Bailieborough Shamrocks; The late Donal Kelly:
There was great regret over the weekend when news emerged of the death of Donal Kelly RIP. Donal, who was Vice President of the club at the time of his death, has had a tremendous influence on the fortunes of Bailieborough Shamrocks over his lifetime. He was, first of all, a player in championship winning teams in the fifties and he also wore the blue of Cavan with great distinction. He later became involved to great effect in coaching under age teams where he encouraged many young players to go on to future success at club and county level.

The large Guard of Honour, comprising players and officials from the Shamrocks, along with County Board officials and members from Shercock (who played under 16 and Minor under Donal’s tutelage), was a fitting testament to his popularity. Bailieborough Shamrocks wish to extend our sympathy to his family on their sad loss. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dhilis.

Shamrocks Under Age
The Under 12 boys hosted Cavan Gaels in the league on Monday last but did not fare well on this occasion and were well beaten by a stronger Gaels team. They now play Kingscourt away followed by a home game against Cuchullains on Monday next where they will be hoping for better fortune.
The under 16s travelled to Drumalee and had a good win over the locals in the Division 2 league. They made heavy weather of it in the first half but gained control in the second period and won comfortably in the end. They now play Denn at home followed by and away match against Ballymachugh on Tuesday next The minors will play Lavey in the semi final of the league on Saturday next in Virginia at 3 o’ clock. Please come along and support the team.

The under 14s hosted Ramor United on Thursday last in a very enjoyable game. Boosted by a brace of goals the Ramor lads were ahead by 4 points at half time and added another goal minutes into the second half.

At this stage the game looked to be beyond the Shamrocks but they rallied and having scored a well-worked goal, they dominated the last ten minutes to win by 4 points. They now take on Laragh this Thursday night in Stradone.

Training for under 8s and under 10s is ongoing on Tuesday evenings at 6 on the Community School pitch for the 8s and at 7 in St Anne’s Park for the 10s. All children are welcome to join. Parents can meet the mentors at training.

Haiti Rock Cycle:
Local lads, Paul McAleer and Simon Hutchinson have organised a ‘Charity Cycle’ to take place on this Friday, April 30th, starting in O’Connell Street, Dublin and finishing in Bailieborough at 8.00pm, that evening. There will be a ‘Charity Rock Night’ with a host of local bands and D.J. in the Bailie Hotel, afterwards commencing at 9.00pm, sharp till late. Admission will be €10. Please come along for what should be a great night’s entertainment. If anyone would like to offer their help or make a donation, they can contact, Paul at 086 879 1321 or Simon at 086 171 5884.

Community Training:
ECDL 29th Apr or 6th July, Kids Computer Club 4th May, Digital Photo Editing 7th May, Reptile Mania 14th May, Microsoft Office 19th May, Computers for Beginners 20th or 21st May, and Sage on request. Kids summer camp 26th Jul or 9th Aug. After school computer classes for children and adults with reading, writing or spelling difficulties, incl dyslexia. Phone Bailieborough Community Training on 042 9666383.

29th Annual Cavan Ploughing Championships:
The 29th Annual Cavan Ploughing Championships will take place on Bank Holiday Monday next, May 3rd 2010, adjacent to Killeshandra. The competition commences at 11.30am, sharp and the proceeds will go to St. Brigid’s Church and the Church of Ireland, Killeshandra.

There will be €4,000 available in Prize Money on the day. On view on the day will be Tractor, Vintage and Horse Ploughing, Loy Digging, A Dog Show (At 2.30pm), Bouncing Castle, Numerous Trade Stands, Digger Skills, Most Appropriately Dressed Lady and Gent. Top class catering will also be available on the day. Don’t miss a great family day out!! For further details, please contact the Secretary on 086 822 6879.

‘Abbaesque’:
Killinkere G.F.C. presents ‘Abbaesque’—the brilliant ABBA tribute band, featuring Jennifer McCabe—in Killinkere Leisure Centre on Saturday evening next, May 1st. Doors open at 9.30pm.

Do you like to Draw?
Have you an interest in Cartoons/Movies/Animation.  Classes starting Thursday 6th May, will run for 8 weeks in Bailieboro Library.  Age 7-10 From 4.00pm - 5.15pm.  Age 11 Up From 5.15pm - 6.30pm.  

Contact Shane at 086 - 2203658.  Diploma in Animation Studies.

St. Vincent DePaul:
One day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg on Sunday, May 9th. Please book your seat along with €40 in Vincent’s Shop, Anne St., before April 30th.

Community Resource House:
Free Pre school Year in Early Childhood Care and Education at Bailieborough Resource House, Drumbannon, Bailieborough. To avail of the scheme in September 2010 your child must be born between 2nd February 2006 and 30th June 2007. Limited places available in the afternoons. For information please call Yvonne or Ann at 042 9666068.

Trocaire:
If you have forgotten, please return your Trocaire contribution. Thank you.

Alzheimer Tea Morning:
Please support the Alzheimer Tea Morning on Friday 7th May in the Bailie Hotel from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

Thank You:
A big ‘Thank You’ is extended to the Volunteers who turned out for the Dundragon/Lisball Cross Spring Clean-Up. Thirty-two and a half bags of litter was collected of which, twelve and a half bags is of recyclable material.

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes:
The Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from May 27th to June 1st and will be led by Bishop Leo O’Reilly. Booking with McGinnity Travel, Cavan on 049 43 31811.

Balmoral Show:
Coach to Balmoral Show on Wednesday May 12th. Leaving Bailieborough at 7.30am from car park, Kingscourt road. To book ring 086 2046841 or 087 2956985.

May—Mary’s Month:
The Rosary will be recited at the ‘Grotto’ on the Virginia Road at 8.00pm, beginning on Sunday next, May 2nd for the month of May and excluding Saturdays. All are invited to come along and participate.

Bailieborough 400th Anniversary:
To celebrate the 400th anniversary a performance by the newly formed primary schools Cross Community School Choir, consisting of children from all four local schools, the School of Music and the recently reformed Adult Cross Community Choir, will take place in Bailieborough Community School, May 14th, funded by Peace 111 under the reconciling communities initiative. The performance is free of charge. Phone 042 9694716 for details.

Cruse Bereavement Care:
For those who are finding it hard to cope with the death of a loved one there is a free and confidential service. Trained counsellors are available to meet you privately in Cavan, Bailieborough, Clones, Monaghan, and Carrickmacross. Phone 049 4371363 or 049 4372 999 for an appointment.

Bailieborough Celtic A.F.C.:
The side’s next fixture is tonight, Wednesday, April 28th, when they take on Kingscourt in their re-arranged League game, in the Vale Grounds at 7.00pm. The Club are setting up a Girl’s U-14 team to compete in the L.F.A.I. Competitions. Girls born between 1995 and 1998 are eligible to participate. Please contact Kieran at 086 34 111 87 for further information.
The Club are holding a’ Summer Soccer School’ in conjunction with the F.A.I., from Monday, July 19th to Friday, July 24th at the Vale Grounds. The Camp will be open to Boys and Girls aged 6 to 14 years and further information and application forms can be had by contacting Kieran on 986 341 1187.

The Club’s next meeting will take place on Tuesday evening next, May 4th, in the Club Rooms, at the Vale Grounds at 8.30pm, sharp. All members are requested to attend.

For all the clubs fixtures, results, etc…. visit their website www.bailieboroceltic.com

‘Livin Dred’:
The Livin Dred Theatre Company continue their run of ‘The Emerald Gems of Ireland’ in the Ramor Theatre, Virginia on Thursday, 29th, Friday, 30th and Saturday next, May 1st. Booking at 049 8547 074.

East Cavan Hurling:
Hurling training for the East Cavan Gaels Hurling Club continues every Wednesday in Killinkere. Under 8s from 6-7 and under 12s from 7-8. The under 12 league starts in early May. We now have new local rivals in the new South Cavan, (Virginia) area. They now have over 50 training each week, which is about the same as us so we will need to be ready when the blitzes start!! If any adults would like to get involved then email Kathryn O' Flynn at eastcavanhurling@gmail.com

Yoga Classes:
From beginners to level II. Trinity Church Hall – Bailieborough on Thursdays at 6.30pm. Sports & Leisure Centre – Bailieborough on Tuesday Mornings at 9.30am and special classes ran intermittently, contact the Sports and Leisure Centre for details of upcoming classes. Sports & Leisure Centre – Cavan Town on Wednesdays at 6.30pm. Castle Tara Community Hall – Cavan on Wednesdays at 8.15pm. Contact Teri on 086 3807772 or 049 4361962.
Do You Like to Draw? : Cartoons/Movies/Animation Classes starting in Bailieborough Library on Thursday, May 6th running for 8 weeks. Ages 7—10 from 4.00pm to 5.15pm and ages 11 and upwards from 5.15pm to 6.30pm. Contact Shane at 086 220 3658 for further information.

Bridge Results:
Tuesday, April 20th; First, Elizabeth Murphy and Rosaleen Mackey, Second, Eileen Maguire and Ann Brady. Best Gross: Joy Jameson and Teresa O’Reilly.

The Annual General Meeting of the Bridge Club takes place tonight, Wednesday, April 28th at 9.00pm, sharp in the Bailie Hotel. All members are requested to attend and new members are always most welcome.

Primary School Camogie:
Under 8 coaching takes place indoors in the Community School Sports Hall on Saturday mornings from 10.00am to 11am. Under 13 coaching is outdoor from 11.00am to 12 noon, on the School Pitch. New players always welcome.

Fit 2 Go Classes:
Get fit and tone up... Just in time for summer!!! Morning and evening fitness classes in Bailieborough. Classes include; Fab Abs (Intensive tummy toning class), Boxercise (A great stress busting class helping to improve your fitness levels and re-shape the body!), Shape and Tone (Aerobics and body toning class helping you get fit and tone up!) and Kettlebells (Burn body fat fast while re-sculpting your whole body!). Contact Berenice @ 086-3636206 for further details.

Swimming Pool and Leisure Centre:
Summer Intensive lessons for children, now taking bookings for July and August. Check with reception for more details 042 9666644. Adult Swimming Lessons- a four or eight week course will start on week beginning May 3rd and will cater for beginners and more advanced levels and is €35.00/70.00. Contact Vicky on 042 9666644.

Now booking for a Mens four-week fitness class starting Thursday, May 6th. A Ladies 6-week Fitness class starting Wednesday night 5th May.
Bikini Body blitz. A weeklong intensive set of classes to tone the body starts May 17th. Places limited, so book early.

Bailieborough Cancer Fund; Annual Fundraiser: The Bailieborough Cancer Fund is hosting their Annual Fundraising event ‘Stars in their Eyes 2010’ on Friday, May 7th. If you would like to participate and if you can sing, dance, play an instrument, etc… please leave your name in Fox’s Bar, Main St. or any committee member before Saturday, April 17th. The Bailieborough Cancer Fund Committee is now available to help cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information contact: Neil Royal 087 8296164, Edel Fox 086 1004030 or Geraldine Gormley 087 7949448.

Nevin Maguire Cookery Night:
Tickets are still available for the Nevin Maguire cookery night being held in the Creighton Hotel on May 12th. Proceeds are in aid of the Gaelscoil Eois, Eanach Cille, and tickets are available by contacting the school on 047 52162. Alternatively, you can get tickets from one of the following: Leona McNaughton, 0872143105, Mark Hughes 0868344766, Brian Carroll 0857117215, Rosemary McCooey 0863507216."

School Improvements:
An Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills, Ms. Mary Coughlan, T.D., has informed her Government colleague, Mr. Brendan Smith T.D., Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food that St. Anne's National School, Bailieborough has been approved for improvement works to windows, St. Felim's National School has been approved for external environment improvement works and Bailieborough Community School has been approved for structural improvement works under the Summer Works Scheme 2010.

Smyth attends Fianna Fail ‘Women in Politics’ Event in Leinster House
Bailieborough Fianna Fáil County Councillor, Niamh Smyth recently attended a special ‘Women in Politics’ event, organised by Senator Mary White in Leinster House where over 100 women involved in various political roles within the Fianna Fáil organisation came together to discuss issues of mutual concern and how best women can prosper in politics.

The main speaker on the night was Ms. Maeve Bracken from Clara, Co. Offaly. Maeve is a Viatores Christi volunteer, working in Haiti. During the recent, devastating earthquake, Maeve was with over 350 children with special needs in an orphanage run by a charity known as ‘Our Little Brothers and Sisters’. Maeve has spent the past 2 years working in Haiti and intends to travel back as soon as flights resume from Dublin Airport.
Commenting after the event, Cllr. Smyth said ‘it was great to have the opportunity to speak to so many of my female Fianna Fáil colleagues and more importantly to listen to their ideas and experiences. Maeve’s story of the horror inflicted upon the people of Haiti recently was a timely reminder of the role politicians must undertake in order to make a better world for children’.

Plans are well underway to have a more formal structure within Fianna Fáil to allow female members come together, to debate and to discuss positive solutions to many of today’s problems.

‘If any one would like to get involved, please do not hesitate to contact me on 042-966 66 66 or via my email, info@niamhsmyth.ie It would be great to have you involved’, concluded Cllr. Smyth.

Smyth welcomes increase in Summer Works Scheme for Local Schools.
Bailieborough Fianna Fáil Councillor and VEC Board Member, Niamh Smyth has today welcomed the recent allocation of €122 million by An Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills for the 2010 Summer Works Scheme. The Summer Works Scheme covers projects in school buildings such as gas, electrical and mechanical works, roof replacements and repairs, window replacement, toilet upgrades, structural improvements and access works.

This €122 million investment has the potential to generate over 4000 jobs over the summer period for trades’ people and will provide spin off employment in other sectors of the economy. As a result of this investment, nearly €600 million euro will be spent this year on capital education projects.

Local Schools to benefit include:
Bailieborough National School, Windows
Bailieborough Community School, Structural Improvements
St. Aidans Comprehensive, Cootehill, Windows
St. Joseph’s NS, Kingscourt, Windows
Commenting after the announcement, Cllr. Smyth said ‘it is really great that even in these economically difficult times, the Government is targeting our resources at the right sectors. Spending money on education is never a waste – it sets on the road to recovery and the fact that local jobs will be created as a result is another added bonus’.

Smyth welcomes funding of €700,000 for Laragh NS
Local Fianna Fail Councillor for Laragh, Niamh Smyth has today welcomed the €700,000 funding for Laragh National School announced by An Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills, Mary Coughlan TD.
Speaking after the announcement, Cllr. Smyth said "this is a great day for the pupils, teachers, parents and local community of Laragh. As both a local representative, member of Cavan VEC and a former teacher, I am conscious of the pivotal role local schools play in our communities"
"Having the best possible facilities for our schools is vital in preparing our young people for the future. I want to congratulate the local community who have worked tirelessly in seeking this funding and to my Fianna Fail colleague, Minister Coughlan for approving this funding. I will continue to lobby hard for funding measures as this for other schools and educational facilities in the county" concluded Cllr. Smyth.

Summer Camps:
Bailieborough Arts and Cultural Centre will host their annual Summer Camps again this June at the Wesleyan Chapel, Adelaide Row, Bailieborough.

Activities that will be covered include: Arts, Crafts, Drama and Dance. Week one will run from 14th – 18th June and Week Two will run from 21st – 25th June. The summer camps cater for boys and girls, aged 5 years to 12 years.

Kids will spend five days developing their creative abilities, improving performance techniques and working with others to create artistic projects.
The cost per child will be €65. For further information or to book, please contact Niamh Smyth on 042-966 66 66 or 087-998 22 22.

Co Cavan Citizens Information Service:
Citizens Information will host an Outreach Service at the Library, Market Sq, Bailieborough, every Tuesday from 1.30pm-4.30pm.

Cavan Drug Awareness:
‘Do you have worries or concerns about someone in your family using drugs or alcohol? Do you need help or support?’ Call 042 96 66983.

Alcoholics Anonymous:
Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held in: St. Louis Convent, Carrickmacross—Wednesday and Sunday at 8.30pm, Mercy Convent, Castleblaney—Monday and Wednesday at 8.30pm, Cuan Mhuire, Ballybay—Mondays at 8.30pm and Thursdays at 1.00pm, St. Mary’s Hall, Kingscourt—Thursday at 8.30pm, and the Medical Centre, Fair Green, Cootehill—Monday at 8.30pm.

Samaritans:
Are you feeling isolated, alone, stressed out or depressed? If so, there is always help available by contacting the Samaritans at 1850 60 9090.

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