Red Cross:
Haiti Concert: A Concert in aid of the Haiti Red Cross will take place in the Bailie Hotel on Friday next, March 12th commencing at 8.30pm. Featuring, Bailieborough School of Music, Groove Big Band, Liam McCabe, Crossfire and Green Diesel. Tickets are available from the School of Music and local shops.

Cormeen Golf Society - Charity Fund Raiser:
Ever fancied playing golf ? Now is your chance. Cormeen Golf Society are having a 3 ball scramble in aid of Bailieborough Cancer Fund at Moorepark Golf Course, Kentstown, Navan on Saturday 20th March.
Everyone welcome, so come along for the FUN and be part of a 3-ball team (2 Golfers + 1 Novice) - Golf Clubs provided on the day.
For more information or to book a team please contact Micheal on Ph: 086 8597596.

Congratulations:
Congratulations to the girls from Bailieborough Community School who attended Athlone Institute of Technology on Wednesday the 3rd of March to receive their award in recognition of Outstanding Achievement in Higher Business Studies Junior Certificate 2009.

The girls were presented with their Certificate by Brenda Shanahan winner of the Irish Apprentice. The girls were: Louise Shekleton, Ava McDonald, Rachel Roycroft and Síog Leddy. Well done girls.

Cavan County Open Darts:
On Sunday, March 21st, the Cavan Open Singles competition will take place in the Hotel Bailie. This year there will be a prize fund of €2,500 and the competition will be open to all darts players—whether members of the I.N.D.O. or not. Both male and female competitions will take place on the day. Entry fees must be paid in by Monday next, March 15th.

Please contact, Antoinette Rossiter (085 160 1959/ 042 9694508), Richard McCullagh (086 2243291) or Seamus McCabe (086 2598066) for further details.

Community Training:
Certified Computers for Beginners 12th Mar. Digital Photo 11th Mar. Sage Accounts 12th Mar. Microsoft Office 18th Mar. ECDL 24th Mar. Kids Computer Club 25th Mar. Beginners Computers for over 55’s 31st Mar. Phone Bailieborough Community Training on 042 9666383, web; www.bailieborough.com

A tribute to Francis Sheehy Skeffington:
This year marks the 400th anniversary of Bailieborough. A programme of events is at the planning stage. One of the many events is a tribute to an eminent local personality - Francis Sheehy Skeffington.
Born in 1878 in the house, now Jameson Pharmacy, his father was a school inspector from County Down, based at the time in Model School.

A leading socialist, pacifist and passionate campaigner for women’s rights he was an eminent journalist and co-founder of “Irish Citizen”. He married Hanna (nee Sheehy) in 1903.

James Connolly, W.B. Yeats, Sean O’Casey, James Joyce were all close friends including Constance Markievicz. He was arrested on Easter Monday 1916 as he tried to stop looting and was shot dead by a British Officer.
His granddaughter Micheline and grand son Alan will be guests together with other notable personalities. An exhibition of memorabilia from National Library is planned.

A small committee is being formed to plan the event. If you would like to be part of it contact Patrick McCabe at 042 9694706, mobile 086 8490642, email pgjmccabe@eircom.net

Bailieborough Celtic A.F.C.:
The senior side had a great 3—0 win over Mosney (Dessie Reilly, Darren Byrne and Shane Gorman) on Sunday afternoon last, away in Mosney. This was a good win against the bottom side and next Sunday afternoon the side play one of the frontrunners, Chord Celtic at home in the Vale Grounds at 2.30pm. All support welcome. For all the clubs fixtures, results, etc…. visit their website www.bailieboroceltic.com

Bailieborough Community Resource House:
AIB Better Ireland programme vote for Bailieborough Resource House. To vote by text: text Kells followed by a space, followed by ‘A’ to 51303, to vote online: click on www.betterireland.ie, select Co. Meath, Kells branch and choose Bailieborough Resource House. Voting ends on March 15th. All votes will count.

Cavan Darts Organisation:
Cavan County Team Finals: On Sunday last the finals of the Cavan County Darts League took place in the Hotel Bailie. Twenty-four teams qualified for the finals from all over the county and there followed a great day’s sport and entertainment. In the semi-finals, last year’s winners, Canningstown ‘A’ played the Bellamont Arms from Cootehill and it proved to be a mighty tussle with Canningstown just shading it by 10 games to 7.

The other semi-final was a local affair with Relaghabeg playing Murtagh’s Bar, Kingscourt and again after a very good match, Murtagh’s booked their place in the final by 10 games to 6. The final itself turned out to be a classic with some terrific darts being thrown.

The large crowd present was on tenderhooks as both sides matched each other dart for dart. Both teams played well in the final games but Murtaghs held on to their early lead and won by 10 games to 5, and thus became the 2010 Cavan County Team Champions. Congratulations to the Murtaghs Team of Michael Hughes, Mick Doggett, Tommy McKenna, Noel Smith and Ciaran Gorman. The Cavan County Darts organisation would like to thank, the Hotel Bailie, all the sponsors, the officials, the teams themselves and all the spectators for making the event such an outstanding success.

Yoga classes:
New session of yoga classes starting on Monday the 15th of March at 8.15pm in the Bailie Hotel, Main Street, Bailieborough, Everyone welcome and special rates will be considered for people out of work.
For further details contact Dearbhla on 086 8672568.

Bailieborough Shamrocks Underage:
Minors: The minor team hosted St Josephs on Sunday morning in St Anne’s Park in what proved to be perfect conditions for football. After a shaky start the Shamrocks established a 7-point lead by half time having scored 4 goals in the process.

They needed this cushion as they were playing into a brisk breeze in the second half. Indeed it took considerable resilience to hang on in the end as a game St Joseph’s fought their way back into the game. Bailieborough made very heavy work of scoring in the second period despite dominating for periods but in the end they held out by three points for a well-deserved victory, which keeps them in the hunt for honours.

Under 14s: The under 14s continue their preparations for the forthcoming league with challenge games and training each Monday evening at 7 in St Anne’s park. All players requested to attend.

Under 16s: The under 16s open their preparation with a challenge game against St Fechin’s of Louth on Sunday next in Termonfeckin.
St Anne’s Park Development: Visitors to the “park” over the weekend have been very complimentary of the new dressing room complex, which is now nearing completion. The standard of workmanship and the overall design of the complex have been highly praised. It is hoped to have the facilities available for the opening round game of the league. Well done to all those who are helping out in any way.

St. Felim’s N.S. Enrolment:
Please note that we are now taking enrolment applications for September 2010. To obtain an application form, please call to the school office or contact the school on 042 9665605 and a form will be sent to you. Latest date for receipt of completed application forms is Monday, March 15th, 2010.

St. Annes N.S. Enrolment:
'Enrolment is now taking place in St. Anne’s N.S. for the new school year 2010/2011. Application Forms are available from the School Office (042 9665242). Closing fate for applications Thursday March 25th 2010.'

Bailieborough Model School Enrolment:
Enrolment for the school year, 2010/2011 is now taking place. If you wish to enrol your child, please contact Bailieborough Model School on 042 96 65689 on or before Friday, March 26th, 2010.

Classes:
Fit Ball Classes starting soon in Bailieborough. Wednesday 6pm
Taebo Classes starting soon in Bailieborough on Friday at 6pm.
To book your place just call Dave 0857859289.

Fit Ball classes starting soon in Gym ON Ri Kingscourt, on Monday morning at 10am and Wednesday evening at 7.15pm.

TAEBO Class Monday night at 7pm in GYM ON RI KINGSCOURT.
Lose weight, straighten muscle, increase your fitness, shape and tone, gain confidence. 6-week course at a reasonable cost. Fully qualified fitness instructor and personal trainer. Qualified instructor with 29 years experience in Martial Arts. To book your place contact 042-9698792 OR Dave 085-7859289

Dinner Dance:
The Cavan Darts Organisation are holding a Presentation Dinner Dance for the Team, Singles and Doubles events in the Hotel Bailie, Bailieborough on Friday, April 9th. Tickets for the event are priced at €25 and are available from David on 086 255 3918 or Dickie on 086 224 3291.

Bailieborough Cancer Fund:
Annual Fundraiser: The Bailieborough Cancer Fund is hosting their Annual Fundraising event ‘Stars in their Eyes 2010’ on Friday, May 7th. If you would like to participate and if you can sing, dance, play an instrument, etc… please leave your name in Fox’s Bar, Main St. or any committee member before Saturday, April 17th.

The Bailieborough Cancer Fund Committee wish to thank all who took part in their Christmas Eve Santa Carol Singing—the Santas for singing, the musicians, the collectors and all who gave so generously. The total collected was €2,700.

Bailieborough Special Olympics Club:
Bailieborough Special Olympics Club urgently requires volunteers to help out at the club on Saturday mornings from 10-11. If you can spare an hour every fortnight this help would be greatly appreciated. For more information you can contact Caroline on 086-2543336

Killinkere Gospel Singers:
Tickets are now on sale for the Killinkere Gospel Singers tribute to their late member and friend Anna Sharkey, entitled “A Time to Remember” which takes place in the Leisure Centre on Saturday April 17 at 8.30pm sharp, with new elevated seating.

The tribute inspired by Pauline Sheridan will have the group, which includes all original members, Noreen Heaney, Christine Conaty, Pauline Sheridan, Marian Leavey, Dympna Roe, Marcella Higgins, Margaret Fulton, Eileen Fulton, Margaret Condron, Vincie Clarke, Joe Sharkey, Nicholas Sharkey, Padraig Sheridan, Phelim Sharkey, Martin Sharkey, performing many of their favourite pieces with a new flavour under the direction of Jennifer McCabe. The original musicians fondly known as “Maybe James” with John Donhoe have also unhesitatingly reformed to provide the musical accompaniment for the night, as a further sign of the great affection and love for who they called “little Anna”.

Tony Router will provide the narrative links and Joe Fulton stage management. Killinkere Gospel Singers have always had a wonderful following and they hope that on this occasion you will all support them in this special reunion and fundraising night. Tickets are €15 each and are available in Bailieborough from John Ed Sheanon , Sheridan’s Filling Station and Supervalu, in Virginia from CJ’s Coffee Shop, in Ballyjamesduff from Pat Clarke Drapery and Skelly Oils. Tickets also available in Lisgrey House, Lavey Filling Station and 086 3070999. Proceeds on the night go to Oncology Unit Cavan, Palliative Care and Holy Family School, Cootehill.

Planning your wedding in 2010/2011?
Need someone to sing you down the aisle? Give Elaine a call on 086 1020489 or email dareillys@yahoo.ie for more details. Demo cd available on request.

Relax Focus Think Positive:
A healthy mix of information on; healthy living, yoga exercises and meditation to make you feel good. Every Wednesday night in ‘Enlightened’ Wellness Room,( opposite Courthouse) at 8.30pm.

Contact Roswitha Brink- Reynolds 042 9660038/087 6254832,for further information.

Adult Camogie:
The Adult section of the local Camogie Club continues training on Saturday mornings at 11am on the Community School Pitch. All u-16, u-18 and Senior players are invited to attend.

Line Dancing Classes:
Line Dancing Classes take place in Trinity Hall, Virginia Rd., every Monday evening. Absolute Beginners Class: 7.45—8.30pm, Improved-Intermediate-at 8.30pm. All welcome.

Leaving Cert Irish Revision:
With only 10 school weeks remaining before the Leaving Cert exams, revising large volumes of notes can be difficult. Local qualified teacher is holding a Revision Week in Irish for Leaving Certificate Students in Virginia Community College to assist pupils with study techniques and to revise all aspects of the Leaving Cert Curriculum in Irish to Honours Level.

All revision notes and handouts are provided during the weeklong course beginning Monday 29th March - 2nd April inclusive. The course starts at 10:30am each morning and finishes at 12 noon. All those interested in attending the course please call Ciara on 087-7945358.'

Lourdesville School Reunion—Class of 1979:
Anyone who started school in the old Lourdesville Convent in 1974 and finished on or before the Leaving Certificate in 1979 are invited to get in contact with Ian (087 8242896) or Fiona (087 1252201) to discuss a proposed re-union of the class at Easter 2010.

Indoor Camogie:
There will be no indoor camogie practise in the Community School Sports Complex on Saturday, March 13th due to the U9 competition. Indoor Camogie will resume on Saturday, March 20th as follows; U8’s, 10—11am, Under 13’s, 11am to 12 noon.

Bailieborough Community Bowls:
Bailieborough Community Bowls continues on every Wednesday night at 8.00pm in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. New members are always most welcome.

East Cavan Hurling:
Excitement is building ahead of the East Cavan hurling teams first ever match against Cootehill next Saturday. Throw in for this under 10 and under 12 blitz takes place at 3pm in Cootehill and all support is welcome.

Dancing Classes:
Dancing Classes for Waltzing, Quickstep, Jive, Foxtrot etc continues in Cross Hall every Friday at 8.30pm. Beginners and advanced welcome. Contact 0868210785 for information.

Swimming Pool and Leisure Centre:
Adult swimming lessons, some places now available in our adult swimming lesson programme. Call the leisure centre on 042 9666644 for further details. All levels of swimmer catered for. Membership sale extended to the end of March due to popular demand. Get a family membership for €550.00 for pool and gym.

New ladies fitness class with Celine starts on Wednesday 24th March for 6 weeks at 8.15. Places limited so book early. Girl’s fitness class starts on Monday 29th March for 8 weeks at 4pm.

Want to tone the body for your Summer holidays??? Talk to an instructor if you wish to get a fitness assessment and a plan of action to get the body you always wanted. The pool is open on St Patrick’s Day from 9.00am to 2.00pm.

TMS Music:
Wide range of musical services available. Piano Lessons : Piano Lessons are an excellent way to prepare your child for the cultural aspect of today's society through the teaching of music. Children can start as young as five years old with a pre-instrumental course, following a short reading test to determine their literacy and numeracy skills.

Children from seven years old, can start on the standard beginner's course which should lastfrom between four to six weeks, following which, they can be prepared for the Royal Irish Academy Grade Examinations

Price €114.00 every two months for half an hour. (Per student)
Price €220.00 every two months for a full hour (Per Student)
Price €200.00 every two months for two children from the same family. (Half hour each only)
Price €100.00 every two months for each subsequent sibling.
Example 1. 5 children from the same family, (availing of lessons of half an hour each). Initial cost €200. 3 extra x €100.00 = €300.00. TL Cost €500.00 every two months. Equivalent to €15.78 per lesson per child.
Example 2. 2 children from same family, wanting an hour lesson each.
Cost €200 per half hour for two children, TL Cost €400.00 (equivalent to €31.58 per lesson per child).
For further details and to contact Thomas Hanley, phone 042 9694175 or 086 8915021.

Bailieborough gets set for St. Patrick's Day 2010:
The town of Bailieborough and its St. Patrick's Day Committee are busily preparing for and eagerly awaiting the 2010 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Having organised a highly successful fundraiser in the Bailie Hotel earlier in February, the organisers are now looking forward to a fun filled, and exciting parade on March 17th.

The theme of this years Parade is the 400th Anniversary of the foundation of the town of Bailieborough in 1610. The St. Patrick's Day committee are encouraging local businesses, sports clubs and voluntary organisations to enter a float into this years parade with that theme in mind. Floats can be used to reflect any of the many exciting periods in Bailieborough's history over the past 400 years. Music and dance will play an important role once again in this years parade.

The St. Patrick's Day Committee would like to thank everyone who has helped to fundraise and raise sponsorship for this year’s parade. We really want to make sure this years Parade is the biggest in the county again; so If your local club or community / business organisation would like to get involved in the parade, please contact TM Smith on 086-26 43 456 or Niamh Smyth on 042-966 66 66. Even if you aren't able to put in a float, come along and cheer for the all the people and organisations taking part. The parade starts at 2:30pm on Wednesday, 17th March. Assemble at the Community School Car Park at 2pm.

Smyth welcomes €1.9 million for Cavan County Council for Housing Adaptations:
Local Fianna Fáil Councillor for Bailieborough has today welcomed the increased allocation for Housing Adaptation Grants for the Elderly and those with Disabilities. Speaking following the announcement that €100 million euro would be awarded to local authorities in 2010 with Cavan County Council receiving €1.9 million, Cllr. Smyth said that it is "right and proper that the Government provides this funding"

"Things are tight in terms of the national finances and I really must pay tribute to my Fianna Fáil colleague, Minister for Housing, Michael Finnernan TD for obtaining this amount of money."

These enhancements for some of the most vulnerable in our society will mean dramatic improvements in their quality of life and will enable more elderly people to stay in their own homes instead of nursing homes. Vitally, local construction jobs will be supported and the €100 million nationally will act as a very significant stimulus to our economy. Smyth meets with Government Ministers:

Local Fianna Fáil County Councillor, Niamh Smyth met with a number of Government Ministers last weekend in Sligo. Cllr. Smyth was attending a Fianna Fáil Local Authority Members Forum on Local Government Reform.
A wide ranging discussion took place on how best to develop Local Government in the years ahead and how it should be funded. Cllr. Smyth was attending in her capacity as the Connaught / Ulster Ard Comhairle Representative for Councillors.

Speaking following the days discussions, Cllr. Smyth said “I feel that Ministers Dempsey, O’Cuiv, O’Keefe and Carey really listened to us and took on board many of our ideas about how best to provide services locally to people.”

Bailieborough Cancer Fund:
The Bailieborough Cancer Fund Committee is now 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.

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