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Bailieborough News. Feburary 2nd 2017
/in News /by PetraBailieborough News. Feburary 2nd 2017 Matthew J. Cullen.
Illegal Dumping
There has been a noticeable increase in Illegal Dumping of rubbish in various places around the town in recent weeks and the Church property around St. Annes has not escaped the scourge! The skip that is located in St. Anne’s Cemetery to assist parishioners in the maintenance of family plots has been used to dump domestic rubbish and land between St. Annes N.S. and the Town Lake has been used as a dumping ground for several black bags filled with household waste. Hopefully those responsible will discontinue this practise as soon as possible. Dog owners who walk their dogs in the cemetery, and on the Church grounds, also around the Town Lake and the streets of the town are also asked to keep their pets on a lead and to ensure that they clean up after them!
Also on the same theme, 31 BAGS OF RUBBISH REMOVED FROM TOWN LAKE!
The Waste Management Department in Cavan County Council have confirmed that 31 bags of rubbish have been removed from the Town Lake in Bailieborough. This is absolutely disgraceful!! Bailieborough Town Lake is a beautiful amenity and has a lovely walkway for people and families to walk around. It is home to ducks and swans which could have been poisoned by this litter. There is a recycling centre in Bailieborough where it is very affordable to dispose of household rubbish and anything recyclable is free. Cavan County Council has been asked by our local T.D. and County Councillors to monitor this area regularly for litter.
Renovations to St. Anne’s Church
Murphy-Carolan have been appointed as the main contractor for the renovation work that will be carried out on St. Annes Church and Parish Centre over the coming months. Contracts were signed between the Church Area Finance Committee and the contractor on last Monday week. The work will be supervised by Niall Smith Architects, Kingscourt and will commence on Tuesday, February 7th.
The external work on the Sacristy extension will be the main focus of the project until Easter along with the alterations to the Parish Centre. After Easter—during April and May—the internal work in the Church will commence, involving the old Sacristy, toilets, electrical and mechanical fixes as well as the repairs to the roof. Repair work on the windows, alterations to the Sanctuary, Confessionals and Side Chapel will take place from Mid-May until the end of June. Repairs to the Bell Tower and Gallery will also take place during June and the floor work and main decoration will complete the work in July and August. Renovations and alterations to the Parish Centre will continue in conjunction with the work in the Church until they are finished in July. All works should be complete in the Church by the end of August.
As you can see from this schedule, there will be times when the use of the Church will be restricted between April and the end of August. Hopefully, these restrictions will be kept to a minimum but they may involve some closures on weekdays as the work progresses. The Church will not be closed at weekends.
Holy Hour: The monthly Holy Hour hosted by Direction for Our Times will take place on Thursday evening, February 2nd in St. Anne’s Church commencing at 8.00pm. All welcome.
Preparation for First Communion
The children in 2nd Class in St. Anne’s N.S., St. Felim’s N.S. and The Model N.S. and their parents will participate in the 7pm Mass next Saturday evening, February 4th in St. Annes Church.
Bailieborough Pioneers (PTAA)
Bailieborough Pioneers would like to compile a list of all Pioneers in the Parish of Killann (Bailieborough, Killann and Shercock). Members could then be informed of events that might be relevant or of interest. Names can be given to Martina at 086 366 4097 or Sean at 086 405 4000. Your cooperation would be appreciated.
Bailieborough Men’s Shed
Bailieborough Men’s Shed would like to invite new participants to the recently formed group at the Bexcourt Centre. If interested please phone 0429694825 for further details.
BAILIEBOROUGH TIDY TOWNS; ‘ADOPT A ROAD / STREET or ESTATE’ scheme
If you would like to help out and keep your road / estate/ or street litter free, please contact, Bernie 0861608842, Seamus 0862836157 or Kevin in Bailie Stores. All those who are already picking up litter on their road, please contact us as well. Thanking you for help in keeping Bailieborough tidy.
Bailieborough Community Choir
Bailieborough Community Choir have their rehearsals on every Monday, in Trinity Hall, Virginia Road under the baton of Thomas Hanley,, Come along and join the plans for 2017. We meet each Monday evening in Trinity Hall on the Virginia Road. If interested contact Ann at hanleyann09@gmail.com
Cavan Birdwatch
Our next event will be on next Sunday, 5th February.
Meeting at Crover House Hotel, Mountnugent at 10.30 a.m. (please note change of time). Bring a lunch and wrap up well. It gets cold out there! Michael will be taking us to some great spots to view Lough Sheelin.
If you have any queries please feel free to contact Ashley Wynne on 087 7735487.
BAILIEBOROUGH SOCIAL DAY Group
The next get-together of the Social Day Group will take place in the Community Centre on Wednesday, 1st February from 2.30-4.30pm for usual activities. New members always welcome.
Bailieborough Model School
The Model School, Bailieborough is now open for enrolment for Junior Infants starting in September 2017. For an information pack and enrolment form, please contact: themodelbailieborough@gmail.com or phone the office on 042-9665689.
Bailieborough Walking Group
Bailieborough Walking Group wish to sincerely thank all who took part and supported the charity walk after Christmas in memory of our esteemed member and friend the late PJ Byrne. We are very pleased to have presented a cheque for the proceeds amounting to €1500 to Cavan/Monaghan Palliative Care Group.
As a group we hope to resume our weekly walks in early May and look forward to the continued support of all members and friends.
L-R Philomena Byrne, Jimmy O’Donnell Cavan/Monaghan Palliative Care, Pat Fitzpatrick, Jennifer Williamson, Isobel Davidson all members of BWG
Moybologue Historical Society
The Annual General Meeting of the Moybologue Historical Society will take place on Saturday 4th February in St. Mary’s Hall, Tierworker at 11am. All Committee Members requested to attend. New members welcome.
Bailieborough Community School Parents Association
The Bailieborough Community School Parents Association proudly present ‘The Tide’ by Tara Marie Lovett, starring—Conor Sheridan, Mary Cronin and Niall Donnelly—in the Community School on Friday, February 24th and Saturday, February 25th at 8.30pm. Tickets are available from, Bailie Stores, Halls, Waller’s, Pat’s Shop in Kingscourt and Bailieborough Community School. Proceeds in aid of the Bailieborough Community School Canteen Fund and Bailieborough Drama Group.
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.
Moybologue Historical Society: ‘Recording and Presenting Your Graveyard: Research, Maps and Documenting Plots and Headstones’
Kevin Barton, Landscape and Geophysical Services (www.lgs.ie), will discuss and present examples of how community groups can organise, participate in and present the results from different types of historic graveyard recording. This will include potential sources of information and methods for historical research, mapping and documenting plots and headstones, and the uses of non-invasive geophysical survey where hidden features such as graves and foundations may exist. Some ideas and examples on the presentation of the results of surveys will be also be presented. This event will take place on Tuesday 07th, February at 8pm in St. Mary’s Hall, Tierworker.
All Welcome.
Funding provided for a new classroom for St. Felim’s N.S., Bailieborough
Fine Gael Senator for Cavan and Monaghan, Joe O’Reilly is pleased that the Department of Education and Skills has allocated funding to St. Felim’s National School, Bailieborough for a new mainstream classroom with ensuite toilets, and a new WC for assisted users.
Bridge Results: Tuesday, January 17th: First: Teresa O’Reilly and Joy Jameson, Second: Kathleen McArdle and Helen Clarke. Best Gross: Elizabeth Murphy and Rosaleen Mackey.
Tuesday, January 24th: First: Patsy Corcoran and Sean Kelleher, Second: Kathy O’Sullivan and Maresa Liggan. Best Gross: Tom Moran and John McGahan. Third: Pauline McEvoy and Rosaleen Keegan.
Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening in the Hotel Bailie at 8.00pm. New members are always most welcome.
Bailieborough School of Music: Lotto results for 28/01/17. Numbers Drawn, 2, 16, 17, 19. No Jackpot Winner. Luck Dip (€25) Winners; Kate Kelly, Seeorum; Asha Connolly, Institute Rd; Abby Reilly, Knockbride; Donna Mullen, Tierworker. Jackpot next week, €1,500.
Help Needed!: A very talented and gifted performer, Emma Clarke – a second year student in Bailieborough Community School is taking part in the Matheson Junior Debating National Mace, which also incorporates “The Speech” competition – The adjudicators will only select the top 3 videos for adjudication based on likes received. Please support Emma by liking her video on Facebook. Voting closes 3rd of February. Your support is greatly appreciated and PLEASE spread the word!
Bailieborough Community Bowls
Bailieborough Community Bowls continues every Wednesday evening at 8.00pm, in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. New members most welcome with free tuition for beginners.
Mortgage Arrears Workshop
There will be a Mortgage Arrears Workshop being held on February 11th from 10am – 1pm in the Hotel Kilmore, Cavan. Areas covered will be: Mortgage arrears and how they can occur, Demystifying Standard financial statements, Possible Solutions, The MARP process and Your banks obligations to you. Places are filling up fast so to book their place they can contact 089 416 8595. This event is free with donations accepted to cover the cost of the room hire, etc…
Classes at Bailieborough Business Centre
Due to popular demand an additional Spreadsheets class has been added. Learners will have opportunity to: Learn the Basics of Microsoft Excel, Understand its uses and benefits,
Create worksheets and Workbooks and Use formulae to do simple calculations.
Wednesday evening 6.30 – 9.00pm starting at the end of January. Call 042-969-4716 to book your place.
Baptism Dates in St. Annes for February, March and April 2017: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–February 12th (Sunday, 12.30pm), February 25th (Saturday, 1.30pm), March 18th (Saturday, 1.30pm), March 26th (Sunday, 12.30pm), April 8th (Saturday, 1.30pm), Saturday, April 15th (Easter Vigil, 9.00pm) and April 30th (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.
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.
Co. Cavan Citizens Information Services: Co. Cavan Citizens Information Service is in The Library, Market Square, Bailieborough on Tuesdays from 1.00pm – 2.30pm, providing Information, Advice and Advocacy supports to everyone on Social welfare, employment, Pensions, Health, Tax etc. No appointment necessary.
Fíor Ceili
Fíor Céili practice takes place in the Killinkere GAA Centre every Wednesday at 8.30pm. All welcome.
AUGHAWILLAN DRAMA TROUPE
Aughawillan Drama Troupe are on a high rehearsing for the sinfully hilarious play “Drinking Habits” written by award winning playwright, Tom Smith. This comedy will be performed for your entertainment on the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th of February in Aughawillan Hall at 8.30pm sharp. Watch and listen out for us in your local notes, newspapers, Shannonside Radio and like us on Aughawillan Drama facebook. Looking forward to seeing you there.
Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd
The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd Committee is available to help cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information contact: Michael Cullen 087 154 2447 or Edel Fox 086 1004030.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held in: The Health Centre, Kells Road on Wednesdays at 8.30pm.
If any readers have items of interest to be included in the Bailieborough News, (Obituaries, News Items, Sports, etc…), please e-mail: mattie42@eircom.net or call 042 9666200.
Bailieborough News. January 26th 2017
/in News /by PetraBailieborough News. January 26th 2017 Matthew J. Cullen.
Bailieborough Men’s Shed
Bailieborough Men’s Shed would like to invite new participants to the recently formed group at the Bexcourt Centre. If interested please phone 0429694825 for further details.
Bailieborough Women’s Group
The Bailieborough Women’s Group will resume on Friday next, January 27th, meeting in the Community Centre, Chapel Road from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. A Beautician/Make Up artist will be on hand to give some tips!! New members most welcome.
Bailieborough Heritage Society
The Annual General Meeting of the Bailieborough Heritage Society will take place on Thursday next, January 26th in Bailieborough Business Centre at 8pm.Everyone welcome.
Bailieborough Community Choir
Bailieborough Community Choir recommenced on Monday, 16th January in Trinity Hall, Virginia Road under the baton of Thomas Hanley,, Come along and join the plans for 2017. We meet each Monday evening in Trinity Hall on the Virginia Road. If interested contact Ann at hanleyann09@gmail.com
Leanne Kiernan – Irish Times Sportswoman of the Month for December.
Congratulations to our own Leanne Kieran on receiving the Irish Times, Sportswoman of the Month Award for December. Having had an action packed 2016, this was a fitting end to the year for this up and coming sports star.
The year ahead will be an even busier one for Leanne with Shelbourne beginning the defence of their league title in March, the Women’s National League being played as a summer season for the first time, while there is also a Champions League campaign ahead after their 2016 success.
There’ll be plenty of international duty, too, between the U-19s and seniors. There’s also the small matter of the Leaving Cert which she will do this year, Leanne hoping to do a degree in Agricultural Science. Then there’s all the commuting between Cavan and Dublin for training and matches.
Longer term, Leanne has expressed the wish to play football professionally, following the path of several of her international colleagues playing in Britain and beyond, including Noelle Murray who has just left Shelbourne to sign for Glasgow City FC.
At 17, though, there’s time enough for those opportunities and choices to come along, and if she has another year like 2016, Leanne won’t be short of them.
Bailieborough Model School
The Model School, Bailieborough is now open for enrolment for Junior Infants starting in September 2017. For an information pack and enrolment form, please contact: themodelbailieborough@gmail.com or phone the office on 042-9665689.
Moybologue Historical Society
The Annual General Meeting of the Moybologue Historical Society will take place on Saturday 4th February in St. Mary’s Hall, Tierworker at 11am. All welcome.
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.
Bridge : Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening in the Hotel Bailie at 8.00pm. New members are always most welcome.
Bailieborough School of Music: Lotto results for 21/01/17. Numbers Drawn, 1, 3, 10, 16. No Jackpot Winner. Luck Dip (€25) Winners; Gerry and Lisa Clarke, Galbolie; Paddy Mathews, Drumacarrow; Charlie Campbell, Leiter; Rory Kiely, c/o A Cosgrove, Drumeva. Jackpot next week, €1,400.
A huge thank you to everyone who attended, supported and took part in our ‘Heroes in Hiding’ gig on Saturday night.
Bailieborough Community Bowls: Bailieborough Community Bowls continues every Wednesday evening at 8.00pm, in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. New members most welcome with free tuition for beginners.
Congratulations and Well Done: Double Delight – U16s make it two for two!
Congratulations to the boys U16 Gaelic football team who added another cup to the Bailieborough Community School trophy cabinet with their win over Cootehill in the County Final replay. In a very closely fought contest that went to extra time, the boys showed their grit and determination and were worthy winners. Man of the Match was awarded to Eoin Morrissey. Well done to everyone involved, including their management team of Mr Diver and Mr Fay. Keep the trophies coming!
Congratulations to the U14 boys who had a convincing win against Cootehill in the County Final. Well done boys and managers Mr Clarke and Mr Shannon! Man of the match was awarded to Oran McIntyre.
Deepest Sympathy
Deepest Sympathy is extended to children, Patrick, Michael, Philip, Breda, Mary, Paul, Brendan, Sheila, Gabriel and Raymond, sister Masie (O’Reilly) daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces and extended family and friends on the death of Bridie Cooney (nee Carolan), Monaghanoose, “The Metal Bridge”, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, on Wednesday, 11th January 2017, peacefully at her residence. Bridie was predeceased by her husband Phil and by her sons Eamon and Kieran. Bridie’s Funeral Mass took place on Saturday, January 14th in St. Annes Chapel with burial afterwards in St Anne’s Cemetery, Bailieborough.
Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife, Kathleen (nee Keogan), daughter Ann-Marie, sons James and Pat, mother Agnes, aunt, Sr. Rita, brothers and sisters, daughter-in-law Bernice, son-in-law Damien, granddaughter Emily, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, cousins, neighbours and friends on the death of Philip Clarke, Granafarna, Bailieborough, peacefully at his residence on Saturday, January 14th. Philip was predeceased by his son Tommie Michael. Philip’s Funeral Mass took place in St Mary’s Church, Clanaphilip, on Tuesday, January 17th with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Deepest Sympathy is extended to son Gerry, daughter-in-law Ann, grandchildren Daniel, Glen and Abi, nieces, nephews and extended family, neighbours and friends on the death of Bridget Heery, (nee McCabe), Tullinaskeagh, Bailieborough, peacefully at Cavan General Hospital on Monday, January 16th, 2017. Bridget was predeceased by her husband Paddy. Bridget’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Chapel on Wednesday, January 18th with burial afterwards in St Anne’s Cemetery.
Bailieborough Pioneers (PTAA)
Bailieborough Pioneers would like to compile a list of all Pioneers in the Parish of Killann (Bailieborough, Killann and Shercock). Members could then be informed of events that might be relevant or of interest. Names can be given to Martina at 086 366 4097 or Sean at 086 405 4000. Your cooperation would be appreciated.
Lakelands Arch Club
The Lakelands Arch Club are back in action on Wednesday, January 25th from 7-9pm in the Bailieborough Business Centre. Hoping to see you all there!!
Mortgage Arrears Workshop
There will be a Mortgage Arrears Workshop being held on February 11th from 10am – 1pm in the Hotel Kilmore, Cavan. Areas covered will be: Mortgage arrears and how they can occur, Demystifying Standard financial statements, Possible Solutions, The MARP process and Your banks obligations to you. Places are filling up fast so to book their place they can contact 089 416 8595. This event is free with donations accepted to cover the cost of the room hire, etc…
Classes at Bailieborough Business Centre
Due to popular demand an additional Spreadsheets class has been added. Learners will have opportunity to: Learn the Basics of Microsoft Excel, Understand its uses and benefits,
Create worksheets and Workbooks and Use formulae to do simple calculations.
Wednesday evening 6.30 – 9.00pm starting at the end of January. Call 042-969-4716 to book your place.
Baptism Dates in St. Annes for January, February, March and April 2017: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–January 29th (Sunday, 12.30pm), February 12th (Sunday, 12.30pm), February 25th (Saturday, 1.30pm), March 18th (Saturday, 1.30pm), March 26th (Sunday, 12.30pm), April 8th (Saturday, 1.30pm), Saturday, April 15th (Easter Vigil, 9.00pm) and April 30th (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.
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.
Co. Cavan Citizens Information Services: Co. Cavan Citizens Information Service is in The Library, Market Square, Bailieborough on Tuesdays from 1.00pm – 2.30pm, providing Information, Advice and Advocacy supports to everyone on Social welfare, employment, Pensions, Health, Tax etc. No appointment necessary.
AUGHAWILLAN DRAMA TROUPE: Aughawillan Drama Troupe are on a high rehearsing for the sinfully hilarious play “Drinking Habits” written by award winning playwright, Tom Smith. This comedy will be performed for your entertainment on the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th of February in Aughawillan Hall at 8.30pm sharp. Watch and listen out for us in your local notes, newspapers, Shannonside Radio and like us on Aughawillan Drama facebook. Looking forward to seeing you there.
East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 23rd January 2017
Under 6/8/10; Well done to both training groups who made a very healthy return to indoor hurling this past week. Our U10s also had a very worthwhile trip to Dundalk to take on Louth and Armagh clubs in an Ulster GAA blitz. Well done to them and to Colin, Ben and Donal for their work with these boys. The next round is in 3 weeks.
Dundalk squad Sunday
Kingscourt U10s
Kingscourt U6/8s
Bailieborough U10s
Bailieborough U6/8s
Bailieboro Community School Gaelic football;
Congratulations to Bailieboro Community School U14 and U16s who both secured victories in the Cavan schools finals last week. Lots of local GFC players as well as a sprinkling of ECG men. Well done to all concerned.
2017 Player Registration; U6/8/10;
Registration for all existing and new players will be as follows.
Thursday February 2nd from 6.45pm in Kingscourt Community Centre.
Fri February 3rd from 6pm in Bailieborough Community School Sports Hall.
€15 for the year. New players can try hurling for free for the first two sessions in January to see if hurling is the game for you. Equipment is supplied.
For all info on these groups then please contact Willie 086 164 9280.
Under 12/14/16/18; A huge amount of activity lined up for these boys in 2017. Training will return in early February with our U12s scheduled to play in Dundalk blitz on Sunday, 29th January to get their season up and running.
For all info on these age groups then please contact Kathryn 087 244 1371.
Hurling training times and venues;
Under 6/8/10; Kingscourt group;
Thursday 6.45-8pm for U6/8/10 in the Community Centre. €3 each and bring water bottle.
Bailieborough group U6/8/10;
Friday at the Bailieborough Community School Sports Hall. U6/8 from 6-7. Under 10 from 7-8pm. €3 each and bring the water bottle.
Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd
The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd Committee is available to help cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information contact: Michael Cullen 087 154 2447 or Edel Fox 086 1004030.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held in: The Health Centre, Kells Road on Wednesdays at 8.30pm.
If any readers have items of interest to be included in the Bailieborough News, (Obituaries, News Items, Sports, etc…), please e-mail: mattie42@eircom.net or call 042 9666200.
Bailieborough News. January 19th 2017
/in News /by PetraBailieborough News. January 19th 2017 Matthew J. Cullen.
Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd
The committee of Bailieboro Cancer Comfort wishes to extend sincere thanks and gratitude to everyone who supported them throughout 2016. Towards the end of the year we held our Community Variety Concert and raised €3561 and finished off the year with “The Singing Santa’s” raising €4020 on Christmas Eve. A massive “Thank You” for supporting these occasions and right throughout the year. We could not continue to do what we do without the ongoing support that we receive.
Bailieborough School of Music
Bailieborough School of Music present ‘Heroes in Hiding’ in the Bailie Hotel on Saturday next, January 21st. This is a first-time performance for Liam McCabe’s band in his home town. Fresh from performances on the ‘Late Late Show’ and ‘Opium Rooms’ before Christmas, this is sure to be a well worth seeing show. They will be supported on the night by Bailieborough School of Music’s ‘The Groove’ Jazz Big Band. Tickets €10, which includes entry to Bailie Night Club Disco, on sale now from Bailie Hotel or any committee member.
Bailieborough Christmas Lights
The Christmas lights have been taken down for another year. For the first year ever there was no cost in erecting them, just a small amount on some wire and fittings. Thank you to the small group of volunteers who helped in any way. The town community now has 11 month’s notice for any group or individuals to take on this project for Christmas 2017!
Bailieborough Courthouse Development
There will be a Public Consultation on Monday 23rd January at 8.00pm at Bailieborough Business Centre. Results of the survey, potential plans and feedback. Come along and have your say in the future use of Bailieborough Courthouse. For more information call: 042-969-4716.
As part of the re-development of Bailieborough Courthouse, we are carrying out a feasibility study. We will be taking on board the views of the community and to that end we are asking people to complete a survey. Please follow on the link below and tell us how you feel. www.surveymonkey.com/r/5JVY2X8
Bailieborough Men’s Shed
Bailieborough Men’s Shed would like to invite new participants to the recently formed group at the Bexcourt Centre. If interested please phone 0429694825 for further details.
The Open Door Sessions: A New Monthly Music and Arts Gathering for Bailieborough.
On Friday next, January 20th the second Open Door Sessions will take place in Fox’s pub Bailieborough. Following on from the very successful and entertaining inaugural night, a new round of musicians and arts professionals will play music and display and talk about their visual work.
Jimmy and Paddy will play music from the 70s through to the present day, providing a Hiberno-Americano acoustic experience, with a dash of humour and good fun.
The talented Liam McCabe is well known locally as a musician and has performed around Cavan and Ireland. This multi-instrumentalist and singer also plays in ‘Heroes in Hiding’, who recently appeared on The Late Late Show (and who will play in the Bailie Hotel, Bailieborough on the 21st of January).
Ireland Deserted is a Photographic Artist from Kells, Co Meath. Her work concentrates on abandoned buildings. Her images always seem to carry the essence of those who lived there. For the most part, they are serene, almost comforting, but each with their own unique character.
Robin James Hurt’s considerable talents as a guitarist, composer and singer have brought him on a rich and varied path as a solo act and with other artists, such as the late great Ronnie Drew of the Dubliners, Sinead O’Connor, Finbar Furey and many others.
As a guitarist he has gained international recognition for unique original compositions as well as fresh rearrangements of traditional material, filling them with love, yearning and raw emotion. As well as appearing on many albums by other acts over the years, Robin has an album and three EPs under his own name. His next album “The Magpie’s Nest” is a collaboration with the virtuoso young Dublin concertina player Ailbhe Nolan, to be released worldwide on 27th January 2017.
Admission is free, but donations will be appreciated!
Information about the inaugural night and future Open Door Sessions can be found on our facebook and twitter pages.
https://www.facebook.com/TheOpenDoorSessions/
https://twitter.com/OpDoorSessions
Open Door Sessions website
http://opendoorsessions.weebly.com/performers.html
Further information, please call Elena 0838113385.
Bailieborough Community Choir
Are you interested in joining a Cross Community Choir? Bailieborough Community Choir is looking for new members. We meet each Monday evening in Trinity Hall on the Virginia Road. Lots of great new music planned for 2017, under the leadership of Thomas Hanley. If interested contact Ann at hanleyann09@gmail.com
Co. Cavan Citizens Information Services
Co. Cavan Citizens Information Service is in The Library, Market Square, Bailieborough on Tuesdays from 1.00pm – 2.30pm, providing Information, Advice and Advocacy supports to everyone on Social welfare, employment, Pensions, Health, Tax etc. No appointment necessary.
LEND A HAND
Lend a Hand’ is for the elderly and vulnerable in the Bailieborough area. Just give us a call if you need a job done, or even just a chat. Phone Ann on 042 9694825.
BAILIEBOROUGH SOCIAL DAY CENTRE
Will be back in the Community Centre today, Wednesday, 18th January from 2.30-4.30pm for all the usual activities. All Christmas Day Swim Cards to be returned on this day if not already done so. New members always very welcome.
Bridge Results
Tuesday, January 3rd 2017: First: Maresa Liggan and Marie McNicholas, Second: Kathleen Keenan and Joan O’Reilly. Best Gross: Patsy Corcoran and Sean Kelleher.
Tuesday, January 10th 2017: First: Joan O’Reilly and Pattie Clarke, Second: Tom Moran and Tony Carolan. Best Gross: Ita Clarke and Philomena Finnegan. Third: Kathy O’Sullivan and Jimmy Stafford.
Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening in the Hotel Bailie at 8.00pm. New members are always most welcome.
Bailieborough School of Music: Lotto results for 14/01/17. Numbers Drawn, 3, 4, 7, 16. No Jackpot Winner. Luck Dip (€25) Winners; Seamus Leddy, Forest House; Gráinne Mulvey, Blackstep; Marie Logan, Ardlow; Kathleen Cadden. Jackpot next week, €1,300.
Bailieborough Community Bowls: Bailieborough Community Bowls continues every Wednesday evening at 8.00pm, in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. New members most welcome with free tuition for beginners.
Baptism – Baptism Preparation Meeting for Parents: This month’s meeting has been postponed until this Thursday, January 19th. It will take place in the Parish Centre (Parochial House beside Church) from 8pm to 9pm. All parents who are intending to have their child baptised are required to attend this meeting before finalising the date. Please call 087-4407990.
Deepest Sympathy
Deepest Sympathy is extended to husband, James and sons William and John and grandchildren on the death of Jennifer (Jenny) Irwin (nee Whyte) Seefin, Bailieborough, Co Cavan on Sunday,1st Jan 2017, peacefully at her residence. Deeply regretted by her brother, sisters, brother in laws, sisters in law, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Jenny’s Funeral Service took place in Trinity Presbyterian Church, Bailieborough on Tuesday, January 3rd with burial afterwards in Urcher Graveyard.
Deepest Sympathy is extended to husband, Tom, daughters Alison Rountree (Canningstown) Joyce Leinster (Fartadreen, Bailieborough) and Lesley Shepherd (Wicklow Town), sister Audrey, sons-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandson on the death of Olive Margaret Edge (nee Darlington), Bailieborough, in her 91st year, peacefully at Cavan General Hospital on Tuesday 3rd January, following a short illness. Late of Wellington Road, Dublin. Olive Margaret’s Funeral Service took place in Adelaide Road, Presbyterian Church, Dublin on Friday morning, January 6th with burial afterwards in Urcher Graveyard, Bailieborough.
Deepest Sympathy is extended to Elma O’Dowd and family, Lisnalsky, Bailieborough on the recent death of her mother, Bernadette Doyle nee Tully, Carrickspringan, Moynalty, Kells, Co Meath, on Wednesday January 4th at Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan following a short illness. Bernadette’s Funeral Mass took place in the Church of the Assumption, Moynalty on Friday, January 6th with burial afterwards in Moynalty Cemetery.
Bailieborough Pioneers (PTAA)
Bailieborough Pioneers would like to compile a list of all Pioneers in the Parish of Killann (Bailieborough, Killann and Shercock). Members could then be informed of events that might be relevant or of interest. Names can be given to Martina at 086 366 4097 or Sean at 086 405 4000. Your cooperation would be appreciated.
Lakelands Arch Club: The Lakelands Arch Club are back in action on Wednesday, January 25th from 7-9pm in the Bailieborough Business Centre. Hoping to see you all there!!
Congratulations and Well Done
Congratulations and Well Done to local girl, Leanne Kiernan who won the Young Player of the Year Award at the 2016 Continental Tyres Women’s National League Awards which were presented at the Guinness Storehouse on Thursday last. This capped off a terrific year for Leanne, who was also named in the Team of the Season. Best wishes for the New Year and hopefully 2017 will be an even better year for you and Shelbourne with Champions League football to look forward to!
Bailieborough Shamrocks Ladies
Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Ladies Section AGM is taking place on Friday next, the 20th January at 8.30pm in the Clubrooms of St Anne’s Park. New members and volunteers greatly appreciated. Important to have a full turnout so we can plan ahead for the 2017 season at all levels. New members most welcome.
Classes at Bailieborough Business Centre
Due to popular demand an additional Spreadsheets class has been added. Learners will have opportunity to: Learn the Basics of Microsoft Excel, Understand its uses and benefits,
Create worksheets and Workbooks and Use formulae to do simple calculations.
Wednesday evening 6.30 – 9.00pm starting at the end of January. Call 042-969-4716 to book your place.
Baptism Dates in St. Annes for January, February and March 2017
The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church for and January –January 29th (Sunday, 12.30pm), February 12th (Sunday, 12.30pm), February 25th (Saturday, 1.30pm), March 18th (Saturday, 1.30pm) and March 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.
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 16th January 2017
Under 6/8/10; Both groups, Kingscourt on Thursday and Bailieborough on Friday, will make their respective returns to training this coming week with the very first blitz of the year set for Sunday morning in Dundalk for our Under 10 squad.
2017 Player Registration; U6/8/10; Registration for all existing and new players will be as follows:
Thursday, February 2nd from 6.45pm in Kingscourt Community Centre.
Friday, February 3rd from 6pm in Bailieborough Community School Sports Hall.
€15 for the year. New players can try hurling for free for the first two sessions in January to see if hurling is the game for you. Equipment is supplied.
For all info on these groups then please contact Willie 086 164 9280.
Under 12/14/16/18; A huge amount of activity lined up for these boys in 2017. Training will return in early February with our U12s scheduled to play in Dundalk blitz on Sunday 29th January to get their season up and running.
For all info on these age groups then please contact Kathryn 087 244 1371.
Hurling training times and venues;
Under 6/8/10; Kingscourt group;
Thursday 6.45-8pm for U6/8/10 in the Community Centre. €3 each and bring water bottle.
Bailieborough group U6/8/10;
Friday at the Bailieborough Community School Sports Hall. U6/8 from 6-7. Under 10 from 7-8pm. €3 each and bring the water bottle.
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.
If any readers have items of interest to be included in the Bailieborough News, (Obituaries, News Items, Sports, etc…), please e-mail: mattie42@eircom.net or call 042 9666200.