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 18^th 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 25^th  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 3^rd 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 20^th 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 17^th at 7.00pm, St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Shercock, Sunday, August 18^th immediately after 11.30am Mass and St. Annes Cemetery, Bailieborough on Sunday, September 1^st 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 18^th 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 3^rd  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 6^th and afterwards, Nancy’s remains were laid to rest inSt. Ultans Cemetery, Killinkere.

Bailieborough Walking Group:

Wednesday, July 10^th 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 17^th : 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 9^th, 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 3^rd.

Every welcome!!!

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.

The Club’s  Annual General Meeting takes place in the Club Rooms on this Thursday, evening 11^th  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 27^th 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 8^th  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.

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 27^th 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 29^th 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 3^rd 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 17^th at 7.00pm, St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Shercock, Sunday, August 18^th immediately after 11.30am Mass and St. Annes Cemetery, Bailieborough on Sunday, September 1^st at 12 noon.

Bailieborough Walking Group: 

Wednesday, June 26^th : 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 9^th, 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 5^th  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, 11^th  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 27^th  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, 15^th  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, 5^th  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 24^th 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.

East Cavan Swim Club: Great day on Saturday last at the lovely South Lake Leisure Centre in Craigavon at the Banbridge LC meet.

Staring swims from all our swimmers, well done to Anna, Emily May, Lian, Tatiana, Sarah, Roisin and Meabh. 

Congratulations to our medal winners Anna (2silver), Meabh (gold) and Roisin (gold).

And very special well done to our final two qualifiers for the Nationals, Meabh in 100 breast and Roisin in 50 free – amazing girls!

We now have our final line up of qualifiers for the Nationals in July: 

Irish National Age Group Championships (Limerick):

Alana Carling, Meabh Taaffe.

Irish Youth and Senior Summer Nationals (Dublin):

Johann Behme, Tatiana Juricova, Kate Kierans, Lian Moore, Roisin Pierce

Aoibheann Taaffe and Sadhbh Warren.

Well done all, looking forward to the summer!

Also well done to all our Club swimmers who competed and won medals at the Community Games National Swimming Finals that were held in Kilkenny on Sunday last.

Bailieborough ‘Active Age’ Group: Next social meeting is on Tuesday, June 18^th in the Courthouse from 1pm to 3pm. (Please note the change of time). A warm welcome to all. Due to the holiday season, the next meeting of the Active Age Group, following this one, will be on Tuesday, September 3^rd 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.

Bailieborough Walking Group: 

Wednesday, June 12^th: Mullaghmeen Forest: Moderate Walk, Approx 1.5hrs. Leaving Tesco Carpark at 6.30pm. Meeting at Millbrook, Oldcastle at 7.05pm.  Walk commences at Mullaghmeen Forest at 7.15pm. 

Wednesday, June 19^th: 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. All welcome.

Bailieborough Shamrocks ‘Golf Classic’: Bailieborough Shamrocks Golf Classic takes place on  July 5^th  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.: Summer soccer for Girls aged 6 to 9 years old, kicks off on Friday 14th June, from 5.45 to 6.45pm, and will continue weekly throughout the summer months. All girls welcome. Please text 086-8156532 to register your child.

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.  

East Cavan Gaels GAA:

 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.