‘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.

‘Jims’ Day’–Golf Tournament in Memory of Jim Gorman: The Event in Memory of Jim Gorman,will be taking place at Mannan Castle Golf Club, Donaghmoyne, Carrickmacross, on this Saturday, April 13^th 2024. Tee Times are from 11.00am to 1.00pm. Entry fees are €35 per player and €140 per team.

Proceeds in aid of the Oncology Unit in Cavan General Hospital.

We would greatly appreciate your support, open to golfers and non golfers.

For entry give Tommy (086 084 6991), Kieran (087 796 4844) or Brian (085 843 0562) a call.

Crime Prevention Talk: A Crime Prevention talk by the Crime Prevention Officer, Mick Duffy, and Garda Lisa Stevens will take place the Library on Friday, April 12^th at 10.45am. FREE advice on how to protect your home and family. All welcome!

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.

Congratulations: Congratulations and Well Done to the Friends of Castle Lake and Catchment area who emerged victorious in the Contribution to Local Heritage and Biodiversity category at the Cavan County Council’s Cathaoirleach’s Awards held in the Cavan Crystal Hotel on Thursday night last, 4^th  April.

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.

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:  The death has occurred of Kevin Lynch, late of Ardmone, Mountain Lodge, Cootehill, Co. Cavan, on Wednesday, 27^th  March 2024, peacefully surrounded by his adoring family. Kevin was predeceased by his devoted wife Bonnie. Deeply regretted by his loving family, his daughters Mary Doyle (Farrell), Veronica Smith (Martin), Nuala Rogers (Kieran), Eithne Cooney (Paul), Eileen Church (Pete), Margaret Donohoe (Michael), Una Rogers (Noel), Carmel Lynch and Majella Sheridan (Damien), his adored 22 grandchildren, sons-in-law, his sister Alice Clarke and Rita Lynch, sister-in-law Mary Lynch, nephews, nieces and extended family.

Kevin’s Funeral Mass took place on Easter Sunday in St.Brigid’s Church, Knockbride West and afterwards, Kevins remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

Bridge:  Bridge Results: Tuesday, March 26^th : First: Brendan Gavin and Colette Gavin. Second: Tom Moran and John McGahan. Third: Olive Kellet and Rosaleen  Keegan. Best Gross : Tom Moran and John McGahan.

Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening in the Bailie Hotel at 7.30pm 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: Deepest Sympathy is extended to children Paul, Shay, Linda, Ciara and Elaine, grandchildren Jennifer, Sarah, Grace, Lorna, Rachel, Anna, Dean, Joanne, Michelle, Cormac, Oisin, Darragh, Sean, Matthew, Eoin, Niamh, Aoife, Liam, Ella and Alex, and great grand children Luke, Holly-Ann, Annie, Maisie, Abel, Leo, Zach, Luke, Hannah, Ezra, sons-in-law, Pat, Brian and Tam, daughter-in-law, Grainne, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends on the death of James (Jim, Jem Jem) Fitzpatrick, Greentrees Road, Dublin 12/ Bailieborough. Co. Cavan, who passed away on Wednesday, 27^th  March peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff at Parke House Nursing Home, Kilcock, surrounded by his loving family.

James was predeceased by his adored wife Phyllis and daughter Anne.

James’s Funeral Mass took place on Tuesday, 2^nd  April, in the Holy Spirit Church, Greenhills and afterwards, James’s remains were laid to rest in St. Anne’s Cemetery, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan. 

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 Kathleen O’Brien (née Higgins) in her 97^th  year, Beglieve, Bailieborough, Co.Cavan, who passed away on Wednesday 3^rd  April 2024, peacefully at her residence, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Kathleen was predeceased by her husband Peter (P), her brothers John, Matt and Pete and her sisters Bridget, Margaret and Mary.

Deeply regretted by her loving daughter Ann Kavanagh, son-in-law Barry and grandson Brian, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Kathleen’s Funeral Mass took place in St.Brigid’s Church, Knockbride West, on Friday, April 5^th and afterwards, Kathleen’s remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

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.

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 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 News: 7th April 2024

Senior/county squads; The Seniors got the season up and running when going down to defeat to a well drilled Craobh Rua side in the Spring League. Next up is a home game v St. Malachys on Sunday next. Special congratulations to both Cian O’Brien and Philip McKeon who made their adult debuts today moving up from many years in the juvenile ranks.

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 this coming Saturday in Kingspan Breffni.

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

County U17s had their first run out in the Celtic Challenge going down to Louth in the first round.

County U15s had a good game v Louth on Friday last with East Cavan Gaels men performing very well.

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

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

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

Saturday; Lory Meagher Cup round 1 v Warwickshire 2pm Kingspan Breffni.

Sunday;.Adult spring league v St. Malachys 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.