Bailieborough News. April 28th 2025. Matthew J. Cullen
Poetry Day: Poetry Day Ireland is on Thursday, May 1st an we’re very excited about the event we have planned.
Join us this Thursday for FREE May Day Poetry Readings in Bailieborough Library. Beginning at 6.30pm there will be a showcase of images and poems produced by participants of our Poetry Photo Walk with Suella Wynne and Poetry Workshop with Mairéad Donnellan.
Following the showcase there will be readings by Mairéad Donnellan, Paddy Halligan and Ethan Kelly at Bailieborough Library. Free admission. All welcome.
Bailiebororough Tidy Towns: The Bailiebororough Tidy Towns committee 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.
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 15th are:
First: Margaret Carolan and Bríd Murray.
Second:Tony Carolan and Marie McNicholas.
Third: Rosaleen Mackey and Rosena Jordan.
Best Gross;Margaret Carolan and Bríd Murray.
Bridge every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Bailie Hotel. New members always welcome.
Regretted Death: The death has occurred of Ann P Brady (née Greally),
Kells Road, Bailieborough, Cavan / Ballygar, Galway.
Ann P Brady née Greally, Kells Road, Bailieborough, Co Cavan and formerly of St. Brendan’s, Ballygar, Co. Galway passed away on Monday, 21st April 2025, peacefully in the loving care of the wonderful staff of Med 5, Cavan General Hospital.
Ann was predeceased by her husband Pat, her parents Annie and John, sisters Mary and Peggy, brothers Mattie and Michael and her son-in-law Joe Flannery.
Ann will be forever loved and sadly missed by her daughter Veron Flannery, son Fergal and daughter-in-law Denise, daughter Eimear and partner Kevin, her grandchildren Finola, Ross, Clíodhna, Tadhg, Nessa and Fionn, great grandchildren Seánie, Síofra, Ffion, Sadhbh, Frankie and Siún, her nephews, niece, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Ann’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Friday, April 25th and afterwards, Ann’s remains were laid to rest in St. Anne’s Cemetery.
Bailieborough Community Hub presents: ‘Thrive Together’–A community Wellness Day. A day of Renewal, Reflection and Refocus, takes place on Saturday, May 10th from 10.00am to 4.00pm, at the Bailieborough Courthouse and Bridewell. Booking is essential!! Please email: bailieboroughcreativehub@gmail.com or call Caroline at 087 176 2628. Free workshop suitable for over 18’s.
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.
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 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.
Regretted Death: The death has occurred of Kate Jane O’Reilly, Corodoagh, Tunnyduff, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan.
The death has occurred of Kate Jane O’ Reilly, Corodoagh, Tunnyduff, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away on Friday 25th April 2025, peacefully in the care of the staff of Cavan General Hospital.
Kate Jane was recently predeceased by her brother Eugene, parents, brothers Pat and Benny and her sister Marion.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her nephews Jim, Gene, Vincent, Declan and her niece Annamarie, grand nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Kate Jane’s Funeral Mass took place in St.Brigid’s Church, Knockbride West on Sunday, April 27th and afterwards, Kate Jane’s remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.
Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd:
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.
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 28th April 2025
Senior; Lory Meagher Cup round 3; Cavan 3-24 Lancashire 2-14.
Another good result as Cavan continued their impressive start. A wee break before a semi final fixture away to Longford in two weeks.
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;
Tain U14 begins next week away to St.Aidens.
U12s have completed the Monaghan Spring league and have a wee break until the full league from early June.
The week ahead:
Wednesday; Senior training on the astro at 8pm.
Thursday; U12/14/16 training 8pm astro.
Club contacts;
Kathryn O’Flynn 087 244 1371.
U8/10/12; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.
U14/16/18 Senior; Adam Baldwin 087 962 220614.