‘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.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade: A huge thank you to everyone that volunteered, donated and participated in the parade – it’s always great to see such a strong community spirit. Despite the inclement weather, the Bailieborough St. Patrick’s Day Parade attracted large crowds to view it. Local man, Shane McCloskey provided the pre-parade entertainment and M.C. for the day—Paddy Sheanon, kept the crowds amused  with his running commentary! This year, the Parade was more focused on the community, with many local groups and clubs participating. Also, a very welcome addition to the Parade was the visiting ‘New Life Choir’  Abaana—twenty children from Uganda—who provided uplifting singing in the dreary conditions. Irish Dancing, Rythmic Dance Twirlers, East Cavan Swimming Club, St. Annes N.S., the local Taekwondo Club, Bailieborough Tidy Towns, the local G.A.A. Hurling and Soccer Clubs were all very well represented in the Parade. Some lovely vintage cars and tractors were also there and all in all, it was a very good parade.

Congratulations to this years winners: Best Window – Clarke’s Albany,  Best Comedy Float – The Playcentre Kingscourt, Best Club – Taekwondo Club and Best Commercial Float – Mortimer Shopfitting.

 Also a special ‘Thank You’ to all the people involved in organising and marshalling the Parade. Well done !!

Palm Sunday and Holy Week: Next Sunday is Palm Sunday. Blessed Palm will be available at all Masses in St. Annes. Fresh Easter Water will be available on Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday. Please begin returning the Trocaire envelopes.

Confessions for Easter: Individual Confessions will take place in St. Annes on Tuesday, March 26^th from 7—8pm and on Holy Saturday from 12—1pm.  A Communal Reconcilation Service will take place in Virginia on Thursday, March 21^st at 7.30pm.

Bailieborough ‘Active Age’ Group: Next social meeting is on Tuesday, March 26^th in the Courthouse from 2pm to 4pm. A warm welcome to all.

Annual Niamh Crosby Memorial Run: The annual Niamh Crosby Memorial Run will take place on Easter Sunday, March 31^st, 2024. Registration will take place at Enagh House, on the Bailieborough/Virginia Rd., from 10am and the run will commence at 12 noon. All bikes welcome and entry fee is €20.

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 wife Julia, sons Brendan, Martin and Kevin, daughter Catherina, daughters-in-law Helen, Claudia and Barbara, son-in-law Darren, his ten adored grandchildren, brothers Tommy, Paddy and John, sisters Kathleen and Margaret, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends on the death of Brendan Shevlin, Nolagh, Shercock, Co. Cavan and formerly of Drumconrath, Co. Meath, who passed away  on Tuesday, 12^th  March 2024, peacefully at Cavan General Hospital. Brendan was predeceased by his brothers Peter, Eugene and sister Anna.

Brendan’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Church, Bailieborough on Thursday, March 14^th and afterwards, Brendan’s remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery.

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

Bridge: Bridge Results: Tuesday, March 5^th: 1^st: Sean Kellegher and Betty Mccafferty.  2^nd: Kathy O’Sullivan and Rosaleen Mackey, 3rd : Olive Kellet and Rosaleen Keegan. Best Gross:  Sean Kellegher andBetty Mccafferty. Results For  27th Febuary 2024.1st Mary Cronin and Rena Coleman. 2^Nd: Marie Mcnicholas and Marese Liggan. 3^rd: Joy Jameson and Teresa O’Reilly. Best Gross: Joy Jameson and Teresa O’Reilly. 

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

Regretted Death:  Deepest Sympathy is extended to children Nicole, Anthony and Barry, grandchildren Kyle, Christian, Aaron, Alex, Ryan, Charlotte and Nathan, daughters-in-law Elizabeth and Aoife, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends on the death of Philomena Hill (née Nugent), Curkish, Bailieborough, Co Cavan and formerly of Lucan, Co Dublin, who passed away on Friday,  8^th  March 2024, peacefully at Naas General Hospital. Philomena was predeceased by her husband Tony.

Philomena’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Monday, March 11^th , followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Bailieborough Library: Next Library Book Club meeting is on Tuesday, March 26^th at 6.30pm. New members are always welcome

Add a new dimension to your walking with Activator Poles, which are now available to borrow at the Library. There will be a FREE demonstration on how to use the activator poles on Wednesday, March 20^th  at 12pm at the Library, and all are welcome.

Time for Easter colouring Cavan County Library Service . Lovely Easter eggs up for grabs. Get your entry form at the library desk – closing date is March 26^th !

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

Bailieborough Tidy Towns: Date to remember. Big Clean up / litter picking day on Saturday, April 6^th .

Careers: Thinking of changing career, need advice on careers, educational needs, CV help, interview skills – CMETB (Cavan Monaghan Education and Training Board) will facilitate a FREE drop in service at the Library on the last Wednesday of each month from 2.15pm-4.30pm. This month’s is on Wednesday, March 27^th .  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 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:East Cavan Gaels Hurling Club News 18th March 2024: Senior; NHL 3A , Cavan 2-13, Monaghan 0-13.

Another fabulous result for the County side as the win secures higher level hurling for 2025 and qualification for a semi final v Sligo next weekend. Happy days indeed and our clubmen again to the fore. Long may it last!

Cavan U20s now prepare for their All Ireland Championship which will be a semi final v the winners of the Longford/ Monaghan on the first weekend of April.

Our Seniors will return to training this coming Thursday 21^st March on the astro at Bailieboro Celtic at 8pm as the Spring League fast approaches.

New club app; We now have our own app. Look up East Cavan Gaels Hurling Club wherever you get your apps!

Membership is now due and can be done through the app; We remind all that membership is now due and we’d like to have it done before the Easter Holidays begin in earnest next weekend with the cut off date the following week.

U8/10/12/14/16/18; This week sees the final week of the After School hurling programme in both Shercock and Mullagh on Wednesday and Thursday respectively. We will move to “club mode” training after the Easter break.

U12/14/16 club training continues on Mondays 7-8pm on the astro at Bailieboro Celtic AFC. New players are always very welcome.

 U17s county training continues in preparation for the Celtic Challenge.

The week ahead; Wednesday; After school hurling Shercock AC. Up to 3rd class 3.30pm, 4th-6th class 4.30pm.

Thursday; After school hurling Mullagh Community Sports Centre. Up to 3rd class 3.30pm. Club U12/14/16 8pm astro Bailieboro Celtic AFC.

Saturday; NHL 3A semi final away v Sligo time/day/venue TBC.