‘Jim’s Day’: A Golf Tournament in memory of the late Jim Gorman, will take place in Virginia Golf Club on Saturday next, 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).

Confirmation:  Bishop Martin Hayes conferred the sacrament of Confirmation on 106 schoolchildren in two ceremonies held in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Saturday last. Congratulations to all the young people who received Confirmation. Congratulations also to the Leaving Cert Class of 2024 in Bailieborough Community School who had their Graduation Service in St. Anne’s Church on Wednesday evening last.

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: The death has occurred of Alex Montgomery, Curkish, Bailieborough.

Alex Montgomery, Curkish, Bailieborough, Co Cavan passed away on Sunday, the 12th May 2024 suddenly in Ibiza. Alex was predeceased by his wife Elaine.

Alex will be sadly missed by his loving daughter Miriam, brother Maxie, son-in-law John, grandchildren Finn and Ruby, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, many friends and extended family.

 Alex’s Funeral Service took place on Saturday 18^th  May in Bailieborough Parish Church and afterwards Alex’s remains were laid to rest in the adjoining graveyard.

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 22^nd : Tower of Lloyd, Kells. Co. Meath: Medium Walk, Approx 1.5hours: Leaving Tesco carpark at 6.30pm. Meet at the Spire, R163 Oldcastle Road out of Kells. Walk commences at 7.15pm.

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. All welcome.

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

Regretted Death: The death has occurred of Patrick (Patsy) Reilly, Carrickgorman, Bailieborough.

Patrick (Patsy) Reilly, Carrickgorman, Bailieborough, Co Cavan passed away on Saturday, 18^th  May 2024 peacefully at Virginia Primary Care Centre, surrounded by his family. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Nancy, his family Caroline, Patrick (Ann-Marie) and Marion, brother, sister, grandchildren Brandon, Sarah, Kian, Craig, Calum, Kacey and Ava, extended family and friends.

 Patsy’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Monday 20^th  May and afterwards, Patsy’s remains were laid to rest in St. Ultan’s Cemetery, Killinkere.

Water Mains: Flushing: Dhuish Group Water Scheme are flushing the lines over the next week.   Any queries, please contact 087 6293035.

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: ‘Our Community Garden’ – Free art workshops for children aged 8-12 at Bailieborough Library, May 25th, 10:30-11:30 or 11:45-12:25. Call the Library to book: 042 966 5779.

Celebrating Bealtaine, you are invited to a FREE Creative Workshop with Happiness and Well Being Life Coach, Patricia Crimin, on Thursday 23rd May From 3pm-4:30pm. The workshop will focus on creative expression to enhance your health, happiness and well-being! Call 042 9665779 to book your place!

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!

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.

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: Hurling Club News

Club contacts;

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

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

Darkness into Light, Bailieborough: Well done to all who turned out on last Saturday morning at 4.15am ,huge thanks to local musician klara carolan who provided wonderful live music during the walk in different locations. A remarkable morning had by all.

Confirmation: Confirmation takes place in St. Anne’s Church on Saturday next, May 18^th with two ceremonies: At 11.00am: St. Felim’s N.S. and St. Patrick’s N.S.. At 3.00pm: St. Anne’s N.S. and The Model N.S. Principal celebrant will be Bishop Martin Hayes.

‘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.

Good Luck: Good Luck and Best Wishes are extended to the pupils of Bailieborough Community School who have their ‘Graduation Ceremony’ tonight, Wednesday, May 15^th.

Bailieborough Walking Group: 

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.

Wednesday, May 22^nd : Tower of Lloyd, Kells. Co. Meath: Medium Walk, Approx 1.5hours: Leaving Tesco carpark at 6.30pm. Meet at the Spire, R163 Oldcastle Road out of Kells. Walk commences at 7.15pm.

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

Water Mains: Flushing: Dhuish Group Water Scheme are flushing the lines over a two week period starting from Monday, 20^th  May.  Any queries, please contact 087 6293035.

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: ‘Our Community Garden’ – Free art workshops for children aged 8-12 at Bailieborough Library, May 25th, 10:30-11:30 or 11:45-12:25. Call the Library to book: 042 966 5779.

Celebrating Bealtaine, you are invited to a FREE Creative Workshop with Happiness and Well Being Life Coach, Patricia Crimin, on Thursday 23rd May From 3pm-4:30pm. The workshop will focus on creative expression to enhance your health, happiness and well-being! Call 042 9665779 to book your place!

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!

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.

Congratulations and Well Done: Congratulations and Well Done on a fantastic achievement for Tatiana Juricova with the news that she has qualified for the Ulster Schools Swimming Association training camp in Tenerife in October, as a result of her performance in the recent meet representing Bailieborough Community School.

Well done Tatiana

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

#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

#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

Club contacts;

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

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

‘Dawn Chorus’ Walk at the Castle Lake:

Sunday 28^th April. Meet at 5am at the lakeshore car park at Lear. Wear warm clothes. No dogs please. Tea and biscuits afterwards. All welcome.

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.

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.

Congratulations and Well Done: Congratulations to East Cavan Swimming Club members and students of Bailieborough Community School and Colaiste Dun a Ri,  Alana Carling, Aoibheann Taaffe, Kerry Buckland Morris, Lian Moore, Roisin Pierce and Tatiana Juricova on the super performances for Bailieborough Community School and Coláiste Dun a Rí on Saturday last, in the Ulster Schools Swimming Association’s Key Stage 3 and 4 Championships, held in the Ards Blair Mayne Well Being and Leisure Complex in Newtownards.

Well done to Lian and Tatiana reaching finals with Tatiana achieving bronze medals.

The Bailieborough Community School relay teams won bronze and silver medals (Alana, Aoibheann, Lian, Roisin and Tatiana). Well done ladies on some terrific results.

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:  Deepest Sympathy is extended to family Roisin McDonald (John), Mary Rita Daly (Cormac), Geraldine Gormley (Terry), Vincent (Annie), and Margaret Hawthorne (Robert), sister Rita Lynch, sister-in-law Mary, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, sixteen grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends on the death of Alice Clarke (née Lynch), Drumanespic, Bailieborough, Co Cavan, who passed away on Sunday, 14^th  April 2024, peacefully at Cavan General Hospital. Alice was predeceased by her husband Vincent, son Philip and daughter-in-law Paula.

Alice’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Church, Bailieborough on Wednesday, April 17^th and afterwards Alice’s remains were laid to rest in St. Bridgid’s Cemetery, Knockbride West (Tunnyduff).  

Bridge:  Bridge Results: Tuesday, April 9^th : First: Rena Coleman and Sean Kellegher. Second: Joy Jameson and Teresa O’Reilly. Third: Rose Brennan and Betty McCaffrey. Best Gross: Rena Coleman 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.

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. Annes National School, who received their First Communion last weekend. Students from St. Felim’s National School will receive their First Communion next Saturday morning at 11.00am.

Bailieborough Library: Book Club: Next meeting is on Tuesday next, 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.

Well Done: Well Done to local girl and Bailieborough Shamrocks player, Erelle O’ Sullivan and the Cavan Ladies Gaelic Football Under 14 squad who won the Platinum Ulster Final held in Castleblaney on Sunday last, when they defeated Tyrone by 3—11 to 2—7. Well done ladies.

Line Dancing: Beginning in the Courthouse, Lower Main Street, Bailieborough on Tuesday, May 7^th 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. Next month’s is on Wednesday, May 1^st.  No appointment is necessary.

Regretted Death: The death has occurred of Anne Smyth (née Reilly), Greaghlough, Bailieborough and formerly of Corlatt, Mullagh, Co. Cavan, unexpectedly but peacefully on Wednesday, the 17th April 2024 at her residence. Anne was predeceased by her husband Tom, sister Helen and her parents Anna May and John.

Anne will be sadly missed by her family Dermot (Audrey), Barry (Emer), Patrick (Claire) and Áine (Ciarán), her adored 10 grandchildren Tom, Sam, Anna, Joe, Sarah, Carrie, Ollie, Billy, Lucy and Evie, her sister Mary Frances and brothers Hugh and Gene, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.

Anne’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Mary’s Church, Cross on Sunday, April 21^st and afterwards, Anne’s remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

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.

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 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 GAA Club: East Cavan Gaels Hurling Club News 21st April 2024

Senior/county squads; Club Seniors had a good 2-18 to 2-15 win away to Banbridge in the Spring League on Sunday last to get their first win of the season.

The county men had an enthralling draw with favourites Fermanagh in Brewster Park on Saturday with Liam, Nickey, Jack Barry and Jack McGuinness all playing starring roles in a brilliant game. Next up is an away trip to play Lancashire.

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

County U17s had another good outing away to Fermanagh with Lee Barry playing well.

U8/10/12/14/16/18; Under 12/14/16 club training Wednesday time tbc on the astro at Bailieboro Celtic AFC.

Our U16s performed very well on their trip to Inniskeen on Monday last. They host Knockbridge on Monday at 7.45 in Killinkere.

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 time tbc astro at Bailieboro Celtic AFC.

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

Saturday; Lory Meagher Cup round 3 away to Lancashire time/venue 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.