Bailieborough News. June 20th 2022 . Matthew J. Cullen.

Congratulations: Congratulations to Knockbride girl, Tara Rogers who was selected as the Cavan Rose 2022 for the annual Rose of Tralee Festival in the Hotel Kilmore on Sunday evening last. 

Bailieborough Midsummer Festival and Town Events: Bailieborough MidSummer Festival is back. We’re so excited to announce we are back for the first time since 2019 on Sunday, July 24th.

We’d like to announce that The BIG GENERATOR Band is coming to the festival this year. Paul Leavy will be warming up things before hand. There is so much more on the day.

Duathlon in Bailieborough at St.Anne’s GAA pitch.  Run 2.5k, Cycle 20k and run 2.5 k.  No big hills involved. Fit for all 5 k fun run and a fun filled day afterwards in Bailieborough. Live music, dog shows, amusements and family entertainment.

CALLING ALL CREATIVES : Calling all crafters, food vendors, clubs and local groups for the Bailieborough Midsummer Festival 2022.

We are now accepting applications for stalls on Main St. on Sunday, July 24th from 12-6pm. For more details/application forms please email, 

bailieboroughmidsummerfestival@gmail.com

We need your help. We are planning to have a Festival on Sunday the 24th  of July. In order for this to go ahead we need more volunteers to join our committee.

If this is something you’re interested in don’t hesitate send a message or get in contact with a committee member.

Cavan Older People Council’s Information Roadshow: The Cavan Older People’s Council are hosting Information Roadshows during the month of June. The aim of the roadshows is to provide older adults with an opportunity to come together again after the lockdowns at a physical event. Up to date information on services available to older adults will be available along with the opportunity to participate in some social activities on the morning. Free goody bags will also be available on the day. The Information Roadshows will take place on:

Wednesday 22nd  June at 10:30am – 2pm / Bailie Hotel / Bailieborough and

Wednesday 29th  June at 10:30am – 2pm / Kilmore Hotel / Cavan.

There will be a host of Information Stands at the events along with the following talks and demonstrations:

11am: An Garda Síochána Crime Prevention Officer –Property Marking Machine demonstration and Crime Prevention Talk.

11:30am: Chair Based Exercise demonstration.

12pm: Nutritional eating for older adults.

12:30pm: Health & Wellbeing Talk.

1pm: Genealogy – How to trace your family tree.

1:30pm: Social Prescribing – how older adults can benefit.

All older adults are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be provided.

Summer Songs of Praise: On Sunday next, 26th June there will a ‘Songs of Praise’ Service in Bailieborough Church at 3pm. We will be singing some favourite hymns, as chosen by the people. The whole community is invited and would be welcome at this Special Service. There will be no other services in the Group of Parishes on 26th.

Bailieborough Hen’s Shed: Bailieborough Hen’s Shed is hosting a talk on Women’s Health by Maria Jordan O’Reilly. Focus on Menopause and periMenopause. Upstairs in Bailieborough Library, from 10am to 12pm on Thursday 23rd June. All welcome. Bailieborough Hen’s Shed, a Womens’ group, meets upstairs in Bailieborough Library every Thursday from 10am to 12pm.

Public Consultation Meeting: Funding has been secured to facilitate improvement works to the existing Bailieborough Courthouse and Bridewell building and to upgrade the public area adjoining the Bailieborough Courthouse at the junction of Main St. And the Shercock Road.

Cavan County Council are holding a Public Consultation evening in the hall of Bailieborough Courthouse on this Thursday evening, June 23rd at 7.00pm, regarding the proposed upgrade work. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to brothers, Tommy and Benny, nephews, nieces, sister in law, relatives, friends and very good neighbours on the death of Bridgie Lynch, Corravilla, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, 18th June 2022,  at Cavan General Hospital. Bridgie’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Brigid’s Church, Knockbride East on Tuesday,June 21st with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. 

Bailieborough Walking Group:  

Wednesday, June 22nd  – Castle Lake, Bailieborough.

(E) Walk 1 hr (M) 1.5hrs   Walk commences at the Castle Lake car park at 7.15pm.

Wednesday, June 29th– Tower of Lloyd, Kells, Co. Meath

(M) Walk 1.5hrs. Leaving Bailieborough Library at 6.30pm. Meet at Spire R163 Oldcastle Road out of Kells. Walk commences at 7.15pm.

All welcome.

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: A ‘Tractor Run’ will take place on Sunday, June 26th. Registration will take place from 11.00am to 12 noon at Fox’s Bar, Main St., Bailieborough. There will be parking in the car park behind the pub. All proceeds will be in aid of Bailieborough Cancer Care. For further information, please cont Freddie at 087 702 7873.

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 Tidy Towns:  Bailieborough Tidy Towns have put up 42 Hanging baskets on Main St. Help would be appreciated with watering them. Anyone with a towbar on any vehicle would be of great assistance. Volunteer for once or twice a month during the Summer would be of tremendous help. Please contact Bernie Flynn.

St. Anne’s, Killann: Over the last while St Anne’s Killann has undergone a lot of repairs. Insulation has been improved, dampness addressed, external doors replaced and it has been painted inside and out. Thanks to parishioners whose weekly financial contribution makes this work possible and makes St Anne’s a beautiful house of prayer. 

Library: Keep your child reading over the holidays with our Summer Star Reading programme designed to encourage a love of books and reading. Also FREE children’s workshops including clay modelling, lego, drumming, story time and puppet show available at the library over the summer. Places are limited and booking is essential Phone 042 9665779 for details or Bailieborough Library FB page.

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.: Summer Soccer Academy: Bailieboro Celtic AFC are holding a Summer Soccer Academy for boys and girls born between, 2012 and 2015. The event will commence on Wednesday, July 6th from 6.30pm to 7.30pm at the Vale Soccer Grounds, Cavan Road, Bailieborough. To register your interest, please text your child’s name and Date of Birth to 086 815 6532—as places will be limited.

Players born 2011-2014 interested in joining the club please get in contact. Like every other club we need a helping hand with coaches and volunteers.

Also, the FAI Summer Camp is back from August 15th -19th . Online portal is open for bookings. https://bookings.summersoccerschools.ie/s/

Bailieborough Craft Club: Meetings take place every Friday, upstairs in the Library from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Looking forward to seeing everyone and new members most welcome.

Walk, Jog or Run: Bailieborough Chapel Carpark, Chapel Road (Lakeside), every Monday and Wednesday from 8.00pm to 9.00pm, for all levels of fitness. Other activities available—weather permitting. For further information, please contact Tony at 086 399 3430. Have fun while keeping fit. Everybody welcome.    

Rhythmic Dance Twirlers: Beginner classes take place every Wednesday evening from 5.00pm to 6.00pm, in the Courthouse, Lower Main St, Bailieborough. Boys and girls aged 4 and up, are welcome to join us. Contact, Kelly Clarke for further information.  

Maudabawn Macra 70th  Anniversary weekend– Friday 24th  -Sunday 26th  June. Weekend of events and entertainment in Gallonray House to celebrate 70 years since the foundation of the club. Friday, 24th  at 8.30pm, Seamus O’Rourke- ‘The Handyman’. Admission €10. Live music by Shane McCluskey. Saturday, 25th  at 10am, Drumgoon Heritage walk. Refreshments served. At 8.30pm Photo and Memorabilia display and commerative book launch. Live music by Audio Pilot. Sunday, 26th  at 2pm, Family Fun Day, Street feast, bbq, tug of war and much more. All welcome.  

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 20th June 2022

Seniors; The Seniors host St. Malachys from Armagh in round three of the Cuchulainn league on Wednesday in Mullagh. Training continues on Monday at 8 in Bailieborough. Under 13/15/17; The Under 13s had a good outing in Carrick on Shannon on Saturday last, where they had two good competitive games v Longford Slashers and the hosts Carrick. These were good games which will bring them on no end. Next up is a trip to Kingspan Breffni for a Cavan blitz on Monday. The Under 17s have joined with North Meath for the Tain League which will begin next Monday. Under 11; The lads have another round of the Monaghan league on Sunday next with a game in Meath league the following week. Under 7/9; A great trip to Cloghan on Wednesday last as both U7s and U9s had four good games v Monaghan opposition. The next round will be in two weeks in Carrick tbc. The week ahead; Wednesday; Seniors at home to St. Malachys 7,30pm in Mullagh. Sunday; U11s Monaghan league 11am venue tbc. Club contacts; U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

Public Consultation Evening & Invitation of Submissions

Cavan Older People Council Info Roadshow

Bailieborough News. June 13th 2022 . Matthew J. Cullen.

Bailieborough Midsummer Festival and Town Events: Bailieborough MidSummer Festival is back. We’re so excited to announce we are back for the first time since 2019 on Sunday, July 24th.

CALLING ALL CREATIVES : Calling all crafters, food vendors, clubs and local groups for the Bailieborough Midsummer Festival 2022.

We are now accepting applications for stalls on Main St. on Sunday, July 24th from 12-6pm. For more details/application forms please email, 

bailieboroughmidsummerfestival@gmail.com

We need your help. We are planning to have a Festival on Sunday the 24th  of July. In order for this to go ahead we need more volunteers to join our committee.

If this is something you’re interested in don’t hesitate send a message or get in contact with a committee member.

Summer Songs of Praise: On Sunday 26th June there will a ‘Songs of Praise’ Service in Bailieborough Church at 3pm. We will be singing some favourite hymns, as chosen by the people. The whole community is invited and would be welcome at this Special Service. There will be no other services in the Group of Parishes on 26th.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Christine, daughters Mary (son in law Tommy), Carol (partner Mick), son Tony (daughter in law Mags), brother Christie, sister Kay, granchildren Denise, Conor, Leah, Emily, Moya and Lilly, great-grandchild Wynter, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews and extended family, neighbours, friends and military friends, on the death of  Sean Gregory, 10 Drumbannon, Bailieborough, Co Cavan, who passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at home, on Saturday, 4th  June 2022. Sean was Pre Deceased by his son Sean (Junior).

Sean’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Church on Tuesday, June 7th and afterwards, his remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery.  

Bailieborough Hen’s Shed: Bailieborough Hen’s Shed, a Womens’ group, meets upstairs in Bailieborough Library every Thursday from 10am to 12pm. All welcome.

Bailieborough Walking Group:  Wednesday, June 15th – Deerpark Forest, Virginia.  (M) 1 hour 30 min. (approx). Leaving Bailieborough Library at 6.50pm. Walk commences at Virginia Showgrounds at 7.15pm.

Wednesday, June 22nd  – Castle Lake, Bailieborough.

(E) Walk 1 hr (M) 1.5hrs   Walk commences at the Castle Lake car park at 7.15pm.

All welcome.

Bailieborough Tidy Towns:  Bailieborough Tidy Towns have put up 42 Hanging baskets on Main St. Help would be appreciated with watering them. Anyone with a towbar on any vehicle would be of great assistance. Volunteer for once or twice a month during the Summer would be of tremendous help. Please contact Bernie Flynn.

Bailieborough Tidy Towns plan to Tidy up and weed stackers and roundabouts on Saturday, June 25th. Meet at the Library at 2pm. Lots of help wanted. All welcome..Wear gloves.

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to husband Michéal,  loving children; Ronan, Paul and Orlaith, granddaughter Emilia, siblings; Carol, Gerard, Monica and Malachy, friends and extended family in particular Sharon, Rhys, Lily and Theo, relatives, neigbhours and friends on the death of Margaret Lennon (née Denning), Northlands, Shercock, Cavan and formerly of Cavan Road, Bailieborough, who passed away peacefully at her home, after a long illness, surrounded by her family on Friday, June 3rd, 2022. Margaret was predeceased by her parents Vincent and Mary Denning.

Margaret’s Funeral Mass took place on Monday, 6th  of June, in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough and afterwards, her remains were laid to rest in Kingscourt Cemetery.

Library: Keep your child reading over the holidays with our Summer Star Reading programme designed to encourage a love of books and reading. Also FREE children’s workshops including clay modelling, lego, drumming, story time and puppet show available at the library over the summer. Places are limited and booking is essential Phone 042 9665779 for details or Bailieborough Library FB page.

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.: The Club’s  Annual General Meeting takes place in the Club Rooms at the Vale Grounds on this Thursday 16th  June at 8:30 pm. 

Players born 2011-2014 interested in joining the club please get in contact. Like every other club we need a helping hand with coaches and volunteers.

Also, the FAI Summer Camp is back from August 15th -19th . Online portal is open for bookings. https://bookings.summersoccerschools.ie/s/

Bailieborough Craft Club: Meetings take place every Friday, upstairs in the Library from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Looking forward to seeing everyone and new members most welcome.

East Cavan Swim Club: Well done to Aoibheann Taaffe on adding another Division 2 time and to Roisin Pierce achieving her first. Strong swims and Personal Bests for the three girls in Craigavon on Sunday last.

We now have our full list of qualified swimmers for the National Championships. Massive achievement for all ten swimmers this year.

Irish National Division 2, taking place from the 6th  – 10th  July 2022 in Limerick.

Anna Behme : 50m free / 100m freestyle and 100m backstroke.

Adrienne Keuck : 50 free / 100m fly and 50m fly.

Lian Moore : 100m breast and 50m free.

Kate Kierans: 200 breaststroke.

Katie Mulvey: 50m, 100m and 200m breast.

Aoibheann Taaffe: 50m free and 100m free.

Finn Longmore: 100m breast, 200m IM, 50m breast and 200m back.

Oscar Longmore: 100m breast, 100m free, 50m back and 200 IM.

Roisin Pierce:  50m free.

Irish Summer Nation Championship ( Div 1 ) being held from 20th  – 24th  July 2022 in the National Aquatic Centre, Dublin.

Anna Behme : 100m breaststroke.

Kate Kierans: 100m breaststroke.

Johann Behme: 100m breaststroke, 50m freestyle and 100m freestyle. Good luck to all and well done on qualifing for the National Championships.

Walk, Jog or Run: Bailieborough Chapel Carpark, Chapel Road (Lakeside), every Monday and Wednesday from 8.00pm to 9.00pm, for all levels of fitness. Other activities available—weather permitting. For further information, please contact Tony at 086 399 3430. Have fun while keeping fit. Everybody welcome.  

Deepest Sympathy:  Deepest Sympathy is extended to children, Anne Marie, Yvonne, Sandra, David, Patricia, Dermot, Kieron, Noel, Conor and Lorna; sons-in-law Michael, Richie, Mick and Michael, daughter-in-law Angie, and Kieron’s partner Mary; grandchildren Colin, Naomi, Yvonne, Rachel, Aisling, David, Conor, Katie, Keith, Kyle, Dylan, Jenny and Danny; great grandchildren, sister Vera, brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, carer Helen, nieces, nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends on the death of Patricia Morris (nee Farrelly), (Sutton, Dublin and formerly of Bailieborough, Cavan), who passed away peacefully after a short illness at Beaumont Hospital on Tuesday, June 7th, 2022. Patricia was predeceased by her loving husband Paddy and son Paddy (jnr).Patricia’s Funeral Mass took place in St Fintan’s Church, Sutton, Dublin on Thursday, June 9th and afterwards, Patricia’s remains were laid to rest in St Fintan’s Cemetery. 

Bailieborough School of Music: Information/Enrolment Evening: Takes place on this Thursday evening June 16th from 7.00pm to 8.00pm in the Community Centre, Chapel Road—opposite the Swimming Pool. This is a great opportunity for your child or grandchild to learn to play a musical instrument in our Music School—which has been teaching the children of Bailieborough and beyond for over 30 years. Recorder/Guitar classes for age 7 and upwards. Flute/Clarinet/ Saxaphone/Trumpet for age 9 and upwards. All lessons subject to availability. Registration is 20 per child/30 per family.Rhythmic Dance

Twirlers: Beginner classes take place every Wednesday evening from 5.00pm to 6.00pm, in the Courthouse, Lower Main St, Bailieborough. Boys and girls aged 4 and up, are welcome to join us. Contact, Kelly Clarke for further information.  

Maudabawn Macra 70th  Anniversary weekend– Friday 24th  -Sunday 26th  June. Weekend of events and entertainment in Gallonray House to celebrate 70 years since the foundation of the club. Friday, 24th  at 8.30pm, Seamus O’Rourke- ‘The Handyman’. Admission €10. Live music by Shane McCluskey. Saturday, 25th  at 10am, Drumgoon Heritage walk. Refreshments served. At 8.30pm Photo and Memorabilia display and commerative book launch. Live music by Audio Pilot. Sunday, 26th  at 2pm, Family Fun Day, Street feast, bbq, tug of war and much more. All welcome.  

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 13th  June 2022:Seniors; The Seniors made it two from two in the Cuchulainn League on Wednesday last with a good win v Monaghan Harps. A bye this week then we host St.Malachys from Armagh in round three. Training continues on Monday at 8pm in Bailieborough. Under 13/15/17; The under 13s have their divisional semi final and hopefully final in the Tain League this coming Saturday while the 15s wait for the next competition.The 13s are away to Castleblayney on Monday for a challenge. The Under 17s have joined with North Meath for the Tain League which will begin next Monday. Under 11; The lads had a very positive morning in Monaghan when they travelled to Truagh Gaels for the U11 league. Next up is a trip to Wolfe Tones on Wednesday next in the Meath league 7pm. Under 7/9; First trip for our U7s as they will travel with the U9s to Cloghan on Wednesday next for GoGames blitz at 7pm.
Junior Cert/ Leaving Cert; Continued best wishes to all ECG men sitting exams over the next weeks. The week ahead; Wednesday; U7/U9 away in Cloghan blitz 7pm. U11s away to Wolfe Tones 7pm. Saturday; U13s Tain Semi final and Finals. Venue and times tbc. Club contacts; U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

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.

Men’s Health Week

Bailieborough News. June 6th 2022 . Matthew J. Cullen.

Bailieborough Midsummer Festival and Town Events: Bailieborough MidSummer Festival is back. We’re so excited to announce we are back for the first time since 2019 on Sunday, July 24th.

We need your help. We are planning to have a Festival on Sunday the 24th  of July. In order for this to go ahead we need more volunteers to join our committee.

If this is something you’re interested in don’t hesitate send a message or get in contact with a committee member.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to husband John,  loving children Michael (Aoife), Laura (Nicholas), Joe (Emma), Julie-Ann (Dwayne), Katie (Leon), Margaret (Abbey), Dawn (Connor), brother Matt Argue, grandchildren, sister-in-law Shirley, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends on the death of Kathleen Murray (nee Argue) Tandragee, Kells Road, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away on Wednesday, 1st June 2022, peacefully at her residence, following a short illness.

Kathleen’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Patrick’s Church, Tierworker on Friday morning, June 3rd followed by Cremation afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.  

Date for your Diary: The Blessing of the Graves in St. Annes Cemetery, Bailieborough will take place on Sunday, September 4th at 12 noon.

Bailieborough Walking Group:  

Wednesday, June 8th  – Skeagh/Corglass/Drumkeerey

  • – 1.5hr approx. Leaving Baillieborough Library at 7.00pm. Meet at roadside opposite Skeaghville Chalets. From Bailieborough take Cavan road for 3 km, turn right for Cootehill Road R191 , At 2km take a right at sign for Skeaghville, continue straight on this road for approx 2km. Walk commencing at 7.15pm.

Wednesday, June 15th – Deerpark Forest, Virginia(M) 1 hour 30 min. (approx). Leaving Bailieborough Library at 6.50pm. Walk commences at Virginia Showgrounds at 7.15pm.

All welcome.

Killan Community Games: Killan community games (incorporating Bailieborough and Shercock) will be entering the Girls soccer competitions at U12 and U15 age groups. We’ll be holding open training sessions over the next few weeks, where any interested girls from the Bailieborough and Shercock area are welcome to come along, join in and have some fun. Training sessions will take place on Monday evenings, from 6.15 to 7.45pm at the Vale Soccer grounds, Bailieborough. Further info available via our Facebook page, or by contacting us at 0868156532.

Stroll—Athon: West Knockbride Parents Association will hold a ‘Stroll-athon’ at Knockbride GFC pitch from 3.00pm – 4.30pm on Sunday next, 12th  June 2022. Please join us to celebrate the end of a normal school year and to raise funds for our school. A raffle will be held on the day for summer themed prizes. Entry €20 per family or €5 per person.

Bailieborough Tidy Towns:  Bailieborough Tidy Towns plan to Tidy up and weed stackers and roundabouts on Saturday, June 25th. Meet at the Library at 2pm. Lots of help wanted. All welcome..Wear gloves.

Big Breakfast Morning:  

Bailieborough Shamrocks are hosting their Club Breakfast Morning for Club members. Please come and join us in the BailieHotel on Sunday next, June 12th from 10.30am.

Looking forward to seeing you all there.

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to husband James, daughter Jacqueline, sons John and Tony, son in-law Martin Farrell, daughter in-law Agnes Dalton. Brothers John and Phil, sisters Mary, Kitty and Bernadette, grandchildren Jason, Aoife and Amelia, brothers in-law, sisters in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and a wide circle of friends on the death of Brigid Dalton (née Clarke), Lispopple, Coole, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath and formerly of Corodoagh, Tunnyduff, Baileborough,Co. Cavan who passed away, peacefully at Mullingar, Midlands Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, June 1st 2022.

Brigid was predeceased by her granddaughter Rebecca and her brother Owen.

Brigid’s Funeral Mass took place in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Coole, on Friday, 3rd   June,  with burial afterwards in Mayne Cemetery, Coole.  

Library: Do you know a child starting school this September? FREE book bags available at the library for all children starting primary school in September 2022. Bag contains 3 beautiful books, library card holder, and a guide for parents.

Each bag includes stories about back to school, a library card, and library card wallet.

Drop into your library to get yours today!

Link Credit Union:

Have you a child moving from 6th class to 1st year in Secondary School this September? Link Credit Union have opened our ‘Step Up Grant’ competition, where 10 students can win €200 towards their educational costs. Closing date 10th June. Application forms are available in our offices or on our website: www.linkcu.ie

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.: The Club’s  Annual General Meeting takes place in the Club Rooms at the Vale Grounds on Thursday 16th  June at 8:30 pm. 

Players born 2011-2014 interested in joining the club please get in contact. Like every other club we need a helping hand with coaches and volunteers.

Also, the FAI Summer Camp is back from August 15th -19th . Online portal is open for bookings. https://bookings.summersoccerschools.ie/s/

Bailieborough Craft Club: Meetings take place every Friday, upstairs in the Library from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Looking forward to seeing everyone and new members most welcome.

Walk, Jog or Run: Bailieborough Chapel Carpark, Chapel Road (Lakeside), every Monday and Wednesday from 8.00pm to 9.00pm, for all levels of fitness. Other activities available—weather permitting. For further information, please contact Tony at 086 399 3430. Have fun while keeping fit. Everybody welcome.  

Bailieborough Hen’s Shed: Bailieborough Hen’s Shed are delighted to host a talk by Margaret Mortimer from the Bailieborough Heritage Society on Thursday, June 9th. The talk is about the Old Cemetery in Drumbannon. Takes place Upstairs in Bailieborough Library from 10am to 12pm. All welcome. 

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Marie, son Laurence, daughter Martina, son-in-law Mark, daughters-in-law Barbara and Rossella, grandchildren, James, Anthony, Valentino, Jessica, Alessandro, Luke and Marco, sisters Kathleen, Chrissie, Ellen and Mary and extended family and  many neighbours and friends on the death of Lar (Laurence) Farrell, late of Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, previously of Darcytown, Balrothery, Co. Dublin, who passed away peacefully in St.Francis Hospice Raheny on Wednesday, June 1st 2022. Lar was predeceased by his son Leonard and sisters Hannah and Nancy and brother Matt.Lar’s Funeral Mass took place in S.S. Peter and Paul’s Church, Balbriggan on Friday, June 3rd followed by burial in Ardla Cemetery, Skerries, Co. Dublin.  

Rhythmic Dance Twirlers: Beginner classes take place every Wednesday evening from 5.00pm to 6.00pm, in the Courthouse, Lower Main St, Bailieborough. Boys and girls aged 4 and up, are welcome to join us. Contact, Kelly Clarke for further information.  

Tractor Run: Sillan Vintage Club will hold a tractor run on Saturday next, 11th June 2022. Vintage and classic cars and bikes are also welcome and will travel a separate route. The run will commence at Corglass Church, Bailieborough, A82 NH74 at 4pm with registration from 2.30pm. Entry fee €20 with proceeds to fund a AED Defibrillator for Corglass Church and surrounding areas. Refreshments afterwards in the church hall. All support greatly appreciated. For more information call Ernie on 087 2677791 or Ted on 087 6985480.  

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 6th June 2022Seniors; A very positive start to the Cuchulainn League with a win v Cootehill in round one. A hardworking but good performance in good conditions ideal for hurling in Mullagh on Wednesday last. Next up is a trip to Monaghan town to take on the local Harps club in round two. Training continues on Monday at 8 in Bailieborough. Under 13/15; The under 13s await their divisional semi final in the Tain League while the 15s wait for the next competition.Training for both on Monday at 7.30 in Bailieborough. Under 11; Training on Monday at 7 in Bailieborough GAA astro pitch with the next round of the Monaghan Under 11 league with a trip to North Monaghan on Sunday next to play Truagh Gaels. Under 7/9; The U9s will return to outdoor training on Monday next on the astro in Bailieborough and the next blitz is scheduled for the 15th . The U7s will be hopefully ready for a blitz or two before they break for the summer.

Junior Cert/ Leaving Cert; The very best wishes to all ECG men sitting exams over the next weeks.

The week ahead; Wednesday; Seniors away to Monaghan Harps 7.30pm Sunday; U11s away to Truagh Gaels 11am. Club contacts; U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

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 News. May 30th 2022 . Matthew J. Cullen.

Bailieborough Midsummer Festival and Town Events: Bailieborough MidSummer Festival is back. We’re so excited to announce we are back for the first time since 2019 on Sunday, July 24th. Full details to follow soon.

Vintage Cycle (High Nelly): A Cavan man who celebrated his 80th  birthday with a nearly 20 kilometre Charity Cycle has raised over €3,000 for a local special educational needs school.

Greg O’Reilly undertook t he fundraiser on his vintage 1960s bike in aid of Holy Family Special School, Cootehill, where his grandson is a pupil.

 He said that he’s delighted to raise funds for a school that does “trojan work”.

On Friday 20th May, Gregory O’Reilly presented a cheque to Rachel Moynagh, Principal Holy Family School with a cheque for €3,310 proceeds raised.

Greg got a lovely welcome in Baileborough on the morning of the cycle and wishes to thank everyone for donating.

East Cavan Swim Club: Very proud of these swimmers representing East Cavan Swim Club at an International meet in Glasgow over the weekend.

Congratulations to Adrienne Keuck, Finn Longmore, Johann Behme, Katie Mulvey and Oscar Longmore on fantastic swims in the Glasgow International Meet, held over the weekend.  Very exciting to see Johann reach the Junior finals in the 50m fly and to see Oscar winning his heat in the 50m back.

A great weekend, enjoyed by swimmers and families, hopefully our club can look forward to more of these in the future.

Date for your Diary: The Blessing of the Graves in St. Annes Cemetery, Bailieborough will take place on Sunday, September 4th at 12 noon.

Bailieborough Walking Group:  Wednesday, June 1st – Annaghmakerrig.  Newbliss Rd,{M} Walk 1 hour 30 mins approx.  Leaving Bailieborough Library at 6.35 pm. From Cootehill take Monaghan Road. After 3km turn left for Newbliss R189. Continue on this road and park at The Black Kesh Bar (Disused) on the righthand side.  Walk commencing at 7.15pm.

Wednesday, June 8th  – Skeagh/Corglass/Drumkeerey

(M) – 1.5hr approx. Leaving Baillieborough Library at 7.00pm. Meet at roadside opposite Skeaghville Chalets. From Bailieborough take Cavan road for 3 km, turn right for Cootehill Road R191 , At 2km take a right at sign for Skeaghville, continue straight on this road for approx 2km. Walk commencing at 7.15pm.

All welcome.

Killan Community Games: Killan community games (incorporating Bailieborough and Shercock) will be entering the Girls soccer competitions at U12 and U15 age groups. We’ll be holding open training sessions over the next few weeks, where any interested girls from the Bailieborough and Shercock area are welcome to come along, join in and have some fun. Training sessions will take place on Monday evenings, from 6.15 to 7.45pm at the Vale Soccer grounds, Bailieborough. Further info available via our Facebook page, or by contacting us at 0868156532.

Bailieborough Tidy Towns:  Bailieborough Tidy Towns plan to Tidy up and weed stackers and roundabouts on Saturday, June 21st. Meet at the Library at 2pm..Lots of help wanted. All welcome..Wear gloves.

Congratulations: Congratulations to the Bailieborough Shamrocks u12 girls Divison 2 side who won the Spring League final by Bailieborough 0-18 v 0-09 Mullahoran in Crosskeys on Tuesday night last. Well done to the players, management and supporters on what was a very good final.

It’s been a long time coming ….. our Club Breakfast Morning for Club members is back ! Please come and join us in the BailieHotel on Sunday, June 12th from 10.30am.

Looking forward to seeing you all there.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Celestina, daughter Anne (Theou), sons Gibson (Chie) and Nico (Fatima), grandchildren Trinity, Patrick, Alexia and Kiel, sister Elvie, brother Benjamin, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends in Ireland and the Philippines on the death of Fidel Alhambra, Woodview, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan who passed away on Friday, 20th  May 2022 peacefully, at Cavan General Hospital. Fidel’s Funeral Mass was held in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Wednesday, May 25th followed by cremation  in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.    

Library: The next Reading Group meeting will take place on Thursday, June 2nd  from 6.30 – 7.30 PM. All are welcome.

Do you know a child starting school this September? FREE book bags available at the library for all children starting primary school in September 2022. Bag contains 3 beautiful books, library card holder, and a guide for parents.

Each bag includes stories about back to school, a library card, and library card wallet.

Drop into your library to get yours today!

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:

Congratulations to the children from St. Annes and the Model Schools who made their First Communion last weekend. Thanks to their teachers, Ms. Tessa O’Riordan and the Principal, Mr. Corcoran and the school choir led by Mrs. Mary McCabe for all their hard work and to the Pastoral Assistant, Andrea Connolly for her work liaising on behalf of the Parish with the children from both schools.

Link Credit Union:

Have you a child moving from 6th class to 1st year in Secondary School this September? Link Credit Union have opened our ‘Step Up Grant’ competition, where 10 students can win €200 towards their educational costs. Closing date 10th June. Application forms are available in our offices or on our website: www.linkcu.ie

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.: The Club’s  Annual General Meeting takes place in the Club Rooms at the Vale Grounds on Thursday 16th  June at 8:30 pm. All member’s nominations and motions should be made in writing, proposed and seconded and posted to Secretary, Kieran Kenny, Ballynamona,Bailieborough. Co. Cavan. A82D9F6 before 2nd  of June 2022.

Also, the FAI Summer Camp is back from August 15th -19th . Online portal is open for bookings. https://bookings.summersoccerschools.ie/s/

Bailieborough Community Day Centre: ‘Afternoon Tea’ will take place today, Wednesday, June 1st in the Bailie Hotel at 3.00pm. All members are invited to attend and new members are most welcome.

Bailieborough Craft Club: Meetings take place every Friday, upstairs in the Library from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Looking forward to seeing everyone and new members most welcome.

Walk, Jog or Run: Bailieborough Chapel Carpark, Chapel Road (Lakeside), every Monday and Wednesday from 8.00pm to 9.00pm, for all levels of fitness. Other activities available—weather permitting. For further information, please contact Tony at 086 399 3430. Have fun while keeping fit. Everybody welcome.  

Bailieborough Hen’s Shed: Bailieborough Hen’s Shed, a women’s group, meets every Thursday morning from 10am to 12pm, upstairs in Bailieborough Library. All welcome. Check out Bailieborough Hen’s Shed on Facebook.    

Rhythmic Dance Twirlers: Beginner classes take place every Wednesday evening from 5.00pm to 6.00pm, in the Courthouse, Lower Main St, Bailieborough. Boys and girls aged 4 and up, are welcome to join us. Contact, Kelly Clarke for further information.  

Tractor Run: Sillan Vintage Club will hold a tractor run on Saturday 11th  June 2022. Vintage and classic cars and bikes are also welcome and will travel a separate route. The run will commence at Corglass Church, Bailieborough, A82 NH74 at 4pm with registration from 2.30pm. Entry fee €20 with proceeds to fund a AED Defibrillator for Corglass Church and surrounding areas. Refreshments afterwards in the church hall. All support greatly appreciated. For more information call Ernie on 087 2677791 or Ted on 087 6985480.    

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News,Under 13/15; Training on Mondays from 7-8pm on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club. Under 11; Training on Mondays from 6-7pm on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club. All training sessions €3 each please. Under 7/9; Saturday in Killinkere at 1 and 2pm for U7 and U9 respectively.  Club contacts; U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

Under 13/15; Training on Mondays from 7-8pm on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club. Under 11; Training on Mondays from 6-7pm on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club. All training sessions €3 each please. Under 7/9; Saturday in Killinkere at 1 and 2pm for U7 and U9 respectively.  Club contacts; U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

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 News. May 23rd 2022 . Matthew J. Cullen.

We wanted to say a big ‘Thank You’ to everyone that took part, assisted, donated money and sponsored food, drink and prizes for the Motorbike run on Easter Sunday in memory of Niamh.

We are delighted to say we have raised over €7800 in which this money will be going to the upgrade of equipment in Niamh’s Comfort Room in St James Hospital.

Many families and patients will benefit from these upgrades and and we are looking forward to sharing the pictures with you all when completed.

We are having a presentation of a cheque at Enagh House on Saturday next, 28th  May at 9pm and everyone is welcome.

Again Thank You all so much for your support.

Date for your Diary: The Blessing of the Graves in St. Annes Cemetery, Bailieborough will take place on Sunday, September 4th at 12 noon.

Bailieborough Walking Group:  Wednesday, May 25thGirley Bog:

  • Walk  1hr 30 mins (approx).  Leaving Bailieborough Library at 6.35pm. Meet at Cloncat Service Station, 8.5km from Kells on Clonmellon Road N52 at 7.10. Walk commence at Girley Bog at 7.15pm.

Wednesday, June 1st – Annaghmakerrig.  Newbliss Rd,{M} Walk 1 hour 30 mins approx.  Leaving Bailieborough Library at 6.35 pm. From Cootehill take Monaghan Road. After 3km turn left for Newbliss R189. Continue on this road and park at The Black Kesh Bar (Disused) on the righthand side.  Walk commencing at 7.15pm

All welcome.

Killan Community Games: Killan community games (incorporating Bailieborough and Shercock) will be entering the Girls soccer competitions at U12 and U15 age groups. We’ll be holding open training sessions over the next few weeks, where any interested girls from the Bailieborough and Shercock area are welcome to come along, join in and have some fun. Training sessions will take place on Monday evenings, from 6.15 to 7.45pm at the Vale Soccer grounds, Bailieborough. Further info available via our Facebook page, or by contacting us at 0868156532.

Bailieborough Tidy Towns: Helpers needed to keep our town looking good.

Meet at the Library on Saturday, May 28th at 2pm.

Come and help even for a short time.

Tidying pots and roundabouts planned.

Bailieborough Tidy Towns plan to Tidy up and weed stackers and roundabouts on Saturday, June 21st. Meet at the Library at 2pm..Lots of help wanted. All welcome..Wear gloves.

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

Library: Book Launch: The book ‘Lost Landscapes and Thresholds’ vol ii will be launched at the Library on Tuesday, May 31st at 6.30pm. The book was a project, led by author and Tyrone native Anthony J Quinn, and funded by Creative Ireland and Cavan County Council. The aim was to recreate the landscape we grew up in, be it of Cavan, Tyrone, or further afield, its features and buildings, as well as stories about local customs, superstitions, family events, working life and local characters. Refreshments will be served on the night and all are welcome on what promises to be a lovely evening.

Very happy to announce May’s Reading Group Selection: ‘Panenka’ by Ronan Hession!

The next meeting will take place on Thursday, June 2nd  from 6.30 – 7.30 PM. All are welcome and copies of the book are available in the Library.

Do you know a child starting school this September? FREE book bags available at the library for all children starting primary school in September 2022. Bag contains 3 beautiful books, library card holder, and a guide for parents.

Each bag includes stories about back to school, a library card, and library card wallet.

Drop into your library to get yours today!

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:  Children from St. Anne’s N.S., will make their First Holy Communion on Saturday, May 28th  at 11.00am.

Congratulations to the children from St. Felim’s National School, The Vale who made their First Communion last weekend. Thanks to their teachers, Ms. Moynagh, Mrs. Keegan and Mrs. Sheridan for all their hard work and to the Pastoral Assistant, Andrea Connolly.

Irish Red Cross: UKRAINE CRISIS APPEAL: Countless lives in Ukraine are being torn apart by violence and insecurity. Displacement, trauma, and separation from loved ones, will have devastating consequences on the people of Ukraine.

Please donate now if you can. Red Cross teams are on the ground to provide those affected with food, medicine, shelter, and water. With your support, we will also assist those displaced by conflict.

To donate, visit https://www.redcross.ie/latest…/ukraine-crisis-appeal/. You can also donate to the IRC appeal for Ukraine in your Revolut App.

Congratulations: Congratulations to all the boys and girls of East Knockbride and Tunnyduff School who made their Confirmation on Friday last, 20th  May.

East Knockbride: Kallum Carolan, Rebecca Clarke, Ryan Kelly, Jason Lynch, Cassie McBreen, Eleanor McChesney, Layla McElwaine, Ben O’Flaherty, Blaithin Smith and Claudia Sharpe O’Reilly.

West Knockbride: Ben Carolan, Chloe Clarke, Aaron Fay, James McGee, Kevin McCaul, Abby Reilly, Michael Reilly, Dearbhail Shanley and Dearbhla Taaffe.

St Felim’s The Vale: Alana Carling.

St. Michael’s Cootehill: Abigail McCaffrey.

 Link Credit Union:

Have you a child moving from 6th class to 1st year in Secondary School this September? Link Credit Union have opened our ‘Step Up Grant’ competition, where 10 students can win €200 towards their educational costs. Closing date 10th June. Application forms are available in our offices or on our website: www.linkcu.ie

Well Done: Congratulations to Ireland forward Leanne Kiernan, who has been crowned Liverpool’s Women’s ‘Player of the Year’. Leanne’s 13 goals for the season, helped ensure that Liverpool Ladies, won the Championship title and earned promotion to the Women’s Super League. Well done, Leanne!

Walk, Jog or Run: Bailieborough Chapel Carpark, Chapel Road (Lakeside), every Monday and Wednesday from 8.00pm to 9.00pm, for all levels of fitness. Other activities available—weather permitting. For further information, please contact Tony at 086 399 3430. Have fun while keeping fit. Everybody welcome.  

Congratulations: Congratulations and Well Done to the Bailieborough Shamrocks players, Sarah Cullen, Caoimhe Clarke and Aoibheann Mulligan who were part of the Cavan Under 16 Girls side who defeated Tyrone Under 16’s in the Platinum Ulster Championship final by Cavan U16s: 7-10(31), Tyrone U16s: 0-9(9) in in St. Tiernach’s Park, Clones on Sunday last. Also Well Done to Paul Coleman who is a Selector for the side. Looking forward to the All Ireland Series now!  

Bailieborough Hen’s Shed: Looking for a friendly chat, and good company. Pop along to Bailieborough Library on Tuesday mornings at 10 am. Although the Library is not open to the public on Tuesday, we will be there. If no one sees you at the door please just give the library phone a quick ring! 042 9665779.  Rhythmic Dance Twirlers: Beginner classes take place every Wednesday evening from 5.00pm to 6.00pm, in the Courthouse, Lower Main St, Bailieborough. Boys and girls aged 4 and up, are welcome to join us. Contact, Kelly Clarke for further information.  

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News,Under 13/15; Training on Mondays from 7-8pm on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club. Under 11; Training on Mondays from 6-7pm on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club. All training sessions €3 each please. Under 7/9; Saturday in Killinkere at 1 and 2pm for U7 and U9 respectively.  Club contacts; U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

Bailieborough Craft Club: Meetings take place every Friday, upstairs in the Library from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Looking forward to seeing everyone and new members most 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 News. May 16th 2022 . Matthew J. Cullen.

Mass for Students preparing for Exams: On Thursday morning, May 19th at 11.30am, Bishop Martin Hayes will celebrate Mass in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough for students preparing for the State Exams. In attendance at the Mass will be a representative number of students from Bailieborough Community School and other secondary schools in the Diocese. Many of the schools in the Diocese will link with the Mass via the Parish webcam. All parishioners are invited to attend the Mass. It is one way that the Parish can show their support for it’s young people at what can be an anxious and stressful time.

Date for your Diary: The Blessing of the Graves in St. Annes Cemetery, Bailieborough will take place on Sunday, September 4th at 12 noon.

Bailieborough Walking Group:  

Wednesday, May 18th  – Dun A Ri  Forest -Kingscourt

{M} Walk 1 hour 30mins. (E) Walk 1 hr- 5km Forest Walk. Commencing at Cabra School Entrance to Dun a Ri Forest Park, Shercok Road, Kingscourt at 7.15pm . Depart Bailieborough Library at 6.50pm.

Wednesday, May 25thGirley Bog:

M) Walk  1hr 30 mins (approx).  Leaving Bailieborough Library at 6.35pm. Meet at Cloncat Service Station, 8.5km from Kells on Clonmellon Road N52 at 7.10. Walk commence at Girley Bog at 7.15pm.

All welcome.

Killan Community Games: Killan community games (incorporating Bailieborough and Shercock) will be entering the Girls soccer competitions at U12 and U15 age groups. We’ll be holding open training sessions over the next few weeks, where any interested girls from the Bailieborough and Shercock area are welcome to come along, join in and have some fun. Our first session will take place next Monday evening, 23rd May, from 6.15 to 7.45pm at the Vale Soccer grounds, Bailieborough. Further info available via our Facebook page, or by contacting us at 0868156532.

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

Library: Book Launch: The book ‘Lost Landscapes and Thresholds’ vol ii will be launched at the Library on Tuesday, May 31st at 6.30pm. The book was a project, led by author and Tyrone native Anthony J Quinn, and funded by Creative Ireland and Cavan County Council. The aim was to recreate the landscape we grew up in, be it of Cavan, Tyrone, or further afield, its features and buildings, as well as stories about local customs, superstitions, family events, working life and local characters. Refreshments will be served on the night and all are welcome on what promises to be a lovely evening.

Very happy to announce May’s Reading Group Selection: ‘Panenka’ by Ronan Hession!

The next meeting will take place on Thursday, June 2nd  from 6.30 – 7.30 PM. All are welcome and copies of the book are available in the Library.

Do you know a child starting school this September? FREE book bags available at the library for all children starting primary school in September 2022. Bag contains 3 beautiful books, library card holder, and a guide for parents.

Each bag includes stories about back to school, a library card, and library card wallet.

Drop into your library to get yours today!

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: Children from St. Felim’s N.S., will receive their First Holy Communion on Saturday next, May 21st at 11.00am in St. Anne’s Church.

Children from St. Anne’s N.S., will make their First Holy Communion on Saturday, May 28th also at 11.00am.

Bailieborough Creative Hub: Bailieborough Creative Hub are hosting an event  for this years ‘Cruiniu na nOg’. Over four Saturday workshops (May 21st, 28th and June 4th and 11th, from 11am to 1.00pm) in Bailieborough Library. The ‘Art’ of Visual Storytelling project aims to celebrate local stories, history, myths and folklore from Bailieborough, Co. Cavan in ‘Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands’. Artists from Bailieborough Creative Hub will guide the children through a selection of ‘stories’ to discover some history, myths and folklore, introduce them to design processes, start an Art journal, experience a selection of mixed media and a variety of creative techniques with the aim of producing a final artwork, which will be exhibited.

The Workshops are for children aged 9 to 16 and are FREE—however, children will be expected to attend all four workshops to complete their Artwork. To book a space, please email: bailieboroughcreativehub@gmail.com

 Irish Red Cross: UKRAINE CRISIS APPEAL: Countless lives in Ukraine are being torn apart by violence and insecurity. Displacement, trauma, and separation from loved ones, will have devastating consequences on the people of Ukraine.

Please donate now if you can. Red Cross teams are on the ground to provide those affected with food, medicine, shelter, and water. With your support, we will also assist those displaced by conflict.

To donate, visit https://www.redcross.ie/latest…/ukraine-crisis-appeal/. You can also donate to the IRC appeal for Ukraine in your Revolut App.

Congratulations: Congratulations to all the boys and girls of East Knockbride School who made their First Holy Communion on Saturday last, 14th  May.

Ellie Clarke, Jacob Corbett, Erin McBride, Cara O’Reilly, Robbie Sharpe O’Reilly and Lochlann Tierney.

Confirmation will take place in Tunnyduff on Friday evening next, 20th  May at 6.00 pm.

Link Credit Union: Our new ATM machines have been installed, and will be operated by Point Cash by Brink’s and is located at the Credit Union offices on Upper Main St. You will be able to withdraw cash with any card, including our own Current Account. We hope they will be up and running early next week!

Have you a child moving from 6th class to 1st year in Secondary School this September? Link Credit Union have opened our ‘Step Up Grant’ competition, where 10 students can win €200 towards their educational costs. Closing date 10th June. Application forms are available in our offices or on our website: www.linkcu.ie

East Cavan Swim Club: Congratulations to all of our swimmers on Sunday last. Well done to Johann Behme  with a gold and silver medal and to Alana Carling, Aoibheann Taaffe, Roisin Pierce, Lian Moore and Daibhi Mulvany, all with super Personal Bests in their events.

A very enjoyable meet with the Lisburn Swim Club providing treats for everyone and heat winners prizes.

Well done to Anna Behme and Wilhelm Behme, nicely decorated at the Ards Open Meet on Saturday last.

Gold and 2 bronze for Anna with a silver and bronze for Wilhelm.

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News,

Under 13/15; Training on Mondays from 7-8pm on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club.

Under 11; Training on Mondays from 6-7pm on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club. All training sessions €3 each please.

Under 7/9; Saturday in Killinkere at 1 and 2pm for U7 and U9 respectively.  Club contacts; U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.

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

Bailieborough Craft Club: Meetings take place every Friday, upstairs in the Library from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Looking forward to seeing everyone and new members most 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 News. May 9th 2022 . Matthew J. Cullen.

Darkness into Light, Bailieborough:A massive thank you to everyone involved in making Saturday’s  morning a very special start to the  day by walking/running in Darkness into Light 2022, the businesses who decorated their premises or donated, the homes who showed their support, the stewards and local Gardai, those who helped with providing refreshments and who donated food, DJ Gareth for the music at the start and finish, Brian Reynolds who performed outside Terra, our local branch of The Red Cross who had a busy morning, not forgetting Nomad Coffee who provided free tea and coffee and last but not least Fr. Ultan and the parish who provided the venue without which our event wouldn’t happen. Here’s to 2023!

Date for your Diary: The Blessing of the Graves in St. Annes Cemetery, Bailieborough will take place on Sunday, September 4th at 12 noon.

Bailieborough Walking Group:  Wednesday, May 11th Dartrey Forest, Cootehill

(M) Walk 1 Hour 30 min. (E) Walk 1 Hour.

Leaving Bailieborough Library at 6.45pm. Walk commences at 7.15pm at the car park on the Cootehill to Rockcorry road R188.  1 kilometre from Cootehill on the right before Abbott’s factory.

Wednesday, May 18th  – Dun A Ri  Forest -Kingscourt

{M} Walk 1 hour 30mins. (E) Walk 1 hr- 5km Forest Walk. Commencing at Cabra School Entrance to Dun a Ri Forest Park, Shercok Road, Kingscourt at 7.15pm . Depart Bailieborough Library at 6.50pm.  All welcome.

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

Library: Very happy to announce May’s Reading Group Selection: ‘Panenka’ by Ronan Hession!

The next meeting will take place on Thursday, June 2nd  from 6.30 – 7.30 PM. All are welcome and copies of the book are available in the Library.

Do you know a child starting school this September? FREE book bags available at the library for all children starting primary school in September 2022. Bag contains 3 beautiful books, library card holder, and a guide for parents.

Each bag includes stories about back to school, a library card, and library card wallet.

Drop into your library to get yours today!

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: Congratulations to all the boys and girls of Tunnyduff School who made their First Holy Communion in West Knockbride on Saturday last, 7th May.

Oliver Flanagan, Ellen Magee, James Martin, Conor McElwaine,

Keira Reilly, Oisin Shannon, Annie Tormey, Jamie Tormey.

First Holy Communion will take place in St. Brigids Church, Knockbride East on Saturday morning next, May 14th  at 11.00am. 

Bailieborough Creative Hub: Bailieborough Creative Hub are hosting an event  for this years ‘Cruiniu na nOg’. Over four Saturday workshops (May 21st, 28th and June 4th and 11th, from 11am to 1.00pm) in Bailieborough Library. The ‘Art’ of Visual Storytelling project aims to celebrate local stories, history, myths and folklore from Bailieborough, Co. Cavan in ‘Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands’. Artists from Bailieborough Creative Hub will guide the children through a selection of ‘stories’ to discover some history, myths and folklore, introduce them to design processes, start an Art journal, experience a selection of mixed media and a variety of creative techniques with the aim of producing a final artwork, which will be exhibited.

The Workshops are for children aged 9 to 16 and are FREE—however, children will be expected to attend all four workshops to complete their Artwork. To book a space, please email: bailieboroughcreativehub@gmail.com

 Irish Red Cross: UKRAINE CRISIS APPEAL: Countless lives in Ukraine are being torn apart by violence and insecurity. Displacement, trauma, and separation from loved ones, will have devastating consequences on the people of Ukraine.

Please donate now if you can. Red Cross teams are on the ground to provide those affected with food, medicine, shelter, and water. With your support, we will also assist those displaced by conflict.

To donate, visit https://www.redcross.ie/latest…/ukraine-crisis-appeal/. You can also donate to the IRC appeal for Ukraine in your Revolut App.

Healing Service: A Healing Service, with Eddie Stones will take place in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan on Friday, May 13th  at 7pm. Mass will be celebrated by  Fr. Peter Okpetu MSP. Confessions available on the night. All welcome. 

Link Credit Union: Have you a child moving from 6th class to 1st year in Secondary School this September? Link Credit Union have opened our ‘Step Up Grant’ competition, where 10 students can win €200 towards their educational costs. Closing date 10th June. Application forms are available in our offices or on our website: www.linkcu.ie

East Cavan Swim Club: Great weekend for our five swimmers at the Swim Ulster Long Course Championships which took place at the Bangor Aurora Leisure Centre .

Well done to Anna Behme, a great achievement for our youngest qualifier in this prestigious event in Ulster swimming and to Johann Behme, Oscar Longmore, Finn Longmore and Katie Mulvey, all qualifying for the finals in their events

Bailieborough Craft Club: Meetings take place every Friday, upstairs in the Library from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Looking forward to seeing everyone and new members most welcome.            

Walk, Jog or Run: Bailieborough Chapel Carpark, Chapel Road (Lakeside), every Monday and Wednesday from 8.00pm to 9.00pm, for all levels of fitness. Other activities available—weather permitting. For further information, please contact Tony at 086 399 3430. Have fun while keeping fit. Everybody welcome.  

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.: Bailieborough Celtic AFC Summer Soccer for Girls aged 8-14years.  Mondays evenings from 6:15pm – 7:45pm at the Vale, training grounds.  Camp will be commencing on Monday, May 23rd.  Any enquiries, please contact Grainne on 08681563532.  

Bailieborough Men’s Shed: Men’s Shed is open every Tuesday morning from 10am till 1pm at the Beckscourt Centre. New members are always most welcome.  

Rhythmic Dance Twirlers: Beginner classes take place every Wednesday evening from 5.00pm to 6.00pm, in the Courthouse, Lower Main St, Bailieborough. Boys and girls aged 4 and up, are welcome to join us. Contact, Kelly Clarke for further information.  

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News,Under 13/15; Training on Mondays from 7-8pm on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club. Under 11; Training on Mondays from 6-7pm on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club. All training sessions €3 each please. Under 7/9; Saturday in Killinkere at 1 and 2pm for U7 and U9 respectively.  Club contacts; U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

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.