Bailieborough News. May 5th 2025. Matthew J. Cullen
Best Wishes: Best wishes are extended to the pupils of St. Annes National School who will make their first Communion in St. Annes Church on Saturday next, May 10th at 11.00am.
Bailieborough Walking Group: Wednesday, 7th May- Castle Lake Bailieborough:
(Moderate)Walk 1.5hrs (Easy) 1hr. Walk commences at 7.15pm at the Main Car Park. (Drumkeery Entrance) Off the L3515.
Wed 14th May -Deerpark Forest, Virginia.
(Easy) Walk 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.
Killann Choral Society Choir: Practise for the Choir takes place in St. Annes Chapel, at 7.30pm on Monday evenings. New members are very welcome to join.
Dawn Chorus Walk at Castle Lake on Sunday next, 11th May. Meet at the lakeshore car park at Lear. This carpark is accessible by taking the turn at the milk plant on the Shercock Road (R178) out of Bailieborough and continuing the L3515 for 2km and carpark is on the left (co-ordinates 53°56’22.9″N 6°58’51.3″W).
Tea and biscuits after walk at the picnic tables. Please do not bring any dogs. Beginners welcome.
Any further questions please contact Tom on 087 7585 023 or email
cavanbirdwatching@gmail.com Meet at 4.15am for 4.30am start at the lakeshore car park at Lear. Wear warm clothes. No dogs please. Tea and biscuits afterwards.
Bridge: The results for Tuesday April 22nd are:
First: Kathy O’Sullivan and Rosaleen Mackey.
Second: Brendan and Colette Gavin.
Third: Geraldine Columb and Michael McNicholas.
Best Gross: Kathy O’Sullivan and Rosaleen Mackey.
Bridge every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Bailie Hotel. New members always welcome.
Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.:Our U14 boys finished off their successful season with a presentation evening last week in the Bailie Hotel. A special thanks to Lorraine Harris for generously aranging the evening.
We had club Trustee, Raymond Gilsenan there to present trophies to the following players:
Most improved player – Daniel OReilly.
Top scorer – Cormac Doherty.
Coaches player of the year – Aodhan Byrne.
Players player of the year – Liam Filby.
Well done to all players, coaches and parents involved with this team, hopefully there is more to come in the future.
Lourdes: A number of places have become available on the Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes taking place from Friday 30th May to Wednesday 4th June. Anyone wishing to travel should contact Cavan Travel 049 43361 222 or for the Assisted Pilgrim Section contact Fr Tom Mannion 087 9170 879 as soon as possible.
Bailieborough Community Hub presents: ‘Thrive Together’–A community Wellness Day. A day of Renewal, Reflection and Refocus, takes place on Saturday, May 10th from 10.00am to 4.00pm, at the Bailieborough Courthouse and Bridewell. Booking is essential!! Please email: bailieboroughcreativehub@gmail.com or call Caroline at 087 176 2628. Free workshop suitable for over 18’s.
Bailieborough Active Age Group: Next meeting is on Tuesday, May 20th , 2025 in The Courthouse, Lr. Main St, from 2-4pm. Everyone very welcome. Active Age is open to all Men and Women.
Blessing of the Graves: The following are the dates and times of the Blessing of the Graves in Killann Parish: Killann: Saturday, August 16th at 5.00pm. Shercock: Sunday, August 17th following the 11.30am Mass and Bailieborough : Sunday, September 12th at 12 noon.
Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: A massive “Thank you” to the Royal Breffni Vintage Club for their generous donation of €8233.69. Thank you to everyone that organised the tractor run and for everyone that took part in it . We are very grateful for all the support.
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.
Leannes Line Dancing:“Leannes Linedancing ” in Bailieborough Courthouse on Tuesdays from 8 15pm to 10 pm 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.
Bailiebororough Drama Group:
Following the incredible success of ‘Dying Minutes’ hosted earlier this year, we are delighted to announce that Bailieborough Drama Group will return to the Bailieborough Shamrock’s Clubhouse to perform the gripping and darkly comedic play on Friday, June 6th at 8.00pm.
Already sold out in the Ramor Theatre, this provides an opportunity to see the cast you all know and love to see perform in the unique setting of Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA.
Tickets cost €15 (excl booking fee) and are available from the club.
Come along for an evening of entertainment and high energy in this darkly comedic play by Henry Hudson.
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Senior; County lads in preparation for a hugely important game away to Longford in the Lory Meagher Cup on Saturday next.
Club seniors preparing for the Monaghan Senior League which begins in early June.
County U15 and U17s have games upcoming in the next few weeks.
U8/10/12/14/16/18;
U16s had a positive win against Lisnaskea on Monday last to round out the League phase, two wins and a narrow defeat in competitive games have really helped these lads develop.
The first round of the U14 was lost to the bank holiday and will be refixed. We will host Lisnaskea in round 2.
U12s have completed the Monaghan Spring league and will get ready for some Cavan competition.
The week ahead;
Wednesday; Senior training on the astro at 8pm.
Thursday; U12/14/16 training 8pm astro.
Sunday; Longford v Cavan Glennon Bros Pearse Park 2pm.
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.