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Bailieborough News. November 13th 2017. Matthew J. Cullen.
/in News /by Lee McDonnellHardtimes Chorus:
WOW, what can we say? Just blown away by the audience on Friday night last! Absolutely great to see St. Anne’s Church full to capacity. Many thanks to all who came to the show and for all your lovely comments after the show, it makes 5 months of getting the show together, so well worth it all. To our Fantastic Choir, Musicians, Choir Manager, Musical Director and Crew, we thank you all so much. To Fr. Michael Router for the use of the beautiful St. Anne’s Church for our rehearsals and the church sacristans, thank you so much for all your help. Thanks to Paddy McDonald, David Coleman and Gavin Mackey who helped park the cars at St Annes Church for the concert and thank you all again so much for attending in such large numbers.
Bailieborough School of Music:
Lotto results for 11/11/17. Numbers Drawn; 2, 3, 4, 17. No Jackpot Winner. Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; John Dempsey, Cavan Rd; Martina Argue, Monaghanoose; Helena O’Reilly, Nolagh; Brid Smith, Rakeevan. Jackpot next week, €2,300.
32 County Honda Challenge:
On Saturday night next, November 18th, the proceeds from the recent ’32 County Honda Challenge’ will be presented to the National Children’s Ambulance Service in Kangley’s, commencing at 9.30pm. Music will be provided by ‘Shane O’ and all are most welcome to come along and have a great night’s entertainment and show support for a very good cause.
Deepest Sympathy:
Deepest Sympathy is extended to daughters, Teresa and Geraldine, sons in law Peter and Paul, brother Patrick, sister Mary, grandchildren, sister in law, nephew, nieces, relatives and friends on the death of John McCabe, Granafarna, Grouse Hall, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away on Saturday, 4th November 2017. John was predeceased by his wife Eileen some time ago. John’s Funeral Mass took place in St Mary’s Church, Clonaphilip on Monday, November 6th, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
New Bridge at the Town Lake:
The bridge at Town Lake Bailieborough has been completed, replacing the old wooden one with a concrete one. Cathaoirleach of Cavan County Council, Paddy McDonald sourced the concrete beam through Tom Farrelly from O’Reilly Brothers, Kingscourt. Cllr Sarah O’Reilly sourced funding through Bailieborough CE Scheme for the stainless steel handrails crafted and fitted by Martin McGuirk. Thank you to David Gorham from Carolan and Murphy for lifting the beam into place. A huge thank you to everyone involved. A great example of community working together!
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 to the town from the 50 kilometre signs in, the roundabouts and the fence opposite Tesco. For a few weeks, there were no signs to be seen, but lately they have made their way back. We thank you for your cooperation.
Bailieborough Children’s Playground:
AUTUMN CLEAN UP – THANK YOU!
Thank you to everyone who took time out of their schedules on Friday morning last to clean up our local playground in Bailieborough. It looks fantastic and it couldn’t have been done without all your help. Helpers included Sam Porter, Pat Argue, Nicholas O’Callaghan, Martin Murray and Seamus Sheridan. Thanks to the help of the local Community Employment Scheme and their manager Breffni Clarke who have it looking great! The Book Boxes have been temporarily removed and are going to be refurbished and replaced soon again.
Bailieborough Shamrock’s Underage:
The Underage AGM takes place on Saturday next, 18th November at 8.30pm in the Clubrooms in St Annes Park.
The Underage Presentation for the Underage Boys and Girls is on Saturday 25th November in the Community School from 5.30pm. All welcome to both events.
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.
Enrolment for First Communion:
The students in second class in St. Annes N.S., The Vale N.S. and in the Model School will be enrolled for the First Communion preparation programme at the 7.00pm Mass on Saturday evening next, November 18th.
Safe Pass:
Safe Pass course on Friday 14th December, fee €100 lunch included at Bailieborough Business Centre, Shercock Road. Please call 042-969-4716 or 086-794-9739 to reserve your place.
Bridge Results:
Tuesday, October 31st: First: John McGahan and Tom Moran, Second: Olive Kellett and Gemma McCabe. Best Gross: Teresa O’Reilly and Patsy Corcoran. Third: Pauline McEvoy and Rosaleen Keegan.
Tuesday, November 8th: First: Una Stafford and Vera Bell, Second: Tom Moran and John McGahan. Best Gross: Teresa O’Reilly and Rosaleen Mackey.
Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening in the Hotel Bailie at 8.00pm. New members are always most welcome.
St. Vincent DePaul:
Our Vincent’s Shop on Main Street has now decided to open during lunchtimes and an extra hour in the evenings and therefore our opening hours have now changed to: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10am to 5pm, Saturdays from 10am to 1pm and 7pm 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.
Farm Safety Talk:
Peter Gohery from Galway, a farm accident survivor, will give a talk on Farm Safety at the Library on Thursday, November 16th at 7.30pm. This high impact talk is a must for all farming families. Admission is FREE!
Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church:
An ‘Information Meeting’ for all parents of Servers, Choir Leaders, Sacristans, Volunteers, employees in the Parish (Bailieborough, Killann and Shercock) and all interested persons, will take place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Thursday, November 23rd at 7.30pm.
Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.:
Two great results for the Club’s Senior sides over the weekend. The Senior ‘A’ side had a hard fought 3—1 win over Navan side Parkvilla at the Vale Grounds on Friday evening, with Sean Clerkin, Jamie Fitzgerald and Tommy Rogers getting the all-important goals. With half the season gone, the side are still top of the table but many more hard games have still to be played.
The Reserve ‘B’ side had a great result in the local ‘derby’ match away to Virginia 0-2 Bailieboro Celtic on Saturday afternoon. Ciaran McCabe with the first goal and Tom Tully with the second ensured Bailieboro secured the points.
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.
Bailieborough Pioneer Association (PTAA):
Seniors or juniors wishing to join or re-join the association please contact: 086 3664097 or 086 4054000.
Cavan Institute:
To celebrate ‘College Awareness Week’, the Cavan Institute is holding an ‘Information Evening’ for parents of post primary students on Wednesday next, November 22nd at 7.30pm in its Cathedral Road Campus. Why not join them and find out the benefits of completing a PLC Course in Cavan Institute. Alternately, you and your son/daughter may also consider attending the ‘Drop In’ day on Saturday, November 25th from 12 noon to 4.00pm. These are great opportunities to chat to their staff, find out about the further education sector and discuss the options available to school leavers and adult learners, so don’t miss out!!
Baptism Dates in St. Annes for November and December 2017:
The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–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.
Local Fundraiser:
A Fundraiser in aid of the Steele family, Killinkere—who recently lost their family home through fire—will take place in Killinkere Leisure Centre on Saturday, November 18th at 8.30pm. The event will consist of a Table Quiz and Auction and all are most welcome to attend.
‘Doubt’:
Following a hugely successful run “Doubt “is back by popular demand at the Ramor Theatre on Friday 17th, Saturday18th, Friday 24th and Saturday 25th November at 8.00pm.
Directed by Padraic McIntyre this stunning play in which School Principal Sister Aloysius locks horns with Parish Priest Father Flynn in 1960’s New York. Who is right?… Who will win the battle? It might be left with the audience to decide. Booking 049 8547074 or www.ramortheatre.com
Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne (Breifne Historical Society)
Invites you to join them on Thursday 16th November 2017 at 8pm in the Pastoral Centre, St. Patrick’s College, Cavan for a lecture by Fr. Ultan McGoohan entitled, ‘The Noggin of Hell-Fire’—The Parish mission movement in Kilmore diocese 1850-80. All welcome.
Annual Christmas Parade of Lights Tractor Run and Family Fun Day
with special guests ‘Grassmen’ hosted by Active Agri Association.
All Vehicles must be—roadworthy and fully insured— welcome.
(Lorries, Tractors, Vans, Cars and Bikes).
Saturday 2nd December 2017.
Proceeds for the Children’s Ward in Cavan General Hospital.
Starting from Killinkere Leisure Centre at 4pm Sharp.
Registration €20 from 11am on the day.
Kids Peddle Tractor Parade at 3pm /Raffle on the day.
For More Details Contact one of the following numbers:
Floyd McNeill (086) 8739323, Charlie McCann (087)3992050, Peter O’Reilly (087)2734338, Alan Kieran (086)3352885, Martin Murray (086)3027193, Ryan Carroll (086)8957348, Pamela Chambers (086)3207728, Ciara Byers (087)7106882 or Gwen McNeill (086)1648714.
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. November 6th 2017. Matthew J. Cullen.
/in News /by Lee McDonnellHardtimes Chorus
Only a couple of days left until our new show in St Anne’s Church Bailieborough on Friday night next, 10th November. Have you got your tickets yet? Tickets at €15 now available in Bailie Stores, Hotel Bailie, Supervalu or on the door on the night. The show titled’ Thank You for the Music’ is a celebration of music and song from various artists and genres down the years. The Chorus, Director Claire Reilly and their backing musicians have devoted a huge amount of time and effort in preparing what will be a very special Musical treat. A Choir of 50 singers’ and10 musicians promises a night not to be missed in celebration of the renovation of our beloved St Anne’s Church. Show starts at 8pm, hope to see you all there.
Bailieborough School of Music:
Lotto results for 04/11/17. Numbers Drawn; 1, 9, 11, 20. No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Sharon Ledwith, Cloverhill; Donna Mullen, Maio; Shane Gorman, Borora Park; M Giles, Barrack St. Jackpot next week, €2,200.
32 County Honda Challenge:
On Thursday morning, October 26th, 30 riders on Honda 50’s/70’s/90’s and one Honda 90 trike left Bailieborough to take part in the 32 Counties Honda Challenge—which was to travel through the 32 counties on the island and in doing so to raise funds for ‘Bumbleance’ (The National Children’s Ambulance Service). It is hoped that the funds raised on this epic journey will go towards the purchase of a dedicated Children’s Ambulance for the North Eastern Region. The riders that took part were: Dwayne Lyng, Paddy Rodgers, Gary Gargan, Aidan Cunningham, Conor O’Reilly, Pauric Garvey, John Sheenan, Niall Mulligan (Mohill, Leitrim), Peter Crosby, John McDonald, Gordon Hall, Gary Soden, Brendan Morgan (Wexford), Gerry Martin, Brendan Byrne, Ronan Higgins, Damien Carroll, Paddy Smyth, Darren Gray, Shane Fox, Michael Smith, Paudie O’Reilly, Christopher Denning, Eoghan Smith, Eugene Clarke, Barry Connelly, Tom Heffernan, Matthew Donoghue, Paddy McGuinness and Tommy Martin. Drivers: Brendan Collins, Paul Heffernan and Martin Murray. Collectors: Sarah Fay, Majella Smith, Louise Collins, Aine Collins, Shauna Smith, Ruth Garvey, Laura Plunkett and Roisin McDonald. All the patrons and staff of ‘Kangley’s’, all who donated and anyone else who helped out in any way.
In their epic five-day journey the lads received terrific encouragement everywhere they passed through with people coming out and cheering them on. The weather was mostly kind to them and remarkably there were very few mechanical issues with their machinery. On Bank Holiday Monday, October 30th, hundreds of people lined Main St, to welcome the lads home. They were joined on the last few legs of the journey by other Honda 50 riders and there were nearly 80 bikes in the cavalcade that entered the town close to 4.00pm, creating a colourful, cheery and noisy spectacle, which is seldom seen nowadays. Local T.D Niamh Smyth welcomed the lads home and event organiser and participant, Gary Gargan also thanked all who had helped in organising and making the event such a success. The Funds raised from the event will be presented in due course and the question that everybody was asking on Monday evening was, ‘How are we going to surpass that next year’????
Deepest Sympathy:
Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Joy, children Jane, Iveagh and Evan and their partners Ernie, Audrey and Eileen, grandchild John, sister Norma, relatives and friends on the death of David Ernest Roberts Jameson, Main Street, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, 26th October 2017. David’s Funeral Service took place in Trinity Presbyterian Church, Bailieborough, on Sunday, October 29th with burial afterwards in Urcher Graveyard.
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.
Annual Sponsored Dog Walk:
The Annual sponsored Dog Walk in aid of CSPCA will take place on Saturday next, 11th November at 12.30 starting from Bailieboro Veterinary Clinic, (Conor Sheridan’s). Sponsorship cards can be collected at the Clinic and donations accepted. All dogs must be on a lead. Raffle and refreshments on the day. Everyone welcome,
Bailieborough Cancer Comfort:
We the committee feel deeply grateful to the exceptionally large crowds who came out on Friday and Saturday nights, to support our Community Variety Concert. To all who sponsored the event and to everyone who gave spot prizes, we wish to acknowledge you all – Millbrook Foods, Oldcastle; Pallas Foods, Dublin; Keelings, Dublin (Cathy Fox); Tesco; Donoghue’s Carry Out; C Mac Electrical (Matthew Cahill); A.C.S. (Adrian Cahill); Waller Bros; McCullagh Construction; Kevin and Gail Carolan; John and Ita Kiernan; Micheal and Joan Giles.
To all the individual artists and musicians, dancers and performers, Bailieborough Drama Group, Don Baker and Eddie Brady and Friends.
To the Hardtimes Chorus thank you for being part of our concert and we wish you every success with your concert “Thank you for the Music” on Friday night 10th November, in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough at 8pm.
And finally to Alex Coleman, Anglo Celt for covering the concert on Friday night.
Without support like this we would not be able to do what we do.
A massive Thank You!
Bailieborough Garden Group:
The next meeting of the Bailieborough Garden Group will take place on Monday next, November 13th at 8pm in Fox’s Lounge, Bailieborough. Eva Fidgeon from The Holistic Gardens, Glassleck will talk to us about how therapeutic gardening can be for both the mind and body and give us some stretching techniques to keep us nimble. Everyone welcome.
St. Vincent DePaul:
Our Vincent’s Shop on Main Street has now decided to open during lunchtimes and an extra hour in the evenings and therefore our opening hours have now changed to: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10am to 5pm, Saturdays from 10am to 1pm and 7pm 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.
Congratulations and Well Done:
Congratulations and well done to the players, managers, mentors and parents of the Bailieborough Shamrocks under 14 boys team who are the County Under 14 Division 1 Championship Winners for the 2nd year in a row. They defeated a strong Castletara side by 10 points to 7 in Kingspan Breffni Park on Sunday last. Also well done to the ‘Shamrocks under 11 Girl’s side who won the County Championship in Kilnaleck on Saturday last, when they defeated Killygarry by 7 points to 5 in the County final replay.
Farm Safety Talk:
Peter Gohery from Galway, a farm accident survivor, will give a talk on Farm Safety at the Library on Thursday, November 16th at 7.30pm. This high impact talk is a must for all farming families. Admission is FREE!
Bailieborough Children’s Playground:
AUTUMN CLEAN UP in the playground on Friday next, 10th November from 10am to 12noon. If you are willing to help out please get in touch. Many hands make light work! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 042-966 66 66.
Dhuish Group Water Scheme:
Due to the annual maintenance of the water supply network, there may be a reduction in water pressure in the coming week. This work is necessary in order to maintain the high quality of the water supply.
Social Dancing:
Our dance this month will be on next Saturday next, 11th of November in the Community Centre. Music will be by ‘Show Bud’, with the usual refreshments. Always a good night. All welcome.
Introductory Workshop:
‘The Science behind Your Smartphone’ is a 2 hour introductory workshop on how to use smart phones and tablets at the Library on Tuesday, November 14th at 10.30am. The workshop is FREE but places are limited. Phone 042 9665779 to book your place.
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.
Bailieborough Social Day Group:
Next get-together for the Bailieborough Social Day Group takes place on Wednesday, November 8th from 2.30pm to 4.30pm, in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. New members are always welcome to come along and join in the activities.
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 6th November 2017
Under 6/8/10; We hope all enjoyed the Halloween break. Indoor hurling returns this week in both Kingscourt and Bailieborough all he a through to early December with some matches v local opposition to come also. New players always very welcome.
Under 12/13; the final round of the U13 takes place this coming Wednesday in Breffni 3G.
Adult and Minor; the first round of the Cavan league is scheduled for next Sunday on the 3G at Breffni Park. Times tbc.
Congratulations; Congratulations to Bailieborough Shamrocks on winning the Cavan Division 1 U14 football title on Sunday last. Lots of ECG hurling men represented on the squad and congrats to them also.
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 Cavan league Breffni 3G.
Local Fundraiser:
A Fundraiser in aid of the Steele family, Killinkere—who recently lost their family home through fire—will take place in Killinkere Leisure Centre on Saturday, November 18th at 8.30pm. The event will consist of a Table Quiz and Auction and all are most welcome to attend.
Tullyvin Musical Society are taking to the stage with ‘9 to 5 the Musical’. Shows are running from November 15th-18th in Tullyvin Community Centre. Show starts at 8pm. Jam packed with great songs, music and plenty of laughs… Don’t miss out! Ticket Hotline : 089-7079960 or contact members of Tullyvin Musical Society for tickets.
Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne (Breifne Historical Society)
Invites you to join them on Thursday 16th November 2017 at 8pm in the Pastoral Centre, St. Patrick’s College, Cavan for a lecture by Fr. Ultan McGoohan entitled, ‘The Noggin of hell-fire’—The Parish mission movement in Kilmore diocese 1850-80. All welcome.
Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd:
The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd Committee is available to help cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information contact: Michael Cullen 087 154 2447 or Edel Fox 086 1004030.
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 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.