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Bailieborough News Thursday 24th September 2015
/in News /by Liz FlemingBailieborough News. September 24th 2015. Matthew J. Cullen.
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Pledge of the Metalmen’ was unveiled by Heather Humphreys. Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in Bailieborough, Co. Cavan on Tuesday 15th September. The piece by Barry Linnane was funded by the Building Peace through the Arts Programme.
Heather Humphrey’s Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht performed the official launch. She was assisted by Lorraine McDowell, Director of Operations, Arts Council of Northern Ireland and Paddy Smith, Chairman of Cavan Co. Council. Also Paddy Sheanon, Bailieborough Chair of Building Peace through the Arts, members of the Bailieborough Heritage Society, Joe O’Reilly TD, Councillors, Paddy McDonald, Fergal Curtin and Clifford Kelly along with local historians, former Bailieborough Foundry Workers, local schoolchildren and members of the general public were present at the unveiling.
This project aimed to create a public artwork of excellence which captures the past, present and future aspirations of the people of Bailieborough. Through a consultation process as part of stage one of this project Joanne Behan, artist facilitator sought opinion from the people of Bailieborough as to what gave them a sense of pride in Bailieborough. Many ideas were forthcoming including the rich heritage of the town, the tradition of literature and drama in the county and the writers who are associated with the town, the music and sporting achievements of the area and the inspirational landscape. The theme ‘Forging Ahead’ was finally identified and through an open process Barry Linnane, sculptor was selected to create Pledge of the Metalmen. This art work acknowledges the work of the men in the Bailieborough Foundry. It symbolises what can be achieved when people work together and the value of our industrial heritage.
Roisin McDonough of The Arts Council of Northern Ireland said:
‘The Building Peace through the Arts Programme has at its core the ability to bring communities together, through creative, arts-led engagement. As Stage two of the programme draws to a close, we are delighted to unveil a number of impressive artworks across Northern Ireland and the border counties. County Cavan is no exception and I am delighted that the people of Bailieborough, together with the sculptor Barry Linnane, have produced this fabulous piece of public art, Pledge of the Metalmen. It is our sincere hope that this wonderful artwork will change the landscape of Bailieborough and leave a positive, lasting legacy that celebrates its heritage through true community engagement.’
Barry Linnane, artist said: ‘I really wanted to create a sculpture for Bailieborough that would reflect the value of the industrial heritage of the town. For me the symbol of two men working together pouring molten iron provides a strong sense of achievement and the trust involved in working in busy industrial settings. I have worked all my life in foundries and it is great to be able to celebrate this intense and precise work that can achieve objects of permanence and beauty. Marilyn Gaffney worked as artist facilitator with me on this project and she visited the schools in Bailieborough and talked to the children about what they like about Bailieborough. I have included a sense of this in the plaque that the men are pouring’.
Paddy Sheanon, Bailieborough Chair of BPttA who guided this project from the application stage two years ago said: ‘We have enjoyed working with our community on this project. Many community groups participated in workshops at the Library, in the Schools, the Bailieborough School of Music, sporting, heritage and women’s interest groups all had a say. Our community has learned about public art through this process. We believe that Barry Linnane has created a sculpture for Bailieborough that is a testimony to our rich heritage. It reinforces for us what we can gain from valuing each other and working together’.
Bailieborough Community Choir
Would you like to experience the thrill of singing with a choir that has been making great choral music for 20 years? Are you seeking a musical pursuit that can be fitted into a busy lifestyle?
We are looking for new members. Practice take place every Monday evening at 8.30 in Trinity Hall, Virginia Road, Bailieborough. We would welcome all ages, all communities. Great night’s fun to be had and you might even get a cup of tea at the end!! We perform all types of music so it will be of interest to most.
Red Cross—Annual Collection:
The annual Bailieborough Red Cross church gate collection will take place this weekend; the 26th and 27th of September outside Killann Parish (St. Anne’s, Bailieborough, St. Patrick’s, Shercock and St. Anne’s, Killann) churches. All funds raised will go towards keeping the Branch operational and help to finance much of our work. We are grateful for your continued support.
‘Hardtimes Chorus’:
Practice for new exciting show, on Tuesdays in St Anne’s Church, Bailieborough at 8.30pm, all former members and new members are very welcome. Looking forward see you all there. Hardtimes Chorus has through their last shows help raise much needed funds for local charities , so come along, be part of an award winning choir and help raise much needed funds. Come along and hear about our exciting all new show- ‘Seasons of Love’. Enrolments on the night or by Phone 087-9090954. If you Love Music, or Singing then come along. A great way to make new friends
Classes at Bailieborough Business Centre:
Thursday October 1st – Safe Pass—1 Day training programme. Register your interest in this and all the other classes at the centre 042-969-4716.
Classes on offer: Graphic and Web Design, Intensive Reading and Writing, Information Technology, Oil Painting, Colour Me Beautiful, Conversational French and Skills for Farmers.
Bailieborough Women’s Group:
The Bailieborough Women’s Group will resume on Friday afternoon next, September 25th with a list of exciting new activities. Meetings take place in the Community Centre, Chapel Road from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. New members are always welcome.
The Bailieborough Poetry Prize 2015:
Entries are now being accepted for the annual Bailieborough poetry competition. This year’s event is an open competition and like last year there will be a prize of €250 for the winning poet. There will be a runner up prize and also a special prize for a poet living in the Cavan-Meath area. For full competition conditions and rules please visit website www.bailieboroughpoetry.com Previous winners include Armel Dagorn from France and Annette Skade from Cork. Remember Bailieborough Poetry Festival… WHERE WORDS MATTER. Closing date for entries is Friday next, September 25th.
Annual General Meeting:
Bailieborough School of Music Annual General Meeting takes place on this Thursday evening, 24th September at 8.30pm in the
Bailie Hotel, Bailieborough. All welcome.
Speech and Drama Classes:
Speech and Drama Classes take place on Saturdays in Trinity Hall, Bailieborough and also in Tunnyduff Community Hall. Pre-school from 10 to 11am, Primary from 11am to 12 noon and Secondary from 12 noon to 1.00pm. For further information, please contact Kate Kelly at 086 314 8407 or email: katesdean@hotmail.com
Open Information Evening:
An Open Information Meeting re the launch of ‘Lakelands Arch Club’ for people with Special Needs in the Cavan County area will take place in the Hotel Bailie on Wednesday, September 23rd at 8.00pm. All welcome.
East Cavan Swim Club:
The East Cavan Swim Club are hosting an ‘Open Evening’, tonight, Wednesday, 23rd September at the Bailieborough Leisure Centre from 5.30pm to 8.00pm. This evening is a great opportunity for parents/guardians to meet coaches and committee members. All welcome.
Reiki Workshop:
A Reiki 1 Workshop will be held in the Bailie Hotel, Bailieborough on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September.
Reiki is a very powerful yet gentle art. It supports the body’s own ability to heal itself. It is very easy to learn and everyone can learn it.
For more information please contact Katharina Connolly on 086 3924510 or check out the Facebook page, Katharina Connolly Holistic Therapist.
Leisure Centre News:
10 year Adult Pool and Gym membership for €1000 (or 5 years for a couple). This offer is available for a limited time only.
Contact Mary or Lorraine at the Leisure centre to avail of the offer.
Massage:’ Seol Beo’ Holistic Massage Therapy, will be available for Saturday appointments in Bailieborough Leisure Centre from this weekend, For bookings call Elaine 086 1020489.
Halloween intensive Lessons: Now Booking, Places Limited
Step Aerobics: On Fridays 9.30- 10.30. Contact John Maloney 087 3548671 for bookings.
Indoor Bowls: Indoor Bowls takes place every Wednesday evening in the Community Centre, Chapel Road at 8.00pm. New members are always most welcome.
Bailieborough ‘Lend A Hand:
Garda vetted volunteers with identification are ready to assist and help the elderly in our community. If you have gardening jobs, hedge and grass cutting, tidying up or ant type of small repairs to get done then ‘Lend A Hand’, is at your doorstep. No job is too small for our volunteers and to avail of this service just call Ann at 042 9694825 from 9.00am to 2.00pm, Monday to Friday.
Adult Painting Circle:
Anyone interested in an Adult Painting Circle at the Library, please contact Fiona/Mary at 0429665779.
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.
Fox’s Irish Dancing Classes:
Fox’s Irish Dancing Classes have resumed in Tierworker Hall. All newcomers welcome. For further information, please contact Aisling or Emma Fox on 087 969 9235 / 087 205 9128.
Pilates
Pilates have resumed in Trinity Hall behind the Presbyterian Church. Beginners at 6.15pm and mixed ability at 7.30pm. New members welcome. To book please call Anne at 087 2601454.
Beckscourt Mother and Toddler Group:
The Group meets on every Wednesday morning, from 10.00am to 12 noon at the Beckscourt Centre. Call Drena 042 969 4825 for further information.
Baptism Preparation Meeting for Parents:
Baptism preparation meetings for parents takes place on the second Thursday of every month from 8.00pm to 9.00pm. All parents who are intending to have their child baptised are required to attend this meeting before finalising the date. Parents are reminded to give at least one month’s notice to 087 4407 990 of their intention to have their child baptised. Upcoming Preparation meetings : Thursday, October 8th, Thursday, November 12th and Thursday, December 10th.
Baptism Dates in St. Annes September, October and November 2015:
The following are the dates for Baptisms in Saint Anne’s Church: Sunday, October 11th (Fr. Michael), Saturday, October 17th (Deacon Damien), Sunday, October 18th (Fr. Michael) Saturday, October 31st, (Deacon Damien),Sunday, November 1st (Fr. Michael), Saturday, November 14th (Deacon Damien), Sunday, November 22nd (Fr. Michael) and Saturday, November 28th (Deacon Damien) . Please note that Baptisms take place on Saturdays at 4.30pm and Sundays at 12.30pm.
Walk, Jog Or Run….
Exercising Is FUN! Every Monday and Wednesday evenings at 8pm join us at Bailieborough Community Centre! All welcome—no matter what your fitness levels are!. Ok folks, join us to run, jog or walk and most importantly tea, biscuits, fruit and chat afterwards.
Pilates resumes Bailieborough Leisure Centre:
Morning classes taking place in Bailieborough Leisure Centre on Wednesday’s at 10am. Please contact Julie 086 3283943, email Julie@cavanphysicaltherapy.com or see Facebook.com/JulieCarolanCavanPhysicalTherapy for more details.
East Cavan Gaels GAA Club- Hurling News 21st September 2015:
Under 6/8/10; The lads had their last outdoor blitz in Cloghan on Wednesday last. Bar one or two more outings our outdoor season has now come to an end. Indoor hurling returns this week. Tuesdays in Kingscourt and Fridays in Bailieborough. Players will receive a text.
Under 12; The Under 12 Championship began with a strong performance and victory over Ballymachugh in Kingscourt on Wednesday last. Next up is a trip to Ballyhaise to take on Annalee Gaels on Wednesday next.
Under 14; Our Under 14s were narrowly beaten by Annalee in the league on Sunday morning. Next up is a trip to Ballinagh to play St. Felim’s next Sunday.
Under 16/18; Both Championships are scheduled to start in the coming weeks. Training on Wednesday at 6.30 in St. Anne’s Park, Bailieborough GAA.
Training times and venues;
Under 6/8/10; Kingscourt group; Indoors – new day and time
Tuesdays 5-6.30 at Kingscourt Community Centre.
Bailieborough group; Fridays – Under 6/8 from 6-7pm. Under 10 from 7-8pm in Bailieboro Community School Sports Hall. 2 euro each please.
Both sessions are open to anyone from the region to attend.
For all U8/10 information contact Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.
Under 12/14/16/18;
All training is collective in Bailieborough GAA and subject to change.
Wednesday 6.30pm St. Anne’s Park, Bailieborough GAA
Players will receive a text.
For all U12-U18 information contact Kathryn O’Flynn 087 244 1371.
Fíor Céili
practice every Wednesday at 8.30pm in Killinkere GAA centre— commencing on 30th September. Everyone is welcome.
Pilates Classes
start in Cross Hall on Thursday, October 1st for 4 weeks.
Class times are 11:30am and 7:30pm, suitable for all levels. Cost €40.
Please contact Julie 086 3283943, email Julie@cavanphysicaltherapy.com or see Facebook.com/JulieCarolanCavanPhysicalTherapy for more details.
Free Family ‘Fun Day’:
FREE Family Fun Day at Tanagh OETC in conjunction with European Week of Sport. Saturday 26th September, a wide range of activities are available on the day both morning and afternoon. Morning session runs from 10am-12.15pm; Afternoon session runs from 1.30pm-3.45pm. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Booking is essential. Deposit of €5pp secures your place which is fully refundable on the day of sessions. For more information contact Philomena on 0495552988 .
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, Edel Fox 086 1004030 or Geraldine Gormley 087 7949448.
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.
Bailie Hotel – We’re Hiring!!
Part-time waiter / waitress required
Must have banqueting experience
Available for evenings and weekends
Apply with CV to: hotelbailie@eircom.net or by post
Bailieborough News Thursday 17th September 2015
/in News /by Liz FlemingBailieborough News. September 17th 2015. Matthew J. Cullen.
Bailieborough Community Choir
Would you like to experience the thrill of singing with a choir that has been making great choral music for 20 years? Are you seeking a musical pursuit that can be fitted into a busy lifestyle?
We are looking for new members. We will be having an open night on Monday 21st September at 8.30 in Trinity Hall, Virginia Road, Bailieborough. We would welcome all ages, all communities. Great night’s fun to be had and you might even get a cup of tea at the end!!
We perform all types of music so it will be of interest to most.
Please call on 21st and join in what we are doing – no obligation.
The Bailieborough Poetry Prize 2015:
Entries are now being accepted for the annual Bailieborough poetry competition. This year’s event is an open competition and like last year there will be a prize of €250 for the winning poet. There will be a runner up prize and also a special prize for a poet living in the Cavan-Meath area. For full competition conditions and rules please visit website www.bailieboroughpoetry.com Previous winners include Armel Dagorn from France and Annette Skade from Cork. Remember Bailieborough Poetry Festival… WHERE WORDS MATTER. Closing date for entries is Friday September 25th.
Speech and Drama Classes:
Speech and Drama Classes take place on Saturdays in Trinity Hall, Bailieborough and also in Tunnyduff Community Hall. Pre-school from 10 to 11am, Primary from 11am to 12 noon and Secondary from 12 noon to 1.00pm. For further information, please contact Kate Kelly at 086 314 8407 or email: katesdean@hotmail.com
Congratulations:
Congratulations are extended to the 13 young people who were confirmed in their faith and as members of Christ’s Church by Bishop Ferran in Bailieborough Parish Church on Sunday morning last.
Social Day Centre:
The Bailieborough Social Day Centre resumes on Wednesday, 16th of September. A bus will be leaving the Community Centre at 1.15pm for an outing to Kilnaleck. Everyone is most welcome to come along.
Open Information Evening:
An Open Information Meeting re the launch of ‘Lakelands Arch Club’ for people with Special Needs in the Cavan County area will take place in the Hotel Bailie on Wednesday, September 23rd at 8.00pm. All welcome.
Leisure Centre News:
10 year Adult Pool and Gym membership for €1000 (or 5 years for a couple). This offer is available for a limited time only.
Contact Mary or Lorraine at the Leisure centre to avail of the offer.
Massage:’ Seol Beo’ Holistic Massage Therapy, will be available for Saturday appointments in Bailieborough Leisure Centre from this weekend, For bookings call Elaine 086 1020489.
Halloween intensive Lessons: Now Booking, Places Limited
Step Aerobics: On Fridays 9.30- 10.30. Contact John Maloney 087 3548671 for bookings.
Bailieborough Studio – Photographic Club:
Exhibition Opening and Registration will take place at 8pm on Tuesday next, 22nd September in the
Bailie Hotel, Bailieborough. New members welcome.
Free knockout taster
Class on Wednesday 16th September in Trinity Hall at 7 pm. Knockout is a mix of boxing, pilates and sports drills for the ultimate 45minute workout. If you like bootcamps, you’ll love this. For any queries, contact Marlena on 0872841850.
Library Craft Group; Library Craft Group Knits for the Needy! If you want to see the wonderful work which is being carried out by the Library Craft Group then come to a display of hats for the homeless, baby suits for Aids sufferers in Malawi, knits for the orphanages in Malawi, the prizewinning ‘Wall Hanging’ completed by residents in Fairlawns Nursing Home and much more besides. Everyone is welcome until mid-September during Library opening hours.
5th Annual Balloon Release
to remember our loved ones who died by Suicide will be held on Friday next, 18th September at Lough Sillan Lake, Shercock at 7pm sharp. Songs will be sang and short prayers will be said. Please bring your own helium balloon!! All welcome.
Indoor Bowls:
Indoor Bowls takes place every Wednesday evening in the Community Centre, Chapel Road at 8.00pm. New members are always most welcome.
Bailieborough ‘Lend A Hand:
Garda vetted volunteers with identification are ready to assist and help the elderly in our community. If you have gardening jobs, hedge and grass cutting, tidying up or ant type of small repairs to get done then ‘Lend A Hand’, is at your doorstep. No job is too small for our volunteers and to avail of this service just call Ann at 042 9694825 from 9.00am to 2.00pm, Monday to Friday.
Adult Painting Circle:
Anyone interested in an Adult Painting Circle at the Library, please contact Fiona/Mary at 0429665779.
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.
Fox’s Irish Dancing Classes:
Fox’s Irish Dancing Classes have resumed in Tierworker Hall. All newcomers welcome. For further information, please contact Aisling or Emma Fox on 087 969 9235 / 087 205 9128.
Pilates
Pilates have resumed in Trinity Hall behind the Presbyterian Church. Beginners at 6.15pm and mixed ability at 7.30pm. New members welcome. To book please call Anne at 087 2601454.
Beckscourt Mother and Toddler Group:
The Group meets on every Wednesday morning, from 10.00am to 12 noon at the Beckscourt Centre. Call Drena 042 969 4825 for further information.
Baptism Preparation Meeting for Parents:
Baptism preparation meetings for parents takes place on the second Thursday of every month from 8.00pm to 9.00pm. All parents who are intending to have their child baptised are required to attend this meeting before finalising the date. Parents are reminded to give at least one month’s notice to 087 4407 990 of their intention to have their child baptised. Upcoming Preparation meetings : Thursday, October 8th, Thursday, November 12th and Thursday, December 10th.
Baptism Dates in St. Annes September, October and November 2015:
The following are the dates for Baptisms in Saint Anne’s Church: Saturday, September 19th (Deacon Damien), Sunday, September 20th (Fr. Michael), Sunday, October 11th (Fr. Michael), Saturday, October 17th (Deacon Damien), Sunday, October 18th (Fr. Michael) Saturday, October 31st, (Deacon Damien),Sunday, November 1st (Fr. Michael), Saturday, November 14th (Deacon Damien), Sunday, November 22nd (Fr. Michael) and Saturday, November 28th (Deacon Damien) . Please note that Baptisms take place on Saturdays at 4.30pm and Sundays at 12.30pm.
Walk, Jog Or Run….
Exercising Is FUN! Every Monday and Wednesday evenings at 8pm join us at Bailieborough Community Centre! All welcome—no matter what your fitness levels are!. Ok folks, join us to run, jog or walk and most importantly tea, biscuits, fruit and chat afterwards.
Pilates resumes Bailieborough Leisure Centre:
Also, morning classes starting in Bailieborough Leisure Centre on Wednesday September 16th at 10am. Please contact Julie 086 3283943, email Julie@cavanphysicaltherapy.com or see Facebook.com/JulieCarolanCavanPhysicalTherapy for more details.
East Cavan Gaels GAA Club Hurling News 14 September 2015
Under 6/8/10; Blitz this coming Wednesday in Cloghan for those 8,9 and 10. This will likely be our last outdoor blitz of the summer. Indoor hurling should return next week, Tuesdays in Kingscourt and Fridays in Bailieborough. More info next week.
Under 12; The Under 12 Championship begins this coming Wednesday, 16th September, with a home game v last year’s champions Ballymachugh in what should be an entertaining game. Throw-in in St. Anne’s Park, Bailieborough is at 6.45 and all support is very welcome.
Under 14/16/18; Our Under 14s had a good workout against a strong Cootehill side in a challenge game on Sunday morning. Our U16s and U18s should be out in the next few weeks.
Training times and venues; Under 6/8/10;
Kingscourt group; No training Wednesday older boys at blitz.
Wednesdays 6-7.30 at Kingscourt Stars GAA grounds.
Bailieborough group; Last outdoor training this Friday.
Friday 6-7.30 at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA grounds, St. Anne’s Park.
Both sessions are open to anyone from the region to attend.
For all U8/10 information contact Willie Gaughan 086- 164 9280.
Under 12/14/16/18; All training is collective in Bailieborough GAA and subject to change.
Wednesday 7pm St. Anne’s Park, Bailieborough GAA
Players will receive a text.
For all U12-U18 information contact Kathryn O’Flynn 087- 244 1371.
Free Family ‘Fun Day’:
FREE Family Fun Day at Tanagh OETC in conjunction with European Week of Sport. Saturday 26th September, a wide range of activities are available on the day both morning and afternoon. Morning session runs from 10am-12.15pm; Afternoon session runs from 1.30pm-3.45pm. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Booking is essential. Deposit of €5pp secures your place which is fully refundable on the day of sessions. For more information contact Philomena on 0495552988 .
Election as Deputy Chairman of Cavan and Monaghan ETB
It is a great honour to be selected unopposed today in Kingscourt by my Cavan and Monaghan ETB colleagues to serve as Deputy Chairman for 2015 to 2016″ Seán McKiernan has stated.
“I look forward to working in the coming year with Monagahn County Councillor Cathy Bennett of Sinn Fein, the new Chairwoman
The new ETB, entering its 3rd year, has proven itself to be much more than an amalgamation of the Cavan and Monaghan VECs. It is a dynamic, innovative and results focused organisation delivering top quality educational opportunities to both young and old in the 2 Counties” stated Mr. McKiernan.
“As Deputy Chairman, I will support the new Chairwoman and C.E.O. in ensuring a successful delivery of the new Dun a Ri College in Kingscourt for September 2016, the much anticipated substantial extension to Breifne College in Cavan Town and the pursuit of a modern single campus solution for our highly successful Cavan Institute” he said.
“Finally, as a board member of Bailieborough Community School, where the ETB is a co-patron along with Bishop Leo O’Reilly, I look forward to the delivery of the Special Needs Unit sanctioned for the school. The school now also has a new roof and carpark, and I will now be campaigning for a modern P.E. Hall as well” concluded Mr. McKiernan.
Seán McKiernan, a former member of Cavan County Council and Co. Cavan V.E.C. represents the Disability Federation of Ireland and AHEAD on Cavan and Monaghan ETB.
Fianna Fáil holds second “Campaign Bootcamp” for prospective women candidates
Fianna Fáil is continuing with its campaign to support prospective female candidates by hosting a second “Campaign Bootcamp: A Toolkit for Women” event in Galway. Up to 50 members attended the seminar, which was held in the Harbour Hotel in Galway on Saturday 12th September. The conference is part of a suite of measures being adopted by the party following the publication of the Markievicz Commission Report earlier this year.
Newly elected President of Fianna Fáil Women’s Network Cllr Niamh Smyth, who addressed the seminar, said, “Fianna Fáil is conscious of the importance of women’s participation in politics and has arranged a series of seminars across the country to provide a forum for members to meet and get advice and support about how they can maximise their involvement at local and national level. We have already held a successful workshop in Dublin and are very pleased with the participation level in Galway.
“Members at the seminar were given an insight into real campaign experiences from former Minister Mary O’Rourke and current General Election candidate for Galway West Cllr. Mary Hoade. Sessions discussing campaign management and planning as well as fundraising and communications were run throughout the day.
“Fianna Fáil is determined to advance its current support structures to encourage higher female participation in the party. Through initiatives such as Campaign Bootcamp and the Women’s Network we are confident that we can encourage a new generation of women to enter into politics”.
Smyth Elected President of Fianna Fáil Women’s Network*
Cavan Councillor Niamh Smyth has been elected as President of the Fianna Fáil Women’s Network. The Network was established in March and is one of the initiatives being rolled out as part of the Markievicz Commission Report recommendations, which aims to increase female participation in Fianna Fáil.
Over the past number of weeks almost 2,000 female party members cast their votes for the position of President and Secretary. Following the count last night Cavan County Councillor Niamh Smyth was elected President and Donegal PRO Aine McGinley was elected as Secretary of the Fianna Fáil Women’s Network.
Speaking after her election Cllr. Smyth commented, “I am honoured to have been chosen to be President of this very important body. The Fianna Fáil Women’s Network will play a key role, not only in the months ahead, but in local and General Elections for years to come, as we aim to encourage and support more women to enter the political arena. The publication of the Markievicz Report earlier this year was a major milestone for this party as it set out a roadmap to increase female participation in politics.
“The Fianna Fáil Women’s Network will provide a forum for the thousands of women who are active within this party within their communities and constituencies to come together as well as a support structure for those contesting elections over the next months and years. It is a huge opportunity for our party to build on the strong female participation that we already enjoy and bring it to the next level and I look forward to working with the members on issues that affect all of us”.
Ms. McGinley added, “I am proud to have been elected as Secretary of the Fianna Fáil Women’s Network and am excited to be embarking on this positive new venture. Our party has a proud tradition of gender equality, which must be embraced and advanced. Not only must we attract new female members, we must ensure that women’s rights are promoted at a national level through the Network itself but also by encompassing the mainstream party structures. We have been presented with a constructive challenge and I look forward to welcoming women right across the country into the Network”.
(L-R) President of Fianna Fáil Women’s Network Cllr. Niamh Smyth, Fianna Fáil National Youth & Equality Officer Christabelle Feeney, Secretary of Fianna Fáil Women’s Network Aine McGinley.
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, Edel Fox 086 1004030 or Geraldine Gormley 087 7949448.
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.