Widespread regret at the passing of Ms. Mary Corcoran

  All within the community and much further afield were very deeply saddened to learn of the death of Ms. Mary Corcoran, Thomas Street, Bailieborough, at St. James's Hospital, Dublin on Monday, October 29th, following a short illness.

  Aged in her late 20's, Mary was the youngest daughter of Patsy and the late Rosaleen Corcoran of Thomas St. In her young days, Mary attended St. Anne's National School, Bailieborough Community School and Trinity College, Dublin – where she qualified as a Geologist. 

  Mary also loved animals and in particular her own dog and cat.

  Mary is survived by her father Patsy, sister Anne and brothers, Philip and Padraic, to whom deepest sympathy is extended. Mary is also survived by her uncles, aunts, niece, relatives and a very wide circle of friends.

  A very large and representative attendance was present at the removal of Mary's remains to St. Anne's Church on Tuesday evening, October 30th and following Funeral Mass on Wednesday morning October 31st at which Canon John Murphy P.P. officiated, assisted by Fr. Oliver O'Reilly, Fr. Jim Noonan (Carmelites) and Fr. Christopher Clarke (Carmel-ites) – Mary's remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery.

Coffee Morning

  Coffee morning  on Saturday, 24th November in Trinity Church Hall, 10.30 a.m. to 12 noon.  Proceeds in aid of Tear Fund. Please support.

Songs of Praise

  Songs of Praise will take place in Bailieborough Parish Church on Sunday evening next, November 18th at 7.00 p.m. All are welcome to attend and light refreshments will be served afterwards.

Healing service

  A bus will be going to the Healing Service conducted by Eddie Stone in Emmanuel House, Clonfert on Saturday, November 24th. Ivan – one of the Medjugorge visionaries will be in attendence. The bus will leave St. Ultan's Church, Killinkere at 9.00am. For those who wish to book a seat on the bus please contact either of the following: 0429666353 be-tween 3.00 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. or 049 8547301 after 9.30 p.m.

Bailieborough Social  Day Centre

  The next get-together of the Bailieborough Social Day Centre will take place this afternoon, Wednesday, Novem-ber 14th from 2.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m., in the Community Centre, Chapel Road.

  All senior citizens are invited to come along and enjoy a great afternoon's entertainment.

Platform 2 

  Following on from the success of last year's Platform 1, local curator Niamh Smyth's latest endeavour to bring exciting contemporary art to a peripheral area is Platform 2. Subtitled Dis-Re/place the show has a strong curatorial stamp and has come about after months of meetings and discussions with interested artists.

  The show opened on Saturday, 10th of November at Knockbride House, Bailie-boro',  Co Cavan and this ambitious and unusual art event is situated well off the beaten track in relation to where most contemporary art is encountered.

  It features the works of fourteen different artists brought together to provide a venue and a platform for the expansion and knowledge of contemporary art in the area.

  The exhibition also seeks to question the notion of a sense of place and community and how this is being threatened by displaced populations and multinational forces.

  This promises to be an interesting and challenging show with artists given free reign to interpret the notions of displacement and replacement in relation to Bailieborough and its environs.

  The invited artists showing are: Shane Cullen IRL, Alan Phelan IRL, Ursula Burke NI, Paddy Bloomer NI, Nina Tanis USA, Paul McAree IRL, Fiona Dowling IRL, Mary McIntyre NI, Simon McWilliams NI, Carole Lung USA, Áine Ivers IRL, Seamus Nolan IRL and French Mottershead UK.

  Opening times 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., 11th-24th November. Closed Mondays.

 Venue: Knockbride House, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan.

Conal Gallen  Concert

  The Conal Gallen Concert is being held again this year, proceeds are in aid of Bailieboro' Parish Church Restoration Fund. Details are as follows:

  Saturday, 24th November 2007, Hotel Bailie, show starts 8.30  p.m.  sharp.  Doors open 7.30 p.m. Subscription §15. Tickets available from Hotel Bailie.

St. Vincent De Paul  Society annual appeal

  This year's annual appeal commences on Sunday, December 2nd and ends on Sunday, December 9th.

 The Society's Christmas cards are already on sale in Fred's Fashions, Anne Street.

  Your support and generosity during this coming Christmas period would be greatly appreciated.

Red Cross News  – Important Community Meeting

  An important community meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 21st, at 9.00pm in the Bailie Hotel, Bailieborough. The purpose of this meeting is to organise a group of volunteers to set up a Community Response Auto-mated External Defibrillator (AED) group, which could help save lives in the Bailieborough area.

  Anyone interested in participating/training in the provision of this programme should attend.

  By taking action you can help save a life in your community. This is an Irish Red Cross, Bailieborough Branch initiative.

Bailieborough Celtic A.F.C

  Well done to the senior side who managed to progress to the next round of the Challenge Cup when they defeated Castle Villa by 1 goal to nil in Moynalty on Friday night last. Brian Gorman scored the only goal of the game in what was a great team effort.

  Well done to the U-13's who made a stirring comeback when they came from 3 goals down to draw with Navan side Parkvilla at the week-end.

  Brian Scanlon started the fightback with a header from an Alan McNeill corner and then 2 clinical finishes from Michael Argue levelled matters at 3 a piece.

  Not so lucky were the Under 12's who ran into an in-form Trim Celtic side and were well beaten by the final whistle.

  With the Shamrock's U-16's contesting the county final on Sunday the U-14's and U-16's had a free weekend.

  Well done to the lads on a magnificent performance in that final when they overcame Pre-match favourites Bally-haise to capture the championship.

  The senior side have no game this week-end, while the U- 16's are at home on Saturday morning to Rathkenny at 12.30 p.m. The U-14's are away to Laytown at 11.15 am, the U-13's are at home to Kells at 11.15 a.m. and the Under 12's are at home to Carrick Rovers at 10.00 a.m. 

 

'Rambling House'

 This month's 'Rambling House', in the Royal Breffni, Tierworker, will take place, tonight, Wednesday, Novem-ber 14th, from 9.30 p.m. So why not come along, tell your favourite story, sing a song, recite your favourite poem or do your party piece or just enjoy the craic. Always a good night's entertainment.

Citizens Information Service 

  The County Cavan Citizens Information Service have relocated the Bailieborough Outreach Information Service to Bailieborough Library. 

  Commencing on Thursday 8th November from 10.00 a.m.-11.30 a.m. every Thursday.

Young Pioneers (12-18) 

  The recently formed group are eligible to take part in the following competitions, which will be held next month.

  These will include solo and group singing, solo and musical group, novelty act, disco dancing, set dancing and figure dancing.

  Entries for these events will be taken at the next meeting of the group on Monday 26th of November.

Bridge Results

  Results of competition 06th November  – First were Mona McCormack and Eilish Reynolds; Second, Pauline McEvoy and Rosaleen Keegan.

 Best Gross were Teresa O'Reilly and Joy Jameson.

Platform 2- Symposium

  A public symposium will take place on Saturday next, 17th November to discuss the topics of displacement and replacement in a rural context.

  This will be an open discussion and will provide an opportunity for locals to understand where the artist's work originated from.

 Guest speakers include FrenchMottershead- artist, Aine Ivers –  artist and Frau Fiber –  artist. The meeting will be chaired by Senator Joe O'Reilly.

  A wine reception will begin at 6.30 p.m. at the Wesleyan Chapel, Shercock Road, with the discussion to commence at 7 p.m.

Bailieborough Shamrocks G.F.C dinner dance 

  The Club is holding a Corporate/Fundraising Dinner Dance on December 1st in the Ripley Court Hotel in Dublin.

  This event is in aid of the new Club House Building Fund and tickets are available from any Club member.

  This year is the 50th anniversary of Bailieborough's championship victory in 1957 when they defeated Cootehill in the final.

  To commemorate the event a celebration dinner dance will be held in the Hotel Bailie on Friday 16th November.

  It is expected that there will be a good representation of team members present and the club is hoping for a good turn out of supporters and friends to honour this great achievement.

  The evening will commence with mass in St Anne's Church at 7.30.

  Tickets are available from Rita Clarke, Gerry Barry, Padraig Sheridan or any committee member.

Walking for Pleasure

  The next walks are on Sunday November 18th, Bailieboro', Leader: John Sheanon, Meeting Point:  The Library, Bailieborough, at 9.00 am for a walk from Knockbride to Killinkere. Mournes Leader: Joanna Chmielewska.  Meeting Point: Fairgreen, Navan at 8.20 a.m. Or 10.15 a.m.

  At the Ulster Way/Glen Stream Car Park, ref. No. J186 180.

'Thorny Rose of  Bailieborough'

 The Bailieborough Commun-ity Resource House is once again staging the 'Thorny Rose of Bailieborough', Drag Queen Competition.

  Plans are an advanced stage and this year's show promises to be one of the best ever.

  The event will take place in the Hide Out Country Club on Friday, November 23rd. Tickets are available from any committee member or from the Resource House.

Victory Social

  The Bailieborough District Executive of Fine Gael will host a 'Victory social' for new Senator, Joe O'Reilly and new County Councillor, Sean McKiernan in the Hotel Bailie on Friday, November 29th.

  Special guests on the night will be Seymour Crawford T.D. and Jim Higgins M.E.P. Music will be provided by 'The V.I.P.'s and supper will be served at 11.00 p.m, sharp.  Tickets for the function are available from any executive member.

Adult Guitar at Bailieborough Arts Centre

  Starting soon, Bailieborough Arts and Cultural Centre at the Wesleyan Chapel are offering Guitar Classes for Adults. Beginners and improvers are welcome.

  Classes will take place on Saturday mornings from 10-11 a.m.

  For more information or to book one of the last remaining places, call Niamh or Roisin on 042 966 66 66.

St. Anne's Parents  Fund-Raising

  A celebration of Singing and Music in aid of school Funds will take place in Killinkere Leisure Centre on November 28th, at 8.00 p.m.

  Guests include, Dave Lawlor (Tenor), David Monroe (Pianist to Rebecca Storm), St. Anne's Musicians and Singers, Vanessa Cooney (local girl and of World Karaoke Championship fame) and a special guest appearance by Deirdre Gilsenan of 'Celtic Women' fame. 

  Tickets are on sale now and are available at the Corner Court and John Ed. Sheanons.

 

Leisure Centre Development

  A major expansion of the Leisure Centre costing approximately one million euro will commence shortly.

  The Centre's Development Committee and the local Swim Club have just launched a fund raising draw and are hoping for widespread support from the community.

  The draw is limited to 500 tickets with a total of §75,000 in prizes over a six month period, commencing in November, costing §300 or §50 per month.

  Tickets are available at the Centre and from any committee member.

  It is expected that business will continue as normal at the Centre during development work.

Bailieborough Wildlife Club

  The Bailieborough Wildlife Club commences on this Friday evening, November 16th at 8.00 p.m. sharp in the Resource House, 31 Woodview. 

 New members welcome between the ages of 10 and 15 years.

  For further information please contact 042 96 66580 after 6.00 p.m.

 

The People's Draw,

The People's Project

  A fundraiser for Bailieboro' Leisure Centre Development Fund is ongoing at the moment, with §75,000 in cash prizes to be won.

  There is a guaranteed limited to 500 tickets for this 6 monthly draw.

  For your chance to help this community project get your ticket from the Leisure Centre, committee members or call Yvonne 042 9666036.

Winter computer  course schedule 

  A comprehensive course and workshop schedule for the New Year has just been finalised by Bailieborough Community Training.

  Early bookings are advised as these courses tend to book out well in advance of their starting date. Courses include: EqualSkills-Complete; Begin-ners Course (24th January, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. or 7-9 p.m.), ECDL (16th January, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. or 6.30-9.30 p.m.), Advanced ECDL (7th Mar, 6.30-9.30 p.m.), Sage Computerised Accounts (14th Jan, 7-9.30 p.m.), Mini Modules –  Microsoft Office (14th January, 10 a.m.-12.45 p.m.), Kids Computer Club Level 1 (16th January or 19th February, 4-6 p.m.) and Level 2 (8th January or 25th February ,4-6 p.m.), Positive Age Level 1 (25th January or 28th February, 1-3 p.m.) and Level 2 (10th January, 1-3 p.m.). Workshop (One day only) schedule is: Digital Photo Editing (25th January, 6.30-9.30 p.m.), Internet Wise Parent (1st February, 6.30-9.30 p.m.), Internet Wise Kids (28th January, 4-6 p.m.), Sage Quickpay (2nd February, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.), PC Maintenance (22nd February, 7-9 p.m).

  For more information or bookings please contact Carmel or Helen on 042 9666 383 or by email: info@bailieborough.com.

 

Safety in Winter

 Now that the dark winter's evening are approaching all walkers be advised "Be Safe" Be Seen"!

  If you are going out walking be responsible and wear a reflector jacket.

  They are not expensive and could save your life, it is also a consideration to motorists who literally cannot see you if you are not lit up.

Leisure Centre News

  Mens Fitness Class –  Wednesday,  night at 8.30- 9.30 for 6 weeks.

  Contact Cian on 042 9666644 for further details.

  Aquafit class  – Thursday night from 7-8 p.m., no need to book just come along. No need to be able to swim.

  Morning Aquafit is Friday morning from 11-12 fo 6 weeks.

  Pre-teen gym class takes place on Friday afternoon from 3.30-4.30 p.m.

  Youth weights class takes place on Thursday 4.15 -5.15.

  Adult swimming lessons. Places still available on Friday morning class. if interested contact the pool on 042 9666644.

  Sunday morning: Adult beginner class starting Sunday 18th November 11-12 for 6 weeks.

  Have you got your ticket yet?  Contact Zoe at reception for details of the §75,000 prize draw taking place soon. If your not in, you can't win!

 

Bailieborough  cancer fund

  Bailieborough Cancer Fund Committee is now available to help cancer patients or their families. 

  Free Taxi service available, also grant to assist families.

  For further information contact Anna Lynch- 086 8927692, Edel Fox –  086 1004030, Geraldine Gormley –  087 7949448.

Intensive Leaving Cert. Music Preparation

 Bailieborough Arts and Cultural Centre are proud to announce an intensive course for those students undertaking a practical music performance for leaving cert.

  This course will prepare students for the performance part of the music examination, which can often be quite a daunting experience.

  These classes are particularly suited to those who wish to sing, play guitar or play recorder for their practical. Limited places are available as individual attention is a must here.  Avoid disappointment by booking early. 

  Call Niamh or Roisin on 042 966 66 66 for further details.

Christmas challenge

  Try to keep the pounds off before Christmas, Monday to Friday, 1 hour keep fit classes in evenings from the 10th to 14th of December.

  Aerobics, fab abs, shape and tone, and circuits class.

  This will include a weight in at the start and end of the week.

  For bookings contact Sabrina on 0429666832/0857398922.

Cavan Drug  Awareness

  "Do you have worries or concerns about someone in your family using drugs or alcohol?  Do you need help or support?" If so, please contact  – tele-phone: 042 966 6983 or  087 135 7103.