Well Woman Walks

Join us for a fun, sociable and refreshing 6 week programme where you will Walk, Chat, Stretch (yoga) all while basking in nature on the beautiful grounds of Bailieborough’s Castle Lake Forest.

Description: A beautiful lake and forest walk traversing the Castle Lake outside Bailieborough. The walk begins at the lake car park of Bailieborough Demesne.

Meeting Point: Bailieborough Castle Demesne Carpark

Route: The route we are taking is the Lake Loop it is the shorter of the two looped walks in the forest, it is approximately 3.5km in length and takes about an hour to walk, we will be adding in a gentle standing yoga sequence for the ultimate in relaxation and connection in nature.

Time: So in total the estimated time is 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete.

We will enjoy views of the lake for the entire duration of the walk. There are many interesting sites along the way including a memorial to those who died at Rebel Hill in 1798, graves of the Marist brothers who occupied Bailieborough Castle and the remains of Bailieborough Castle, built in the early 19th century and demolished in the 1940’s.C

This is a guided walk and yoga stretch with Muriel Murphy a qualified yoga and fitness instructor from Yoga Blurb.

*This programme is part of the Bailieborough Urban Outdoor Adventure Initiative where the aim is to provide more opportunities for the community of Bailieborough to be active in the outdoors*

Bailieborough News. May 1st 2023 . Matthew J. Cullen.

Darkness into Light, Bailieborough:Not long to go now before this year’s ‘Darkness into Light’ Bailieborough event, on Saturday morning next, May 6th , starting at the Bailieborough Community School at 4.15am.

This years route is slightly different to previous years in that our start/finish point is Bailieborough Community School on the Virginia Road. Limited car parking will be available at the school but we would ask that people use the nearby car parks.

Leaving the Community School we will be turning left towards Main Street before turning left onto Henry Street. From there we will turn right onto Chapel Road and then left onto New Road, At The Model School we will turn right and continue up Main Street and onto the Institure Road. We will be tuning right onto the Tierworker Road and then right onto the Kells Road. Returning to the town we will turn left and finish at The Community School.

You Can still register on-line at https://www.darknessintolight.ie/sign-up

Congratulations: Congratulations to the 23 children from St. Felim’s National School, who made their First Holy Communion in St. Annes Chapel on Saturday last. Thank you to Ms. Kerrie Anne Moynagh, Ms. Eilish Keegan and the Pastoral Assistant, Ms. Andrea Connolly and the School Choir and the parents, for all their hard work.

Bridge Club:The winners on Tuesday, April 11th  were:

1st: John McGahan and Vera Bell.

2nd: Pattie Clarke and Margaret Carolan.

The club welcomes new members.

Contact:bridgeclubbailieborough@gmail.com or telephone 042-9667944.

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.

May—Month of the Holy Rosary: The Rosary will be recited at the Grotto on the Virginia Road—or in the Church, if raining—for the month of May, at 7.30pm. No Rosary on Saturdays. Please come and join in prayers for peace in the World, for all the sick, for vocations and your own intentions. Everyone welcome.

Bailieborough Walking Group: The Bailieborough Walking Group’s first walk of the season takes place on Wednesday 3rd  May at 7.15pm. Walking around the Castle Lake. Please meet at the new carpark, just off the Cavan Road. All Welcome.

Dawn Chorus Walk at Castle Lake: Sunday 7th  May. Meet at 4.30am at the Lakeshore car park at Lear. Wear warm clothes and bring a snack. All are welcome. No dogs please.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to daughter Heather (Martin), sons Mark (Martin) and Clement (Catriona), sister Marjorie, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren Kerri, Éilis, Liam, Thomas, Molly and Nathan, extended family and friends on the death of Dorothy Bell (nee Flanagan), Chapel Road, Bailieborough, Co Cavan, who passed away on Tuesday, 25th  April 2023 peacefully, surrounded by her family.

 Dorothy was predeceased by her husband Billy, brother Dermot and grandson Matthew.

Dorothy’s Funeral Service took place in Bailieborough Parish Church on Thursday, April 27th and afterwards, Dorothy’s remains were laid to rest in the adjoining graveyard. 

Bailieborough Heritage Society: Can you please support us in our Tesco’s Blue Token campaign to help in our work in the Old Church of Ireland Graveyard?

Bailieborough Craft Group: Our Craft Group takes place every Friday morning in the Library.  Looking forward to seeing all the ladies! New members are very welcome – we would love to see you!

Drop in anytime between 10.30am and 12.30pm in the Library.

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to sisters Ann, Eileen and brother Tom (Betty), nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives and friends on the death of Mike Gorman,who passed away peacefully at Cavan General Hospital after a short illness on Wednesday, April 19th, 2023.  Mike was predeceased by his parents Patrick and Elizabeth and brother Peter.

Mike’s removal took place on Saturday, April 22nd , to Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan for family cremation.

Bailieborough Library: FREE workshops ‘VISION OF HEALTH AND HAPPINESS’

A 3 week series of workshops to promote wellbeing, health and happiness facilitated by Patricia Crimin, YTI Dip Yoga Teacher and YTI Dip Yoga Therapist.

Week 1 Thursday May 11th 11am-12.30pm– Creative expression of wellbeing using collage technique (please bring scissors, old magazines).

Week 2 Thursday May 18th 11am-12.30pm– Create an artistic upcycling candle as an expression of happiness and gratitude;

Week 3 Thursday May 25th 11am-12.30pm –Tree of Love and Happiness.

Workshops are FREE and limited spaces available. Please ring 042 9665779 to book.

Book Club: In May, the Bailieborough Library Reading Group will be reading ‘The Paris Apartment’ by Lucy Foley. New members are always welcome and copies of the book are available in the Library! The next meeting of the Book Club is on Tuesday, May 30th at 6.30pm.

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!

Lough Derg: One Day Retreat: A ‘One Day Retreat’ to Lough Derg, will take place on Sunday, May 7th. This has been organised by the St. Vincent De Paul Society. A bus will be leaving from Bailieborough Community Centre on the day at 7.30am. Please contact; John at 086 055 4578 or Pat at 086 063 5856, for further information.

Bailieborough Celtic A.F.C: Bailieboro Celtic is looking for Coaches and Helpers to assist with the running of our Summer Academy, for U10 and U8 Boys and Girls. The club will assist with Garda vetting and child safe guarding course. Please contact us via our FB page if interested.

Training for the Under 9’s has resumed at the Vale Grounds on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 7 pm. With a large turnout each week, the Club would really encourage and appreciate parents getting involved.

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.

Indoor Bowls: Indoor Bowls take place in the Community Centre, Chapel Road every Wednesday evening at 8.00pm. New members most welcome.

Build Your Business in Bailieborough – Meeting

Our new Town Regeneration Officer, Caroline Brady has organised an information evening, in conjunction with the Cavan Local Enterprise Office for Businesses in and around Bailieborough.

The Local Enterprise Office have agreed to come to the Courthouse in Bailieborough

on Wednesday 10th  May at 6pm.

The meeting is to provide information on the range of supports that Cavan LEO provide for businesses. It will be open to everyone in and around the town who wishes to attend.

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. 

Taekwondo and Self Defence Classes: Adults and over 16’s Classes take place every Friday evening from 8.00pm in St. Anne’s Community Centre, Chapel Rd., Bailieborough. For further information, please contact 085 127 1979.

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 1st May 2023:

Cavan; An impressive result and performance from Cavan as they overcame a strong Lancashire side in round 3 of the Lory Meagher Cup with ECG men Jack Barry, Canice Maher and Nicky Kenny to the fore with a result that very much keeps Cavan in touch with an opportunity to reach the final. The next round is in two weeks v Leitrim in Breffni.

Club Seniors have a challenge v Carrick in Carrick on Monday next.

The week ahead;

Monday’s; U9 training at 6, U11/13 train at 7.

Wednesday; U15 away to Castleblayney at 7.

Sunday; Spring league, time venue tbc.

Club contacts;

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

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

Bailieborough News. April 24th 2023 . Matthew J. Cullen.

Bridge Club:All Ireland Bridge Award for Bailieborough

The Contract Bridge Association of Ireland (CBAI), has a membership of

thousands of Bridge players throughout Ireland. Each year the President of the

CBAI confers an award on one of it’s members in recognition of outstanding

voluntary work which is aimed at promoting the game of Bridge.

Understandably, there were numerous worthy contenders nominated for the

Award. But this year we, in Bailieborough Bridge Club, are delighted and

honoured to have in our Club the recipient of that Award, Teresa O’ Reilly.

For over forty years, Teresa has played Bridge here. She is a Master player

and has won numerous competitions. But more importantly and to her credit,

she has taught Bridge to multiple groups of players for miles around. She is an

excellent teacher, who is renowned for her remarkable service to Bridge.

Teresa has dedicated several days in her week to teaching Bridge. Apart from

teaching in her home town of Bailieborough, she travels to Cootehill, Cavan

Town, Virginia, Oldcastle and Ballyjamesduff to give lessons, a large area to

cover, especially during the winter months. That in itself is admirable, but

Teresa has done this for years and continues still, totally on a voluntary basis,

to keep Bridge vibrant and to pass on her knowledge and skills.

Her love of the game ensures that her enthusiasm and sense of fun is

transmitted to all her pupils. Her patience, kindness and generosity guarantees

that everybody taught by her acquires a great foundation and understanding of

the game, which will last a lifetime. She has that quality which enables her to

nurture players that would otherwise “have fallen by the wayside”. Also, many

of her former pupils are now themselves, teachers of Bridge, ensuring that the

game will continue to thrive.

The full extent of Teresa’s contribution to Bridge is unknown, as she does not

seek praise or adulation. But we in Bailieborough Bridge Club are eternally

grateful to her and feel that she is truly deserving of the All Ireland Award.

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: A big “Thank you ” to Tesco for €1002.00 from the blue token collection. Your support is greatly appreciated.

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.

Dawn Chorus Walk at Castle Lake: Sunday 7th  May. Meet at 4.30am at the Lakeshore car park at Lear. Wear warm clothes and bring a snack. All are welcome. No dogs please.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Mary, daughters Patrice, Olga, Michelle and Therese, sons-in-law Vincent, Gordon, Mark and Philip, grandchildren Joshua, Ava, Leah, Aaron, Lily, Aiden and Ayla, brothers Sean and Eamonn, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends on the death of Michéal Monaghan, Lisnalea, Virginia Road, Bailieborough, Co Cavan, who passed away peacefully, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, 15th  April 2023.

Michéal’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Chapel on Monday, April 17th and afterwards, Michéal’s remains were laid to rest in St. Anne’s Cemetery.

Bailieborough Heritage Society: Can you please support us in our Tesco’s Blue Token campaign to help in our work in the Old Church of Ireland Graveyard?

Bailieborough Craft Group: Our Craft Group takes place every Friday morning in the Library.  Looking forward to seeing all the ladies! New members are very welcome – we would love to see you!

Drop in anytime between 10.30am and 12.30pm in the Library.

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Brigid, daughters Nicola, Aideen, Niamh and Róisín, grandchildren Conor, Aoife, Megan and Eoin, sons-in-law Paul and Gabriel, daughter-in-law Donna Marie, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends on the death of Declan (Jack) Foley, No.10 Drumlin Manor, Curkish, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan and formerly of Tallaght and Finglas, Dublin, who passed away on Sunday, 16th  April 2023, suddenly but peacefully.

Declan’s Funeral Mass took place in Our Mother of Divine Grace Church, Ballygall Road East, Dublin 11 on Friday, the 21st of April, with burial afterwards in Dardistown Cemetery.

Bailieborough Library: FREE workshops ‘VISION OF HEALTH AND HAPPINESS’

A 3 week series of workshops to promote wellbeing, health and happiness facilitated by Patricia Crimin, YTI Dip Yoga Teacher and YTI Dip Yoga Therapist.

Week 1 Thursday May 11th 11am-12.30pm– Creative expression of wellbeing using collage technique (please bring scissors, old magazines).

Week 2 Thursday May 18th 11am-12.30pm– Create an artistic upcycling candle as an expression of happiness and gratitude;

Week 3 Thursday May 25th 11am-12.30pm –Tree of Love and Happiness.

Workshops are FREE and limited spaces available. Please ring 042 9665779 to book

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!

Lough Derg: One Day Retreat: A ‘One Day Retreat’ to Lough Derg, will take place on Sunday, May 7th. This has been organised by the St. Vincent De Paul Society. A bus will be leaving from Bailieborough Community Centre on the day at 7.30am. Please contact; John at 086 055 4578 or Pat at 086 063 5856, for further information.

Bailieborough Celtic A.F.C: Bailieboro Celtic is looking for Coaches and Helpers to assist with the running of our Summer Academy, for U10 and U8 Boys and Girls. The club will assist with Garda vetting and child safe guarding course. Please contact us via our FB page if interested.

Training for the Under 9’s has resumed at the Vale Grounds on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 7 pm. With a large turnout each week, the Club would really encourage and appreciate parents getting involved.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Marcella, sons and daughters, Christina (Craig), Francis (Patricia), Marcella (Eamon), Tom, Laura, Antoinette (John) and Simon (Jenny), sisters Ailish and Mary, brother Billy, grandchildren Scott, Heather, Gavin, Leah, Alan, Aoife, Erin, Kristina, Thomas, Jonathan, Jason, Cían, Shannon, Maia, Eoin, Jack, Charlie, great-grandchildren Gavin, Hudson, Aura, Porter, Leah, Scout, Andi, Archie, Nathan, Sophie, Callum, Kyle, Kaci and Kodi, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends on the death of Charles Sherwin, Drumacarrow, Bailieborough, Co Cavan and formerly of Baldoyle, Dublin, who passed away on Wednesday, 19th  April 2023, peacefully, at his residence. Charles was  predeceased by his brother Colm and sister Olive. 

Charles’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Friday, April 21st followed by Cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

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.

Indoor Bowls: Indoor Bowls take place in the Community Centre, Chapel Road every Wednesday evening at 8.00pm. New members most welcome.

Build Your Business in Bailieborough – Meeting

Our new Town Regeneration Officer, Caroline Brady has organised an information evening, in conjunction with the Cavan Local Enterprise Office for Businesses in and around Bailieborough.

The Local Enterprise Office have agreed to come to the Courthouse in Bailieborough

on Wednesday 10th  May at 6pm.

The meeting is to provide information on the range of supports that Cavan LEO provide for businesses. It will be open to everyone in and around the town who wishes to attend.

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. 

Taekwondo and Self Defence Classes: Adults and over 16’s Classes take place every Friday evening from 8.00pm in St. Anne’s Community Centre, Chapel Rd., Bailieborough. For further information, please contact 085 127 1979.

 East Cavan Gaels GAA Club –  Hurling News 24th  April 2023

Cavan; Congratulations to Cavan on their victory over Monaghan in the Lory Meagher Cup on Saturday last with ECG men again to the fore. Next up they host Lancashire.

The Club Seniors made the long spin to Portadown to take on the hosts St.Malachys in the Spring League. Although defeated it got more game time into the legs of those not on county squads.

Under 11/13/15/17; The weather caused havoc with our U15s so games were refixed. First up its a trip to St.Fechins on Monday next followed by a home game v Inninskeen on Wednesday.

Well done to the ECG men on the county squad who had a good game v Fermanagh on Friday last.

U11 and U13 training on Monday 6.45 on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks

Under 7/9; Under 9 training will return outdoors from Monday next at 5.45 on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks.

The week ahead;

Monday’s;  U9 training 5.45, U11/13 training 6.45pm and Senior training at 8pm on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks.

Wednesday; U15 home to Inniskeen time/venue tbc

Saturday;.Cavan v Lancashire, Lory Meagher Cup 2pm Breffni.

Sunday; Spring league, time venue tbc.

Club contacts;

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

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

Building your Business in Bailieborough

Bailieborough News. April 17th 2023 . Matthew J. Cullen.

Bailieborough’s Operation Keep Well 2023: Help needed for volunteers to steward  for Bailieborough’s ‘Urban Outdoor Adventure Initiative’ Launch. Volunteers are needed for stewarding and for launching Colour Powder at the event. The event will be taking place on this Saturday, April 22nd and will start at the Bailieborough Community Centre at 12 noon. Colour Walk/Run/Jog 1.5k event. Tea, coffee and refreshments provided afterwards. This is a Fun event not to be missed and all are welcome.

If interested and available in volunteering for the event, please contact, mohanlon@cavancoco.ie or call 086 108 4591.

Jim’s Day: We are overwhelmed with the support we received from the 80 golfers who played on the day, to all the people who sponsored and to the people who made donations and bought raffle tickets, we will be forever thankful.

Setting out to organise the event, we thought if we raised €5,000 it would brilliant. However, we surpassed that by a long way and raised €9,685 for the Oncology Unit in Cavan General Hospital.

With so many people to thank we don’t know where to start.

A special thanks to the following :

Kevin at Mannan Castle Golf Club , Atb Sign and Print,  Kevin Gorman for all the photos, Kieran Byrne for marking all the cards, Stevie Ormiston for donating Water and Bars, Our Tee Box sponsors, all the people who give donations, all the people who donated raffle prizes and Trophies.ie for all the trophies.

Finally a huge Thank You to Tommy Ormiston and the Gorman Family for all their work to make such a memorable day.

Rip Jim

Bridge Club:The winners on Tuesday April 4th were:

1st: Joy Jameson and Teresa O’Reilly.

2nd: Betty McCaffrey and Sean Kelleher.

Bailieborough Bridge Club have relocated to the Courthouse, Lower Main St.

The club meets every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. New members welcome.

Contact:bridgeclubbailieborough@gmail.com or telephone:042-9667944.

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.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to daughters Siobhan and Ann, brother Paddy, sisters Marie and Ann, sons-in-law Ryan and Andy, grandchildren Aoife, Charlie, Will, Elle and Jack, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends on the death of John (Jack) Dempsey, Cavan Road, Bailieborough, Co Cavan and formerly of Edenderry, Co Offaly, who passed away on Saturday, 8th  April 2023, peacefully, at his residence. John was predeceased by his wife Nora, son Paddy and sisters Kathleen and Lil.

John’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Chapel on Tuesday, April 11th and afterwards, John’s remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery.

Bailieborough Heritage Society: Can you please support us in our Tesco’s Blue Token campaign to help in our work in the Old Church of Ireland Graveyard?

Bailieborough Craft Group: Our Craft Group takes place every Friday morning in the Library.  Looking forward to seeing all the ladies! New members are very welcome – we would love to see you!

Drop in anytime between 10.30am and 12.30pm in the Library.

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to son Alan, daughter Diane, Alan’s partner Caitriona, son-in-law Noel, grandchildren Louise, Francessca, Daniel, Sarah and Jennifer, great-grandchildren Kodi, Laine and Alex, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends on the death of Mary Kirwan (nee Cook), Kilmore Willows, Ballyjamesduff, Co.Cavan and formerly of Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, Duleek, Co. Meath and Raheny, Co. Dublin, who passed away on Friday, 14th  April 2023. Mary was predeceased by her husband Gerard, sister Kathleen and brother George.. 

Mary’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Joseph’s Church, Ballyjamesduff on Sunday, April 16th with  Cremation afterwards at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Bailieborough Library: FREE workshops ‘VISION OF HEALTH AND HAPPINESS’

A 3 week series of workshops to promote wellbeing, health and happiness facilitated by Patricia Crimin, YTI Dip Yoga Teacher and YTI Dip Yoga Therapist.

Week 1 Thursday May 11th 11am-12.30pm– Creative expression of wellbeing using collage technique (please bring scissors, old magazines).

Week 2 Thursday May 18th 11am-12.30pm– Create an artistic upcycling candle as an expression of happiness and gratitude;

Week 3 Thursday May 25th 11am-12.30pm –Tree of Love and Happiness.

Workshops are FREE and limited spaces available. Please ring 042 9665779 to book

In April, the Bailieborough Library Reading Group will be reading ‘Three Sisters’ by Heather Morris. New members are always welcome and copies of the book are available in the Library! The next meeting of the group will take place in the Library on Tuesday, April 25th at 6.30pm.

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!

Lough Derg: One Day Retreat: A ‘One Day Retreat’ to Lough Derg, will take place on Sunday, May 7th. This has been organised by the St. Vincent De Paul Society. A bus will be leaving from Bailieborough Community Centre on the day at 7.30am. Please contact; John at 086 055 4578 or Pat at 086 063 5856, for further information.

Bailieborough Celtic A.F.C:

Training for the Under 9’s has resumed at the Vale Grounds on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 7 pm. With a large turnout each week, the Club would really encourage and appreciate parents getting involved.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife and best friend Joan (nee Flanagan), daughters Dawn and Laura, brother Patsy (Galbolie) and sister Sr. Kathleen (California), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and large circle of friends on the death of Peter Pritchard, London and late of Galbolie, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away on Saturday, 25th  March 2023, in London, after a long illness bravely borne. Peter was predeceased by his brother Eugene.

Peter’s Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, 2nd  May 2023 in St. George’s Cathedral, Westminster, Bridge Road, London SE1. Peter’s remains will be interred at Camberwell, New Cemetery, SE23.

A Memorial Mass will be held for Peter in St Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on this Friday evening, 21st April at 7pm.

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.

Indoor Bowls: Indoor Bowls take place in the Community Centre, Chapel Road every Wednesday evening at 8.00pm. New members most welcome.

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. 

Taekwondo and Self Defence Classes: Adults and over 16’s Classes take place every Friday evening from 8.00pm in St. Anne’s Community Centre, Chapel Rd., Bailieborough. For further information, please contact 085 127 1979.

 East Cavan Gaels GAA Club –  

 Club contacts;

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

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

Women on the move.

Bailieborough News. April 10th 2023 . Matthew J. Cullen.

Bailieborough Tidy Towns: Community Clean-Up Day: Bailieborough Tidy Towns are holding their Community Clean-Up on Saturday morning next, April 15th. They are asking for members of local groups to take part and get involved in keeping our community clean and tidy. All interested are asked to meet at the Market Square at 10.30am on Saturday morning.

Another date of importance is Tuesday, April 18th when the group will be holding a meeting in the Courthouse at 8.30 pm, Lower Main St., to discuss options moving forward, and to help ensure that the great work carried out by those responsible for keeping our community tidy and in bloom for the past number of years continues. They ask, that as many people as possible attend this meeting.

Bridge Club:The winners in the Easter Prizes competition were:1st: Teresa O’Reilly and Joy Jameson.

2nd: Michael McNicholas and Tony Carolan.

3rd: Kathy O’Sullivan and Rosaleen Mackey.

Bailieborough Bridge Club have relocated to the Courthouse, Lower Main St.

The club meets every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. New members welcome.

Contact:bridgeclubbailieborough@gmail.com or telephone:042-9667944.

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.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Bridget, sons Terence (Sarah) and Barry (Aleha), four graddaughters, sister Kathleen, brothers John, Raymond, Tony, Alfie and Desmond, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends on the death of Oliver Gilsenan, who passed away at his residence in Hornchurch, Essex and was formerly of Tullinaskeagh, Bailieborough, Co Cavan on Monday 03rd  April 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Oliver was predeceased by his parents Tom and Maggie, sister Maura and brothers Martin and Jimmy.

Oliver’s Funeral will take place in Hornchurch, Essex at a later date.

Bailieborough Heritage Society: Can you please support us in our Tesco’s Blue Token campaign to help in our work in the Old Church of Ireland Graveyard?

Bailieborough Craft Group: Our Craft Group takes place every Friday morning in the Library.  Looking forward to seeing all the ladies! New members are very welcome – we would love to see you!

Drop in anytime between 10.30am and 12.30pm in the Library.

Bailieborough’s Operation Keep Well 2023: Help needed for volunteers to steward  for Bailieborough’s ‘Urban Outdoor Adventure Initiative’ Launch. Volunteers are needed for stewarding and for launching Colour Powder at the event. The event will be taking place on Saturday, April 22nd and will start at the Bailieborough Community Centre at 12 noon. Colour Walk/Run/Jog 1.5k event. Tea, coffee and refreshments provided afterwards. This is a Fun event not to be missed and all are welcome.

If interested and available in volunteering for the event, please contact, mohanlon@cavancoco.ie or call 086 108 4591.

Bailieborough Social Day Centre: The Bailieborough Social Day Centre’s ‘Easter Party’ will take place in the Bailie Hotel on this Wednesday, April 12th at 3.00pm. Admission is €10 and all are welcome to attend.

Bailieborough Library: In April, the Bailieborough Library Reading Group will be reading ‘Three Sisters’ by Heather Morris. New members are always welcome and copies of the book are available in the Library! The next meeting of the group will take place in the Library on Tuesday, April 25th at 6.30pm.

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!

Lough Derg: One Day Retreat: A ‘One Day Retreat’ to Lough Derg, will take place on Sunday, May 7th. This has been organised by the St. Vincent De Paul Society. A bus will be leaving from Bailieborough Community Centre on the day at 7.30am. Please contact; John at 086 055 4578 or Pat at 086 063 5856, for further information.

Bailieborough Celtic A.F.C: Football for all Taster Session: A ‘Football for All’ taster session, for children with a disability aged 6 to 16 years, will take place at the Bailieboro Celtic Soccer Grounds at the Vale, on Monday next, April 17th from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. This event is being run through the FAI Ireland Football For All Programme in partnership with Cavan Sports Partnership.

Places are limited and Pre-Registration is essential. For further information and to register, please email, Paul Smyth at paulsmyth@fai.ie

Training for the Under 9’s has resumed at the Vale Grounds on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 7 pm. With a large turnout each week, the Club would really encourage and appreciate parents getting involved.

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.

Indoor Bowls: Indoor Bowls take place in the Community Centre, Chapel Road every Wednesday evening at 8.00pm. New members most welcome.

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 at the Chapel car park (Lakeside) at 8pm, every Monday and Wednesday evenings. All levels of fitness welcome. Please contact Tony at 086 399 3430 for further information.

Taekwondo and Self Defence Classes: Adults and over 16’s Classes take place every Friday evening from 8.00pm in St. Anne’s Community Centre, Chapel Rd., Bailieborough. For further information, please contact 085 127 1979.

 East Cavan Gaels GAA Club –  Hurling News 10th April 2023

Cavan; Fresh from the NHL success the lads attention turns to the Championship and Lory Meagher Cup on Sunday next in Birmingham against Warwickshire. It was a close game when the sides met in the league and this will likely be no different. Best of luck to all and to our ECG men on the team and the panel.

Club seniors lost another round of Spring league to the weather. Build up in fixtures which will hopefully get going in the next weeks.

Under 11/13/15/17; Under 13/15 training on Monday with the U15s getting the club season up and running with an away game to St.Fechins in Termonfeckin on Wednesday at 7pm.

The U11s will return after the Easter break.

Under 7/9; The U9s will return after the Easter break. Both U7 and U9 groups will attend the Monaghan and Cavan GAA blitzes over the summer months.

Monday; U13/15 training 6-7pm Bailieborough GAA astro. All sessions €3 each please.

Wednesday;U15 away to St.Fechins 7pm.

 Club contacts;

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

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

Bailieborough World Champion

Congratulations to Eva Pilipaviciute who has placed 2nd U12 in the World Irish Dancing Championships 2023 in Montreal. Eva trains with Brenda of Scoil Rince Ní Chearra – ó Baoláin at the Bailieborough Courthouse.

launching the promotion for the Colour Walk/Run for Bailieborough Urban Outdoor Adventure Initiative

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/bailieborough-urban-outdoor-adventure-initiative-launch-colour-walk-run-tickets-603478469347

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

‘Jims’ Day’–Golf Tournament in Memory of Jim Gorman: The Event in Memory of Jim Gorman,will be taking place at Mannan Castle Golf Club, Donaghmoyne, Carrickmacross, on this Saturday, April 8th 2023. Tee Times are from 9.30am to 1.00pm. Entry fees are €50 per player and €200 per team.

Proceeds in aid of the Oncology Unit in Cavan General Hospital.

We would greatly appreciate your support, open to golfers and non golfers.

For entry give Tommy (086 084 6991) or Kieran (087 796 4844) a call.

Also Tee Box Sponsorship option for people who want to support, give us a call for more information.

Annual Niamh Crosby Memorial Run: The annual Niamh Crosby Memorial Run will take place on this Sunday, Easter Sunday, April 9th . Registration will take place at Enagh House, on the Bailieborough/Virginia Rd., from 10am and the run will commence at 12 noon. All bikes welcome and entry fee is €20.

This year our fundraiser will help contribute to two projects in cancer care and treatment in St James Hospital, where Niamh received her care.

Our fundraiser will contribute to the purchase of a bladder scanner which will help patients with their care and diagnosis and also for the development and launching of a survivorship care plan for patients. This will be of huge benefit to all women in treatment as it will allow the hospital to help them on an individual basis in managing issues that may arise for them as a result of their cancer surgery or treatment.

A Suggestion from The Pastoral Council: The special character of Good Friday has changed in recent years. Following a recent Pastoral Council discussion, it was suggested that businnesses in the Parish—in Bailieborough and Shercock—might revive the tradition of closing their doors during the Holy Hour between 3pm and 4pm on Good Friday, the time when Christ died. In this way, all will be reminded that Good Friday is not an ordinary day, but rather a day of great solemnity. It is interesting to note, that even the United States Stock Exchange (Wall St.) and stock markets around the world are entirely closed on Good Friday.

Holy Week Schedule for St. Annes, Bailieborough: Holy Thursday: Chrism Mass in Cavan Cathedral at 11.30am. All welcome. Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7.00pm. Adoration at the Altar of Repose after Mass until 10.00pm.

Good Friday: Good Friday Celebration of the Lord’s Passion at 3.00pm.

Holy Saturday: Individual Confessions from 12 noon to 2.00pm. Easter Vigil at 9.30pm.

Easter Sunday: Mass on Easter Sunday morning at 10.00am.

Bridge Club: The winners on Tuesday, March 21st were:

1st: Teresa O’Reilly and Joy Jameson.

2nd: Helen Clarke and Kathleen McArdle.

Bailieborough Bridge Club have relocated to the Courthouse, Lower Main St.

The club meets every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. New members welcome.

Contact:bridgeclubbailieborough@gmail.com or telephone:042-9667944.

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.

Bailieborough Heritage Society: Can you please support us in our Tesco’s Blue Token campaign to help in our work in the Old Church of Ireland Graveyard?

Bailieborough Craft Group: Our Craft Group takes place every Friday morning in the Library.  Looking forward to seeing all the ladies! New members are very welcome – we would love to see you!

Drop in anytime between 10.30am and 12.30pm in the Library.

Bailieborough’s Operation Keep Well 2023: Help needed for volunteers to steward  for Bailieborough’s ‘Urban Outdoor Adventure Initiative’ Launch. Volunteers are needed for stewarding and for launching Colour Powder at the event. The event will be taking place on Saturday, April 22nd and will start at the Bailieborough Community Centre at 12 noon. Colour Walk/Run/Jog 1.5k event. Tea, coffee and refreshments provided afterwards. This is a Fun event not to be missed and all are welcome.

If interested and available in volunteering for the event, please contact, mohanlon@cavancoco.ie or call 086 108 4591.

Bailieborough Social Day Centre: The Bailieborough Social Day Centre’s ‘Easter Party’ will take place in the Bailie Hotel on Wednesday, April 12th at 3.00pm. Admission is €10 and all are welcome to attend.

Bailieborough Library: In April, the Bailieborough Library Reading Group will be reading ‘Three Sisters’ by Heather Morris. New members are always welcome and copies of the book are available in the Library! The next meeting of the group will take place in the Library on Tuesday, April 25th at 6.30pm.

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!

Lough Derg: One Day Retreat: A ‘One Day Retreat’ to Lough Derg, will take place on Sunday, May 7th. This has been organised by the St. Vincent De Paul Society. A bus will be leaving from Bailieborough Community Centre on the day at 7.30am. Please contact; John at 086 055 4578 or Pat at 086 063 5856, for further information.

Bailieborough Celtic A.F.C: Football for all Taster Session: A ‘Football for All’ taster session, for children with a disability aged 6 to 16 years, will take place at the Bailieboro Celtic Soccer Grounds at the Vale, on Monday, April 17th from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. This event is being run through the FAI Ireland Football For All Programme in partnership with Cavan Sports Partnership.

Places are limited and Pre-Registration is essential. For further information and to register, please email, Paul Smyth at paulsmyth@fai.ie

Training for the Under 9’s has resumed at the Vale Grounds on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 7 pm. With a large turnout each week, the Club would really encourage and appreciate parents getting involved.

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.

Indoor Bowls: Indoor Bowls take place in the Community Centre, Chapel Road every Wednesday evening at 8.00pm. New members most welcome.

Bailieborough Shamrocks G.F.C.:  The much awaited Easter Juvenile Disco takes place on this Thursday 6th  from 7-9pm, 2nd-6th class, €5 per child. Looking forward to another great evening !! 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 at the Chapel car park (Lakeside) at 8pm, every Monday and Wednesday evenings. All levels of fitness welcome. Please contact Tony at 086 399 3430 for further information.

Taekwondo and Self Defence Classes: Adults and over 16’s Classes take place every Friday evening from 8.00pm in St. Anne’s Community Centre, Chapel Rd., Bailieborough. For further information, please contact 085 127 1979.

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

Cavan NHL Victory; Historic days for hurling in Cavan are rare indeed so Saturday was a very significant day as Cavan, with ECG men to the fore, won the NHL Division 3B title overcoming favorites Leitrim in an exciting game in Abbotstown. Exceptional displays by our own Canice Maher and Nicky Kenny in scoring and fiercely dogged work by Jack Barry and Colin Gargan in helping create the platform for what is a significant success for this squad. Also congratulations to Rory Farrell and Tadhg Barry who will also pick up NHL winners medals and not forgetting Cian McEntee and Conor Walsh who were part of the extended  panel. The prospect of operating at the higher level in 2024 is one they all look forward to and we have more lads who will be chomping at the bit to get into the squad next year so things are looking up!

For the  third week in a row our club Spring League game was postponed due to the continuing wet conditions. Hopefully things will improve as we move through the Spring.

Under 11/13/15/17; All lads on a week off for the holidays. The Under 15s will return next week as the Tain Og League begins on the 12th April.

Under 7/9; Our Mullagh groups brought the indoor part of the season to an end on Thursday last. This has been a very popular addition to the indoor rota and we look forward to its return later in the year. The Killinkere group as usual had another fantastic 30 week block of hurling and both sets of groups will move to our outdoor sessions in Bailieborough after the Easter break.

Monday’s; Club Senior training 8pm Bailieborough astro. All sessions €3 each please.

Sunday; Ulster Spring league. Time and venue tbc midweek.

 Club contacts;

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

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