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.
Bailieborough News. March 27th 2023 . Matthew J. Cullen.
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, 30th , Friday 31st of March and Saturday 1st 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 14th 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 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.
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 1st 2023 at 5.15pm and winners will be announced before Friday, April 7th 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 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.
‘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 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.
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 9th 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 22nd 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 2nd 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, 31st 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 16th , 2023, (peacefully) at Beaumont Hospital. A Celebration of Mary’s life took place in Dardistown Crematorium on Wednesday, March 22nd 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 27th 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.
Bailieborough News. March 20th 2023 . Matthew J. Cullen.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade: On Friday afternoon last, St. Patrick’s Day, the first St. Patrick’s Day Parade since 2018 took place in the town. From early morning the volunteers got everything in place, so that the event would run as planned. The weather was overcast and drizzly before the Parade started but the rain held off for the Parade itself. Local musician and singer, Shane McCluskey provided musical entertainment before the Parade started and kept the large crowd entertained. The Parade started on time and Master of Ceremonies for the day, Mr. Paddy Sheanon, kept the banter going to the amusement of the participants and the large crowd present. On the viewing stand were local politicians, dignitaries and members of the clergy. Many local businnesses took part, along with the vintage cars, tractors and motorcycles but the highlight of the Parade, was the amount of children taking part, with their clubs and organisations.
The organising committee would like to say, a huge ‘Thank You’ to everyone that volunteered, donated, participated and spectated at the Parade – it’s always great to see such a strong community spirit..
Congratulations to this years winners:
Best Window – La Mirage.
Best Comedy Float – The Playcentre, Kingscourt.
Best Club – Lakelands Taekwondo, Bailieborough.
Best Overall Float – Shields Hire.
Thank you very much to Bubbles Balloons, Bailieborough for decorating the stage for Friday’s event and to Chris Curry for supplying the viewing platform. Thank you to Kinnear Construction for providing us with the tractor and trailer and Jamie Benson for driving it. So, here’s to next year and hopefully a bigger and better Parade with the help of some much needed new volunteers!
Bridge Club: The winners on Tuesday, March 7th were:
1st: Helen Clarke and Kathleen McArdle.
2nd: John McGahan and Tom Moran.
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 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.
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.
Parish Pastoral Council: Congratulations are extended to Julie Smith, Curkish who was elected as Chairperson of the Parish Pastoral Council, to Oola Sheridan, Kells Road, who was elected as Vice Chairperson and to Frank Fitzpatrick, Glassleck Upper, who was elected as Secretary.
Bailieborough Library:
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.
‘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 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.
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.
‘Knockbride Variety Show’, will take place on Thursday, 30th , Friday 31st of March and Saturday 1st 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 2nd 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!
On Friday 31st 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.
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 next, March 28th 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 20th 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 Following on from the Seniors qualification for the NHL final the U20 side, with significant representation from our club, continued the rich vein of form for Cavan hurling with two big wins midweek v Fermanagh and Armagh to top their group in the development league which included Tyrone also, well done to all and Pat on management.
Club Senior training on Mondays at 8pm at the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA with Spring league to finally get going next weekend. All are 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, 6pm in Breffni for U15 and 7pm in Breffni for U17.
Under 11; Great numbers for this group on Monday at 7pm on the astro.
Under 7/9; Back training this coming week, Thursday in Mullagh and Saturday in Killinkere. A couple more weeks until the Easter break.
The week ahead;
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; Mullagh 2.45,3.45,4.45 for U7/9/12 respectively.
Saturday;. Killinkere Hall 1 and 2pm for U7 and U9 respectively.
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
Bailieborough News. March 13th 2023 . Matthew J. Cullen.
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 17th, 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 17th 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 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.
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 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.
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 3rd, 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 8th followed by cremation in Dardistown, North County Dublin.
‘Knockbride Variety Show‘, will take place on Thursday, 30th , Friday 31st of March and Saturday 1st 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 2nd 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 28th 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.
Bailieborough News. March 6th 2023 . Matthew J. Cullen.
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.
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 17th, 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.
Confirmation: Bishop Martin Hayes conferred the sacrament of Confirmation on just over 100 children in the Parish, at two ceremonies in St. Annes Church on Saturday last. Warm congratulations are extended to the candidates. A sincere word of thanks to the parents for their support, to the principals and class teachers of our three primary schools and to Andrea Connolly—the Parish Pastoral Assistant for co-ordinating the arrangements.
The winners of the Brennan Cup competition on Tuesday, February 21st were: 1st : Margaret Carolan and Bríd Murray, 2nd : Tom Moran and John McGahan.
Bridge Club: The winners of the Brennan Cup competition on Tuesday, February 21st were: 1st : Margaret Carolan and Bríd Murray, 2nd : Tom Moran and John McGahan.
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 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.
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:
FREE Oral Irish Exam preparation workshop for LC students at the Library on Saturday , March 11th from 11am-12.30pm. Places limited. Ring 042 9665779 to secure your place.
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!
‘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 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.
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.
Active Adults 50+ Gentle Aerobics—6 Week Programme: Starting on Thursday, March 9th at 11am in the Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Clubrooms. Places are limited and pre-registration is essential. Cost is €25. To book your place, please visit, www.cavansportspartnership.ie or email: Dean at dmcelroy@cavancoco.ie
‘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 2nd April to light a candle.
Wanted: Does your dog have signs of arthritis such as stiff joints, lameness, difficulty getting up after sleeping or maybe they have slowed down on walks?
Recruiting dogs for a free 8 week joint supplement trial and free vet physio care. All based in Virginia. Please Email ciara@butternutbox.com to sign up!
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 28th 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 6th 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.
New group Mullagh; This group has been a resounding success as over 60 boys and girls enjoying the game with us. The next stage involves the parents doing the Safeguarding and vetting. We now start the next six week block next Thursday and welcome all in the Mullagh area and further afield to join in in all the fun.
Seniors; The Cavan Seniors play Leitrim, in a winner takes all for a place in the league final in Breffni Park on Saturday next at 2pm. All are encouraged to replicate the Warwickshire game and get out and support the lads in this crucial game.
Club Senior training had resumed on Mondays at 8pm at the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA. All are welcome.
Under 13/15/17; County training will continue in Breffni, 6pm for U15, 7pm for U17 for the lads on the respective county squads while all the rest of our lads will train on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks this coming Monday at 7pm.
Good work from the ECG men on the county minor squad as they drew with Monaghan in the league.
Under 11; Great numbers for this group on Monday at 7pm on the astro.
Under 7/9; Both groups going well. Killinkere group will take a break for a few weeks with Cavan game next week and holiday weekend the following week with Communion and Confirmation season up and running. Mullagh continues on Thursday.
The week ahead;
Monday’s; County U15 6pm and U17 7pm trials/training, Breffni 3G. Club training U11/13/15 7pm on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks. Club Senior training 8pm Bailieborough astro. All sessions €3 each please.
Thursday; Mullagh indoors. Under 7 2.45, U9 3.45, U12 4.45.
Club contacts;
7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.
U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.
Bailieborough News. February 27th 2023 . Matthew J. Cullen.
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.
Confirmation: The Parish looks forward to welcoming, Bishop Martin Hayes to administer Confirmation to more than 100 children on next Saturday. St. Felim’s N.S. St. Patrick’s N.S., Shercock and the Model N.S. will take place at 11.00am, while St. Anne’s N.S., will take place at 3.00pm.
Women’s World Day of Prayer: The Women’s World Day of Prayer service, will take place in Trinity Presbyterian Church, Virginia Rd, on Friday, March 3rd at 8.00pm. All welcome—both male and female and refreshments will be served afterwards.
Bridge Club: The winners on Tuesday February 14th were:
1st: Margaret Carolan and Geraldine Columb.
2nd: Tom Moran and Rose Brennan.
The Bailieborough Bridge Club have relocated to the Courthouse, Lr. Main St. The club meets every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. New members are always 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 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.
Secrets in the Babby House: ‘Secrets in the Babby House’ by local author, Gloria McBreen is back in stock in Bailie Stores and Nearby – Neville Hall’s—both on Main Street, Bailieborough.
And if you’re in Nomad Coffee Shop in Bailieborough, you can pick up a copy there too! The book is also now available in ‘By The Book’ bookshop in Virginia, Co Cavan.
Bailieborough Walking Group: The Christmas Charity Walk hosted by the Bailieborough Walking Group raised €500, which has been forwarded to Aware Mental Health. Thanks to all who participated and who also contributed.
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to daughters Marian, Catherine, Cecila and Marcella, sons John, Joseph, Patsy, Dennis and Tony, son-in-law Thomas, daughters-in-law Tracey and Tanya, 26 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, brother-in-law Philip, sister-in-law Kathleen, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends on the death of Cecila Brady (nee McCullagh), Drumbannon, Bailieborough, Co Cavan who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 22nd February 2023 at Fairlawns Nursing Home, Bailieborough, surrounded by her loving family.
Cecila was predeceased by her husband Tommy, son Thomas and daughter Margaret.
Cecila’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Church on Friday, February 24th and afterwards, Cecila’s remains were laid to rest in St. Annes 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 Library:
FREE Oral Irish Exam preparation workshop for LC students at the Library on Saturday , March 11th from 11am-12.30pm. Places limited. Ring 042 9665779 to secure your place.
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: 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.
Ulster Champions: Congratulations and Well Done to the Bailieborough Community School’s Ladies Under 16 football side who competed in the Ulster Ladies Gaelic U16 Post Primary Schools Final against St. Columba’s Comprehensive School, Glenties. The match took place in Tempo, Co. Fermanagh and the Bailieborough side ran out winners by 4—9 to 3—9. Well done girls and all the management team and the best of luck, when you play in the All Ireland semi-finals.
Free Creative Writing Classes: Acclaimed poet, Noel Monahan, will facilitate three FREE Creative Writing workshops for adults at the Library on Thursday, March 2nd , 9th and 16th from 7pm to 8pm. The workshops will focus on the Corleck Stone and the Knockbride area for inspiration. Places are strictly limited and bookings at 042 9665779.
‘Climb with Charlie’, Anniversary: We as a community wish local man, Kevin Carolan—who certainly made the headlines in the ‘Climb with Charlie ‘last year. Kevin and Charlie became good friends, but unfortunately this year Charlie admits he won’t be able to “climb a mountain again” but he asks everyone on Sunday 2nd April to light a candle. We wish Kevin a safe climb and he is flying the flag for Cavan again.
Wanted: Does your dog have signs of arthritis such as stiff joints, lameness, difficulty getting up after sleeping or maybe they have slowed down on walks?
Recruiting dogs for a free 8 week joint supplement trial and free vet physio care. All based in Virginia. Please Email ciara@butternutbox.com to sign up!
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.: TheTraining pitch and the main pitch at St. Anne’s Park is closed until further notice. Please do not use them until notified that they are fit for use. Thanks for your cooperation.
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!
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 27th February 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.
New group Mullagh; This Thursday sees the final round of the initial successful six week trial run. We have been very pleased and pleasantly surprised at the ease at which hurling has taken hold. We will now organise a Safeguarding 1 and Garda vetting evening for those parents who would like to assist hurling locally going forward. Contact Willie to be included.
Seniors; The Cavan Seniors, including five starting East Cavan men including three scorers Jack, Canice and Nicky lost out to Lancashire in Abbotstown on Saturday last in what was another competitive game. Still all to play for heading into the final round v Leitrim with a semi final place still up for grabs.
Club Senior training resumes on Monday on the astro at Bailieborough GAA. All are welcome to attend, young and not so young, experienced and novice alike, there is a team for you at East Cavan Gaels!
Under 13/15/17; County training will continue in Breffni, 6pm for U15, 7pm for U17 for the lads on the respective county squads while all the rest of our lads will train on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks this coming Monday at 7pm.
Under 11; These lads will move outside on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks from 7pm.
Under 7/9; Again the two groups have two venues to choose from going forward in Mullagh and Killinkere. All are going very well at training.
Monday’s; County U15 6pm and U17 7pm trials/training, Breffni 3G. Club training U11/13/15 7pm on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks. Club Senior training 8pm Bailieborough astro. All sessions €3 each please.
Thursday; Mullagh indoors. Under 7 2.45, U9 3.45, U12 4.45.
Saturday; Killinkere indoors. Under 7 1pm, Under 9 2pm.
Club contacts;
7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.
U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.
Bailieborough News. February 20th 2023 . Matthew J. Cullen.
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. We would like all different groups and companies in our community, to make the effort to put floats in as there will be different prizes for the best floats. There will also be prizes for the shops, who put in, the best window displays.
Women’s World Day of Prayer: The Women’s World Day of Prayer service, will take place in Trinity Presbyterian Church, Virginia Rd, on Friday, March 3rd at 8.00pm. All welcome—both male and female.
Bridge Club: The winners on Tuesday February 7th were:
1st: Margaret Carolan and Bríd Murray.
2nd:Sean Kelleher and Betty McCaffrey.
The Bailieborough Bridge Club have relocated to the Courthouse, Lr. Main St. The club meets every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. New members are always welcome. Contact:bridgeclub bailieborough@gmail.com or telephone 042-9667944.
Lecture: ‘Burning and Looting the Country House in a Time of Revolution 1920-1923’ a lecture by Professor Terence Dooley of Maynooth University will take place at the Library, Market Sq on Thursday, February 23rd 2023, at 7.30pm. All are welcome and entry is free.
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.
Secrets in the Babby House: ‘Secrets in the Babby House’ by local author, Gloria McBreen is back in stock in Bailie Stores and Nearby – Neville Hall’s—both on Main Street, Bailieborough.
And if you’re in Nomad Coffee Shop in Bailieborough, you can pick up a copy there too! The book is also now available in ‘By The Book’ bookshop in Virginia, Co Cavan.
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.
Knockbride Bazzar: The Knockbride Bazaar takes place on this Friday 24th February in Tunnyduff Hall from 9 p.m. Great selection of prizes. Everyone welcome.
Bailieborough Library: The Bailieborough Book Club will be meeting on Tuesday February 28th at 6:30. This month we’re reading ‘And Then There Were None’ by Agatha Christie.
FREE Oral Irish Exam preparation workshop for LC students at the Library on Saturday , March 11th from 11am-12.30pm. Places limited. Ring 042 9665779 to secure your place.
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: 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.
Free Creative Writing Classes: Acclaimed poet, Noel Monahan, will facilitate three FREE Creative Writing workshops for adults at the Library on Thursday, March 2nd , 9th and 16th from 7pm to 8pm. The workshops will focus on the Corleck Stone and the Knockbride area for inspiration. Places are strictly limited and bookings at 042 9665779.
Confirmation: Confirmation will be held in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Saturday, March 4th, 2023. St. Felim’s N.S. and St. Patrick’s N.S., Shercock will take place at 11.00am, while St. Anne’s N.S., will take place at 3.00pm.
Loughanleagh and Muff Heritage Trust: The Loughanleagh and Muff Heritage Trust will host a ‘Trivia Night Fundraiser’ on this Friday night, February 24th in Gartlan’s Pub, Kingscourt. Commencing at 8.00pm, entry is €10 per person with a max of four per table, table sponsorship is also available for local businesses. €50 cash prize for the winning table, as well as spot prizes, a raffle, music and finger food. All proceeds will go to the Loughanleagh and Muff Heritage Trust Development Fund, which supports the ongoing preservation and development of the area.
Wanted: Does your dog have signs of arthritis such as stiff joints, lameness, difficulty getting up after sleeping or maybe they have slowed down on walks?
Recruiting dogs for a free 8 week joint supplement trial and free vet physio care. All based in Virginia. Please Email ciara@butternutbox.com to sign up!
Parenting Cavan is offering a free positive parenting Adolescent Programme for parents/guardians in Bailieborough and the surrounding areas, starting on 23rd February in the Bexcourt Centre. The course will run from Thursday, February 23rd until Thursday, March 30th., from 7.00pm to 9.30pm. For more information, please contact Joanne—Parenting Cavan Co-Ordinator—at 087 752 9948.
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.: TheTraining pitch at St. Anne’s Park is closed until further notice. Please do not use it until notified that it is fit for use. Thanks for your cooperation.
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!
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 20th February 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.
New group Mullagh; The great work continues with this new group in Mullagh as they keep coming in big numbers each week. The final two weeks of the initial six week trial continues again from Thursday in the Sports Hall.
Seniors; The Cavan Seniors will play Lancashire in the NHL in Abbotstown in Dublin on Saturday next at 2pm with a place in the league semi final a prospect if they can maintain their impressive start to the campaign.
Our Seniors had a good result over Cootehill in the preliminary round of the Senior Hurling Championship. Preparation now turns to the Spring League and training will resume Monday next week.
County U20; Ulster U20 HL: Tyrone 2-08 Cavan 1-11
A good away result in tough windy conditions on the 3G in Garvaghy on Saturday last for Cavan U20 hurlers.
James Tully coming up with a goal, while 4 down to help to snatch the draw, which was the least they deserved in what was a good performance especially since losing Senior panelist Conor Walsh to a nasty shoulder injury.
Well done to all, especially our own ECG men Conor Walsh, Daire Leddy, James Tully, Jack McGuinness, Callum Shiels, Tadhg Barry and joint Captain Colin Gargan as well as Pat O’Flaherty joint manager.
Well done lads.
Under 13/15/17; County training will continue in Breffni for the lads on the respective county squads while all the rest of our lads will train on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks from this coming Monday at 7pm.
Under 11; These lads will move outside from this coming Monday on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks from 7pm.
Under 7/9; Again the two groups have two venues to choose from going forward. All are going very well at training.
The week ahead;
Thursday; Mullagh indoors. Under 7 2.45, U9 3.45, U12 4.45.
Saturday; Under 7 1pm, Under 9 2pm. Cavan U20s round 2 v ?????. Cavan Seniors v Lancashire in Abbotstown 2pm. Cavan U20.
Killinkere indoors U7 1pm, U9 2pm.
Club contacts;
7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.
U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.
Bailieborough News. February 13th 2023 . Matthew J. Cullen.
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. We would like all different groups and companies in our community, to make the effort to put floats in as there will be different prizes for the best floats. There will also be prizes for the shops, who put in, the best window displays.
Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Ann, son Philip, daughter Lucia, brothers James and Paddy, sisters Lucy and Etta (twin sister), daughter-in-law Siobhan, son-in-law Cathal, grandchildren Philip, Luke, Jack, Ava, Conor, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends on the death of Philip Crossan, Market Square, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, February 8th 2023.
Philip was predeceased by his brother Benny, sisters Marie, Betty and Kathleen.
Philip’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Friday, February 10th and afterwards, Philip’s remains were laid to rest in St. Anne’s Cemetery.
Bridge Club:The winners on Tuesday February 7th were:
1st : Joy Jameson and Teresa O’Reilly.
2nd : Tom Moran and John McGahan.
The Bailieborough Bridge Club have relocated to the Courthouse, Lr. Main St. The club meets every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. New members are always welcome. Contact:bridgeclub bailieborough@gmail.com or telephone 042-9667944.
Lecture: ‘Burning and Looting the Country House in a Time of Revolution 1920-1923’ a lecture by Professor Terence Dooley of Maynooth University will take place at the Library, Market Sq on Thursday, February 23rd 2023, at 7.30pm. All are welcome and entry is free.
Congratulations: Congratulations are extended to Canon Ian Horner, Rector of the Bailieborough Group of Parishes, who has been appointed as the Archdeacon of Kilmore in succession to the Ven Craig McCauley who will be instituted as Rector of the Naas Union in the coming weeks.
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.
Congratulations and Well Done: Well done to Craig Breen and co-driver and local man, James Fulton on their terrific second place overall in Rally Sweden at the weekend, in the Hyundai i20 N. Hopefully there will be much more to come from this very talented pair.
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Iris, daughters Shirley and Jennifer, son Andrew, sister May Corrigan, adored grandsons Richard and Alan, daughter-in-law Gwen , son-in-law Alan, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends on the death of Ronald Clarke, Wilton, Bailieborough, Co Cavan, who passed away peacefully at Cavan General Hospital in his 92nd year, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, February 7th, 2023. Ronald was predeceased by his sister, Myrtle Scott.
Ronald’s Funeral Service took place in Trinity Presbyterian Church, Bailieborough, on Thursday, February 9th and afterwards, Ronald’s remains were laid to rest in old Urcher graveyard.
Bailieborough Craft Group: Our Craft Group is back every Friday morning after the Christmas break! 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.
Knockbride Bazzar: The Knockbride Bazaar takes place on Friday 24th February in Tunnyduff Hall from 9 p.m. Great selection of prizes. Everyone welcome.
Bailieborough Library: The Bailieborough Book Club will be meeting on Tuesday February 28th at 6:30. This month we’re reading ‘And Then There Were None’ by Agatha Christie.
FREE Oral Irish Exam preparation workshop for LC students at the Library on Saturday , March 11th from 11am-12.30pm. Places limited. Ring 042 9665779 to secure your place.
New members are always welcome and copies of the book are available behind the front desk.
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!
Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to sister May Halton (USA), sister-in-law Maureen McCabe, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends on the death of Patrick (Packie) McCabe late of Derryham, Bailieborough, and Stravicnabo, Lavey, who passed away on Monday, 6th February 2023 in his 99th year, peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Virginia Health Centre. Patrick was predeceased by his parents, Edward and Mary Anne, sister Kathleen (Farrelly), borthers, James, Eddie, John and Frank and niece Siobhan.
Patrick’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Dympna’s Church, Upper Lavey on Wednesday, February 8th and afterwards, Patrick’s remains were laid to rest in St. Ultan’s Cemetery, Killinkere.
Bailieborough Celtic A.F.C: Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.are seeking expressions of interest from player’s, for it’s senior men’s section for the upcoming season starting in March. Please contact any committee member.
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.
Confirmation: Confirmation will be held in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Saturday, March 4th, 2023. St. Felim’s N.S. and St. Patrick’s N.S., Shercock will take place at 11.00am, while St. Anne’s N.S., will take place at 3.00pm.
Wanted: Does your dog have signs of arthritis such as stiff joints, lameness, difficulty getting up after sleeping or maybe they have slowed down on walks?
Recruiting dogs for a free 8 week joint supplement trial and free vet physio care. All based in Virginia. Please Email ciara@butternutbox.com to sign up!
Parenting Cavan is offering a free positive parenting Adolescent Programme for parents/guardians in Bailieborough and the surrounding areas, starting on 23rd February in the Bexcourt Centre. The course will run from Thursday, February 23rd until Thursday, March 30th., from 7.00pm to 9.30pm. For more information, please contact Joanne—Parenting Cavan Co-Ordinator—at 087 752 9948.
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.: Due to popular demand…..
Juvenile Valentines Disco for children from 2nd — 6th Class will take place on Thursday, 16th February from 7-9pm in the Clubhouse at St. Annes Park. Admission will be €5 per child.
Also please remember that the Shamrocks Bingo in the Club House at St. Anne’s Park and also online every Tuesday at 8.00pm. Great prizes to be won!
Knockbride Variety Show:
If you would like to advertise your business on our projector across the 3 nights of our show taking place on March 30th , 31st and April 1st, 2023, please get in touch with Geraldine on 0861785131. This year’s show is in aid of SOSAD Cavan and The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust. Your support is greatly appreciated.
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 February 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.
New group; The great work continues with this new group in Mullagh as they keep coming in big numbers each week. A wee break for mid term break then we return for the final two weeks of the initial trial on Thursday, 23rd February.
Seniors; Another win for Cavan in the NHL, this time at home in Breffni Park against Warwickshire 2-20 to 2-09 with ECGs Canice Maher to the fore again with 13 points. Jack Barry, Rory Farrell and Colin Gargan started with the latter also making his inter county Senior debut and with Tadhg Barry also coming on in the second half to also make his County debut, so happy days for ECG. Declan Mernagh, Cian McEntee and Conor Walsh also in the squad, so the future looks promising. Pat O’Flaherty led the county U20s, again with significant ECG representation against St.Galls from Antrim in preparation for the Ulster league v Tyrone next weekend.
Also it was very heartening to see so many of our young hurlers on the field at half time. Well done to all for attending.
Our club seniors will begin preparation for the Ulster spring league which will begin in mid March.
Under 13/15/17; Again a number of our men will be preparing for inter county action in the Spring. Under 15 and Under 17 county training and trials continue each Monday in Breffni 3G 6.45-7.45.
Club training will resume on 20th February at 7 on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks.
Under 11; Two sessions a week now available to these lads in both Mullagh on Thursday and Saturdays in Killinkere. A break this week for mid term then outdoor returns 20th Feb as above at 7pm.
Under 7/9; Again the two groups have two venues to choose from going forward. All are going very well at training.
The week ahead;
Thursday; New groups in Mullagh. No training this week, mid term break.
Saturday; No training this week, mid term break. County U20 v Tyrone in Omagh.
Club contacts;
7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.
U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.
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