Bailieborough News. July 3rd 2023 . Matthew J. Cullen.

Parish Walk and Gathering: Sunday, July 23rd; The Parish Pastoral Council has designated Sunday, July 23rd as a Parish Day. People are invited to meet at the Community Centre at 1.30pm to participate in a leisurely 3km Walk from the Community Centre to the Brothers Graves in the wood and back again to the Community Centre for refreshments. Those who can’t participate in the walk are invited to the Community Centre for refreshments, music and chat at 3.oopm. This invitation is open to all age groups and all in our Parish community. Please let people know and reach out the hand of friendship to those who may need transport.

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.

Art Exhibition: Bailieborough Library is delighted to host an exhibition of artwork by local man Bobby Coote, star of the production ‘The Man Who Wanted to Fly’. The Exhibition was opened by local historian Eugene Markey on Thursday, June 29th , and will remain on view until end of July during Library opening hours! All are welcome!

Bailieborough Walking Group: 

Wednesday, July 5th: Barnagrow Lough, Knockbride: Medium Walk, approx 1.5 hrs. Leaving Tesco carpark at 6.45pm. Meeting at the Church of Ireland, Knockbride at 7.00pm—on the Canningstown/Shercock road. From there to follow our leader’s car to start of walk.

Wednesday, July 12th : Deerpark Forest, Virginia: Easy walk, 1—1.5 hrs. Approx. Leaving Tesco carpark at 6.50pm. Walk commencing at Virginia Rugby Club entrance to Deerpark Forest at 7.15pm. All welcome.

Blessing of the Graves, 2023: The Blessing of the Graves will take place in St. Annes Cemetery, Bailieborough on Sunday, September 3rd at 12 noon.

The Blessing of the Graves will take place in Killann Old Cemetery on Saturday, August 19th at 7.00pm and the Blessing of the Graves will take place at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Shercock on Sunday, August 20th, immediately after 11.30am, Mass. 

Bailieborough Library: FREE library book bag available at the Library for all children starting school in September 2023.

Fusion Dance School FREE Hip Hop dance workshops  on in the Library on Thursday July 27th  and Friday July 28th  at 2.30pm-3.45pm for children aged 8-12 years. This is part our #summerstar event program. Places will book out very quickly – ring 042 9665779 to book a place.

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 on Thursday, July 6th 2023 from 2pm-4.30pm. No appointment is necessary.

FREE study space and WIFI available here for all who are in the middle of studying. Other services for students include printing, photocopying, local history/history resources, reference books, public PCs, staff advice, comfortable warm spaces. All are welcome!

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C: Massive win for Bailieboro Celtic on Friday night last, as they advanced to the next round of the PM Blinds and Shutters Challenge Cup, with a 2-1 win against Premier Division side Bellurgan United at The Vale. Brilliant performance from all the lads in what was a very impressive win against a tough Premier Division side, as Bailieboro maintain their undefeated run.

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 Red Cross: Please support Bailieborough Red Cross.

We have been selected as one of the Charities in the Tesco Store.

We are currently fund raising to buy 2 new defibrillators to replace the current defibrillators at Day Break and The Carry Out.

Please support this Tesco Token Collection.

Ten years ago, Bailieborough Red Cross supplied two public access defibrillators and heated wall mounted cases. As these machines are now at the end of their useful lives and spares and servicing are no longer available, they need to be replaced. The Tesco Community Funds will help add to our fundraising efforts.

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!

Walk, Jog or Run:  Run, Walk or Jog is back for the lovely bright evenings at 8pm at the Chapel car park, Lakeshore, Bailieborough on every Monday and Wednesday. It’s a fun, free activity, all newcomers welcome.  Other activities will be added as the weeks go on, like open water swimming, cycling and kayaking. All welcome. 

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club –  Hurling News 3rd  July 2023:

Seniors; CuChulainn League round 4.

Cootehill 3-11: East Cavan Gaels 5-19.

Illness, injury, J1, football and a new baby, congratulations

to Dave and Aishling on the new baby boy!, made for a host of changes in this “Cavan Derby” victory in the CuChulainn league. Callum Shiel deputised for the aforementioned Dave and performed well under some serious pressure. With both sides shorn of many of their regulars this was an opportunity for Adam Baldwin to ring the changes around the field and get more minutes into the squad who are enjoying the regularity of consistent games in the summer for the first time in a long while.

Canice was ably assisted in midfield by Tadhg, deputising for the elder Barry in USA, to put in a good shift with both helping to create opportunities for the inside forwards of which Rory Farrell continues to catch the eye with some scintillating runs which always caused all sorts of problems for the hosts.

Nicky Kenny kept the scoreboard ticking over while Daire Leddy and Kyle McGuinness continue their rapid improvement this season with some eye catching scores of their own. Conor Walsh continues to go well in the half forward line although hes comfortable on either “40” which shows his flexibility. Jack McGuinness, Baldwin and Derek Argue continue to hold a tight defensive half back line while Cian McEntee and Darragh Madden continue to get good minutes and exposure in the full back line. All in all another good night but you can be sure that the line ups will be different later in the summer when these sides meet again in the Cavan Senior Hurling Championship.

Onwards to next week in what looks like a group decider in a Farney/Breffni derby when local rivals Carrickmacross come to town.

Under 11/13/15/17;

Busy groups at the minute. The U11s had a good game v Latton away on Sunday. Captained by Reece this week they worked really hard and had a good mornings hurling in good conditions. The U13s had a good match v Cootehill on Saturday with some solid performances while the U15s continued their development with a good game against Naomh Aodghan in the Fermanagh league. No training for the U11s or 13s this week as holiday season kicks in while the U15s head back towards Enniskillen as they take on Belnaleck in the league.

Under 7/9; The season for these lads is almost done as holiday season is upon us. We’ll try for the odd game but a couple of training sessions and focus will return to the indoor season in September.

Monday’s; Senior training Bailieborough 8pm.

Wednesday; Seniors home to Carrickmacross, Mullagh 8pm.

Club contacts;

7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.

U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.