€4500 to be won in Bailieborough this Christmas
Shops and Businesses in Bailieborough are rewarding their customers for shopping locally this Christmas. 45 shops and businesses are each holding a draw on 21st of December for a §100 voucher. Entry to the Draw is Free and tickets are available in all participating shops from this week onwards.
The last few years have seen many changes in Bailieborough, some business change hands and many new small business established from opticians, boutiques, a laundry shop, a health food shop, gift shops and in more recent times a new foreign food shop on Barrack Street to cater for the many foreign nationalities living among us. It is great to see the town growing and providing the community with much needed services especially with so much competition from the many sprawling retail parks across the country who provide homes to many multinational stores whose main concern is providing shareholders with bigger profits each year. Money spent in the local town helps provide local employment so please support your local town this Christmas and good luck in free Christmas Draws.
Community Council
An important meeting of Bailieborough Community Council will take place on Monday evening next, November 26th, in St. Anne's N.S. at 8.30 p.m. All Council members are requested to attend this meeting.
Coffee Morning
Coffee Morning this Saturday 24th November in Trinity Church Hall, 10.30am to 12 noon. Proceeds in aid of Tear Fund. Please support.
Healing service
A bus will be going to the Healing Service conducted by Eddie Stone in Emmanuel House, Clonfert, this Saturday, November 24th. Ivan—one of the Medjugorje 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: 042 96 66353; between 3.00pm and 7.00pm or 049 8547301 after 9.30pm.
Celtic A.F.C.
Last Saturday was a "Red Letter Day " in the history of Bailieboro Celtic when the first official fixtures took place on the new grounds at The Vale. The honours went to the U12s and the U14s who although they fought gamely throughout were both unfortunately defeated, the U 12s losing 2-0 to Carrick Rovers and the U14s despite taking an early lead through Philip Clarke losing 3-1 to Kells Celtic. The U14s and U 16s lost out to the inclement weather conditions. Next weekend sees the senior side away to Abbey Celtic at 2.30pm on Sunday, while on the Underage front the Under 14s are away to Kingscourt at 10.00am on Saturday morning while the Under 13s are at home to Torro also on Saturday morning at 10.00am.
Healing Mass
Pat Clarke who prays with people for Healing will be present at a 'Healing Mass' that will take place in St. Anne's Chapel on Thursday evening, November 29th at 7.00pm. All are welcome to attend.
Credit Union A.G.M.
The Annual General Meeting of Bailieborough Credit Union will take place in the Bailie Hotel on Thursday evening, November 29th at 8.30pm. All members are requested to attend.
Shamrocks G.F.C.
Congratulations to the U 21s who defeated neighbours Shercock with a tremendous second half fight back in the quarter finals last Sunday. Played in an emotional atmosphere these young men served up a thrilling display as they cut back a 6 point deficit to record a 4 point winning margin which certainly bodes well for the future of the club.
Organist required
St. Ultan's Church, Killinkere, are seeking an Organist from Jan 2008. Anybody who would be available to play even on two weekends per month would be very welcome. Please contact 087 9490626.
Scouts
Bailieborough Scouts would like to thank everyone who came along to their Fashion show in the Bailie Hotel on 6th November. Thanks to the parents who helped out and to everyone who bought tickets. Thanks to the shops who took part in the show…. Feel Good Fashion, The Laundry Shop, Nikitas, Veronicas Alterations, Niall McCaul, Glamour Girl, Reilly's Shoe Shop, the GAA and John Deere, Cavan road. Thanks to Lawless for the music and Fiona Coleman for doing an excellent job as Compere. Thanks to the staff in the Bailie for their help and support with the show.
Evening Seminar
Kilmore P.T.A.A. are hosting an evening seminar in Killygarry Community Centre on Saturday 24th November from 5.00pm till 8.00pm. Included in the seminar will be a talk by Jackie Burke, ex Alcoholic and Drug Abuser. All Pioneers and non-pioneers are invited to attend.
Mental Health Association
The Annual General Meeting of the Bailieborough Mental Health Association will take place on Thursday, December 6th in the Hotel Bailie at 8.00pm. Guest speakers will be announced closer to the evening and all are most welcome to attend.
International Artists Rock Bailieborough
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. The show successfully opened on the 10th of November at Knockbride House, Bailieborough Co Cavan. 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. Within the intricacies of the individual works Smyth has set up an arena for looking into how we relate to our locality and whether we are too eager to throw away facets of community life such as trust and looking out for your neighbour in favour of a society where the individual comes before the community. The changing face of commerce in small rural communities is also under question with the rush towards convenience shopping brought about by people's desire for more variety and better value on the one hand, and time pressures on the other.
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 FrenchMottershead UK.
The exhibition remains open to the public until 24th November. Opening times are 11am-6pm and it is closed Mondays.
Conal Gallen Concert
The Conal Gallen Concert is being held again this year and the proceeds are in aid of Bailieboro' Parish Church Restoration Fund. The concert will take place this Saturday, 24th November 2007, in the Hotel Bailie. The show starts at 8.30p.m and the doors open at 7.30p.m. Tickets cost §15 and are available from the Hotel Bailie. Please come along and enjoy a great night's entertainment. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
St. Vincent De Paul Society
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: Important Community Meeting
An Important Community Meeting will take place this 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 Automated 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. For further information please contact Sean at 087 909 0954.
Citizens Information Service
The County Cavan Citizens Information Service have relocated the Bailieborough Outreach Information Service to Bailieborough Library.
Commencing Thursday 8th November from 10.00am-11.30am 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 13th November 07: 1st Vera Bell and Pauline Hutchinson; 2nd Olive Kellett and Mona McCormack; Best Gross Una Mansfield and Rosaleen Mackey.
Shamrocks G.F.C.
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.
'Thorny Rose of Bailieborough'
Due to unforeseen circumstances the 'Thorny Rose of Bailieborough'—due to be held this Friday night in the Hide-Out has had to be postponed. The event has been rescheduled for the New Year. All tickets purchased for the event will be valid for the new date.
Victory Social
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 11.00pm, sharp. Tickets for the function are available from any executive member.
Community Bowling Club
The Bailieborough Community Bowling Club are holding their Annual General Meeting in the Community Centre, Chapel road, tonight, Wednesday, November 21st at 8.15pm. All members please attend this very important meeting.
Fun and Learning
Bailieborough Arts and Cultural Centre at the Wesleyan Chapel are currently offering a number of exciting classes for both Kids and Adults. For Kids we have a host of activities including Art, Craft and Design, Ballet, Hip hop and Contemporary Dance, Speech and Drama, Vocal Performance/Singing, Teenage Drama and Guitar. Adult classes include Two-hand Irish dancing and Interior Design. Classes are underway and new members are always welcome, so for more information or to book your place, contact 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 8.00pm. 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
There are a number of tickets still available for the fund raising draw. The draw is limited to 500 tickets with a total of §75,000 in prizes over a six month period. Tickets are available from any Committee member, the Leisure Centre 042 9666644 or call Yvonne 042 9666036.
The First draw will be held at the Leisure Centre on Wednesday 28th November @ 5.45pm.All welcome.
Virginia Agricultural Show Society
A special meeting of the Society will be held on Wednesday, November 28th to discuss future use of the Showgrounds at 9pm in the Judges Box. All members are asked to attend this meeting.
English Lessons
English lessons available with qualified TEFL teacher. Contact Louise on 085-1136438.
Winter Computer Courses
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.
Irish Red Cross
The local branch of the Irish Red Cross are holding a Public First Aid Course on this Saturday and Sunday, November 24th and 25th from 9.00am to 6.00pm., at the Red Cross Centre, Cavan Road, Bailieborough. . For further details please contact Sean at 087 909 0954.
Walking for Recreation
The Bailieborough Walking Club will hold their monthly walk on Sunday morning next, November 25th, commencing from the Market Square at 9.30am. All are welcome to come along and engage in some healthy exercise.
Cavan Drug Awareness
CDA Trust Ltd, would like to thank everyone who supported us in any way and for making the official opening of our new premises in Henry Street such an enjoyable and special event.
In particular CDA would like to thank the local community for their tremendous support in the past in sustaining the project this far.
"Do you have worries or concerns about someone in your family using drugs or alcohol? Do you need help or support?"
Call: 042 966 6983 or 087 135 7103.
St. Felim's, N.S. The Vale, Parents Association
St. Felim's, N.S. The Vale, Parents Association are holding their Annual Draw in the 'Hide Out' on Friday, November 30th. §1,000 worth of prizes to be won. Lots of prizes available in the Spot Prize Raffle, so please support on the night. Tickets available for the draw from Ann O'Reilly (087 6721336) or Karen Nulty (086 3380664).
Absolute Beginners
EqualSkills is a computer course for absolute beginners and is certified by ICS-Skills Ireland. Bailieborough Community Training is now accepting bookings for the New Year's morning and evening courses which commence 24th Jan (10am-12pm or 7-9pm). The course covers Computer Basics such as Desktop, Windows, Creating a Document, File Management, The Internet and E-Mail. For more information and bookings please contact Carmel or Helen on 042-96 66 383.
Athletic Club
Ulster Cross Country: The club recorded its best team results in a long time when it won the 1st team prize in the Ulster novice ladies cross country and took 3rd team prize in the mens race. Louise Kearns was 2nd, Patrice Clarke 3rd and closely followed by Emily Meehan, Ita Kiernan and Christine Fay. Elaine Smith 2nd in last year's event was not eligible this time. Martin Fulton was 2nd, Philip Smith 3rd, and closely followed by Killian Heerey, Michael Meehan, and Maurice Meehan. In the U11 race Conor Smith was 9th and qualified for the Ulster team to contest the All Ireland and was a member along with Liam Meehan of the Cavan team that won the county prize in the race. Obviously this is a major achievement by the club and since some of these runners will not be eligible for this event next year there is an opportunity for a few new faces.
Membership for 2008 opens in December. The Club's Annual Christmas fun run and walk, 'The Turkey Run', will take place on St Stephens Day at 12 noon starting from the Market Square. The course is 5k around Urcher and will finish in the Community Centre.
Rambling House
The "Rambling House" on last Wednesday night in the Royal Breffni, Tierworker, was a great success. The musicians and singers were fabulous, also those who did recitations. The talent was of a very high standard. "Rambling House" next month will be on 12th December. Should be another good night.
Leisure Centre
Christmas Children's Intensive Lessons. Now taking bookings for class taking place Jan 2- Jan 5. This 4-day course is §40 and will caters for levels Beginner 1 and Beginner 2.
Development Fund Draw
Get your ticket now and be in with a chance to win a share of §75,000. Tickets available from Zoe at reception or any of the development committee.
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.