Bailieborough News. August 12th 2024. Matthew J. Cullen.

Knock Pilgrimage: A big ‘Thank You’ to all those from the Parish, who attended the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock. Congratulations to our combined choirs, who sung so beautifully and helped lift our hearts and minds to God. Pilgrims from around the country and abroad were lavish in their praise and as parishioners, we felt very proud to have such talented and committed choirs in our Parish. Thanks to the Pastoral Council for organising our readers and offertory procession and again, everyone acquitted themselves with distinction. Sincere thanks to our Parish Secretary for organising the buses and taking responsibility for ensuring transport ran smoothly on the day. Everyone can agree, that it was a lovely experience in Knock and all received a much appreciated spiritual boost as we move towards Autumn.

Bailieborough Rhythmic Dance Twirlers:

Rhythmic Dance Twirlers are currently looking for New members to join us.

Classes are held every Tuesday in the Bailieborough Courthouse from 5-7pm

and also every Friday, from 5-7pm in the Kingscourt Community Centre.

Boys and girls from age 4 are welcome.

Blessing of the Graves in Moybologue: The Blessing of the Graves in Moybologue takes place after the 10am Mass in Tierworker on Sunday next, August 18th.

Regretted Death: The death has occured of Rita Carolan, Lisnalea, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away on Monday, 5th  August 2024, peacefully at Fairlawns Nursing Home, Bailieborough, surrounded by her loving family. Rita was predeceased by her husband James and son Jimmy.

Deepest Sympathy is extended to Rita’s daughters, Deirdre (Noel), Imelda, Mairead (Declan), Roisín (Bernard), grandchildren Aoife, Andrew, Cian, Mark, Lauren, Jamie, Daniel and Jack, great grandchildren Eadha and Caelan, sister Bridie, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Rita’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Thursday, August 8th and afterwards, Rita’s remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery.

Bailieborough Heritage Society: Heritage Week –

Bailieborough Heritage presents: Famine Echoes of Bailieborough.

Saturday 24th August, from 3pm–4 pm.

A Promenade Theatre Event Starting at Town Lake Carpark, Bailieborough.

Refreshments afterwards.

Supported by Cavan Arts and Cavan Heritage offices. All welcome.

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.

Relaghbeg Fundraising Committee: ‘Family Fun Day’ at Smyths Bar, Relaghbeg on Sunday, August 25th  from 2pm until 5pm. Fittest Family challenge, Bouncy Castle, Outdoor games, Face Painting, Food and music by D.J Deano. Free entry and the event takes place in the field beside, Smyths Bar Relaghbeg. All welcome.

Volunteers Wanted: Are you available on Saturday, 24th  August? Bailieborough Heritage are performing a Promenade Theatre Event for Heritage Week. We would welcome adult volunteers to help us with this event, narrators, actors, musicians, marshals etc, Please ring 0872244159. Supported by Cavan Arts Office and Cavan Heritage Office.

Blessing of the Graves: The Blessing of the Graves will take place on the following dates: Killann Old Cemetery, Saturday next, August 17th at 7.00pm, St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Shercock, Sunday next, August 18th immediately after 11.30am Mass and St. Annes Cemetery, Bailieborough on Sunday, September 1st at 12 noon.

Bailieborough Walking Group:  

Wednesday, August 14th : Carnalynch, Bailieborough. Moderate Walk. 1.5 hours. Meeting at St. Annes Church carpark on the Virginia Road, Bailieborough. Walk commences at 7.15pm.

Wednesday, August 21st: Deerpark Forest, Virginia. Easy walk, 1—1.5hours. Leaving Tesco carpark at 6.50pm. Walk commencing at Virginia Rugby Club entrance to Deerpark Forest at 7.15pm.  All welcome.

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C. Soccer Academy for Girls: Training sessions will continue throughout the Summer, on Friday evenings from 5.45 to 6.45pm. All girls welcome.

Vincent’s Shop, Bailieborough: Customer Appreciation Day, will be held in the shop on Friday, August 16th at 11.00am. Bargains galore and raffle. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome.

Bailieborough Library: All new Lego table at Bailieborough Library, just ask behind the desk for some bricks!

Summer Stars Storytime every Wednesday this  August from 2:30-3pm, all ages welcome!

Craft Group meets every Friday at 10.30am and new members are always welcome.

Line Dancing: Line Dancing will resume on Tuesday, August 27th at 8.15pm in the Couthouse, Lr. Main St. New members are always welcome. 

Loughanleagh and Muff Heritage Trust: Thanks to all the walkers, runners and volunteers who participated in this year’s ‘Moonwalk’ on Loughanleagh, raising € 1,720 for local Cancer charities.

All Stars Programme: This year’s Cavan GAA All Stars program starts in Bailieborough on Friday next week, August 23rd at 5pm.

Please register if interested and share with others who may be also interested in the All Stars program.

Fun activities for children with additional needs.

If you would like volunteer to help or have someone that would like to participate please contact Mark Gilsenan on 087 4158919 for details.

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. .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.

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 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.  Stretch before and afterwards, every Monday and Wednesday evening.  

East Cavan Gaels:

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.