Bailieborough News. April 21st 2025. Matthew J. Cullen Bailiebororough Tidy Towns
The Bailiebororough Tidy Towns committee wish to thank all who supported our Spring Clean Day. It was a great success.
We now need volunteers to help put up hanging baskets and to help water those baskets. A vehicle with a tow bar is needed for this task. We would appreciate any help you can give us.
Contact Bernie Rahill at Turning Heads Hair Salon on 086 8358230 or any Tidy Town’s committee member.
Poetry Day: Book your place now for the Poetry Photo Walk on Poetry Day, 1st May 2025. This year’s theme is aptly, ‘May Day’.
Only 12 places available for the Photo Walk and Workshop (over 18s).
All are welcome to an evening of Poetry Readings from 6.30pm in Bailieborough Library.
This event is supported by Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann through the Bright Ideas Bursary.
Hosted by me, Suella Wynne and Máiread Donnellan.
Readings by workshop participants, Paddy Halligan, Máiread Donnellan and more.
Killann Choral Society Choir: Practise for the Choir takes place in St. Annes Chapel, at 7.30pm on Monday evenings. New members are very welcome to join.
Bridge: The results for Tuesday, April 8th are: First: Seán Kelleher and Betty McCaffrey. Second : Margaret Carolan and Bríd Murray. Third: Patti Clarke and Rose Brennan. Fourth: Vera Bell and Una Stafford. Best Gross: Seán Kelleher and Betty McCaffrey.
Bridge every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. in the Bailie Hotel. New members always welcome.
Regretted Death: The death has occurred of Sean O’Callaghan,Relaghan, Shercock, Co. Cavan.
Sean O’Callaghan, Relaghan, Shercock, Co Cavan, passed away on Monday, 14th April 2025, peacefully at Beaumont Hospital Dublin, surrounded by his loving family. Sean was predeceased by his parents Catherine and Thomas O’Callaghan, his beloved nephew Noel Larkin and his grandson Baby Jack Farrelly.
Sean will be sadly missed by his devoted wife Olive, adored children Sean (Helen), Andrew (June), Teresa (Padraig), Diane (Graham) and Veronica (John), his sisters Patricia Larkin, Maureen Sengupta, Rose Raymond (Surrey, England) and brother Noel, his grandchildren Andrew, Adam, Grace, David, Leon and Shannon, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Sean’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Wednesday, April 16th and afterwards Sean’s remains were laid to rest in St. Anne’s Cemetery.
Lough Derg Holy Year Pilgrimage: One day retreat organised by Saint Vincent DePaul will take place on Sunday, May 4th. Bus leaving Bailieborough Community Centre at 7.30am. For further information and booking, please contact John on 086 055 4578 or Pat on 086 063 5856. Expressions of interest before mid-April, please!
New Al-Anon Meeting in Bailieborough: Meetings take place every Thursday evening at 7.30pm, in the Beckscourt Community Centre, (A82 D928). For details, please contact: 087 132 1462. All welcome. AL-ANON is a mutual support programme for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking.
Bailieborough Celtic A.F.C.: Congratulations to our U14 Boys, and their coaches Kevin and Stephen, who won the CMUL U14 Championship last week.
These boys have been on an unbelievable unbeaten run of 14 games and clinched the league with their 7th win in a row.
Bailieborough Active Age Group: Next meeting is on Tuesday, May 6th , 2025 in The Courthouse, Lr. Main St, from 2-4pm. Everyone very welcome. Active Age is open to all Men and Women.
Cavan Sports Partnership: New Stand up Paddleboarding Programmes for Teens and Adults, Coming to Bailieborough!
Teens 6 week programme starting Tuesday 6th May from 6pm-7pm at Town Lake, Bailieborough.
Adult 6 week programme starting Tuesday 6th May from 7.15pm-8.15pm at Town Lake Bailieborough
Limited Places Available and Pre Registration essential.
Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: Thank you to Tesco, Bailieborough for their kind donation of €649 from the Tesco blue token collection. Your support is greatly appreciated.
The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd Committee is available to help Cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information, contact: Edel Fox 086 1004030.
Knockbride Variety Show: We will be presenting cheques from the proceeds of our 2025 show, to MS Cavan Branch and Cavan Branch Alzheimer in The Bridge Tavern, Canningstown on Saturday, April 26th at 9.30pm. Music on the night by Luke Carolan All welcome.
Bailieborough Library: The craft group takes place every Friday at 11am in the Library.
Leannes Line Dancing:“Leannes Linedancing ” in Bailieborough Courthouse on Tuesdays from 8 15pm to 10 pm All welcome.
Bailieborough Men’s Shed: Bailieborough ‘Men’s Shed’ is open every Tuesday morning from 10.00am to 1.00pm in the Bexcourt Centre, Shercock Road. New members are always most welcome.
St. Vincent De Paul: To request assistance from St. Vincent DePaul, please use, FREEPHONE 1800 677 777. Should your call be made during non office hours, please leave your details and you will receive a call back.
Bailiebororough Drama Group: Directed by Fergal Donnelly, Bailieborough Drama Group is delighted to present their production of ‘A&E’ in the Ramor Theatre on Thursday 29th and Friday 30th May at 8pm. Featuring a few familiar faces and some fresh ones too!!
Come along for an evening of entertainment and high energy in this darkly comedic play by Henry Hudson.
East Cavan Gaels: East Cavan Gaels Hurling Club News 21st April 2025
Senior; Lory Meagher Cup round 2; Cavan 2-20 Monaghan 1-14.
A good result on round two as the lads held off the Farney challenge on Saturday last in Kingspan Breffni. Next up is the visit of Lancashire on Saturday next.
On the club scene we have a few postponed games to catch up on in the Ulster spring league and training continues in preparation.
U8/10/12/14/16/18; The county U17s had a good win and performance v Leitrim on Saturday last. Well done to all and to our East Cavan Gaels men on the panel.
A hugely entertaining game brought about a good win by two points over St. Aidens in the Tain U16 league. Always positive when we get a win. Next up is a trip to Lisnaskea on Monday 28th .
The U14s start their Tain Campaign on Sunday next with a blitz.
The U12s did well v Inniskeen on Monday last and will have a final v Cootehill on the 28th in Cloghan.
Membership; Membership is now due and can be updated through the East Cavan Gaels Hurling Club App. Kathryn and Miriam will help those who need help on Wednesday in the Bailie Hotel from 8-9pm. Kathryn 087 2441371.
Club contacts;
Kathryn O’Flynn 087 244 1371.
U8/10/12; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.
U14/16/18Senior; Adam Baldwin 087 962 220614.