Bailieborough News. April 15th 2024. Matthew J. Cullen.
St. Annes Green Group: Spring has sprung. The Daffodils are blooming and the bees are buzzing. The St. Annes Green Group was established in 2021, to be an active participant in the actions laid out by Pope Francis in his Laudato Si encyclical. To date the group has participated in many biodiversity actions throughout the Bailieborough area, including mass bulb planting, outdoor nature classroom at the Town Lake, tree planting initiative, and a public SEAI energy meeting for businesses. The group have lot more initiatives in the pipeline and they would love parishioners to join their group of enthusiastic nature lovers. If interested, please contact Eilish (086 827 3470) or Fr. Ultan (bailieboro2@kilmorediocese.ie).
Bailieborough ‘Active Age’ Group: Next social meeting is on Tuesday, April 23rd in the Courthouse from 2pm to 4pm. A warm welcome to all.
Knock: Bailieborough Church Choirs have been invited to provide music at the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock on Saturday, August 9th, 2024. St. Anne’s Church Choir are having rehearsals on Tuesday evenings in the Church at 6.30pm. All are welcome.
Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: “Thank you” to Knockbride Variety Show for their very generous donation of €6000 . 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.
Deepest Sympathy: Mary Neacy (formerly McConnell), Relaghbeg and Drumbannon, Bailieborough, Co Cavan passed away on Sunday, 7th April 2024 peacefully in the Green Park Nursing Home, Armagh. Mary was predeceased by her son Pete and daughter Ann, her partner Gabriel, brother James and sister Nita.
Mary will be sadly missed by Peter McConnell and her family Pat, Johnny, Maura, Eddie and James, brother Eddie (UK), daughters-in-law Helen, Jacqueline, Sharon and Camilla, sons-in-law Raul and Stephen, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Mary’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Church, Bailieborough on Tuesday, April 9th and afterwards, Mary’s remains were laid to rest in Moynalty cemetery.
Bridge: Bridge Results: Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024: First: Michael McNicholas and Geraldine Columb. Second: Brendan and Colette Gavin. Third: Kathleen McGardle and Mary Lynch. Best Gross: Betty McCafferty and Sean Kellegher.
Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening in the Bailie Hotel at 7.00pm (please note earlier starting time) and new members are always welcome.
Congratulations and Well Done: Congratulations to all the Killann Community Games Swimmers who took part in the Cavan Community Games, Swimming Finals on Saturday afternoon last.
It was a fantastic afternoon with lots of medals and personal bests for everyone.
We have four swimmers who have qualified for the National Finals being held in Kilkenny in June. Mark U14 Breast, Sophia U14 Breast, Alana U16 Free and Tatiana U16 Back.
Wishing you all the best in Kilkenny in June in the Nationals.
Thankyou to all the parents who brought the kids along to what was a very enjoyable but HOT afternoon.
Jiving Lessons: Come along and learn to Jive on Thursday nights from 8.00pm to 9.30pm at the Clubhouse at St. Anne’s Park. No partner needed.
Regretted Death: Ken Jones, Maxwell Court, Cootehill and formerly Bailieborough, Co Cavan and Surrey, U.K. passed away suddenly on Thursday, 4th April 2024.
Deeply regretted by his son Pauric and daughter Diane and all his family and friends.
Following a short Prayer Service in Clarke’s Funeral Home, Bailieborough on Monday, April 8th , Ken’s remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery.
Bailieborough Library: Book Club: Next meeting is on Tuesday, April 30th at 6.30pm and the book for discussion will be ‘A Spool of Blue Thread’ by Anne Tyler and is now available at the Library desk. New members are always welcome!
Craft Group meets every Friday at 10.30am and new members are always welcome.
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 last Wednesday of each month from 2.15pm-4.30pm. Next month’s is on Wednesday, May 1st. 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.
Regretted Death: The death has occurred of Maeve Maguire (née Smyth) Mullinacre, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan and formerly of Relaghbeg, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan. Maeve, wife of the late Tom, passed away peacefully in her 91st year on Thursday, April 4th, 2024 in the wonderful care of staff at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, surrounded by her adoring family Tomas, Blaithín, Siobhan and Fiona. Maeve was lovingly cared for by the staff at Silverstream Nursing Home, Duleek.
Maeve will be sadly missed by her extended family, Emer, Kieran, John and Cameron, beloved grandchildren Abi, Clara, Jared, Ella and Dylan, sisters Geraldine and Margo, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives and friends. Maeve was predeceased by her parents Mary and Thomas Smyth and siblings Phil, Carmel and Angela.
Maeve’s Funeral Mass took place in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ballyconnell on Sunday, April 7th and afterwards, Maeve’s remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.
Darkness into Light, Bailieborough: ‘Darkness into Light’, Bailieborough will take place on the morning of Saturday, May 11th at 4.15am.
REGISTRATION EVENING: We will be holding a registration on Friday 26th April, in The Lemon Tree bar on Barrack Street, between 6 and 8pm. Come along and show your support for Pieta House. T-shits are available on the night for those who register. You Can still register on-line at https://www.darknessintolight.ie/sign-up
REFRESHMENTS: We will be providing refreshments after the event in the Community School again this year on 11th May 2024. We are asking any keen bakers to support the event and donate something. Anything being donated can be left in Nomad Coffee (Shercock Road) during the day of 10th May or in The Lemon Tree (Barrack Street) that evening between 6 and 8pm.
COLLECTION DATES: To help with costs involved in hosting our DIL Bailieborough 2023 event, we are holding collection dates on Friday 3rd May and Saturday 4th May in the following locations;
Friday 3rd May in Supervalu between 11am and 3pm.
Saturday 4th May in Tesco between12 and 3pm.
All donations are 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.
Walk, Jog or Run: Now that the evenings are getting longer again, there will be 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: Hurling Club News 14th April 2024:
Senior/county squads; Unfortunately the club Seniors were given a walkover by St.Malachys in the Spring League. Training will continue in preparation for the next round.
The county side had a good win over Warwickshire in the first round of the Lory Meagher Cup in Kingspan Breffni on Saturday last with our men Liam, Jack Barry, Jack McGuinness and Nicky all playing significant roles. A huge test next weekend as they take on the favourites Fermanagh in Brewster Park.
County U20s prepare for All Ireland C semi final in early May v Monaghan.
County U17s had a great result in drawing with neighbours Monaghan on Friday in the Celtic challenge. Next up is trip to Fermanagh also.
U8/10/12/14/16/18; Under 12/14/16 club training Wednesday 6-7pm on the astro at Bailieboro Celtic AFC.
Under 12 Monaghan League will begin in the next weeks tbc.
Under 8 and under 10s await the start of the Monaghan blitzes on May 1st.
The week ahead;
Wednesday; U12/14/16 training 6-7pm astro at Bailieboro Celtic AFC.
Thursday; Adult training 8-9pm, Bailieboro Celtic AFC astro.
Saturday; Lory Meagher Cup round 2 away to Fermanagh 2pm tbc. Celtic Challenge v Fermanagh time tbc.
Sunday;.Adult spring league 12pm venue tbc.
Club contacts;
U8/10/12; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.
U14/16/18/; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.
Senior; Adam Baldwin 087 962 2206.