Bailieborough News. October 7th 2024. Matthew J. Cullen.
Reimagine Public Consultation: Bailieborough Backlands Event: Cavan County Council and The Irish Architectural Foundation are hosting an event to invite ideas and submissions as part of the Reimagine Public Consultation Bailieborough back-lands.
Everyone is welcome to join us for ‘Re-Imagine’ at the former Town and Country, (premises in the middle of Main St.) from 11am to 4pm, on Saturday next, the 12th of October 2024 for music, jugglers, poetry, magic, sculpture, mural, ice cream, coffee and drama.
Bailieborough Active Age Group: Next meeting on Tuesday, 15th October in the Courthouse from 2pm to 4pm. Hope to see you all there. Everyone Welcome.
Halloween ‘Fright Night’: Fright Night is back again!!
Join us for an evening full of fun and scares at the Bailieborough Town Lake from 7.00pm on Monday, October 28th. Bigger and better than ever. Suitable for all ages. Car parking available at the Community Centre, Community School or the Church Carpark on the Virginia Road side. No parking available at the event location.. Fancy dress and lights display. This year, ‘The Workshop Dance Acedemy’ will keep all the boys and girls entertained by teaching a fun Halloween Dance! If the lake floods, we will have music, fun, games and fancy dress in the car park too. Tickets are €5 per person for the ‘Scary Walk’. The main sponsor this year is Link Credit Union. Contact Tony at 086 399 3430, for further information.
Regretted Death: The death has occurred of Patsy Martin,
Drumeva, Tunnyduff, Bailieborough, Cavan.
Patsy Martin, Drumeva, Tunnyduff and formerly of Heatherfield, Bailieborough, Co Cavan passed away on Sunday, 29th September 2024 peacefully surrounded by his family.
Deeply regretted by his partner Violet, Violet’s family Kristal and Donald, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
Patsy’s Funeral took place on Tuesday, 1st October in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
Bailieborough Bowls: Indoor bowls have recommenced in the Bailieborough Community Centre on Wednesday’s at 8pm. Tuition is available free of charge and membership is open to all members of the community.
Regretted Death: The death has occurred of Ernest (Ernie) Coote, Drumore, Bailieborough, Co Cavan, on Tuesday, October 1st 2024, peacefully in the care of The Sheelin Nursing Home. Ernis was predeceased by his parents William and Elizabeth and his brother Noel. Deeply regretted by his sister Hazel and brothers Robert and James. Deeply missed by his niece and nephews Malcolm, Denise, Darren, Gary, Adrian and Derek, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, friends and neighbours especially Jennifer and David.
Ernie’s Funeral Service took place in Trinity Presbyterian Church on Thursday, October 3rd and afterwards, Ernie’s remains were laid to rest in Old Urcher Graveyard.
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.
October—Month of the Rosary: The Rosary will be recited for the month of October in St. Annes Church , Bailieborough at 7.30pm. Please note, no Rosary on Saturdays. Everyone is welcome and we look forward to new members joining us.
Bailieborough Library: We’re kicking off the Halloween season here at Bailieborough Library with a poetry competition for children aged 9-12yrs but kids of all ages are welcome to give it a go!
Gary the Ghost is causing trouble at Bailieborough Library and we need your help to scare him away! The author of the best scariest poem will win a special Halloween hamper to say thank you! Pop into Bailieborough Library to pick up your entry form and poetry template now! Closing date is the 19th of October.
Book Club: The next meeting of the Library ‘Book Club’ will take place on Thursday, October 24th at 6.30pm. This months book to review, is ‘The Queen of Dirt Island’ by Donal Ryan. Copies are available from behind the Library desk.
The craft group takes place every Friday at 11am in the Library.
Bailieborough Shamrocks G.F.C.: Best wishes to Bailieborough Shamrocks Minors who play Butlersbridge in the Division 2 Minor Championship Final on Saturday next, 12th October. Hats, flags or headbands ….. get all your wants in Supervalu to support our Minor lads on Saturday next, the 12th October when they take to the pitch in Kingspan Breffni to play Butlersbridge in the County Championship Final. Best of luck!
Line Dancing: Line Dancing has resumed on Tuesday’s, at 8.15pm in the Couthouse, Lr. Main St. New members are always welcome.
Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.:
Bailieboro Celtic AFC are delighted to have been chosen for the Tesco blue token collection. A big thanks to Tesco Bailieborough.
So if your doing your weekly shop don’t forget to put your tokens in the Bailieboro Celtic AFC collection point.
Save the Dates: Bailieborough Community School are staging ‘Oliver’ in the Community School on Thursday, 24th of October, Friday 25th and Saturday, 26th . Stage time is 8.00pm each night. By arrangement with Music Theatre International. Further details to follow.
Al-Anon Meeting: If you are interested in being part of a new in person Al-Anon meeting in Bailieborough, please contact Aidan at 087 132 1462. Confidentiality assured.
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 Wednesday of each month from 2.15pm-4.30pm. .No appointment is necessary. Next month’s date is Wednesday, November 6th.
Walk, Jog or Run: Hello all, just an invite to anyone out there on Monday evenings for the winter. We are having a run, walk or jog at 7pm from the Chapel car park, Lake Shore Bailieborough. No charge, no fee ! All welcome, new and old. Well lit up route, exercise, stretch before and after. Meet new friends and give it a try.
Swim Ireland: Swim Ireland have partnered with Bailieborough Leisure Centre Cavan to deliver ‘HE Swims’
This programme is aimed at males who want to increase their level of physical activity. The classes are a mix of semi structured swimming lessons and some aqua fit movements. There is an important element of social inclusion with this programme, participants forage new friendships while being active in the water. Please contact the Cente, for more information.
Bailieborough Chess Club: Bailieborough Chess Club has returned to Bailieborough Library on Wednesday’s and Friday’s. Contact Daniel at 0879271883 to sign up your children!
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.
‘Melting Words-Creative Conversations’: As part of ‘The Art of Life Project’ funded by Creative Ireland, Shared Island and Cavan County Council through Creative Cavan. This FREE mindful art workshop will provide a meaningful and engaging way for adults to explore and start conversations about death and dying. Most of us don’t want to think about what will happen after we die because we are living our lives, however the ending of our stories matter too. When we are open to talk out about death and dying with our loved ones, we create an opportunity to engage in meaningful exchanges before it’s too late.
Dates for workshop: Bailieborough Library 10.30 to 12.00 on Thursday, 10th October. To book your place, please call, 042 966 5779.
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: Required Urgently: We are looking for shopping bags!!If anybody has some spare shopping bags , that they don’t use, please donate to our shop. 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 7th October 2024
Senior; With Omagh winning the Tyrone Junior Championship on Sunday last, we now know our opponents in the Ulster Junior Club Championship in early November. Training and challenge games aplenty to prepare. The Cootehill Celtic 7 a side competition, will help sharpen the lads for bigger challenges ahead. Senior training Monday at 8pm.
U8/10/12/14/16/18;
U12/14/16s have training on Monday 7pm, championships in all grades to come soon.
The indoor season gathered pace with three good sessions in Shercock, Mullagh and Killinkere on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday respectively. These sessions are open to both boys and girls and all are very welcome.
Cavan GAA have hurling training sessions for all aged 8-11 at Kingspan Breffni on Mondays from 6.30-7.30. Also 11-14 year olds on Thursdays at 6.30 at Kingspan Breffni 3G.
Save the date!! Our ever popular table quiz will return on Friday 29th November in Nixys, The Square Bar in Bailieborough.
The week ahead;
Monday’s; 8-11 year old training Kingspan Breffni 3G 6.30. U12/14/16 training 7pm, Senior training 8pm, both at Bailieboro Celtic astro.
Wednesday; Indoor hurling Shercock AC U9 4pm, U10/12 5pm.
Thursday; 11-14 year old training Kingspan Breffni 3G 6.30.
Friday; Indoor hurling in Mullagh Hall. U8 4pm, U10/12 5pm.
Saturday; Indoor hurling Killinkere U8 1pm, U10/12 2pm.
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.