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 9^th, 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, 10^th 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 18^th.

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 7^th 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, 24^th  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 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, August 7^th: 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 14^th : 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 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: East Cavan Gaels Hurling Club News 5^th  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 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

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 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, 10^th  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 13^th and afterwards John’s remains were laid to rest in Moybologue Cemetery.

Bailieborough Walking Group:  

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.

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 3^rd.

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 10^th  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 13^th  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 27^th 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 15^th  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.

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

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

Womens 6 week programme starting Wednesday, 10^th  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

To book a place on womens programme please click below

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 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.

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, July 3^rd, 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 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.

 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.

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.

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, 26^th  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 29^th 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.