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Bailieborough News Thursday 2nd April 2015
/in News /by Liz FlemingBailieborough News. April 2nd 2015. Matthew J. Cullen.
Easter and Holy Week Ceremonies at St. Annes:
Holy Thursday, April 2ndChrism 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, April 3rd: 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.
Holy Week Ceremonies in Killann and Shercock: Holy Thursday, April 2nd: Mass of the Lord’s Supper in Shercock at 7.30pm.
Good Friday, April 3rd: Passion Ceremonies in Shercock at 5.00pm and Killann at 8.00pm.
Holy Saturday, April 4th: Vigil Ceremony in Shercock at 10pm.
Easter Sunday, April 5th: Mass of the Resurrection at 10am in Killann and 11.30am in Shercock.
Parents Association – Bailieborough Community School:
Thank you to John Ed Sheanon, and members of the Bailieborough Walking committee, parents, students, Super Valu for sponsoring water and everybody who took part in our fundraising walk, to raise funds for the upgrade of our school canteen, amount received €565.00.
Easter Services – Trinity Presbyterian Church:
Thursday, April 2nd at 8pm. United Service in Trinity Church with Bailieborough Church of Ireland.
Friday, April 3rd at 8pm, United Communion Service in Corglass Church at 8pm.
Sunday, April 5th, United Service in Corraneary Church at 11.00am.
Bailieborough ‘Lend a Hand’:
Hopefully, winter has been eclipsed and replaced by the renewal and growth of spring. If the wear and tear of advancing years is causing you to worry about all those outdoor chores and necessary gardening jobs—well don’t!!! Our volunteers are ready, willing and eager to look after your jobs. To avail of this service just ring Ann at 042 9694825 from 9am to 2pm, Monday to Friday. She will arrange our helpers to look after those chores for you at your convenience.
Easter 2015—Bailieborough Group of Parishes:
Thursday, April 2nd — Maundy Thursday—Bailieborough: Joint Service with Trinity Presbyterian Church at Trinity Church at 8.00pm. All welcome.
Friday, 3rd April—Good Friday—Shercock, 6.00pm and Mullagh at 8.00pm.
Sunday, April 5th—Easter Sunday—Sunrise Service in Knockbride at 6.50am followed by breakfast in the Hall.
Easter Service in Bailieborough at 10am followed by Tea and Coffee in the Hall.
Monday, April 6th at 12 noon—Church Family Picnic and Games 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.
Bailieborough Community Alert: Annual General Meeting:
At a very well attended AGM on Monday, March 23rd, the following election of officers and committee took place: Chairperson—Niamh Smyth, Vice-Chairperson—Thomas Rogers, Joint Treasurers—Seamus Sheridan and Vincent Cooney, Secretary—Adrian Cahill, PRO—Kevin Carolan. Members of committee: Eamon Donnelly, Maura Smyth, Rose McCabe, Bobby Gray, Sadie Gray, Colm Colgan, Mary O’Reilly and Paddy Kelly. New members are welcome to join. ‘Keeping our community a safer place’. Next meeting takes place on Monday, April 27th in the Hotel Bailie at 9.00pm.
Free Study Space:
Students may avail of a free study space at the Library, Market Square during Library opening hours except 10am to
1.15pm Wednesday and Friday. Late opening Tuesday and Thursday until 8.30pm. Spacious and warm with free WIFI. Phone 042 9665779 for further details.
Citizens Information every Tuesday from 1.30pm-2.30pm.
‘Abair Leat’ Irish Conversational Group, Tuesdays from 1pm-2pm. Learning Irish for fun. Tea and coffee served. All welcome, free admission.
Parent, baby and toddler group every Wednesday from 11am-12.30pm. Lots of suitable toys, refreshments, all welcome, free admission.
Craft Group every Friday 10.30am-12.30pm. Sharing of crafts and ideas. Tea and coffee, all welcome. Free admission.
month from 4pm-5pm.
Adult Book Club:
Last Thursday of every month from 6pm-7pm. All new members welcome. Tea and coffee served. Free admission. Phone Library at 042 9665779 for details on all of the above.
Congratulations: CONGRATULATIONS to Bailieborough’s Emma Feeney who recently won the Mid Ulster Boxing Championship again this year.
Plaque Unveiling:
Friday May 8th 2015 at 7pm.
A Blue Plaque will be unveiled at Trinity Presbyterian Church Bailieborough by the Ulster History Circle in honour of Anne Jane Carlile, Temperance Pioneer. The unveiling will be performed by Heather Humphreys Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. This event is promoted by the Bailieborough Historical Society.
Generous Donation:
Many thanks to the 6th Class pupils in St. Felim’s National School, The Vale who contributed a generous portion of their Confirmation money to the Trocaire Lenten Campaign.
Classes:
Information Technology QQI/Fetac Level 4 Every Tuesday and Thursday morning for 6 weeks at Bailieborough Business Centre–. Modules include: File Management, Data Entry, Word Processing and Internet & Email. For more details call: Regina Clarke CMETB: Tel: 049-436-1881.
Word Processing QQI Level 3 Every Friday Afternoon for 10 weeks at Bailieborough Business Centre – : Course content: Introduction to Work Processing
For more details call: Regina Clarke CMETB: Tel: 049-436-1881.
Communications QQI Level 4 Every Friday morning for 20 weeks at Bexcourt Centre, Bailieborough: Course Content: Reading and Comprehension Writing Activities – Drafting Proof Reading , Interpreting information – Images, Signs, Charts, Communications with others; Listening, non-verbal Communications, aspects of speech.
For more details call: Regina Clarke CMETB: Tel: 049-436-1881.
Skills For Farmers:
Mondays and Wednesday 7.30pm to 10.00pm
Bailieborough Business Centre
042 9664 716 Lee or Elizabeth
Bailieborough Walking Group: 2015 Walking Season:
Bailieborough Walking Group commence their 2015 walking season on Saturday, May 2nd. This walk will be a community walk and it will be part of the Cavan Walking Festival in association with Cavan Sports Partnership. It will commence at 11am at the Bailieborough Business Centre, Shercock Road and proceed to the forest and Castle Lake. There will be three separate walks. A short walk for parents and children, a moderate walk of about 5 – 6km and a long walk of about 10km. Refreshments in the Business Centre on completion.
Cubs/ Scouts:
Bailieborough Cubs/Scouts meet in the Community Centre on Mondays from 7 to 8pm. New members welcome aged from 9 to 12 years of age. Queries to Peter Maguire at 085 849 0642 or email petermaguire8@eircom.net
Computers for beginners:
Classes at Bailieborough Business Centre. Do you want to learn the basics of using a computer? These classes will help you with the basics of starting to use a computer, from turning it on, typing a letter, using the internet and more. All you ever wanted to know, but were afraid to ask. Call 0429694716 for more details.
St. Vincent DePaul Shop:
The St. Vincent DePaul Shop has re-located to Main Street (where Moynagh’s Supermarket used to be). The new shop will afford the organisation the opportunity to provide customers with a greater range of clothes and goods. Once again, the organisation expresses their gratitude for the generous response to their recent appeal for the new shop.
WeightWatchers:
Takes place in The BDA Centre, Shercock Road , Bailieborough each Monday from 8pm to 8.30pm, Further details contact Jenny 086 2418361.
Leisure Centre:
March Membership Offer. BOGOF….. Buy one get one FREE.
Buy 1 year Pool and Gym Membership and another person gets theirs FREE. €499.
New Studio Classes, check out our facebook page for details of different classes.
Monday: BLT 10.00-10.45am and Ladies Fitness 8.30pm.
Tuesday: Mugendo Kickboxing 6.30-8.30.
Wednesday: Pilates 10-11am, BLT at 6.30, Step Aerobics from 7.30 to 8.30.
Thursday: Yoga at 10 and Turbo training at 7pm.
Friday: Men’s Fitness at 8.45.
Studio and Treatment rooms available to rent, Call 042 9666644. Suitable for many uses.
€30 for 30 days membership pool or gym membership still available.
Check us out on www.bailieboroughleisurecentre.com or find us on facebook for regular updates.
Bailieborough Community Bowls:
Bailieborough Community Bowls continues every Wednesday evening at 8.00pm, in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. New members most welcome with free tuition for beginners.
Baptism Dates in St. Annes for March and April 2015:
The following are the dates for Baptisms in Saint Anne’s Church: Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 4th at 9.00pm (Fr. Michael), Saturday, April 11th at 4.30pm (Deacon Damien), Sunday, April 12th at 12.30pm (Fr. Michael), Saturday, April 25th (Deacon Damien) and Sunday April 26th at 12.30pm (Fr. Michael), Sunday, May 3rd at 12.30pm (Fr. Michael), Saturday, May 9th at 4.30pm (Deacon Damien), Sunday, May 17th at 12.30pm (Fr. Michael), and Saturday, May 23rd at 4.30pm (Deacon Damien).
Bridge Results: Tuesday, March 24th Easter Prizes:
First: Una Mansell and Anne Brady, Second: Bernard Liddy and John McGahan. Best Gross: Olive McCabe and Teresa O’Reilly. Third: Rosaleen Mackey and Elizabeth Murphy. Fourth: Pauline McEvoy and Rosaleen Keegan. Fifth: Mona McCormack and Pauline Hutchinson. Seniors Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening in the Bailie Hotel at 8.00pm. New players are always most welcome.
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 Spring is here, no more weather excuses, join us to run, jog or walk and most importantly tea, biscuits, fruit and chat afterwards.
East Cavan Gaels: Club News 30th March 2015:
U12; The boys had a convincing win over Ballymachugh in St. Anne’s Park, Bailieborough on Sunday last in the Cavan Under 12 league. In testing conditions the lads put in a strong performance with the whole squad working hard to secure the victory. 2 wins from their first 3 games is a promising start to the competition.
U6/8/10; Thanks to Carrickmacross for hosting an U8/10 blitz on Saturday last. Our next blitz is this coming Wednesday in Castleblayney at 6.30. Tuesday training in Kingscourt will now transfer outdoors to Wednesdays from 8th April 6-7.30. No training this week due to blitz. Outdoor training will return in Bailieborough on Friday 10th April from 6-7.30 at the Community School Pitch.
U14/16/18; Outdoor training for the boys returns at last now that the clocks have moved forward. U16 league coming up in mid-April.
Training times and venues; Under 8/10; Bailieborough group;
No training this coming Good Friday. We return outdoors in Bailieborough on Friday 10th April 6-7.30. For all U8/10 information contact Willie Gaughan 087 164 9280.
Under 12/14/16/18; All training is collective in Bailieborough and subject to change. This week, Wednesday outdoors at St. Anne’s Park. Players will receive a text. For all U12-U18 information contact Kathryn O’Flynn 087 244 1371.
Citizens Information Service:
Co. Cavan Citizens Information Service is in the Library, Bailieborough every Tuesday from 1.30 – 2.30pm. Information on Social Welfare, Employment, Tax, Health etc… A Free and Confidential Service. Tel. 0761 07 5200.
Alcoholics Anonymous:
Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held in: The Health Centre, Kells Road on Wednesdays at 8.30pm.
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.
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 26th March 2015
/in News /by Liz FlemingBailieborough News. March 26th 2015. Matthew J. Cullen.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade:
On Tuesday afternoon last, the 14th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade took place in the town. On a cold, dull afternoon, the crowds thronged Main Street to watch the Parade. Before the Parade, members of the Bailieborough School of Music entertained the large crowd present from the viewing stand. Although the Parade was smaller than other years, it proved to be an enjoyable event for young and old. Mr. Russell Waller—MC for the event—kept the attendance amused and informed about the various participants in the Parade. Two marching bands took part in the parade—the Corduff Pipe Band and St. Mary’s Brass and Reed Band, Kingscourt. Local sporting clubs, organisations and charities were well represented. There were also Fire eaters, stilt walkers, Super Hero’s and community groups along with vintage cars, tractors, etc… Prizewinners on the day were, Youth Achievement Award went to the East Cavan Gaels Hurling Club, the Best Overall Float went to ‘Roberto’s Chipper’ and the Best Dressed Shop Window went to ‘Black’s Butchers’. The committee would like to thank all who helped out in any way to help make this year’s parade a successful one.
Easter and Holy Week Ceremonies at St. Annes:
Vigil Mass on Saturday, March 28th at 7.00pm and Sunday, March 29th 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, April 2nd—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, April 3rd: 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.
St Anne’s School Garden/Outdoor Classroom:
Parents, guardians or anyone interested in the natural building method of Cordwood construction are welcome to come along and help out in the garden on Saturday next, March 28th anytime from 10.00am onwards. Your help would be much appreciated.
Birdwatch Ireland
alongside the Irish Raptor Study Group and the Golden Eagle Trust are coordinating the National Hen Harrier Survey 2015.
This survey will begin at the start of April and the project co-ordinators are running a series of training workshops to ensure all surveyors are familiar with the methods involved and to offer opportunities for new fieldworkers to participate to help monitor the Hen Harrier population.
You are invited to attend the up-coming survey training workshops which will cover Hen Harrier ecology, methods, reporting and other research opportunities during the course of the survey. These workshops will also allow people to meet other fieldworkers and discuss the methods and survey requirements. For further information on the survey itself and the workshops please visit; http://www.birdwatchireland.ie/OurWork/ResearchSurveys/IrishHenHarrierSurvey2015/tabid/1443/Default.aspx
The Cavan workshop will take place today, Wednesday, March 25th in the Errigal Hotel, Cootehill from 9.30am to 1.30pm.
Even if you can’t take on a survey square you can assist by reporting information and sightings of Hen Harriers in your local area.
You can submit your sightings through the dedicated survey website http://www.irishhenharriersurvey.com/
Free Study Space:
Students may avail of a free study space at the Library, Market Square during Library opening hours except 10am to
1.15pm Wednesday and Friday. Late opening Tuesday and Thursday until 8.30pm. Spacious and warm with free WIFI. Phone 042 9665779 for further details.
Citizens Information every Tuesday from 1.30pm-2.30pm.
‘Abair Leat’ Irish Conversational Group, Tuesdays from 1pm-2pm. Learning Irish for fun. Tea and coffee served. All welcome, free admission.
Parent, baby and toddler group every Wednesday from 11am-12.30pm. Lots of suitable toys, refreshments, all welcome, free admission.
Craft Group every Friday 10.30am-12.30pm. Sharing of crafts and ideas. Tea and coffee, all welcome. Free admission.
month from 4pm-5pm.
Adult Book Club
last Thursday of every month from 6pm-7pm. All new members welcome. Tea and coffee served. Free admission. Phone Library at 042 9665779 for details on all of the above.
First Confession:
Congratulations to the children in 2nd Class in St. Anne’s National School, in St. Felim’s National School and in the Model National School who made their First Confession at a special Service in St. Anne’s Church last Thursday night.
Classes:
Every Tuesday and Thursday morning for 6 weeks at Bailieborough Business Centre– Information Technology QQI/Fetac Level 4. Modules include: File Management, Data Entry, Word Processing and Internet & Email. For more details call: Regina Clarke CMETB: Tel: 049-436-1881.
Every Friday Afternoon for 10 weeks at Bailieborough Business Centre – Word Processing QQI Level 3 : Course content: Introduction to Work Processing
For more details call: Regina Clarke CMETB: Tel: 049-436-1881.
Every Friday morning for 20 weeks at Bexcourt Centre, Bailieborough Communications QQI Level 4: Course Content: Reading and Comprehension , Writing Activities – Drafting Proof Reading , Interpreting information – Images, Signs, Charts, Communications with others; Listening, non-verbal Communications, aspects of speech.
For more details call: Regina Clarke CMETB: Tel: 049-436-1881.
Skills For Farmers:
Bailieborough Business Centre Mondays and Wednesdays 7.30pm Communications
On Line Herd Registration Emailing Farm Record Keeping
Free of Charge to those qualified to attend.
Call Elizabeth or Lee 042-969-4716
Theatre Lovett
presents “The Girl who Forgot to Sing Badly” in the Ramor Theatre on Friday, 27th March at 7pm and Saturday, 28th March at 3pm.
Suitable for ages 7+ and adults of all ages. Bookings on 0498547074 or www.ramortheatre.com
Cubs/ Scouts: Bailieborough Cubs/Scouts meet in the Community Centre on Mondays from 7 to 8pm. New members welcome aged from 9 to 12 years of age. Queries to Peter Maguire at 085 849 0642 or email petermaguire8@eircom.net
Computers for beginners:
Classes at Bailieborough Business Centre. Do you want to learn the basics of using a computer? These classes will help you with the basics of starting to use a computer, from turning it on, typing a letter, using the internet and more. All you ever wanted to know, but were afraid to ask. Call 0429694716 for more details.
St. Vincent DePaul Shop:
The St. Vincent DePaul Shop has re-located to Main Street (where Moynagh’s Supermarket used to be). The shop opened on Monday, March 16th. The new shop will afford the organisation the opportunity to provide customers with a greater range of clothes and goods. Once again, the organisation expresses their gratitude for the generous response to their recent appeal for the new shop.
WeightWatchers
Takes place in The BDA Centre, Shercock Road , Bailieborough each Monday from 8pm to 8.30pm, Further details contact Jenny 086 2418361.
Leisure Centre:
March Membership Offer. BOGOF….. Buy one get one FREE.
Buy 1 year Pool and Gym Membership and another person gets theirs FREE. €499.
New Studio Classes, check out our facebook page for details of different classes.
Monday: BLT 10.00-10.45am and Ladies Fitness 8.30pm.
Tuesday: Mugendo Kickboxing 6.30-8.30.
Wednesday: Pilates 10-11am, BLT at 6.30, Step Aerobics from 7.30 to 8.30.
Thursday: Yoga at 10 and Turbo training at 7pm.
Friday: Men’s Fitness at 8.45.
Studio and Treatment rooms available to rent, Call 042 9666644. Suitable for many uses.
€30 for 30 days membership pool or gym membership still available.
Check us out on www.bailieboroughleisurecentre.com or find us on facebook for regular updates.
Social Day Centre:
A Bus will leave from the Community Centre on Wednesday, March 25th at 1.30pm for outing for all members to Butlersbridge.
Bailieborough Community Bowls:
Bailieborough Community Bowls continues every Wednesday evening at 8.00pm, in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. New members most welcome with free tuition for beginners.
Baptism Dates in St. Annes for March and April 2015:
The following are the dates for Baptisms in Saint Anne’s Church: Sunday, March 29th at 12.30pm (Fr. Michael), Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 4th at 9.00pm (Fr. Michael), Saturday, April 11th at 4.30pm (Deacon Damien), Sunday, April 12th at 12.30pm (Fr. Michael), Saturday, April 25th (Deacon Damien) and Sunday April 26th at 12.30pm (Fr. Michael).
Bridge Results:
Tuesday, March 12th, 2015: First: Vera Bell and Olive Kellett Second: Sean Kelleher and Rose Brennan. Best Gross: Olive McCabe and Una Mansell. Seniors Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening in the Bailie Hotel at 8.00pm. New players are always most welcome.
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 Spring is here, no more weather excuses, join us to run, jog or walk and most importantly tea, biscuits, fruit and chat afterwards.
East Cavan Gaels: Club News 23rd March 2015: St. Patrick’s Day;
Our first ever appearance in the Bailieborough St. Patrick’s Day Parade was a tremendous success as our Cuchulainn themed float came away with one of the main prizes on the day, Best Youth Achievement Float. Congratulations to everyone who prepared the float and to all the players who paraded on the day.
U12; Two rounds of the U12 league were played this past weekend. On Saturday we travelled to meet our good friends from Cootehill and went down by two points in a very entertaining game.
On Sunday we hosted St. Felim’s with the result going our way with a good victory and performance.
Cootehill 1-04 East Cavan Gaels 1-02.
East Cavan Gaels 2-07 St.Feilims 0-04.
U6/8/10; The next round of blitzes is nearly upon us. We play Saturday 28th away to Carrick on the astro at the Phoenix 4-5.30pm and Wednesday 1st April away to Castleblayney both for U8 and U10 at 6.30pm.
U14/16/18; Training for these groups will be at various differing times due to the start of the football leagues. Players will receive a text. This week it is indoors in the Community School Sports Hall, Bailieborough on Wednesday at 7.30. It should settle into regular Wednesday outdoor training when the bright evenings return at the end of the month.
Training times and venues; Under 8/10; Kingscourt group;
Every Tuesday in Kingscourt Community Centre 5.30-6.45. €2 each and please bring bottle of water.
Bailieborough group; No training this week due to coach training. No training Good Friday. We return outdoors in Bailieborough on Friday 10th April 6-7.30.
For all U8/10 information contact Willie Gaughan 087 164 9280
Under 12/14/16/18; All training is collective in Bailieborough and subject to change.
This week, Wednesday outdoors at St. Anne’s Park otherwise indoors in the hall. Players will receive a text.
For all U12-U18 information contact Kathryn O’Flynn 087 244 1371.
Citizens Information Service:
Co. Cavan Citizens Information Service is in the Library, Bailieborough every Tuesday from 1.30 – 2.30pm. Information on Social Welfare, Employment, Tax, Health etc… A Free and Confidential Service. Tel. 0761 07 5200.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held in: The Health Centre, Kells Road on Wednesdays at 8.30pm.
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.
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 19th March 2012
/in News /by Liz FlemingBailieborough News. March 19th 2015. Matthew J. Cullen.
Dr. Michael Barry (Moderator of Ireland) visits The Model School:
The Model National School, Bailieborough welcomed the Moderator of Ireland, The Right Reverend Dr. Michael Barry and his wife Esther, to the school last Friday on what was The World Day of Prayer where the school performed The Children’s Service. This interdenominational and international service is performed in 170 different countries all over the world on this day. It was a great honour for Rev Sam Anketell, Chairperson of the Board of Management, and all at the Model School to have the leader of the Presbyterian Church visit the Model School.
Confessions:
A special Reconciliation Service for Lent and Easter will take place in St. Anne’s Church on Sunday, March 22nd 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. Please note that there will be no confessions on Saturday next, March 21st.
Birdwatch Ireland, Cavan Branch:
A Presentation entitled “Irish Swifts in Decline: What Can We Do?” by Micheal Casey (Birdwatch Ireland, Sligo Branch) will take place on Thursday next, 19th March, at 8pm in the Cavan County Museum.
This talk will be about the decline of swifts in Ireland, causes of this decline and what we can do about it.
Micheal is a vet with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s Laboratory Service. His interest in swifts is pursued outside of his work. He is also a bird ringer, with a special interest in swifts, dippers and peregrine falcons.
Micheal is involved with the swift conservation project and hopes to encourage local groups in the County to help out by getting involved in a local project.
Members of Tidy Towns committees, local heritage groups and anyone with an interest in learning more about this conservation project are very welcome to attend!
The AGM for BWI members will take place prior to the presentation at 7pm sharp.
Free Study Space:
Students may avail of a free study space at the Library, Market Square during Library opening hours except 10am to
1.15pm Wednesday and Friday. Late opening Tuesday and Thursday until 8.30pm. Spacious and warm with free WIFI. Phone 042 9665779 for further details.
Citizens Information every Tuesday from 1.30pm-2.30pm.
‘Abair Leat’ Irish Conversational Group, Tuesdays from 1pm-2pm. Learning Irish for fun. Tea and coffee served. All welcome, free admission.
Parent, baby and toddler group every Wednesday from 11am-12.30pm. Lots of suitable toys, refreshments, all welcome, free admission.
Craft Group every Friday 10.30am-12.30pm. Sharing of crafts and ideas. Tea and coffee, all welcome. Free admission.
month from 4pm-5pm.
Adult Book Club
last Thursday of every month from 6pm-7pm. All new members welcome. Tea and coffee served. Free admission. Phone Library at 042 9665779 for details on all of the above.
First Communion Parents Committee:
There will be a meeting of the Parent’s Committee in the Parochial House on Monday evening next, March 23rd at 8.00pm.
First Confessions:
The children in 2nd class in St. Anne’s and St. Felim’s National Schools will make their First Confession at a special service in St. Anne’s Church on this Thursday evening at 7.30pm. All welcome.
Classes:
Every Tuesday and Thursday morning for 6 weeks at Bailieborough Business Centre– Information Technology QQI/Fetac Level 4. Modules include: File Management, Data Entry, Word Processing and Internet & Email. For more details call: Regina Clarke CMETB: Tel: 049-436-1881.
Every Friday Afternoon for 10 weeks at Bailieborough Business Centre – Word Processing QQI Level 3 : Course content: Introduction to Work Processing
For more details call: Regina Clarke CMETB: Tel: 049-436-1881.
Every Friday morning for 20 weeks at Bexcourt Centre, Bailieborough Communications QQI Level 4: Course Content: Reading and Comprehension , Writing Activities – Drafting Proof Reading , Interpreting information – Images, Signs, Charts, Communications with others; Listening, non-verbal Communications, aspects of speech.
For more details call: Regina Clarke CMETB: Tel: 049-436-1881.
Skills For Farmers:
Bailieborough Business Centre Mondays and Wednesdays 7.30pm Communications
On Line Herd Registration Emailing Farm Record Keeping
Free of Charge to those qualified to attend.
Call Elizabeth or Lee 042-969-4716
Bailieborough Studio
Photographic Club meets at 8pm on Tuesday 24th March in The Bailie Hotel, Bailieborough. New members of all levels welcome.
Cubs/ Scouts:
Bailieborough Cubs/Scouts meet in the Community Centre on Mondays from 7 to 8pm. New members welcome aged from 9 to 12 years of age. Queries to Peter Maguire at 085 849 0642 or email petermaguire8@eircom.net
Gospel Mission:
A Gospel Mission will be held in Billyhill Hall until Sunday 29th March. Sundays at 3pm – Monday to Friday at 8pm.
Evangelists: Rev L Power, Mr C Maxwell and Pastor A Mullan.
Computers for beginners:
Classes at Bailieborough Business Centre. Do you want to learn the basics of using a computer? These classes will help you with the basics of starting to use a computer, from turning it on, typing a letter, using the internet and more. All you ever wanted to know, but were afraid to ask. Call 0429694716 for more details.
St. Vincent DePaul Shop:
The St. Vincent DePaul Shop has re-located to Main Street (where Moynagh’s Supermarket used to be). The shop opened on Monday last March 16th. The new shop will afford the organisation the opportunity to provide customers with a greater range of clothes and goods. Once again, the organisation expresses their gratitude for the generous response to their recent appeal for the new shop.
WeightWatchers
Takes place in The Matt Talbot Hall, Kingscourt, each Monday from 6pm to 7.15pm; The BDA Centre, Shercock Road , Bailieborough each Monday from 8pm to 8.30pm and The Lakeside Manor, Virginia, each Tuesday from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Further details contact Jenny 086 2418361.
Model School Sales Day: JUNIOR ENTERPENEUR SALES DAY:
The Model School Bailieborough are having a ‘Sales Day’ for the JEP (JUNIOR ENTERPENEUR PROGRAMME). This is a programme that teaches children entrepreneurial skills. For our project, we have decided a recycled bird feeder made out of recycled items and personalized rocks in all sizes to decorate your garden, or paper weights, herb labels or why don’t buy a few of our garden version of fairy doors? Prices start from only 1 euro. Our sales day is on the 25th of March 2015 in the Model School Bailieborough from 2:00 – 3:30pm, so come on down and bring a friend!
Leisure Centre:
March Membership Offer. BOGOF….. Buy one get one FREE.
Buy 1 year Pool and Gym Membership and another person gets theirs FREE. €499.
New Studio Classes, check out our facebook page for details of different classes.
Monday: BLT 10.00-10.45am and Ladies Fitness 8.30pm.
Tuesday: Mugendo Kickboxing 6.30-8.30.
Wednesday: Pilates 10-11am, BLT at 6.30, Step Aerobics from 7.30 to 8.30.
Thursday: Yoga at 10 and Turbo training at 7pm.
Friday: Men’s Fitness at 8.45.
Studio and Treatment rooms available to rent, Call 042 9666644. Suitable for many uses.
€30 for 30 days membership pool or gym membership still available.
Check us out on www.bailieboroughleisurecentre.com or find us on facebook for regular updates.
Bailieborough Garden Group:
The next meeting of the group will take place on Monday next, March 23rd at 8pm, in Fox’s lounge. Ecologist Goska Wilkowska will give a talk on the garden bugs that we all find in our gardens and tell us how we can encourage the good ones and some eco-friendly ways to discourage the ‘not so good’. She will also give us some tips on how we can make our gardens more wildlife friendly. Everyone welcome.
Social Day Centre:
The Bailieborough Social Day Centre’s next get-together is on Wednesday, March 25th from 2.30pm to 4.30pm, in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. All members are asked to attend for the usual activities and new members are very welcome.
Bailieborough Community Bowls:
Bailieborough Community Bowls continues every Wednesday evening at 8.00pm, in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. New members most welcome with free tuition for beginners.
Bailieborough Model School:
Bailieborough Model School are now accepting enrolments for the school year 2015/2016. Please contact the school office on 042 96 65689 by Friday, March 27th, 2015 for an enrolment pack.
Bailieborough Community Text Alert:
The Annual General Meeting of the Bailieborough Community Text Alert will take place in the Hotel Bailie on Monday next, 23rd March at 9.00pm. Membership fee for 2015 is €5. All welcome. For further details, please contact Kevin Carolan at 086 375 9627. ‘Keeping our Community a safer place to live’.
Baptism Dates in St. Annes for March and April 2015:
The following are the dates for Baptisms in Saint Anne’s Church: Saturday, March 28th at 5.00pm (Deacon Damien), Sunday, March 29th at 12.30pm (Fr. Michael), and the Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 4th at 9.00pm (Fr. Michael), Saturday, April 11th at 4.30pm (Deacon Damien), Sunday, April 12th at 12.30pm (Fr. Michael), Saturday, April 25th (Deacon Damien) and Sunday April 26th at 12.30pm (Fr. Michael).
Bridge Results:
Tuesday, March 5th, 2015: First: Gemma McCabe and Olive Kellett Second: Sean Kelleher and Patsy Corcoran. Best Gross: Una Stafford and Vera Bell. Third: Elizabeth Murphy and Rosaleen Mackey. Seniors Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening in the Bailie Hotel at 8.00pm. New players are always most welcome.
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 Spring is here, no more weather excuses, join us to run, jog or walk and most importantly tea, biscuits, fruit and chat afterwards.
East Cavan Gaels: U6/8/10;
The next round of blitzes is nearly upon us. Provisionally we play Saturday 28th away to Carrick and Wednesday 1st April away to Blayney both for U8 and U10. Confirmation of these blitzes next week.
U12; Due to Confirmation in Cootehill our league game v Cootehill was postponed and may be played this coming Saturday. Time tbc. The second round v St. Felim’s is scheduled for Sunday next in Bailieborough. Again time tbc.
U14/16/18; Training for these groups will be at various differing times due to the start of the football leagues. Players will receive a text. This week it is indoors in the Community School Sports Hall, Bailieborough on Wednesday at 7.30. It should settle into regular Wednesday outdoor training when the bright evenings return at the end of the month.
Training times and venues; Under 8/10; Kingscourt group; Every Tuesday in Kingscourt Community Centre 5.30-6.45. €2 each and please bring bottle of water.
Bailieborough group; Every Friday in Bailieborough Community School Sports Hall 6-7.30 for both U8 and U10. €2 and the bottle of water please also.
For all U8/10 information contact Willie Gaughan 087 164 9280.
Under 12/13;All training is collective in Bailieborough and subject to change.
This week, Wednesday 7.30pm in the CS Sports Hall. €2.
Under 14, U16 and U18; This week, Wednesday 7.30pm in the Community School Sports Hall. €2. For all U12-U18 information contact Kathryn O’Flynn 087 244 1371.
Citizens Information Service:
Co. Cavan Citizens Information Service is in the Library, Bailieborough every Tuesday from 1.30 – 2.30pm. Information on Social Welfare, Employment, Tax, Health etc… A Free and Confidential Service. Tel. 0761 07 5200.
Alcoholics Anonymous:
Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held in: The Health Centre, Kells Road on Wednesdays at 8.30pm.
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.
The Samaritans:
The Samaritans have recently announced 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.