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: 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 18th 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 25th 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 21st 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 15th.
Bailieborough Walking Group:
Wednesday May 15th: Girley Bog: Medium Walk. Approx 1.5 hours: Leaving Tesco carpark at 6.35pm. Walk commencing at Girley Bog at 7.15pm.
Wednesday, May 22nd : 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, 20th 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 28th 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 29th 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
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
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.
Darkness into Light, Bailieborough: ‘Darkness into Light’, Bailieborough will take place on the morning of Saturday next, May 11th 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 11th 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 10th 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 25th 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 21st 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 8th , 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 15th: 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 23rd : 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, 27th 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 3rd 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 28th 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 11th 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 29th 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
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
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 7th 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, 6th 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 9th, 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 16th : 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 7th 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 1st. 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 11th 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 11th 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 10th 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 3rd May and Saturday 4th May in the following locations;
Friday 3rd May in Supervalu between 11am and 3pm.
Saturday 4th 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
‘Dawn Chorus’ Walk at the Castle Lake:
Sunday 28th 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 7th 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 9th, 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, 14th 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 17th and afterwards Alice’s remains were laid to rest in St. Bridgid’s Cemetery, Knockbride West (Tunnyduff).
Bridge: Bridge Results: Tuesday, April 9th : 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 30th 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 7th 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 1st. 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 21st 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 11th at 4.15am.
REGISTRATION EVENING: We will be holding a registration on Friday 26th 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 11th 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 10th 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 3rd May and Saturday 4th May in the following locations;
Friday 3rd May in Supervalu between 11am and 3pm.
Saturday 4th 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.
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 23rd 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 9th, 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, 7th 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 9th and afterwards, Mary’s remains were laid to rest in Moynalty cemetery.
Bridge: Bridge Results: Tuesday, April 2nd, 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, 4th 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 8th , Ken’s remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery.
Bailieborough Library: Book Club: Next meeting is on Tuesday, April 30th 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 1st. 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 91st year on Thursday, April 4th, 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 7th 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 11th at 4.15am.
REGISTRATION EVENING: We will be holding a registration on Friday 26th 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 11th 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 10th 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 3rd May and Saturday 4th May in the following locations;
Friday 3rd May in Supervalu between 11am and 3pm.
Saturday 4th 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 14th 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.
