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Bailieborough News. March 2nd , 2017
/in News /by PetraBailieborough News. March 2nd , 2017 Matthew J. Cullen
Adult Learners Week
Adult Learners Week is running from March 6th – 10th. There will be activities all over the County. Bailieborough Business Centre will be hosting some one-off classes on behalf of CMETB and Aontas. These include: ‘Get the best from your smartphone’, ‘Understanding Tax Credits’, ‘Paediatric First Aid’, ‘Creating Photobooks’, Planting, Pruning and Maintaining Trees. For dates and time call 042-969-4716.
BAILIEBOROUGH CANCER COMFORT
We are holding a ‘Round Table Quiz’ on Friday next, 3rd March at 9pm in Fox’s, Main Street. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
Fianna Fáil
The AGM of West Knockbride Fianna Fail Cumann will take place in the Community Centre, Tunnyduff on Thursday next, 2nd March 2017 at 9.00pm. Public Representatives will be in attendance. New Member’s welcome.
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.
Deepest Sympathy
Deepest Sympathy is extended to Sue Sheanon and family, Virginia Road on the recent death of her sister, Bernadette Green, New York.
Deepest Sympathy is extended to Margaret Brady, Kells Road on the recent death of her sister, Alice Nulty, Meathhill.
Deepest Sympathy is extended to Sue McCormack, Anne Street on the recent death of her sister, Anna Browne (nee McCormack) and late of Corravilla.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The Saint Patrick’s Day Parade on Friday, March 17th in Bailieborough will commence at 2.00pm—starting at the Community School on the Virginia Road. There are prizes for the best Float, best Comedy Float and there are also prizes for the Best Dressed Window display. So come along and celebrate our National Holiday and enjoy the parade.
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.
The Women’s World Day of Prayer Service
The Women’s World Day of Prayer Service will take place this year in the Church of Ireland Parish Church in Bailieborough on Friday, March 3rd commencing at 8.00pm. All are welcome (not just women!)!
Lakelands Arch Club
WE ARE BACK. Wednesday, March 1st, with plenty of activities for St Patricks Day, from 7-9pm in Bailieborough Development Association, Shercock Road.
Come along and join in the fun and start your St Patrick’s Day celebrations early with us.
Hoping to see all members and new ones always welcome.
Mybologue Historical Society
Mybologue Historical Society Committee Meeting on Saturday next, 4th March at 11am, in St. Mary’s Hall, Tierworker. All committee members requested to attend.
School Enrolment
Enrolments are now being taken for St. Brigid’s N.S. Tunnyduff for September 2017. Please telephone the school at 042 9660368 for an enrolment pack.
Holy Hour
The monthly ‘Holy Hour’—hosted by Direction for Our Times will take place on Thursday evening, March 2nd in St Anne’s Church, beginning at 8 p.m. This will be followed by the Sacrament of Reconciliation. All are 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.
Knockbride Parish Bazzar
Knockbride Bazaar takes place in Tunnyduff Hall on Friday, 3rd March at 9 p.m. Great selection of prizes. Everyone welcome.
RUN/WALK/JOG/CRAWL
Join us on Mondays and Wednesdays to run, walk, jog or crawl at Bailieborough Community Centre at 8pm. Enjoy tea, biscuits and fruit afterwards. All welcome.
Bailieborough Social Day Group
The next get-together of the Bailieborough Social Day Group will take place, today, Wednesday March 1st from 2.30pm to 4.30pm in the Community Centre, Chapel Road, for all members and new members are always most welcome.
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 25/02/17.
Numbers Drawn; 8, 10, 19, 22. No Jackpot Winner. Luck Dip (€25) Winners, Aaron Gaffney, Doohallat; Joe & Loretta Gargan, Tierworker; John Delaney, Woodview; Gerard Murray, c/o Brian, Barrack St. Jackpot next week, €1,900.
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.
BAILIEBOROUGH TIDY TOWNS – ADOPT A ROAD/STREET/ESTATE SCHEME
If you would like to help out and keep your road, estate or street litter free, please contact Bernie 086 1608842, Seamus 086 2836157 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.
Baptism Dates in St. Annes for March and April 2017
The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–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.
East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 27th February 2017
Under 6/8/10;
Training indoors continues each week in Kingscourt and Bailieborough. Groups now working well with those making the move up to U10 now settled into their new group. We hope to travel to Carrick this coming Saturday to the Phoenix Centre 4-5pm with as many U8/10s that want to travel.
Under 12/14/16/18;
Hurling training times and venues;
Kingscourt group; Under 6/8/10;
Thursday 6.45-7.45pm for U6/8 and 6.45-8.15 for U10 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.
Under 12/14/16/18;
Under 12 league starts this Saturday.
Under 14s will train on astro at the Vale 3.45-5pm.
Under 16/18s will begin training when the minor football league is over.
For all info on these age groups then please contact Kathryn 087 244 1371.
Tanagh Outdoor Education and Training Centre will be running a Kayak Skills Camp on the 10th-12th April from 10am-2pm daily for 9-16 year olds and a Forest School Camp Craft on the 19th-21st April from 10am-2pm daily for 6-12 year olds. Camps are run by highly qualified and experienced instructors. Contact Philomena on 049 5552988 to book your place.
Ballyjamesduff Musical Society: Present ‘Hall of Fame Frolics’–on
Wednesday 1st /Thursday 2nd/Friday 3rd / Thursday 9th/Friday 10th/ Saturday 11th March plus matinee on Sunday 5th March.
Booking office will open on Monday 20th February.
E-mail: bjdmusicalsociety@gmail.com. Booking Office 049 855 1000.
Fíor Ceili: Fíor Céili practice takes place in the Killinkere GAA Centre every Wednesday at 8.30pm. 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.
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. February 23rd 2017
/in News /by PetraBailieborough News. February 23rd 2017 Matthew J. Cullen.
Bailieborough Community School in Association with Bailieborough Drama Group: In aid of Student Canteen Upgrade Fund
Presents “The Tide”, written by Tara Maria Lovett and directed by Conor Sheridan on Friday 24th February and Saturday, 25th February, 2017 at 8.30 p.m in Bailieborough Community School. – Tickets €12.00 and doors open at 8.00pm.
Tickets available at the following outlets: Pat’s Shop, Kingscourt, Hall’s Main St, Bailieborough, Waller Bros Ltd., Cavan Rd. Bailieborough, Bailie Stores, Main St. Bailieborough and Bailieborough Community School. Your support would be greatly appreciated and all are most welcome.
Sponsored Dog Walk
After a highly successful Sponsored Dog Walk in November, Bailieborough Veterinary Clinic proudly presented a raised donation of €1250 to the Cavan Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Thanking everyone for all their kind donations and who took part on the day, all was very much 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.
Deepest Sympathy
Deepest Sympathy is extended to sons, Dominick, John, Philip, Jeremy, George, Patrick, and daughters, Deborah and Geraldine on the death of Dominic McDonagh, Coolock, Dublin and Bailieborough, Cavan who passed away peacefully at Cavan General Hospital on Wednesday, February 8th.
Predeceased by his wife, Mary, Dominic will be sadly missed by his sorrowing sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nephew, nieces, relatives and friends. Dominic’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Joseph’s Church, Bonnybrook, Coolock, on Saturday, February 11th with burial afterwards in Fingal Cemetery.
Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Anna, sons and daughters, Breege, Mark, Padraig, Annemarie, Andrew, Mark and Fiona, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sister Rita and grandchildren, on the death of Andrew (Andy) Traynor, Cloughbally Beg, Mullagh, Co. Cavan and formerly of Drumanespic, Bailieborough, peacefully, at Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan on Saturday, February 11th. Andy’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Kilian’s Church, Mullagh on Tuesday, February 14th with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Liz, daughters Michelle and Ashling, sisters May and Carmel (Dromore, Bailieborough), brother Robert, grandchildren Shannon, Kayleigh, Sean, Nicole, Ava, and Taghd, son in law Stephen, auntie Maggie, in laws and a wide circle of family and friends in Kells and Bailieborough on the death of Bernard Bell, 1 Cherryhill Green, Kells and formerly of Bailieborough at Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan following a short illness on Sunday, February 12th. Bernard will be fondly remembered as a very friendly, hardworking gentleman who was a former employee of Moorepark Golf Club and who took great pride in his work which was always admired and appreciated by management and club members.
Bernard’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Colmcilles’s Church, Kells, on Wednesday, February 15th followed by burial in St. Colmcille’s Cemetery.
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.
Charity Coffee Morning
Cara Pharmacy, Main St., Bailieborough are hosting their annual Pancake Tuesday tea/coffee morning on the 28th of February .All donations in aid of Marie Keating foundation. All welcome.
The Women’s World Day of Prayer Service
The Women’s World Day of Prayer Service will take place this year in the Church of Ireland Parish Church in Bailieborough on Friday, March 3rd commencing at 8.00pm. All are welcome (not just women!)!
Well Done
Well done to the players and management of the Bailieboro Celtic senior side who qualified for the semi-finals of the Fitzsimons Cup with a tense and exciting win over Ballyjamesduff Celtic at the Vale Grounds on Friday evening last. With the game level at 0—0 at full time, Bailieboro took the lead in extra time but were pegged back with only a couple of minutes left. On to penalties and Bailieboro emerged victorious on a 4—2 scoreline. Well done all and the best of luck in the semi-final!
School Enrolment
Enrolments are now being taken for St. Brigid’s N.S. Tunnyduff for September 2017. Please telephone the school at 042 9660368 for an enrolment pack.
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 CANCER COMFORT
Our ‘Blue Coin Boxes’ were counted recently and totalled €600. Thank you all. We are holding a ‘Round Table Quiz’ on Friday, 3rd March at 9pm in Fox’s. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
Knockbride Parish Bazzar
Knockbride Bazaar takes place in Tunnyduff Hall on Friday 24th, February and Friday, 3rd March at 9 p.m. Great selection of prizes. Everyone welcome.
Congratulations and Well Done
Congratulations and well done to the Bailieboro Shamrocks Gaa Under 9 Camogie girls, winners of Breege O Reilly Cup at the weekend. Well done also to the under 11 and under 13 Camogie teams who both reached the finals of the Breege O Reilly Memorial Cup Blitz in Tunnyduff. Congratulations to Bailieborough Shamrocks, Leanne Ryan who has been selected on the Cavan County Under 14 Panel for the coming year.
Congratulations also to Bailieborough Shamrock’s clubman, Aidan Reilly who played on the Dundalk IT side who registered back-to-back victories in the Independent.ie Trench Cup Final with a 3-10 to 1-14 triumph over Waterford IT at the Connacht GAA Centre in Ballyhaunis.
Bridge Results
Tuesday, February 7th: First: Pauline McEvoy and Rosaleen Keegan, Second: Malcolm Cross and Gemma McCabe. Best Gross: Teresa O’Reilly and Joy Jameson.
Tuesday, February 14th: First: Teresa O’Reilly and Rosaleen Mackey, Second, Rose Brennan and Joan O’Reilly. Best Gross: Philomena Finnegan and Elizabeth Murphy.
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 18/02/17. Numbers Drawn, 1, 6, 8, 10. No Jackpot Winner. Luck Dip (€25) Winners; Petra Longmore, Mullagh; John McKeon, Cavan Rd; Anthony Barry, Curkish; Paul and Wendy Heerey, Corner Manor. Jackpot next week, €1,800.
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.
BAILIEBOROUGH TIDY TOWNS – ADOPT A ROAD/STREET/ESTATE SCHEME
If you would like to help out and keep your road, estate or street litter free, please contact Bernie 086 1608842, Seamus 086 2836157 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.
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 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.
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.
East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 20th February 2017
Under 6/8/10; Most players are now registered but if you missed out then please get registered so you can receive all text updates for hurling. Gradings will be done this week.
Training as usual in Kingscourt on Thursday and Bailieborough on Friday.
Under 12/14/16/18; Registration for all older players next Saturday at training at the Vale 3.45. €15 for the year.
Under 14 blitz on 3G at Breffni Park for 3 weeks begins this week 22nd February.
Under 12 Spring League begins Saturday, March 4th.
Under 12/14 training session next Friday on the 3G at Breffni Park at 11am (mid-term break). These sessions are taken by Cavan and Ulster GAA coaches and are well worth attending.
Feilé na nGael will take place this year in Kilkenny/Carlow on 16th, 17th and 18th June. We aim to qualify and represent Cavan hurling again this year. Meeting of parents will take place shortly.
Celtic Challenge, Intercounty U17 competition again this year in May. A competitive group with Meath/Cavan/Louth/Monaghan/Longford and Leitrim. We aim to have even more of our boys on this panel this year.
Saturdays first outdoor session for 12s.
Hurling training times and venues; Under 6/8/10; Kingscourt group;
Thursday 6.45-7.45pm for U6/8 and 6.45-8.15 for U10 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.
Under 12/14/16/18; Saturday 3.45-5 on the AstroTurf at the Vale. €3, water bottle and moulded boots please.
For all info on these age groups then please contact Kathryn 087 244 1371.
Ballyjamesduff Musical Society
Present ‘Hall of Fame Frolics’–on
Wednesday 1st /Thursday 2nd/Friday 3rd / Thursday 9th/Friday 10th/ Saturday 11th March plus matinee on Sunday 5th March.
Booking office will open on Monday 20th February.
E-mail: bjdmusicalsociety@gmail.com. Booking Office 049 855 1000.
Fíor Ceili
Fíor Céili practice takes place in the Killinkere GAA Centre every Wednesday at 8.30pm. 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.
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.
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. February 16th, 2017
/in News /by PetraBailieborough News. February 16th, 2017 Matthew J. Cullen.
Bailieborough Mental Health Association: Annual Quiz
The Bailieborough Mental Health Association’s Annual Round Table Quiz Night will be taking place in the Bailie Hotel, Ballroom at 8.30pm sharp on Friday next, 17th February, 2017. “A fun night for young and old” Teams of 4 for €40. Special ‘Early Bird’ round for Extra points if you arrive on time!! “A Healthy Mind in a Healthy Body’!! All welcome.
Doodle 4 Google Competition: Vote for Michella
Michella Cundelan, a sixth class pupil in St. Felim’s National School (The Vale) is a finalist in her category in the National Doodle 4 Google Competition. The Theme of the competition was ‘If I could create anything it would be…’ and Michella’s doodle brilliantly illustrates her hope for peace in the world. Winners are chosen from an online public vote. Please support this very talented girl and our school by voting online on the Doodle 4 Google website. Voting closes on Tuesday next 21st February. https://doodles.google.ie/d4g/
Grandparents Mass
Tomorrow, Thursday 17th the 9.30am morning Mass will be offered for all the grandparents in the Parish. The children from St. Anne’s N.S. will attend.
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.
Deepest Sympathy
Deepest Sympathy is extended to daughter, Carmel, sons Séamus and Damien, son-in-law Martin, daughters-in-law, Helen and Sandra, grandchildren Peter, Fergal, Niamh, Sarah and Megan, brothers Eddie, Michael, Eugene and Jim, sisters Phyllis and Rosaleen, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and extended family and friends on the death of Peggy Clarke (nee Reilly), Tullywaltra, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who died peacefully on Sunday, 29th January 2017. Peggy was pre-deceased by her husband Peter. Peggy’s Funeral Mass took place in St Bridgid’s Church, Knockbride West on Tuesday, January 31st with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Deepest Sympathy is extended to sister, Lena, nephews, nieces and extended family and friends on the death of Andy Tully, Lurganbawn, who died on Thursday, 2nd February 2017 peacefully, at Fairlawns Nursing Home. Andy’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church on Saturday, February 4th with burial afterwards in St. Anne’s Cemetery.
Deepest Sympathy is extended to Rosemary Martin and family, Woodview, on the death of Rosemary’s father, Kevin McHugh, Station Road, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare who died on Friday, February 3rd , 2017, in Naas General Hospital. Kevin’s Funeral Mass took place in St Anne’s Church, on Wednesday, February 8th with burial afterwards in St Anne’s Cemetery.
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.
Preparation for Confirmation
The children in 6th Class in St. Anne’s N.S., St Felim’s N.S. and the Model N.S., who are preparing for Confirmation and their parents and guardians, will take part in the 10am Mass on next Sunday morning, February 19th.
Cavan Ladies Darts
A ‘Table Quiz’ in aid of Cavan Ladies Darts will take place in Smyth’s of Relaghbeg on Friday, February 17th commencing at 9.00pm, sharp. Table of four is €40 and there will be plenty of spot prizes. All welcome for a great night’s entertainment.
Bailieborough Community School in Association with Bailieborough Drama Group: In aid of Student Canteen Upgrade Fund
Presents “The Tide”, written by Tara Maria Lovett and directed by Conor Sheridan on Friday 24th February and Saturday, 25th February, 2017 at 8.30 p.m in Bailieborough Community School. – Tickets €12.00 and doors open at 8.00pm.
Tickets available at the following outlets: Pat’s Shop, Kingscourt, Hall’s Main St, Bailieborough, Waller Bros Ltd., Cavan Rd. Bailieborough, Bailie Stores, Main St. Bailieborough and Bailieborough Community School. Your support would be greatly appreciated and all are most 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 11/02/17. Numbers Drawn, 6, 15, 17, 24. No Jackpot Winner. Luck Dip (€25) Winners; Anne Kennedy, Shercock Rd; Philip Sheridan, Galbolie; Michael Clarke, Dunena; Micheal Gaskin, Dundalk. Jackpot next week, €1,700.
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.
Classes at Bailieborough Business Centre
Digital Media Skills – If you have basic computer skills and would like to improve your abilities, learn how to create albums, collage, email attachments and much more. Cost €30 for 6 weeks, starting 16/02/2017. Call 042-969-4716 to reserve 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 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 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.
East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 13th February 2017
Under 6/8/10; Our registration nights for both groups went very well. A warm welcome to all our new young hurlers. It is not too late to register if you missed it this week. Just collect a form at any training session and return it filled with the relevant details. For all info on these groups then please contact Willie 086 164 9280.
Under 12/14/16/18; Under 12 outdoor training will return this Saturday at 3.30 on the astro at the Vale. €3 each and bring moulded boots and water bottle. Special thanks to our good friends at Bailieboro Celtic AFC who continue to make their fine facilities available to us. The Under 12 Spring hurling league will begin on Saturday 4th March and every Saturday till early April. The U14 league will begin in early April on Mondays once the clocks change and we get the bright evenings again. 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 6.45-7.45pm for U6/8 and 6.45-8.15 for U10 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.
Ballyjamesduff Musical Society
Present ‘Hall of Fame Frolics’–on
Wednesday 1st /Thursday 2nd/Friday 3rd / Thursday 9th/Friday 10th/ Saturday 11th March plus matinee on Sunday 5th March.
Booking office will open on Monday 20th February.
E-mail: bjdmusicalsociety@gmail.com. Booking Office 049 855 1000.
Fíor Ceili
Fíor Céili practice takes place in the Killinkere GAA Centre every Wednesday at 8.30pm. 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.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held in: The Health Centre, Kells Road on Wednesdays at 8.30pm.
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