St. Annes Green Group: Spring has sprung. The Daffodils are blooming and the bees are buzzing. The St. Annes Green Group was established in 2021, to be an active participant in the actions laid out by Pope Francis in his Laudato Si encyclical. To date the group has participated in many biodiversity actions throughout the Bailieborough area, including mass bulb planting, outdoor nature classroom at the Town Lake, tree planting initiative, and a public SEAI energy meeting for businesses. The group have lot more initiatives in the pipeline and they would love parishioners to join their group of enthusiastic nature lovers. If interested, please contact Eilish (086 827 3470) or Fr. Ultan (bailieboro2@kilmorediocese.ie).

Bailieborough ‘Active Age’ Group: Next social meeting is on Tuesday, April 23^rd   in the Courthouse from 2pm to 4pm. A warm welcome to all.

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: “Thank you” to Knockbride Variety Show for their very generous donation of €6000 . 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.

Deepest Sympathy:  Mary Neacy (formerly McConnell), Relaghbeg and Drumbannon, Bailieborough, Co Cavan passed away on Sunday, 7^th  April 2024 peacefully in the Green Park Nursing Home, Armagh. Mary was predeceased by her son Pete and daughter Ann, her partner Gabriel, brother James and sister Nita.

Mary will be sadly missed by Peter McConnell and her family Pat, Johnny, Maura, Eddie and James, brother Eddie (UK), daughters-in-law Helen, Jacqueline, Sharon and Camilla, sons-in-law Raul and Stephen, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Mary’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Church, Bailieborough on Tuesday, April 9^th and afterwards, Mary’s remains were laid to rest in Moynalty cemetery. 

Bridge:  Bridge Results: Tuesday, April 2^nd, 2024: First: Michael McNicholas and Geraldine Columb. Second: Brendan and Colette Gavin. Third:  Kathleen McGardle and Mary Lynch. Best Gross: Betty McCafferty and Sean Kellegher.

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

Congratulations and Well Done: Congratulations to all the Killann Community Games  Swimmers who took part in the Cavan Community Games, Swimming Finals on Saturday afternoon last.

It was a fantastic afternoon with lots of medals and personal bests for everyone.

We have four swimmers who have qualified for the National Finals being held in Kilkenny in June. Mark U14 Breast, Sophia U14 Breast, Alana U16 Free and Tatiana U16 Back.

Wishing you all the best in Kilkenny in June in the Nationals.

Thankyou to all the parents who brought the kids along to what was a very enjoyable but HOT afternoon.

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: Ken Jones, Maxwell Court, Cootehill and formerly Bailieborough, Co Cavan and Surrey, U.K. passed away suddenly on Thursday, 4^th  April 2024.

Deeply regretted by his son Pauric and daughter Diane and all his family and friends.

Following a short Prayer Service in Clarke’s Funeral Home, Bailieborough on Monday, April 8^th , Ken’s remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery.

Bailieborough Library: Book Club: Next meeting is on Tuesday, April 30^th  at 6.30pm and the book for discussion will be  ‘A Spool of Blue Thread’ by Anne Tyler and is now available at the Library desk. New members are always welcome!

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

Regretted Death: The death has occurred of Maeve Maguire (née Smyth) Mullinacre, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan and formerly of Relaghbeg, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan. Maeve, wife of the late Tom, passed away peacefully in her 91^st year on Thursday, April 4^th, 2024 in the wonderful care of staff at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, surrounded by her adoring family Tomas, Blaithín, Siobhan and Fiona. Maeve was lovingly cared for by the staff at Silverstream Nursing Home, Duleek.

Maeve will be sadly missed by her extended family, Emer, Kieran, John and Cameron, beloved grandchildren Abi, Clara, Jared, Ella and Dylan, sisters Geraldine and Margo, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives and friends. Maeve was predeceased by her parents Mary and Thomas Smyth and siblings Phil, Carmel and Angela.

Maeve’s Funeral Mass took place in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ballyconnell on Sunday, April 7^th and afterwards, Maeve’s remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

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

REGISTRATION EVENING: We will be holding a registration on Friday 26^th  April, in The Lemon Tree bar on Barrack Street, between 6 and 8pm. Come along and show your support for Pieta House. T-shits are available on the night for those who register. 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 2023 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 GAA Club: Hurling Club News 14^th  April 2024:

Senior/county squads; Unfortunately the club Seniors were given a walkover by St.Malachys in the Spring League. Training will continue in preparation for the next round.

The county side had a good win over Warwickshire in the first round of the Lory Meagher Cup in Kingspan Breffni on Saturday last with our men Liam, Jack Barry, Jack McGuinness and Nicky all playing significant roles. A huge test next weekend as they take on the favourites Fermanagh in Brewster Park.

County U20s prepare for All Ireland C semi final in early May v Monaghan.

County U17s had  a great result in drawing with neighbours Monaghan on Friday in the Celtic challenge. Next up is trip to Fermanagh also.

U8/10/12/14/16/18; Under 12/14/16 club training Wednesday 6-7pm on the astro at Bailieboro Celtic AFC.

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

Under 8 and under 10s await the start of the Monaghan blitzes on May 1st.

The week ahead;

Wednesday; U12/14/16 training 6-7pm astro at Bailieboro Celtic AFC.

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

Saturday; Lory Meagher Cup round 2 away to Fermanagh 2pm tbc. Celtic Challenge v Fermanagh time tbc.

Sunday;.Adult spring league 12pm venue 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.

Table Quiz: There will be a ‘Table Quiz’ in Fox’s Lounge, Main St., on Friday evening next, April 5^th , commencing at 8.00pm. €10 per person entry. Excellent prizes for first, second and third. Raffle with great prizes from local sponsors. All funds raised to support the ‘Friends of the Castle Lake’. Everyone welcome.

Bailieborough Tidy Towns: Clean up / Litter pick day on Saturday, April 6th .

We hope to litter pick on all approach roads to the town, if we have enough volunteers. This is your chance to clean up your own road or area. Meet at the Library at 10.30am.

Wear a high vis vest and bring a litter picker if you have one. All volunteers welcome.

Burial of Ashes: in St. Annes Cemetery on Saturday next, April 6^th at 1.00pm of Breege Ellis (nee Geherty), who died in England and formerly of Anne Street.

Bailieborough ‘Active Age’ Group: Next social meeting is on Tuesday, April 9^th  in the Courthouse from 2pm to 4pm. A warm welcome to all.

Information Meeting: Link Credit Union are hosting a Drop-in Information Evening on Home Energy Upgrades, on Wednesday April 10^th,  from 7pm-9pm in the Cootehill office, Market St, Cootehill, (H16 DF44). Everyone is welcome to call in and talk to local suppliers to get further information on helping make your home more energy efficient, as well as learning about grants available and how to access them. All attendees will be entered into a draw to win a €250 voucher towards an exhibitor of your choice. Further information can be found on www.linkcu.ie.

Loughanleagh and Muff Heritage Trust: Loughanleagh and Muff Heritage Trust host their ‘Trivia Night’ in Gartlands on this Friday night, April 5^th, commencing at 8.00pm, sharp. All welcome. €10 per person. Book your table in advance at pro.loughanleagh@gmail.com or call 087 3355068.

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.

Deepest Sympathy: John Joe Cooney, Lurganbawn, Bailieborough, Co Cavan passed away on Sunday,  24^th  March 2024 peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the wonderful care of the staff in the ICU at Cavan General Hospital.

John Joe will be deeply regretted by his loving wife Anna, beloved father of Kathleen, Breda, Noeleen, Pauline, P.J., Geraldine, Annette and Declan, sons-in-law Seamus, Brian, Joe and Ciarán, daughter-in-law Niamh, cherished grandchildren Ciara, Laoise, Darragh, Eve, Séan, Anna, Tara, Aisling, Dylan, Cathy, Christopher, Fionn, John Joe, Shane, Angela and Patrick, his treasured niece Ann Tierney, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

John Joe’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Church, Bailieborough on Wednesday, March 27^th and afterwards, John Joe’s remains were laid to rest in St. Anne’s Cemetery.

Bailieborough Bowls: Bowls continues on Wednesday’s at 8.00pm, in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. New members are very welcome.

Bridge:  Bridge Results: Tuesday, March 19^th : First: Joy Jameson. and Teresa O’Reilly.  Second: Marie McNicholas and  Kathleen McCardle. Third :  Margaret Carolan and Rena Coleman. Best Gross.: Joy Jameson and Teresa O’Reilly.

Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening in the Bailie Hotel at 7.30pm and new members are always welcome.

Regretted Death: Nicholas (Nick) Smith, Killann, Shercock, Co. Cavan passed away on Wednesday  27^th  March 2024, peacefully surrounded by his family at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda in his 92^nd  year. Nicholas was predeceased by his wife Pauline, his brothers and sister.

Sadly missed by his loving daughter Rosemarie, son-in-law Vincent, his adored grandchildren Dylan and Laura, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

 A Funeral Liturgy for Nicholas took place in St. Annes Church, Bailieborough on Saturday, March 30^th and afterwards, Nicholas’s remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery.

Bailieborough Library: Book Club: Next meeting is on Tuesday, April 30^th  at 6.30pm and the book for discussion will be  ‘A Spool of Blue Thread’ by Anne Tyler and is now available at the Library desk. New members are always welcome!

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

Tractor, Car and Bike Run: A Tractor, car and bike run will take place on Sunday, April 14^th at 3.00pm,, leaving from Killann Football pitch. Registration will take place from 1.30pm. Proceeds to works being done on Killann pitch dressing rooms and toilets. €20 entry. Please support.

Darkness into Light, Bailieborough: ‘Darkness into Light’, Bailieborough will take place on the morning of Saturday, May 11^th at 4.15am. There are lots of ways to get involved. You can take part in a ‘Darkness into Light official walk, take part in your own way, or you can create your own Darkness into Light fundraiserby holding a Bake Sale,  a car wash, a sponsored silence, a run or a swim or fundraising with your family, friends and colleagues in your area. To find out more or to register,, go to : https://www.darknessintolight.ie

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.

Used Stamps: The Medical Missionaries of Mary are looking for used stamps. Please send them to : Sr. Breeda Ryan, MMM, Stamp Department, Beechgrove, Drogheda., Co. Louth. A92 XKXO.

Walk, Jog or Run: Now that the evenings are short 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 Club: Hurling Club News 1st April 2024

Summertime has arrived! We hope!

Senior; Our club Seniors, minus the county men, will begin their competitive season next Sunday as they travel to Newry for the opening round of the spring league. Best wishes to them for the season ahead.

The county Seniors prepare for the Lory Meagher Cup with the first round against newly crowned NHL 3B champions Warwickshire, in what will be a very competitive opener in two weeks time in Kinsgspan Breffni.

County U20s prepare for All Ireland C semi final in early May v Monaghan.

County U17s preparing for Celtic Challenge.

Membership; Thanks to all who have ensured their membership is up to date for the year ahead. It is very much appreciated.

U8/10/12/14/16/18; All enjoying the Easter break before we go headlong into another busy season for all. U15s are with the county on Monday afternoon with games coming up for them in the Hibernia Cup.

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

Our U16s will start the season with a trip to Monaghan to play St.McCartons on April 8th.

After school will return for the remainder of April then blitz season is upon them.

The week ahead; Monday’s; Club U12/14/16 training 7-8pm Bailieboro Celtic astro. U15 County squad training 2-3.10pm, Kingspan Breffni 3G.

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

Sunday;.Adult spring league v Croabh Rua A in Newry.

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.