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Bailieborough News Thursday January 23rd 2020
/in News /by Liz FlemingBailieborough News. January 23rd 2020. Matthew J. Cullen.
‘Operation Transformation’ 2020: Week two done and dusted!! Another fantastic turnout with over 400 people taking part.
Weigh in completely optional from 6:30pm. We would love to see you any Thursday evenings you are available. You will be more than welcome.
Everyone must sign in each week so we can keep a record of numbers per week. This is for Ireland Lights Up.
Donation buckets for Bailieborough Cancer Comfort will be at the sign in desk and are completely Voluntary.
We have fitness and nutrition experts there in the form of Tony Gregory, Aodhagan Fox and David McCabe. Any queries I’m sure they would be more than happy to help.
And finally, you don’t have to be following the OT Food plan to join the walks. This is about getting out and moving. For some it’s for weight loss, fitness, mental health and even some company on these long January evenings.
Everyone welcome. No registration required—just come along. Open to the entire community—of all ages!! Group meeting every Thursday evening until Thursday, February 27th in St. Annes Park—Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA grounds.
Just to remind everyone that Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA do not allow dogs on their grounds …… for obvious reasons. For further information, please contact: 086 375 1519.
ST. ANNE’S NS ENROLMENT: Parents seeking to enrol their child or children in St. Anne’s N.S. for the 2020/2021 school year are requested to return a completed Enrolment Application before, Friday, January 31st 2020. Enrolment application forms are available from the school office, by phoning 042 9665242 or by emailing: naomhainecc.ias@eircom.net. Closing date for receipt of Enrolment forms is Friday, .
January 31st 2020.
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to sister, Frances Clarke, carer and grandniece Marie, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and extended family and friends on the death of
ST. FELIM’S National School (THE VALE) are currently inviting applications for enrolment for the school year— 2020/2021. Forms are available directly from the school, by phoning 042 9665605 or by emailing: thevalesns@outlook.ie, download from website: wwww.thevalesns.com under the Scoil Documents section. Completed forms to be returned to the school by Friday, 31st January, 2020.
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Bridge: Bridge Results for Tuesday, 14th January: First: Rosaleen Mackey and Mona McCormack. Second: Anne Brady and Kathleen McArdle. Best Gross: Teresa O’Reilly and Una Stafford.
Bridge takes place in the Hotel Bailie on every Tuesday evening and new members are always most welcome.
Industrious Bailieborough: The book ‘Industrious Bailieborough is still available for sale, in Kevin Smiths and Halls on Main St. and Smiths Shop at Galbolie. The book costs €10.
Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to Jimmy and Eugene Fox, daughters in law Rose and Edel, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters in law, nephews, nieces and extended family, neighbours and friends on the death of Annie Fox (nee Tormey), Dunena, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 9th, 2020. Annie was predeceased by her husband Benny. Annie’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Sunday, January 12th with burial afterwards in St Brigid’s Cemetery, Knockbride West (Tunnyduff).
Bailieborough Heritage Society: Bailieborough Heritage Society’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 22nd January 2020 at 7.30pm in the BDA, Businness Centre, Shercock Road, Bailieborough. Followed by ‘A Noggin of Hell-Fire: Parish Missions in the diocese of Kilmore 1850-1900’, a lecture by Fr. Ultan McGoohan P.P at 8.30pm. Everyone welcome to both events. Refreshments will be served.
Bailieborough Group of Parishes:
Friday 24th January: FOCUS Youth Group: Trinity Hall 8:30-10pm.
Sunday 26th January: Bailieborough 10:45am, Morning Prayer, Creche, Sunday Club, Youth Fellowship, followed by tea and coffee.
Knockbride 12noon, Morning Prayer and Sunday Club.
Sunday, February 2nd: Bailieborough 10:45am, Holy Communion, Creche, Sunday Club, Youth Fellowship, followed by tea and coffee.
Knockbride, 12noon, Morning Prayer.
Run, Jog, Walk or Crawl!! Its the start of a New Year. Run, walk, crawl or jog starts back on Monday and Wedensday nights at 8pm from the Community Centre, Bailieboro. All weathers, all abilities catered for. Don’t be afraid. Tea, coffee, water and fruit afterwards. Pass the word and give it a try!!
Photography Exhibition: ‘Welcome to Graceland’ – a documentary photography exhibition by Suella Holland, will remain on view until February 13th during Library opening hours! All welcome.
Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.: The Club’s Annual General Meeting will take place at the Club Rooms, The Vale on Friday, 31st January at 8pm.
All motions and nominations must be given in writing, to the club secretary, Eric Mc Cullagh, Kilnacross, Bailieborough, contact on 0860485048 before Friday next, the 24th . All welcome.
Senior pre-season training is back and there will be training on Friday evenings at 7.30 sharp in the Vale Grounds. All existing players and new players are welcome. Feel free to contact 0858256347 for further information.
Bailieborough Mid-Summer Festival and Town Events: Thanks to all the people that came out during the past week and took down the Christmas lights and stored them away for another year. Thanks to Kinnear Construction and McCullagh Construction for the teleporters and all our electricians for all the wiring. Next event up is Ireland’s favorite. St Patricks Day. New ideas and volunteers welcome.
Bailieborough Shamrock’s Ladies: Bailieborough Shamrocks Ladies AGM will be held in the Club Rooms in St. Anne’s Park on Friday night 31st January at 8 o clock for all age groups, from u8 to senior. Everyone welcome, tea, coffee and bickies will be provided afterwards. Looking forward to seeing you all on the night!!
Poetry Launch: Bailieborough’s local author Fidel Hogan Walsh is launching her own book of poetry. Entitled ‘Living with Love’…… the book will be launched on Saturday 8th February at 7pm in the Bailieborough Court House. All are Welcome.
Bailieborough School of Music: Lotto results for 11-01-2020. Numbers Drawn; 7, 15, 22, 23. No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Marie Logan; Austin Kiely; Brian and Noeleen Walsh; Sammy Fisher.
Bailieborough Indoor Bowls: Bowls have resumed in the Community Centre on Wednesdays at 8.00pm. New members most welcome and tuition will be provided—if required.
Word Processing and Computer Skills,
Commencing on Monday, 27th January 2020, in the BDA Centre, at 7pm. Classes are free to part-time/full-time workers, Farmers, or Self-employed etc. To book a place or find out more, contact Noelette Dolan on 087 9293531 or 042 9694 716.
Bailieborough Hen’s Shed: If you would like to come along and enjoy a chat and some good company or just need to take some time for yourself, please join us on Thursday mornings from 10am to 12 noon, in Bailieborough Library. This group is open to all ladies aged 18 and over from Bailieborough and the surrounding areas. Hope to see you there!!
Citizen’s Information: The service takes place every Tuesday from 1.30pm to 2.30pm in the Library— providing information, advice and advocacy supports to everyone on Social welfare, employment, Pensions, Health, Tax etc… No appointment necessary.
Lakelands Taekwondo and Self Defence: Due to the large numbers that have shown up for training, it has been decided to run three classes in future on Monday evenings. Children born in 2013 and 2014 will train from 6pm to 7pm, children born in 2011 or 2012 will train from 7pm to 8pm and children born in or before 2010 will be training from 8pm to 9pm. The organisers will endeavour to accommodate all children, especially those with siblings as best as they can. Contact Vincent on 085 127 1979 for further information.
Bailieborough ‘Lend A Hand’: ‘Lend a Hand’ is for the elderly and vulnerable in the Bailieborough area. Just give us a call if you need a job done, or even just a chat. Phone Ann on 042 9694825.
Stresscontrol: Face your fears, be more active and boost your wellbeing: Stress affects us all in our daily lives. Do you want to learn ways to recognise the signs of stress and learn helpful tips to manage it more effectively? If you do, then come along to stresscontrol!! The event will commence on Tuesday, February 4th 2020 in the Courthouse, Lr. Main St, from 7.00pm to 8.30pm. The course will run for 6 weeks—come along when you can! All welcome, free of charge, tea/coffee and biscuits provided. The course runs once a week for six weeks. Come, sit and listen!!
Baptism Dates in St. Annes for January, February and March: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church– January 26th (Sunday, 12.30pm), February 2nd (Sunday, 12.30pm), February 15th (Saturday, 1.30pm), February 23rd (Sunday, 12.30pm), March 7th (Saturday, 1.30pm), March 8th (Sunday, 12.30pm), March 28th (Saturday, 1.30pm) and March 29th (Sunday, 12.30pm).
Bailieborough Library: Bailieborough Craft Group meet every Friday in the Library. Drop in from 10am until 1pm. Anyone interested in hand crafts, or is willing to learn, is invited to this sociable gathering. Refreshments are served in a warm, welcoming environment.
Bailieborough Hen’s Shed meets at the Library every Thursday at 10am. All ladies are welcome to this get together, just to meet, make friends and share thoughts! There are plenty of plans for 2020!
Bailieborough Library Book Club meets on the LAST Thursday of each month at 6.30pm. Book for discussion on Thursday, January 30th is ‘Constellations’ by Sinéad Gleeson and copies are available at the Library desk.
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: Edel Fox 086 1004030.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held in: The Health Centre, Kells Road on Wednesdays at 8.30pm.
Bailieborough News Thursday 16th January 2020
/in News /by Liz FlemingBailieborough News. January 16th 2020. Matthew J. Cullen.
‘Operation Transformation’ 2020—Community Event: Well done Noreen Clarke and everyone involved in Operation Transformation, Bailieborough. Fantastic turnout for your first evening in the cold and very foggy conditions. 503 people took part in the event
Weigh in completely optional from 6:30pm. We would love to see you any Thursday evenings you are available. You will be more than welcome.
Everyone must sign in each week so we can keep a record of numbers per week. This is for Ireland Lights Up.
Donation buckets for Bailieborough Cancer Comfort will be at the sign in desk and are completely Voluntary.
We have fitness and nutrition experts there in the form of Tony Gregory, Aodhagan Fox and David McCabe. Any queries I’m sure they would be more than happy to help.
And finally, you don’t have to be following the OT Food plan to join the walks. This is about getting out and moving. For some it’s for weight loss, fitness, mental health and even some company on these long January evenings.
Everyone welcome. No registration required—just come along. Open to the entire community—of all ages!! Group meeting every Thursday evening until Thursday, February 27th in St. Annes Park—Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA grounds. Weigh-In from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Weigh-In is also available in Jamesons Pharmacy, Main St—during businness hours. Walk, Jog or Run until 9.00pm.
An Garda Síochána have kindly granted a Permit for the donation bucket for Bailieborough Cancer Comfort. DJ Gareth Mulhall has kindly given his time and music to us and will be present for the 8 week duration. Bailieborough Swimming Pool and Leisure Centre have kindly donated 1 Months membership for Pool and Gym to the person with the most weight loss after the 8 weeks. Thanks to Jameson’s Pharmacy, for the donation of water bottles and to SuperValu and Tesco for the donations of fruit and water.
Just to remind everyone that Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA do not allow dogs on their grounds …… for obvious reasons. For further information, please contact: 086 375 1519.
ST. ANNE’S NS ENROLMENT: Parents seeking to enrol their child or children in St. Anne’s N.S. for the 2020/2021 school year are requested to return a completed Enrolment Application before, Friday, January 31st 2020. Enrolment application forms are available from the school office, by phoning 042 9665242 or by emailing: naomhainecc.ias@eircom.net. Closing date for receipt of Enrolment forms is Friday, .
January 31st 2020.
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to son, David, daughter, Helen, and partner Martin, brothers Patsy, John and Matthew, sisters Kay, Josie and Alice, son-in-law Francis, David’s partner Pamela, grandchildren Cori, Oisin and Memphis, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends on the death of Clare Rourke, Fountain View, Baileborough and formerly Headfort Grove, Kells, who passed away peacefully at St. Christopher’s Hospice, Cavan on Wednesday, January 8th, 2020. Clare was predeceased by her parents, Pauric and Ellen Rourke and her sisters May and Aileen. Clare’s Funeral Mass took place in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan on Saturday, January 11th followed by cremation.
ST. FELIM’S National School (THE VALE) are currently inviting applications for enrolment for the school year— 2020/2021. Forms are available directly from the school, by phoning 042 9665605 or by emailing: thevalesns@outlook.ie, download from website: wwww.thevalesns.com under the Scoil Documents section. Completed forms to be returned to the school by Friday, 31st January, 2020.
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Bridge: Bridge Results for Tuesday, 7th January, 2020: First: Maresa Liggan and Marie McNicholas. Second: Sean Kelleher and Betty McCaffrey. Best Gross : Pauline McEvoy and Rosaleen Keegan. Third: Rosaleen Mackey and Elizabeth Murphy.
Bridge takes place in the Hotel Bailie on every Tuesday evening and new members are always most welcome.
Industrious Bailieborough: The book ‘Industrious Bailieborough is still available for sale, in Kevin Smiths and Halls on Main St. and Smiths Shop at Galbolie. The book costs €10.
Anyone who wishes to purchase a copy of ‘Industrious Bailieborough’ and have it posted to any location worldwide can pay by cheque or PayPal. Please send a private message with your details to the Bailieborough Heritage Society’s Facebook page and we can get back to you. Approximate postage cost is €4 within Ireland and €6 to the U.K.
Bailieborough Heritage Society: Bailieborough Heritage Society’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 22nd January 2020 at 7.30pm in the BDA, Businness Centre, Shercock Road, Bailieborough. Followed by ‘A Noggin of Hell-Fire: Parish Missions in the diocese of Kilmore 1850-1900’, a lecture by Fr. Ultan McGoohan P.P at 8.30pm. Everyone welcome to both events. Refreshments will be served.
Bailieborough Community School: Parents Association: Meeting on Tuesday, January 21st at 7.00pm, in the Community School. New faces are most welcome for our first meeting of the year.
Bailieborough Group of Parishes: Services: Sunday 19th January.
Bailieborough 10:45am, All-Age Service, followed by tea and coffee.
Knockbride 12noon, All-Age Service.
Friday 24th January: FOCUS Youth Group: Trinity Hall 8:30-10pm.
Sunday 26th January: Bailieborough 10:45am, Morning Prayer, Creche, Sunday Club, Youth Fellowship, followed by tea and coffee.
Knockbride 12noon, Morning Prayer and Sunday Club.
Run, Jog, Walk or Crawl!! Its the start of a New Year. Run, walk, crawl or jog starts back on Monday and Wedensday nights at 8pm from the Community Centre, Bailieboro. All weathers, all abilities catered for. Don’t be afraid. Tea, coffee, water and fruit afterwards. Pass the word and give it a try!!
Photography Exhibition: ‘Welcome to Graceland’ – a documentary photography exhibition by Suella Holland.
Opens: 7pm, Tuesday, 21st January, in Bailieborough Library, Bailieborough.
Guest speaker: Tom French. All welcome.
Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.: Senior pre-season training is back and there will be a meeting followed by training on Friday evening next, January 17th at 7.30 sharp in the Vale Grounds. All existing players and new players are welcome. Feel free to contact 0858256347 for further information.
Bailieborough Indoor Bowls: Bowls have resumed in the Community Centre on Wednesdays at 8.00pm. New members most welcome and tuition will be provided—if required.
Bailieborough Mental Health Association: Bailieborough Mental Health Association want to thank our Secretary Fiona Gilmer and all of those who helped her out in creating the colourful display board on display in Sandi Modes. It contains useful contact numbers to help positive mental well being. It will be displayed in Sandie Mode’s shop window, Main Street, Bailieborough this coming week.
Computer Classes: Commencing on Monday next, 20th January 2020, in the BDA Centre, Shercock Road, at 7pm. Classes are free to part-time/full-time workers, Farmers, or Self-employed etc. To book a place or find out more, contact Noelette Dolan on 087 9293531 or 049 4353967.
Bailieborough Hen’s Shed: If you would like to come along and enjoy a chat and some good company or just need to take some time for yourself, please join us on Thursday mornings from 10am to 12 noon, in Bailieborough Library. This group is open to all ladies aged 18 and over from Bailieborough and the surrounding areas. Hope to see you there!!
Citizen’s Information: The service takes place every Tuesday from 1.30pm to 2.30pm in the Library— providing information, advice and advocacy supports to everyone on Social welfare, employment, Pensions, Health, Tax etc… No appointment necessary.
St Vincent DePaul: Bailieborough Conference: The St Vincent De Paul Shop Conference would like to thank you sincerely for your generosity in 2019 and we trust that this generosity will continue in 2020.
We would like to provide you with some guidelines in relation to donations to the shop. Clothing should be washed clean and of reasonable quality. Toys and bric a brac should also be clean and in good working order. We regret that for Health & Safety reasons we are unable to take electrical goods Pillows, duvets buggies and car seats. The cost of disposing of sub-standard goods is significant and recently has been reducing our income. We recommend that items that are not of the quality that we can sell from the shop should be placed in the bin provided in the St. Annes Church Car Park. Please be assured that your generosity reaches those in our community who most need help. We wish you every blessing in 2020.
Lakelands Taekwondo and Self Defence: New to Bailieborough—Lakelands Taekwondo and Self Defence classes for school children (5 years +) taking place on Monday evenings from 6.30pm to 7.30pm in St. Anne’s Community Centre. First Class free. Contact Vincent on 085 127 1979 for further information.
Bailieborough ‘Lend A Hand’: ‘Lend a Hand’ is for the elderly and vulnerable in the Bailieborough area. Just give us a call if you need a job done, or even just a chat. Phone Ann on 042 9694825.
Stresscontrol: Face your fears, be more active and boost your wellbeing: Stress affects us all in our daily lives. Do you want to learn ways to recognise the signs of stress and learn helpful tips to manage it more effectively? If you do, then come along to stresscontrol!! The event will commence on Tuesday, February 4th 2020 in the Courthouse, Lr. Main St, from 7.00pm to 8.30pm. The course will run for 6 weeks—come along when you can! All welcome, free of charge, tea/coffee and biscuits provided. The course runs once a week for six weeks. Come, sit and listen!!
Baptism Dates in St. Annes for January and February: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church– January 26th (Sunday, 12.30pm), February 2nd (Sunday, 12.30pm), February 15th (Saturday, 1.30pm) and February 23rd (Sunday, 12.30pm).
Bailieborough Library: ‘Welcome to Graceland’ is a series of photographs by Suella Holland showcasing the wonderful world of colour, tribute and humour that is Meath man Patsy Boylan’s everyday life. This exhibition will open at Bailieborough Library at 7pm on Tuesday next, 21st January 2020. Poet Tom French will officially open the exhibition and read his poem ‘Patsy Presley’. All are welcome to the opening and the exhibition will remain on view until February 13th during Library opening hours!
Bailieborough Craft Group meet every Friday in the Library. Drop in from 10am until 1pm. Anyone interested in hand crafts, or is willing to learn, is invited to this sociable gathering. Refreshments are served in a warm, welcoming environment.
Bailieborough Hen’s Shed meets at the Library every Thursday at 10am. All ladies are welcome to this get together, just to meet, make friends and share thoughts! There are plenty of plans for 2020!
Bailieborough Library Book Club meets on the LAST Thursday of each month at 6.30pm. Book for discussion on Thursday, January 30th is ‘Constellations’ by Sinéad Gleeson and copies are available at the Library desk.
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: Edel Fox 086 1004030.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held in: The Health Centre, Kells Road on Wednesdays at 8.30pm.
Bailieborough News Thursday 9th January 2020
/in News /by Liz FlemingBailieborough News. January 9th 2020. Matthew J. Cullen.
‘Operation Transformation’ 2020—Community Event: Everyone welcome. No registration required—just come along. Open to the entire community—of all ages!! Group meeting every Thursday evening from this Thurday, January 9th to Thursday, February 27th in St. Annes Park—Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA grounds. Weigh-In from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Weigh-In is also available in Jamesons Pharmacy, Main St—during businness hours. Walk, Jog or Run until 9.00pm.
An Garda Síochána have kindly granted a Permit for the donation bucket for Bailieborough Cancer Comfort. DJ Gareth Mulhall has kindly given his time and music to us. Bailieborough Swimming Pool and Leisure Centre have kindly donated 1 Months membership for Pool and Gym to the person with the most weight loss after the 8 weeks. Just to remind everyone that Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA do not allow dogs on their grounds …… for obvious reasons. For further information, please contact: 086 375 1519.
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to children David, Clare, Patrick and Sarah, grandchildren James, Emer, Helen, Tom, Rory, John, Síofra and John- Séamus, daughter-in-law Noreen, sons-in-law Malcolm and Shaun, brothers Barry, Laurence and Sylvester, sisters Susan, Laura and Avril, relatives and friends on the death of Maureen Teresa Meagher (née Singleton), Castletown, Portroe, Tipperary and formerly of Bailieborough, Cavan who passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21st. Maureen was predeceased by her husband, Séamus Maria Meagher and for many years they had resided at Meadowvale, Leiter, The Vale, Ballieborough. Maureen’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Mary’s Church, Portroe on Tuesday 24th of December 2019 with burial afterwards in Castletown Cemetery, Portroe.
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Bridge: Bridge takes place in the Hotel Bailie on every Tuesday evening and new members are always most welcome.
Bailieborough Tidy Towns: Bailieborough Tidy Towns would like to thank all of you, who bought lines and to those who sponsored prizes for our Christmas Raffle. Your support is very much appreciated.
Results of Raffle; First: Patricia O Connor. Second :Therese Reilly. Third: Janet Donohoe. Fourth: Maureen Sullivan. Fifth: Dylan McCabe. Sixth: Sean Dunne.
Congratulations to all the winners.
Industrious Bailieborough: The book ‘Industrious Bailieborough is now available for sale, in Kevin Smiths and Halls on Main St. and Smiths Shop at Galbolie. The book costs €10.
Anyone who wishes to purchase a copy of ‘Industrious Bailieborough’ and have it posted to any location worldwide can pay by cheque or PayPal. Please send a private message with your details to the Bailieborough Heritage Society’s Facebook page and we can get back to you. Approximate postage cost is €4 within Ireland and €6 to the U.K.
Bailieborough School of Music: Lotto results for Saturday, 04-01-2020. Numbers Drawn; 5, 7, 12, 22. No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Lisa Clarke; Wincey Soden; Martin Kelly; Patsy Clarke. Next week’s Jackpot €7,400.
Thank you for your continued support.
Bailieborough Heritage Society: Bailieborough Heritage Society’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 22nd January 2020 at 8.00pm. New members welcome. Followed by ‘A Noggin of Hell-Fire: Parish Missions in the diocese of Kilmore 1850-1900’, a lecture by Fr. Ultan McGoohan P.P.
Refreshments will be served. Venue to be confirmed.
Run, Jog, Walk or Crawl!! Its the start of a New Year. Run, walk, crawl or jog starts back on Monday and Wedensday nights at 8pm from the Community Centre, Bailieboro. All weathers, all abilities catered for. Don’t be afraid. Tea, coffee, water and fruit afterwards. Pass the word and give it a try!!
Photography Exhibition: ‘Welcome to Graceland’ – a documentary photography exhibition by Suella Holland.
Opens: 7pm, Tuesday, 21st January, in Bailieborough Library, Bailieborough.
Guest speaker: Tom French. All welcome.
Bailieborough Indoor Bowls: Bowls resumes tonight, Wednesday, January 8th at 8.00pm, in the Community Centre. New members most welcome and tuition will be provided—if required.
Citizen’s Information: The service takes place every Tuesday from 1.30pm to 2.30pm in the Library— providing information, advice and advocacy supports to everyone on Social welfare, employment, Pensions, Health, Tax etc… No appointment necessary.
St Vincent DePaul: Bailieborough Conference: The St Vincent De Paul Shop Conference would like to thank you sincerely for your generosity in 2019 and we trust that this generosity will continue in 2020.
We would like to provide you with some guidelines in relation to donations to the shop. Clothing should be washed clean and of reasonable quality. Toys and bric a brac should also be clean and in good working order. We regret that for Health & Safety reasons we are unable to take electrical goods Pillows, duvets buggies and car seats. The cost of disposing of sub-standard goods is significant and recently has been reducing our income. We recommend that items that are not of the quality that we can sell from the shop should be placed in the bin provided in the St. Annes Church Car Park. Please be assured that your generosity reaches those in our community who most need help. We wish you every blessing in 2020.
Lakelands Taekwondo and Self Defence: New to Bailieborough—Lakelands Taekwondo and Self Defence classes for school children (5 years +) starting on Monday evening next, January 13th from 6.30pm to 7.30pm in St. Anne’s Community Centre. First Class free. Contact Vincent on 085 127 1979 for further information.
Bailieborough ‘Lend A Hand’: ‘Lend a Hand’ is for the elderly and vulnerable in the Bailieborough area. Just give us a call if you need a job done, or even just a chat. Phone Ann on 042 9694825.
Baptism Dates in St. Annes for January and February: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church– January 11th (Saturday, 1.30pm), January 12th (Sunday, 12.30pm), January 26th (Sunday, 12.30pm), February 2nd (Sunday, 12.30pm), February 15th (Saturday, 1.30pm) and February 23rd (Sunday, 12.30pm).
Bailieborough Library: The Craft Group meet every Friday morning from 10am to 1pm!
Book Club 6pm-7pm on the last Thursday of every month; Lit Lab writers group every second Tuesday. Contact 042 9665779 for details on any of the above.
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: Edel Fox 086 1004030.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held in: The Health Centre, Kells Road on Wednesdays at 8.30pm.
East Cavan Gaels Hurling Review 2019
Another great year both on and off the field for East Cavan Gaels. Our Senior side completed their first full season of competitive hurling and we added an Under 7 team by themselves at the end of the year and the not so small fact that we are now a fully official GAA club, the same as any in any county. We also celebrate ten years of local hurling and look forward to the next ten when all of our dreams will be realised!
Below is a snap of some of our activities in 2019.
Again thank you all for all of your combined help. Roll on 2020!!
Our Seniors had a very good year. We played in the Cavan league, the Monaghan reserve league and the Cavan Championship. We reached the league final in Cavan going down by just a few points to Mullahoran. We played 7 very competitive games in the Monaghan reserve league which had us well prepared for the Cavan Championship. The three games were lost but it does not tell even part of the story. The cumulative defeat total of nine points over the three games shows how far we have come and developed over the years. New faces joining with us kept all the lads on their toes. We are really looking forward to 2020 with the same competitions as well as the new Cu Cuchulainn Cup in the summer also. Well done to all who have pulled on the blue jersey this year. The future is bright.
Under 15/17;
Another fine year of development for these groups. The Under 15s continued to develop well reaching the final of the Tain league. More competitive games in the run up to this final would have had our lads in better shape but all in all they can be happy with their performances this year. The U17s, of which is made up mostly of the same squad of under 15s plus our older lads put in a superb performance in winning Div 2 of the Cavan league. Missing some regulars due to injuries the lads put in a real shift and ran out convincing winners. The older Under 17s will now move into our Senior squad for the first time and we look forward to their continuing development over the coming years. The U15s will have to wait a little bit longer but they are a great bunch who have been together for a considerable period.
Under 15 squad.
Under 17 squad.
Under 17 league winners!
Under 13;
A mixed year for our Under 13s. They performed very well week after week in the Tain league but the results did not reflect the serious effort these lads put in. The league final in Breffni Park was a highlight and while defeated by a strong Latton side they showed lots of what they are made of in a good performance. One of the hardest working groups in the club they continued their hard work throughout the year and we look forward to some of these lads moving up to Under 15 next year while the lads turning 13 will have a new group to bolster them coming up from U11. Well done to all.
Under 13s at league final.
Under 13s in Cootehill.
Under 13s in Breffni 3G.
Under 13s in Carrick.
Under 13s in Kingscourt.
Under 11;
Another good year for these lads. We work hard to get them the games they need. We start off in January in Dundalk blitz and work our way literally around the province and country to continue to give them lots of differing opposition. These lads have responded with some very impressive performances and forming a good unit as some of these lads have been hurling for quite a few years. The league final in Breffni Park under lights was an undoubted highlight but their actual work throughout the year was exemplary. We look forward to seeing them again in 2020 and also look forward to seeing those promoted to the Under 13 side in the coming year.
Under 11s in Derrynoose blitz, Armagh in July. Played very well against top class Ulster opposition.
Under 11s at a Breffni Blitz. Great squad!
Under 11s at the league final.
Under 11s at Dundalk blitz in January.
Big Under 11 squad in Dundalk in February
Under 9;
Another great year with these lads. The year began in Dundalk at the big Ulster blitz and again these lads continued the fine form from the previous year playing very well wherever they went.
Under 9s indoor hurling.
More U9 indoors.
Under 9s at a very cold Carlanstown in March
Under 7;
2020 saw East Cavan Gaels have a specific Under 7 side for the very first time. Up to now Under 7s joined in with the Under 9s and did their best. We had a look and saw that there were even more boys looking to join with us but did not want to start with the bigger boys. We decided to start as per usual with our indoor crew and had our first sessions in Bailieborough in October. The response has been fantastic so far. We are very thankful to all the new players and their parents that have joined with us this year and we look forward to seeing where their journey takes them.
Under 7s indoors, lots of them!
Miscellaneous!!
No fear!! Max and Harry v Wolfe Tones!!
Gary Leddy captains Cavan U15s V Donegal.
First ever County Convention as an “official” club. L-r; Willie, Brendan, Adam and Kathryn.
Croke Park in August!
Under 11s in serious company at Derrynoose blitz in July. We have been invited back for 2020!
New Under 11 jerseys. Bought with your support.
Under 13 final. Thomas Watt Captain.
Jack Barry and Cian McEntee flew the senior inter county flag for us in the NHL and Lory Meagher competitions this year. Hold tight lads, the cavalry is coming in the years ahead!
Please support those who support us. Without them life would be more difficult. Thank you.
Two years in a row! Congrats Tosh!
Bríen holds the fort!
Colin continues his upward trajectory in athletics. How long can we hold on to him?!
We want!!! If you know any good builders+concrete suppliers!!!
Thank you.
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We are indebted to you all and look forward to repaying your faith in us in 2020.
East Cavan Gaels GAA Hurling Club.