Bailieborough News. October 23rd 2023. Matthew J. Cullen.
Halloween ‘Fright Night’: Fright Night is back again!!
Join us for an evening full of fun and scares at the Bailieborough Town Lake from 7.00pm on Monday evening next, October 30th. Bigger and better than ever. Suitable for all ages. Car parking available at the Community Centre, Community School or the Church Carpark on the Virginia Road side. No parking available at the event location.. Fancy dress and lights display. If the lake floods, we will have music, fun, games and fancy dress in the car park too. Tickets are €5 per person for the ‘Scary Walk’. The main sponsor this year is Link Credit Union. Contact Tony at 086 399 3430, for further information.
Bailieborough Creative Hub: Come and join us to celebrate the launch of the new mural, on the Shercock Road in Bailieborough, on Saturday 28th October at 10.30am, everyone is welcome.
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to family, Brendan, Sharon, Martin and Jacinta, daughter-in-law Soo, son-in-law Wayne, grandchildren, brothers Jimmy and Matt, sisters Bridie and Anna, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends on the death of Brendan Fay, Lisnalee, Bailieborough, Co Cavan, who passed away on Saturday, 21st October ,2023 peacefully at Fairlawns Nursing Home, Bailieborough. Brendan was predeceased by his wife Maura.
Brendan’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Church, Bailieborough on Tuesday, October 24th and afterwards, Brendan’s remains were laid to rest in St. Annes 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.
Bridge Results: Bridge is back for the new season, with a seven table Howell in the Bailie Hotel on Tuesday, October 3rd last and the winners were: First: Mona McCormack and Tony Carolan, Second: Geraldine Columb and Michael McNicholas and Third: Brendan Gavin and Colette Gavin.
Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening in the Bailie Hotel at 7.30pm and new members are always welcome.
Indoor Bowling: Indoor Bowling continues in the Community Centre, Bailieborough on Wednesday evenings at 8.00pm. New members welcome and free tuition for beginners will be provided.
Legion of Mary: A meeting of the local Legion of Mary will take place in St. Annes Church on Wednesday evening, October 25th at 7.30pm. New members welcome.
Bailieborough Model School: Air Fryer Cookery Demo:
Air Fryer Cookery Demo being held on Friday, November 10th in Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA clubhouse (A82W654) at 8pm by Bailieborough Model School Parents Association.
Come and see some quick and healthy family friendly recipes, cooked on the night, sample the food and a raffle on the night to win an airfryer and other spot prizes.
Admission €10 on the door.
A great night to be had. Tea,Coffee and light refreshments served on the night. All welcome.
Bailieborough Library: Book Club: With our next book club meeting taking place on Tuesday next, October 31st (Halloween), it feels appropriate that the next book is ‘The Witches of Vardo’ by Anya Bergman.
All are welcome and copies of the book are available in Bailieborough Library.
FREE Mindfulness story time and Art workshop for children
aged 8-12yrs at the Library on Wednesday, November 1st from 2.30-4.30pm. Booking essential and places are limited.
Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to loving husband Jim, children John (Natasha), Ciara (Rob) and Deirdre (Derek), much cherished grandchildren Lochlann, Conor, Luca, Robyn, Jaxon and Cillian, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends on the death of Christine Tierney (nee O’Callaghan), Corravilla, Bailieborough, Co Cavan and late of Boyle, Co Roscommon, who passed away on Friday, 20th October 2023 peacefully, surrounded by her family after a short illness, at Cavan General Hospital. Christine was predeceased by her parents Micheál and Nellie O’Callaghan.
Christine’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Brigid’s Church, Knockbride East on Monday, October 23rd and afterwards, Christine’s remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.
Tractor Run: Tunnyduff Tractor Run will take place on Sunday, November 5th . Registration from 10.30am and the run leaves Tunnyduff Hall at 12 noon sharp. Entry is €20. Tractors, cars, bikes and lorries all welcome. Proceeds in aid of MS Cavan.
Bailieborough Active Age Group: The next Social Gathering will be on Tuesday, October 31st from 2.00pm to 4.00pm, in the Courthouse, Lower Main St. (Entrance through the side door). All welcome.
Friends of the Castle Lake and Catchment Area: All are invited to a Guided Tour of Friends of the Castle Lake Catchment, ‘New Signage Installations’ at the Castle Lake and Forest on Sunday afternoon next, October 29th at 2.30pm. People are asked to meet at the Cavan Road Carpark. Everyone is very welcome to attend.
Bailieborough Craft Group: The Group meets every Friday from 10am-12.30pm in the Library and new members are always welcome regardless of talents or skills.
Careers: Thinking of changing career, need advice on careers, educational needs, CV help, interview skills – CMETB (Cavan Monaghan Education and Training Board) will facilitate a FREE drop in service at the Library on the first Thursday of each month from 2pm-4.30pm. No appointment is necessary.
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.
FREE Lecture in the Library: on this Thursday, October 26th at 7.30pm by Dr Ida Milne – ‘Spanish Flu and Sinn Féin: Disease as a propaganda Tool’
Dr Ida Milne is a social historian who specialises in the impact of disease on Irish Society and Protestant identity in independent Ireland. Her PhD research was on the 1918-19 influenza pandemic in Ireland and she is author of Stacking the Coffins, Influenza War and Revolution in Ireland. In this talk, she explores the interesting impact of the influenza pandemic on the revolutionary movement, and how Sinn Fein quickly adopted the disease as a propaganda tool. Fate played a role in the crucial December 1918 General Election, held as the flu raged.All welcome.
October—Month of the Rosary: The Rosary will be recited for the month of October in St. Annes Church , Bailieborough. Everyone is welcome and we look forward to new members joining us.
Children’s Disco: West Knockbride Parents Accociation will hold a ‘Kids Halloween Disco’ for all ages in Tunnyduff Hall on Friday, October 27th from 6.30pm to 8.00pm. 10 mins from Bailieborough. €5 entry. Sweets for sale. Tea and coffee for adults and water or juice for kids. All proceeds will go to St. Brigid’s National School.
Rehab Care, Bailieborough: Coffee Morning: RehabCare Bailieborough, the Care division of the Rehab Group, which supports 4,000 people across the country, is hosting a fundraising event called “A Cup of Care” on Thursday next, October 26th from 11 am to 12.30pm at Rehab Care (at the back of the BDA building on the Shercock Road). 100% of funds raised locally will stay locally! We would love to see you on the day and welcome your support of the work we do. All support and donations will be greatly appreciated.
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.
Bailieborough Shamrocks G.F.C.: Please remember that the Shamrocks Bingo takes place in the Club House at St. Anne’s Park and also online every Tuesday at 8.00pm. Great prizes to be won!
Christmas Shoebox Appeal: “Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal has started. Crèches, schools, businesses or individuals can order leaflets and other resources online at www.teamhope.ie
Closing date is Friday, 10th November. For shoebox collections, contact local coordinators Hazel on 0879903520 or Edna 087630020.
Walk, Jog or Run: Now that the evenings are getting short again we will be starting back, running and walking for all levels, beginners and advanced. Fun and free, social gathering in the Chapel car park, Lake Shore, Bailieborough at 8pm. All old and new people welcome. It’s a well lit up run. Stretch before and afterwards, every Monday and Wednesday evening.
East Cavan Gaels GAA Club –
Table Quiz;
Save the date. Friday 1st December in The Square Bar, Bailieborough. This is always a good social occasion as well as a good fundraiser for the club. All support is much appreciated.
Club contacts;
U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.
U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.
Looking forward to seeing you all at THE 18th GALLANT 5KM/10KM CHALLENGE: In aid of St Christopher’s Hospice Cavan which takes place on Saturday 28th October 2023. This year’s event will as usual start and finish at Mac Seains Bar, Cornafean and will be marked out and stewarded along the route to guide you along the way to whichever distance you decide to participate in. Over the previous 17 years the Challenge has been an outstanding success raising €470,000 for this wonderful cause. There will be loads of surprises and craic on the day and it will be a fantastic day for the family. Entry fee on the day to participate in the Challenge is voluntary. Registration for the Challenge takes place from 12 noon and Challenge kicks off at 1pm sharp. Anyone wishing to donate to this very worthy cause can do so by leaving donations in the Village Foodstore Crossdoney. All donations are greatly accepted. Sponsorship cards or information on the Challenge are available from St Christopher’s Hospice 049-4332999, Ciaran Weir 086-0753309, and the Village Foodstore in Crossdoney. Please COME ALONG and support this worthy cause!!