Bailieborough News. February 10th 2025. Matthew J. Cullen
Home Energy Grants: Killann Parish Green Group have organised Drop-in Information Clinics every Friday during February in Bailieborough Courthouse, Lower Main Street between 11.00am and 1.00pm. There will be guidence on SEAI grants and how to make an application. All are welcome.
Bailieborough Mid Summer and Town Events: Bailieborough St Patrick’s Day Parade is back. We had a great response to our first meeting, but we will need more people to help out stewarding at the Parade! If anyone can spare a couple of hours to help out, please contact any member of the committee.
The next meeting is scheduled for Monday 24th February at 7.30pm in The Bailieborough Business Centre, Shercock road. All welcome.
All floats welcome. Vintage cars, bikes and tractors. Comedy floats, Sports clubs and all Business floats, welcome.
Entry of floats is FREE of charge.
Great chance to promote your business club etc.
P R I Z E S
Best Comedy Float.
€100 euro for every juvenile club that enters the Parade.
Best Commercial Float gets a trophy.
Best Window trophy.
The Parade takes place on Monday, March 17th, commencing at 2.30pm.
Storm Assistance: Please contact Community Welfare for information on supports available, to cover any loss of food, due to the electric outages caused by the recent storm. Application forms available from Intreo, Cavan at 0818 405060.
100 Mile Challenge: Kevin Carolan will undertake the 100 Mile Challenge in February, to help raise funds for the The Mater Hospital Foundation. Kevin who had successful surgery there, hopes to complete the challenge and would appreciate your support by donating to https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/KevinCarolan8512 We as a community wish Kevin, the very best of luck.
Pop-Up Alzheimer Cafe: Featuring a guest speaker on maintaining positive mental health. Music and refreshments on Wednesday, February 19th from 2.00pm to 4.00pm, in Bailieborough Courthouse. For more information, please contact, Mildred on 087 259 3736 or James on 086 858 2047. All welcome.
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 25th February, 2025 in The Courthouse, Lr. Main St, from 2-4pm. Everyone very welcome. Active Age is open to all Men and Women.
West Knockbride N.S.: Brown Coin Collection Fundraiser: We are arranging a brown coin collection for the school in the first week of March.
Could children please bring coins to the school during the first week of March.
Please support this fundraiser and help us raise vital funds for our school.
If anybody in the community wishes to donate some brown coins who do not have children in the school they can do so.
Thank you for your support.
Bridge: Bridge every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Bailie Hotel.New members 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.
Bailieborough Library:
The craft group takes place every Friday at 11am in the Library.
Indoor Bowling: Indoor Bowling takes place in the Community Centre, Bailieborough on Wednesdays at 8.00pm until mid-April. New members always welcome.
Line Dancing: Line Dancing takes place every Tuesday evening in the Courthouse, Lr. Main Street at 8.15pm. 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.
East Cavan Gaels:East Cavan Gaels Hurling Club News 10th February 2025:
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Juvenile presentation; We lost this presentation to the storm but it will be rescheduled for Friday 21st February tbc.
Senior/U8/10/12/14/16/18;
Seniors will return to training soon in preparation for the Ulster Spring League. New adult players are always very welcome.
Match report on Cavans good performance in defeat to London in Ruislip on Sunday last on Facebook and the East Cavan Gaels app. Congratulations to Philip McKeon on making his senior intercounty debut! Next up is a rearranged trip to Mayo next Sunday.
U20s are with Pat O’Flaherty with the county squad and played Fermanagh on Saturday last.
U17s with county have training on Mondays in Kingspan Breffni.
U15s county Mondays 6-7.15 on the 3G at Kingspan Breffni.
After school has returned. None this coming week but the welcome return of Bailieborough to the roster from next week. More info next week.
The week ahead;
Wednesday; No Shercock after school this week.
Thursday;
Friday; No Mullagh after school this week.
Sunday; Mayo v Cavan, Tooreen NHL Div 3 2.30pm.
Club contacts;
Kathryn O’Flynn 087 244 1371.
U8/10/12; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.
U14/16/18Senior; Adam Baldwin 087 962 2206.