Bailieborough News. August 12th 2024. Matthew J. Cullen.

Knock Pilgrimage: A big ‘Thank You’ to all those from the Parish, who attended the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock. Congratulations to our combined choirs, who sung so beautifully and helped lift our hearts and minds to God. Pilgrims from around the country and abroad were lavish in their praise and as parishioners, we felt very proud to have such talented and committed choirs in our Parish. Thanks to the Pastoral Council for organising our readers and offertory procession and again, everyone acquitted themselves with distinction. Sincere thanks to our Parish Secretary for organising the buses and taking responsibility for ensuring transport ran smoothly on the day. Everyone can agree, that it was a lovely experience in Knock and all received a much appreciated spiritual boost as we move towards Autumn.

Bailieborough Rhythmic Dance Twirlers:

Rhythmic Dance Twirlers are currently looking for New members to join us.

Classes are held every Tuesday in the Bailieborough Courthouse from 5-7pm

and also every Friday, from 5-7pm in the Kingscourt Community Centre.

Boys and girls from age 4 are welcome.

Blessing of the Graves in Moybologue: The Blessing of the Graves in Moybologue takes place after the 10am Mass in Tierworker on Sunday next, August 18th.

Regretted Death: The death has occured of Rita Carolan, Lisnalea, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away on Monday, 5th  August 2024, peacefully at Fairlawns Nursing Home, Bailieborough, surrounded by her loving family. Rita was predeceased by her husband James and son Jimmy.

Deepest Sympathy is extended to Rita’s daughters, Deirdre (Noel), Imelda, Mairead (Declan), Roisín (Bernard), grandchildren Aoife, Andrew, Cian, Mark, Lauren, Jamie, Daniel and Jack, great grandchildren Eadha and Caelan, sister Bridie, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Rita’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Thursday, August 8th and afterwards, Rita’s remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery.

Bailieborough Heritage Society: Heritage Week –

Bailieborough Heritage presents: Famine Echoes of Bailieborough.

Saturday 24th August, from 3pm–4 pm.

A Promenade Theatre Event Starting at Town Lake Carpark, Bailieborough.

Refreshments afterwards.

Supported by Cavan Arts and Cavan Heritage offices. 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.

Relaghbeg Fundraising Committee: ‘Family Fun Day’ at Smyths Bar, Relaghbeg on Sunday, August 25th  from 2pm until 5pm. Fittest Family challenge, Bouncy Castle, Outdoor games, Face Painting, Food and music by D.J Deano. Free entry and the event takes place in the field beside, Smyths Bar Relaghbeg. All welcome.

Volunteers Wanted: Are you available on Saturday, 24th  August? Bailieborough Heritage are performing a Promenade Theatre Event for Heritage Week. We would welcome adult volunteers to help us with this event, narrators, actors, musicians, marshals etc, Please ring 0872244159. Supported by Cavan Arts Office and Cavan Heritage Office.

Blessing of the Graves: The Blessing of the Graves will take place on the following dates: Killann Old Cemetery, Saturday next, August 17th at 7.00pm, St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Shercock, Sunday next, August 18th immediately after 11.30am Mass and St. Annes Cemetery, Bailieborough on Sunday, September 1st at 12 noon.

Bailieborough Walking Group:  

Wednesday, August 14th : Carnalynch, Bailieborough. Moderate Walk. 1.5 hours. Meeting at St. Annes Church carpark on the Virginia Road, Bailieborough. Walk commences at 7.15pm.

Wednesday, August 21st: Deerpark Forest, Virginia. Easy walk, 1—1.5hours. Leaving Tesco carpark at 6.50pm. Walk commencing at Virginia Rugby Club entrance to Deerpark Forest at 7.15pm.  All welcome.

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C. Soccer Academy for Girls: Training sessions will continue throughout the Summer, on Friday evenings from 5.45 to 6.45pm. All girls welcome.

Vincent’s Shop, Bailieborough: Customer Appreciation Day, will be held in the shop on Friday, August 16th at 11.00am. Bargains galore and raffle. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome.

Bailieborough Library: All new Lego table at Bailieborough Library, just ask behind the desk for some bricks!

Summer Stars Storytime every Wednesday this  August from 2:30-3pm, all ages welcome!

Craft Group meets every Friday at 10.30am and new members are always welcome.

Line Dancing: Line Dancing will resume on Tuesday, August 27th at 8.15pm in the Couthouse, Lr. Main St. New members are always welcome. 

Loughanleagh and Muff Heritage Trust: Thanks to all the walkers, runners and volunteers who participated in this year’s ‘Moonwalk’ on Loughanleagh, raising € 1,720 for local Cancer charities.

All Stars Programme: This year’s Cavan GAA All Stars program starts in Bailieborough on Friday next week, August 23rd at 5pm.

Please register if interested and share with others who may be also interested in the All Stars program.

Fun activities for children with additional needs.

If you would like volunteer to help or have someone that would like to participate please contact Mark Gilsenan on 087 4158919 for details.

Careers: Thinking of changing career, need advice on careers, educational needs, CV help, interview skills – CMETB (Cavan Monaghan Education and Training Board) will facilitate a FREE drop in service at the Library on the last Wednesday of each month from 2.15pm-4.30pm. .No appointment is necessary.

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

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

Walk, Jog or Run: Now that the evenings are longer again, there will be running and walking for all levels,  beginners and advanced. Fun and free, social gathering in the Chapel car park,  Lake Shore,  Bailieborough at 8pm. All old and new people welcome.  Stretch before and afterwards, every Monday and Wednesday evening.  

East Cavan Gaels:

Club contacts;

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

U14/16/18/; Kathryn O’Flynn 087 244 1371.

Senior; Adam Baldwin 087 962 2206.

Bailieborough News. August 5th 2024. Matthew J. Cullen.

Knock Pilgrimage: The Diocesan Pilgrimage led by our Parish takes place on Friday, August 9th—Feast of St. Felim. This year, our Parish has the honour of leading the Pilgrimage by providing the Music, the Ministers of the Word, readers for the prayers of the faithful, and participation in the offertory procession. This is a great opportunity to come as a family, to Our Lady’s Shrine at Knock. The programme for the day is as follows: Stations of the Cross and Rosary, 2.00pm, Mass Time, 3.00pm in the Basilica with Anointing of the Sick, Adoration, 9.00am—6.30pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Confessions, available in the Reconciliation Chapel throughout the day.

Guided meditation sessions on offer throughout the day, counselling services also available. Take time to linger and reflect in the beautiful grounds and gardens, visit the Shrine Coffee shop, bookshop and museum. Looking for to seeing you there!

To book a seat on the bus, which will depart from St. Annes Church carpark (Virginia Road side) at 8.00am on Friday 9th, please submit a €10 deposit to the Parish Office—which will be open from 10am—4.00pm on Wednesday and Thursday.

Bailieborough Creative Hub: EXHIBITION EXTENDED BY A WEEK!!

A last chance to see the fabulous Summer Showcase in Bailieborough Library with stunning art by artists from around Ireland. EXHIBITION CLOSES at1pm on Saturday next, 10th August. 

ALSO! On the 10th August from 11am to 1pm, we will have information on two exciting Community Arts projects. Morag Donald Crafting Your Soul and Bee Barbara M Smith will be in the Library to share information on their stunning project ‘Bringing Brigid’s Cloak to Life’ celebrating St Brigid plus Hub members Sally-Ann Duffy and Caroline Clarke will be on hand to chat about how you can get involved in ‘The Courageous Men of Cavan’ a creative project that is acknowledging Cavan men that fought and died during WW1.

Both projects will be exhibited in the Cavan County Museum in 2025.

Both projects are family friendly so come and find out how you can get involved.

Think it! Create it! Share it!

Bailieborough Rhythmic Dance Twirlers:

RDT are currently looking for New members to join us.

Classes are held every Tuesday in the Bailieborough Courthouse from 5-7pm

and also every Friday, from 5-7pm in the Kingscourt Community Centre.

Boys and girls from age 4 are welcome.

Blessing of the Graves in Moybologue: The Blessing of the Graves in Moybologue takes place after the 10am Mass in Tierworker on Sunday, August 18th.

Bailieborough Heritage Society: Bailieborough Heritage are looking for information about unmarked graves in the Old Bailieborough Church of Ireland Graveyard. Please contact us at BailieboroughHeritageSociety@gmail.com

Parish Green Group: The Parish Green Group have a meeting in the Parochial House, Bailieborough on this Wednesday evening, August 7th at 7.30pm. New members are 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.

Volunteers Wanted: Are you available on Saturday, 24th  August? Bailieborough Heritage are performing a Promenade Theatre Event for Heritage Week. We would welcome adult volunteers to help us with this event, narrators, actors, musicians, marshals etc, Please ring 0872244159. Supported by Cavan Arts Office and Cavan Heritage Office.

Blessing of the Graves: The Blessing of the Graves will take place on the following dates: Killann Old Cemetery, Saturday, August 17th at 7.00pm, St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Shercock, Sunday, August 18th immediately after 11.30am Mass and St. Annes Cemetery, Bailieborough on Sunday, September 1st at 12 noon.

Bailieborough Walking Group:  

Wednesday, August 7th: Dun A Ri, Forest Park, Kingscourt: Moderate Walk, 1.5hours, Easy Walk, 1hour. Lraving Tesco carpark at 6.50pm. Walk commences at 7.15pm at the Cabra School entrance to Dun-A- Ri on the Kingscourt to Shercock Road.

Wednesday, August 14th : Carnalynch, Bailieborough. Moderate Walk. 1.5 hours. Meeting at St. Annes Church carpark on the Virginia Road, Bailieborough. Walk commences at 7.15pm. All welcome.

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C. Soccer Academy for Girls: Training sessions will continue throughout the Summer, on Friday evenings from 5.45 to 6.45pm. All girls welcome.

Congratulations and Well Done: Huge Congratulations to the local East Cavan Gaels Hurling team on winning the Cavan Senior Hurling Championship on Sunday last. They defeated Cootehill Celtic on a scoreline of 0-15 to 1-9.  Well done to all the players, management and supporters on such a terrific achievement.

Bailieborough Library: All new Lego table at Bailieborough Library, just ask behind the desk for some bricks!

Summer Stars Storytime every Wednesday this  August from 2:30-3pm, all ages welcome!

Craft Group meets every Friday at 10.30am and new members are always welcome.

Line Dancing: Has finished in the Courthouse and will resume on Tuesday, August 27th at 8.15pm.

Careers: Thinking of changing career, need advice on careers, educational needs, CV help, interview skills – CMETB (Cavan Monaghan Education and Training Board) will facilitate a FREE drop in service at the Library on the last Wednesday of each month from 2.15pm-4.30pm. .No appointment is necessary.

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

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

Walk, Jog or Run: Now that the evenings are longer again, there will be running and walking for all levels,  beginners and advanced. Fun and free, social gathering in the Chapel car park,  Lake Shore,  Bailieborough at 8pm. All old and new people welcome.  Stretch before and afterwards, every Monday and Wednesday evening.  

East Cavan Gaels: East Cavan Gaels Hurling Club News 5th  August 2024:

Senior; Cavan SHC Final, East Cavan Gaels 0-15, Cootehill Celtic 1-09.

Huge congratulations to our Seniors who delivered an historic first Championship to the club with a hard fought and earned victory over Cootehill on Sunday last. Joyous scenes as lads who’ve been in the trenches for many years got their just rewards for their efforts. A great achievement also for manager Adam Baldwin who has worked with this squad when in its infancy six years ago. Full match report and background to this historic win in the app and socials over the days ahead but what a great shot in the arm for local hurling. Well done to all.

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

The U12s had a good game away to Inniskeen on Friday last and their penultimate game will be against Castleblayney in a fortnight. Bar the lads with the county squad all our groups will now take a well earned rest for the month of August and will come back refreshed for both indoor and outdoor hurling from early September.

Club contacts;

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

U14/16/18/; Kathryn O’Flynn 087 244 1371.

Senior; Adam Baldwin 087 962 2206.

Bailieborough News. July 29th 2024. Matthew J. Cullen.

Bailieborough Rhythmic Dance Twirlers: Congratulations to the Rhythmic Dance Twirlers, who recently competed in the European Cup in Croatia, as part of Team Ireland. This is the clubs 7th  year of competing internationally and so far have produced 14 international athletes.

Emma Clarke, Saoirse Eames, Nealla McDaid and coach Kelly Clarke all attended this years European Cup.

Emma Clarke is the third in her family line, to make it to a European cup and this was her 3rd  international competion representing Ireland at the tender age of 14.

Most recently Emma and coach Kelly visited the Virginia media studios and took part along with their Irish counterparts in an Ireland AM appearance.

On Friday last RDT were also invited to take part in the Ireland V Croatia basketball final in Virginia.

Our wonderful athletes cheered on both teams and some of our girls (Emma, Saoirse, Eilish, Zoe, Lexie and Katrice) wowed the crowd with a baton twirling display of one and two baton routines.

RDT are currently looking for New members to join us.

Classes are held every Tuesday in the Bailieborough Courthouse from 5-7pm

and also every Friday, from 5-7pm in the Kingscourt Community Centre.

Boys and girls from age 4 are welcome.

Bailieborough Heritage Society: Bailieborough Heritage are looking for information about unmarked graves in the Old Bailieborough Church of Ireland Graveyard. Please contact us at BailieboroughHeritageSociety@gmail.com

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.

Blessing of the Graves: The Blessing of the Graves will take place on the following dates: Killann Old Cemetery, Saturday, August 17th at 7.00pm, St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Shercock, Sunday, August 18th immediately after 11.30am Mass and St. Annes Cemetery, Bailieborough on Sunday, September 1st at 12 noon.

Bailieborough Walking Group:  

Wednesday, July 31st : Lough Curragh Lake. Moderate Walk. Approx. 1.5hours. Leaving Tesco carpark at 6.45pm. Walk commences at 7.15pm at Lough Curragh Lake. 12Km from Bailieborough on the Cavan Road. Carpark on the left, just after the Lake.

Wednesday, August 7th: Dun A Ri, Forest Park, Kingscourt: Moderate Walk, 1.5hours, Easy Walk, 1hour. Lraving Tesco carpark at 6.50pm. Walk commences at 7.15pm at the Cabra School entrance to Dun-A- Ri on the Kingscourt to Shercock Road. All welcome.

Knock Pilgrimage: The Diocesan Pilgrimage led by our Parish takes place on Friday, August 9th—Feast of St. Felim. To book a seat on the bus, which will depart from St. Annes Church, Bailieborough, please submit a €10 deposit to the Parish Office. Further details of time of departure, will be announced later.

Congratulations and Well Done: Congratulations and Well Done to Bailieborough Community School students, Blánaid Smith, Hannah and Holly McPhillips, Ella Sheridan and Katie Mai Reilly, who were members of the Cavan LGFA Minor panel that defeated Kerry in the All Ireland Minor A Final, held in Tullamore on Saturday last.

Bailieborough Library ‘Summer Showcase 2024: Bailieborough Creative Hub, Art Exhibition is currently on view, in the Library until August 3rd. We have stunning art from 25 artists from across Ireland. We truly love bringing art into our community and thoroughly enjoy meeting all the artists and sharing their work. It gets tougher every year to choose what is exhibited as the standard is so high and we have limited space to exhibit. We hope to see you!

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C. Soccer Academy for Girls: Training sessions will continue throughout the Summer, on Friday evenings from 5.45 to 6.45pm. All girls welcome.

Bailieborough Library: All new Lego table at Bailieborough Library, just ask behind the desk for some bricks!

Summer Stars Storytime every Wednesday this July and August from 2:30-3pm, all ages welcome!

Craft Group meets every Friday at 10.30am and new members are always welcome.

Line Dancing: Has finished in the Courthouse and will resume on Tuesday, August 27th at 8.15pm.

Careers: Thinking of changing career, need advice on careers, educational needs, CV help, interview skills – CMETB (Cavan Monaghan Education and Training Board) will facilitate a FREE drop in service at the Library on the last Wednesday of each month from 2.15pm-4.30pm. .No appointment is necessary.

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

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

Walk, Jog or Run: Now that the evenings are longer again, there will be running and walking for all levels,  beginners and advanced. Fun and free, social gathering in the Chapel car park,  Lake Shore,  Bailieborough at 8pm. All old and new people welcome.  Stretch before and afterwards, every Monday and Wednesday evening.  

East Cavan Gaels: East Cavan Gaels Hurling Club News 29th July 2024

Senior; Cavan SHC Final

All roads lead to Kingspan Breffni on Bank Holiday Sunday next week as the lads look to make amends for last years defeat in the final. Cootehill now looking down the barrel of four in a row so our lads, again, will have it all to do if they are to secure their maiden championship in their second final. Best wishes to manager Adam Baldwin and to the team. They have prepared well to this point and we wish them all the very best.

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

Quiet times for all sides as we are in holiday season. Cavan GAA Academy training Wednesday 10.30-12.30pm for those U13/15s available.

Under 8 and under 10s are now on a well earned summer break. We will return with our indoor season again hopefully in early September.

The week ahead;

Monday’s; Senior training 8pm Killinkere.

Wednesday; Cavan GAA U13/15 Academy 10.30-12.30 on 3G.

Thursday; Senior training Killinkere 8.15pm.

Friday; U12s away to Inniskeen 6.30pm.

Sunday;.Cavan SHC Final, Kingspan Breffni 2pm TBC.

Club contacts;

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

U14/16/18/; Kathryn O’Flynn 087 244 1371.

Senior; Adam Baldwin 087 962 2206.

Bailieborough News. July 15th 2024. Matthew J. Cullen.

Bailieborough Town Initiative: As part of the Town Centre First /Hometown Architect initiative in Bailieborough, a community engagement session, led by Frank Cooney Architects, which will include a walkabout of the town, will take place on Thursday evening 18th July at 6pm. Anyone who would like to participate is asked to meet outside the Library in Bailieborough at 6pm. Local businesses and community members are encouraged to attend to give their input and suggestions into proposals for the development of a new linkage from Main Street to Thomas Street carpark.

‘Come and Try’: Orienteering Come and Try Event Coming to Bailieborough

Cavan Sports Partnership are hosting a ‘Come and Try’ Orienteering event at Castle Lake Forest, Bailieborough on Thursday 25th  of July at 6pm.

Orienteering is a fun sport suitable sport that requires you to find your way from one point to another using only a map and your brains. Participants will be given a map with the locations of the checkpoints circled and must find these in the correct sequence. The aim is to complete the course as quickly as possible.

This is an event suitable for all, children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

The event is free but places are limited and pre-registration is required.

To book a place please click link below

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/939293140067?aff=oddtdtcreator

Lough An Leagh: Annual Moonwalk: The Annual, Lough An Leagh ‘Moonwalk’ will take place on Saturday, July 20th at 7.00pm. Departing from the Mass Rock picnic area. €10 entry, with all proceeds donated to local Cancer charities. Refreshments served afterwards. All are 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.

Blessing of the Graves: The Blessing of the Graves will take place on the following dates: Killann Old Cemetery, Saturday, August 17th at 7.00pm, St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Shercock, Sunday, August 18th immediately after 11.30am Mass and St. Annes Cemetery, Bailieborough on Sunday, September 1st at 12 noon.

Bailieborough Craft Club: Outing to Mullingar from Bailieborough, dinner on the way home in Killian’s Lodge Hotel in Mullagh on Thursday, July 18th cost €50. For further details, please phone Bridget on 087 960 5565.

Regretted Death: The death has occurred of John McBride, Creeslough, Relaghbeg, Bailieborough, Cavan / Tierworker, Meath.

John McBride, Creeslough, Relaghbeg, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan and formerly of Cricklewood, London, UK, passed away on Wednesday, 10th  July 2024, peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. John was predeceased by his parents Paddy and Tessie.

Sadly missed by his heartbroken family, his wife Cathy, sons Seán and Lochlann, sisters Mary, Pauline and Lisa, mother and father in law Muriel and Michael Hoban, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends Mickey, Eamon and families, extended family and friends.

John’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Patrick’s Church, Tierworker on Saturday, July 13th and afterwards John’s remains were laid to rest in Moybologue Cemetery.

Bailieborough Walking Group:  

Wednesday, July 17th : Killann/Shercock. Moderate Walk, Approx. 1.5hours. Leaving Tesco carpark at 6.50pm. Meeting at St. Annes Church, Killann. Walk commencing at 7.15pm.

Wednesday, July 24th : Lough an Leagh, Moderate walk, Approx. 1.5hours. Walk commencing at the Picnic Area, Lough an Leagh at 7.15pm. Leaving Tesco carpark at 6.55pm. All welcome.

Knock Pilgrimage: The Diocesan Pilgrimage led by our Parish takes place on Friday, August 9th—Feast of St. Felim. To book a seat on the bus, which will depart from St. Annes Church, Bailieborough, please submit a €10 deposit to the Parish Office. Further details of time of departure, will be announced later.

Bailieborough Creative Hub: Bailieborough Creative Hub presents their annual Summer Showcase 2024, with the opening taking place on Saturday, July 20th at 2.30pm in Bailieborough Library and will run until Saturday, August 3rd.

Every welcome!!!

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C. Soccer Academy for Girls: Training sessions will continue throughout the Summer, on Friday evenings from 5.45 to 6.45pm. All girls welcome.

Regretted Death: Mary Murray (née Lynch), Gortletteragh, Co Leitrim and formerly of Bracklin, Baileborough, Co. Cavan, passed away on Wednesday, July 10th  2024, peacefully, in the loving care of the nurses and palliative care staff of Arus Carolan Nursing Home, Mohill, Co. Leitrim.

Mary was predeceased by her parents Jimmy and Margaret and brothers, Michael and Charlie. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Gus, sister Margaret (Newry), brothers John (Navan) and Pat (Colchester) sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews, relatives and friends.

Mary’s Funeral Mass took place in St Mary’s Church, Gortletteragh on Saturday 13th  July and afterwards, Mary’s remains were laid to rest in Farnaught Cemetery.   

Bailieborough Library: All new Lego table at Bailieborough Library, just ask behind the desk for some bricks!

Summer Stars Storytime every Wednesday this July and August from 2:30-3pm, all ages welcome!

Craft Group meets every Friday at 10.30am and new members are always welcome.

Line Dancing: Has finished in the Courthouse and will resume on Tuesday, August 27th at 8.15pm.

Congratulations and Well Done: Congratulations and Well Done to local Camogie players, Caoimhe Smith, Rebecca Clarke, Eavan O’Sullivan, Ellie Halpin and Siun O’Sullivan, who were part of the Cavan Under 16 Camogie team who defeated Wicklow in the Under 16C All Ireland Camogie Championship Final held in Abbottstown, on Sunday last.

Careers: Thinking of changing career, need advice on careers, educational needs, CV help, interview skills – CMETB (Cavan Monaghan Education and Training Board) will facilitate a FREE drop in service at the Library on the last Wednesday of each month from 2.15pm-4.30pm. .No appointment is necessary.

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

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

Walk, Jog or Run: Now that the evenings are longer again, there will be running and walking for all levels,  beginners and advanced. Fun and free, social gathering in the Chapel car park,  Lake Shore,  Bailieborough at 8pm. All old and new people welcome.  Stretch before and afterwards, every Monday and Wednesday evening.  

East Cavan Gaels: Hurling Club News :Hurling Club News 15th  July 2024

Senior; Monaghan SHL Final: Inniskeen 2-23, East Cavan Gaels 4-14.

Hard luck to our Seniors as they went down to a good Inniskeen side in the final on Thursday last in a very entertaining game. No time to lick wounds as the Cavan championship begins on Monday away to Mullahoran.

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

The Under 12s head for Truagh Gaels on Tuesday next in the league as we got washed out last Tuesday.

The U16s had a good workout away to Enniskillen on Monday last. No game this week.

U14s are out next week in the Fermanagh league.

Under 8 and under 10s are now on a well earned summer break. We will return with our indoor season again hopefully in early September.

 Club contacts;

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

U14/16/18/; Kathryn O’Flynn 087 244 1371.

Senior; Adam Baldwin 087 962 2206.

Bailieborough News. July 8th 2024. Matthew J. Cullen.

Bailieborough Town Initiative: As part of the Town Centre First /Hometown Architect initiative in Bailieborough, a community engagement session, led by Frank Cooney Architects, which will include a walkabout of the town, will take place on Thursday evening 18th July at 6pm. Anyone who would like to participate is asked to meet outside the Library in Bailieborough at 6pm. Local businesses and community members are encouraged to attend to give their input and suggestions into proposals for the development of a new linkage from Main Street to Thomas Street carpark.

‘Come and Try’: Orienteering Come and Try Event Coming to Bailieborough

Cavan Sports Partnership are hosting a ‘Come and Try’ Orienteering event at Castle Lake Forest, Bailieborough on Thursday 25th  of July at 6pm.

Orienteering is a fun sport suitable sport that requires you to find your way from one point to another using only a map and your brains. Participants will be given a map with the locations of the checkpoints circled and must find these in the correct sequence. The aim is to complete the course as quickly as possible.

This is an event suitable for all, children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

The event is free but places are limited and pre-registration is required.

To book a place please click link below

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/939293140067?aff=oddtdtcreator

Bailieborough ‘Active Age’ Group:  Due to the holiday season, the next meeting of the Active Age Group, will be on Tuesday, September 3rd from 2pm to 4pm. Please support the Bailieborough Active Age Group in the Tesco Community Fund by placing your blue tokens in their slot at Tesco. Thank you.

Lough An Leagh: Annual Moonwalk: The Annual, Lough An Leagh ‘Moonwalk’ will take place on Saturday, July 20th at 7.00pm. Departing from the Mass Rock picnic area. €10 entry, with all proceeds donated to local Cancer charities. Refreshments served afterwards. All are 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.

Blessing of the Graves: The Blessing of the Graves will take place on the following dates: Killann Old Cemetery, Saturday, August 17th at 7.00pm, St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Shercock, Sunday, August 18th immediately after 11.30am Mass and St. Annes Cemetery, Bailieborough on Sunday, September 1st at 12 noon.

Bailieborough Craft Club: Outing to Mullingar from Bailieborough, dinner on the way home in Killian’s Lodge Hotel in Mullagh on Thursday, July 18th cost €50. For further details, please phone Bridget on 087 960 5565.

Regretted Death: The death has occurred of Nancy Reilly (née Carrie), Carrickgorman, Bailieborough.

Nancy Reilly (nee Carrie), Carrickgorman, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan passed away on Wednesday, July 3rd  2024 peacefully at Cavan General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was predeceased by her husband Patsy—just a few short weeks ago.

Sincere sympathy is extended to her loving family, Caroline, Patrick (Ann-Marie) and Marion, grandchildren Brandon, Sarah, Kian, Craig, Calum, Kacey and Ava, extended family and friends.

Nancy’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Church, Bailieborough on Saturday, July 6th and afterwards, Nancy’s remains were laid to rest inSt. Ultans Cemetery, Killinkere.

Bailieborough Walking Group:

Wednesday, July 10th Delvin/Mullingar Canal Walk: Moderate Walk, Approx 1.5hours. Leaving Tesco carpark at 6.15pm. Meeting at Main Street, Devlin at 7.00pm, to follow leaders car to Thomastown to commence walk at 7.15pm.

Wednesday, July 17th : Killann/Shercock. Moderate Walk, Approx. 1.5hours. Leaving Tesco carpark at 6.50pm. Meeting at St. Annes Church, Killann. Walk commencing at 7.15pm. All welcome.

Knock Pilgrimage: Our Parish has been invited to lead the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock this year on August 9th, the Feast of our Diocesan Patron, St. Felim. Our Parish Choir will provide the music and parishioners will be involved in the readings, prayers and offertory procession of the Mass.

The Parish Pastoral Council has opted to make this occasion, our Family Day, this summer. Parishioners are encouraged to put this date in your diary and come to Knock as a family. A bus will run from the Parish and details will be provided closer to the time.

Bailieborough Creative Hub: Bailieborough Creative Hub presents their annual Summer Showcase 2024, with the opening taking place on Saturday, July 20th at 2.30pm in Bailieborough Library and will run until Saturday, August 3rd.

Every welcome!!!

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.

The Club’s  Annual General Meeting takes place in the Club Rooms on this Thursday, evening 11th  July at 7:30 pm.

Soccer Academy for Girls: Training sessions will continue throughout the Summer, on Friday evenings from 5.45 to 6.45pm. All girls welcome.

Bailieborough Library: All new Lego table at Bailieborough Library, just ask behind the desk for some bricks!

Summer Stars Storytime every Wednesday this July and August from 2:30-3pm, all ages welcome!

Craft Group meets every Friday at 10.30am and new members are always welcome.

Line Dancing: Has finished in the Courthouse and will resume on Tuesday, August 27th at 8.15pm.

Careers: Thinking of changing career, need advice on careers, educational needs, CV help, interview skills – CMETB (Cavan Monaghan Education and Training Board) will facilitate a FREE drop in service at the Library on the last Wednesday of each month from 2.15pm-4.30pm. .No appointment is necessary.

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

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

Walk, Jog or Run: Now that the evenings are longer again, there will be running and walking for all levels,  beginners and advanced. Fun and free, social gathering in the Chapel car park,  Lake Shore,  Bailieborough at 8pm. All old and new people welcome.  Stretch before and afterwards, every Monday and Wednesday evening.  

East Cavan Gaels: Hurling Club News 8th  July 2024

Senior; Monaghan SHL semi final: Knockbridge 0-16, East Cavan Gaels 1-19.

A fabulous result in Knockbridge on Thursday last, as our lads had to dig very deep to secure this result and a place in the final.

This was a hard fought battle with the hosts hard running game making them difficult opponents to pin down but the lads stuck to the task well. A bright dry evening and a thoroughly impressive pitch set the scene for an entertaining game although the swirling nature of the strong breeze made it difficult for both sides.

Congratulations to Adam and his team in securing a place in the final next week where our group victor’s, and Monaghan Senior hurling champions, Inniskeen will remain a very difficult nut to crack but we can be happy to be in their exalted company next week and will act as great preparation for our own local Championship which kicks off in the next weeks.

U8/10/

Under 8 and under 10s are now on a well earned summer break. We will return with our indoor season again hopefully in early September.

The week ahead: Thursday; Monaghan SHL final v Inniskeen 7.45 TBC

 Club contacts;

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

U14/16/18/; Kathryn O’Flynn 087 244 1371.

Senior; Adam Baldwin 087 962 2206.

Cures of the Hollow. Open Call.

Line Dancing Classes.

Bailieborough News. July 1st 2024. Matthew J. Cullen.

Cavan Sports Partnership: New Stand up Paddleboarding Programmes for Teens and Women, Coming to Bailieborough!

Teens 6 week programme starting Wednesday, 10th  July from 6pm-7pm at the Town Lake, Bailieborough.

Womens 6 week programme starting Wednesday, 10th  July from 7.15pm-8.15pm at the Town Lake, Bailieborough.

Limited Places Available and Pre Registration essential.

To book a place on teens programme please click below

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/932357545517?aff=oddtdtcreator

To book a place on womens programme please click below

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/932359120227?aff=oddtdtcreator

This 6 week programme is being delivered as part of the Bailieborough Urban Outdoor Initiative.

Bailieborough ‘Active Age’ Group:  Due to the holiday season, the next meeting of the Active Age Group, will be on Tuesday, September 3rd from 2pm to 4pm. Please support the Bailieborough Active Age Group in the Tesco Community Fund by placing your blue tokens in their slot at Tesco. Thank you.

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.

Blessing of the Graves: The Blessing of the Graves will take place on the following dates: Killann Old Cemetery, Saturday, August 17th at 7.00pm, St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Shercock, Sunday, August 18th immediately after 11.30am Mass and St. Annes Cemetery, Bailieborough on Sunday, September 1st at 12 noon.

Bailieborough Walking Group: Wednesday, July 3rd, Ballyhaise: Moderate Walk, Approx 1.5 hours.  Leaving Tesco carpark at 6.30pm. Walk commences at Ballyhaise( Teagasc)  Agricultural College, Ballyhaise at 7.15pm. 8Kms from Cavan Town.

Wednesday, July 10th Delvin/Mullingar Canal Walk: Moderate Walk, Approx 1.5hours. Leaving Tesco carpark at 6.15pm. Meeting at Main Street, Devlin at 7.00pm, to follow leaders car to Thomastown to commence walk at 7.15pm.

 All welcome.

Knock Pilgrimage: Our Parish has been invited to lead the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock this year on August 9th, the Feast of our Diocesan Patron, St. Felim. Our Parish Choir will provide the music and parishioners will be involved in the readings, prayers and offertory procession of the Mass.

The Parish Pastoral Council has opted to make this occasion, our Family Day, this summer. Parishioners are encouraged to put this date in your diary and come to Knock as a family. A bus will run from the Parish and details will be provided closer to the time.

Jiving Lessons: Come along and learn to Jive on Thursday nights from 8.00pm to 9.30pm at the Clubhouse at St. Anne’s Park. No partner needed.

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.

The Club’s  Annual General Meeting takes place in the Club Rooms on Thursday, 11th  July at 7:30 pm.

Soccer Academy for Girls: Training sessions will continue throughout the Summer, on Friday evenings from 5.45 to 6.45pm. All girls welcome.

Bailieborough Library: All new Lego table at Bailieborough Library, just ask behind the desk for some bricks!

Summer Stars Storytime every Wednesday this July and August from 2:30-3pm, all ages welcome!

Craft Group meets every Friday at 10.30am and new members are always welcome.

Regretted Death: Bridie Wedgeworth (neé McKenna), Corraghy, Bailieborough, Co Cavan passed away on Wednesday, 26th  June 2024 peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at Cavan General Hospital.

Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Annie, her sisters Mary and Ann and her brother Francis.

Sadly missed by her loving husband James, her sons and daughters Anne, James, Joseph, Kathleen and Sheila, son-in-law Stephen, daughter-in-law Mary, granddaughters Lauren and Siobhan, nephew Patrick, extended family and friends.

Bridie’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Church, Bailieborough on Saturday, June 29th and afterwards, Bridie’s remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery.

Line Dancing: Continues in the Courthouse, Lower Main Street, Bailieborough on Tuesday’s, from 8.15pm to 10.00pm. All welcome.

Careers: Thinking of changing career, need advice on careers, educational needs, CV help, interview skills – CMETB (Cavan Monaghan Education and Training Board) will facilitate a FREE drop in service at the Library on the last Wednesday of each month from 2.15pm-4.30pm. .No appointment is necessary.

Used Stamps for the Missions: Please drop any used stamps that you may have into Vincent’s Shop, Main St.

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

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

Walk, Jog or Run: Now that the evenings are getting longer again, there will be running and walking for all levels,  beginners and advanced. Fun and free, social gathering in the Chapel car park,  Lake Shore,  Bailieborough at 8pm. All old and new people welcome.  Stretch before and afterwards, every Monday and Wednesday evening.  

East Cavan Gaels: Hurling Club News 1st July 2024:

Senior; Monaghan SHL round 3: Monaghan Harps 0-09, East Cavan Gaels 0-16.

A hardworking gritty display on Wednesday last as the lads did enough to qualify for the semi final where they will play away to Knockbridge on Thursday next. Best of luck to all.

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

The Under 12s head for Truagh Gaels on Sunday next in the league.

The U14s begin their Fermanagh league campaign with a trip to Lisnaskea to take on the hosts on Monday.

The U16s will have a challenge v Enniskillen on Monday next week.

Under 8 and under 10s are now on a well earned summer break. These lads started way back in September and worked all the way through learning the skills of the game. Thanks to all the host venues in Mullagh, Bailieborough, Shercock and Killinkere. We will return with our indoor season again hopefully in early September.

The week ahead;

Thursday; Monaghan SHL semi final v Knockbridge 7.45.

Sunday;.U12 away to Truagh 11am.

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

U14/16/18/; Kathryn O’Flynn 087 244 1371.

Senior; Adam Baldwin 087 962 2206.

Bailieborough News. June 24th 2024. Matthew J. Cullen.

Uniform Swap: St. Felim’s N.S., St. Annes N.S. and Ballinamoney N.S.: Organised by the Parents Associations of St. Annes, St. Felims and Ballinamoney National Schools. Drop off until Thursday, June 27th from 9.00am to 8.00pm to Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA grounds in the stand. Please place uniforms in the appropriate labelled box. We will take jumpers, trousers, skirts, pinafore dresses and PE tracksuits. Please ensure that clothes are clean and in good condition before dropping off. To collect, please come along to the Shamrock’s Clubhouse on Saturday, June 29th from 10.00am to 11am to take required sizes for the coming year.

Bailieborough ‘Active Age’ Group:  Due to the holiday season, the next meeting of the Active Age Group, will be on Tuesday, September 3rd from 2pm to 4pm. Please support the Bailieborough Active Age Group in the Tesco Community Fund by placing your blue tokens in their slot at Tesco. Thank you.

Bailieborough Creative Hub:Open Call | Summer Showcase 2024 from Bailieborough Creative Hub (Unpaid): Calling all artists to submit their artwork to participate in our Summer Showcase 2024.

To request a submission form to exhibit please contact us at bailieboroughcreativehub@gmail.com

Exhibition in Bailieborough Library, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan

July 20-Aug 3.

Closing date for submissions July 1st.

For more information and to apply email bailieboroughcreativehub@gmail.com

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.

East Cavan Swimming Club: Congratulations to East Cavan Swimming Club Members,  Alana Carling and Tatiana Juricova who will participate at the Ulster Schools Swimming Association training camp in Tenerife in October. Well done girls!

Blessing of the Graves: The Blessing of the Graves will take place on the following dates: Killann Old Cemetery, Saturday, August 17th at 7.00pm, St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Shercock, Sunday, August 18th immediately after 11.30am Mass and St. Annes Cemetery, Bailieborough on Sunday, September 1st at 12 noon.

Bailieborough Walking Group: 

Wednesday, June 26th : Billis : Moderate Walk:  Approx 1.5 to 2 hours. Leaving Tesco Carpark at 6.45pm. Walk commences at Billis—opposite the Ballyjamesduff Road—on the N3, Cavan/Virginia Road, at 7.15pm. . All welcome.

Knock Pilgrimage: Our Parish has been invited to lead the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock this year on August 9th, the Feast of our Diocesan Patron, St. Felim. Our Parish Choir will provide the music and parishioners will be involved in the readings, prayers and offertory procession of the Mass.

The Parish Pastoral Council has opted to make this occasion, our Family Day, this summer. Parishioners are encouraged to put this date in your diary and come to Knock as a family. A bus will run from the Parish and details will be provided closer to the time.

Bailieborough Shamrocks ‘Golf Classic’: Bailieborough Shamrocks Golf Classic takes place on  July 5th  at Virgina Golf Club. Please contact Sean, Seamus, Gavin or Kyle if you are interested in entering a team or sponsoring a tee box.

Jiving Lessons: Come along and learn to Jive on Thursday nights from 8.00pm to 9.30pm at the Clubhouse at St. Anne’s Park. No partner needed.

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.

The Club’s  Annual General Meeting takes place in the Club Rooms on Thursday, 11th  July at 7:30 pm.

All nominations and motions should be made in writing, proposed , seconded and posted to Secretary, Kieran Kenny, Ballynamona, Bailieborough,Co.Cavan, A82D9F6 before the 27th  June 2024.

 Soccer Academy for Girls: Training sessions will continue throughout the Summer, on Friday evenings from 5.45 to 6.45pm. All girls welcome.

A massive well done to the Bailieboro Celtic players who participated in the Football For All National Blitz which was held at the Sport Ireland Campus on Saturday, 15th  June.

The club are very proud of you all. Also, a special word of thanks to their dedicated coaches.

Bailieborough Library:

Craft Group meets every Friday at 10.30am and new members are always welcome.

Line Dancing: Continues in the Courthouse, Lower Main Street, Bailieborough on Tuesday’s, from 8.15pm to 10.00pm. All welcome.

Careers: Thinking of changing career, need advice on careers, educational needs, CV help, interview skills – CMETB (Cavan Monaghan Education and Training Board) will facilitate a FREE drop in service at the Library on the last Wednesday of each month from 2.15pm-4.30pm. .No appointment is necessary.

Used Stamps for the Missions: Please drop any used stamps that you may have into Vincent’s Shop, Main St.

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

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

Walk, Jog or Run: Now that the evenings are getting longer again, there will be running and walking for all levels,  beginners and advanced. Fun and free, social gathering in the Chapel car park,  Lake Shore,  Bailieborough at 8pm. All old and new people welcome.  Stretch before and afterwards, every Monday and Wednesday evening.  

Breffni Challenge: The Breffni 3 Province Challenge 2024 will take place on Saturday, 5th  August 2024 in Arva.

This year marks the 23rd anniversary of this event and it aims to be bigger than ever, bringing our participants on scenic routes through the 3 Provinces of Ulster, Connaught and Leinster.

This year funds are being raised in aid of The Friends of St Luke’s, Dublin, The National Breast Cancer Research Institute, Galway and the The Cavan/Monaghan Cancer Homecare Association. To date the Breffni 3 Province Challenge event has raised well over €1 million for our charities, and we have hosted participants from every county in Ireland as well as abroad.

There are distances available for all abilities, Half Marathon (Chip-timed), 10k (Chip-timed), 7k and 5k routes (Participants under the age of 12 are ONLY allowed on the 5k).

Also included are the 30k, 50k and 100k cycle routes for those who prefer two wheels to two feet!

All of the events start and end on the market square in Arva, with refreshments available afterwards.

We have very nice t-shirts for all early registrants, and medals for all finishers. This year we are also running a raffle for a Trek road bike.

Links to the registration site and further information about the routes can be found on our website www.breffni3provincechallenge.com or at www.Facebook.com/breffni3pc/

Sponsorship cards can be supplied – just contact breffnichallenge@gmail.com with your details.

East Cavan Gaels GAA:  Hurling Club News 24th June 2024:

Senior; Monaghan SHL round 2: Inniskeen 3-19, East Cavan Gaels 2-14.

Another entertaining game this time at the home of the Monaghan senior champions. A sluggish start left the lads playing catch up but stuck to the task well, but will learn quickly to stay in touch early on as it is not easy to reign in teams of this quality but this is why we are here. Next up is a trip to Monaghan town to take on the local Harps side on Wednesday next at 8.00pm.

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

Another good workout from the 12s as they travelled to Latton for round 2 of the Monaghan league. Well done lads.

The U14s and U16s prepare for the Fermanagh league which will begin with an U16 game away to Enniskillen and alternating through July and August with the U14s.

Under 8 and under 10s will have their final session before the summer break on Wednesday on the astro at Bailieboro Celtic soccer club.

The week ahead;

Monday’s; U14/16 training 6-7pm, Killinkere. Seniors 8pm, Kilinkere

Wednesday; U8/10 training 7-8pm astro at Bailieboro Celtic AFC. Seniors away to Monaghan Harps, 8pm.

Sunday;.U12 training 11-12 Bailieboro Celtic astro.

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

U14/16/18/; Kathryn O’Flynn 087 244 1371.

Senior; Adam Baldwin 087 962 2206.

Bailieborough News. June 17th 2024. Matthew J. Cullen.

Bailieborough Tidy Towns: 40 hanging baskets were erected last week in the town. Orange and yellow trailing begonias.. to enhance our town. Thanks to all our helpers. We need more help with watering..Contact any Tidy Town member if you want to help.

Bailieborough ‘Active Age’ Group:  Due to the holiday season, the next meeting of the Active Age Group, will be on Tuesday, September 3rd from 2pm to 4pm. Please support the Bailieborough Active Age Group in the Tesco Community Fund by placing your blue tokens in their slot at Tesco. Thank you.

Killann Community Games: Congratulations and well done to the Killann Under 12 girls and Under 14 girls on winning the Cavan County finals last week against St. Pats. The Ulster finals await for these great groups of girls. Well done all!.

Regretted Death: Thomas “Tommy” O’Beirne, Greagharue, Kells Road, Bailieborough, Co Cavan and formerly of Clondalkin, Dublin,  passed away on  Saturday, 8th  June 2024 peacefully, following a short illness, at Cavan General Hospital. Tommy was predeceased by his wife Jean.

 Tommy will be sadly missed by his devoted daughters Brenda, Suzanne and Eileen, brothers, sisters, sons-in-law John and James, grandchildren Anthony, Shauna, Lee, Nicole, Darragh, Cillian and Tadhg, great-grandchildren Luka, Hallie and Zadie-Jean, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

A Service of Thanksgiving for Tommy’s life, took place in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan on Tuesday 11th  June.

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: A massive “Thank you ” to the O’ Reilly family who organised the recently held, ‘Breege O’ Reilly’ memorial tournament, raising €30,165.00 for Bailieborough Cancer Comfort .

Your support is greatly appreciated.

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

Bailieborough Walking Group: 

 Wednesday, June 19th: Townley Hall, Drogheda: Moderate Walk, Approx 1.5 to 2 hours. Leaving Tesco carpark at 6.15pm. Meeting at Townley Hall, Main House, Slane Rd., Drogheda. Walk commencing at 7.15pm.

Wednesday, June 26th : Billis : Moderate Walk:  Approx 1.5 to 2 hours. Leaving Tesco Carpark at 6.45pm. Walk commences at Billis—opposite the Ballyjamesduff Road—on the N3, Cavan/Virginia Road, at 7.15pm. . All welcome.

Bailieborough Shamrocks ‘Golf Classic’: Bailieborough Shamrocks Golf Classic takes place on  July 5th  at Virgina Golf Club. Please contact Sean, Seamus, Gavin or Kyle if you are interested in entering a team or sponsoring a tee box.

Jiving Lessons: Come along and learn to Jive on Thursday nights from 8.00pm to 9.30pm at the Clubhouse at St. Anne’s Park. No partner needed.

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.

The Club’s  Annual General Meeting takes place in the Club Rooms on Thursday, 11th  July at 7:30 pm.

All nominations and motions should be made in writing, proposed , seconded and posted to Secretary, Kieran Kenny, Ballynamona, Bailieborough,Co.Cavan, A82D9F6 before the 27th  June 2024.

Bailieboro Celtic AFC is running a Soccer Academy for 3-6 yr olds, commencing on Saturday next, 22nd  June for 4 weeks. Depending on the uptake/interest, it may be run again in the Autumn. Age 3-4 years; 10am to 11am and Age 5-6 years; 11am to 12pm.

Well done to the fantastic group of budding young footballers, who attended our first Soccer training session of the Summer, for Girls aged 6-9yrs, at the Vale last Friday evening. Training sessions will continue throughout the Summer, on Friday evenings from 5.45 to 6.45pm. All girls welcome.

Bailieborough Library:

Craft Group meets every Friday at 10.30am and new members are always welcome.

Line Dancing: Continues in the Courthouse, Lower Main Street, Bailieborough on Tuesday’s, from 8.15pm to 10.00pm. All welcome.

Careers: Thinking of changing career, need advice on careers, educational needs, CV help, interview skills – CMETB (Cavan Monaghan Education and Training Board) will facilitate a FREE drop in service at the Library on the last Wednesday of each month from 2.15pm-4.30pm. .No appointment is necessary.

Used Stamps for the Missions: Please drop any used stamps that you may have into Vincent’s Shop, Main St.

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

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

Walk, Jog or Run: Now that the evenings are getting longer again, there will be running and walking for all levels,  beginners and advanced. Fun and free, social gathering in the Chapel car park,  Lake Shore,  Bailieborough at 8pm. All old and new people welcome.  Stretch before and afterwards, every Monday and Wednesday evening.  

Breffni Challenge: The Breffni 3 Province Challenge 2024 will take place on Saturday, 5th  August 2024 in Arva.

This year marks the 23rd anniversary of this event and it aims to be bigger than ever, bringing our participants on scenic routes through the 3 Provinces of Ulster, Connaught and Leinster.

This year funds are being raised in aid of The Friends of St Luke’s, Dublin, The National Breast Cancer Research Institute, Galway and the The Cavan/Monaghan Cancer Homecare Association. To date the Breffni 3 Province Challenge event has raised well over €1 million for our charities, and we have hosted participants from every county in Ireland as well as abroad.

There are distances available for all abilities, Half Marathon (Chip-timed), 10k (Chip-timed), 7k and 5k routes (Participants under the age of 12 are ONLY allowed on the 5k).

Also included are the 30k, 50k and 100k cycle routes for those who prefer two wheels to two feet!

All of the events start and end on the market square in Arva, with refreshments available afterwards.

We have very nice t-shirts for all early registrants, and medals for all finishers. This year we are also running a raffle for a Trek road bike.

Links to the registration site and further information about the routes can be found on our website www.breffni3provincechallenge.com or at www.Facebook.com/breffni3pc/

Sponsorship cards can be supplied – just contact breffnichallenge@gmail.com with your details.

East Cavan Gaels GAA: News 17th June 2024

Senior;

Monaghan SHL round 1

East Cavan Gaels 0-19

Clontibret 1-13

A historic and entertaining game in Knockbride as we made our debut in the Monaghan Senior League for the very first time. Well done to all on a hard won victory. Round 2 is away to reigning Monaghan Senior Champions Inniskeen on Wednesday at 8.

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

The Under 12s will be away to Latton in the Monaghan league on Sunday next at 11am.

The U14s and U16s prepare for the Fermanagh league which will begin on July 1st for the 14s with alternating weeks mostly with the 16s.

Under 8 and under 10s continue each Wednesday on the astro at Bailieboro Celtic soccer astro.

The week ahead;

Wednesday; U8/10 training 7-8pm astro at Bailieboro Celtic AFC. Seniors away to Inniskeen 8pm.

Sunday;.U12s away to Latton 11am.

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

U14/16/18/; Kathryn O’Flynn 087 244 1371.

Senior; Adam Baldwin 087 962 2206.