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 22^nd 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, 8^th  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 11^th 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, 14^th  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 16^th 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 25^th 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 7^th. 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, 25^th  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, 2^nd  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, 21^st 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.

Bailieborough Tidy Towns: Community Clean-Up Day: Bailieborough Tidy Towns are holding their Community Clean-Up on Saturday morning next, April 15^th. 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 18^th 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 03^rd  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 22^nd 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 12^th 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 25^th 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 7^th. 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 17^th 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.

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

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.

‘Knockbride Variety Show‘, will take place on this Thursday, 30^th , Friday 31^st  of March and Saturday 1^st  of April 2023 in Tunnyduff Hall. This year’s show is in aid of SOSAD Cavan and The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust. Adults €10, Children (u12) €5. Doors open 8pm, show starts 8.30pm. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Bridge Club: The winners on Tuesday, March 14^th  were:

1st: Noreen Maguire and Olive Kellett.

2nd: Geraldine Columb and Marie McNicholas.

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: Delighted to announce that Bailieborough Cancer Comfort has won the Tesco 25 year Community Fund in Ulster …..€25,000.00!!!

A big “Thank you ” to Tesco!

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.

Annual Niamh Crosby Memorial Run: The annual Niamh Crosby Memorial Run will take place on Easter Sunday, April 9^th . 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.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Raffle Winners:

1st Prize : €100 Clarke’s Hardware voucher – Ella Kate Clarke.

2nd Prize: Carryout Hamper – Kevin Carolan.

3rd Prize: PB Cost Consultancy Hamper – Francis Daly.

4th Prize: Cara Hamper – Dessie Reilly.

5th Prize: Cara Hamper – Ella Gregory.

Congratulations to all the winners!

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 Library: Colouring Competition: Easter colouring competition to win an Easter Egg now open. Categories are 4-6 years, 7-9 years, 10-13 years, and Special Educational Needs. Pick up a copy of the entry form at the Library desk or download a copy at https://www.cavanlibrary.ie/…/easter-colouring…

Closing date is Saturday, April 1^st  2023 at 5.15pm and winners will be announced before Friday, April 7^th  2023.

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 7^th. 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.

‘Jims’ Day’–Golf Tournament in Memory of Jim Gorman: Upcoming Event in Memory of Jim Gorman, taking place at Mannan Castle Golf Club, Donaghmoyne, Carrickmacross, on Saturday, April 8^th 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.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to sister Matilda (Tilly Thompson), brother George, sister-in-law Doris, brother-in-law John, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-niece and great-great-nephew, extended family and friends in the UK and Ireland on the death of Joseph Newel Leinster in Nottingham, UK and formerly of Pottleduff, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan who passed away on Thursday, February 9^th 2023. Joseph was predeceased by his mother Margaret, father Joseph and brothers William (Jim) and Thomas (Stanley).

Joseph’s Funeral Service took place in Trinity Presbyterian Church, Bailieborough on Wednesday, March 22^nd 2023 and afterwards, Joseph’s remains were laid to rest in Urcher Graveyard.   

Bailieborough Celtic A.F.C: Congratulations to Bailieboro Celtic players, Lucy Gibson and Grace McKeown and all the players who have been selected to represent the Cavan/Monaghan Underage League for the upcoming 2023 Gaynor Cup.

This group of players will spend the next couple of months preparing for the 5-day long tournament, which is held down in the University of Limerick in June later this year.

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.

‘Climb with Charlie’, Anniversary:  Kevin Carolan intends to climb Croagh Patrick on the anniversary of  ‘Climb with Charlie’ this weekend, but unfortunately this year Charlie admits he won’t be able to “climb a mountain again” but he asks everyone on Sunday 2^nd  April to light a candle.

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!

 Table Quiz: On this Friday evening,  31^st March in the Clubhouse – a ‘Table Quiz’ in Memory of the late Pat Argue will take place. Proceeds from the quiz will go to the Club and the Bailieborough Cancer Fund. There will be a bar and Shane McCluskey will be playing music on the night. A great night to be had in St.Anne’s Park. Give us a shout if you want to reserve a table. 

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to mother Margaret, sons Michael, Brian and Jonathan, daughters in law, Bernadette, Suzanne and Jindriska, grandchildren, Mary, Sean, Grace, Petr and Meabh, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends on the death of  Mary O’Connor (née McMahon), Huntstown, Mulhuddart and late of Granafarna, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away on Thursday, March 16^th , 2023, (peacefully) at Beaumont Hospital. A Celebration of Mary’s life took place in Dardistown Crematorium on Wednesday, March 22^nd followed by cremation. 

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–Hurling News 27^th  March, 2023:

Membership; Membership for the 2023 season is now due. Please have it up to date as soon as possible as we rejig all our playing groups for the new season. Lots of new players, so lots of new opportunities for success.

Seniors; Inter county: The very best wishes from us all at East Cavan Gaels to the Cavan Seniors and especially to our club representatives on the squad as they take on Leitrim in the NHL Division 3B final v Leitrim on Saturday nex,time and venue tbc. The opportunities for National titles for Cavan hurling are very rare and we wish them all well in what should be an entertaining game.

Club Senior training on Mondays at 8pm at the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA. Unfortunately the Spring league has seen the postponement of the first two rounds due to the wet conditions over the last number of weeks. Hopefully they will get going next weekend.

Juvenile players and parents meeting; There will be a meeting of all juvenile players, U7 to U17 and their parents on Thursday next at 7pm, time and venue tbc by text early in the week. This will be to outline the season ahead, final player registrations and gear for players who need some. We will have a supply of helmets, hurleys and other hurling related equipment. All present players and any prospective players are most welcome.

Under 13/15/17; Club training will ramp up over the coming weeks especially when the bright evenings return. 7pm on the astro for club, 7pm in Breffni for U15 and 7pm in Breffni for U17. The first round of the Tain óg U15 league begins on Wednesday 5th April.

Under 11; Great numbers for this group on Monday at 7pm on the astro.

Under 7/9; Our Killinkere groups had their last indoor session on Saturday last. We will move outdoors after the Easter break. Mullagh will have its last indoor session this coming Thursday.

Monday’s; Club training U11/13/15 7pm on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks. County U15/17 7pm Breffni 3G. Club Senior training 8pm Bailieborough astro. All sessions €3 each please.

Thursday; Mullagh 2.45,3.45,4.45 for U7/9/12 respectively.

Saturday;. NHL Div 3B final Cavan v Leitrim, time and venue tbc.

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.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade: The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is back this year and we invite people to get involved and help out on the day. Signs are starting to hit the roadside. Hoping to bring a bit of community spirit to the town and looking for all your support.

 All floats welcome.  Vintage cars, bikes and tractors. Comedy floats,  Sports clubs and all Business floats, welcome. Entry of floats is free of charge.

Great chance to promote your business club etc,,,

Prizes for best float, best comedy and also best dressed window in town.

 All floats are to meet in the Community School car park from 2pm,  ready for kick off at 2.30pm where they will travel over to Main St…Kids tractor/bike/go kart run will meet a 2pm outside the Library.

A new addition to this year’s parade is a ‘Kids Tractor Run’!! Would your child like to decorate their tractor, go kart, bike or car and come and join us in the Parade?

Meeting outside Bailieborough Library at 2.00pm on Friday, March 17^th, 2023. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Raffle tickets are now on sale in local shops and businesses around Bailieborough town. Great prizes to be won!

All proceeds support our St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

St. Patrick’s Parade in Bailieborough would not be possible without volunteers and we need more volunteers in 2023.

Volunteering at our St. Patrick’s Parade is a fun experience and the chance to be part of a team in our community. We value, respect and appreciate each and every volunteer that gets involved.

ALL VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED TO WORK ON PARADE DAY, FRIDAY 17^th  MARCH!

Bridge Club: The winners on Tuesday, February 28th were: 1st: Mona McCormack and Tony Carolan.

2nd:Marie McNicholas and Maresa Liggan.

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.

Annual Niamh Crosby Memorial Run: The annual Niamh Crosby Memorial Run will take place on Easter Sunday, April 9^th . 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.

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 Library: The Changing Seasons Peer Support Network’s workshop will take place at Bailieborough Library on Thursday March 16that 12:30pm. Artist Kim Doherty will facilitate the afternoon. This is part of the

‘Hello How Are You’ campaign, which aims to open up conversations about mental health and encourage us all to check in with each other and see how we are. This will be followed on by an Arts Wellness Workshop.

The Network is open to any artist, youth or health worker who would like to participate in a fun arts activity facilitated by experienced peers. The aim of the Network is to support artists making work and facilitators who work with people through the arts in community, youth and health contexts.

To book your place, please email Elisha at emccaffrey@cavancoco.ie or call 049 4378549.

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!

East Cavan Swim Club: An extremely busy and successful night at the PTL finals in Craigavon on Saturday evening last. Super swimmers with PBs for every swimmer – well done Alana, Kerry, Lian, Mason, Daibhi, Aoibheann, Dearbhla, Roisin, Katie.

We had a nice haul of medals too, for Alana (gold and silver), Kerry (silver), Lian (silver and bronze), Mason (bronze), Katie (silver and bronze), Aoibheann (silver and bronze), Roisin (two bronze).

We also had new consideration and qualifying times for the Irish Summer Nationals in Limerick and Dublin – congratulations Alana (first ever, well done ), Katie, Aoibheann and Roisin, with Lian confirming hers.

Special mention to Daibhi, Mason, Kerry and Lian for hastily making a relay team.

Many thanks to Janis for coming and finally thank you to the swimmers and supporters ( especially the Sungals boys and Meabh Taaffe ) for supporting each other through every swim.

This was the closing event of this seasons PTLs so a final thank you to everyone who has been involved throughout the season.

‘Jims’ Day’–Golf Tournament in Memory of Jim Gorman: Upcoming Event in Memory of Jim Gorman, taking place at Mannan Castle Golf Club, Donaghmoyne, Carrickmacross, on Saturday, April 8^th 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.

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 son, John, daughter Olive, sons in law David and Paul, grandchildren Sean, Stephen, Olivier and Aimee, brother Liam, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousin May, relatives, and friends on the death of Una Martin, (née Evans), formerly of Brookwood Heights, Artane, Dublin and Bailieborough, Co. Cavan (who died in the loving care of Raheny House Nursing home, Dublin) on  Friday, March 3^rd, 2023.

Una was predeceased by her husband John and beloved daughter Mairead.

Una’s Funeral Mass took place in Our Lady Mother of Divine Grace, Raheny on Wednesday, March 8^th followed by cremation in Dardistown, North County Dublin.

‘Knockbride Variety Show‘, will take place on Thursday, 30^th , Friday 31^st  of March and Saturday 1^st  of April 2023 in Tunnyduff Hall. This year’s show is in aid of SOSAD Cavan and The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust. Adults €10, Children (u12) €5. Doors open 8pm, show starts 8.30pm. Your support is greatly appreciated.

‘Climb with Charlie’, Anniversary:  Kevin Carolan intends to climb Croagh Patrick on the anniversary of  ‘Climb with Charlie’ but unfortunately this year Charlie admits he won’t be able to “climb a mountain again” but he asks everyone on Sunday 2^nd  April to light a candle.

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.

Book Club: In March, the Bailieborough Library Book Club will be reading and discussing ‘Nora’ by Nuala O’Connor. New members are always welcome and copies of this title are available in the branch. The next Book Club meeting will take place in the Library on Tuesday, March 28^th at 6.30pm.

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 13th March 2023

Membership; Membership for the 2023 season is now due. Please have it up to date as soon as possible as we rejig all our playing groups for the new season. Lots of new players, so lots of new opportunities for success.

Seniors; Inter county

A wonderful result for Cavan with a 0-21 to 2-11 win over favourites Leitrim on Sunday in the NHL. At a minimum they have qualified for the semi final and depending on the result between Leitrim and Longford next week could even be in the final which is great news either way. Well done to Jack, Canice, Nicky, Rory, Colin, Conor, Cian and Declan keeping up the ECG flag flying on the squad.

The first round of the club spring league v Latton was lost to the weather and will be rescheduled.

Club Senior training on Mondays at 8pm at the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA. All are welcome.

Under 13/15/17; Club training will ramp up over the coming weeks especially when  the bright evenings return.

Under 11; Great numbers for this group on Monday at 7pm on the astro.

Under 7/9; Both groups going well. Both on a wee break for the St.Patricks weekend and will return in the coming weeks.

Monday’s; Club training U11/13/15 7pm on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks. Club Senior training 8pm Bailieborough astro. All sessions €3 each please.

Thursday; No Mullagh this week.

Saturday;. No Killinkere this week.

Club contacts;

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

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