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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.
Bailieborough News Thursday 1st April
/in News /by Liz FlemingBailieborough News. April 1st 2016. Matthew J. Cullen.
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER CEREMONIES:
Thank you to all those who assisted in preparing and celebrating the Holy Week and Easter liturgies in St. Anne’s Bailieborough, especially the Parish Pastoral Council and Liturgy subcommittee, the sacristan and caretaker, the choirs and their directors Thomas Hanley, Sean Reilly and Derek Eakins, the musicians, the Ministers of the Word, the Ministers of the Eucharist, the Apostolic Society, the altar servers and the parents and children of the First Communion classes who participated on Holy Thursday.
A special word of thanks to Marie Guckian, Geraldine O’Reilly, Mella Denning, Ciaran Purcell, Stephen Mulligan, Eugene Brady and Sean Reilly who gave their time to prepare the church, Rose Fitzpatrick and Sheila Clarke who organised the various ministers, those of you who attended in such large numbers and all who helped in any way.
Deepest Sympathy:
Deepest sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of Liam Heery, Wilton, whose funeral took place on Thursday last and also to the family, relatives and friends of Rose Smyth nee Sheanon, formerly of Drumanespic, who died recently in Annacloy, Downpatrick, Co. Down.
Kids Craft Workshop:
PATCH (Nature’s Patch Network) Kids craft workshop with Janet McGuigan at Bailieborough Library on Friday next, April 1st from 2.30pm -4.30pm for children aged 5 to 11 years. Pom-pom chicks, butterflies, clay bird eggs and more. €3 per child. Family concessions. Book at library or phone (042) 9665779.
Bailieborough Group of Parishes:
Thanks to all those who worked so hard to make the Easter weekend a special one in the Bailieborough Group of Parishes. There was a lovely reflective atmosphere in Shercock on Good Friday, and again in Mullagh on Saturday evening. An amazing breakfast made up for slightly icy hands at the Sunrise service in Knockbride. There were more foodie treats in the hall after a fun service in Bailieborough. Congrats to baby Jamie on his baptism. And it was all topped off with an amazing rainbow over Bailieborough on Sunday afternoon.
Leaving Cert. Oral Irish Workshop
at Library on Saturday next, April 2nd from 2.30pm-4.30pm. There are still a few places left. Give your oral Irish a boost for that all important exam. Qualified hons. Irish teacher. Ph. 042- 9665779
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.
Fund Raising Event in aid of the Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage Fund:
Thank you so much to everybody on Saturday…all the cyclists, collectors, and helpers. Absolutely fantastic effort put in by everyone and the amount raised was an amazing 3000.00 euro. Thank you all again for your support and to Supervalu and Lorraine Harris.
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.
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.
‘Bailie Bunny’ is revealed at Shamrocks Camogie Cake Sale!:
So Kevin Smith—from Bailie Stores, is the ‘Bailie Bunny’!!!!!!! Congratulations to Paul McEvoy and Bailieborough Camogie Club on a brilliant fund raising idea. Huge credit to all the people involved. And great to see such big numbers turn out for the Cake Sale on Sunday morning. Thanks to everyone who supported this event and purchased tickets.
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 Bailieborough Agricultural Show are holding a Table Quiz in Fox’s Bar and Restaurant, Main Street on Friday next, April 1st commencing at 9.00pm. Lots of spot prizes on the night and all are most welcome to attend.
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 ‘Smiley Reilly’ Memorial Run:
The ‘Smiley Reilly’ Memorial Run—in memory of Sean ‘Smiley’ O’Reilly—will take place on Sunday next, April 3rd, 2016. The Run will commence from Tierworker Community Hall at 1.00pm. All Vintage Cars, Tractors and Bikes welcome. Registration will take place from 12 noon and the reg. fee is €20. Refreshments afterwards in Tierworker Community Hall. All welcome and the proceeds will go to local Cancer Charities. For more information, please contact: 087 763 1817.
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.
: Information and Communications Technology – 40 Weeks QQI Level 4 Call: 049-433-1494 / 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 28th March 2016
Under 6/8/10; No training this week. Hurling/Camogie/Football/Rounders Camp from Easter Tuesday in Kingscourt (see poster below). We hope to get outside hurling in early April.
Under 12; Round 2 of the Spring League saw ECG host Castlerahan where we ran out winners in a good entertaining game in difficult weather conditions. The next round will be on Wednesday April 6th.
Under 14/16/18; outdoor training has now returned.
Training for all ages from Under 12 to Under 18 on Wednesday 7pm at Bailieborough GAA grounds St. Anne’s Park.
The clocks have now changed and we now have natural light for outdoor hurling at last, we are just waiting on the Spring to arrive as well!.
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.
For all U12-U18 information contact Kathryn O’Flynn 087 244 1371
Hurling training times and venues; no U6/8/10 training until after the Easter break.
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.
‘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.
Bailieborough News Thursday 17th March 2016
/in News /by Liz FlemingBailieborough News. March 17th 2016. Matthew J. Cullen.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade:
The Saint Patrick’s Day Parade on Thursday, March 17th in Bailieborough will commence at 2.30pm—starting at the Community School on the Virginia Road. All participants and stewards are asked to assemble at the Church Car Park, Virginia Road, at 1.30pm. This year the parade will have ‘The 1916 Rising’ as its theme. There are prizes for the best 1916 themed Float and there are also prizes for the Best Dressed 1916 themed Window display. So come along and celebrate our National Holiday and enjoy the parade.
Heritage Society Tour:
Bailieborough Heritage Society are planning a short tour of the Bailieborough area commencing at Bailieborough Business Centre at 11am on Saturday next, March 19th.
Car pool at the Business Centre and drive to the Castle Lake car park. Walking
to the Castle ruins and the Marist Brothers Graves. Next stop by car will be Corglass Presbyterian Church and graveyard. Driving on to Drumeague crossroads to view the newly erected historic sites map and information sign. Exploring some of the historic locations in this corner of East Knockbride. The duration of the tour will be approximately four hours. Bring a packed lunch, refreshments, sturdy walking boots and appropriate clothing for the weather conditions on the day. Members of the Heritage Society will talk about each location and if further details is required contact Alison on 087 7129113.
Easter and Holy Week Ceremonies at St. Annes: Vigil Mass
on Saturday, March 19th at 7.00pm and Sunday, March 20th at 10.00am. The Blessing of Palms will take place outside the Church at the beginning of each Mass. Those who wish to join the procession into the Church are asked to remain outside before Mass. Holy Thursday, March 24th —Chrism Mass in the Cathedral of St. Patrick and St. Felim, Cavan at 11.30am. Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 8.00pm in St. Annes.
Good Friday, March 25th: Celebration of the Lord’s Passion at 3.00pm. Prayer around the Cross at 8.00pm.
Easter Vigil: Holy Saturday at 9.00pm. Easter Sunday: Mass of the Lord’s Resurrection at 10.00am.
Confessions:
A special Reconciliation Service for Lent and Easter will take place in St. Anne’s Church on Sunday next, March 20th at 7.30pm. A number of Priests from the neighbouring parishes will be present to hear Confessions. Confessions will also take place in St. Anne’s on Holy Saturday from 12 noon to 3.00pm.
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 Group of Parishes: Easter 2016: Tuesday, March 22nd, Bible Study at Bailieborough Rectory at 8.00pm.
Friday, March 25th—Good Friday at Shercock at 8.00pm.
Saturday, March 26th—Easter Saturday at Mullagh at 8.00pm.
Sunday, March 27th—Easter Sunday: Knockbride at 7.05 am, Sunrise Service followed by breakfast in the Hall.
Easter Service in Bailieborough at 10.45am followed by tea and coffee in the Hall.
Monday, March 28th: Church Family Picnic and Games at 12pm in the grounds of the Rectory in Bailieborough. Food, fun and games for all ages, just remember to bring your lunch and a blanket to sit on!
All of these services and gatherings are open to everybody so put them in your diary!
Congratulations:
A young girl from Bailieborough has been honoured for service as a volunteer at the Pramerica Spirit of Community Awards Gala.
Annagh McBreen from Drumamuck, Bailieborough and daughter of Martin and Sinead McBreen was one of only two highly recommended finalists in the Junior Awards category.
Annagh is a 1st year student at St Aidan’s Comprehensive College in Cootehill and has a keen interest in volunteering and donates a lot of her time at Down syndrome Ireland. Well done Annagh!!
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.
The ‘Smiley Reilly’ Memorial Run:
The ‘Smiley Reilly’ Memorial Run—in memory of Sean ‘Smiley’ O’Reilly—will take place on Sunday, April 3rd, 2016. The Run will commence from Tierworker Community Hall at 1.00pm. All Vintage Cars, Tractors and Bikes welcome. Registration will take place from 12 noon and the reg. fee is €20. Refreshments afterwards in Tierworker Community Hall. All welcome and the proceeds will go to local Cancer Charities. For more information, please contact: 087 763 1817.
Charity Cycle and Forest Walk in aid of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust:
A Charity Cycle and Walk in aid of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust will take place on Saturday next, 19th March commencing at 10am from Bailieboro Community Centre. Registration from 9 am. There are two cycle routes 40km (10euro) and 80km (20euro). 5.5km Forest Walk at 11am (10euro). Refreshments will be available afterwards. All welcome.
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.
Coffee Morning:
A ‘Coffee Morning’ in aid of the Bailieborough Mental Health Association will take place on Wednesday, March 16th from 10am to 12 noon at the Bank of Ireland, Lower Main Street. All welcome.
Blood Transfusion Clinic:
The Mobile Unit of the Irish Blood Transfusion Service will be in attendance at Bailieborough Community School, on Wednesday, 23rd March 2016 from 5:00pm – 8:30pm. All regular Blood Donors are invited to attend and new donors are especially welcome.
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.
St. Vincent DePaul Shop Tea/Coffee Day:
To celebrate the first Anniversary of the relocation of the St. Vincent DePaul shop to Main Street, we are holding a Tea/Coffee Day on Wednesday, March 16th, to which everyone is welcome. We would like to thank donors for the quality clothing, bedding, footwear, furniture and household items which we received during the year. A special word of thanks also to our customers and we look forward to the support of our donors and customers in the year ahead.
Training at Bailieborough Business Centre:
Monday, March 21st Safepass Training subject to numbers, minimum class size 8. €100 lunch included.
Call 042-969-4716.
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.
April 4th: Information and Communications Technology – 40 Weeks QQI Level 4 Call: 049-433-1494 / 042-969-4716.
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.
EXTRA IRISH DANCING CLASSES
commencing on Friday evenings in Tierworker Hall from 5-6.15pm. All new and existing members welcome. For more information please contact Emma 087 2059128.
Learn to Dance:
Learn to dance classes in Cross Community Hall, Mullagh on Friday nights from 9-11pm. Tuition on following dances, Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot and Jive. Everyone welcome. Light refreshments served. Contact 086 0702026.
Oral Irish Workshop:
Leaving Cert. Oral Irish Workshop at Library on Saturday, April 2nd from 2.30pm-4.30pm. There are still a few places left. Give your oral Irish a boost for that all important exam. Qualified hons, Irish teacher. Ph. 042 9665779.
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 March and April 2016:
The following are the dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church for the Months of March and April- Sunday 20th March, Saturday 26th March Easter Vigil 9pm, Sunday April 17th and Sunday April 24th. –Please note that Baptisms will take place on Sundays at 12.30pm for the foreseeable future.
Irish Dance Classes:
Scoil Rince Ni Halla, Irish dance Classes every Thursday, in Bailieborough Community Hall. Beginners class 6-7pm. All welcome from ages 4+ (faoi rialacha Cumann Rince Naisiunta). For details call: 085-7712282.
East Cavan Gaels GAA Hurling Club – Hurling News 14th March 2016
Under 6/8/10; The lads had a good outing in Carrick on Saturday last when our Under 6/8/10s got some game time outside at last on the astro at the Phoenix with our friends from Carrick.
We now take a short break for the St. Patrick’s weekend and Easter holidays.
Above; Under 10s at Saturday’s blitz. Below U6/8s.
Under 12/14/16/18; training has now returned.
Training has now returned for the older boys on Wednesdays indoors in Bailieborough Community School Sports Hall.
Under 12 and Under 14 from 7-8pm and Under 16 and Under 18 from 8-9pm. €2 each and please bring water.
First round of the Under 12 Spring league is Saturday 19th March away to Cootehill.
You must be registered with East Cavan Gaels GAA Hurling Club to play hurling with East Cavan Gaels. Forms available at training.
Easter Camp;
Hurling and Camogie will be at this camp in Kingscourt at the end of the month. All are welcome.
Hurling training times and venues; no training till after Easter break.
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; 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;
Wednesdays in Bailieboro Community School Sports Hall.
Under 12 and Under 14 from 7-8pm and Under 16 and Under 18 from 8-9pm. €2 each please. 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
Tanagh Outdoor Education and Training Centre
will be running a Kayak Skills Camp on the 29th-31st March from 10am-2pm for 9-16 year olds. The camp will introduce paddlers to the basic kayak skills. Participants will be required to travel each day to and from the centre. The camp includes coaching, assessment and certificate which is carried out by our highly qualified and experienced instructors. Contact Philomena to book your place 049-5552988.
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.
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Padraig ( Sean Smiley Reilly’s brother ) with Eugene Fox from Bailiborough cancer fund at the launch of the Smiley Reilly Memorial Run
Some of vehicles taking part in Sean Smiley Reillys Memorial Run
Friends and Family at launch of memorial
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.
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