Holistic Workshop:
Reflexology, massage and aromatherapy workshop with demonstrations and handout. Bailieborough Business Centre, 9th June, 7-9.30pm, €20. Tel 0429666383.

Book Launch this Friday night:
The long awaited book 'Bailieborough A Pictorial Past' will be launched this Friday May 28th at 8 pm in Bailieborough Business Centre, Shercock Rd., Bailieborough. Special guest former Primate of all Ireland Lord Eames will launch the book and it's anticipated there will be a large attendance on the night.

Light refreshments will be served and everyone is most welcome.
Leslie McKeague who compiled this pictorial was guest on Charlie McGettigan's ‘Saturday Connection’ program on Shannonside/Northern Sound last Saturday morning. They chatted about the book; it's forthcoming launch and events in Bailieborough's 400 celebrations. Charlie then did a live rendition of 'Bailieborough and Me' a song he wrote for the Cavan song contest way back in the 1970s.

Bailieborough 400th Anniversary:
To celebrate Bailieborough’s 400th anniversary a display of local history projects from the local national schools will be on display in the Bailieborough library from 3rd June. Contact BDA on 0429694716 for details.

Bailieborough 400th Celebrations:
Exhibition and Lecture in Brakey Hall; On Friday evening, June 11th an Exhibition and Lecture pertaining to the various memorabilia of the Orange Order will take place in the recently refurbished Brakey Hall—situated just off the Bailieborough/ Kingscourt Road. There will be a Lecture on the local history of the Orange Order and a Marching Band will also be in attendance. Light refreshments will be served and admission is free. All are most welcome to attend.

Killinkere Jamboree Festival 2010:
The Killinkere Jamboree are delighted to launch their most exciting programme ever for this year's festival (June 4th till June 7th).
The highlight of the weekend will be the performance by Ireland's top selling rock group 'The Saw Doctors’ on Sunday June 6th. Doors open at 9pm. Tickets are €25 and are available from Sheanon's Butchers, Bailieboro Cabs and www.jamboree.ie There will be a disco from 12.30 till 2.30. Tickets are selling fast so buy early to avoid disappointment.

Day highlights over the weekend will be the Air Show on Sunday June 6th. One of Europe’s top air stunt acts ‘The Twister Duo’ will top the bill with their breathtaking aerobatic stunts. The two planes perform synchronised loop the loops, twists and barrel rolls that will leave spectators gasping. Other performers include Ireland’s top air stunt pilot Dave Bruton, who is a ten times national champion. The Ulster Break Dancing Championships will see some of the best dancers from all over Ireland and the UK compete for the title of Ulster Break Dancing Champion. Other Sunday highlights include The Ulster Tug O' War championships, The World Hen Racing Championships, Car Racing, Scramblers, Funfair plus lots, lots more.

The highlight of Mondays events include Ulster Championship Boxing with John Joe Nevin the headline performer, Open Darts Competition, Pubteam Tug of War, The World Hen Racing Finals, Craggy Island Funfair, Old Folks Party and lots, lots more. There will be a shuttle bus leaving Bailieboro Cabs office on Main St. every hour. Come along and enjoy a great weekend of music and craic!

Confirmation:
On Sunday afternoon last, May 23rd, The Most Reverend Leo O’Reilly, Bishop of Kilmore, bestowed the Sacrament of Confirmation on 75 schoolchildren in St. Anne’s Chapel.

Great praise must go to the teachers most directly involved in the children’s preparation for the Ceremony.

Marie Keating Mobile Unit:
The Marie Keating Mobile Unit will be parked outside Cara Pharmacy, Bailieborough on this Friday 28th May 2010 from 9.30am until 3pm. There is a registered Nurse on board who provides cancer information and awareness to the general public free of charge. The Nurse will talk to customers one to one in a private area about any concerns you have about cancer for yourself, a relative, work colleague or neighbour.

The Unit is equipped with take home information leaflets on Bowel, Lung, Skin, Testicular, Prostate, Cervical, Ovarian and Breast cancer.

Bailieborough Shamrocks; Seniors & Juniors:
The Seniors had a disappointing night on Saturday when they came away with a defeat to Kill by a single point. 1-09 to 1-08. The Juniors 2nd team were on form when they came away with a 18-point win, 2-13 to 0-01. The 3rd team got there first win of the season on Sunday when they had a home win against Muintirconnacht, 2-08 to 1-04.

The Senior and Juniors are all out next weekend. The Seniors play at home to Drung on Friday 27th night at 8pm in St Annes Park. The 2nd team play Drung at home on Sunday 29th at 1pm in St Annes Park. The 3rd team play Mullahoran at home on Wednesday night at 8pm, and again on Sunday 29th away to Killinkere; time for this game will be in the fixtures this week.
Club Development Fundraiser.

The Clubs is holding, its a Knockout- Gladiator Day on July 11th in St Annes Park. This will be a family fun day out. There are 10 teams taking part in it, and there is sponsorship cards going around at the minute, so please show your support.

Underage; Under 12 girls win Community Games final.
There was great excitement on Monday last when the Under 12 girls returned to the town having won the final of the Community Games. Their opponents were Drumlane who were a strong well-organised team and were in control of the match in the first half. Whatever the management said at half time certainly worked as the girls came out and played a storming second half and won convincingly in the end. This is a great achievement for the fledgling girls section of the club. They now go on to represent Cavan in the next round of the competition. Great credit is due to the management for this success.
Under 16s: The Under 16s returned to winning ways with good wins over Scarvey Gaels and St Killian’s (Killinkere/Cuchulainns) during the week. They have one remaining fixture against Killygarry and are hopeful of achieving a semi final place when the final league table is completed.

Under 14s: Well done to the Under 14s who have qualified for the final of the league having defeated Crosserlough in the semi final last Thursday. They now meet Ramor United in the final on Thursday 3rd June in Kingspan Breffni Park.

The management and players would like to send our congratulations to Jason Rahill who was a member of the St Patrick’s College team who won the Ulster Colleges Dalton cup. Jason has been a stalwart at full back for the under 14s all year and he used this experience to good effect in the St Pats team.

County Minors.
Best of luck to Connor Gilsenan and Niall Comey and the rest of the Cavan Minor Panel as they take on Fermanagh Next Sunday May 30th in Clones.
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.

Bailieborough Gardening Club:
The Bailieborough Gardening Club are organising a trip to ‘Blooms 2010 Garden Festival’ in the Phoenix Park on Bank Holiday Monday, June 7th—this Festival is the Irish answer to the Chelsea Flower Show. The Bus will be leaving Bailieborough at 9.00am. All welcome. Enquiries to Barry—087 655 5252 or Veronica—086 896 4853.
The club meet every second Tuesday of each month in Foxes Lounge, Main St. Anybody interested in growing vegetables or flowers are very welcome. Enquiries to Barry 087 6555252.

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

‘Stars in their Eyes 2010’:
The Bailieborough Cancer Fund are hosting their Annual Fundraiser ‘Stars in their Eyes 2010’ on Friday evening next, May 28th in Fox’s Bar, Main St., Bailieborough commencing at 9.00pm, sharp. Please come along and support your favourite act and help out a very good cause. All are most welcome to attend.

Walking for Pleasure:
Wednesday, May 26th, the walk will be on Lough An Lae. Walkers to meet at the Royal Breffni pub in Tierworker at 7.15pm. On Wednesday, June 2nd, the walk will be in Girley Bog. Bailieborough walkers please meet at the Market Square at 6.30 pm or meet at Cloncat Filling Station on the Mullingar Road out of Kells at 7.15pm.

Bailieborough Agricultural Show:
The Bailieborough Agricultural Show Society are holding a fundraising ‘Tractor Run’ on Sunday next, May 30th. The event will commence at 2.00pm and will leave from the Hideout, The Vale. All are welcome.

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.

Knockbride Community Games:
Knockbride Community Games Athletics will be held at Canningstown Football Pitch on Friday June 4th at 6.15pm. Races from Tiny Tots to Under 16. For further information contact Elaine 087 7691876.

Bailieborough Athletic Club:
Bailieboro Athletic Club would like past and present members to look at home for club items e.g. batons, singlets etc and pass on to any member of the committee or drop down on Thursday between 7.30 and 8.30. Thanking you in advance.

Bailieborough Celtic A.F.C.:
All roads will lead to the Meath and District League Grounds on the Trim Road in Navan on Saturday evening next, May 29th when the Bailieborough Celtic Senior side will play in the final of the Fitzsimons Cup, at 6.30pm. Their opponents are yet to be known but it will be either Black Bull or Kells/Blackwater.

All support will be most welcome for the side’s last game of the 2009/10 season.

The Club AGM will take place in The Bailie Hotel on Friday 11th June at 8.30 pm. Nominations and Motions from adult members in writing to be with Club Secretary, Kieran Kenny, Ballinamoney, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan by the 28th of May.

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

Summer Fitness Classes:
Morning and Evening fitness classes to get you into great shape this summer!! Classes include; Fab Abs, Boxercise, Shape and Tone, Kettlebells and Fat Burner. Contact Berenice at 086-3636206/ fit2goclasses@hotmail.com for further details.

Fit 2 Go Classes:
A new morning fitness class starting in the Bailieborough area Thursday 27th May; 9.45-10.30am (A great cardio workout including Aerobics, Boxing & Circuits).

A class that will help get your body into great shape this summer!!
Places are limited so contact Berenice @086-3636206 / fit2goclasses@hotmail.com to book a place!

East Cavan Hurling:
All roads lead to Breffni Park 3g on Wednesday for the Under 12 league finals blitz day. East Cavan Gaels have performed very well in their first year of hurling and are looking forward to their big day out. Ulster Council are providing an hour of top quality coaching beforehand so they will be well equipped for the games later that evening.

The fun starts at 6.30 and all support is welcome. Under 8 training continues on Wednesdays in Killinkere at 6, and under 10 and 12s at 7. All are welcome.

Kingscourt Stars introduced some hurling with their under 6 football training on Sunday morning, coaches and children were very happy with their very first time with a hurl in their hand and are looking forward to some more hurling next week. 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. Adult Swimming Lessons- a four-week course will start on Thursday June 3rd or Sunday June 6th and will cater for beginners and more advanced levels and the fee is €35.00. Contact Vicky on 042 9666644.

Now booking for a Mens four-week Fitness class starting Thursday June 3rd.
Bikini Body blitz. The next weeklong intensive set of classes to tone the body starts on June 14th. Places limited, so book early.

Now taking bookings for Celines Fitness Class starting Wednesday 16th June at 8.15, plus Linda’s fitness class starting on Monday June 28th at 8.15.
Attention all students – Discounted rates on 3 months membership. Keep the boredom away from as little as €49.95 for 3 months.

Bailieborough Arts and Cultural Centre Summer Events 2010
As part of its summer events programme, Bailieborough Arts and Cultural Centre will host a performance of ‘Out of Canada’ by Canadian actor, Mark Finnan on Saturday June 19th. 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. Book Early and avoid disappointment – Demand for places is very high!

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

Smyth attends Joint Policing Committee Training Seminar in Cork:
As part of her role as a member of the Bailieborough Joint Policing Committee, Cllr. Niamh Smyth attended a special training seminar in Rosscarberry, Co. Cork in advance of the inaugural meeting of the committee on the 31st May. Speaking after the training seminar, Cllr. Smyth said “it was a really useful and worthwhile conference. We got the chance to raise issues of concern and we were given answers to many of our questions. I really feel that I am far better prepared to sit on this committee and thus liase with both members of the public and An Garda Siochána on issues affecting our local communities.” ‘While Crime prevention is primarily a matter for the Department of Justice, local authorities and local communities have a role to play in addressing issues, such as Anti-Social Behaviour. I hope that we will be in a position to organise and facilitate a number of public meeting to outline to the local community our role and how we are there to help them’

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.

Weightwatchers:
Weightwatchers continues each Tuesday in The Mill Bar, Main Street, Virginia (please use back entrance). New class times 6pm and 7.15pm. Details Jenny 086 2418361.

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