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Bailieborough News. May 5th 2025. Matthew J. Cullen
/in News /by PetraBest Wishes: Best wishes are extended to the pupils of St. Annes National School who will make their first Communion in St. Annes Church on Saturday next, May 10th at 11.00am.
Bailieborough Walking Group: Wednesday, 7th May- Castle Lake Bailieborough:
(Moderate)Walk 1.5hrs (Easy) 1hr. Walk commences at 7.15pm at the Main Car Park. (Drumkeery Entrance) Off the L3515.
Wed 14th May -Deerpark Forest, Virginia.
(Easy) Walk 1.5 hrs approx. Leaving Tesco Carpark at 6.50pm. Walk commencing at Virginia Rugby Club Entrance to Deerpark Forest at 7.15pm.
All welcome.
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.
Dawn Chorus Walk at Castle Lake on Sunday next, 11th May. Meet at the lakeshore car park at Lear. This carpark is accessible by taking the turn at the milk plant on the Shercock Road (R178) out of Bailieborough and continuing the L3515 for 2km and carpark is on the left (co-ordinates 53°56’22.9″N 6°58’51.3″W).
Tea and biscuits after walk at the picnic tables. Please do not bring any dogs. Beginners welcome.
Any further questions please contact Tom on 087 7585 023 or email
cavanbirdwatching@gmail.com Meet at 4.15am for 4.30am start at the lakeshore car park at Lear. Wear warm clothes. No dogs please. Tea and biscuits afterwards.
Bridge: The results for Tuesday April 22nd are:
First: Kathy O’Sullivan and Rosaleen Mackey.
Second: Brendan and Colette Gavin.
Third: Geraldine Columb and Michael McNicholas.
Best Gross: Kathy O’Sullivan and Rosaleen Mackey.
Bridge every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Bailie Hotel. New members always welcome.
Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.:Our U14 boys finished off their successful season with a presentation evening last week in the Bailie Hotel. A special thanks to Lorraine Harris for generously aranging the evening.
We had club Trustee, Raymond Gilsenan there to present trophies to the following players:
Most improved player – Daniel OReilly.
Top scorer – Cormac Doherty.
Coaches player of the year – Aodhan Byrne.
Players player of the year – Liam Filby.
Well done to all players, coaches and parents involved with this team, hopefully there is more to come in the future.
Lourdes: A number of places have become available on the Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes taking place from Friday 30th May to Wednesday 4th June. Anyone wishing to travel should contact Cavan Travel 049 43361 222 or for the Assisted Pilgrim Section contact Fr Tom Mannion 087 9170 879 as soon as possible.
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.
Bailieborough Active Age Group: Next meeting is on Tuesday, May 20th , 2025 in The Courthouse, Lr. Main St, from 2-4pm. Everyone very welcome. Active Age is open to all Men and Women.
Blessing of the Graves: The following are the dates and times of the Blessing of the Graves in Killann Parish: Killann: Saturday, August 16th at 5.00pm. Shercock: Sunday, August 17th following the 11.30am Mass and Bailieborough : Sunday, September 12th at 12 noon.
Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: A massive “Thank you” to the Royal Breffni Vintage Club for their generous donation of €8233.69. Thank you to everyone that organised the tractor run and for everyone that took part in it . We are very grateful for all the support.
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:
Following the incredible success of ‘Dying Minutes’ hosted earlier this year, we are delighted to announce that Bailieborough Drama Group will return to the Bailieborough Shamrock’s Clubhouse to perform the gripping and darkly comedic play on Friday, June 6th at 8.00pm.
Already sold out in the Ramor Theatre, this provides an opportunity to see the cast you all know and love to see perform in the unique setting of Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA.
Tickets cost €15 (excl booking fee) and are available from the club.
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 East Cavan Gaels Hurling Club News 5th May 2025
Senior; County lads in preparation for a hugely important game away to Longford in the Lory Meagher Cup on Saturday next.
Club seniors preparing for the Monaghan Senior League which begins in early June.
County U15 and U17s have games upcoming in the next few weeks.
U8/10/12/14/16/18;
U16s had a positive win against Lisnaskea on Monday last to round out the League phase, two wins and a narrow defeat in competitive games have really helped these lads develop.
The first round of the U14 was lost to the bank holiday and will be refixed. We will host Lisnaskea in round 2.
U12s have completed the Monaghan Spring league and will get ready for some Cavan competition.
The week ahead;
Wednesday; Senior training on the astro at 8pm.
Thursday; U12/14/16 training 8pm astro.
Sunday; Longford v Cavan Glennon Bros Pearse Park 2pm.
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.
Bailieborough News. April 28th 2025. Matthew J. Cullen
/in News /by PetraPoetry 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.
Bailieborough News. April 21st 2025. Matthew J. Cullen Bailiebororough Tidy Towns
/in News /by PetraThe 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.