Congratulations: Congratulations to Bailieborough Community School pupils,  Peggy Flanagan, Emma Morris, Katie Mai Reilly and Daniel Stafford who were presented with Gold John Paul II Awards at Mass in St Anne’s Church, on Thursday morning last.

Cavan Sports Partnership: Lets Get Swimming!!

Swim Ireland have 4 amazing outdoor swimming programmes starting in Bailieborough Wednesday 29^th  May.

Teens Beginners, 5:30pm – 6pm, Castle Lake.

Teens Intermediate, 6pm – 6:30pm, Castle Lake.

Adult Beginners, 6pm – 6:30pm, Town Lake.

Adult Intermediate 6:30pm – 7pm Town Lake.

Limited places available, pre-registration essential.

All bookings are online through the Swim Ireland Portal here:  https://meandthewater.ie/our…/cavansportspartnership

Bailieborough ‘Active Age’ Group: Next social meeting is on Tuesday, June 4^th in the Courthouse from 2pm to 4pm. A warm welcome to all.

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Kathleen, son Philip, daughters Mary (Brian) and Geraldine (Aiden), grandchildren Ciara, Darren, Eoin, Kieran and Chloe, brother Tommy (New York), brother-in-law, sister in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends on the death of Terence (Tenny) Smith, Ladonigan, Bailieborough, Co Cavan, who passed away on Monday, 20^th  May 2024, peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Terence was predeceased by his parents John-Joe and Mary, sisters Kathleen and Bridget, nephew David, brothers in law Ted and Pat.

Terence’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Brigid’s Church, Knockbride West  on Thursday, May 23^rd and afterwards, Terence’s remains were laid to rest in the adjoining 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 Walking Group:  Wednesday, May 29^th : Rossmore Park, Monaghan: Medium Walk, Approx 1.5hours: Leaving Tesco carpark at 6.15pm. Meeting at Rossmore Park. Walk commences at 7.15pm.

Wednesday, June 5^th : Canningstown Walk: Moderate Walk, Approx 1.5hrs. Leaving Tesco Carpark at 6.50pm. Meeting at the Bridge Tavern, Canningstown at 7.00pm, to follow leaders car. Or meet at Eircode: H16E957. This will be a cross country walk. Please wear suitable footwear.  All welcome.

Regretted Death:  The death has occured of Matthias (Matt) Argue, Ballinamoney, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away on Tuesday, 21^st  May 2024, peacefully at Cavan General Hospital. Matt was predeceased by his siblings, Jimmy, Michael, Fergus, Gerrard, Andrew, Annie, Margaret and Kathleen. Deeply regretted by his brother in law John, sister in law Shirley, cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family, neighbours and friends.

Matt’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Church, Bailieborough on Thursday, May 23^rd and afterwards Matt’s remains were laid to rest in St. Anne’s Cemetery.

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.

Bailieborough Library: Bailieborough Library NEW Opening Hours: From June 4^th, we will change our TUESDAY opening hours to 10am-1.15pm; 2.15pm-5.15pm.

Celebrating Bealtaine at the Library ‘Holistic Harmonies’ on Wednesday, May 29^th  from 11am-1pm. Local musicians will be on hand to entertain and delight the audience with their musical talent. Light refreshments will be served and all are welcome!

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

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to life long partner and best friend Dee, loving sons, Jonathan, Craig and Cillian, grandchildren Kayleigh, Liam, Kara and Wylder, brothers Gerry and Greg, sisters Denise, Tishie, Frances and the late Vicky, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, daughters in law and wide circle of friends on the death of Johnny Hoey, Leiterville, The Vale, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan and formerly of Glassmore Park, Swords, Co. Dublin, who passed away on Monday, 20^th  May 2024 suddenly at his residence.

Johnny’s Funeral Mass took place in St Cronan’s Church, Swords, Co. Dublin on Saturday, May 25^th, followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium.   

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.

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: East Cavan Gaels Hurling Club News 27^th  May 2024

Senior/county squads;

A disappointing end to the season with the defeat to Longford ultimately costing us a place in the Lory Meagher Cup final despite the imperious 7-19 scored v Leitrim was to prove futile as we lost out on the head to head rule. Still it has been an exceptional season for the county side with every game in both league and championship very entertaining and exciting and the retention of the higher division in the league bodes well for the 2025 season. Well done to all our East Cavan Gaels men for all of their efforts throughout the season. Now the focus returns to club action with Monday training in Killinkere with some challenge games lined up as they prepare for the big test as they partake in the Monaghan Senior League for the very first time starting in June. Commiserations to our Seniors who lost out in the Ulster Spring league final v a good Lisbellaw side recently in what was a very competitive outing for the lads.

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

Our Tain Og squad, a mixture of our U14s and U16s, will continue to get games as they go over the summer months. They had a good match v Belnaleck from Fermanagh last week while our county men played well when playing Leitrim recently..

Under 12/14/16 club training will now move to Mondays at 6pm in Killinkere.

The U12s had a good blitz recently on the 3G and the Monaghan league will begin on June 9th v Cootehill.

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.

Thursday; Seniors v Wolfe Tones at 8pm.

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.

Access to the Castle Lake Drumkeary Entrance will be restricted From Tuesday 21st May to Thursday 23rd May due to essential Maintenance & Upgrade works. Access to the trails can still be had from the Cavan road Entrance.

Darkness into Light, Bailieborough: ‘Darkness into Light’, Bailieborough will take place on the morning of Saturday next, May 11^th at 4.15am.

You Can still register on-line at https://www.darknessintolight.ie/sign-up

REFRESHMENTS: We will be providing refreshments after the event in the Community School again this year on 11^th May 2024. We are asking any keen bakers to support the event and donate something. Anything being donated can be left in Nomad Coffee (Shercock Road) during the day of 10^th May or in The Lemon Tree (Barrack Street) that evening between 6 and 8pm.

All donations are greatly appreciated.

‘Jim’s Day’: A Golf Tournament in memory of the late Jim Gorman, will take place in Virginia Golf Club on Saturday, May 25^th 2024. Tee times from 2.00pm. €25 per player and a four man team is €100. Proceeds in aid of the Oncology Unit in Cavan General Hospital. For entry, please contact, Kieran (087 796 4844), Tommy (086 084 6991) or Brian (085 843 0562).

Bailieborough ‘Active Age’ Group: Next social meeting is on Tuesday, May 21^st  in the Courthouse from 2pm to 4pm. A warm welcome to all. To-date the group have been very blessed to have interesting guest speakers, artists and musicians give a half hour of their time in sharing their interests and passions. If you have a little time to spare to share your interests and talents, we would love to hear from you! Please contact Mary on 086 068 8714.

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: Bailieborough Walking Group have resumed their activities for 2024. On this Wednesday evening May 8^th , Kingscourt Walk: Medium Walk lasting approx 1.5 hours. Leaving Tesco carpark at 6.50pm. Meeting at the Old SuperValu at the top of Main St, Kingscourt. Walk commences at 7.15pm.

Wednesday May 15^th: Girley Bog: Medium Walk. Approx 1.5 hours: Leaving Tesco carpark at 6.35pm. Walk commencing at Girley Bog at 7.15pm.

Bridge:  Bridge Results: Tuesday, April 23^rd : First: Margaret Carolan and Brid Murray. Second:  Marie McNicholas and Marese Liggan. Third: Olive Kellet and Rosaleen Keegan. Best Gross: Margaret Carolan and Brid Murray.

Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening in the Bailie Hotel at 7.00pm (please note earlier starting time) and new members are always welcome.

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.

Regretted Death: Pat Clarke, (known as PG/PJ/JR) passed away suddenly at his home in Greaghnafarna on Saturday, 27^th  April. Pat was predeceased by his parents John and Mollie.

Pat was the best friend and love of his wife Sarah’s life. He was loved and adored by his children Morgane, Rachel, Seán and Rory and his granddaughter Mollie. Pat will be more than sorely missed by them and their partners Paddy, Carl and Niamh. Deeply mourned by his sister Mary, his brothers-in-law John-Edward and Nick, his uncle James, his nieces Estelle, Miriam and Olivia and his cousins. Fondly remembered by his wide circle of friends.

Pat’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Mary’s Church, Clanaphilip on Friday,  May 3^rd  and afterwards Pat’s remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

Bailieborough Library: Celebrating Bealtaine ‘VISION OF HEALTH AND HAPPINESS’ –a FREE 3 week series of workshops to promote well- being, health and happiness, facilitated by Patricia Crimin at the Library on Thursday May 9, 16, 23 from 11.30am-1pm. Bookings at 042 9665779.

Next Book Club meeting is on Tuesday, May 28^th  at 6.30pm. The group will discuss ‘Big Little Lies’ by Leanne Moriarty and copies are available at the Library desk. New members are always welcome!

Local author, Donna Mullen, will launch her first book ‘Make Your Home a Nature Reserve’ at the Library on Saturday, May 11^th  at 3pm. All are welcome and refreshments will be served. The book is published by O’Brien Press and we congratulate Donna on this wonderful accomplishment.

Celebrating Bealtaine at the Library ‘Holistic Harmonies’ on Wednesday, May 29^th  from 11am-1pm. Local musicians will be on hand to entertain and delight the audience with their musical talent. Light refreshments will be served and all are welcome!

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.

Bailieborough Urban Outdoor Activity Initiative May Programme Launched
A wide range of programmes available including, Kayaking, Swimming, Fishing, Orienteering and Wellbeing Walks.
(Note Teen Kayaking sold out)
Full details on flyer, all programmes have limited spaces, to book now click link below
https://www.eventbrite.com/…/bailieborough-urban…
Bailieborough Urban Outdoor Adventure Initiative (UAOI) is a project funded through Sport Ireland and Dormant Accounts, involving sports clubs, schools, community organisations, agencies and NGBS working together to create greater opportunities for the community of Bailieborough to participate in physical activity and exercise through outdoor adventure sports.

May—Month of the Holy Rosary: The Rosary will be recited for the month of May, at 7.30pm at Our Lady’s Altar in St. Annes Church. Everyone welcome.

Wellbeing Walks Programme – Bailieborough

As part of the Urban Outdoor Activity Initiative in Bailieborough we have a 4 week Wellbeing Walks programme, starting Thursday 16th May at 10am, each week will be a different route led be an experienced leader, with locations of Castle Lake and Lough An Leagh. Suitable for All Abilities

Limited places Available, Pre Registration Essential, to register now click link below

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/886089566747?aff=oddtdtcreator

#outdooractivities

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.

Football For All Programme returns with Bailieboro Celtic Afc

On Wednesday 15th May Football For All programme will start back at Bailieboro Celtic AFC Grounds from 6pm-7pm for children with a disability aged 6- 16 years.

This fun inclusive session is being run through FAI Football For All Programme in partnership with Cavan Sports Partnership.

Places are limited and Pre-Registration is essential.

To book your place click the link below

https://forms.office.com/e/U9ZMGSVtYT

#FootballForAll

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.  It’s a well lit up run.  Stretch before and afterwards, every Monday and Wednesday evening.  

East Cavan Gaels GAA: Hurling Club News 6th May 2024

Senior/county squads; A massive week ahead for the county seniors as they prepare for what is ostensibly an All Ireland semi final in their penultimate group game v Longford in the Lory Meagher Cup on Saturday. With Longford also needing a win this could very well be the match of the season so far and we encourage all supporters to get to Kingspan Breffni on Saturday to support the lads.

Club seniors have a big week also as they play Erne Gaels on Thursday on the 3G in the semi final of the Spring League. With our application to play in the Monaghan Senior league successful it promises to be another good season ahead.

The county U20s went down to defeat to Monaghan in the All Ireland semi final on Saturday last in a game that could have just as easily gone their way but it was not to be. Well done to our seven East Cavan Gaels men on the panel.

County U17s have a few weeks off before their next outing.

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

The U16s played well in going down to a strong St. Aidens side in the Tain league on Monday last.

The U14s had a good day in Newry on Sunday as they played St. Aidens and Killeavy in a Tain Og blitz. U14 league starts next week.

Under 12/14/16 club training Wednesday 7-8pm on the astro at Bailieboro Celtic AFC.

Under 12 blitz in Kingspan Breffni on Sunday next.

Under 8 and under 10s will return to outdoor training over the next month.

The week ahead;

Wednesday; U12/14/16 training 7-8pm astro at Bailieboro Celtic AFC.

Thursday; Seniors v Erne Gaels 7.30pm Kingspan Breffni 3G.

Saturday; Cavan v Longford Lory Meagher 2pm Kingspan Breffni.

Sunday;.Cavan GAA U12 blitz Kingspan Breffni 3G 12pm.

Club contacts;

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

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

Senior; Adam Baldwin 087 962 220

Bailieborough ‘Active Age’ Group: Next social meeting is on Tuesday, May 7^th  in the Courthouse from 2pm to 4pm. A warm welcome to all. To-date the group have been very blessed to have interesting guest speakers, artists and musicians give a half hour of their time in sharing their interests and passions. If you have a little time to spare to share your interests and talents, we would love to hear from you! Please contact Mary on 086 068 8714.

Fun Run: St. Feilm’s National School Parents Assocation are holding a FUN RUN on Monday next, 6^th May (Bank Holiday) at 11am. 5km and 10km routes. Registration is from 10:30am at the Community Centre. Entry fees are €5 per person/€10 per family. Spot prizes on the day. Everyone welcome.

Knock: Bailieborough Church Choirs have been invited to provide music at the Diocesan Pilgrimage  to Knock on Saturday, August 9^th, 2024. St. Anne’s Church Choir are having rehearsals on Tuesday evenings in the Church at 6.30pm. 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.

Bridge:  Bridge Results: Tuesday, April 16^th : First: Michael McNicholas and Geraldine Columb. Second: Sean Kellegher and Betty McCaffrey. Third: Brid Murray and Margaret Carolan. Best Gross. Sean Kellegher and Betty McCaffrey.

Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening in the Bailie Hotel at 7.00pm (please note earlier starting time) and new members are always welcome.

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.

First Communion: Congratulations to the Students from St. Felim’s National School who received their First Communion on Saturday morning last.

East Cavan Swimming Club: Congratulations to all of the Club’s swimmers on Sunday last at the Enniskillen Lakelanders Junior Gala.

Personal Bests for every swimmer with so many medals – 8 gold, 5 silver and 6 bronze!

Well done Tommy, Clare, Emily May, Katie, Rebecca, Mark, Eimear, Eadaoin, Sarah, Lukas Marcus and Meabh.

And the best support for each other all day.

Bailieborough Library:

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

Line Dancing: Beginning in the Courthouse, Lower Main Street, Bailieborough on Tuesday, May 7^th from 8.15pm to 10.00pm. All welcome.

May—Month of the Holy Rosary: The Rosary will be recited for the month of May, at 7.30pm at Our Lady’s Altar in St. Annes Church. Everyone 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. Next month’s is on Wednesday, May 1^st.  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.

Darkness into Light, Bailieborough: ‘Darkness into Light’, Bailieborough will take place on the morning of Saturday, May 11^th at 4.15am.

You Can still register on-line at https://www.darknessintolight.ie/sign-up

REFRESHMENTS: We will be providing refreshments after the event in the Community School again this year on 11^th May 2024. We are asking any keen bakers to support the event and donate something. Anything being donated can be left in Nomad Coffee (Shercock Road) during the day of 10^th May or in The Lemon Tree (Barrack Street) that evening between 6 and 8pm.

COLLECTION DATES: To help with costs involved in hosting our DIL Bailieborough 2024 event, we are holding collection dates on Friday 3^rd May and Saturday 4^th  May in the following locations;

Friday 3^rd May in Supervalu between 11am and 3pm.

Saturday 4^th May in Tesco between12 and 3pm.

All donations are greatly appreciated.

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.  It’s a well lit up run.  Stretch before and afterwards, every Monday and Wednesday evening.  

East Cavan Gaels GAAHurling Club News 28th April 2024

Senior/county squads;

Club Seniors went down to a good Truagh Gaels side in the spring league on Sunday last. Next up is a semi final v Erne Gaels in the next week or so.

The county Seniors had a hard fought but deserved win over Lancashire in Belfast on Saturday. Next up is what is ostensibly an All Ireland semi final at home to Longford in two weeks time.

The county U20s, with a good crew of East Cavan Gaels men in tow, will try to make the All Ireland C final when they host Monaghan on Saturday next in Kingspan Breffni at 4pm. Best wishes to all and to joint manager ECGs Pat O’Flaherty.

County U17s have a few weeks off before their next outing.

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

Under 12/14/16 club training Wednesday time tbc on the astro at Bailieboro Celtic AFC.

Another good performance from the young U16 side v Knockbridge on Monday last in Killinkere. Many thanks to Killinkere for the use of their facilities.

Under 12 Monaghan League will begin in the next weeks tbc.

Under 8 and under 10s will return to outdoor training over the next month.

The week ahead;

Wednesday; U12/14/16 training time tbc astro at Bailieboro Celtic AFC.

Thursday; Adult training 8-9pm, Bailieboro Celtic AFC astro.

Saturday;All Ireland U20C semi final Cavan v Monaghan KB 4pm. 

Club contacts;

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

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

Senior; Adam Baldwin 087 962 220