Bailieborough News. June 24th 2024. Matthew J. Cullen.
Uniform Swap: St. Felim’s N.S., St. Annes N.S. and Ballinamoney N.S.: Organised by the Parents Associations of St. Annes, St. Felims and Ballinamoney National Schools. Drop off until Thursday, June 27th from 9.00am to 8.00pm to Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA grounds in the stand. Please place uniforms in the appropriate labelled box. We will take jumpers, trousers, skirts, pinafore dresses and PE tracksuits. Please ensure that clothes are clean and in good condition before dropping off. To collect, please come along to the Shamrock’s Clubhouse on Saturday, June 29th from 10.00am to 11am to take required sizes for the coming year.
Bailieborough ‘Active Age’ Group: Due to the holiday season, the next meeting of the Active Age Group, will be on Tuesday, September 3rd from 2pm to 4pm. Please support the Bailieborough Active Age Group in the Tesco Community Fund by placing your blue tokens in their slot at Tesco. Thank you.
Bailieborough Creative Hub:Open Call | Summer Showcase 2024 from Bailieborough Creative Hub (Unpaid): Calling all artists to submit their artwork to participate in our Summer Showcase 2024.
To request a submission form to exhibit please contact us at bailieboroughcreativehub@gmail.com
Exhibition in Bailieborough Library, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan
July 20-Aug 3.
Closing date for submissions July 1st.
For more information and to apply email bailieboroughcreativehub@gmail.com
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.
East Cavan Swimming Club: Congratulations to East Cavan Swimming Club Members, Alana Carling and Tatiana Juricova who will participate at the Ulster Schools Swimming Association training camp in Tenerife in October. Well done girls!
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 Walking Group:
Wednesday, June 26th : Billis : Moderate Walk: Approx 1.5 to 2 hours. Leaving Tesco Carpark at 6.45pm. Walk commences at Billis—opposite the Ballyjamesduff Road—on the N3, Cavan/Virginia Road, at 7.15pm. . All welcome.
Knock Pilgrimage: Our Parish has been invited to lead the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock this year on August 9th, the Feast of our Diocesan Patron, St. Felim. Our Parish Choir will provide the music and parishioners will be involved in the readings, prayers and offertory procession of the Mass.
The Parish Pastoral Council has opted to make this occasion, our Family Day, this summer. Parishioners are encouraged to put this date in your diary and come to Knock as a family. A bus will run from the Parish and details will be provided closer to the time.
Bailieborough Shamrocks ‘Golf Classic’: Bailieborough Shamrocks Golf Classic takes place on July 5th at Virgina Golf Club. Please contact Sean, Seamus, Gavin or Kyle if you are interested in entering a team or sponsoring a tee box.
Jiving Lessons: Come along and learn to Jive on Thursday nights from 8.00pm to 9.30pm at the Clubhouse at St. Anne’s Park. No partner needed.
Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.
The Club’s Annual General Meeting takes place in the Club Rooms on Thursday, 11th July at 7:30 pm.
All nominations and motions should be made in writing, proposed , seconded and posted to Secretary, Kieran Kenny, Ballynamona, Bailieborough,Co.Cavan, A82D9F6 before the 27th June 2024.
Soccer Academy for Girls: Training sessions will continue throughout the Summer, on Friday evenings from 5.45 to 6.45pm. All girls welcome.
A massive well done to the Bailieboro Celtic players who participated in the Football For All National Blitz which was held at the Sport Ireland Campus on Saturday, 15th June.
The club are very proud of you all. Also, a special word of thanks to their dedicated coaches.
Bailieborough Library:
Craft Group meets every Friday at 10.30am and new members are always welcome.
Line Dancing: Continues in the Courthouse, Lower Main Street, Bailieborough on Tuesday’s, from 8.15pm to 10.00pm. All welcome.
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.
Used Stamps for the Missions: Please drop any used stamps that you may have into Vincent’s Shop, Main St.
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 getting 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.
Breffni Challenge: The Breffni 3 Province Challenge 2024 will take place on Saturday, 5th August 2024 in Arva.
This year marks the 23rd anniversary of this event and it aims to be bigger than ever, bringing our participants on scenic routes through the 3 Provinces of Ulster, Connaught and Leinster.
This year funds are being raised in aid of The Friends of St Luke’s, Dublin, The National Breast Cancer Research Institute, Galway and the The Cavan/Monaghan Cancer Homecare Association. To date the Breffni 3 Province Challenge event has raised well over €1 million for our charities, and we have hosted participants from every county in Ireland as well as abroad.
There are distances available for all abilities, Half Marathon (Chip-timed), 10k (Chip-timed), 7k and 5k routes (Participants under the age of 12 are ONLY allowed on the 5k).
Also included are the 30k, 50k and 100k cycle routes for those who prefer two wheels to two feet!
All of the events start and end on the market square in Arva, with refreshments available afterwards.
We have very nice t-shirts for all early registrants, and medals for all finishers. This year we are also running a raffle for a Trek road bike.
Links to the registration site and further information about the routes can be found on our website www.breffni3provincechallenge.com or at www.Facebook.com/breffni3pc/
Sponsorship cards can be supplied – just contact breffnichallenge@gmail.com with your details.
East Cavan Gaels GAA: Hurling Club News 24th June 2024:
Senior; Monaghan SHL round 2: Inniskeen 3-19, East Cavan Gaels 2-14.
Another entertaining game this time at the home of the Monaghan senior champions. A sluggish start left the lads playing catch up but stuck to the task well, but will learn quickly to stay in touch early on as it is not easy to reign in teams of this quality but this is why we are here. Next up is a trip to Monaghan town to take on the local Harps side on Wednesday next at 8.00pm.
U8/10/12/14/16/18;
Another good workout from the 12s as they travelled to Latton for round 2 of the Monaghan league. Well done lads.
The U14s and U16s prepare for the Fermanagh league which will begin with an U16 game away to Enniskillen and alternating through July and August with the U14s.
Under 8 and under 10s will have their final session before the summer break on Wednesday on the astro at Bailieboro Celtic soccer club.
The week ahead;
Monday’s; U14/16 training 6-7pm, Killinkere. Seniors 8pm, Kilinkere
Wednesday; U8/10 training 7-8pm astro at Bailieboro Celtic AFC. Seniors away to Monaghan Harps, 8pm.
Sunday;.U12 training 11-12 Bailieboro Celtic astro.
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.