Bailieborough News. July 15th 2024. Matthew J. Cullen.
Bailieborough Town Initiative: As part of the Town Centre First /Hometown Architect initiative in Bailieborough, a community engagement session, led by Frank Cooney Architects, which will include a walkabout of the town, will take place on Thursday evening 18th July at 6pm. Anyone who would like to participate is asked to meet outside the Library in Bailieborough at 6pm. Local businesses and community members are encouraged to attend to give their input and suggestions into proposals for the development of a new linkage from Main Street to Thomas Street carpark.
‘Come and Try’: Orienteering Come and Try Event Coming to Bailieborough
Cavan Sports Partnership are hosting a ‘Come and Try’ Orienteering event at Castle Lake Forest, Bailieborough on Thursday 25th of July at 6pm.
Orienteering is a fun sport suitable sport that requires you to find your way from one point to another using only a map and your brains. Participants will be given a map with the locations of the checkpoints circled and must find these in the correct sequence. The aim is to complete the course as quickly as possible.
This is an event suitable for all, children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
The event is free but places are limited and pre-registration is required.
To book a place please click link below
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/939293140067?aff=oddtdtcreator
Lough An Leagh: Annual Moonwalk: The Annual, Lough An Leagh ‘Moonwalk’ will take place on Saturday, July 20th at 7.00pm. Departing from the Mass Rock picnic area. €10 entry, with all proceeds donated to local Cancer charities. Refreshments served afterwards. All are 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.
Blessing of the Graves: The Blessing of the Graves will take place on the following dates: Killann Old Cemetery, Saturday, August 17th at 7.00pm, St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Shercock, Sunday, August 18th immediately after 11.30am Mass and St. Annes Cemetery, Bailieborough on Sunday, September 1st at 12 noon.
Bailieborough Craft Club: Outing to Mullingar from Bailieborough, dinner on the way home in Killian’s Lodge Hotel in Mullagh on Thursday, July 18th cost €50. For further details, please phone Bridget on 087 960 5565.
Regretted Death: The death has occurred of John McBride, Creeslough, Relaghbeg, Bailieborough, Cavan / Tierworker, Meath.
John McBride, Creeslough, Relaghbeg, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan and formerly of Cricklewood, London, UK, passed away on Wednesday, 10th July 2024, peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. John was predeceased by his parents Paddy and Tessie.
Sadly missed by his heartbroken family, his wife Cathy, sons Seán and Lochlann, sisters Mary, Pauline and Lisa, mother and father in law Muriel and Michael Hoban, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends Mickey, Eamon and families, extended family and friends.
John’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Patrick’s Church, Tierworker on Saturday, July 13th and afterwards John’s remains were laid to rest in Moybologue Cemetery.
Bailieborough Walking Group:
Wednesday, July 17th : Killann/Shercock. Moderate Walk, Approx. 1.5hours. Leaving Tesco carpark at 6.50pm. Meeting at St. Annes Church, Killann. Walk commencing at 7.15pm.
Wednesday, July 24th : Lough an Leagh, Moderate walk, Approx. 1.5hours. Walk commencing at the Picnic Area, Lough an Leagh at 7.15pm. Leaving Tesco carpark at 6.55pm. All welcome.
Knock Pilgrimage: The Diocesan Pilgrimage led by our Parish takes place on Friday, August 9th—Feast of St. Felim. To book a seat on the bus, which will depart from St. Annes Church, Bailieborough, please submit a €10 deposit to the Parish Office. Further details of time of departure, will be announced later.
Bailieborough Creative Hub: Bailieborough Creative Hub presents their annual Summer Showcase 2024, with the opening taking place on Saturday, July 20th at 2.30pm in Bailieborough Library and will run until Saturday, August 3rd.
Every 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.
Regretted Death: Mary Murray (née Lynch), Gortletteragh, Co Leitrim and formerly of Bracklin, Baileborough, Co. Cavan, passed away on Wednesday, July 10th 2024, peacefully, in the loving care of the nurses and palliative care staff of Arus Carolan Nursing Home, Mohill, Co. Leitrim.
Mary was predeceased by her parents Jimmy and Margaret and brothers, Michael and Charlie. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Gus, sister Margaret (Newry), brothers John (Navan) and Pat (Colchester) sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews, relatives and friends.
Mary’s Funeral Mass took place in St Mary’s Church, Gortletteragh on Saturday 13th July and afterwards, Mary’s remains were laid to rest in Farnaught Cemetery.
Bailieborough Library: All new Lego table at Bailieborough Library, just ask behind the desk for some bricks!
Summer Stars Storytime every Wednesday this July and August from 2:30-3pm, all ages welcome!
Craft Group meets every Friday at 10.30am and new members are always welcome.
Line Dancing: Has finished in the Courthouse and will resume on Tuesday, August 27th at 8.15pm.
Congratulations and Well Done: Congratulations and Well Done to local Camogie players, Caoimhe Smith, Rebecca Clarke, Eavan O’Sullivan, Ellie Halpin and Siun O’Sullivan, who were part of the Cavan Under 16 Camogie team who defeated Wicklow in the Under 16C All Ireland Camogie Championship Final held in Abbottstown, on Sunday last.
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: Hurling Club News :Hurling Club News 15th July 2024
Senior; Monaghan SHL Final: Inniskeen 2-23, East Cavan Gaels 4-14.
Hard luck to our Seniors as they went down to a good Inniskeen side in the final on Thursday last in a very entertaining game. No time to lick wounds as the Cavan championship begins on Monday away to Mullahoran.
U8/10/12/14/16/18;
The Under 12s head for Truagh Gaels on Tuesday next in the league as we got washed out last Tuesday.
The U16s had a good workout away to Enniskillen on Monday last. No game this week.
U14s are out next week in the Fermanagh league.
Under 8 and under 10s are now on a well earned summer break. We will return with our indoor season again hopefully in early September.
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.