffy, formerly of Laytown, Co Meath and Bailieborough, Co Cavan who died on Monday, 25th Sept 2017 following a motor cycle accident. Clark’s Funeral Service took place on Friday, September 29th with cremation afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
Deepest Sympathy is extended to partner Esko, mother Ita, father Paddy, brother Rory, sister Mary, sister-in-law Geraldine, brother-in-law Brian, nieces Maria, Lily and Eve, nephew Tom and extended family and friends on the death of Piaras Clarke Sario, Phibsboro, Dublin and late of Kells Road, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully, at St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown on Sunday, October 1st. Piaras’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Chapel on Tuesday morning, October 3rd followed by cremation in Lakeland Crematorium, Cavan.
Baptism Dates in St. Annes for October and November 2017: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–October 14th (Saturday, 1.30pm), October 22nd (Sunday, 12.0pm), November 11th (Saturday 1.30pm) and November 26th (Sunday 12.30pm).
‘Free Irish Classes’
FREE Irish Classes, starting at the Library on Tuesday, October 17th at 2pm. This course is accredited and facilitated by a qualified tutor. Places are limited and may be subject to conditions. Phone 042 9665779 for enquiries.
HARVEST THANKSGIVING:
The Annual Harvest Thanksgiving will take place at the Saturday and Sunday Masses next weekend October 14th and 15th. If you have any produce, that you would like displayed, please contact, Marie Guckian or Geraldine Reilly.
Public Meeting on Rural Crime
A Public Meeting on ‘Let’s Stop Rural Crime’ will take place in the Hotel Bailie on Monday evening next, October 16th, commencing at 7.30pm. This meeting will be hosted by local T.D., Niamh Smyth, with guest speaker, Jim O’Callaghan, Fianna Fail Spokesperson on Justice and Equality. All are most welcome to attend.
Bailieborough Men’s Shed
Located at the Beckscourt Centre, the Men’s Shed is an excellent outlet for men to get together, enjoy their time, have a chat and learn new skills. All are welcome. Anyone interested or needing further details, please call into the Centre or call: 042 9694825.
32 County Honda Challenge
The launch night for the ’32 County Honda Challenge’ will take place in Kangley’s Bar on Saturday next, October 14th, commencing at 9.30pm. This event hopes to raise funds for Bumbleance—The Children’s National Ambulance Service. On Thursday, October 26th, 32 Honda 50’s will leave from Kangleys at 9.00am and over the following 5 days, they hope to travel through the 32 counties, raising funds for the Childrens Ambulance Service. All are welcome to the Launch Night, where music will be provided and a raffle will also take place.
Bailieborough School of Music
Lotto results for 30/09/17. Numbers Drawn; 1, 2, 10, 23. No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Mairead Donnellan, Leitrim; Peter Brady; Thomas Cunningham, Tattyreagh; Patsy Clarke, Cross.
Lotto results for 7/10/17. Numbers Drawn; 3, 8, 19, 22. No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Oisin Sheridan, Cloverhill; Marion Carolan, Lisgrey Gardens; Brendan and Collette Gavin, Rakeevan; Philip Sheridan, Galboly. Jackpot next week, €1,800.
Congratulations and Well Done
Huge congratulations to local man, Killian Heery who was crowned The National Adventure Race Champion 2017 after his win in the Quest Adventure Race in Killarney on Saturday last.
With wins in Dingle, Moxie and Achill Adventure Races, already this year, Killian wins his second National in 2017 along with the Triathlon Ireland Duathlon Series.
East Cavan Gaels: Hurling Club
East Cavan Gaels are currently recruiting minor and adult players to join their Club, to enter into competitions for the first time, starting with a new 9-a-side league. All adults/minors from the entire region i.e. Bailieborough, Shercock, Killann, Knockbride, Killinkere, Mullagh areas, who wish to join us are invited to come along.
Classes at the B.D.A. Centre
Beginners Class: We have Computers for beginners taking place in Bailieborough Business Centre, course is free. Phone: 042-96 94 716 or 086-794-9739 to reserve your place.
Mountainlodge Tractor Run
On Sunday next, October 15th, the Annual Mountain Lodge ‘Tractor Run’ will take place. All tractors—old or new and all vintage cars are welcome. Proceeds in aid of the Children’s Ward in Cavan General Hospital. For further details, please contact Samuel on 086 822 6879 or Aidan at 086 386 1103.
Hardtimes Chorus will present “Thank You for the Music” a wonderful concert in aid of St Anne’s Church Renovation Project. Tickets are now available in St Anne’s Parish Office (Curate’s House), Virginia Road on Mondays from 10.30am to 3.30pm, Thursday’s from 10.00am to 3.30pm and Fridays from 2.00pm to 6.00pm, Super Valu, Bailie Stores and the Bailie Hotel. Tickets will also be available after weekend Masses from October 8th. Your support would be much appreciated. The Show date is Friday 10th November 2017 at 8 pm in St Anne’s Church. Admission €15.00.
Social Dancing: Our monthly dance takes place in the Community Centre on Saturday next, 14th of October. Music is by J & S Sound. This group is well known for its soft melodious music and has a big following. It should be a great night. Supper to refresh you will be provided. All welcome.
Cavan Birdwatch: Cavan Birdwatch outing to the Sligo coast on Sunday 22nd of October to see Barnacle Geese and winter migrants.
Meet in Cartron car park, Sligo town, at 11.00 a.m. All are welcome. Contact cavanbirdwatching@gmail.com or 087 7735487 for more information.
Bailieborough Community Indoor Bowls: Bailieborough Community Indoor Bowls take place every Tuesday evening in the Community Centre, Chapel Road at 8.00pm. New members are always most welcome.
Baby and Toddler Group: Bailieborough Library Baby and Toddler Group starts back every Wednesday at the earlier time of 10am. All babies, toddlers, parents and minders are welcome. No charge.
Irish Dance Classes: Irish Dance Classes with World Champion Dancers, Aishling and Emma Fox takes place in Tierworker Hall on Wednesday and Friday evenings. All levels welcome. For more information, please contact: 087 205 9128 or 087 969 9235.
Bailieborough Library
Everyday Irish – Tuesday evenings 3pm to 5pm
Beginner Conversational Irish Class for Adults who would like to learn the basics.
Ipads with Social Media for Beginners – Wednesday afternoons 2.15pm-4pm. This course will help those wanting to get to grips with Social Media using IPADs. (IPADS are provided). Contact:042 9665779 or
email: fburke@cavancoco.ie
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.
Citizens Information every Tuesday 1.30pm-2.30pm on a first come first served basis; 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 9th October 2017
Under 6/8/10;
Indoor hurling is now fully back up and running in both Kingscourt on Thursdays and Bailieborough on Fridays. It has been one of the best new starts in many years with lots of new players joining the fun. Let’s keep up the good work. New players always welcome. Equipment supplied.
Above; Kingscourt U6/8/10s.
Above; Bailieborough group U6/8s.
Above; Bailieborough group U10s.
Under 12/13; Floodlight failure coupled with horrendous weather conditions put paid to the first round of the U13 which is now going to start this coming Wednesday on the 3G. Fermanagh, Longford and Cavan teams will make for a good evenings hurling.
Under 14; Commiserations to our U14s in the Championship Final on Monday last. A solid first half performance was undone by a physically more powerful Cootehill side.
ECG joint captains Conor and Colin.
Mondays U14 championship final squad.
Under 16; The Ballymachugh tournament has been postponed to a later date.
Adult and Minor; We have entered into the Cavan 9 a side adult league beginning in November on the 3G. This will be our first ever taste of adult hurling in the club and will act as preparation for a full 15 a side team in 2018. Training for all adult and minor players will be on Sunday mornings in Kingscourt Stars GAA grounds at 11am sharp.
The week ahead;
Wednesday; U13 Breffni 3G 7pm.
Thursday; .Kingscourt indoors in the Community Centre U6/8/10 at 6.45.
Friday; Bailieborough indoors at the BCS sports hall U6/8 6-7. U10 7-8.
Saturday;
Sunday; Adult and minor training 11am in Kingscourt Stars GAA grounds.
THE GALLANT 5KM/10KM CHALLENGE
In aid of St Christopher’s Hospice Cavan takes place on Saturday 28th October 2017. This event will start and finish at McSeains 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 are MacManus Pharmacies Cavan, O’Neill’s Pub and Shop in Redhills and Garry Smith from Smith’s Catering in Ballyconnell. Over the previous 13 years the Challenge has been an outstanding success raising €367,000 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. 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 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!!
Halloween Camps: Tanagh Forest School (6-11yrs) and Tanagh Bush Camp Craft (12-15yrs) camps are running over the Halloween, 31st Oct, 1st Nov and 2nd Nov. Forest School is in the morning from 10am-1pm and Bush Camp Craft is in the afternoon from 2pm-5pm. Contact Philomena for more information 049-5552988 or email: info@tanaghoutdooreducation.com
Book early to avoid disappointment.
Get Ready, Get Steady, Go : Have you taken time out to look after family or raise children? Would you like to meet new people and boost your confidence? Are you thinking about returning to work? If so then a new programme from Cavan /Monaghan Education and Training Board could be for you.
Get Ready, Get Steady, Go is open to women who are out of the workforce but are not on jobseekers’ payments. You can take part if you are on no payment, or on a payment such as Carer’s Allowance, Disability Allowance or One-Parent Family Payment. Classes will run two mornings a week in your local community. The programme will cover Personal Development and Health and Wellbeing. You will be able to develop a Personal Plan for your future. For more information contact Ceinwen on 087 1967888 or email ceinwenfergus@cmetb.ie
This project is supported by the Irish Government and the European Social Fund (ESF) as part of the programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning (PEIL) 2014-2020.
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.
CITIZENS INFORMATION: Co. Cavan Citizens Information Outreach Service in Bailieboro (The Library) on Tuesdays, from 1.30pm – 2.30pm. This is a weekly service. Any enquiries 076 1075200.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held in: The Health Centre, Kells Road on Wednesdays at 8.30pm.