Death of local Centenarian:
There was widespread regret at the news of the death of Bailieborough’s oldest resident, 100 year old Mrs. Elizabeth Clerkin at Rakeevan, Bailieborough on Sunday, July 4th. Elizabeth lived at Lisagoan, Kingscourt with her husband Michael, where they farmed until their retirement to Rakeevan in 1986.

Elizabeth was a very hardworking, pleasant and kind person who cherished her family and her many relatives and friends. She enjoyed the love and care of her family and carers in her own home right up to her death.

Elizabeth’s remains were removed to St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Monday evening, July 5th and was interred in St. Anne’s Cemetery on Tuesday, July 6th following Requiem Mass—concelebrated by the Rev. Canon John Murphy and the Rev. Pat Farrelly. A very large and representative attendance was present at both Elizabeth’s removal and Funeral –which reflected the esteem in which Elizabeth and her family are held within the community.

Predeceased by her husband Michael 19 years ago, Elizabeth is survived by her son Pat (Dublin), daughters, Mary McDonough (Boston, U.S.A.), Elizabeth Murphy (Institute Rd, Bailieborough), Rose Fitzpatrick (Cornanaff, Bailieborough), Alice McSherry (Rakeevan, Bailieborough), 17 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

Bailieborough All Music Festival:
Bailieborough All Music Weekend, celebrating Bailieborough 400 yrs will take place on September 4th and 5th. The committee are looking for anybody interested in playing traditional music on September 5th. Please contact Aidan Clarke 086-3347132. Watch out for further details of festival shortly.

Community Barbeque:
Hosted by Bailieborough Mental Health Association on Thursday 12th August 2010 from 6pm to 8pm, at Rehabcare Centre, BDA Business Centre, Shercock Road. Lots of food, music, jokes and fun! Reawaken your sense of friendship and community! Voluntary subscription. Celebrating Bailieborough’s 400 years in partnership with Bailieborough Development Association and Rehabcare Bailieborough.

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

Summer Camp:
Innovative computer summer camp for 6-12 yr olds on 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.

Bailieboro Foroige Club:
Have you free time on your hands and would like to develop your cv? Why not do some volunteering with our Foroige Club? We are starting our second year of the club and opening our Youth Café in September and are currently inviting volunteers to join. So are you over 21yrs and interested? If so please contact Marlena at 087-2841850 by August 8th. Go on, challenge yourself!

Swimming Pool and Leisure Centre:
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.:
The Vale grounds were a hive of activity last week as Bailieborough Celtic hosted it’s first F.A.I. Summer Soccer Camp. With near perfect weather conditions and the excellent facilities provided, the kids had a fun filled and enjoyable week learning their soccer skills with the help of a top class team of F.A.I. coaches.

There was more good news for the Club as the news filtered through of the N.E.C.S.L. teams progress through the Foyle Cup Tournament in Derry where two talented Celtic youngsters, Phillip Clarke and Michael Argue played a major part to help secure their first ever win in this most prestigious event beating Queens Park Rangers in a penalty shoot-out played in the Brandywell, Derry. Well done lads !!

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

How can our community cope in tough economic times?:
Important date for your diary: On Thursday evening 7th October 2010 Bailieborough Mental Health Association, in partnership with Rehabcare and Bailieborough Development Association, will host a Civic Forum limited to 100 people on the topic "How can our community cope in tough economic times?".

There will be keynote external speakers, workshops to discuss issues in more depth, and an exhibition of different organisations locally, countywide and nationally and their helping resources for the community. More details including booking information to follow.

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 next, 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, Ducking chairs; penalty shoot-out, horseshoe throwing and the day will finish off with a Barbeque. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

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.

Lay Apostle Prayer Group:
There will be a Lay Apostle Prayer Group meeting in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Thursday evening August 5th, 2010. There will be a Eucharistic Holy Hour at 8.00pm, which includes the Rosary and the Monthly Message. Bring your prayer requests and special intentions.

Offer the Holy Hour for someone you love. There will be an opportunity for Confessions before and after Holy Hour. Come yourself and bring a friend.

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.

Bailieborough Apostolic Society:
Anyone who wishes to give a donation towards buying sacred vessels and vestments for use on the Missions, please contact Rosaleen Mackey, Cloverhill or Eileen O’Reilly, Shercock Road. Thanks for your generosity in former years.

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.

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.

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 of Irish Autism Action with some proceeds going to the Irish Cancer Society.

The Cavan Marathon will take place on Saturday next, 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.32marathons.com

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. Contact Willie Gaughan on 086 164 9280 for further details.

Walking for Pleasure:
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.

Old Musical Instruments Wanted:
'Have you any spare old traditional Irish musical instruments that you no longer need? We are looking for instruments such as Fiddles, Accordions, Tin Whistles and much more for an Art Project. Contact Niamh Smyth on 042-966 66 66 or 087-998 22 22.

Feast of events for Bailieborough Residents ahead of Fleadh2010:
Bailieborough Arts & Cultural Centre in conjunction with Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann and Cavan Monaghan Leader will host a series of events in Bailieborough in advance of the main Fleadh Cheoil festival in late August.
Starting on Thursday, 5th August and ending on Saturday, 7th – there will be a wide ranging and interesting schedule of events for the people of the Bailieborough area to enjoy and savour.

Philip Doherty’s production of ‘Murder on Main Street’ will top the bill in the Wesleyan Chapel on Thursday night at 9:15. Saturday lunchtime sees a Children’s Mime and Magic Show with fire blowing at 1:30pm in the grounds of BACC. A Wood Demonstration with Michael O’Raghaill will take place from 11-12pm.

Immediately following this, Maria Gkinala will lead an Egg Tempera Workshop. From 4-6pm, a Children’s Drawing, Painting and Print Making workshop with Ross Cochrane will entertain the young people of Bailieborough. Between 11am and 2pm, Joey Burns will run a Street Carving Demonstration in the centre of town.

Last up on Saturday night will be a lecture by Donal McAnnallen on the GAA at 8pm. Donal will review its history and contribution to Irish Culture. For further information or to book your places, please contact Niamh Smyth in Bailieborough Arts & Cultural Centre on 042-966 66 66 or 087-998 22 22

“Linen and Lace”:
A rolling interactive art exhibition in a vintage double-decker bus in which the public can vote on the identity of a Cavan man. Can art help heal and alleviate cultural dislocation and rootlessness resulting from migration? “Linen and Lace” is a travelling public collaborative art exhibition in Cavan addressing cultural dislocation. It will be launched Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010 at 7pm on Main St. in Bailieborough, Co. Cavan.

This exhibition, installation and performances are by artist Kathleen Ferguson-Huntington about an ethnic mystery, the identity of one man, Owen James Graham born in 1872 in Bailieborough, Co. Cavan. He was the artist’s grandfather. He left Ireland in 1891 at age 19 migrating to North America and never talked about his past.

The exhibition is a series of Velcro attached artworks, photos, and mini-graphics covering the grey felt walls on the inside of the bus.
The entire site-specific environment will be arranged in swarm-like configurations of the visual elements. This is reminiscent of migratory animals, birds, fish, and a metaphor for human migration as well.
The visual displays will be accompanied by texts of four different identity stories (Irish, English, Scottish and Welsh). The public can cast votes on their preferred narrative. The outcome, the largest number of votes will become Owen Graham’s new history.

It will be launched in Bailieborough Co. Cavan on Aug. 5 and travel to Cavan Town, Cootehill, Virginia back to Bailieborough for the final vote count on the new identity of Grandfather Owen James Graham. This project was made possible by a Faculty Research Grant from Virginia Commonwealth University Qatar.

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