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Bailieborough News Thursday 21sth April 2016
/in News /by Liz FlemingBailieborough News. April 21th 2016. Matthew J. Cullen.
Deepest Sympathy:
Deepest Sympathy is extended to the Family, relatives and friends of Ann Clerkin, Curkish, whose funeral took place in St. Anne’s on Thursday morning last.
Deepest sympathy is also extended to the family, relatives and friends of Leo Clarke, Nolagh whose Funeral took place in St. Anne’s, Killann on Friday last.
Deepest Sympathy is extended to John Donnellan on the recent death of his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth (Eily) Donnellan, The Ward, Co. Meath.
Cavan Birdwatch:
The Annual General Meeting of ‘Cavan Birdwatch’ will be held on Thursday, 21st April in the Bailieborough Business Centre.
The meeting will commence at 7 p.m. and will be followed by a talk at 8 p.m. by Olivia Crowe from Birdwatch Ireland entitled, ‘Tracking the fortunes of our Greenland White-fronted Goose’. This is a free event and all are welcome—especially new members.
Phone 087 7735487 or email cavanbirdwatching@gmail.com for more information.
Parent and Toddler Group:
Bexcourt Parent and Toddler Group continues in the Bexcourt Centre from 10.00am to 12 noon on every Wednesday morning. Meet other parents, compare notes and organise activities and events. For further details, please contact 042 9694825 or just come along and drop into the Centre.
CONFIRMATION:
The sacrament of Confirmation will be administered in the parish by Bishop Leo O’Reilly on Saturday next, 23rd April in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough, at 12 noon.
Confirmation Practise
A practise for all the confirmation candidates, their parents/guardians and sponsors will take place in St. Anne’s on Thursday evening at 8.30pm.
Bailieboro Celtic AFC:
We are delighted to be hosting an FAI Summer Soccer Schools Camp again this year for boys and girls aged between 6 and 14 years of age. This year’s camp runs from Monday 4th July till Friday 8th July between 10.30 am and 3.00 pm. Prices remain the same as last year at €65 per child with family discounts and each child receives a full kit (jersey, shorts and socks) backpack and ball. For more information or booking log on towww.summersoccerschools.ie or Call 1890 653 653.
Self Defence and Kick Boxing Classes:
I run a self defence martial arts class in Bailieborough on Wednesday nights at 8pm. I have moved my class to the leisure centre “swimming pool” in Bailieborough. I would love if you could advertise this in the paper if you could. It is a practical self-defence class in which you do not need to be flexible or fit in order to train therefore it is for everyone. It is a fun way to learn self-defence and get fit by doing so.
First class is free to all beginners and it has an age limit of over 14 year olds.
If you wish to contact me on further information you can call on 0863398325.
Dhuish Group Water Scheme:
Bi-annual maintenance of the Dhuish Group Water Scheme will commence on Monday next, 25th of April and will continue until Friday 6th of May. There may be interruptions to the water supply during this time for which we apologise.
Bailieborough Group of Parishes:
If you’re interested in the Parish Summer outing to St Patrick’s Church, Greystones and The National Garden Exhibition Centre in Kilquade on May 1, get in touch with Valerie\Damien (Mullagh) Donald Howell (Knockbride) Victor Scott (Shercock) Russell Waller\John Anderson (Bailieborough) as soon as possible.
Coach cost – €10 per person (assuming over 50 people)
Lunch cost €19.95 ( 2 courses).
Deposit €10. Bus leaves Tesco Bailieborough at 8am and the hotel in Mullagh at 8:20.
Library:
Education Guidance for all adults at the Library at 3pm on first Tuesday of each month. Free service run by ETB. Information on courses available, funding and grants.
Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin Fundraiser:
Bailieborough School of Music are having a Concert in aid of Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin in the Community School on Saturday May 14th at 8pm. More details next week.
Bailieborough Agricultural Show:
The Show committee are running a bus to the forthcoming Balmoral Show and if you are interested in going, please contact any committee member.
FIT 2 GO Fitness Classes:
A full range of fitness classes’ available running on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6.15pm in Bailieborough Arts and Cultural Centre, Shercock Road. Contact; Berenice (086-3636206) for further details.
East Knockbride N.S. Enrolment 2016/2017:
Enrolment Forms are available for pupils wishing to enroll in Sept. 2016. Please contact the school on 042 9660244 or e-mail: eastknockbridens@yahoo.com
Training at Bailieborough Business Centre: April 26th
Computers for Beginners – Learn everything from ‘Where is the On Button to On-line payments. Call 042-969-4716.
BAILIEBOROUGH SHAMROCK’S LADIES
are holding a ‘Registration Night’ for all players both underage and senior not yet registered for 2016 on Friday next, 22nd April from 7.30-9pm in the Club Rooms, St. Anne’s Park. All those players wishing to play for the 2016 season must be registered by the latest 22nd April.
Bailieborough Social Day Centre:
Easter Get-Together in the Community Centre on Wednesday April 20th, from 2.30pm to 4.30pm for a great afternoon’s entertainment. New members are always most welcome.
Pilates:
Pilates continues in Trinity Hall Virginia Rd, Bailieboro on Tuesday evenings at 6.15pm and 7.30pm. Booking essential. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please call Anne 087 2601454 for further details.
Best Wishes:
Best wishes and good luck are extended to Bailieborough Shamrocks clubman, Michael Argue and the rest of the Cavan Senior players in their Division 2 Final against Tyrone on Sunday next, in Croke Park.
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.
Library:
Parent, Baby and Toddler group: Weekly meeting at Bailieborough 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.
FAMILY FUNDAY!!!!!!!!!!!:
Bailieborough Shamrocks have a huge Family FUNDAY organised for Sunday 8th May 2016…. More Details to follow over the Weekend. Keep the date free everyone. Some great day’s entertainment for young and old organised…. And some music and food also. A day not to be Missed!!
The Model School Soccer Team:
Picture from the Boys FAI 5-a-side soccer tournament today held in Cootehill. The Model School boys won all 4 group games and topped their group but lost out to a very strong Ballyhaise team in the 1/4 finals.
Cavan Walking Festival:
As part of the programme for the Cavan Walking Festival, a walk will be held in Bailieborough.
The ‘Bailieborough Forest Walk’ will take place on Saturday 30th of April.
Participants please meet at the Bailieborough Business Centre at11am. The duration of the walk will be approx.1 1/2 hours and the distance is 8 km.
Contact the Department of Community and Enterprise for further details: 049 437 8582. All welcome.
Baptism Dates in St. Annes for April, May and June 2016:
The following are the dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church for the Months of April, May and June – Sunday April 24th, Sunday May 8th, Sunday May 22nd, Sunday June 5th and Sunday June 26th –Baptisms will take place on Sundays at 12.30pm.
‘Hero of the Half Acre’:
The Ramor Theatre present “Hero of The Half Acre” The Willie Doonan Story Written and Directed by Bailieborough man, Padraic McIntyre on Wednesday 20th to Saturday 23rd April. Booking 049 8547074.
Lourdes:
The annual Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place this year from 27th May to 1st June. Bookings should be made as soon as possible – because places are limited – through the Kilmore Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan (St Patrick’s College) or
Tel 049 4375 004 – Office hours are 10.00 am to 1.00 pm Monday to Friday. Booking Forms are available by contacting the office. Anyone wishing to travel on the Assisted Pilgrim Section – staying in Accueil Notre Dame – should contact Fr Kevin Fay, Upper Lavey, Ballyjamesduff Tel 049 433 0018 / 087 857 9968. Lourdes is a really special place as anyone who has ever visited will confirm.
Lavey 2 Lourdes:
A number of Cyclist’s are taking on the challenge to Cycle from Lavey to Lourdes on Sunday 15th May and hope to be there when the Pilgrimage arrives. This is to raise funds for the Kilmore Pilgrimage – Assisted Pilgrim Section. If you would like to support this venture all contributions will be gratefully appreciated. Donations to Fr Kevin Fay.
East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 18th April 2016
Under 6/8/10; Training continues indoors in Kingscourt and Bailieborough as the weather and pitch conditions remain unsuitable for moving outdoors yet. We had a challenge v Carrick on the astro at Bailieboro Celtic on Wednesday last. A good evenings hurling had by all. Lots more blitzes when the pitch and weather conditions improve.
Above; The Under 10 squad who hosted Carrick on Wednesday last.
Under 12; Unfortunately Wednesday’s game v St.Feilims was postponed. This coming Wednesday we play Mullahoran in the Spring League.
Under 14; The lads went down to a narrow one point defeat to Cootehill in the opening round of the Cavan Hurling League on Saturday last.
They begin the Monaghan League on Monday when they host Monaghan Harps in Kingscourt at 7.30 pm.
Under 16/18; New players are especially welcome. Equipment supplied while learning the game.
You must be registered with East Cavan Gaels GAA Hurling Club to play hurling with East Cavan Gaels. Forms available at training.
Hurling training times and venues;
Under 6/8/10; Kingscourt group; Thursdays at Kingscourt Community Centre Under 6/8 from 6.45-7.45 and Under 10 from 6.45-8.15. €3 each please.
Bailieborough group U6/8/10; Fridays – Under 6/8 from 6-7pm. Under 10 from 7-8pm in Bailieboro Community School Sports Hall. €3 each please.
Both sessions are open to anyone from the region to attend.
For all U8/10 information contact Willie Gaughan 087 164 9280.
Under 12/14/16/18; Training for all ages from Under 12 to Under 18 on Wednesday 7pm at Bailieborough GAA grounds St.Annes Park.
For all U12-U18 information contact Kathryn O’Flynn 087 244 1371
Check out our social media;
https://www.facebook.com/eastcavangaelshurling/
https://twitter.com/ECG_GAA
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.
The Samaritans:
The Samaritans have a new Freephone number: 116 123 for people who are struggling to cope. The line is open and free 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.
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 Thursday April 14th 2016
/in News /by Liz FlemingBailieborough News. April 14th 2016. Matthew J. Cullen.
Cavan Birdwatch:
The Annual General Meeting of ‘Cavan Birdwatch’ will be held on Thursday, 21st April in the Bailieborough Business Centre.
The meeting will commence at 7 p.m. and will be followed by a talk at 8 p.m. by Olivia Crowe from Birdwatch Ireland entitled, ‘Tracking the fortunes of our Greenland White-fronted Goose’. This is a free event and all are welcome—especially new members.
Phone 087 7735487 or email cavanbirdwatching@gmail.com for more information.
Parent and Toddler Group:
Bexcourt Parent and Toddler Group continues in the Bexcourt Centre from 10.00am to 12 noon on every Wednesday morning. Meet other parents, compare notes and organise activities and events. For further details, please contact 042 9694825 or just come along and drop into the Centre.
BAILIEBOROUGH SHAMROCK’S LADIES
are holding ‘Registration Nights’ for all players both underage and senior not yet registered for 2016 on Friday 15th and 22nd April from 7.30-9pm in the Club Rooms, St. Anne’s Park. All those players wishing to play for the 2016 season must be registered by the latest 22nd April.
Forthcoming Lecture:
Cumann Seanchais Bhreifne Lecture entitled ‘Victoria Cross Recipients from County Cavan’ by Leslie McKeague at Library on Tuesday, April 19th at 8pm. All welcome. Free event.
CONFIRMATION
: The sacrament of Confirmation will be administered in the parish by Bishop Leo O’Reilly on Saturday, 23rd April in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough, at 12 noon.
Bailieboro Vintage Car and Tractor Run:
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the ‘Bailieboro Vintage Car and Tractor Run’—due to be held on Monday the 2nd of May, has been cancelled. It is hoped that the event will be held in the near future.
CAVAN INSTITUTE OPEN DAYS
15th and 16th April (10-4pm and12 noon-4pm respectively). Information on over 80 full time courses starting September 2016 available.
Relaghabeg Fundraising Committee:
Come and Test your Knowledge while helping to raise funds for the general service and maintenance of the Relaghbeg Defibrillator. The Defibrillator is for the use of the community hopefully it won’t need to be used but it is peace of mind knowing that it is there and is in proper working order if needed. We are holding a Table Quiz on Friday, April 15th at 9.00pm in Smyth’s Bar, Relaghbeg to raise funds to help keep the servicing of this life saving equipment up to date. A Table of four persons costs €40. Plenty of spot prizes on the night. It Promises to be a fun night for all. Please come and support.
Breifne Historical Societies:
talk entitled ‘Victoria Cross Recipients from County Cavan‘ will take place on Tuesday April 19th in Bailieborough Library at 8pm.. This talk is based on an essay in the 2015 journal of Cumann Seanchais Bhreifne. Initially the date was set for April 14th but due to a clash with the launch of the 1916 exhibition at Cavan County Museum the date was changed to April 19th
Bailieboro Celtic AFC:
We are delighted to be hosting an FAI Summer Soccer Schools Camp again this year for boys and girls aged between 6 and 14 years of age. This year’s camp runs from Monday 4th July till Friday 8th July between 10.30 am and 3.00 pm. Prices remain the same as last year at €65 per child with family discounts and each child receives a full kit (jersey, shorts and socks) backpack and ball. For more information or booking log on towww.summersoccerschools.ie or Call 1890 653 653.
Bailieborough Group of Parishes:
If you’re interested in the Parish Summer outing to St Patrick’s Church, Greystones and The National Garden Exhibition Centre in Kilquade on May 1, get in touch with Valerie\Damien (Mullagh) Donald Howell (Knockbride) Victor Scott (Shercock) Russell Waller\John Anderson (Bailieborough) as soon as possible.
Coach cost – €10 per person (assuming over 50 people)
Lunch cost €19.95 ( 2 courses).
Deposit €10. Bus leaves Tesco Bailieborough at 8am and the hotel in Mullagh at 8:20.
Library:
Education Guidance for all adults at the Library at 3pm on first Tuesday of each month. Free service run by ETB. Information on courses available, funding and grants.
Bailieborough Agricultural Show: The Show committee are running a bus to the forthcoming Balmoral Show and if you are interested in going, please contact any committee member.
Knockbride Ladies GAA’ Fun Run’:
Knockbride Ladies GAA are holding a fundraising ‘Fun Run’ on Sunday next, April 17th. Registration takes place at 11.45am, at the Knockbride GAA pitch with the Run/Walk commencing at 12.30pm. Run for fun—Race for place, all welcome, tell your friends and bring your family!! Two distances, 5km and 10km.
FIT 2 GO Fitness Classes:
A full range of fitness classes’ available running on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6.15pm in Bailieborough Arts and Cultural Centre, Shercock Road. Contact; Berenice (086-3636206) for further details.
Training at Bailieborough Business Centre: April 26th:
Computers for Beginners – Learn everything from ‘Where is the On Button to On-line payments. Call 042-969-4716.
Pilates:
Pilates continues in Trinity Hall Virginia Rd, Bailieboro on Tuesday evenings at 6.15pm and 7.30pm. Booking essential. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please call Anne 087 2601454 for further details..
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.
Library:
Parent, Baby and Toddler group: Weekly meeting at Bailieborough 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.
Cavan Walking Festival:
As part of the programme for the Cavan Walking Festival, a walk will be held in Bailieborough.
The ‘Bailieborough Forest Walk’ will take place on Saturday 30th of April.
Participants please meet at the Bailieborough Business Centre at11am. The duration of the walk will be approx.1 1/2 hours and the distance is 8 km.
Contact the Department of Community and Enterprise for further details: 049 437 8582. All welcome.
Baptism Dates in St. Annes for April, May and June 2016:
The following are the dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church for the Months of April, May and June – Sunday April 17th, Sunday April 24th, Sunday May 8th, Sunday May 22nd, Sunday June 5th and Sunday June 26th –Baptisms will take place on Sundays at 12.30pm.
Lourdes:
The annual Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place this year from 27th May to 1st June. Bookings should be made as soon as possible – because places are limited – through the Kilmore Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan (St Patrick’s College) or
Tel 049 4375 004 – Office hours are 10.00 am to 1.00 pm Monday to Friday. Booking Forms are available by contacting the office. Anyone wishing to travel on the Assisted Pilgrim Section – staying in Accueil Notre Dame – should contact Fr Kevin Fay, Upper Lavey, Ballyjamesduff Tel 049 433 0018 / 087 857 9968. Lourdes is a really special place as anyone who has ever visited will confirm.
Lavey 2 Lourdes:
A number of Cyclist’s are taking on the challenge to Cycle from Lavey to Lourdes on Sunday 15th May and hope to be there when the Pilgrimage arrives. This is to raise funds for the Kilmore Pilgrimage – Assisted Pilgrim Section. If you would like to support this venture all contributions will be gratefully appreciated. Donations to Fr Kevin Fay.
East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 11th April 2016
Under 6/8/10; Training continues indoors in Kingscourt and Bailieborough as the weather and pitch conditions remain unsuitable for moving outdoors yet. The Under 10s will play a challenge v Carrick on Wednesday next at the astro, Bailieboro Celtic AFC, at the Vale from 6-7. Players to meet from 5.45pm.
Above; Kingscourt U6/8s on left and Bailieborough/Shercock U6/8s on right.
Above; Kingscourt U10s, left, and Bailieborough/Shercock U10s on right.
Under 12; Unfortunately Wednesdays game v Annalee was postponed. This coming Wednesday we play St. Felim’s in the Spring League.
Under 14; A huge congratulations to our U14 squad who qualified for National Feilé na nGael which this year will be in “The home of hurling” Tipperary after reaching the Cavan Feilé final v Cootehill on the 3G at Breffni on Saturday last. Both sides will now represent Cavan hurling on the 17th-19th June. Well done to the players and management of Kathryn, Maurice, Sharon and Brendan.
This coming week we play Castleblayney in the Monaghan league on Wednesday tbc.
Above; The under 14 squad who qualified for National Feilé.
Under 16/18; New players are especially welcome. Equipment supplied while learning the game.
You must be registered with East Cavan Gaels GAA Hurling Club to play hurling with East Cavan Gaels. Forms available at training.
Hurling training times and venues; Under 6/8/10; Kingscourt group;
Thursdays at Kingscourt Community Centre Under 6/8 from 6.45-7.45 and Under 10 from 6.45-8.15. €3 each please.
Bailieborough group U6/8/10; Fridays – Under 6/8 from 6-7pm. Under 10 from 7-8pm in Bailieboro Community School Sports Hall. €3 each please.
Both sessions are open to anyone from the region to attend.
For all U8/10 information contact Willie Gaughan 087 164 9280.
Under 12/14/16/18; Matches this week so keep an eye out for text.
Training for all ages from Under 12 to Under 18 on Wednesday 7pm at Bailieborough GAA grounds St.Annes Park unless there is a game.
For all U12-U18 information contact Kathryn O’Flynn 087 244 1371.
Check out our social media;
https://www.facebook.com/eastcavangaelshurling/
https://twitter.com/ECG_GAA
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.
The Samaritans:
The Samaritans have a new Freephone number: 116 123 for people who are struggling to cope. The line is open and free 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.
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 Thursday 7th April 2016
/in News /by Liz FlemingBailieborough News. April 7th 2016. Matthew J. Cullen.
BRIDGE CLUB RESULTS for MARCH:
Tuesday, 1st March 2016: 1st: Teresa O’Reilly and Joy Jameson; 2nd: Una Mansell and Ann Brady; Best Gross: Rosaleen Mackey and Elizabeth Murphy.
Tuesday, 8th March:
1st: Joy Jameson and Vera Bell; 2nd: Marie McNicholas and Eilish Reynolds; Best Gross: Una Stafford and Teresa O’Reilly.
Tuesday, 15th March: 1st: Jimmy Stafford and Kathy O’Sullivan; 2nd: Sean Kelleher and Patsy Corcoran; Best Gross: Olive McCabe and Eilish Reynolds; 3rd: Noreen Maguire and Betty Olwell.
Tuesday, 22nd March – EASTER PRIZES – 1st: Olive McCabe and Pauline Hutchinson; 2nd: Sean Kelleher and Patsy Corcoran; Best Gross: Teresa O’Reilly and John McGahan; 3rd: Eilish Reynolds and Betty Olwell; 4th: Gemma McCabe and Olive Kellett; 5th: Pauline McEvoy and Rosaleen Keegan.
Tuesday, 29th March: 1st: Gemma McCabe and Olive Kellett; 2nd: Mona McCormack and Eilish Reynolds; Best Gross: Teresa O’Reilly and Joy Jameson; 3rd: Rosaleen Keegan and Pauline McEvoy.
Player of the Month for March: Eilish Reynolds. Congratulations to all Prize Winners.
Parent and Toddler Group:
Bexcourt Parent and Toddler Group continues in the Bexcourt Centre from 10.00am to 12 noon on every Wednesday morning. Meet other parents, compare notes and organise activities and events. For further details, please contact 042 9694825 or just come along and drop into the Centre.
Social Dancing:
Social Dancing this month, is in the Community Centre on Saturday next, 9th of April from 10.00pm till 12.30am. Music is by Country Traditions, a Donegal Group who have been reeling in the dancers for years. The usual refreshments will be available to enhance the night. All welcome.
Tunnyduff Parents Association:
Tunnyduff Parents Association present “The Sand Park” written and performed by Seamus O’Rourke, with support act, on Saturday 9th April 2016 at 8.30 sharp, in Tunnyduff Hall. For tickets please contact Sophie Smith 087 6561724.
HOLY HOUR:
The monthly Holy Hour hosted by Direction for Our Times will take place on Thursday evening next, April 7th in St. Anne’s Church beginning at 8pm. All welcome.
Forthcoming Lecture:
Cumann Seanchais Bhreifne Lecture entitled ‘Victoria Cross Recipients from County Cavan’ by Leslie McKeague at Library on Tuesday, April 19th at 8pm. All welcome. Free event.
CONFIRMATION:
The sacrament of Confirmation will be administered in the parish by Bishop Leo O’Reilly on Saturday, 23rd April in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough, at 12 noon.
Bailieboro Vintage Car and Tractor Run:
Bailieboro Masonic lodge,
are holding a, Vintage Car and Tractor Run, in aid of the East Cavan Special Abilities Swim Club, on Monday the 2nd of May, commencing in the Tesco car park. Registration will take place in the Masonic Hall, Market Square at 2o’clock. Details of the route will be given on receiving the twenty euro per vehicle entry fee. We’re also going to be stopping at a local historian for a cup of tea and a browse around some of his artefacts. One of the Special Abilities children will be starting the run with the blast of an air horn.
Tesco have kindly offered part of the car park and a voucher, which will be used to buy the food for the day. There is also a prize for the oldest car, which is donated by Eugene Markey and the oldest tractors prize is donated by Ronnie Martin of Martin’s Garage. For further information, please contact Stephen Smyth, on 086 8300708.
Your support for the swim club will be gratefully appreciated.
FIRST COMMUNION:
The children in 2nd Class in St. Felim’s National School will receive their First Communion on Saturday, 21st May and the children in St. Anne’s and The Model School will receive for the first time on Saturday, 28th May. Both Masses will take place in St. Anne’s Church on those dates at 11am.
BAILIEBOROUGH SOCIAL DAY CENTRE:
Bus leaves from the Community Centre at 10am on Wednesday 6 April to go to the Visitors Centre in the GPO for tour of the 1916 Display. All members and new members welcome. The committee thank all who supported the Christmas Day Swim for their generosity which raised a total of €1,323 and goes towards the activities at the Day Centre.
GARDENING IN 1916:
To commemorate the 1916 Rising, a talk by Barry Kavanagh on ‘The Heritage of Gardening in 1916’ will take place in Fox’s Lounge on Monday 11 April at 8 pm. The talk will include varieties of flowers and vegetables grown in 1916 and the methods used in their cultivation. All welcome.
CAVAN INSTITUTE OPEN DAYS
15th and 16th April (10-4pm and12 noon-4pm respectively). Information on over 80 full time courses starting September 2016 available.
Bailieborough Group of Parishes:
If you’re interested in the Parish Summer outing to St Patrick’s Church, Greystones and The National Garden Exhibition Centre in Kilquade on May 1, get in touch with Valerie\Damien (Mullagh) Donald Howell (Knockbride) Victor Scott (Shercock) Russell Waller\John Anderson (Bailieborough) as soon as possible.
Coach cost – €10 per person (assuming over 50 people)
Lunch cost €19.95 ( 2 courses).
Deposit €10. Bus leaves Tesco Bailieborough at 8am and the hotel in Mullagh at 8:20.
Library:
Education Guidance for all adults at the Library at 3pm on first Tuesday of each month. Free service run by ETB. Information on courses available, funding and grants.
Bailieborough Agricultural Show:
The Show committee are running a bus to the forthcoming Balmoral Show and if you are interested in going, please contact any committee member.
THE MODEL SCHOOL:
Enrolment for new junior infants for the new school year September 2016 /2017 is now taking place. Please contact the office on 042 9665689 or by email at: themodelbailieborough@gmail.com by Friday, April 8th 2016.
FIT 2 GO Fitness Classes:
A full range of fitness classes’ available running on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6.15pm in Bailieborough Arts and Cultural Centre, Shercock Road. Contact; Berenice (086-3636206) for further details.
Training at Bailieborough Business Centre:
April 6th: Skills for Farmers – Some places still available. Call 042-969-4716. April 12th: Get with IT – Information evening for Parents. Cost €5. Call 042-969-4716.
April 26th: Computers for Beginners – Learn everything from ‘Where is the On Button to On-line payments. Call 042-969-4716.
Pilates:
Pilates continues in Trinity Hall Virginia Rd, Bailieboro on Tuesday evenings at 6.15pm and 7.30pm. Booking essential. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please call Anne 087 2601454 for further details..
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.
Library:
Library Parent and Toddler Group every Wednesday 10.30am-12pm; 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.
Baptism Dates in St. Annes for April, May and June 2016:
The following are the dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church for the Months of April, May and June – Sunday April 17th, Sunday April 24th, Sunday May 8th, Sunday May 22nd, Sunday June 5th and Sunday June 26th –Baptisms will take place on Sundays at 12.30pm.
East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 4th April 2016
Under 6/8/10; We return training this week after the Easter break. Unfortunately the weather is not helping us to get outside yet so this week we will continue indoors in Kingscourt on Thursday and Bailieborough on Friday.
Under 12; We are scheduled to play Annalee Gaels this coming Wednesday in the 3rd round of the Spring League.
Under 14; The Cavan Feilé na nGael hurling competition is scheduled for next Saturday on the 3G. Following our two successful years in hosting Feilé we now try to qualify for this year’s event in Tipperary and Waterford.
County squads; We have 5 ECG GAA representatives on the Cavan Under 17 Celtic Challenge hurling squad for 2016. Best of luck to them.
Under 16/18; New players are especially welcome. Equipment supplied while learning the game.
You must be registered with East Cavan Gaels GAA Hurling Club to play hurling with East Cavan Gaels. Forms available at training.
Easter GAA Camp; Well done to all the ECG GAA players who attended camp this past week in Kingscourt. ECG GAA Hurling/Camogie camps scheduled for August. Watch this space…..
Cavan GAA; Congratulations to the Cavan senior football squad on reaching NFL Division 1 football for 2017. Local GAA club men to the fore with this great achievement.
Hurling training times and venues;
Under 6/8/10;
Kingscourt group;
Thursdays at Kingscourt Community Centre Under 6/8 from 6.45-7.45 and Under 10 from 6.45-8.15. €3 each please.
Bailieborough group U6/8/10;
Fridays – Under 6/8 from 6-7pm. Under 10 from 7-8pm in Bailieboro Community School Sports Hall. €3 each please.
Both sessions are open to anyone from the region to attend.
For all U8/10 information contact Willie Gaughan 087 164 9280.
Under 12/14/16/18;
Training for all ages from Under 12 to Under 18 on Wednesday 7pm at Bailieborough GAA grounds St.Annes Park unless there is a game.
For all U12-U18 information contact Kathryn O’Flynn 086- 244 1371.
Check out our social media;
https://www.facebook.com/eastcavangaelshurling/
https://twitter.com/ECG_GAA
‘Mother Knows Best’:
Aughawillan Drama Troupe are proud to announce two extra night’s performance on the 8th and 9th of April at 8.30 pm in Aughawillan Hall, Co Leitrim. “Mother Knows Best” by Jimmy Keary is a three act comedy which was performed to roars of laughter and due to public demand we are delighted to entertain you again. There is no need to book and admission is €10.00. Please turn up early to avoid disappointment. Listen out for Aughawillan Drama in the community notices Shannon Side Northern Sound and like us on facebook at Aughawillan Drama.
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.
The Samaritans:
The Samaritans have a new Freephone number: 116 123 for people who are struggling to cope. The line is open and free 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.
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.