Bailieborough News. June 23rd 2025. Matthew J. Cullen

Bailieborough Walking Group:

Wednesday,  25th June – Dun a Ri Forest Park, Kingscourt.

(Moderate) Walk 1.5hrs. (Easy) Walk 1 hr. Leaving Tesco Carpark at 6.50pm. Walk commences at 7.15pm at Cabra School entrance to Dun-A Ri on the Kingscourt to Shercock Road. All welcome.

Bailieborough Active Age Group: Next meeting is on Tuesday, July 1st , 2025 in The Courthouse, Lr. Main St, from 2-4pm. Everyone very welcome. Active Age is open to all Men and Women.

Regretted Death: The death has occurred of Kitty Clarke (née Campbell), Curkish, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan. Kitty passed away on Wednesday, 18th  June 2025, peacefully at her residence, after a short illness. Kitty was predeceased by her husband Kevin and baby daughter Theresa.

Deeply regretted by her sons Stephen, Padraic and Tony, daughters Catriona, Lisa and also by AnneMarie and Caroline, grandchildren Connor, Caoimhín, Lucy, Aine, Ryan and Lauren, daughters-in-law Niamh, Paula and Majella, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May She Rest In Peace

Kitty’s Funeral Mass took place in  St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Friday 20th June and afterwards Kitty’s remains were laid to rest in St. Anne’s Cemetery, Bailieborough.

Bailieborough School of Music: is now enrolling students for the new school year, for Recorder, Flute, Trumpet, Saxaphone, Clarinet and Guitar, subject to student members and teacher availability. If you have a son/daughter or know of anyone interested, please contact us by email at bboro.som@gmail.com or phone Geraldine on 086 1706 351 with the student’s name, date of birth and instrument choice.

Pop-Up Alzheimer Cafe: Guest speakers will talk on maintaining positive mental health. Music and refreshments at the Courthouse, Lower Main Street on Monday, June 30th from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. All welcome. 

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.: Bailieboro Celtic AFC is running a Summer Soccer academy for girls aged 6-9yrs commencing on Thursday 3rd  July, 6-7pm at The Vale. All girls welcome. Register by texting Name and DOB to Gráinne @ 086-8156532.

Regretted Death: The death has occurred of Vincent Cooney, Cloverhill, Bailieborough, Cavan.

Vincent Cooney, Cloverhill, Bailieborough, Co Cavan passed away suddenly on Friday, 20th  June 2025. Vincent was predeceased by his wife Marie and parents Michael and Susan.

Sadly missed and remembered by his beloved family, son Paul (Eithe), Shane, David and Mariesa (Sean), brothers Sean, Oliver and Martin, sisters Mary, Dolores, Patricia, Carol and Joan, grandchildren Gina, Rachel, Grace, Lola, Mia and Sarah, the Dunne family, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

Vincent’s Funeral Mass took place on Monday, June 23rd  in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough and afterwards, Vincent’s remains were laid to rest in St. Anne’s Cemetery.

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.

Regretted Death: The death has occurred of Mary Brennan (née McFadden),

Grange Bective, Navan, Meath / Bailieborough, Cavan.Late of Irish Permanent, Lombard and Ulster, Irish Permanent Finance, First Citizen Finance and Finance Ireland.

Peacefully in the kind care of the staff at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, surrounded by her family and friends on Thursday, 19th  June 2025.

Mary was predeceased by her father and mother, Charlie and Kathleen (Daisy).

Mary will be sadly missed by her beloved husband Shay, brothers Brian and John, sisters-in law Irene, Catherine, Rita and Fiona, brothers-in-laws Frank, Gerry and Gary, many nieces and nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, many friends and neighbours.

May Mary’s extraordinary gentle soul rest in peace

Mary’s removal took place from St. Joseph’s Chapel of Rest, Old Johnstown, Navan  on Tuesday, 24th of June which was followed by Funeral Service and Cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Bailieborough Library: The craft group takes place every Friday at 11am in the Library.

 Leannes Line Dancing:”Leannes Linedancing ” in Bailieborough Courthouse on Tuesdays from 8 15pm to 10 pm  All welcome.

Mains Flushing: Dhuish Group Water Scheme are flushing the lines over a two week period, starting from Monday, 30th  of June any queries contact 087 6293035. 

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.

Chair Yoga Classes: Thursdays from 2.30 to 3.30pm and Fridays 11.00am to 12pm at ‘7th Heaven’ Holistic Healing Space, Anne Street, Bailieborough. Join us for a gentle stretch and relax time in good company as part of your self care. Enquiries/booking: Patricia Crimin at 086 3679 162.

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 23rd June 2025

Senior; Cavan SHL: East Cavan Gaels 4-17–Mullahoran 2-11.

A good win in the Cavan league v a determined Mullahoran side on Monday last. Back to the Monaghan league this week with a trip to Clontibret on Wednesday.

U12/14/16/18; Lads now back with club as intercounty season has now finished. Thanks to Patrick Delaney, U17, and Bo Last, U15 for all their work with both county squads.

Nursery/U8/11; Blazing sunshine, in sharp contrast to last weeks rain, greeted the Nursery crew on Saturday last. We go again this Saturday at 3.30 on the astro at the Vale. All are welcome.

The week ahead;

Monday’s; Senior training 8pm Killinkere.

Wednesday; Clontibret v East Cavan Gaels, 7.30pm.

Saturday; Under 8 and Under 10 astro at Bailieboro Celtic AFC 3.30-4.30. €3 each.

U12/14/16 training 4.30-5.30 Bailieboro Celtic AFC astro. €3 each.

Club contacts;

 Kathryn O’Flynn 087 244 1371.

U8/10/12; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.

U14/16/18 Senior; Adam Baldwin 087 962 220614.