Digital Photo Editing Workshop (This Saturday):
This upcoming workshop in Bailieborough is ideal if you do not know what to do with your digital photographs after having taken them! The workshop will deal with the basics including - moving photographs from your camera to your PC, saving options, editing pictures to improve quality, preparing pictures for attaching to E-mail. Digital Photo Editing is a 3-hour workshop from 10am-1pm on Saturday 23rd June and is priced at only €50. A second evening workshop is scheduled for Monday 9th July from 6.30pm-9.30pm. For further information or enrolment please call Derick Hudson or Ada Porter, Bailieborough Community Training on 042-9666383.

Computer Driving Licence (ECDL):
Just a few places left so hurry. Bailieborough Community Training’s fast track ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) course will commence on Thursday the 28th June in the new Bailieborough Business Centre off Main street and runs from 7-9.30pm twice a week for 10 weeks. The course is fully certified and deals with computer basics, file maintenance, word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation graphics, Internet and email. For more information contact Carmel on 042-96 66 383.

Kids Computer Camp:
Bailieborough Community Training is running an innovative kids computer summer camp throughout the month of July in the new Bailieborough Business Centre next door to the Playground. These weeklong camps are for 6 to 8 year olds and 9 to12 year olds and run from 2pm to 4pm each day. For bookings or to request an information leaflet please phone Carmel on 042-96 66 383.

Mrs. Angela Farrell:
It was with very deep sadness that the community learned of the sudden and unexpected death of Mrs. Angela Farrell (nee McGuirk), Tandragee, Bailieborough, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, on Sunday, April 22nd.

Aged just 57 years, Angela was originally a member of the very well known and respected McGuirk family of Anne Street. In her early days, Angela attended St. Annes Girl’s National School and when she left school, Angela went to work in the local boot and shoe factory of George Earl and Co. In 1969 Angela got married to Benny Farrell and they had three children together. Angela was a devoted mother and wife, who took great pride in her family. She was always a happy and jolly person who looked on the bright side of life and her presence within the community will be deeply missed by all.

Predeceased by her husband, Benny in 1997, Angela is survived by her son, Niall (Tandragee), daughters, Edel (Bexcourt View) and Julie (Tandragee) and three grandchildren, Ryan, Natalie and Adam, to whom deepest sympathy is extended. Angela is also survived by her brothers, Michael (Tullinaskeagh) and Owen (Bexcourt View) and by her sisters, Mrs. Greta Collins (Crocknahattina), Mrs. Kathleen Gormley (Tullinaskeagh) and Mrs. Rose Gallagher (New York), nieces, nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends.

A very large and representative attendance was present at the removal of Angela’s remains to St. Annes Chapel on Tuesday evening, April 24th and following Funeral Mass on Wednesday morning, April 25th—at which Fr. John Murphy P.P. officiated assisted by the Bailieborough Folk Choir—Angela’s remains were laid to rest in St. Anne’s Cemetery.

Summer Youth Festival:
The Summer Youth Festival will take place at Knock Shrine from Thursday, July 26th to Sunday, July 29th. This Festival will consist of talks, prayer, sharing, games and craic and promises to be a great opportunity for young people from all around Ireland to explore their Faith and make many new friends. There is no charge for the Festival—donations only. Special buses are available from some locations—just bring a sleeping bag. For information please ring Ann at 094 9388100 in Knock Shrine or Sheena at 01 6753690 or check out the website: www.geocities.com/knock_shrine for further details.

Northern Sound/ Bailieborough Mini-Marathon:
The 11th staging of the very successful Bailieborough Mini-Marathon took place last Sunday. On one of the hottest days of the year so far nearly 250 men, women and children lined up to take part in the event. ‘Junior Walker’ from Northern Sound Radio got the event under way and some 35 minutes later, the first participant arrived back at the Community Centre. The atmosphere was fantastic on the day and lots of people used the event to raise much-needed funds for local charities. People travelled from far and near to take part in the event and by doing so ensured the success of this now permanent fixture on the town’s calendar.

Mary Carolan—the organiser of the event—would like to acknowledge the sponsorship from Shannon Side/ Northern Sound Radio and to thank all Staff and Management of the Bailieborough Leisure Centre, members of the Red Cross, Junior Walker (Radio Presenter), ‘T-Bone’ Disco, the management of the Community Centre, all the participants and everyone who helped out in any way. A sincere thanks to all.

Woodview Drama Group:
The Woodview Drama Group will be starting rehearsals for their play under the direction of Pauric McIntyre on July 2nd, 2007. Anyone interested in taking part please call the Bailieborough Community Resource House on 042 9666068.

Bailieborough Agricultural Show:
The committee are busy putting the final touches to the arrangements for the annual show on Sunday July 1st. There will be the usual array of Horses, Ponies, Cattle, Sheep and Dogs. Inside we will have Home Industries, Flowers, Art and Photography. In the children's corner we have arranged to have Lambs, Calves, Miniature Ponies, Rabbits, a new breed of Black Sheep and various types of Poultry. We will also have a return visit of " Helen" and " Fiona "!! The emphasis in this section is on Education.

There will also be Trade Stands, Side Shows, Horse Shoeing Demonstration, Bouncy Castle and Mini Quad Racing. In order to encourage more people from town to visit the Show this year, the committee have arranged to provide a FREE SHUTTLE BUS service. This will leave the Market Square at 2pm and will return to town at 5.30pm. Please do avail of this service.

Leisure Centre News:
Swimming lessons Adults ..Have you always wanted to be a swimmer? Now is your chance to take the plunge. Limited vacancies available. Call 042 9666644 for further details.

Now taking bookings for adult morning lessons taking place in June.
Children Summer Intensive lessons Intensive lessons take place every week throughout the school holidays. Each lesson is for one hour Mon- Fri. Places are limited, so book your child in now to avoid disappointment. Parent & toddler classes. Now taking names of those people interested in this class. Call the leisure centre for further details.

Ladies intensive gym class takes place on Tues and Thurs morning 10-11am. All levels of fitness catered for.
For further details check out our web site www.bailieboroughleisurecentre.com

‘Red Cross Annual Outing on July 4th next’:
The Bailieborough Branch of the Irish Red Cross Society are having their Annual Senior Citizens Summer Outing on Wednesday, July 4th to the Ulster American Folk Park in Omagh, Co. Tyrone, with an evening meal in the White Horse Hotel on the way home. The Branch would like to thank all who attended and bought tickets for their Annual Fundraising Dance as this is the way they finance their Summer Outing and Christmas Party, annually.

Red Cross Competitions come to Ireland:
The European Red Cross Competitions come to Limerick this year—this is the first time that these competitions will be held in Ireland. We here in Bailieborough have a vested interest in these competitions, as our A.D.U., Area Director of Units, Mr. Michael McCormack, will be one of the Chief Adjudicators on one station of the Competitions. Michael is also a First Aid Instructor and runs most of the First Aid Courses taking place in our area.

St. Anne’s National School Parents Association:
The St. Anne’s National School Parents Association wish to thank the sponsors and all those who supported their recent ‘Race Night’. The money raised will go towards various projects in the school.

Walking for Recreation:
The Bailieborough Walking Group will be leaving the Market Square on Sunday morning next, June 24th at 9.30am for their usual monthly walk. All are most welcome to come along and partake in some healthy exercise.

Cemetery Sunday:
This year the annual Blessing of the Graves will take place in St. Anne’s Cemetery on Sunday, September 2nd. Now would be the ideal time to start getting the grave or plot of loved ones in order for the ceremony. Over the past few years the cemetery has become a very well kept area, all throughout the year and not alone at Cemetery Sunday so with a little care and craft done now, come the first Sunday in September, all should be in perfect order.

‘Ambulance Covers Mini-Marathon’:
As usual the local Irish Red Cross Ambulance with several volunteers covered the Annual Bailieborough Mini-Marathon on Sunday week last, where they were called upon to look after one little chap who had to have his ankle bandaged up. It was a very hot day and water was needed in abundance. This is one of the many duties the local unit provides for the general public here in Bailieborough and throughout the whole county.

Irish/English Language Research:
Local words, phrases and place names, used or extinct, required. Information on native Irish speakers from previous generations, and people involved with learning and teaching the language, locally, required. Irish language books, courses, tapes, cd’s etc… required. If you have information or any of the above items, please contact, 087 640 1682.

Walking for Pleasure:
The Wednesday evening walk for 20th June will be in Clogherhead. This will be a different walk than the previous walk a couple of weeks ago.
The meeting places for this walk will be the car park in Clogherhead (the one beside the lifeboat station, and beach) at 7.15pm and the Market Square, Bailieborough, leaving at 6.00pm sharp. For further information please contact John Ed at 9665342.

County Cavan VEC Adult Learning Centre:
Would you like to brush up on your reading and writing skills or do you know someone who needs to improve these skills? Why not talk to Carmel in the Adult Learning Centre, Anne Street, Bailieborough. Telephone, 042 9694821. The service is free and confidential.

Citizens Information Centre:
The County Cavan Citizens Information Service holds outreach services in Bailieborough, every Thursday morning in the Adult Learning Centre, Anne Street, from 9.30am to 11.00am.

Information officers provide a wide range of information and advice on all rights and entitlements. The Citizen Information Services are a free and confidential service. Everyone welcome. For further details on Freephone: 1800 49 49 49.

East Cavan Essay Project For Primary Schools 2007:
On Wednesday evening June 6th, in the Hotel Bailie, the prizes were awarded in the seventh Annual East Cavan Essay Project, organised by the Bailieborough Mental Health Association. A large crowd was present on the night to hear M.C. Mr. Sean McKiernan Jnr.—Assistant Development Officer with Mental Health North East—praise all the entrants for such a high standard in the competition this year.

Mr. Winston Turner—Chairperson Bailieborough Mental Health Association—welcomed all to the event—which included Mr. Seymour Crawford T.D., Councillors, Francie McDermott and Joe O’Reilly, Teachers, Parents and children. Mr. Turner complemented all 149 entries—which was a new record—and said that all participants had done a marvellous job. The title of this year’s competition was ‘What If?’ and each participant received a special Certificate. Seven National Schools from the North Eastern area of Cavan took part in the competition. Special Guest on the night was Mr. Brian Howard, C.E.O. of Mental Health Ireland and in his speech he congratulated all the competitors and the high standard that they had achieved. Garda Peter Sullivan a member of the adjudication team also praised the high quality of the entries. There were seven winners—one from each school entered and there were also 15 highly commended entries. Each of the seven school winners had to read out their entry and they received great applause from all present.

The Winners were: St. Patrick's N.S., Shercock: School Winner: Phoebe Garity, Highly commended: Rebecca Kelly, Aoibheann Duffy, Anastasia McEvoy, Ciaran Cundelan, Senan James McGeever and Caoimhe McPhillips
Model School, Bailieborough: School Winner: Jessica Soden. Highly commended: David Hall and Zoe Waller.
St. Anne's N.S., Bailieborough: School Winner: Maggie Murray. Highly commended: Kirstyn Daly.
Ballinamoney N.S.: School Winner: Andrew Comey. Highly commended: Jack Smith.

St. Felim's N.S., The Vale: School Winner: Eileen Tierney. Highly commended: Christopher Smith and Jade Kivlehan.
Billis N.S.: School Winner: Ann Lundy. High commended: Sean Clarke and Natasha Antoakis.
Knockbride East N.S.: School Winner: Niamh Lynch. Highly commended: Aoife O'Reilly.
The overall winner of the competition was Eileen Tierney from St. Felim’s N.S., The Vale and she received her prize from Mr. Brian Howard. Mr. Ciaran McKenna, Principal of St. Felims received the perpetual trophy, which will be on display in the school when it re-opens in September. All the winning essays are currently on display in Bailieborough Credit Union where all can go and view them.

Mental Health Association:
26 people, who compromised friends of Bailieborough Mental Health Day Centre, friends of Bailieborough Mental Health Association and voluntary helpers from the Bailieborough Mental Health Association committee set off early last Monday week on an exciting 5 day trip to Ayr in Scotland. Thankfully they enjoyed fine weather.

Each year Bailieborough MHA provides a holiday from its funds so as to give a restful and therapeutic break for clients and others in the locality who would otherwise not get away on a trip. Members of the Association travel in a voluntary capacity and with a full time caring role. The MHA would like to extend thanks to the Bailieborough and wider East Cavan community for its help during the year in making this holiday happen through support for fundraising.

Library:
The Library has moved temporarily to the old B.D.A. Office next door to J&L Stores. The opening hours are as follows: Monday – Saturday 10.30am to 5.15pm, closed for lunch 1pm-2pm and late night opening on Thursday until 8.30pm.

Items for Bailieborough Notes:
Any group, individual or organization with items of interest to be included in the Bailieborough notes, please contact Matthew at 042 9666200 or e-mail, mattie42@eircom.net