Pedestrian Crossing at Model National School:

Works on the new Pedestrian Crossing at the Model School are continuing and will be ongoing for the next week or so.

These works will also see the footpath on the opposite site of Church Street – adjacent to Church of Ireland – widened. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to approach the area with caution.

St. Vincent DePaul, Annual Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine: takes place on Saturday next, September 10^th . A coach will be leaving from the Community Centre, Chapel Road. There are a few seats available and they can be booked by contacting Noel at 087 265 4787.

Best Wishes: Best wishes are extended to Bailieborough Shamrocks stalwarts, Michael Clinch and Shane Dillon and the Cavan Gaelic Masters team, who play in the Gaelic Masters Plate Final against Mayo on Saturday next, 10^th  September in Ballinagh. Throw-in is at 1.30pm and good luck to the team.

Bailieborough Bridge Club: Would you like an affordable and enjoyable night out? Our Bridge Club meets every Tuesday night and offers an opportunity to forget the dark dreary days of winter, in the company of fellow card players. We have prizes every week and competitions provide an opportunity to have your name engraved on one of our perpetual trophies. Play resumes on October 4^th  and new members are always welcome. For more information email: bridgeclubbailieborough@gmail.com or telephone 042-9667944.

Bailieborough Heritage Society: Bailieborough Library are delighted to host a photographic exhibition entitled, ‘Portraits of Bailieborough Town’ collated by the Bailieborough Heritage Society, depicting many images of days gone by in the town of Bailieborough. Celebrating Heritage Week, the exhibition is on display in the Library until September 20^th  2022 during Library opening hours and is free to view to all the public!

East Knockbride N.S.: The Parents Association of East Knockbride National School are holding their annual 5k/10k Fun-Run in memory of their former Chairman and past pupil, the late Séamus Lynch on Sunday next, 11^th September. Registration is from 11.15am, Walk/Run at 12noon.

Adults €10, U18’s €5 and family rates available. Refreshments in school afterwards. Raffle on the day. All proceeds in aid of: East Knockbride N.S., Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd and Cootehill Cancer Care. Your support would be greatly

appreciated.

Mainly Music, a fun, interactive music group for preschoolers and their caregivers will take place on Friday mornings (starting from the 9^th September) from 10am -12noon in the Knockbride Church of Ireland Hall (A82 E377). For parents, grandparents and minders with children and babies under 4. Donation €4. Contact Jenny Horner on 086 342 0299 for more info.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to brother T.J. (Angie), sisters Maura (Aidan) and Delores, mother-in-law Alice Clarke and the extended Clarke family, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces and extended family and friends on the death of Paula Clarke (nee O’Brien), Drumanespic and late of Main Street, Bailieborough, Co Cavan, who passed away peacefully at Cavan General Hospital on Monday, August 29^th, 2022.  Paula was predeceased by her husband Philip and her parents Margaret and Tommy.

Paula’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church on Wednesday, August 31^st and afterwards, her remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery.

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 Tidy Towns: Bailieborough Tidy Towns have replaced the recently vandalised seat on Chapel Rd. , thanks to the generous sponsorship of  Paddy Mortimer of Mortimer Shop fitting. This seat is for anyone to who wants to relax and take a breather. Please mind our new seat and report any suspicious activity in the vicinity.

And also on the same theme, Vandals don’t win.!!

The Entrance signs on the roads leading into the town, have been cleaned thanks to some Tidy Town elbow grease. They are all looking good again.

Regretted Death:  Deepest Sympathy is extended to sons William and Johnny, daughter Bernadette, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother Jackie, sisters Josephine, Nuala and Gloria, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends on the death of Pauline Foley (née Cassidy), Central Avenue,Lisduggan, Waterford and formerly of  Bailieborough, Co.Cavan who passed away peacefully on Friday 19^th August 2022. Pauline was predeceased by her loving husband Mick, son Michael (Spikey) and her grandchild Callum.

Pauline’s Funeral Mass took place on Sunday, August 21^st in St. Paul’s Church, Lisduggan and afterwards, Pauline’s remains were laid to rest in Kilbarry Cemetery.

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.: Girls wanted to join our new Under 14 team (born 2009/2010). Pre-season training takes place on Monday evenings from 6.15pm to 7.15pm at the Vale Grounds.

Indoor Bowling: Indoor Bowling resumes in the Community Centre, Bailieborough, this evening and every Wednesday evening for the Winter months at 8.00pm. New members welcome.

 Historical Talk: Virginia and District Historical Society are hosting a talk on “Ballykinlar Internment Camp” by our Parish Priest, Fr. Ultan McGoohan at 8.30pm on Friday, 16^th September 2022 at The People’s Hall, Church of Ireland grounds, Virginia, Co. Cavan. All welcome.

Sillan Vintage Club would like to thank everyone who attended, sponsored and helped out at their Field Day on Sunday week last in Killann. It was a great day and was enjoyed by all.

Lakelands Taekwondo Training:

Adults Training: Returns on Friday, September 9^th frrom 8.00pm to 9.00pm in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. For further information on all these sessions, please contact 085 127 1979. 

Annual Balloon Release to remember our loved ones who died by Suicide will take place at Lough Sillan Lake, Shercock on Friday evening next, September 9^th at 7.30pm. We will remember all our friends and family, gone too soon, with some prayers and songs. Please bring your own helium balloon. No admission charge. Everyone welcome. Any queries, please contact Karen on 087 224 6983.

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club –Club contacts; U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

Pedestrian Crossing at Model National School:

Work on the new Pedestrian Crossing at the Model School got underway on Monday last.  The Works will be ongoing for 3 weeks.

These works will also see the footpath on the opposite site of Church Street – adjacent to Church of Ireland – widened. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to approach the area with caution.

Bailieborough Heritage Society: Bailieborough Library are delighted to host a photographic exhibition entitled, ‘Portraits of Bailieborough Town’ collated by the Bailieborough Heritage Society, depicting many images of days gone by in the town of Bailieborough. Celebrating Heritage Week, the exhibition is on display in the Library until September 20^th  2022 during Library opening hours and is free to view to all the public!

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to husband Martin, children Mark, Sharon, Clare, Deirdre, Annie and William, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister Aileen, nieces, nephews, brother-in-law Peter, extended family and friends on the death of Gertrude (Trudi) McGovern, (nee Damery), Carnalynch, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully at the Mater Hospital, Dublin surrounded by her loving family on Monday, August 15^th, 2022. Trudi was predeceased by her parents Sean and Maura and her son Robert.

Trudi’s Funeral Mass took place in St Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Thursday, August 18^th  and afterwards, Trudi’s remains were laid to rest in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Shercock.

Bailieborough Walking Group: Wednesday, August 24^th – Dun a Ri Forest Park, Kingscourt: (M) Walk 1.5hrs (E) Walk 1hr. Leaving Bailieborough Library at 6.50pm. Walk commences at 7.15pm at Cabra School entrance to Dun-A-Ri on the Kingscourt to Shercock Road.

Wednesday: August 31^st Castle Lake- Bailieborough. 1.5hrs (E) 1hour. Walk commences at 7.15pm at Bailieborough Business Centre, Shercock Road, Bailieborough. This is the final walk of the season.  All welcome.

Retirement: Kevin Carolan has retired as a Eucharistic Minister and Usher in St. Anne’s Church after 25 years. The congregation thank him for his service and wish him well in his retirement.

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: A massive congratulations to James and Conor Mc Elwaine, who with their dad Derek climbed Croagh Patrick three times in the one day for Bailieborough Cancer Comfort raising €8045.00 !!!!

Well done lads and thank you so much!!

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.

Library: FREE Storytime at the Library on Wednesday 24^th August from 11am-11.45am for children aged 4-7years.

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.  

Congratulations and Well Done: Congratulations to the Kilann Community Games u12 Girls team who were crowned Ulster Champions on Saturday morning last in Cootehill . The girls had a comfortable win against Donaghmoyne (Monaghan). Unfortunately, the Under 14 Girls side lost to the same side (Donaghmoyne) in the Under 14 final. What an achievement for both sides to get this far in their first year competing in the Community Games.  

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to brother Donald, sisters in law and the wider McNeill family, neighbours and friends.on the death of Herbie McNeill, Urcher, Bailieborough and formerly Cargagh, Killinkere, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully at Cavan General Hospital on Wednesday, August 17^th, 2022. Herbie was predeceased by his brothers Jack, Harry, Alfie and sister Sarah.

Herbie’s Funeral Service took place in Killinkere Parish Church on Saturday, August 20^th with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Chair Yoga: Gentle stretches, joint care and relaxation, followed by tea and a chat. Join us for some ‘TLC Time’ in the Bailieborough Business Centre, Shercock Road, (opposite the Fire Station) on Monday, 29^th from 10.30am to 12 noon. 

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.: Bailieboro Celtic Player Registration night for all current and new players will take place this Wednesday evening, August 24^th from 6.30pm to 7.45pm at the Vale Grounds.

Girls wanted to join our new Under 14 team (born 2009/2010). Pre-season training takes place on Monday evenings from 6.15pm to 7.15pm at the Vale Grounds.

Bailieborough Leisure Centre: Swim School Opening: We will be opening our Swim School for new bookings on Thursday, August 25^th 2022, from 6.30pm. Lessons will then commence on the week beginning September 5^th . There is a very limited availability in all of our classes, bookings will be on a first come, first served basis. Our phone lines can be extremely busy, so if you can, please call into the Centre to secure your place. Our Tadpole lessons are from 3+. Our lessons are run in 8 week blocks. We run our swim school 7 days a week, which includes evenings and Saturday and Sunday mornings (excluding bank holidays).

Blessing of the Graves: The Blessing of the Graves will take place in St. Annes Cemetery, Bailieborough on Sunday, September 4^th at 12 noon. As the Cemetery is vast, it is impossible for one Priest to Bless every single grave. Therefore, each family is asked to bring Holy Water to bless your individual plot.

Lakelands Taekwondo Training: Returns to St. Anne’s Community Centre, Chapel Road on Monday, September 5^th, 2022. Children 5 ti 11 yers from 7.00pm to 8.00pm and children 12 to 16 years from 8.00pm to 9.00pm.

Adults Training: Returns on Friday, September 9^th frrom 8.00pm to 9.00pm in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. For further information on all these sessions, please contact 085 127 1979. 

Sillan Vintage Club—Family Fun Day: Sillan Vintage Club’s Family Fun Day, will take place on Sunday next, August 28^th from 12pm to 5.00pm, in Killann football field. Lots for everyone, including Vintage Car and Tractor Display, Dog Show, Kids Tractor Run, music by Seamus Moore from 2.00pm. All welcome, children free.

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club –Club contacts; U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

Hot Spell ends with spectacular Lightning show: The recent spell of hot weather ended on Sunday night last, with the onset of thunderstorms with patchy spells of rain. From about 10.00pm to 1.00am on Sunday night, people were treated to a spectacular show of lightning. Never has this correspondent witnessed such a show, as the sky lit up continously with flashes and it was unusual to see so much fork lightning. Children and adults alike, were facinated by the event and although everbody knows the dangers of lightning, it didnt take away the sense of awe that we were witnessing. A ‘once in a lifetime’ event that we will be able to tell our children and grandchildren about.

A few power outages were recorded and thankfully, there was no major damage to the town and it’s environs.

Bailieborough Heritage Society: Bailieborough Library are delighted to host a photographic exhibition entitled, ‘Portraits of Bailieborough Town’ collated by the Bailieborough Heritage Society, depicting many images of days gone by in the town of Bailieborough. Celebrating Heritage Week, the exhibition is on display in the Library until September 20^th  2022 during Library opening hours and is free to view to all the public!

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to Seamus, Pauric, Bernadette, Maura (Argue), Carmel (Sheehan), Oliver and Brendan on the death of their mother,

Kate Reilly (nee Shannon), Tierworker, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who slipped away peacefully on Sunday, 7^th  August 2022, at Cavan General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Kate was predeceased by her husband Brendan.  

Kate will be forever missed by her family, her daughters in law Trish, Patricia, Edel and Bernie, sons in law Kevin and Mick, her much-loved grandchildren, her American great-grandchildren, brother Johnny (Roscommon), sisters in law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, many friends, unbelievable great neighbours and especially the ‘Thursday Night Women’.

Kate’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Patrick’s Church, Tierworker on Wednesday, August 10^th  with burial afterwards in Moybologue Cemetery.

Bailieborough Walking Group: Wednesday, August 17^th – Taghart  -Bailieborough/Kingscourt Rd. (M) Walk 1.5hrs approx. Leaving Bailieborough Library at 6.55pm.  Take Kingscourt Road out of Bailieborough. R165 After 7km Take a sharp left.  L3523. Meeting at O’Reilly’s Quarry.

Wednesday, August 24^th – Dun a Ri Forest Park, Kingscourt:

(M) Walk 1.5hrs (E) Walk 1hr. Leaving Bailieborough Library at 6.50pm. Walk commences at 7.15pm at Cabra School entrance to Dun-A-Ri on the Kingscourt to Shercock Road.  All welcome.

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

Library: FREE Storytime at the Library on Wednesday 17^th and 24^th August from 11am-11.45am for children aged 4-7years.

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.  

Biodiversity Talk: On Saturday next, August 20^th at 11.00am, Heather Bothwell will give a talk about what Biodiversity is and will give examples of it in Bailieborough at the Church of Ireland, Parish Hall (A82 YY60). All welcome.

.Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.:Players Wanted: Players wanted to join our Bailieboro Celtic AFC Girls Under 14 (2009), Under 13 (2010) and Under 12 (2011/2010) teams  for the upcoming Autumn/Winter season. Whether you dream of following in the footsteps of local International and Liverpool player, Leanne Kiernan or simply want to get involved with a great team sport, with like minded girls, then this is the opportuinity for you! Training takes place every Monday evening from 6.15pm to 7.15pm at the Vale Soccer Grounds. For further information, please message the club’s Facebook page and they will be back in contact asap.

Great turn out at our Academy Soccer training for Girls and Boys on Wednesday nights. We train every Wednesday evening from 6.30pm to 7.30pm at the Vale Soccer grounds. Have fun, make new friends and learn some new skills.

Chair Yoga: Gentle stretches, joint care and relaxation, followed by tea and a chat. Join us for some ‘TLC Time’ in the Bailieborough Business Centre, Shercock Road, (opposite the Fire Station) on Monday, 22^nd and 29^th from 10.30am to 12 noon. 

‘The Natural Heritage of Moybologue – A species a day for Heritage Week 2022’

Each day during Heritage Week 2022, Moybologue Historical Society will profile a species of wildlife that has been recorded living in, or transiting through, Moybologue old graveyard in Co. Cavan through our social media pages on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. In doing so we hope to showcase the biodiverse habitat that exists in the midst of our local natural landscape, that is worthy of preservation and protection, now and into the future.

Bailieborough Leisure Centre: Swim School Opening: We will be opening our Swim School for new bookings on Thursday, August 25^th 2022, from 6.30pm. Lessons will then commence on the week beginning September 5^th . There is a very limited availability in all of our classes, bookings will be on a first come, first served basis. Our phone lines can be extremely busy, so if you can, please call into the Centre to secure your place. Our Tadpole lessons are from 3+. Our lessons are run in 8 week blocks. We run our swim school 7 days a week, which includes evenings and Saturday and Sunday mornings (excluding bank holidays).

‘A Guided Walk through Moybologue Old Graveyard’

On Saturday next, 20^th August 2022 from 2pm to 3pm, join us for a relaxed walk and talk through Moybologue old graveyard as we explore the origins of this historic and tranquil place in our local community. From the arrival of the earliest peoples to the area after whom the place takes its name, through less peaceful times, to the array of modern-day wildlife and biodiversity that both inhabit and pass through the site on a daily and nightly basis, Moybologue old graveyard never fails to reveal something new to the visitor, something previously unknown, and has deservedly held a special place in the hearts and memory of our local community for generations. All welcome.

Blessing of the Graves in Moybologue: The Blessing of the Graves in Moybologue will take place on Sunday next, August 21^st after the 10.00am Mass in Tierworker.

The Blessing of the Graves in Killann Old Cemetery will take place on Saturday next, August 20^th at 7.30pm. Mass afterwards in St. Annes Church, Killann at 8.30pm.

The Blessing of the Graves will take place in St. Annes Cemetery, Bailieborough on Sunday, September 4^th at 12 noon. As the Cemetery is vast, it is impossible for one Priest to Bless every single grave. Therefore, each family is asked to bring Holy Water to bless your individual plot.

Relaghbeg Fundraising Committee : Community Fun Day on Sunday, August 21^st at 2.00pm: A Little get together for all in our community with fun and games for kids to include Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Outdoor games, Music and Refreshments. Come and have a chat and a cuppa with your neighbours get to know all the people in your community. Over the last 2 years with covid we have not held a proper event, so it’s time to get back in touch. Free Event, everybody is welcome. Event being held no matter the weather in the field beside Smyth’s Bar, Relaghbeg, Relaghbeg, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan A82 RX24.  

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club -Club contacts; U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.U1

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

Pedestrian Crossing at the Model National School:

Works to get underway in early August. The Works will be ongoing for 3 weeks.

These works will also see the footpath on the opposite side of Church Street – adjacent to Church of Ireland – widened. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to exercise extreme caution while these works are in progress.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Rose, sons Matthew and Declan, daughter Rosaleen, daughters-in-law Orla and Lorraine, sister Anne, brother Peter, grandchildren Lauren, Chloe, Rian, Michael and Aidan, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends on the death of Mattie Cahill, Copponagh, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully at Cavan General Hospital surrounded by his loving family, following an illness bravely borne on Wednesday, July 27^th, 2022. Mattie was predeceased by his parents Michael and Anna and brothers Patrick and Michael.

Mattie’s Funeral Mass took place in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kingscourt on Monday, August 1^st  and afterwards, Mattie’s remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.   

Pianist Needed: The St. Annes Folk Choir are seeking a pianist/keyboard player. The Choir has been in existence for thirty years and has added grestly to so many Parish celebrations. The Choir are also interested in inviting guitar players or other instrumentalists to join them. For more information, please contact the Parish Office.  

Bailieborough Walking Group: Wednesday, August 3^rd – Senator Billy Fox Park/Derrygooney: (M)Walk 1.5hrs. Leaving Bailieborough Library at 6.45pm.  From Shercock travel towards Cootehill, at 3.8km turn right for Ballybay, after 1 km turn left( L80001) and continue, take next left and Billy Fox Park will be on left.

Wednesday, August 10th- Lough an Leagh.

(M) Walk 1.5hrs ( approx.) Leaving Bailieborough Library at 7.pm. Walk commences at the picnic area on Lough an Leagh at 7.15pm.

All welcome.

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: A big “Thank You ” to Breffni Vintage Club who raised €2310 from a Tractor Run in memory of Cecil and Rose Millar, Kells Road.

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.

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.:Players Wanted: Players wanted to join our Bailieboro Celtic AFC Girls Under 14 (2009), Under 13 (2010) and Under 12 (2011/2010) teams  for the upcoming Autumn/Winter season. Whether you dream of following in the footsteps of local International and Liverpool player, Leanne Kiernan or simply want to get involved with a great team sport, with like minded girls, then this is the opportuinity for you! Training takes place every Monday evening from 6.15pm to 7.15pm at the Vale Soccer Grounds. For further information, please message the club’s Facebook page and they will be back in contact asap.

Great turn out at our Academy Soccer training for Girls and Boys on Wednesday nights. We train every Wednesday evening from 6.30pm to 7.30pm at the Vale Soccer grounds. Have fun, make new friends and learn some new skills

Heritage Week 2022 Event – A Guided Walk through Moybologue Old Graveyard : Join us for a relaxed walk and talk through Moybologue old graveyard as we explore the origins of this historic and tranquil place in our local community. From the arrival of the earliest peoples to the area after whom the place takes it’s name, through less peaceful times, to the array of modern-day wildlife and biodiversity that both inhabit and pass through the site on a daily and nightly basis, Moybologue old graveyard never fails to reveal something new to the visitor, something previously unknown, and has deservedly held a special place in the hearts and memory of our local community for generations. This event will take place on Saturday, 20^th  August 2022 from 14:00-15:00.  All welcome.

Blessing of the Graves in Moybologue: The Blessing of the Graves in Moybologue will take place on Sunday, August 21^st after the 10.00am Mass in Tierworker.

The Blessing of the Graves in Killann Old Cemetery will take place on Saturday, August 20^th at 7.30pm. Mass afterwards in St. Annes Church, Killann at 8.30pm.

The Blessing of the Graves will take place in St. Annes Cemetery, Bailieborough on Sunday, September 4^th at 12 noon.

Cavan Sports Partnership : Open water swimming for women. Info and booking links on our website:   http://www.cavansportspartnership.ie/Default.aspx… 3 week programme (2 evening sessions per week) coming to 4 locations this August led by experienced Cavan water safety instructors. One of these locations will be at the Bailieborough Town Lake, with classes commencing on Tuesday, August 9^th at 7.00pm. Booking for these classes is essential. Beginners: Intro to open water, improve confidence and technique. Advanced: Improve technique, confidence and distance in open water.  

Relaghbeg Fundraising Committee :

Community Fun Day on Sunday, August 21^st at 2.00pm: A Little get together for all in our community with fun and games for kids to include Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Outdoor games, Music and Refreshments. Come and have a chat and a cuppa with your neighbours get to know all the people in your community. Over the last 2 years with covid we have not held a proper event, so it’s time to get back in touch. Free Event, everybody is welcome. Event being held no matter the weather in the field beside Smyth’s Bar, Relaghbeg, Relaghbeg, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan A82 RX24.  

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club -Club contacts; U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

Bailieborough Midsummer Festival is back. With only a few days left until the Festival day on Sunday, July 24^th , the programme of events is taking shape. Hopefully the glorious weather of last weekend will continue for the Festival Day and everyone will come along and enjoy the day.

 Car Treasure Hunt for the Pat Argue Perpetual Trophy.

Saturday 23^rd  of July. Starts at 2:30pm and runs until 4:30pm.

Walking Treasure Hunt.

Saturday July 23^rd  of July. Starts at 2pm and runs until 4:30pm

Registration is in the Bailie Hotel.

Family Fun Day on Sunday, July 24^th from 12-6pm. Duathlon, Dog Show, Kids Creation Station, Art Exhibition, Ducking Chair, Food and Craft stalls and lots of free amusements and entertainment.

Music by Paul Leavy followed by Big Generator.

Admission €10 per person – Children under 16 are free!

Duathlon in Bailieborough at St.Anne’s GAA pitch as part of the Festival. 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.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife and best friend Angela, children Sinéad, Barry, Sharon and Nicola and their partners Benny, Mark and Cathal, and adored grandchildren Shay and Danny, brothers and sisters Maureen, Una, Patrick, Noeleen, Charlie, Rita, Helen, Betty, Mary Lou, Paul and Gary, brothers and sisters in-law, aunt Sr. Rita, nephews, nieces, cousins, neighbours and large circle of friends on the death of Stephen Clarke, Derryham, Bailieborough, Co.Cavan, who passed away peacefully, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, July 11^th 2022. Stephen was predeceased by his parents Thomas and Agnes, his brother Philip and nephew Tommie Michael.

Stephen’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Mary’s Church, Clanaphilip, on Thursday, July 14^th with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. 

Pianist Needed: The St. Annes Folk Choir are seeking a pianist/keyboard player. The Choir has been in existence for thirty years and has added grestly to so many Parish celebrations. The Choir are also interested in inviting guitar players or other instrumentalists to join them. For more information, please contact the Parish Office.  

Bailieborough Walking Group:  Wednesday, July 20^th – Mullaghameen Forest, Oldcastle: (A) Walk 1.5hrs approx. Leaving Bailieborough Library at 6.30pm. Meet at Millbrook, Oldcastle at 7.05pm. Walk commences at Mullaghmeen Forest at 7.15pm.

Wednesday, July 27^th – Killann/Shercock:

(M) Walk 1.5hrs approx. Meet at St. Annes Church, Killann. Take a left approx. 7km from Bailieborough heading towards Shercock. Leaving Bailieborough
Library at 6.55pm. Walk commences at 7.15pm

All welcome.

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

Bailieborough Tidy Towns: Hanging baskets are up 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 would be of tremendous help.  Please contact Bernie Flynn.

Congratulations and Well Done: Congratulations and well done to the Killann Community Games Under 12 and Under 14 girls sides and management on winning the County Final last week in Ballyjamesduff. 

Library: Claymodelling Workshops for 8-12 yr olds with artist Marie Smith at Bailieborough Library ( Wednesday, 27^th July 10.45am and 12.00pm ). Booking out fast, so ring today to secure your child’s place.  Bailieborough 042 9665779. FREE of charge!

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.

Regretted Death:  Deepest Sympathy is extended to Caroline Cullen and family, Woodview on the death of Caroline’s mother, Mrs. Rosaleen Lee, Degnavanty, Kill, Cootehill, who passed away on Monday, July 11^th. Rosaleen’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Brigid’s Church, Kill, on Thursday morning last, July 14^th, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

.Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.: Great turn out at our Academy Soccer training for Girls and Boys on last Wednesday night. We train every Wednesday evening from 6.30pm to 7.30pm at the Vale Soccer grounds. Have fun, make new friends and learn some new skills

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 15^th -19^th . Online portal is open for bookings. https://bookings.summersoccerschools.ie/s/

Blessing of the Graves in Moybologue: The Blessing of the Graves in Moybologue will take place on Sunday, August 21^st after the 10.00am Mass in Tierworker.

Breifne Historical Society – Cumann Seanchais Bhreifne: Breifne Historical Society Summer Tour of East Cavan in conjunction with Bailieborough Heritage Society.

On Saturday next, 23^rd July, starting at 11 am, in Bailieborough Development Association, Bailieborough Business Centre, Shercock Rd., A82 HH58, with a cup of coffee/tea followed by a tour and talk on the Old Church of Ireland Graveyard by Margaret Mortimer. Talk and tour of Bailieborough town by Carmel O’Callaghan.

Lunch followed by talk and tour of Moybologue Graveyard by Brian Callaghan. Suitable Rain gear and footwear are necessary.

Booking Essential.

Cost: €15 fee to cover transport and lunch.

Car Treasure Hunt: A Car Treasure Hunt in aid of the Alzheimers Society of Ireland will take place on Saturday, July 30^th, commencing at St. Mary’s Hall, Tierworker. Enrty fee is €20 per car and the event runs from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. All welcome. 

Cavan Sports Partnership : Open water swimming for women. Info and booking links on our website:   http://www.cavansportspartnership.ie/Default.aspx… 3 week programme (2 evening sessions per week) coming to 4 locations this August led by experienced Cavan water safety instructors. One of these locations will be at the Bailieborough Town Lake, with classes commencing on Tuesday, August 9^th at 7.00pm. Booking for these classes is essential. Beginners: Intro to open water, improve confidence and technique. Advanced: Improve technique, confidence and distance in open water.   Covid Vaccinations: Callans Pharmacy, Kingscourt are giving booster vaccines to anyone over 65, anyone who has a serious underlying illness and anyone who has not yet received their booster vaccine. They can call us for an appointment 042 9667328. East Cavan Gaels GAA Club –Club contacts; U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.