Sheridan gets late call up to Ireland Squad:
Republic of Ireland manager, Giovanni Trapattoni, on Saturday evening last, called up Republic of Ireland under 21 striker and former member of Bailieborough Celtic, Cillian Sheridan to take part in a summer training camp in Malahide, Dublin from May 16 - May 21. Cillian currently on the books of Glasgow Celtic spent most of the season out on loan at Plymouth and St. Johnstone and will eagerly look on this chance with the Senior squad to show the International manager what he can do.

Community Courses:
Reptile Mania for kids workshop 14th May, Microsoft Office Mini Modules 19th May, Computers for Beginners Equalskills 20th or 21st May, Computers for over 55’s 25th May, Holistic Therapies workshop 9th June, ECDL 6th July, Kids Summer Camp 26th July or 9th August and Sage on request. After school computer classes for children and adults with reading, writing or spelling difficulties, incl dyslexia. Phone Bailieborough Community Training on 042 9666383.

Bailieborough 400th Anniversary: An Evening of Music and Song:
An Evening of Music and Song will take place on this Friday evening, May 14th in Bailieborough Community School commencing at 8.00pm. Performances from the newly formed National Schools Choir, consisting of children from all four local schools, the Bailieborough School of Music Senior Band and the recently reformed Adult Cross Community Choir, under the direction of Reverend Florence Taylor and many others will mark the start of celebrations for Bailieborough’s 400th Anniversary. The performance is free of charge and all are welcome. Phone 042 9694716 for details.

Relaghabeg Fundraising Committee:
The Relaghabeg Fundraising Committee are at it again!! And this time we are at it ‘’In The Buff’’!!
Yes you heard me, ‘In the Buff’, ‘Au Naturel’, ‘Skin-side out’… We are making a bold fashion statement, we are going naked!!

But hold your whips and hoo-haa’s. It’s all in the name of Charity. We are launching a Women’s Nude Calendar, Sunday 6th June (June Bank Holiday Weekend). And we are hoping to raise as much money as we can for Palliative Care in the Cavan and Meath areas.

The Calendar is well on its way. We are all local lasses and we have been in the great outdoors all over the Bailieboro/Mullagh areas posing naked for the cameras…

The Relaghabeg lads stripped for us some years ago… again in the name of charity…. So we are doing it for them!!!!! Now here’s the crunch bit and why the early publicity. Because it’s a calendar, we are incurring some expenses. It will be an 18-month calendar and as you can imagine the printing is costing a pretty penny or two! So we are on the hunt for sponsors. We understand the times that are in it at the moment, but anything at all will be appreciated. It is costing us €1,500.00 and if we could at all put a dent in that, it would be great
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Anyone willing to sponsor us, can contact Noreen Carry at (046) 9242015, or just send on your donation to the following address: c/o Relaghabeg Fundraising Committee, Relaghabeg House, Relaghabeg, Bailieboro, Co. Cavan. We thank you in advance.

Bailieborough Shamrocks:
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.

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.

Irish Red Cross: Bailieborough Branch:
The Red Cross would like to thank all the people who attended our car boot sale on Saturday. We greatly appreciate all your support. Thanks to our volunteers who helped organise the event and who helped on the day.
Final plans are now being put in place for the Senior Citizens day trip, which will take place on Wednesday 7th July. Tickets for the trip will be distributed next month.

The area AGM will take place in the Lavey Inn on Wednesday 26th May at 8pm. All branch members are invited to attend.

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.

Alzheimer Tea Morning:
The Alzheimer Society are very grateful to those faithful supporters who attended and donated to the recent Tea Party. Many thanks to the Bailie Hotel who, once again, hosted this event. The Fund will be open for a further two weeks, if there is anyone else who would like to subscribe to this worthy cause, please contact 9665413.

Bailieborough and District Darts League:
The finals of the Bailieborough and District Darts League ‘Team’ competitions will take place in the Hotel Bailie on this Friday evening, May 14th. Both the mens and ladies finals will be taking place. Following weeks of intense competition the following are the teams that have made it to the finals: Canningstown ‘B’, The Lemon Tree, Canningstown ‘A’, Relaghabeg ‘A’ Castle Inn ‘B’, The Sail Inn and the Hideout ‘B’. Check-in is at 8.00pm, sharp with the competition commencing at 8.30pm. A three-way play off to decide the other final place will take place tonight (Wednesday May 12th) in the Castle Inn between Kangleys, the Hideout ‘A’ and the Castle Inn. In the Ladies Final, Relaghabeg take on The Green Lizard. Check-in is at 8.30pm, sharp.

In the Bailieborough and District League Doubles singles competition, which was held recently, Paddy Gargan defeated Kieran Sheanon in a highly entertaining final, while in the Ladies event, Theresa Smith defeated Paula Smith. In the Bailieborough and District League Doubles competition, County Doubles Champions David Shekleton and Kevin Clarke beat Tommy Gilsenan and Robert Soden in a well-contested final.

The presentations for all these competitions will take place on Friday night and many thanks to Mr. Pat McEneaney and staff of the Hotel Bailie for their generous sponsorship.

Walking for Pleasure:
This evening, Wednesday, May 12th sees a walk being held in Mullaghmeen, Oldcastle. Bailieborough walkers please meet at the Library, Market Square at 6.15pm or Millbrook at 7.00pm. For further information please contact, 9665342.

On Wednesday, May 19th the walk will take place from Slane to Navan along the Ramparts. Bailieborough walkers meet at the Library at 6.15pm or in Slane at 7.15pm.

Cavan Beekeepers' Association: Save Our Bees!:
Do you want to learn how to look after honey bees, keep your own hive and collect your own honey? A New Beekeeping Course is just starting at Ballyhaise College, just outside Cavan town, on Wednesday next, 12th May--taught by two of the this country's most experienced beekeepers,
Billy and Christine Grey.

Come and join us! If you join and live in the Bailieborough area, one of our members (Tommy McGuigan – Vice-Chairman of the Association) will be able to give you advice when you first set up your own hive.
Find out further details from: Janet McGuigan (Chairperson). Tommy McGuigan: Tel: 042 9666 974 Mobile: 086 352 6322
Mobile: 086 246 4957. e-mail address: janetmcguigan@eircom.net

14th Annual Bailieborough Mini-Marathon—Sponsored by Northern Sound Radio:
This year will be the 14th staging of the Annual Bailieborough Mini-Marathon—sponsored by Northern Sound Radio—and it will take place on Sunday, June 13th, commencing at 2.30pm from the Market Square. 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 fee is €5, payable on the day. Facilities of the Leisure Centre will be available free of charge for all participants on the day. For full details, intending participants can contact Mary at 042 9665978 or Yvonne at 042 9666036.

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 senior side had a disappointing end to their League season when they were defeated by Chord Celtic 2—1 on Sunday afternoon last—with Brian Gorman getting the solitary Bailieborough goal. Next Sunday afternoon the side play in the semi-final of the ‘Fitzsimons Cup’ against Drogheda side ‘Donacarney’ in Drogheda at 2.30pm. All support welcome.

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.

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

Frankie Byrne Memorial Darts Tournament:
The annual Frankie Byrne Memorial Darts Tournament will take place on Sunday next, May 16th in the Bailie Hotel, Bailieborough. There will be tournaments for both Men and Ladies. Check-in will be at 5.00pm and the tournament will get underway at 6.00pm. All proceeds raised on the day will go to Cancer Care. All are welcome to come along and enter.

Exciting new Shows and Events:
Coming this summer at the Bailieborough Arts & Cultural Centre
With the coming of summer, Bailieborough Arts and Cultural Centre @ the Wesleyan chapel will be providing a feast of literary, drama and art events for the people of East Cavan to enjoy and savour.

First up on the Saturday 19th June will be a performance of ‘Out of Canada’ by Canadian actor, Mark Finnan. This entertaining and informative concert tells of the trials and triumphs, hardships and heartbreak, losses and loves of some of the Irish in early Canada, with extracts from Mark Finnan’s Canadian folk plays ‘The Corktown Man’ and the ‘Ballad of D’Arcy McGee.’ Mark will be accompanied by Canadian Traditional musician Glen Caradus who will perform period pieces from the time and modern pieces composed especially for this concert.

At the end of June as the primary schools shut for their summer holidays, Bailieborough Arts and Cultural Centre will once again hold their annual Arts, Crafts, Drama and Dance Summer Camps for boys and girls aged 5-12. Week One runs from Monday 28th June to Friday 2nd July with Week Two commencing on Monday 5th July to Friday 9th July. Classes run from 10am to 2pm daily and the cost per child is €65.

For further information or to book tickets or places, please contact Niamh Smyth on 042-966 66 66 or 087-998 22 22.

Bailieborough Cancer Fund:
The Bailieborough Cancer Fund Committee is 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.

East Cavan Hurling:
First Match: East Cavan Gaels 7-04 South Cavan 4-00. East Cavan got off to a solid start in the Cavan under 12 league. Their greater experience helped them as they fought off a late challenge by the newly formed South Cavan team, which has been only been playing together for the past five weeks.

Next up for East Cavan is a trip to Ballinagh to play St. Phelims and South Cavan are at home to Killygarry in Munterconnaught both games at 6.30 on this Wednesday evening. All support is welcome. Both have Facebook pages where you can view photos of recent training and matches and view match reports. Just look up East Cavan Hurling or South Cavan Hurling.
Training for East Cavan takes place each Wednesday in Killinkere, under 8/10s from 6-7 and under 12 from 7-8 although they will have league action for the next 3 weeks. South Cavan, Ramor (Virginia), Maghera and Munterconnaught train every Tuesday in Munterconnaught at 7 for all age groups.

Training begins this coming Saturday in Kingscourt at 6 for under 8/10. All are welcome. For further information please contact: Willie Gaughan
086 164 9280.

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.

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.
Bikini Body blitz. A weeklong intensive set of classes to tone the body starts May 17th. Places limited so book early.

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