Computer Summer Camp:
Innovative computer summer camp for 6-12 yr olds on 26th July and 9th August, 1-3pm for 4 days, €50. Also running touch, type, read and spell summer camp for kids with reading, writing or spelling difficulties. Phone Bailieborough Community Training on 042 9666383.

RehabCare Bailieborough:
RehabCare Bailieborough would like to take all who contributed to the family fun day on the 17th June. The day was a great success. Thank you to Coopers Marquees for their kind donation of two marquees on the day.

A special thanks to Eugene and Edel Fox, Peter O’Sullivan, Pamela Sexton (winner of Lady of the Lakes competition 2009) and the other girls who took part in the competition. Your generous fundraising contributed to the newly opened multi sensory Room. Thank you all so much.

Home Supported Computer Learning Programme:
If you have a physical/medical condition that impacts on your ability to train outside your home, you may be eligible to participate in this home based National Learning Network programme. Participants retain all statutory benefits and all IT equipment/costs are covered. For further information please contact John at 049 437 7033/ 087 834 6742.

Irish Red Cross:
The Bailieborough Irish Red Cross has recently started the Teddy Bear Club. Children aged 5 - 10 can join this club. The club is taking off very well and is proving very popular. Teddy Bear club meetings take place on Thursday evenings at 6:30pm - 7:30pm.
For any information on the above, please contact Liam on 087-2346526 or email bailieboroughirishredcross@eircom.net

Bailieborough Celtic A.F.C.: Presentation Evening:
The Club are holding a ‘Presentation Evening’ in the Hotel Bailie on this Saturday evening, July 10th commencing at 6.00pm. Presentations will be made to the Under 11’s, Under 12’s, Under 13’s, Under 15’s and Senior teams. F.A.I. CEO., Mr. John Delaney will be in attendance. This is a most prestigious event for the Club with Mr. Delaney paying his first visit to the new Club grounds at the Vale as part of his visit to Bailieborough. All are most welcome to attend.

The Club are hoping to enter a team in the M.D.L. Reserve League for the coming season. Games will normally be played on a Saturday. Training takes place at the Vale Grounds on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7 pm and interested players should contact Kieran Kenny on 086 341 1187 for further details.
Registration for all eleven a-side teams will take place at the Vale Grounds on Monday, July 19th from 7.00pm to 9.00pm.

Managers are also required to help manage teams at all age levels. If interested please call the secretary at 086 341 1187. There are a few places available for the forthcoming ’ 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 086 341 1187.

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

Bailieborough Shamrocks Under Age: Feile 2010:
The under 14s took part in Feile na nOg last weekend where they put in a tremendous effort and reached the All Ireland semi final. After winning the first two games against local Derry teams, the final match in the group was against Blessington, the Wicklow champions who they beat by two points in a tight contest. They were then pitted against St Eunan’s from Letterkenny in the semi final.

After a very exciting contest, Bailieborough conceded a goal in the last minute of extra time, which put an end to their dream of All Ireland glory. Despite this defeat, the players were a credit to their club and county both on and off the field. Over the weekend there were many friendships formed with the families from The Loup and there are plans a foot to arrange a return visit later in the year.

Under 16s: The Under 16s played St Finbarr’s in the semi final of the league in Cootehill last week. Despite a gallant performance they lost out to a strong well-balanced team. They were trailing by 7 points at half time and although they had a lot of possession in the second half just couldn’t find the scores they needed. Nevertheless this was a good performance and will leave the team looking forward to their first round championship match against Drumalee.

Under 13s: The team travel to Ballinagh on Thursday evening to play the locals in the next round of the league.

Swimming Pool and Leisure Centre:
‘Family Fun Day’ Family Fun Day takes place in the Leisure Centre on Sunday 18th July. Events include Water Polo, Dingy Races, jelly eating competition, raffles and lots more. Contact the Centre if you wish to participate in any of the events.
Summer Intensive lessons for children, now taking bookings for July and August. Check with reception for more details 042 9666644.

Attention all students – Discounted rates on 3 months membership. Keep the boredom away from as little as €49.95 for 3 months. Coming soon Wedding Fitness. A membership and fitness Programme tailored to suit the needs of brides to be. Speak with Vicki 042 9666644 for more details.

St. Felim’s N.S.:
Celebrating 50 Years: Saint Felim’s National School, The Vale opened its doors in 1961. We plan to celebrate the occasion of its 50th Anniversary next year. At this point the school would ask you to spread the word among as many of its past pupils and members of the school community as possible, both home and abroad. We will also ask that you search out any interesting items (photographs in particular), you have which relate to the last 50 years as we want to compile them in book form. We will be in further contact at the end of the summer.

Cemetery Sunday:
This year the annual Blessing of the Graves will take place in St. Anne’s Cemetery on Sunday, September 5th, with Public Prayer at 2.00pm. 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.

Moybologue Blessing of Graves:
The Blessing of the Graves in Moybologue Cemetery will take place on Sunday morning, August 15th following 10.00am, Mass.

Campa Samhraidh:
Irish language summer camp for primary school children, Kilnaleck National School, 12th - 16th July, 9.30am – 2.00pm. Application forms available from local shops/library. Glór Bhréifne: (049) 437 1530 / (087) 640 1682.

Bailieborough Social Day Centre:
There are a few seats left for the Centre’s ‘Summer Outing’, which takes place from July 19th to July 22nd. Contact any committee member or call 087 798 9037 for further details. Early booking advisable.

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.

Summer Fitness Classes:
Summer Fitness Classes starting week beginning 12th July. Classes include; Fab Abs, Boxercise, Shape & Tone and Kettlebells. Contact; Berenice @ 086-3636206/ fit2goclasses@hotmail.com for further details!

Rambling House:
The next ‘Rambling House’ takes place at the Royal Breffni, Tierworker, on this Friday July 9th, 2010, commencing at 9.30pm. Why not make an effort to attend this great evening, where music, storytelling and generally just having a good night out are all part of the fun! All are most welcome to attend.

32 Marathons:
Ken Whitelaw and Gerry Duffy both from Mullingar will attempt to run 32Marathons in 32 Counties in 32 days in aid of Irish Autism Action with some proceeds going to the Irish Cancer Society.

They are starting in Longford on Friday next, 2nd July and finishing in Mullingar on Monday 2nd August - they will visit the entire 32 counties running 26.2 miles each and every day! The Cavan Marathon will take place on Saturday 31st July. Ken's mum is originally from Bailieborough, Celine (nee Murtagh of Main Street). At present there are 36 runners/walkers taking part in the Cavan event, either running or walking the full/half marathon and some are just walking/running a few miles. If you are interested in taking part either walking or running please contact the Cavan Captain, Pauline Hutchinson (086 084 3948) to register free or sign on at www.32.marathons.ie

Dancing for Pleasure:
Dancing for Pleasure will take place on this Saturday July 10th, 2010 with music from the great ‘Blue Magic’, in the Community Centre, Chapel Road, commencing at 10.00pm. Always a good night.

Library:
Bailieborough Library Summer Dance & Theatre at the Library, Market Sq. on Monday July 26th to Friday, July 30th for children aged 9-12 years. Modern dance, theatre games, physical theatre. Booking essential at 042 9665779. €20 per child for week.

Cavan County Museum:
Comhaltas Seisiún – every Tuesday at Cavan County Museum night for July and August ~ Come along and enjoy an evening of Music, Song, Dance and Storytelling.
Bring your instruments and join in the fun. Everyone welcome.

School Reunion:
Bailieborough Community School - Leaving Cert class of 1984 and Inter/Group cert class of 1982. Saturday 25th September in Bailieborough - further details/enquiries contact Paul Renihan 0862527804, Mary McIntyre 087 6682628 or Martina Reilly 0862055485.

East Cavan Hurling:
Hurling training continues every Wednesday at 7 in Killinkere for all ages. Now the school holidays are here why not give hurling a go for the summer? New members always welcome. Players now wanted for adult team. Contact Francis Clarke 0868551933.

New players welcome. Willie Gaughan 0861649280. Juvenile contact Kathryn O' Flynn 0872441371 or eastcavanhurling@gmail.com Check out our Facebook page- East Cavan Hurling.

Walking for Pleasure:
The walk this evening, Wednesday, July 7th, takes place in the Killinkere area. Walkers please meet at the Library at 6.45pm or at Lisgrey House at 7.00pm. The walk on next Wednesday evening, July 14th will take in Ballyhaise Agricultural College and there will also be a tour of the Period House on its grounds. Bailieborough walkers please meet at the Square at 6.30pm and all others to meet at the Lavey Inn at 7.00pm.

Piano Lessons:
Piano Lessons available from well-lit teacher’s residence riam grades are covered with piano and theory. Children as young as five years old can start on a pre-instrumental course which teaches the child about music through numbers and letters.

They typically learn about one tune for one hand each week. They then progress according to their advancing reading age, which is determined through a short reading test once every term. Once their reading age reaches 7, they "graduate" to the main instrumental course. Children as young as seven years old can start on the piano. They are taught a beginners course that lasts between four to six weeks, following which, they start on the Royal Irish Academy of Music Piano and Theory examinations.

The examinations provide the children with confidence in performance aswell as technical exercises, through scales, ear tests and sight-reading. They advance according to Grade. Starting with the Elementary grade and eventually culminating in the Senior Certificate Grade. Theory Classes are taught from Grade 1 onwards. Children typically spend seven to ten years going through the examination process. Prices are as follows; pre instrumental course (15 minutes) €80.00 every two calendar months.

Half hour lessons; €114.00 every two-calendar months. Full hour lessons; €220.00 every two-calendar months. To make a booking, contact Thomas Hanley on 042 9694175/086 8915021.

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.

Heritage Walk and Talk on local History & Folklore on Bilberry Sunday 25th July 2010:
As part of Bailieborough Arts & Cultural Centre’s schedule of events to commemorate the 400 th Anniversary of the founding of the town of Bailieborough in 1610, an outdoors heritage talk will be given on Sunday 25 th July 2010 at 3pm.

The Ancient Festival of Lunasa, the 400 Year Old Muff Fair and the History and Folklore of Lough an Leagh will all form part of this important cultural and historical expedition to the summit of the Mountain Road where local tour guide and history student Alacoque McMahon will deliver a talk on the local history and folklore of the area

If the weather isn’t too kind to us, the event will take place indoors in the Community Centre in Muff. For further information, please contact Niamh Smyth on 042-966 66 66 or 087-998 22 22.

Smyth facilitates donation of €1000 for Bailieborough:
Local Fianna Fáil County Councillor, Niamh Smyth helped to secure a
donation of €1000 from renowned Japanese academic, Prof. Naoyuki Mizunofrom the University of Kyoto for the refurbishment of the old Church of Ireland graveyard in Bailieborough.

Prof. Naoyuki Mizuno who visited Bailieborough last year and who will be a principal speaker at the 2010 Henry James Literary Festival in early September wanted to provide this donation as a token of the respect he has for the local community here in Bailieborough. Prof. Mizuno who is an expert on the life and works of Henry James visited last year and found some of the graves of Henry James’s ancestors and felt that the graveyard should be developed to ensure that their memory is preserved. Speaking after the presentation of the cheque to Ref. Joyce Rankin at their Summer BBQ on Sat 26th June, Cllr. Smyth said ‘I was delighted to have been able to facilitate this donation.

I know that Rev. Rankin and her parish will put it to great use and when Prof. Mizuno visits later this year, he will see that his donation was of great benefit to preserving the memory of the James Family in Bailieborough’ The Henry James Literary Festival will run from Friday 3rd September until Sunday 5th September and will include a children’s drama based production on the works on Henry James by Cavan playwright, Noel Monaghan. Minister Mary Hanafin TD – Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport will also be in attendance.

East Cavan residents seeing the benefits of the new Motorway:
Local Fianna Fáil County Councillor for Bailieborough and East Cavan, Niamh Smyth has said that she has been inundated with calls from local residents saying how wonderful the new M3 Motorway is.’ Commuters travelling to Dublin from East Cavan have seen their commute times drop by an hour or more each day. This is giving more time back to people to spend with their families and loved ones’. ‘Fianna Fáil never wavered in its support for the M3 motorway.

It was delivered on budget and ahead of time and credit must go to my Meath Fianna Fáil colleague, Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey for never relenting on this project. ‘Over the next months, businesses will see the benefits of the new motorway, as they will be able to transport goods in shorter times than ever before. Costs will go down and this can only good new for the local economy.’

FÁS eLearning at the Library:
Learn Online with Cavan Library Service at Bailieborough Library, Market House, Bailieborough

FÁS eLearning at the Library is a programme, which provides a facility for people to learn computer skills in their own community. The programme is open to all learners (over 18 years) and is free of charge. If you are new to computers and want to take things slowly, our project is perfect for you. Course takes place on Tuesdays 10am---12 noon. Contact 042 9665779 for further information.

Alcoholics Anonymous:
Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held in: The Health Centre, Kells Road on Wednesdays at 8.30pm.

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.

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.