Kids Computer Summer Camp:
Bailieborough Community Training is running innovative kid’s computer summer camps in the new Bailieborough Business Centre, next door to the Playground. These week long camps are for 6 – 8 year olds (Mon 30th June – Fri 4th July or Mon 14th July – Fri 18th July) and 9 – 12 year olds (Mon 7th July – Fri 11th July or Mon 21st July – Fri 25th July) and run from 1.30pm – 3.30pm each day. Early booking is advised as the camps are filling rapidly. Phone 042 9666 383.

Absolute Beginners Computer Course:
EqualSkills is a computer course for absolute beginners and is certified by ICS-Skills Ireland. Bailieborough Community Training is now accepting bookings for a course starting 4th July, which will run for two hours, between 7-9pm every Friday. For bookings please phone 042 9666 383.

Computer Training Open Day:
Bailieborough Community Training is holding an open day on Monday 26th May, from 10am-12pm and 7-8pm, in its state of the art training facility in the Bailieborough Business Centre, just off the Shercock Rd., beside the recycling centre and playground. Training staff will be available to provide information and leaflets relating to the wide variety of computer courses available. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be served on the day. Children are welcome. As a special incentive, a 10% discount will be offered off any course to those who register on the day. For more information phone 042-9666383.

Advanced ECDL:
ECDL Advanced Word Module is a sophisticated IT skills programme for those who have attained the ECDL and wish to further enhance their computer skills. Bailieborough Community Training has scheduled this course for Friday 23rd May, running every Friday from 6.30-9.30pm for 5 weeks. Please phone 042 9666383.

ECDL TUTOR WANTED:
Phone 042 9666383

Bridge
Bridge resumes on October 2nd and have a wonderful summer.

Mrs. Violet Roundtree:
The death occurred on Sunday, 20th April 2008 of Mrs. Violet Roundtree, (nee Dancey), Gartnaneane, Bailieborough. Violet—who was in her 75th year—died peacefully at Fairlawns Private Nursing Home in Bailieborough.
Violet was from a farming background, which she loved and carried on throughout her life until tragic illness struck in August 2006. Violet was pre-deceased by her late husband John and is survived by her sons, James and Robert, daughter, Sandra, brother, David, sisters, Anne and Phyllis, grandson, David and a wide circle of family and friends.

There was a large attendance at Violet’s Funeral on Tuesday, 22nd April, which was conducted by the Reverend Alan Matchett. Violet was an inspiration to those who knew her in past times and more recently prior to her death. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends but will always be remembered by all, as she was, a true and faithful friend.

An Tor ar Lasadh, Belfast:
The Presbyterian community in Bailieborough is hosting a group from Belfast in Trinity Church on Sunday 18 May. This Irish-speaking group, An Tor ar Lasadh, will arrive for Service at 4 p.m. Refreshments and Talk afterwards in adjoining hall. All welcome. You need only "cupla focal" to enjoy this event.

First Communion:
First Holy Communion will take place in St. Anne’s Chapel on Saturday next, May 17th at 11.30am.

Rosary:
The Rosary will be said at the Grotto, on the Virginia Road, every evening (except Saturday), at 8.00pm, for the month of May. Everyone welcome.

East Cavan Essay Project:
Bailieborough Mental Health Association presents their Annual East Cavan Essay Project For Primary Schools 2008. All are cordially invited to attend the announcement of winners and presentation of prizes in this successful competition. Time: 7.30pm sharp, Venue: The Bailie Hotel, Date: Wednesday, 14th May 2008 All participating young people will also receive a certificate on the night. Guest of Honour: Brian Howard, C.E.O. of Mental Health Ireland. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information please contact: Winston Turner, Chairman of Bailieborough MHA. 086-8176087, Audrey Rogers, Secretary of Bailieborough MHA, 042-9665239, Seán McKiernan, Essay Project Co-ordinator, 086-6028157.

St. Anne’s Church Choir:
Practice for the Choir takes place every Tuesday evening at 7.30pm, in St. Anne’s. New members and flautists are very welcome. Those interested in joining can meet the Choir after 11.30am Mass on Sunday for a chat. Enquiries to Derek on 087 271 4340.

Northern Sound Radio/ Bailieborough Mini-Marathon:
This year will be the 12th staging of the Annual Bailieborough Mini-Marathon—sponsored by Northern Sound Radio—and it will take place on Sunday, June 8th, commencing at 2.30pm from the Market Square. With entries now closed for the Dublin Women’s Mini-Marathon, why don’t you come along and Walk, Jog or Run for the Charity of your choice or just enjoy a family day out.

The event is open to people of all ages and has proven to be a ‘hit’ year after year. As in previous years, two routes will be available to all participants—a six-mile course and an easier four mile one. Refreshments and awards will be presented in the Community Centre. Entry fees are €5 for adults and €3 for children/students. For full details, intending participants can contact Mary at 042 96 65978, 086 0688714 or Yvonne at 042 9666036.

Bailieborough Rehab Care:
A Fundraising Night in aid of Bailieborough Rehab Care—which is now located in the B.D.A. Business Centre, on the Shercock Road—will take place in Fox’s Bar and Lounge, Main St., on this Friday evening, May 16th, commencing at 9.30pm. Entertainment on the night will be varied, with the Groove Jazz Band –under the leadership of Michael Gaskin—starting off the activities.

This will be followed by ‘The Last of the Summer Wine’ performing their one-act comedy play entitled ‘The Wake’. There will also be a draw on the night for a weekend away for two sponsored by Eugene and Edel Fox and there will also be lots of other prizes available on the night. All are most welcome to come along on the night to support this very worthy cause.

Bailieborough Community Resource House:
Anyone interested in doing the Bailieborough Mini Marathon on behalf of the Bailieborough Community Resource House please call 042 9666068 to get a sponsorship card.

"He Is Lord" Concert DVD:
A limited number of DVDs are available of the recent Cavan Cancer Homecare fundraising concert "He Is Lord" in St Anne's Church, Bailieborough. To purchase a copy please ring 087 9490626.

Relaghbeg Fundraising Committee:
This year a member of our Committee, Noel Cooney, is taking on a walk from Cork City to Bailieboro, in aid of Suicide Awareness (‘Teenline’). (Saturday May 24th to Sunday June 1st).

The walk will start on Saturday May 24th in Cork City and the Lord Mayor has graciously agreed to start the walk off for us. Also the Gardai are going to give Noel a motorcade procession out of the city. There will be at least four committee members with Noel at all times (car in front, car behind). He will walk through the following counties: Cork, Tipperary, Limerick, Offaly, Laois, Westmeath, Meath and Cavan. He will wear a football or Hurling jersey from each county. We are getting all these jerseys signed by footballing / hurling heroes! We will, of course, be stopping off in towns en route shaking our buckets! Some hotels have very generously given Noel accommodation for free along the way.

Please support us. Committee members will be going around with sponsorship cards.

We will be rounding off this fundraiser when Noel will arrive back in Relaghabeg House on Sunday June 1st, Music by: Say La Vie.
RELAGHBEG FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Noreen Carry, Noel Cooney, Declan Lynch, Gary Lynch, Carmel Moore, Arthur Carry, Stephen Smith, Antoinette Rossiter, Donal Lynch, Dolores O Reilly, Ashling Renihan, Charles Cranston, Benny Conlon, Siobhan Conlon, John Gargan, Johnny Brasil and Lizzie Daly.

Library:
Ghosts of the Faithful Departed, a photographic exhibition by David Creedon, has been extended until Wednesday May 21st. Admission is free during Library opening hours and all are welcome.

‘Bealtaine’ is a national Arts Festival celebrating creativity in older age. As part of this celebration, the Library will host three days of Art classes facilitated by the ever-popular Martin Fullen on Wednesdays May 14th and 21st at 10am-12pm. There is no charge for the classes but numbers are strictly limited and must be booked in advance at 042 9665779.

Caring for Carers Support Group:
Our Annual General Meeting will be held in Bailie Hotel on Tuesday 20th May at 8.00 p.m. All carers welcome to attend.

Social Day Centre:
The Bailieborough Social Day Centre’s Annual Holiday will take place from July 21st to July 23rd to the ‘Land of Heart’s Desire’. Guided scenic tour each day, visiting many places of interest en route. Also some time to relax. Great craic and entertainment each night in Hotel. Non-members most welcome to come along. For further details and bookings, contact 087 798 9037 or any committee member.

Rambling House:
‘Rambling House’ will take place tonight, Wednesday, May 14th in the Royal Breffni, Tierworker, starting at 9.30pm. (Please note the change of date, as the usual Friday night was pre-booked). You are welcome to come along and do your party piece or just to enjoy the talent.

"From Within" Album:
Jennifer McCabe's first album entitled "From Within" is now available from Harris Supervalu, Lower Main Street. The album is a collection of Spiritual, Ballad and Musical Theatre songs.

Walking for Pleasure:
Tonight’s Walk—Wednesday, May 14th –will take place in Maghera/Virginia area. Bailieborough walkers are asked to meet at the Library at 6.45pm or Maghera (Carraigebruise) School at 7.15pm.

The Walk on Wednesday, May 21st will take place in the Kingscourt area. Walkers are asked to assemble at Supervalu in Kingscourt at 7.15pm or Bailieborough Walkers please meet at the Market Square at 7.00pm. For details, please contact 042 9665342.

Community Games:
Well done to the U-10 Community Games G.A.A. Team who have successfully reached the semi-final of the competition. Good luck to the players in their next game.

Bailieborough Shamrocks G.F.C.:
The Shamrocks are organising a bus to Casement Park on Sunday next, May 18th for the Cavan v Antrim game. To book your seat, please contact, Padraig Sheridan on 086 828 1764 or Bridie Rahill 086 6004035, before Friday next, May 16th.

The Club also have two premium level tickets for sale for the Leinster Senior Football Championship matches between: Kildare V Wicklow and Meath V Carlow on Sunday next, May 18th. Anyone interested, please contact Padraig Sheridan on 086 828 1764 or Paddy McDonald on 086 079 2686.
The club also wish Alan O Meara and Sean Cooney the best of luck in the minor match against Antrim.

Shercock Athletic Club:
The recent Fundraising Draw—ran by the Club—to upgrade our current Running Track to a synthetic Tartan Surface was a great success. The committee wish to thank Club members, their families, the wider community in the surrounding towns and townlands and the ticket sellers, who were very generous to us.

Congratulations to the winners of the Draw: First, Margaret O’Reilly, Annaherin, Shercock, Second, Fergal Tully, Carrickmacross and Third, Paul Marron, Shercock.

Bailieborough Agricultural Show:
Trip to Balmoral Show on this Thursday May 15th. Leaving car park on Kingscourt road at 7:30 am. Charge for coach alone is €12. Admission to Show (payable at door), Seniors 10 (stg), Adults 15, Students 8.
To book seat on coach contact Alan McElwaine at 042 9665413 or 086 2046841.

Bailieborough Shamrocks G.F.C.:
Club membership is now due. Please contact, Tony Gregory/ Pauric Clarke/ Rita Clarke for further details.

Leisure Centre News:
Summer Intensive Swimming Lessons starting week beginning, 23rd June now taking bookings. Places available. Call Zoe for more information 042 966 66 44.

Adult Beginners Swimming lessons starting Thursday, 22nd May, at 7pm. 6-week course. Places available call Zoe for more information 042 966 66 44.
Water Polo starting 30th May at 21:30. If you have a team and you are interested, for more information please contact Cian 042 966 66 44.
Extension Update- Block work is well under way, we apologise for any inconvenience caused during the build.

Samaritans:
Are you feeling isolated, alone, stressed out or depressed? If so, there is always help available by contacting the Samaritans at 1850 60 90 90.

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.

Would you like to see the Government in Action? Guinness Store House and Farmleigh Estate? Well here is your chance
Bailieborough Arts and Cultural Centre is delight to announce it’s 5th Cultural Tour which takes on Thursday 22nd May and will take us to some really exciting and interested venues. This activity packet day will begin with a 9am start with a coach leaving Bailieborough Art Centre and hitting the road for the capital city with first stop at Guinness Store House and Gravity Bar. The Storehouse ® was originally built in 1904 to house the Guinness ® fermentation process. This incredible building was constructed in the style of the Chicago school of architecture, with massive steel beams providing the support for the structure of the building.

The Storehouse ® building housed the fermentation of Guinness ® beer until 1988. The core of the Guinness Storehouse® building is modelled on a giant pint glass If filled, this giant pint would hold approximately 14.3 million pints of Guinness®! After the guided tour of this fascinating building, you will have the pleasure of a complementary glass of Guinness in the Gravity Bar while viewing the panoramic cityscape of Dublin.

Next Stop, Dáil Éireann or Leinster House - the two houses of the Irish Parliament (Oireachtas). The lower house, the Dail, and the upper house is the Seanad. Erected in 1745 for the Duke of Leinster, and designed by Richard Cassels is thought to have influenced the architecture of the White House in the United States of America.

Two American presidents, John F. Kennedy and Bill Clinton visited Leinster House. And now it’s your turn to visit Dáil Éireann and view the government sitting to discuss and debate the issues of the day. Local Minister, TD’s and Senators will be there to greet us on the day.

Then it is of to Farmleigh Estate in the Phoenix Park. It covers an area of 79 acres and contains many beautiful features including the Main House, which is a fine example off Georgian-Victorian architecture, the Sunken Garden, the Walled Garden, the famous Clock Tower, the Lake and the Art Gallery. Another of our capital city’s proud treasures.

Finally after all of that it’s time to sit back, relax and enjoy a three course evening meal in the comfortable surroundings of the Halfway House before hitting the highway home. Book your seat now by contacting Niamh Smyth, Curator on 042 – 966 66 66.

Gymboree:
These classes are for Parent and Toddler. It’s for Children from 1-5 years. Experience all types of music from Classical to Swing to Rock and Roll! Each class includes instrument exploration combined with singing; dancing and games followed by our great Parachute and Bubbles! Classes are now on in Bailieboro Arts and Cultural Centre @ the Wesleyan Chapel. Gymboree is also available for your child’s Birthday Party. Call Fiona on 085 7103089 or 087 6573492.

Bailieborough Arts and Cultural Centre will be holding a Summer Camp for Kids:
The camps will include Arts and Crafts 4th – 7th August, Dance and Drama 11th - 14th August. All the camps will be taking place from 10am – 2pm daily. Booking is essential call 042 – 9666666

Intensive Portfolio Preparation:
This course will be taken place in Bailieborough Arts and Cultural Centre from 10am – 3pm daily from the 3rd – 6th of June. This course will prepare students for the structure and content required in a portfolio when applying for all 3rd level colleges. Professional tutor Niamh Smyth is a NCAD, IADT and UL graduate in visual and performance art. Places are limited so book early. Call 042 9666666.

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