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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.
Bailieborough News. January 12th 2017
/in News /by PetraBailieborough News. January 12th 2017 Matthew J. Cullen.
Bailieborough School of Music
Thanks to everyone who attended our Christmas Carol Service and Concert before Christmas and donated or
supported our raffle, we have been able to present our local St Vincent DePaul with a cheque for €346.32 (this included a €50 donation from Bailieboro Cub Scouts) and Bailieboro Community School, School Canteen Refurbishment Fund with a cheque for €296.32.
Bailieborough School of Music present Heroes in Hiding in the Bailie Hotel on Saturday, 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
The Groove Jazz Big Band. Tickets €10 on sale now from Bailie Hotel or any committee member.
Bailieborough Tidy Town’s Raffle Results
1st prize; Catherine O Reilly,
2nd prize, Dr Mary McDonagh,
3rd prize; Yvonne O Reilly.
Bailieborough Tidy Town’s committee would like to thank all those who sponsored prizes and bought lines and all who contributed to the success of thisfund raiser.
Bailieborough Tidy Town Committee look forward to Spring and a litter free Bailieborough.
Bailieborough School of Music
Lotto results for 7/01/17. Numbers Drawn, 4,7, 12, 24. No Jackpot Winner. Luck Dip (€25) Winners; Ultan Carroll,Grousehall; Linda Gargan, Barrack St; Marie Logan, Ardlow; Patricia Farrell,
Woodview. Jackpot next week, €1,200.
DVD’s available of the ‘Celtic Tenors’ Concert
DVD from the evening at Killinkere Leisure Centre, with the Celtic Tenors
and Guests available from Bailieborough Business Centre and Bailie Stores.
Cost €10 each. Call: 042-969- 4716 or 086-794- 9739 to order your copy.
Mature Student: CAO Application
Do you need assistance applying to CAO as a mature student in 2017? Then contact Jason Donohue 049 4377001 or drop in to Bailieborough Library, between 2.30 – 4pm on Tuesday next, 17th January.
Bailieborough Development Association
Survey for proposed Courthouse Re-Development: 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 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
Castle Lake Forest Demesne
The Castle Lake Development Committee, have signed a lease on the Castle Lake Forest Demesne for 4years and 11months. This Lease will allow for Castle Lake Development Committee, to carry out maintenance and improvements to the area over the coming years. Some of the plans include improved signage and information, a new heritage trail, improved car parking and family friendly facilities. Our first job will be to build a set of steps to the Brothers Graves, this will commence this week (2nd Week in
January 2017). The work will be facilitated by the local CE and TUS Employment schemes.
Timber Lorries are currently back in the forest, stay safe and keep dogs leashed for their own protection.
Bridge
Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening in the Hotel Bailie at 8.00pm. New members are always most welcome.
Social Dancing
Social Dancing takes place on this Saturday coming, 14th January in the Community Centre, from 10.00 pm till 12.30am. Music is by Show Bud, Robert Browne and Breege Kelly. This band is well known for its beautiful waltzes. Supper will be supplied as usual. Come along, it is sure to be another good night. All welcome.
Baptism – Baptism Preparation Meeting for Parents
This month’s meeting has been postponed until Thursday, January 19 th . 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 sister, Margaret, cousins,relatives, neighbours and friends of James McCaul, Tunnyduff, Bailieborough who passed away on Saturday, December 24 th . James’s Funeral Mass took place on Tuesday, December 27 th in St. Brigid's Church, Knockbride West, with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
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Deepest Sympathy is extended to children, Madeleine, Philip, Audrey and Paul on the death of their mother, Margaret Harvey (néeConnolly) (McIntosh Park, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin and formerly of Bailieborough, Co. Cavan) who passed away peacefully at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin on Saturday, December 24 th . Predeceased by her husband Martin, Margaret will be sadly missed by her sons-in- law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and 3 great-grandsons, brother, sister, brothers-in- law, sisters-in- law, nephews, nieces, relatives, good friends and neighbours. Margaret’s Requiem Mass took place on Wednesday morning, December 28thin The Church of the Holy Family, Kill-o’- the-Grange with burial afterwards in Shanganagh Cemetery, Shankill.
Deepest Sympathy is extended to Bertie Murtagh and family, Galbolie and Maurice Cahill, Wexford, on the death of their sister Susan (Suey) Castleman) nee Cahill, late of Galbolie, who died suddenly on December17th in England.
Deepest Sympathy is extended to daughter Philomena Mulligan (Scotstown), sons Brendan (Trim) and Paul (Drogheda) on the death of their mother, Theresa Callan (née Denning) Mayne, Castlebellingham and late of Bailieborough, Co. Cavan peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda—in her 91 st year—on Wednesday, December 21 st . Predeceased by her husband, Jem, Margaret will be sadly missed by her daughter, sons, son-in-law Eugene, daughters-in- law Frances (née McGee) and Patricia (née Clarke),brother-in- law Patrick, sister-in- law Patricia (Fahy), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Margaret’s Funeral Mass took place in Saint Mary's Church, Kilsaran on Friday, December 23 rd with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Best Wishes and Good Luck
Best Wishes and Good Luck are extended to Bailieborough native, Leanne Kiernan who has been nominated for both Senior Player and Young Player of the year for the 2016 Continental Tyres Women’s National League Awards, as well as being named in the Team of the Season. Leanne famously scored a hat trick in the FAI Senior Cup final against Wexford Youths
The awards ceremony will take place on this Thursday, January 12 th , at12.30pm, at the Guinness Storehouse, Dublin. The 2016 Team of the Year features five Shelbourne players, as well as three UCD Waves players, Roma McLaughlin and Amber Barrett from Peamount and Chloe Moloney from Galway WFC. Good luck Leanne, all at home here in
Bailieborough are cheering you on!
FELIM’S National School (THE VALE)
Is currently inviting applications for enrolment for 2017-2018. Forms are available directly from the school, by phoning 042 9665605 or by emailing: thevalesns@outlook.ie download from website: wwww.thevalesns.com under the Scoil Documents section. Completed forms to be returned to the school by Friday, 27th January, 2017. Bailieborough Shamrocks Ladies: Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Ladies
Section AGM is taking place on Friday 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.
Learn to Jive’
With Mairéad Gaffney and Craig Lovett. Five week course commencing, Monday 16th January at 8.30pm in Killinkere Leisure Centre. No partner needed. Contact 086 1763044 / 086 1928568.
Classes for 2017 at Bailieborough Business Centre.
For Further Details please call 042-969- 4716, or call in to the Centre. Make a change in 2017!!
Computers for Beginners – 4 Weeks – Tuesday Evenings 6.30 -9.00.
Computers for Improvers – 8 Weeks Monday Evening 6.30 – 9.30. A follow on if you have taken our Computers for Beginners Class or have basic computer skills.
Spreadsheets – Learn how to keep financial records and create formulae – 16
Weeks Tuesday or Thursday 9.30 – 1.00pm.
Word Processing – Create your own Documents, Learn Shortcuts, – 13 Weeks Friday mornings 10 -1pm.
Information Technology – Change your skills – 13 Weeks Wednesday Evenings 6.30-9.30pm – Minimum Numbers 10 per class.
Pilates
Pilates Classes resume the week of January, 9th for 6 weeks a Cornakill, Mullagh (morning and evening classes available).Also Bailieborough Leisure Centre on Wednesday mornings and Cormeen Sports Complex on Tuesday mornings.
Men only Pilates starts on Friday 13th January at 8pm for 4 weeks in Bailieborough Leisure Centre.
Please contact Julie 086 3283943, email Julie@cavanphysicaltherapy.com or see Facebook.com/JulieCarolanCavanPhysicalTherapy for more details.
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 14 th (Saturday, 1.30pm.), January 29 th (Sunday, 12.30pm),
February 12 th (Sunday, 12.30pm), February 25 th (Saturday, 1.30pm), March 18 th (Saturday, 1.30pm) and March 26 th (Sunday, 12.30pm).
Library
Bailieborough Library Parent, Baby and Toddler Group has proven to be a vital life line for all stay-at- home parents who may be new to the area and wish to get out of the house and make new friends. There is a huge range of toys for children to play with, while parents can enjoy a cup of tea and chat.
The group meets at the Library Arts space every Wednesday at 10.30am-12pm. Why not join their Facebook Group and keep up to date with news and events.
Citizens Information every Tuesday 1.30pm-2.30pm on a first come first served basis;
Craft Group every Friday 10.30am-1pm;
Book Club 6pm-7pm last Thursday of every month;
Lit Lab writers group every second Tuesday. Contact 042 9665779 for details on any of the above.
East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 9th January 2017
A very Happy New Year to all involved with our club. 2017 promises to be another positive year in the development of local hurling. We have a number of initiatives to roll out over the course of the year and by years end we should hope to see a substantial improvement at all levels within the club.
Just because there is no hurling being played at the moment does not mean there isn’t work going on. A full plan for the season ahead is being finalised and should be ready near the end of the month so to all our players we say enjoy the break as 2017 will be very busy and we hope successful.
Our first groups back hurling will be our U6/8/10 firstly in Kingscourt Community Centre on Thursday January 19th at 6.45 followed by our Bailieborough group on Friday 20th in the Community School Sports Hall from 6.
Registration for the year ahead for all will be in early February.
The older lads will return hurling soon after.
Happy New Year!
East Cavan Gaels Hurling Review 2016
Thank you to everyone who made 2016 another year of growth and consolidation with teams from U6 all the way up to minor. We hope to field our first ever adult side in 2017 to finally complete the work started in 2009 with Under 8/10. We look forward to seeing you all in 2017. Thanks to all our volunteers, our coaches and mentors who continue the difficult but enjoyable job of keeping the national game alive here in this part of county Cavan. Thanks also to those who sponsored our various initiatives throughout the year. Below is a selection of our work and players who played for us at all levels in 2016.
The future is bright #thefutureofhurlingisblue.
Jack Barry Cavan Hurler of the year
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: m.com or call 042 9666200.
Bailieborough News. January 5th 2017
/in News /by PetraBailieborough News. January 5th 2017 Matthew J. Cullen.
Christmas in Bailieborough
Attendance at all the religious services in the area were up on previous years with lots of people and their families returning home from abroad for the festive occasion. The Christmas spirit was in evidence—particularly on Christmas Eve—with the Annual Christmas Carol singing by the Bailieborough Cancer Fund on Main St.
Footfall in the local shops was up and in the run up to Christmas, trying to get parking on Main St., was a nightmare at times but shoppers made good use of the car parks in the town.
A big well done to everyone who took part in the Christmas Swim in Bailieborough. It was wild, wet and windy but it didn’t hold the locals back from the traditional Christmas Day swim which was being held for the 23rd time with the proceeds going to Bailieborough Senior Citizens. Hats off to the Special Abilities Tutors who took part despite the heavy rain. You are an amazing bunch of volunteers!
The Athletic Club’s Annual St. Stephen’s Day run was well supported with participants eager to clear the cobwebs after Christmas Day. The John Ed Sheanon inspired walk—in memory of P.J. Byrne— on Wednesday was also well attended and supported.
It was also a happy time for one local person/ family, who were the winners of the Christmas Eve Lotto jackpot worth over a cool €4,500,000. The winning ticket was sold in Lorraine Harris’s ‘Supervalu’ and at the time of writing, no one knows who has won it but as usual, there are plenty of rumours and potential candidates!! Anyway, well done whoever you are and good health and happiness to enjoy it!
THANK YOU to all who decorated and prepared St. Annes Church for Advent and Christmas especially Sean Reilly, Olive Steenson, Eileen O’Reilly, Lucy Clarke, Marie Guckian, Geraldine Reilly, James Clarke, our caretaker Sadie Clarke, our sacristan May Cassidy and the members of the Community Employment Scheme. Thanks also to those took part in our liturgies, especially the First Communion and Confirmation classes from the local national schools, the students from Bailieborough Community School, the First Communion Parents Committee, the St. Anne’s National School Choir, the Eucharistic Ministers, Stewards and the Ministers of the Word.
Music is such an essential part of the liturgy and we are blessed to have two fine choirs here in Bailieborough Church Area – the St. Anne’s Choir directed and guided by Derek Eakins and the Folk Choir led by Thomas Hanley and Sean Reilly. We the people and priests of the parish really appreciate, and are thankful for, the work and effort of all involved.
St. Vincent DePaul Shop Conference
St. Anthony’s Shop Conference would like to thank all those who contributed to the success of the shop in 2016. We appreciate all the customers who visit our shop regularly, also the many donors who provide quality clothing, footwear, handbags, bed linen, furniture and household items on an on-going basis. It is only with your continued generosity that we will be able to provide the funds so urgently needed in our community. The shop will reopen for business on Wednesday Jan. 4th 2017.
DVD’s available of the ‘Celtic Tenors’ Concert
DVD’s from the evening at Killinkere Leisure Centre, with the Celtic Tenors and Guests available from Bailieborough Business Centre and Bailie Stores. Cost €10 each. Call : 042-969-4716 or 086-794-9739 to order your copy.
Bailieborough Development Association: Survey for proposed Courthouse Re-Development
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 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
Bridge
Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening in the Hotel Bailie at 8.00pm. New members are always most welcome.
Deepest Sympathy
Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife, Kathleen, daughters, Maria and Brenda, son-in-law Ed, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother, sisters, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends on the death of John Finnegan, Curkish, Bailieborough, at Cavan General Hospital on Thursday, December 8th. John was a very well-known and respected member of the local community as was evidenced by the large attendance at his funeral. He was involved with the Bailieborough Athletics Club in his earlier days and was also very involved with the Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club—being a vice-president of the Club. John was also a quiet, unassuming man who always had time to stop and have a friendly chat and his presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him. John’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Church on Saturday, December 10th with burial afterwards in St. Annes Cemetery.
Deepest Sympathy is extended to son Sean, brothers PJ and Eugene, sister Martina, sisters-in-law Theresa and Bridgid, brother-in-law Mick, nephews, nieces and extended relatives and friends on the death of Mary McGuinness (nee Higgins)—wife of the late Gerry— Ladoonigan, Tunnyduff, Bailieborough, who passed away suddenly on Saturday, 17th December at her residence. Mary’s Funeral Mass took place on Tuesday, December 20th in St Brigid’s Church, Knockbride West, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Deepest Sympathy is extended to sisters, Anne O’Reilly (Tatteragh), Teresa McBrine (London), brother Francis (Corravilla), brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends on the death of Bridgid Diffley (nee McBrine), New York and formerly of Corravilla, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away on Wednesday, 14th December 2016, peacefully in New York. Bridgid’s Funeral Mass took place on Wednesday, December 21st in St. Brigid’s Church, Knockbride East, with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
“Learn to Jive’ with Mairéad Gaffney and Craig Lovett. Five week course commencing, Monday 16th January at 8.30pm in Killinkere Leisure Centre. No partner needed. Contact 086 1763044 / 086 1928568.
Classes for 2017 at Bailieborough Business Centre. For Further Details please call 042-969-4716, or call in to the Centre. Make a change in 2017!!
Computers for Beginners – 4 Weeks – Tuesday Evenings 6.30 -9.00.
Computers for Improvers – 8 Weeks Monday Evening 6.30 – 9.30. A follow on if you have taken our Computers for Beginners Class or have basic computer skills.
Spreadsheets – Learn how to keep financial records and create formulae – 16 Weeks Tuesday or Thursday 9.30 – 1.00pm.
Word Processing – Create your own Documents, Learn Shortcuts, – 13 Weeks Friday mornings 10 -1pm.
Information Technology – Change your skills – 13
Weeks Wednesday Evenings 6.30-9.30pm – Minimum Numbers 10 per class.
Pilates
Pilates – resuming in Trinity Hall on Tuesday Jan 10th beginners @ 6.15pm & intermediate @ 7.30pm. new members welcome. suitable for all fitness levels. booking essential with Anne 087 2601454.
Pilates Classes resume the week of January, 9th for 6 weeks at Cornakill, Mullagh (morning & evening classes available).
Also Bailieborough Leisure Centre on Wednesday mornings and Cormeen Sports Complex on Tuesday mornings.
Men only Pilates starts on Friday 13th January at 8pm for 4 weeks in Bailieborough Leisure Centre.
Please contact Julie 086 3283943, email Julie@cavanphysicaltherapy.com or see Facebook.com/JulieCarolanCavanPhysicalTherapy for more details.
Baptism Dates in St. Annes for January and February 2017
The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church for and January –January 14th (Saturday, 1.30pm.), January 29th (Sunday, 12.30pm), February 12th (Sunday, 12.30pm) and February 25th (Saturday, 1.30pm).
Library
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.
NOLLAIG NA MBAN
Concert in Moynalty Church in Friday, 6th January at 8pm, featuring Deirdre Shannon, Marina Cassidy, Majella Cullagh. Tickets €25 and are available at the Parochial House, Moynalty, ☎ 046 9244305/text only 087 6255195 or email: moynaltyparish@eircom.net It promises to be a wonderful night of music and song.
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.
Wishing all readers, a Peaceful and Prosperous New Year.