Sheila Germaine Event and Acknowledgement of Mrs. Germaine’s outstanding help to Local Communities:
Members of the Bailieborough community and others from further afield assembled in the Bailie Hotel on Sunday evening last to pay tribute to a very special lady. The event was organised to allow a formal acknowledgement of Mrs Sheila Germaine who has provided financial assistance over many decades for a whole range of groups and organisations. An appreciation of her generosity was expressed in the very warm applause from those present when Mrs Germaine arrived on Sunday evening, unaware that she was the special guest and that she was to be the recipient on this occasion of a special presentation from the local community.

In making the presentation Dr Paddy Halligan, M.C. for the event, pointed out that Mrs Germaine’s extraordinary philanthropy extends far beyond the Bailieborough area. Although her giving is always discreet and without publicity, the local community expressed approval for this formal public acknowledgement of this exceptional lady. Paddy also reflected on Sheila’s spirit of generosity. She willingly sets out to help those in need. Over the years, her many friends and neighbours have always been welcomed to her home to join in evenings of stories and song in a manner reminiscent of happier bygone days.

Sheila’s large donation towards the purchase of equipment for Cavan General Hospital is just one of many examples of her concern for the sick and needy. Her ongoing support for the Bailieborough Leisure Centre has ensured that everyone can avail of this outstanding community owned facility.
Representatives from Tierworker, Knockbride, local Community Council, Bailieborough Leisure Centre, Trinity College Dublin, many Churches and Schools and others availed of the opportunity on Sunday to express their gratitude to Mrs Germaine for her kindness and exceptional generosity.

A special presentation was made also to Sheila’s sister Mrs Eileen Lynch and to her brother Mr Gerry Kettle for their willingness to add their support to so many local beneficiaries.

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.

Auditions to be held for new drama in Bailieborough - ‘Lovely Husbands’ by Noel Monahan.
Bailieborough Arts & Cultural Centre will hold auditions for a new young person’s drama production called ‘Lovely Husbands’. Based on the works of renowned writer, Henry James, this composition by Cavan based playwright and poet Noel Monahan will be performed later this September at the Henry James Literary Festival in Bailieborough.

Recounting the life of Henry James, his immeasurable contribution to literary life and his connection to the town of Bailieborough, this play will be directed by Noel Monahan and produced by Niamh Smyth of the Bailieborough Arts & Cultural Centre. Seen through the eyes of a young girl researching James’s life and works, this production is aimed at young adults.

Auditions will take place on Monday 26th July at 7:30pm sharp in the Wesleyan Chapel, Adelaide Road, Bailieborough. Call 042-966 66 66 or 087-998 22 22 to register your interest in taking part. Rehearsals will follow immediately.

The Bailieborough Cancer Fund:
The Bailieborough Cancer Fund is hosting a Head Shave, Beard Shave plus Waxing in Fox’s Bar on Friday, July 30th at 9.00pm. Please come along and support a very worthy cause and enjoy a night of fun and craic.

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. Week 3 July 19th-23rd (level beginner 1 and advanced 1).
Tadpole lessons – For children 3+ booking now for classes starting in August.

Adult Swimming Lessons- a four week course will start on Thursday July 29th . It will cater for beginners and more advanced levels and is €35.00. Contact Vicky on 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 the bride to be. Speak with Vicki 042 9666644 for more details.

Bailieborough Celtic A.F.C.:
Best of luck to Phillip Clarke and Michael Argue who play in the N.E.C.S.L team in the prestigious Foyle Cup Tournament in Derry this week.
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.

Managers are also required to help manage teams at all age levels. If interested please call the secretary at 086 341 1187.
Club membership for the 2010/11 season is now open and please contact Bridie Rahill for further details.

The next Club meeting takes place on Tuesday evening next, July 26th in the Club Rooms at the Vale Grounds at 8.30pm.
For all the clubs fixtures, results, etc…. visit their website www.bailieboroceltic.com

Henry James Literary Festival:
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.

Bailieborough Shamrocks Fundraising Day—‘It’s a Knockout’ and Family Sports Day:
The Shamrock G.A.A. Club are hosting a Fundraising Day on Sunday, August 1st in St. Annes Park commencing at 2.00pm. Ten teams will compete for the title of ‘ Champion It’s a Knockout’. There will also be a Underage Football Blitz for boys and girls. There will also be a Skittle Tournament and the day will finish off with a Barbeque. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Choral Conducting Summer School:
The Association of Irish Choirs, University of Limerick presents its 30th Annual Choral Conducting Summer School for all conductors, teachers, students, choral enthusiasts and musicians. The Summer School will take place from Sunday 15th to Friday 20th August in the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance in the University of Limerick.

The course is delivered on 5 levels; beginner to advanced so there really is something for everyone. Please find application forms and repertoire at www.aoic.ie Please contact AOIC aoic@ul.ie or 061 234 823 for further information. Closing date for applications is Wednesday, July 21st.

Eddie Stone:
Eddie Stone—Faith Healer will be coming to St. Mary’s Church, Clonaphilip, Killinkere on Bank Holiday Monday, August 2nd at 7.00pm. All are most welcome to attend.

Library:
Enjoy a week of dance, theatre and fun at Bailieborough Library from Monday July 26th to Friday July 30th for all children over 8 years. Facilitated by Mary Farrelly of ‘Funky Feet’ Dancing School. Booking essential at 042 9665779. Cost €20 per child for week.

You are invited to a lecture entitled ‘The Origin & Development of Irish Surnames’ by Mary Sullivan of Cavan Genealogy on Thursday August 5th at 8pm at the Library, Market Sq. This lecture is part of Mortas an Chabháin events celebrating Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann. Admission is free and refreshments will be served.

Social Dancing:
Social Dance in Cross Hall on Saturday next, 24th of July. Music by ‘Housty’, who are on their first ever visit to Cavan. Dancing 10.00pm to 1.00 Supper served.

Bailieborough Shamrocks Underage:
Well done to the Boys Under 14 team who were a credit to their parents, club and community both on and off the field in Feile 2010 in Derry and to the Girls Under 12 team who won the Ulster Community Games Final and will represent Ulster in the All Ireland semi-final in August.

The Under 13’s are playing Laragh in Stradone on Thursday evening at 7.30pm. All support welcome.

Cavan General Hospital—General Ward Visiting Times:
Monday to Friday: 6.30pm to 8.30pm. NO afternoon visiting. Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays; 2pm—4.00pm and 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

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.

Cormeen Family Fun Weekend:
The Cormeen Family Fun Weekend will take place from July 30th to August 1st. Check it out on www.cormeen.com

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.

Republican Memorabilia Wanted:
Is there anyone in the area, with items associated with Republican Prison Art/Memorabilia, who would be willing to lend the pieces for an exhibition, which opens here in the Cavan Sinn Féin office on Thursday August 12th. Please contact Julie Corcoran, on 049-4373510.

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

Cllr. Niamh Smyth exhibits her latest contemporary art piece in Cavan:
Local Cavan Artist and County Councillor, Niamh Smyth has begun her latest exhibition in the Courthouse in Cavan Town. As part of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2010, Niamh along with 9 other Cavan artists have been commission by Mórtas an Chabhán to install temporary art pieces throughout Cavan town.

This installation uses a translucent material and gold leaf to contextualise her interest in mapping and location. The main elements of art in this installation explore line, pattern, shape and texture. The use of translucent material is suggestive of the ever-evolving architectural landscape of Cavan town.

In a time that is preoccupied with globalisation – Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann provides and opportunity to engage people in localisation. Identity and how we as a county have developed since the start of the 20th Century to the present is an ongoing concern in this piece of work.

Niamh Smyth’s installation in Cavan Courthouse along with the other 9 installations will remain in place until after the end of Fleadh 2010 on 22 August 2010.

Niamh Smyth is a graduate of the National College of Art and Design and holds a Masters of Arts in Visual Arts Practice from the Institute of Art & Design in Dun Laoghaire.

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.

Tin Whistle Classes:
Tin Whistle classes will be held in St. Mary’s Hall, Tierworker, in August on Thursday evenings. Please contact Sharon on 042 96 65946 for further details.

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

E-Learning:
Fas eLearning at the Library every Tuesday 10am-12pm. All levels of computer training from basic knowledge to supported ECDL. The workshops will be facilitated by qualified trainers and there is no charge involved. Phone 042 9665779 for further details.

32 Marathons:
Ken Whitelaw and Gerry Duffy both from Mullingar will attempt to run 32Marathons in 32 Counties in 32 days in aid ofIrish Autism Action with some proceeds going to the Irish Cancer Society.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 with Ken and Jerry, please contact the Cavan Captain, Pauline Hutchinson (086 084 3948) to register free or sign on at www.32.marathons.com The Cavan route will be as follows: Start and Finish at Breffni Park, Cavan town; Head northwards out of town on Farnham road, Anti-clockwise route of approx 12.6 miles back to Breffni Park, followed by c. 7 laps of the running track, with loads of support around, to finish. Once for a half-marathon and twice for a full.

Registration: From 8:30am, start at 10am. Further information on how the lads are getting on can be obtained by visiting www.32.marathons.com

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 400th Anniversary of the founding of the town of Bailieborough in 1610, an outdoors Heritage Talk will be given on Sunday next, 25th 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.

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;
Training continues every Wednesday at 7 for all at Killinkere GFC. Under 8/10 blitz next Sunday at Breffni Park 3g, 11-12.30. Teams from Cavan and Fermanagh play on the day. Contact Willie Gaughan on 086 164 9280 for further details.

Walking for Pleasure:
The walk on Wednesday, July 21st will be in the Ravensdale area. Bailieborough walkers are asked to meet at the Market Square at 6.00pm or at the ‘Lumpers Pub’ in Ravensdale at 7.15pm. The walk on Wednesday, July 28th will be in the Mountain Lodge Area. Walkers please meet at the ‘Beehive Bakery’ at 7.15pm or the Market Square at 6.45pm.

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

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.

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.

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.

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