Bailieborough News. May 22nd 2023 . Matthew J. Cullen.

Bailieborough Town Centre First Masterplan

Public Consultation – Have your say!

Cavan County Council is commencing the preparation of a Town Centre First

Masterplan for the future development of Bailieborough.

The aim of this Masterplan is to set out a clear vision for the future direction of the

town’s physical, economic, environmental, social and cultural development. When

completed, the plan will be used to seek funding and attract investment into the

town.

We want to ensure that the Masterplan meets the aspirations of the whole

community, and we would like to meet with all stakeholders within the local

community to hear your views on what should be included in the Masterplan for

your town.

A public consultation on the Masterplan will take place in the Bailie Hotel, Main

Street, Bailieborough on Tuesday next, 30th  May from 7.30pm – 9.30pm.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

Queries in respect of the consultation should be directed to cbrady@cavancoco.ie

Dhuish Group Water Scheme: Dhuish GWS are continuing to flush the lines over the next week and a half.  Any queries, please contact 087 6293035.

Bailieborough Social Day Centre: Afternoon Tea will take place in the Bailie Hotel for members of the Social Day Centre on this Wednesday afternoon, May 24th at 3.00pm. All welcome.

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:

Wednesday, May 24th : Dun A Ri, Forest Park, Kingscourt: (M) Walk 1.5hrs, (E) Walk, 1hr. Leaving Tesco Carpark at 6.50pm.  Walk commences at 7.15pm  at the Cabra School entrance to Dun A Ri on the Kingscourt / Shercock Road.

Wednesday, May 31st: Nobber to Castletown: (E) Walk, 1.5 to 2.00hrs. Leaving Tesco carpark at 6.40pm. In Nobber parking in front of the R. C. Church or on Main St. Parking also at the Library on the righthand side going into Nobber. Walk commencing at 7.15pm.  All Welcome.

Blessing of the Graves, 2023: The Blessing of the Graves will take place in St. Annes Cemetery, Bailieborough on Sunday, September 3rd at 12 noon.

The Blessing of the Graves will take place in Killann Old Cemetery on Saturday, August 19th at 7.00pm and the Blessing of the Graves will take place at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Shercock on Sunday, August 20th, immediately after 11.30am, Mass.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to husband Pauge, loving daughter Alison, son Stephen, sisters Anita, Maeve, Aileen, Kathleen, Joan and Rosaleen, brothers Francis, Malachy and Liam, son-in-law Pauric, daughter-in-law Laura, grandchildren Éabha, Lorna and Brían, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends on the death of Bernadette (Bernie) Lynch (nee Clarke), Carrigabruise, Virginia, Co. Cavan and formerly of Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in The Mater Hospital, Dublin on Wednesday, May 17th 2023. Bernie was predeceased by her parents Michael and Kathleen and brothers TM and Gerry.

Bernie’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Matthew’s Church, Maghera, on Saturday, May 20th and afterwards, Bernie’s remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

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 Creative Hub: Cruinniu na nOg 2023…

FREE “Relax your Brain and Create” Workshop for children ages 9+..

In Bailieborough Library on Saturday June 10th from 10.30- 1pm.

To register please email: bailieboroughcreativehub@gmail.com

All children must be registered! Spaces are limited!

For more information go to https://cruinniu.creativeireland.gov.ie/…/relax-your…/

Bailieborough Library: ‘The Corleck Head and Other Aspects of East Cavan’s Ancient Past’ a lecture by Jonathan Smyth will take place here in the Library on Thursday evening May 25th  at 7pm as part of our Bealtaine celebrations.

We are delighted to welcome our colleague Jonathan. He is the author of ‘Gentleman and Scholar: Thomas James Barron, 1903 – 1992’; a member of Cumann Seanchais Breifne, and a regular contributor to The Anglo-Celt.

All are welcome and admission is FREE!!

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 Thursday of each month starting on Thursday June 1st 2023 from 2pm-4.30pm. No appointment is necessary.

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!

Bailieborough Celtic A.F.C: Great start to the season for the Bailieboro Celtic Senior Men’s side , who are playing their football in the N.E.F.L. Division 2. The team has won their first four matches and now are top of the division. Keep up the good work and the best of luck for the season!

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.

Lough an Leagh ‘Moonwalk’: The Lough an Leagh ‘Moonwalk’ 2023 will take place on Lough an Leagh on Saturday, June 3rd, commencing at 8.15pm, from the Picnic Area on Lough an Leagh. All proceeds go to local Cancer Charities. Entry fee is €10 and refreshments will be served afterwards. All welcome.

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. 

Official Opening of Amenity Area: The official opening of the newly re furbished amenity area at Loch Barna Grow lake Maudabawn will take place on Friday evening June 2nd at 7.00pm.All are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served and there will be some musical entertainment to follow.

Work has been on going over the past year, laying down a tramac surface. A seating area has been developed, along with changing room and cabin have been constructed. The lake, in recent year has become a popular focal point for swimmers, kayaking, runners , and cyclists.  Or indeed, if you just want to go and sit down in a quiet place among the drumlin hills and relax in the peace and quiet of this hidden gem, then this is the place to go to, in the locality.

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.

Bailieborough School of Music

Bailieborough school of Music information/enrolment evening is been held on Tuesday the 30th of May at 7 pm in the Community Centre (Sept 23 – May 24). There will be a short performance from the band. Teachers will give a demonstration and advice on the various instruments.

Individual and group lessons in recorder, guitar, flute, clarinet, saxophone and trumpet all subject to availability.

Bailieborough Gardening Club meeting.

Photo shows part of the large attendance of a recent talk by John Brady, Cultural Officer and Tour Guide in Bailieborough Courthouse, on the history of Bailieborough Castle and forest and which was hosted by Bailieborough Garden Club

Bailieborough News. May 15th 2023 . Matthew J. Cullen.

Dhuish Group Water Scheme: Dhuish GWS are flushing the lines over a two week period starting from Monday, May 22nd.  Any queries, please contact 087 6293035.

Congratulations: Congratulations to the children from St. Annes National School, who made their First Holy Communion in St. Annes Chapel on Saturday last.

Rhythmic Dance Twirlers – RDT: Bailieborough Beginner Classes

RDT are ready open our doors to the next generation of twirlers in Bailieborough

Starting on Wednesday, May 17th  of May at the Courthouse, Lr. Main Street from

 4-5pm.  Cost: €10.

Boys and girls from age 4 are welcome. We continue classes during the summer too! So now is a great time to join up and keep the kids busy this summer.

Bailieborough Social Day Centre: Afternoon Tea will take place in the Bailie Hotel for members of the Social Day Centre on Wednesday, May 24th at 3.00pm. All welcome.

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:

Wednesday, May 17th: Lough an Leagh: (M) Walk, 1.5 hrs (Approx). Leaving Tesco carpark at 7.00pm. Walk commences at the Picnic Area at Lough an Leagh at 7.15pm.

Wednesday, May 24th : Dun A Ri, Forest Park, Kingscourt: (M) Walk 1.5hrs, (E) Walk, 1hr. Leaving Tesco Carpark at 6.50pm.  Walk commences at 7.15pm  at the Cabra School entrance to Dun A Ri on the Kingscourt / Shercock Road. All Welcome.

Blessing of the Graves, 2023: The Blessing of the Graves will take place in St. Annes Cemetery, Bailieborough on Sunday, September 3rd at 12 noon.

The Blessing of the Graves will take place in Killann Old Cemetery on Saturday, August 19th at 7.00pm and the Blessing of the Graves will take place at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Shercock on Sunday, August 20th, immediately after 11.30am, Mass.

Link Credit Union: Step—Up Grants now open: Have you a child moving from 6th class to first year in secondary school this September? Link Credit Union have opened their ‘Step—Up Grant’ competition, where ten students can win €200 towards their education costs. Closing date is June 16th. Application forms are available in any of the Credit Union’s offices or on their website: www.linkcu.ie

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to sons Michael and Anthony, daughters Anna and Katie, son-in-law Brian, grandchildren Courtney and Riley, sisters Mary O’Brien, Eileen Ryan, Philomena Byrne and Bernadette Robinson, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends on the death of Patrick (Pat) McFadden, Bexcourt View, Bailieborough, Co Cavan, who passed away on Monday, 8th  May 2023, suddenly at his residence. Pat was predeceased by his wife Mary.

Pat’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Church, Bailieborough on Saturday, May 13th and afterwards, Pat’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.

Bailieborough Creative Hub: Cruinniu na nOg 2023…

FREE “Relax your Brain and Create” Workshop for children ages 9+..

In Bailieborough Library on Saturday June 10th from 10.30- 1pm.

To register please email: bailieboroughcreativehub@gmail.com

All children must be registered! Spaces are limited!

For more information go to https://cruinniu.creativeireland.gov.ie/…/relax-your…/

Bailieborough Library: ‘The Corleck Head and Other Aspects of East Cavan’s Ancient Past’ a lecture by Jonathan Smyth will take place here on Thursday evening May 25th  at 7pm as part of our Bealtaine celebrations.

We are delighted to welcome our colleague Jonathan. He is the author of ‘Gentleman and Scholar: Thomas James Barron, 1903 – 1992’; a member of Cumann Seanchais Breifne, and a regular contributor to The Anglo-Celt.

All are welcome and admission is FREE!!

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 Thursday of each month starting on Thursday June 1st 2023 from 2pm-4.30pm. No appointment is necessary.

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!

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.

Lough an Leagh ‘Moonwalk’: The Lough an Leagh ‘Moonwalk’ 2023 will take place on Lough an Leagh on Saturday, June 3rd, commencing at 8.15pm, from the Picnic Area on Lough an Leagh. All proceeds go to local Cancer Charities. Entry fee is €10 and refreshments will be served afterwards. All welcome.

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.

Bailieborough News. May 8th 2023 . Matthew J. Cullen.

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.

Darkness into Light, Bailieborough: A massive thank you to everyone involved in making last Saturday morning a very special start to the day by taking part in Darkness into Light Bailieborough 2023. The businesses and individuals who decorated their premises/homes or donated, the stewards and local Gardai, those who helped with providing refreshments and who donated food, DJ Gareth for the music at the start and finish, Local musicians who performed along the route and our local branch of The Red Cross who thankfully had an uneventful morning. A special word of thanks to Owen Duffy for the beautiful speech prior to the start of the event as well as Bailieborough Community School for allowing us the use of school facilities and their staff and pupils who helped out with decorations or performed along the route. Here’s to DIL 2024

 Bridge Club:The winners of the President’s prizes competition were:

1st: Kathy O Sullivan and Rosaleen Mackey.

2nd: Una Stafford and Vera Bell.

3rd: Tom Moran and John McGahan.

The Bridge Club will resume in October.

New members are always welcome.

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

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: A big “Thank you” to Bailieborough Shamrocks for their recent donation of €2200.00. 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.

Bailieborough Gardening Club: The next meeting of the Bailieborough Gardening Club will take place on Monday evening next, May 15th at 8.00pm in the B.D.A., Shercock Road, Bailieborough. John Brady—Cultural Officer and Tour Guide in the Courthouse—will talk about the history of Bailieborough Castle and the trees and gardens, that were attached to it, and about the owners of the Castle and the Millraces, that can be found in the Forest. Refreshments and raffle on the night. Everyone welcome.

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: Wednesday, May 10th : Girley Bog: Walk 1h 30m (approx). Leaving Tesco carpark at 6.35pm. Meet at Cloncat Service Station, 8.5kms from Kells on the Clonmellon Road N52 at 7.10pm. Walk commencing at Girley Bog at 7.15pm.

Wednesday, May 17th: Lough an Leagh: (M) Walk, 1.5 hrs (Approx). Leaving Tesco carpark at 7.00pm. Walk commences at the Picnic Area at Lough an Leagh at 7.15pm.  All Welcome.

Link Credit Union: Step—Up Grants now open: Have you a child moving from 6th class to first year in secondary school this September? Link Credit Union have opened their ‘Step—Up Grant’ competition, where ten students can win €200 towards their education costs. Closing date is June 16th. Application forms are available in any of the Credit Union’s offices or on their website: www.linkcu.ie

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to sisters, Peggie Reilly (Galbolie), Ann Clarke (Canningstown), Susan Fitzsimons (Ballyjamesduff), brother Anthony (Dublin), nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family on the death of Patrick (Patsy) Reilly, Crocknahattina, Bailieborough, Co.Cavan, who passed away on Sunday, the 30th  April 2023, peacefully at his residence. Patsy was predeceased by his parents John and Alice and sister Gladys.

Patsy’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Chapel on Wednesday, May 3rd and afterwards, Patsy’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?

Killann Community Games: Well done to the Killann Under 12 girls and Under 14 Girls sides on their victories on Sunday last at the Community School Pitch in Bailieborough. The Under 12’s defeated Cootehill, while the Under 14’s defeated Kingscourt. Well done to the girls!

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.

Tierworker Young at Heart Active Retirement ARA : We wish to Thank “Tesco” for €529 from the blue token collection.

Your support for our group is greatly appreciated.

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Gretta, daughter Mary, son John, son-in-law Michael, daughter-in-law Grainne, adored grandchildren Dylan, Cillian, Emma, Saoirse, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends on the death of Peter (P) Flanagan, Clogga House, Cormeen Lower, Bailieborough, Co Cavan and late of Lenenavragh, Mullagh, who passed away on Tuesday, May 2nd 2023, suddenly but peacefully at Cavan General Hospital.

Peter was predeceased by his parents John and Mary Josephine, sisters Brigid, Susan, brothers Jim and John-Joe.

Peter’s Funeral Mass took place on  Saturday, May 6th in St. Mary’s Church, Newcastle and afterwards, Peter’s remains were laid to rest in Mullagh 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.

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!

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.

Bailieborough Well Woman Walk and Yoga Programme: Join us for a fun, sociable and refreshing 6 week programme where you will Walk, Chat and Stretch (yoga) all while basking in nature on the beautiful grounds of Bailieborough’s Castle Lake Forest. Women aged 35+ for 6 weeks. Starting Sunday 14th  May 9.30am. Pre-registration is essential and places are limited so book your spot now! To book, please contact: https://www.eventbrite.ie/…/well-woman-walks-tickets

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.

Lough an Leagh ‘Moonwalk’: The Lough an Leagh ‘Moonwalk’ 2023 will take place on Lough an Leagh on Saturday, June 3rd, commencing at 8.15pm, from the Picnic Area on Lough an Leagh. All proceeds go to local Cancer Charities. Entry fee is €10 and refreshments will be served afterwards. All welcome.

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.

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.

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