Bailieborough News. March 3rd 2025. Matthew J. Cullen

Women’s World Day of Prayer: An Ecumenical Prayer Service will take place in St. Annes Church on this Friday, March 7th at 8.00pm. All welcome and refreshments served afterwards.

RSA ‘Check it Fits’ Service: The RSA ‘Check it Fits’ service will be at Tesco carpark in Bailieborough on Wednesday, March 5th from 10.00am to 5.30pm. A free expert service, which aims to put parents and guardians minds at ease, that their child’s car seat is safely and securely fitted in their car. No booking neccessary.

Bailieborough Shamrocks History Book: Bailieborough Shamrocks are currently engaged in writing a book to chronicle the history of the Club, with particular emphasis on notable events and achievements, over the years. We are looking for photographs or any memorabilia which families may be willing to share. If you would be prepared to allow us to utilise any such material, we invite you to bring it into the Club House at St. Annes Park on Friday, March 7th between 6.00pm and 8.00pm, where we will record it. Or, you are welcome to just drop in for a chat and tell us about any events or people in the Club which might be of interest.

Bailieborough Mid Summer and Town Events: Bailieborough St Patrick’s Day Parade is back.  We will need more people to help out stewarding at the Parade! If anyone can spare a couple of hours to help out, please contact any member of the committee.

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.

 P R I Z E S 

Best Comedy Float.  €1,000.

 €100 euro for every juvenile club that enters the Parade.

 Best Commercial Float gets a trophy. 

 Best Window trophy. 

The Parade takes place on Monday, March 17th, commencing at 2.30pm.

‘Realta agus Gaolta’: Kevin and Klara Carolan have been selected again as a ‘Wild Card’ to perform for Irelands most talented family on ‘Realta agus Gaolta’, that’s aired on Sunday nights on TG4. Details to follow..  

Regretted Death: Bridget (Biddy) Fitzgerald (nee Reilly), Rosehill, Mullagh and formerly of Lisgar, Bailieborough, Co Cavan, passed away on Monday, 24th  February 2025, peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Lisdarn Unit, Cavan. Bridget was predeceased by her husband Norman, brothers Sam and Peter and sisters Mary and Kate.

Deeply regretted by her loving family, daughter Ashling, sons Noel (Tracey), Clifford (Emma), Richard (Tara), James (Michelle), Raphael (Elaine), Martin, Declan (Catriona) and Jason (Anita), sister Sadie, brothers Patsy and Robert, daughters-in-law, her partner Ralph Foster, 17 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, her lifelong friend Nellie Brady, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Bridget’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Killian’s Church, Mullagh on Thursday, February 27th and afterwards Bridget’s remains were laid to rest in Mullagh Church Of Ireland graveyard (Teampall Cheallaigh).

Killann Choral Society Choir: Practise for the Choir takes place in St. Annes Chapel, at 7.30pm on Monday evenings. New members are very welcome to join.

Bailieborough Heritage Society: Peter McConnell Newsletters:  We at Bailieborough Heritage wish to thank all those that responded previously to our search for Peter’s newsletters.  We still have gaps to fill as follows: Issue number 8, 16 to 32 inclusively, 76 and anything after number 91. Please contact us at 087, 2244159 or 086, 8164399, where we will copy and return originals.

Classical Music Club: Is Classical Music your favourite musical genrefor a little peace and reflection? Would you like to meet likeminded people in classical surroundings to listen and explore the genius, charm and glory of Bach, Verdi, Mozart and others? A new Classical Music Club is planned for Bailieborough. Contact Patrick on 042 9694 706 for further information.

New Al-Anon Meeting in Bailieborough: Meetings take place every Thursday evening at 7.30pm, in the Beckscourt Community Centre, (A82 D928). For details, please contact: 087 132 1462. All welcome. AL-ANON is a mutual support programme for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. 

Knockbride Bazaar: Knockbride Bazaar takes place in Tunnyduff Hall on this Friday 7th  March at 8 p.m. Great selection of prizes. Everyone welcome.

Bailieborough Active Age Group: Next meeting is on Tuesday 11th March, 2025 in The Courthouse, Lr. Main St, from 2-4pm. Everyone very welcome. Active Age is open to all Men and Women.

Bridge: Our Bridge Club observed a minute’s silence as a mark of respect for the late Gemma McCabe, who was a valued member of our club.

Results for Tuesday, February 18th : Brennan Cup Competition are:

1st: Tom Moran and John McGahan.

2nd:Geraldine Columb and Michael McNicholas.

3rd: Betty McCaffrey and Seán Kelleher.

Best Gross: Tom Moran and John McGahan.

Bridge every Tuesday night in the Bailie Hotel at 7 p.m. New members always welcome.

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd  Committee is available to help Cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information, contact: Edel Fox 086 1004030.

Bailieborough Library:  Feeling Creative? Join us in Bailieborough Library  on Saturday next, March 8th between 11.00am and 12.30pm for children 8+ to create a ‘Celtic Style’ memory wire bracelet for St. Patrick’s Day. Call the Library on 042 96 65 779 to book your place.   

 The craft group takes place every Friday at 11am in the Library.

Tunnyduff N.S. : Tunnyduff NS have been selected to take part in the Tesco Blue Token Campaign, which commenced last week – Monday 26th  February for 12 weeks. We ask you to please make sure to get your blue tokens at the checkout each time you shop and pop them into the box. More tokens = more resources for our school! Thanks in advance for supporting.

Regretted Death: The death has occurred of James (Jim) Reilly, Finternagh, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan.

James (Jim) Reilly, Manchester and formerly of Finternagh, Bailieborough, Co Cavan passed away on  Saturday, 14th  December 2024 peacefully at the Royal Hospital, Manchester. Jim was predeceased by his loving wife Jessie, his parents James and Annie, his sisters Peggy and Rose and brothers Chaddie and Peter.

Sadly missed by his sister Agnes, brothers Tom and Owen, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Mass was held in St. Ultan’s Church, Killinkere on Tuesday, 4th March 2025 followed by burial of his ashes in St. Anne’s Cemetery, Bailieborough.

Indoor Bowling: Indoor Bowling takes place in the Community Centre, Bailieborough on Wednesdays at 8.00pm until mid-April. New members always welcome.

Leannes Line Dancing:“Leannes Linedancing ” in Bailieborough Courthouse on Tuesdays from 8 15pm to 10 pm  All welcome.

Bailieborough Men’s Shed: Bailieborough ‘Men’s Shed’ is open every Tuesday morning from 10.00am to 1.00pm in the Bexcourt Centre, Shercock Road. New members are always most welcome.

St. Vincent De Paul: To request assistance from St. Vincent DePaul, please use, FREEPHONE 1800 677 777. Should your call be made during non office hours, please leave your details and you will receive a call back.

East Cavan Gaels:

Club contacts;

 Kathryn O’Flynn 087 244 1371.

U8/10/12; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.

U14/16/18Senior; Adam Baldwin 087 962 2206.

New Yoga Classes: New 5wk Yoga classes beginning next week at Rowan Wellness and Gardens, Maudabawn, A81ER82.

Some spaces available in early Monday morning classes- 6.30am to 7.30am and Thursday evening classes- 7.00pm- 8.30pm. A super enjoyable and holistic way to get strong, flexible, fit and stay calm, relaxed and energised.

Classes include Yoga movement, stretches, breathwork, meditation and deep quiet relaxation.

Contact Mary on WhatsApp at 087 2330836 for bookings and further details.

Bailieborough News. February 17th 2025. Matthew J. Cullen

Women’s World Day of Prayer: An Ecumenical Prayer Service will take place in St. Annes Church on Friday, March 7th at 8.00pm. All welcome and refreshments served afterwards.

Bailieborough Mid Summer and Town Events: Bailieborough St Patrick’s Day Parade is back. We had a great response to our first meeting, but we will need more people to help out stewarding at the Parade! If anyone can spare a couple of hours to help out, please contact any member of the committee.

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.

 P R I Z E S 

Best Comedy Float.  €1,000.

 €100 euro for every juvenile club that enters the Parade.

 Best Commercial Float gets a trophy. 

 Best Window trophy. 

The Parade takes place on Monday, March 17th, commencing at 2.30pm.

Regretted Death: Gemma McCabe (née Mullan), Cloverhill, Bailieborough, Co Cavan and formerly of Sutton, Co Dublin passed away on Saturday, 15th  February 2025, peacefully under the wonderful care of the staff at Cavan General Hospital, surrounded by her family. Gemma was predeceased by her sons Conor, Adrian and Justin.

Dearly beloved and greatly missed wife of Pat for 63 years and loving mother to Vivienne (O’Connor). She was a loving grandmother to Ruairí, Melanie, Ella, Nicola, Aaron, Shéa and Eve and mother-in-law to Donagh.

Sadly missed and remembered with love by her sister Maureen (McCarthy), late brother George, brothers-in-law Bill, Kevin and the late Denis, sisters-in-law Rita, Nancy and Mary. Fondly remembered by all her nieces, nephews, cousins, family, many friends and neighbours.

Gemma’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Tuesday, February 18th and afterwards, Gemma’s remains were laid to rest in St. Anne’s Cemetery. 

Bailieborough Group of Parishes: Bailieborough Sunday School would like to invite you to our second ‘Soup and Sandwich Lunch’ in the Church Hall, after the service on Sunday, March 2nd. Donations will be greatfully accepted in aid of Church Funds and the Bishops Appeal.

Killann Choral Society Choir: Practise for the Choir takes place in St. Annes Chapel, at 7.30pm. New members are very welcome to join.

New Al-Anon Meeting in Bailieborough: Meetings take place every Thursday evening at 7.30pm, in the Beckscourt Community Centre, (A82 D928). For details, please contact: 087 132 1462. All welcome. AL-ANON is a mutual support programme for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. 

Bailieborough Active Age Group: Next meeting is on Tuesday 11th March, 2025 in The Courthouse, Lr. Main St, from 2-4pm. Everyone very welcome. Active Age is open to all Men and Women.

Friends of the Castle Lake and Catchment Area: Don’t forget our Table Quiz!

Quiz Night with Friends of Castle Lake and Catchment is taking place soon—that’s   plenty of time to cram in general knowledge, flex those brain muscles, and pretend you knew the answers all along!

 Quiz is taking place on this Friday evening, 28th  February in Fox’s, Main St. At 8 PM.

Prizes, laughs, and eternal quiz glory await! And remember—no sneaky Googling… we’re watching you 

See you there!

Bridge: The results for Tuesday, February 11th  are:

First:Mona McCormack and Vera Bell.

Second:Geraldine Columb and Mary Cronin.

Third:Margaret Carolan and Tom Moran.

Best Gross: Mona McCormack and Vera Bell.

Bridge every Tuesday night in the Bailie Hotel at 7 p.m. New members always welcome.

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd  Committee is available to help Cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information, contact: Edel Fox 086 1004030.

Bailieborough Library:    

 The craft group takes place every Friday at 11am in the Library.

Indoor Bowling: Indoor Bowling takes place in the Community Centre, Bailieborough on Wednesdays at 8.00pm until mid-April. New members always welcome.

Leannes Line Dancing:“Leannes Linedancing ” in Bailieborough Courthouse on Tuesdays from 8 15pm to 10 pm  All welcome.

Bailieborough Men’s Shed: Bailieborough ‘Men’s Shed’ is open every Tuesday morning from 10.00am to 1.00pm in the Bexcourt Centre, Shercock Road. New members are always most welcome.

St. Vincent De Paul: To request assistance from St. Vincent DePaul, please use, FREEPHONE 1800 677 777. Should your call be made during non office hours, please leave your details and you will receive a call back.

East Cavan Gaels:Intercounty;

NHL Division 3

Unfortunately the game v Armagh was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch at Kingspan Breffni on Sunday and will be rearranged. Next up is another home game this time v Wicklow on Sunday next at 2pm.

Senior/U8/10/12/14/16/18;

Seniors will return to training soon in preparation for the Ulster Spring League. New adult players are always very welcome.

U20’s are with Pat O’Flaherty with the county squad.

U17s County training continues Wednesday at Kingspan Breffni.

U15 county Mondays 6.45-8pm on the 3G at Kingspan Breffni.

Club activity, for those not with county squads, will begin Monday 1st March on the astro at Bailieboro Celtic. Full info next week.

After school; Good work this past week at three venues with the welcome return to Bailieborough. Just the one session, in Mullagh, this coming week.

Club contacts;

 Kathryn O’Flynn 087 244 1371.

U8/10/12; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.

U14/16/18Senior; Adam Baldwin 087 962 2206.

THE CRAFT OF HERBAL TEA BLENDING

Rowan Wellness and Gardens will be hosting the first of their Medicinal Herbal Tea workshops on Saturday, March 1st-10am – 3pm, at A81ER82.

There are three parts to this hands-on practical workshop, which will be delivered by Master Medicinal Herbalist, Margaret Palmer.;
1. exploring the alchemy and art of herbal tea-preparation,
2.making and tasting for medicinal, aromatic and culinary impact and
3. personalised tea blending to suit your own and your families’ interests and needs.

There will be lots of opportunities for participants to blend, brew and explore tea combinations and discover infusions that best suit each individual’s interests.

Healthy plant-based lunch will be provided and included in the fee. Contact Mary on WhatsApp at 087 2330836 for bookings/ enquiries. See Rowan Wellness and Gardens FB  page for further details. Spaces are limited.

Margaret Palmer is a medicinal herbalist and holds a Master’s degree in Herbal Medicine. She is also a herbal medicine tutor with The College of Naturopathic Medicine.

Bailieborough News. February 17th 2025. Matthew J. Cullen

Women’s World Day of Prayer: This year it is St. Annes turn to host this annual service. If you would like to be involved in organising this event, which takes place next month, please attend a meetingnin the Parochial House on Wednesday evening at 7.30pm.

Home Energy Grants: Killann Parish Green Group have organised Drop-in Information Clinics every Friday during February in Bailieborough Courthouse, Lower Main Street between 11.00am and 1.00pm. There will be guidence on SEAI grants and how to make an application. All are welcome.

Bailieborough Mid Summer and Town Events: Bailieborough St Patrick’s Day Parade is back. We had a great response to our first meeting, but we will need more people to help out stewarding at the Parade! If anyone can spare a couple of hours to help out, please contact any member of the committee.

The next meeting is scheduled for Monday 24th February at 7.30pm in The Bailieborough Business Centre, Shercock road. All welcome.

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.

 P R I Z E S 

Best Comedy Float. 

 €100 euro for every juvenile club that enters the Parade.

 Best Commercial Float gets a trophy. 

 Best Window trophy. 

The Parade takes place on Monday, March 17th, commencing at 2.30pm.

Regretted Death: The death has occurred of Patsy Cusack, Waterloo, Grousehall, Bailieborough, Cavan on Tuesday, February 11th peacefully at Virginia Health Centre. Patsy was predeceased by his parents, brother Tenny and sister Kitty. Deeply regretted by his cousins, neighbours, relatives and friends.

Patsy’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Mary’s Church, Clanaphilip on Thursday, February 13th and afterwards, Patsy’s remains were laid to rest  in the adjoining cemetery.

T.V Appearence: Local man, Kevin Carolan and his daughter Klara will be preforming on ‘Realta agus Gaolta’ on Sunday night next, 23rd February at 8.30 on TG4..as Irelands most talented family, we wish them both well.

Bailieborough Group of Parishes: Bailieborough Sunday School would like to invite you to our second ‘Soup and Sandwich Lunch’ in the Church Hall, after the service on Sunday, March 2nd. Donations will be greatfully accepted in aid of Church Funds and the Bishops Appeal.

Pop-Up Alzheimer Cafe: Featuring a guest speaker on maintaining positive mental health. Music and refreshments on Wednesday, February 19th from 2.00pm to 4.00pm, in Bailieborough Courthouse. For more information, please contact, Mildred on 087 259 3736 or James on 086 858 2047. All welcome.

Killann Choral Society Choir: Practise for the Choir takes place in St. Annes Chapel, at 7.30pm. New members are very welcome to join.

New Al-Anon Meeting in Bailieborough: Meetings take place every Thursday evening at 7.30pm, in the Beckscourt Community Centre, (A82 D928). For details, please contact: 087 132 1462. All welcome. AL-ANON is a mutual support programme for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. 

Bailieborough Active Age Group: Next meeting is on Tuesday 25th February, 2025 in The Courthouse, Lr. Main St, from 2-4pm. Everyone very welcome. Active Age is open to all Men and Women.

Friends of the Castle Lake and Catchment Area: Don’t forget our Table Quiz!

Quiz Night with Friends of Castle Lake and Catchment is taking place soon—that’s   plenty of time to cram in general knowledge, flex those brain muscles, and pretend you knew the answers all along!

 Quiz is taking place on Friday, 28th  February in Fox’s, Main St. At 8 PM.

Prizes, laughs, and eternal quiz glory await! And remember—no sneaky Googling… we’re watching you 

See you there!

Regretted Death: Mary Power (nee Clarke), Galbolie, Bailieborough, Co Cavan passed away on Friday, 14th  February 2025, peacefully at Lisdarn Unit for the Elderly, Cavan, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was predeceased by her husband Patrick and daughter Philomena.

Deeply regretted by her son-in-law Philip, grandchildren Ciaran (Bernie), Philip (Ruth), Conor, Aoife and Adrian, great grandchildren Philip, John, Corchennia, Kaisen and Michael, close family, friend and carer Ann, relatives and friends.

Mary’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Church on Sunday, February 16th and afterwards, Mary’s remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery.

Bridge: Bridge results for Tuesday February 4th:

1st: Joy Jameson and Teresa O’Reilly.

2nd:Mona McCormack and Tony Carolan.

3rd: Mary Cronin and Rena Coleman.

Bridge every Tuesday night in the Bailie Hotel at 7 p.m. New members always welcome.

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd  Committee is available to help Cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information, contact: Edel Fox 086 1004030.

Bailieborough Library:    

 The craft group takes place every Friday at 11am in the Library.

Indoor Bowling: Indoor Bowling takes place in the Community Centre, Bailieborough on Wednesdays at 8.00pm until mid-April. New members always welcome.

Leannes Line Dancing:“Leannes Linedancing ” in Bailieborough Courthouse on Tuesdays from 8 15pm to 10 pm  All welcome.

Regretted Death: The death has occurred of Margaret Reilly (nee Walsh), Tufnell Park, London and formerly of Drumacarrow, Bailieborough, Co Cavan and Townaleen, Finney, Clonbur, Co. Galway.

On the 4th February 2025 Margaret passed away peacefully in her 96th  year at the Whittington, Hospital, London with her devoted family by her side. Margaret was predeceased by her sisters Mary, Eileen, Anne, Bridie, Kathleen and her brothers Johnny and Michael.

Beloved wife of the late Jerry and adored mother to Susan, Bridie, Jimmy and Tommy. Margaret will be sadly missed by daughters in law Jackie and Mervi, her seven grandchildren, Brendan and his wife Nadia, Paul and his wife Claire, Grace, Kate, Gerry, Kristian, and Steafán. Her 5 great grandchildren Adam, Noah, Sophia, Arthur and Peter, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, sisters in law Sue and Rita, brother in law Vincent, cousins, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

A Mass service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held at 12 noon on Friday 21st  February 2025 at St Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 15 St. John’s Villas, Archway London N19 3EE The service will be live streamed via http://bit.ly/st-gabriel.

Margaret will be reposing at Clarke’s Funeral Home, Bailieborough from 5 pm to 7.30 pm on Friday 7th  March 2025. Funeral Mass at 12 noon on Saturday 8th  March 2025 at St Anne’s Church, Bailieborough. Burial afterwards in St Anne’s Cemetery, Bailieborough. Funeral Mass can be viewed live via St. Anne’s Church webcam.

Bailieborough Men’s Shed: Bailieborough ‘Men’s Shed’ is open every Tuesday morning from 10.00am to 1.00pm in the Bexcourt Centre, Shercock Road. New members are always most welcome.

St. Vincent De Paul: To request assistance from St. Vincent DePaul, please use, FREEPHONE 1800 677 777. Should your call be made during non office hours, please leave your details and you will receive a call back.

East Cavan Gaels:Intercounty;

NHL Division 3

Mayo 1-23 Cavan 2-14

A good second half rally was ultimately not enough as Cavan were beaten in Tooreen on Sunday last. Liam, Nicky, Canice and Jack McGuinness on the scoreboard for Cavan with Jack Barry introduced in the second half. Huge game v Armagh next weekend.

Senior/U8/10/12/14/16/18;

Seniors will return to training soon in preparation for the Ulster Spring League. New adult players are always very welcome.

U20s are with Pat O’Flaherty with the county squad.

U17s had a good outing with Cavan on Sunday v Fermanagh. No training this week.

U15’s county Mondays 6-7.15 on the 3G at Kingspan Breffni.

Club activity for U12/14/16 will begin in early March.

After school has returned. Full schedule this week including the welcome return to Bailieborough on Tuesday in the Community School Sports hall.

The week ahead

Monday’s: County U15, Kingspan Breffni 6-7.15pm on 3G pitch.

Tuesday’s; After school Bailieborough U8 3.50pm, U10/12 4.50pm.

Wednesday; After school Shercock, U8 4pm, U10/12 5pm.

Friday; After school Mullagh, U8 4pm, U10/12 5pm.

Sunday;NHL Division 3 Cavan v Armagh 2pm.

Club contacts;

 Kathryn O’Flynn 087 244 1371.

U8/10/12; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.

U14/16/18Senior; Adam Baldwin 087 962 2206.

Bailieborough News. February 10th 2025. Matthew J. Cullen

Home Energy Grants: Killann Parish Green Group have organised Drop-in Information Clinics every Friday during February in Bailieborough Courthouse, Lower Main Street between 11.00am and 1.00pm. There will be guidence on SEAI grants and how to make an application. All are welcome.

Bailieborough Mid Summer and Town Events: Bailieborough St Patrick’s Day Parade is back. We had a great response to our first meeting, but we will need more people to help out stewarding at the Parade! If anyone can spare a couple of hours to help out, please contact any member of the committee.

The next meeting is scheduled for Monday 24th February at 7.30pm in The Bailieborough Business Centre, Shercock road. All welcome.

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.

 P R I Z E S 

Best Comedy Float. 

 €100 euro for every juvenile club that enters the Parade.

 Best Commercial Float gets a trophy. 

 Best Window trophy. 

The Parade takes place on Monday, March 17th, commencing at 2.30pm.

Storm Assistance: Please contact Community Welfare for information on supports available, to cover any loss of food, due to the electric outages caused by the recent storm. Application forms available from Intreo, Cavan at 0818 405060.

100 Mile Challenge:  Kevin Carolan will undertake the 100 Mile Challenge in February, to help raise funds for the The Mater Hospital Foundation.  Kevin who had successful surgery there, hopes to complete the challenge and would appreciate your support by donating to  https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/KevinCarolan8512  We as a community wish Kevin, the very best of luck.

Pop-Up Alzheimer Cafe: Featuring a guest speaker on maintaining positive mental health. Music and refreshments on Wednesday, February 19th from 2.00pm to 4.00pm, in Bailieborough Courthouse. For more information, please contact, Mildred on 087 259 3736 or James on 086 858 2047. All welcome.

New Al-Anon Meeting in Bailieborough: Meetings take place every Thursday evening at 7.30pm, in the Beckscourt Community Centre, (A82 D928). For details, please contact: 087 132 1462. All welcome. AL-ANON is a mutual support programme for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. 

Bailieborough Active Age Group: Next meeting is on Tuesday 25th February, 2025 in The Courthouse, Lr. Main St, from 2-4pm. Everyone very welcome. Active Age is open to all Men and Women.

West Knockbride N.S.: Brown Coin Collection Fundraiser: We are arranging a brown coin collection for the school in the first week of March.

Could children please bring coins to the school during the first week of March.

Please support this fundraiser and help us raise vital funds for our school.

If anybody in the community wishes to donate some brown coins who do not have children in the school they can do so.

Thank you for your support.

Bridge: Bridge every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Bailie Hotel.New members welcome.

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd  Committee is available to help Cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information, contact: Edel Fox 086 1004030.

Bailieborough Library:    

 The craft group takes place every Friday at 11am in the Library.

Indoor Bowling: Indoor Bowling takes place in the Community Centre, Bailieborough on Wednesdays at 8.00pm until mid-April. New members always welcome.

Line Dancing: Line Dancing takes place every Tuesday evening in the Courthouse, Lr. Main Street at 8.15pm. All welcome.

Bailieborough Men’s Shed: Bailieborough ‘Men’s Shed’ is open every Tuesday morning from 10.00am to 1.00pm in the Bexcourt Centre, Shercock Road. New members are always most welcome.

St. Vincent De Paul: To request assistance from St. Vincent DePaul, please use, FREEPHONE 1800 677 777. Should your call be made during non office hours, please leave your details and you will receive a call back.

East Cavan Gaels:East Cavan Gaels Hurling Club News 10th February 2025:

DOWNLOAD THE EAST CAVAN GAELS HURLING CLUB APP TO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST HURLING NEWS. APPLE OR ANDROID.

Juvenile presentation; We lost this presentation to the storm but it will be rescheduled for Friday 21st  February tbc.

Senior/U8/10/12/14/16/18;

Seniors will return to training soon in preparation for the Ulster Spring League. New adult players are always very welcome.

Match report on Cavans good performance in defeat to London in Ruislip on Sunday last on Facebook and the East Cavan Gaels app. Congratulations to Philip McKeon on making his senior intercounty debut! Next up is a rearranged trip to Mayo next Sunday.

U20s are with Pat O’Flaherty with the county squad and played Fermanagh on Saturday last.

U17s with county have training on Mondays in Kingspan Breffni.

U15s county Mondays 6-7.15 on the 3G at Kingspan Breffni.

After school has returned. None this coming week but the welcome return of Bailieborough to the roster from next week. More info next week.

The week ahead;

Wednesday; No Shercock after school this week.

Thursday;

Friday; No Mullagh after school this week.

Sunday; Mayo v Cavan, Tooreen NHL Div 3 2.30pm.

Club contacts;

 Kathryn O’Flynn 087 244 1371.

U8/10/12; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.

U14/16/18Senior; Adam Baldwin 087 962 2206.

Table Quiz Fundraiser for Friends of Castle Lake.

Pop Up Alzheimers Cafe.

Bailieborough News. February 3rd 2025. Matthew J. Cullen

Home Energy Grants: Killann Parish Green Group have organised Drop-in Information Clinics every Friday during February in Bailieborough Courthouse, Lower Main Street between 11.00am and 1.00pm. There will be guidence on SEAI grants and how to make an application. All are welcome.

Bailieborough Mid Summer and Town Events: Volunteers Needed! St Patrick’s Day Parade meeting  tonight, Wednesday, February 5th at 7.30pm in the Business Centre, Shercock Road. We are appealing for help as we are down to less than 6 committee members! Are we going to be the generation that lets these things go from town? All welcome.

St. Vincent DePaul: The local Society of the St. Vincent DePaul wish to acknowledge a generous donation of €750 from the Model School, Bailieborough.

Parish Arrangements: As of last weekend Fr. Ultan is the only resident Priest in this Parish, covering Bailieborough, Shercock and Killann. In addition, Fr. Ultan—since last October—is also Administrator of the Parish of Kilmainhamwood and Moybologue. Following consultation with the Bishop, Fr. Charlie O’Gorman, Parish Priest of Knockbride, has kindly agreed that in addition to his current role, he will also offer pastoral assistance in the Shercock/Killann area, when neccessary and when able.

All Masses, Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals etc.. in Shercock/Killann are to be arranged via the Parish Office in Bailieborough.

The weekend schedule will remain unchanged. There will be a regular daily Mass on Tuesdays in Shercock at 10.00a.m. Occasionally, there maybe and evening Mass on Fridays, but this will depend on the availability of a Priest and we ask people to understand, that they may not be able to book and Anniversary on the date of their choice.

In Bailieborough, the daily Mass schedule will also be subject to change from time to time, so it is important not to presume but to check the Parish newsletter each week. This is a new situation and it will take time to work things out and your understanding and support will be needed and appreciated.

100 Mile Challenge:  Kevin Carolan will undertake the 100 Mile Challenge in February, to help raise funds for the The Mater Hospital Foundation.  Kevin who had successful surgery there, hopes to complete the challenge and would appreciate your support by donating to  https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/KevinCarolan8512  We as a community wish Kevin, the very best of luck.

Regretted Death: The death has occurred of Joseph (Joe) Murray, Ballinamoney, Bailieborough, on Saturday, 1st  February 2025, peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by his family.

Joe was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Mary Ann, his brother Michael and his baby daughter Mary.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Grettie, sons Joseph and John, daughters Roseann, Patricia, Catherine and Elizabeth, brothers, sisters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

Joe’s Funeral Mass took place on Monday, February 3rd  in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough and afterwards Joe’s remains were laid to rest in St. Anne’s Cemetery.

Pop-Up Alzheimer Cafe: Featuring a guest speaker on maintaining positive mental health. Music and refreshments on Wednesday, February 19th from 2.00pm to 4.00pm, in Bailieborough Courthouse. For more information, please contact, Mildred on 087 259 3736 or James on 086 858 2047. All welcome.

New Al-Anon Meeting in Bailieborough: Meetings take place every Thursday evening at 7.30pm, in the Beckscourt Community Centre, (A82 D928). For details, please contact: 087 132 1462. All welcome. AL-ANON is a mutual support programme for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. 

Regretted Death:The death has occurred of Norman Mitchell, Inverell, New South Wales, Australia and formerly of Dundragon, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan. Norman was predeceased by his parents Harry and Phyllis Mitchell.

Norman is survived by his loving wife Louise, daughter Kate, son Andrew, son-in-law Adam, daughter-in-law Mel, grandchildren Seth, Drew, Eliza and Ava, sisters Sylvia (Bailieborough), Gillian (Newtownstewart) and Wendy (Portadown), nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Norman’s remains were laid to rest in Inverell, New South Wales, Australia on Monday, February 3rd 2025.

Bailieborough Active Age Group: Next meeting is on Tuesday 11th February, 2025 in The Courthouse, Lr. Main St, from 2-4pm. Everyone very welcome. Active Age is open to all Men and Women.

West Knockbride N.S.: Brown Coin Collection Fundraiser: We are arranging a brown coin collection for the school in the first week of March.

Could children please bring coins to the school during the first week of March.

Please support this fundraiser and help us raise vital funds for our school.

If anybody in the community wishes to donate some brown coins who do not have children in the school they can do so.

Thank you for your support.

Bridge: Bridge every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Bailie Hotel.New members welcome.

‘Dying Minutes’: Due to Storm Eowyn, the performance of ‘Dying Minutes’ had to be cancelled. However, the Shamrocks G.A.A. Club are so thankful to Liz O’Hanlon and the rest of the cast and crew who have agreed to perform the All-Ireland Award winning play on Saturday, February 8th. The play will be performed in the Bailieborough Shamrocks Clubhouse.

Tickets that have been purchased will be honoured on the new date.

In what promises to be an unforgettable evening, there are still some tickets available, which can be got from any Shamrocks member or physical tickets can be purchased from ‘An Siopa’, Lower Main St, (beside the Courthouse).

Congratulations: Congratulations to local politicians, T.D. Niamh Smyth, who has been newly appointed as Junior Minister in the Department of Enterprise, Trade, and Employment, to Sarah O’Reilly on being elected to the Seanad. Sarah is Aontú’s first ever senator for the party, and will now sit on the Agricultural Panel and also to Joe O’Reilly who has retained his seat on the Labour Panel in the Seanad.  

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 Library:  If you are interested in learning Bridge, then come along and join us in Bailieborough Library every Tuesday morning, commencing on Tuesday, February 4th from 10.30 to 12.30. Class is free and booking is required.

 The craft group takes place every Friday at 11am in the Library.

Indoor Bowling: Indoor Bowling takes place in the Community Centre, Bailieborough on Wednesdays at 8.00pm until mid-April. New members always welcome.

Line Dancing: Line Dancing takes place every Tuesday evening in the Courthouse, Lr. Main Street at 8.15pm. All welcome.

Bailieborough Men’s Shed: Bailieborough ‘Men’s Shed’ is open every Tuesday morning from 10.00am to 1.00pm in the Bexcourt Centre, Shercock Road. New members are always most welcome.

St. Vincent De Paul: To request assistance from St. Vincent DePaul, please use, FREEPHONE 1800 677 777. Should your call be made during non office hours, please leave your details and you will receive a call back.

East Cavan Gaels:

Club contacts;

Kathryn O’Flynn 087 244 1371.

U8/10/12; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.

U14/16/18Senior; Adam Baldwin 087 962 2206.

Bailieborough News. January 27th 2025. Matthew J. Cullen

Storm Eowyn: Storm Eowyn arrived on Thursday night and wreaked havoc across the country. Bailieborough did not escape the damaging winds. Trees were knocked, power lines brought down, roofs were damaged, fences were knocked down, water supplies were cut off or curtailed and generally life was made a misery for the people living in the town and its environs. As soon as it was safe, the local volunteers and voluntary services were out cutting trees and making areas safe for the E.S.B, to begin the job of restoring power to the area. In an anomily of the power system, some areas of the town lost no power at all, while other areas had no power from 4.00am on Friday morning until 1.30pm on Sunday afternoon. Thankfully—at the time of writing—most areas of the town have had their power restored.

Some events were cancelled due to the power outages and hopefully they will be rescheduled for a later date. Food shops quickly ran out of the essentials and it was early on Monday morning before they had the chance to replenish supplies. So, a lot of hardship for everybody over the weekend but thankfully no major incidents or loss of life and we can be extremely grateful to all the people who helped get everything up and running again.

100 Mile Challenge:  Kevin Carolan will undertake the 100 Mile Challenge in February, to help raise funds for the The Mater Hospital Foundation.  Kevin who had successful surgery there, hopes to complete the challenge and would appreciate your support by donating to  https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/KevinCarolan8512  We as a community wish Kevin, the very best of luck.

Regretted Death: The death has occurred of Seamus Sexton, late of Moylett, Bailieborough, Co.Cavan, on Wednesday, 22nd January 2025, peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Seamus was predeceased by his parents Patrick and Rose, sister Breege Oates and brother Martin.

Deeply missed by his heartbroken wife Jackie, son James (Hannah), daughters Grainne (Karl), Fiona (Chris), Ciara and his adored grandson Alfie. Sadly missed by his sisters Maura and Roisin, sister-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Seamus’s Funeral Mass took place on Saturday, January 25th in St. Mary’s Church, Clanaphilip and afterwards, Seamus’s remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

Bailieborough Creative Hub: Come and join us in Bailieborough Library on Thursday, 30th  January at 7pm to find out about this years plans for arts events and exhibitions. Come and find out about our exciting projects for 2025. Wheter you are a painter, writer, musician, crafter, or simply a lover of the Arts, our group is the perfect place to share ideas, collaborate and spark your imagination! No experience neccessary just bring your enthusiasm and an open mind! All welcome.

Reminder Re: Mass Time Changes: Killann, Saturdays—6.00pm, Bailieborough, Saturdays—7.15pm. Sunday morning: Bailieborough, –10.15am and Shercock—11.30am.

First Communion Dates, 2025: Shercock, 3rd May, St. Anne’s, May 10th and St. Felim’s, May 17th. All Masses at 11.00am.

Confirmation: Bishop Hayes will administer Confirmation in the Parish on Saturday, March 29th 2025.

St. Annes National School Enrolment: St Anne’s N.S.Junior Infants 2025/2026 enrolment is now open. Please contact office@stannesns.ie or 0429665242. School will cease accepting applications on January 31st.

New Al-Anon Meeting in Bailieborough: Meetings take place every Thursday evening at 7.30pm, in the Beckscourt Community Centre, (A82 D928). For details, please contact: 087 132 1462. All welcome. AL-ANON is a mutual support programme for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. 

CMET Adult Services: CMET Adult Services are offering free computer classes in Bailieborough in January 2025. Courses will run in the Bailieborough Business Development Centre and cater for absolute beginners to improvers. Please contact, Regina Clarke on 087 2855 907 or email reginaclarke@cmetb.ie to register or for more information.

Regretted Death:Kathleen Traynor (nee McGuinness), Rocks Road, Kingscourt and late of Tullawaltra, Bailieborough, Co Cavan, passed away on Wednesday, 22nd  January 2025, peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, surrounded by her loving family. Kathleen was predeceased by her husband Dessie, parents Matthew and Bridget, brother Eddie, nephew Michael and brother-in-law Mick.

Kathleen will be sadly missed by her son Dessie, daughter-in-law Karen, grandchildren Senan, Áine and Ronan, brothers Paddy (Rose), Martin (Eileen), Michael (Debbie), Paul and Terence, sisters Mary-Ellen (Michael), Jenny, Margaret (Alfie) and Ann (Joe), nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Kathleen’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Brigid’s Church, Knockbride West on Saturday, January 25th and afterwards, Kathleen’s remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery, Bailieborough.  

Model School Enrolment: Enrolment is now taking place for the school year 2025-2026.Application forms are available on the school website or by contacting the school office on 042 9665689.

Bailieborough Active Age Group: Next meeting is on Tuesday 11th February, 2025 in The Courthouse, Lr. Main St, from 2-4pm. Everyone very welcome. Active Age is open to all Men and Women.

Bridge: Bridge Results: Tuesday: January 14th 2025: First: Mary Croninand Rena Coleman. Second: Marie McNicholas and Maresa Liggan. Third: Sean Kelleher and Betty McCafferty. Best Gross: Marie McNicholas and Maresa Liggan. Bridge every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Bailie Hotel.New members welcome.

‘Dying Minutes’: Due to Storm Eowyn, the performance of ‘Dying Minutes’ had to be cancelled. However, the Shamrocks G.A.A. Club are so thankful to Liz O’Hanlon and the rest of the cast and crew who have agreed to perform the All-Ireland Award winning play on Saturday, February 8th. The play will be performed in the Bailieborough Shamrocks Clubhouse.

Tickets that have been purchased will be honoured on the new date.

In what promises to be an unforgettable evening, there are still some tickets available, which can be got from any Shamrocks member or physical tickets can be purchased from ‘An Siopa’, Lower Main St, (beside the Courthouse).

 St. Felim’s. N.S., (The Vale) is currently inviting applications for admission to Junior Infants for  2025/2026. Further information is available on our website : http://www.thevalens.com/index.php/admissions  or by contacting the school at : office@thevalens.com or 042 96 65605. The school will cease accepting applications on  Friday, January 31st  2025.

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 Library:  If you are interested in learning Bridge, then come along and join us in Bailieborough Library every Tuesday morning, commencing on Tuesday, February 4th from 10.30 to 12.30. Class is free and booking is required.

 The craft group takes place every Friday at 11am in the Library.

Digital Skills Clinic: New , Free Digital Skills Clinic for older people taking place in Bailieborough Library on Thursday mornings. You can book a one hour, one -to-one session with a tutor by contacting Bailieborough Library on 042 9665779.

Indoor Bowling: Indoor Bowling takes place in the Community Centre, Bailieborough on Wednesdays at 8.00pm until mid-April. New members always welcome.

Line Dancing: Line Dancing takes place every Tuesday evening in the Courthouse, Lr. Main Street at 8.15pm. All welcome.

Bailieborough Men’s Shed: Bailieborough ‘Men’s Shed’ is open every Tuesday morning from 10.00am to 1.00pm in the Bexcourt Centre, Shercock Road. New members are always most welcome.

St. Vincent De Paul: To request assistance from St. Vincent DePaul, please use, FREEPHONE 1800 677 777. Should your call be made during non office hours, please leave your details and you will receive a call back.

East Cavan Gaels:

Club contacts;

 Kathryn O’Flynn 087 244 1371.

U8/10/12; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.

U14/16/18Senior; Adam Baldwin 087 962 2206.