Bailieborough News. November 27th 2023. Matthew J. Cullen.
Bailieborough Red Cross: The Bailieborough Branch are celebrating after winning two awards at the recent IRC National volunteer Awards in Dublin earlier this month. The Branch won the overall Branch of the Year and the overall Volunteer Award went to Emily O’Halloran, our Branch Chairperson. The branch want to acknowledge the donations from some local businesses for our Defibrillator fund – A CFR training session will take place on Thursday, 7th December at 7.15 at the Bailie Hotel, to train up staff from local businesses, who have donated money to the fund on how to preform CPR and use the Defibrillator in the event of a cardiac arrest. Donations are still welcome from businesses in the town. Contact Julie on 086 8968928 or by email. treasurer.cavan@irishredcross.com to book a session.
East Cavan Swimming Club: Another great day for our club on Saturday last. Delighted to welcome our PTL sponsor. Joey McEneney, JME Advanced Construction, who came to see us off on Saturday morning, especially his niece Sarah McIntyre.
We had a great welcome from the Mid Ulster Swimming Club, we had a wonderful competitive meet and are happy to report that we won!!
Thank you so much to all the parents who helped, to Janis and Aoife for coaching and as always, the fantastic swimmers for the effort, team support and enthusiasm.
Magherafelt and Cookstown were looking festive for our journey.
Looking forward to our final one next Saturday.
Bailieborough Group of Parishes: Christmas Programme: There’s something for everyone this Christmas at the Bailieborough Group of Parishes. A warm welcome to all.
Saturday, 9th December: 11:30am in Bailieborough -‘A Quiet Christmas’.This is a quiet service, in preparation for the Christmas celebrations, that gives space for reflection, prayer and healing for those grieving or otherwise saddened at Christmas time. It is of course open to anyone who wants quiet prayer and worship at Christmas.
4-6pm in Bailieborough Hall –‘Messy Church’.
Sunday 17th December: 10:30am in Knockbride ‘Carols for All’.
1:30pm in Mullagh ‘Carols for All’.
7pm in Bailieborough ‘Traditional Carols’ – A united carol service for the whole community.
Saturday 24th December – Christmas Eve
7pm, Mullagh- Holy Communion.
8:40pm Shercock – Holy Communion.
Sunday 25th December – Christmas Day: 10:00am ,Bailieborough – Holy Communion,11:30am, Knockbride – Holy Communion.
Sunday 31st December 2023: United New Year’s Eve Service in Bailieborough Church at 10:45am. No other services in the group.
Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd presents ‘A Christmas Reflection’ on Friday, December 8th at 8.30pm at the old Post Office on Main Street. Everyone welcome.
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.
Santa Claus is Coming to Town!: On Sunday next, December 3rd, Santa Claus will be back in town at Trinity Church Hall on the Virginia Road from 2.00pm to 5.00pm, followed bt Santa turning on the Christmas Lights at the Market Square at 6.00pm. All welcome.
First Communion Enrolment: First Communion enrolment will take place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Sunday morning next, December 3rd at 10.00am.
Bridge Results: Tuesday, November 21st : First: Joy Jameson and Tony Carolan, Second: Kathleen McCardle and Tom Moran. Third: Patty Clarke and Mary Lynch. Best Gross: Joy Jameson and Tony Carolan.
Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening in the Bailie Hotel at 7.30pm and new members are always welcome.
Christmas Day Swim: This year is the 30th year of the Christmas Day Swim in Bailieborough. Sponsorship Cards are available from reception in Bailieborough Leisure Centre or by calling Brendan on 087 275 8890, Mary on 086 068 8714 or any MS Cavan committee member.
Christmas Tractor Run: Ballinamoney Parents Association are having a Christmas Lights Tractor Run on Sunday 10th December. Join us for an afternoon of tractors and treats! All to raise funds for our school activities and hopefully a new PA system.
Registration is in St Mary’s Hall, Tierworker from 11.30am with the Run to kick off from 12.30pm.
Refreshments and Raffle on the day.
All Vintage Vehicles welcome, why not go along and give them your support !!
Water Mains Flushing: The Dhuish Group Water Scheme are flushing the lines over a two week period, continuing until Monday, December 4th . Any queries contact 087 6293035.
Bailieborough Library: Saturday, December 2nd:Family Day events at Library: Launch of Christmas colouring competition; Christmas Craft Workshop 10.30am-12pm for children aged 8-12 years; ‘Elf on the Shelf’ Musical workshop 2.30pm-3.30pm for children aged 4+ ; Christmas Poetry Workshop 4pm-5pm for children aged 8yrs-12yrs. Booking is essential for all events at 042 9665779, and places are limited.
Chess Club starting in the Library on Friday, January 12th, 2024 from 4.15pm-5.15pm for children aged 7+. All enquiries to Daniel at 087 9271883.
Booking essential and places are limited – ring 042 9665779.
Library Craft Group every Friday at 10.30am-12.30pm. Enjoy a chat and a cuppa whilst sharing ideas. All Welcome!
Coffee Morning and Cake Sale: There will be a cake sale and coffee morning in Bailieborough Church of Ireland Parish Hall on Saturday 2nd December from 11am onward. All welcome, we would love to see you there.
Bailieborough Craft Group: The Group meets every Friday from 10am-12.30pm in the Library and new members are always welcome regardless of talents or skills.
Co. Cavan Climate Action Plan: A copy of the Cavan County Council DRAFT Climate Action Plan 2024-2029 is available to view at the Library, and drop in Public Consultation will take place at Library on Wednesday, November 29th from 2.15pm-4.15pm. All welcome to drop in and have a say!
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 first Wednesday—please note the change of day— of each month from 2pm-4.30pm. The advisors will be present on Wednesday, December 6th. 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.
Bailieborough Tidy Towns: In a ‘Town Centre First’ initiative, Bailieborough Tidy Towns and Bailieborough Community School students have been planting bulbs around Bailieborough to bring a splash of colour to the town come springtime. They were joined by Councillors Sarah O’Reilly and Paddy McDonald and Caroline Brady, Cavan County Council, Town Regeneration Officer.
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.
Bailieborough Shamrocks G.F.C.:
Please remember that the Shamrocks Bingo takes place in the Club House at St. Anne’s Park and also online every Tuesday at 8.00pm. Great prizes to be won!
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 –Table Quiz; This Friday 1st December in The Square Bar, Bailieborough. This is always a good social occasion as well as a good fundraiser for the club. All support is much appreciated.
Senior; Seniors preparing for Cavan league final which will be on the 9th December at 2pm with venue tbc.
Colin Gargan, Rory Farrell, Cian McEntee, Jack Barry and Nicky Kenny who, along with Canice Maher and Tadhg Barry, representing East Cavan Gaels Hurling collected their National Hurling League winners medals from Cavan County Board on Friday last in the Hotel Kilmore after their fine achievement in the Spring. Not often National hurling titles come our way and great to see our club so well represented. And to top it off Canice collected the “Hurler of the Year” award which is very much well deserved for his immense work with both club and county.
A proud night for family, friends and club. Well done lads!
U17/15/13/11/9/7; The U17s will train with the Seniors for the remainder of the season.
Under 7 and Under 9s are now in the new after school programme and/or Killinkere indoors.
After school hurling; After school hurling finishes for this year in Mullagh on Thursday and Shercock on Friday. Last club U7/9 training indoors on Saturday in Killinkere.
The week ahead;Thursday; After school hurling Mullagh. Up to 3rd class 3.30pm.
Friday; After school hurling Shercock. Up to 3rd class 3.30pm. 4th-6th class 4.30pm. Table Quiz, Square Bar Bailieborough.
Saturday; Indoor club training Killinkere. U7 1pm. U9 2pm.
Club contacts;
U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.
U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.
Bailieborough News. November 20th 2023. Matthew J. Cullen.
Diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh: This Sunday, 26th November Canon Richard Waller will be installed as Prebendary of Annagh and the Venerable Ian Horner will be installed as Archdeacon of Kilmore. The service will take place at 4pm in Kilmore Cathedral. It will be wonderful to see you there!
New Board Members Needed: Bailieborough Resource childcare are actively seeking new directors and members to join our Board of Management / Trustees.
We are a community based service run by a voluntary Board of Management. The Board of Management is made up of a mixture of parents of children attending the service, local interested people and people that have skills and knowledge that are particularly useful on a board. (Such skills might include budgeting, accounting, childcare management, human resources, management experience etc.)
If you think you might interested in becoming a member or director of our BOM, please email bailieboroughresourcehouse@gmail.com with an expression of interest.
Bailieborough Gardening Club: The next meeting of the Bailieborough Gardening Club will take place on Monday, November 27th at 8.00pm, in the Bailieborough Business Centre, Shercock Road. Cathal Brady from Annalee Organics will advise on how to prepare gardens for the winter and speak about the benefits of organic growing. Refreshments and raffle on the night. All welcome.
Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd presents ‘A Christmas Reflection’ on Friday, December 8th at 8.30pm at the old Post Office on Main Street. Everyone welcome.
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 Results: Tuesday, November 14th: First: Geraldine Columb and Michael Mc Nicholas. Second: Sean Kellegher and Vera Bell. Third: Joy Jameson and Teresa O’ Reilly. Best Gross: Joy Jameson and Teresa O’Reilly. Next Week is the Bee O’ Reilly Charity Cup, everybody welcome. Start 7. 15 pm.
Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening in the Bailie Hotel at 7.30pm and new members are always welcome.
Parish Meeting: Mass Count: The Pastoral Council will do a ‘Head Count’ of Mass attendance in all the Churches in the Parish on the weekend of 25/26 November. Another count will be held in the New Year. This is to assess Mass attendance in each Church.
Indoor Bowling: Indoor Bowling continues in the Community Centre, Bailieborough on Wednesday evenings at 8.00pm. New members welcome and free tuition for beginners will be provided.
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to sister Tilly Thompson (Tunnyduff), sister-in-law Doris, brother-in-law John, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-niece and great-great-nephew, extended family and friends in the UK and Ireland on the death of George Leinster, Carnagarve, and formerly of Pottleduff, Bailieborough, Co Cavan and Nottingham, UK, who passed away suddenly at his residence on Tuesday,14th November 2023.
George was predeceased by his mother Margaret, father Joseph and brothers William (Jim), Thomas (Stanley) and Joseph Newell.
George’s Funeral Service took place in Trinity Presbyterian Church, Bailieborough on Saturday, November 18th , which was followed by burial afterwards in Urcher Graveyard, Bailieborough.
Water Mains Flushing: The Dhuish Group Water Scheme are flushing the lines over a two week period, continuing until Monday, December 4th . Any queries contact 087 6293035.
Wildlife Photography Exhibition: Local wildlife photographer, Colette Gemmell opened her stunning solo photography exhibition, titled ‘Seconds Nature’, at Bailieborough courthouse on Saturday evening last.
The exhibition can be viewed can be viewed from 9-5 pm on Wednesday, 9-2.30pm on Thursday and Friday 9-5pm.
Bailieborough Library: Saturday, December 2nd:Family Day events at Library: Launch of Christmas colouring competition; Christmas Craft Workshop 10.30am-12pm for children aged 8-12 years; ‘Elf on the Shelf’ Musical workshop 2.30pm-3.30pm for children aged 4+ ; Christmas Poetry Workshop 4pm-5pm for children aged 8yrs-12yrs. Booking is essential for all events at 042 9665779, and places are limited.
FREE “Elf on the Shelf” themed music workshop facilitated by The Mobile Music School at the Library on Saturday, December 2nd from 2.30-3.30pm for children aged 4+ and parents. The workshop is an excellent way to promote music in young children, while soaking up the magic of Christmas!
Booking essential and places are limited – ring 042 9665779.
In November the Bailieborough Reading Group will be reading ‘The Searcher’ by Tana French. Copies of the book are available in the Library and the next meeting of the Book Club will take place in the Library on Tuesday, November 28th at 6.30pm.
Library Craft Group every Friday at 10.30am-12.30pm. Enjoy a chat and a cuppa whilst sharing ideas. All Welcome!
Coffee Morning and Cake Sale: There will be a cake sale and coffee morning in Bailieborough Church of Ireland Parish Hall on Saturday 2nd December from 11am onward. All welcome, we would love to see you there.
Bailieborough Craft Group: The Group meets every Friday from 10am-12.30pm in the Library and new members are always welcome regardless of talents or skills.
Best of Luck: Best of luck to former Bailieboro Celtic player, Lucie Gibson and her Ulster team mates, who will be competing in the 2023 FAI Schools Under 15 Girls’ Interprovincial Tournament taking place in Dublin next weekend.
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 first Wednesday—please note the change of day— of each month from 2pm-4.30pm. The advisors will be present on Wednesday, December 6th. No appointment is necessary.
Link Credit Union: Scholarship Fund: Link Credit Union Ltd have launched their Scholarship Grant Scheme (worth €1,000) which is open to all student members who are currently in 3rd Level education. Application forms are available in Kingscourt, Bailieborough and Cootehill offices or can be downloaded through the website www.linkcu.ie. For further information please contact 042-9675000.
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.
East Cavan Swim Club:Calling all parents / guardians to join us at our Annual General Meeting on Thursday next, 23rd November at 8.00pm, in the Hotel Bailie.
Our club is going from strength to strength every year , we are delighted to welcome many new members in recent years- please come and hear how your club works including the Head Coach report and the year reports of the voluntary committee.
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.
Bailieborough Shamrocks G.F.C.: The ‘Shamrocks are holding a ‘Country Night and Disco’ in the Clubhouse in St. Anne’s Park on this Friday evening, November 24th. Music on the night will be provided by, Kelan Browne and D.J. Gareth Mulhall and the event will commence at 9.30pm. All welcome.
Please remember that the Shamrocks Bingo takes place in the Club House at St. Anne’s Park and also online every Tuesday at 8.00pm. Great prizes to be won!
Walk, Jog or Run: Now that the evenings are getting short again we will be starting back, 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 20th November 2023:
Senior, U17/15/13/11/9/7;
Seniors preparing for Cavan league final which will likely be in two weeks time.
The U17s will train with the Seniors for the remainder of the season.
The U15s will train on alternate Tuesdays with Cavan GAA coaches on the 3G at Kingspan Breffni and train with us on the alternate Mondays.
U11/13s will train at Kingspan Breffni on Tuesday 6.30-7.30.
Under 7 and Under 9s are now in the new after school programme and/or Killinkere indoors.
Inter county CCC proposal; We are both disappointed and concerned at proposals from National GAA in conjunction with local units to consider the removal of County sides from NHL from 2025.
If people understood the utter madness it is at times, to be hurling they would have a better understanding as to why it fails.
It is set up to fail, the Association sets it up to fail at both national and local level. It’s in the way! Something to be swept aside at the first opportunity. Children are not given the opportunity to even play the game as it “gets in the way”!
We keep going! We love the game thankfully and we love those who play it with us as they are made of the stuff you want from leaders, heart, strength of character, resilience in the face of incredible challenges. These players are the best of us. If we’re going into the trenches these are the people we look for. The same in Louth, Leitrim, Longford, Fermanagh, etc.
The structure needs to change. Children love hurling when given the opportunity to play but unfortunately the Association would rather they never get that opportunity.
The absurdity of that statement alone should force real and meaningful change!
After school hurling; After school hurling continues in Mullagh on Thursdays and Shercock on Fridays. Club U7/9/12 training indoors on Saturdays in Killinkere.
Table Quiz; Save the date. Friday 1st December in The Square Bar, Bailieborough. This is always a good social occasion as well as a good fundraiser for the club. All support is much appreciated.
The week ahead;
Thursday; After school hurling Mullagh. Up to 3rd class 3.30pm.
Friday; After school hurling Shercock. Up to 3rd class 3.30pm. 4th-6th class 4.30pm.
Saturday; Indoor club training Killinkere. U7 1pm. U9 2pm. U12 3pm.
Club contacts;
U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.
U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.
Bailieborough News. November 13th 2023. Matthew J. Cullen.
Congratulations and Well Done: Congratulations to all the Branch members of the Bailieborough Red Cross on winning this year’s ‘Branch of the Year Award’ at the National Awards ceremony, held in Croke Park on Saturday last, November 11th.
And also Congratulations to Emily O Halloran on winning this year’s over all award, of ‘Volunteer of the Year’. Well done to everybody for having such a terrific organisation in our community.
New Board Members Needed: Bailieborough Resource childcare are actively seeking new directors and members to join our Board of Management / Trustees.
We are a community based service run by a voluntary Board of Management. The Board of Management is made up of a mixture of parents of children attending the service, local interested people and people that have skills and knowledge that are particularly useful on a board. (Such skills might include budgeting, accounting, childcare management, human resources, management experience etc.)
If you think you might interested in becoming a member or director of our BOM, please email bailieboroughresourcehouse@gmail.com with an expression of interest.
Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd presents ‘A Christmas Reflection’ on Friday, December 8th at 8.30pm at the old Post Office on Main Street. Everyone welcome.
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 Results: Tuesday, October 31st 2023– 1st : Mary Cronin and Rena Coleman. 2nd : Kathleen Mcardle and Mary Lynch. 3Rd : Olive Kellett and Rosaleen Keegan. Best Gross: Olive Kellett and Rosaleen Keegan.
Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening in the Bailie Hotel at 7.30pm and new members are always welcome.
Parish Meeting: The Bishop has asked Parishes to hold a Public Parish meeting to discuss the issues raised in his recent Pastoral letter. The letter can be read on www.kilmorediocese.ie if you have not seen it. The Parish Pastoral Council have decided to hold two meetings in each side of the Parish at the following times: Bailieborough: Monday next, November 20th at 8.00pm in the Bailie Hotel and Shercock/Killann: Thursday, November 23rd at 8.00pm in St. Patrick’s Hall, Shercock. Each meeting will last for an hour and a half.
Mass Count: The Pastoral Council will do a ‘Head Count’ of Mass attendance in all the Churches in the Parish on the weekend of 25/26 November. Another count will be held in the New Year. Tis is to assess Mass attendance in each Church.
Indoor Bowling: Indoor Bowling continues in the Community Centre, Bailieborough on Wednesday evenings at 8.00pm. New members welcome and free tuition for beginners will be provided.
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to family Robert (Kathleen), Evelyn (John), Yvonne and Douglas on the death of William (Willie) Smyth
Lisball, Bailieborough, Cavan, who passed away Peacefully, in his 100th year, surrounded by his family, at Fairlawns Nursing Home, Bailieborough, on Monday, November 6th 2023.
Willie is survived by his family and grandchildren Sophia, Pamela, Rachael, Ann-Marie, Andrew, Robert, Niall and his great grandchildren Chloe and Conor. Sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Willie was predeceased by his wife Ina May (nee Fitzgerald), his son-in-law Tom, his brother Robbie and sister Margaret.
Willie’s Funeral Service took place on Wednesday, 8th November, in Bailieborough Parish Church and afterwards, Willie’s remains were laid to rest in the adjoining graveyard.
‘Seconds Nature’: ‘Seconds Nature’ is the title of the first solo exhibition of wildlife photography by local photographer, Colette Gemmill. The exhibition will be hosted by Bailieborough Hub and the opening night will take place in Bailieborough Courthouse on Saturday next, November 18th at 7.00pm. All welcome.
Water Mains Flushing: The Dhuish Group Water Scheme are flushing the lines over a two week period starting from Monday next, 20th November. Any queries contact 087 6293035
Bailieborough Library: In November the Bailieborough Reading Group will be reading ‘The Searcher’ by Tana French. Copies of the book are available in the Library and the next meeting of the Book Club will take place in the Library on Tuesday, November 28th at 6.30pm.
Library Craft Group every Friday at 10.30am-12.30pm. Enjoy a chat and a cuppa whilst sharing ideas. All Welcome!
Donations to local groups and orginations:Following the completion of the Halloween ‘Scary Walk’ and related activities, the organisers were able to make the following donations, to local Community groups: they donated €500 to each of these groups: Bailieborough Tidy Towns, Bailieborough Men’s Shed, Bailieborough Creative Hub, Bailieborough Swimming area at the Town Lake and the Transition year students at Bailieborough Community School. The remainder of the funds raised will go towards the Bailieborough Christmas Lights. A huge ‘Thank You’ to everyone who helped out in any way.
Bailieborough Craft Group: The Group meets every Friday from 10am-12.30pm in the Library and new members are always welcome regardless of talents or skills.
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 first Wednesday—please note the change of day— of each month from 2pm-4.30pm. The advisors will be present on Wednesday, December 6th. No appointment is necessary.
Link Credit Union: Scholarship Fund: Link Credit Union Ltd have launched their Scholarship Grant Scheme (worth €1,000) which is open to all student members who are currently in 3rd Level education. Application forms are available in Kingscourt, Bailieborough and Cootehill offices or can be downloaded through the website www.linkcu.ie. For further information please contact 042-9675000.
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.
East Cavan Swim Club: Calling all parents / guardians to join us at our Annual General Meeting on Thursday 23rd November at 8.00pm, in the Hotel Bailie.
Our club is going from strength to strength every year , we are delighted to welcome many new members in recent years- please come and hear how your club works including the Head Coach report and the year reports of the voluntary committee.
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.
Bailieborough Shamrocks G.F.C.: The ‘Shamrocks are holding a ‘Country Night and Disco’ in the Clubhouse in St. Anne’s Park on Friday, November 24th. Music on the night will be provided by, Kelan Browne and D.J. Gareth Mulhall and the event will commence at 9.30pm. All welcome.
On Sunday next, November 19th there will be a Juvenile Quiz in the Clubhouse at 3pm. This quiz will cater for 10 – 16 year olds with 2 categories. 10-13 yr olds and 13-16 yr olds. This promises to be great fun for all ! Prizes on the day !!! All welcome.
Please remember that the Shamrocks Bingo takes place in the Club House at St. Anne’s Park and also online every Tuesday at 8.00pm. Great prizes to be won!
Walk, Jog or Run: Now that the evenings are getting short again we will be starting back, 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 13th November 2023
Senior, U17/15/13/11/9/7; Seniors preparing for Cavan league final which will likely be in two weeks time.
The U17s will train with the Seniors for the remainder of the season.
The U15s will train on alternate Tuesdays with Cavan GAA coaches on the 3G at Kingspan Breffni and train with us on the alternate Mondays.
U11/13s will train at Kingspan Breffni Tuesday next week.
Under 7 and Under 9s are now in the new after school programme.
Inter county CCC proposal; We are both disappointed and concerned at proposals from National GAA in conjunction with local units, to consider the removal of County sides from NHL from 2025. As we are from the county that had no county team for many years due to a lack of both foresight and development we are keenly aware of the damage that a proposal like this will have on hurling development going forward and we hope that common sense will prevail and hurling will get the respect it deserves.
After school hurling;
After school hurling continues in Mullagh on Thursdays and Shercock on Fridays. Club U7/9/12 training will return indoors from Saturday in Killinkere.
Table Quiz; Save the date. Friday 1st December in The Square Bar, Bailieborough. This is always a good social occasion as well as a good fundraiser for the club. All support is much appreciated.
The week ahead;
Thursday; After school hurling Mullagh. Up to 3rd class 3.30pm.
Friday; After school hurling Shercock. Up to 3rd class 3.30pm. 4th-6th class 4.30pm.
Saturday; Indoor club training Killinkere. U7 1pm. U9 2pm. U12 3pm.
Club contacts;
U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.
U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.
Bailieborough News. November 6th 2023. Matthew J. Cullen.
Bailieborough Model School: Air Fryer Cookery Demo:
Air Fryer Cookery Demo being held on this Friday, November 10th in Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA clubhouse (A82W654) at 8pm by Bailieborough Model School Parents Association.
Come and see some quick and healthy family friendly recipes, cooked on the night, sample the food and a raffle on the night to win an airfryer and other spot prizes.
Admission €10 on the door.
A great night to be had. Tea,Coffee and light refreshments served on the night. All 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.
Social Day Centre: The next get-together of the Bailieborough Social Day Centre will take place on Wednesday, November 8th at 3.00pm, the Hotel Bailie. All welcome.
November Remembrance: Mass to remember parishioners, who have passed away since last November will be held on Saturday, November 11th at 7.00pm, in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough. Please let concerned families know.
Bridge Results: Tuesday, October 24th 2023: 1st ,Mary Cronin.and Rena Cronin. 2nd Kathleen Mcardle.and Mary Lynch. 3rd Rosaleen Mackey and Kathy O’Sullivan, 4th Colette Gavin and Brendan Gavin. Best Gross: Rosaleen Mackey and Kathy O’Sullivan. Congrats and well played everyone.
Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening in the Bailie Hotel at 7.30pm and new members are always welcome.
Indoor Bowling: Indoor Bowling continues in the Community Centre, Bailieborough on Wednesday evenings at 8.00pm. New members welcome and free tuition for beginners will be provided.
‘Seconds Nature’: ‘Seconds Nature’ is the title of the first solo exhibition of wildlife photography by local photographer, Colette Gemmill. The exhibition will be hosted by Bailieborough Hub and the opening night will take place in Bailieborough Courthouse on Saturday, November 18th at 7.00pm. All welcome.
Bailieborough Library: In November the Bailieborough Reading Group will be reading ‘The Searcher’ by Tana French. Copies of the book are available in the Library and the next meeting of the Book Club will take place in the Library on Tuesday, November 28th at 6.30pm.
Library Craft Group every Friday at 10.30am-12.30pm. Enjoy a chat and a cuppa whilst sharing ideas. All Welcome!
Halloween ‘Scary Night’: Huge ‘Thank You’ to the over 800 people who walked our ‘Scary Walk’ on last Monday night, October 30th. Well done to everyone for your time in the setting up of the event. Thanks to main sponsor, Link Credit Union, Bailieborough also The Pigs Tale for hot tea, coffee and treats and DJ Garreth and winners of fancy dress . Winners from last Monday night’s ‘Scary Walk’ event draw were: Yvonne Clarke- Tina’s beauty gift, Stuart Clarke-Bailieboro Leisure Centre gym and swim voucher, Sinead Farrell-Angies hair voucher, Anna O’Driscoll-Bailie Stores doll, Joseph Johnson-Bailie Stores dinosaur, Ollie O’Reilly- Market Stall colouring book and twistables, Freya Liggan- Market Stall colouring book and twistables and Martin Brady -John Finnegan Drapers thermal socks. Again many, many thanks to you all for braving the terrible weather and for making the event such a great success.
Bailieborough Craft Group: The Group meets every Friday from 10am-12.30pm in the Library and new members are always welcome regardless of talents or skills.
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 first Wednesday—please note the change of day— of each month from 2pm-4.30pm. The advisors will be present on Wednesday, December 6th. No appointment is necessary.
Link Credit Union: Scholarship Fund: Link Credit Union Ltd have launched their Scholarship Grant Scheme (worth €1,000) which is open to all student members who are currently in 3rd Level education. Application forms are available in Kingscourt, Bailieborough and Cootehill offices or can be downloaded through the website www.linkcu.ie. For further information please contact 042-9675000.
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.
East Cavan Swim Club: Calling all parents / guardians to join us at our Annual General Meeting on Thursday 23rd November at 8.00pm, in the Hotel Bailie.
Our club is going from strength to strength every year , we are delighted to welcome many new members in recent years- please come and hear how your club works including the Head Coach report and the year reports of the voluntary committee.
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.
Bailieborough Shamrocks G.F.C.: The ‘Shamrocks are holding a ‘Country Night and Disco’ in the Clubhouse in St. Anne’s Park on Friday, November 24th. Music on the night will be provided by, Kelan Browne and D.J. Gareth Mulhall and the event will commence at 9.30pm. All welcome.
Also congratulations and well done to the Shamrocks, Under 14 Camogie team and their management on a comprehensive win in the Division 1 Final—held in Knockbride on Sunday last—when they defeated Drumgoon by 4—9 to 1—2.
Please remember that the Shamrocks Bingo takes place in the Club House at St. Anne’s Park and also online every Tuesday at 8.00pm. Great prizes to be won!
Christmas Shoebox Appeal: “Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal has started. Crèches, schools, businesses or individuals can order leaflets and other resources online at www.teamhope.ie
Closing date is Friday, 10th November. For shoebox collections, contact local coordinators Hazel on 0879903520 or Edna 087630020.
Walk, Jog or Run: Now that the evenings are getting short again we will be starting back, 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 –
Table Quiz; The East Cavan Gaels Annual ‘Table Quiz’ takes place on Friday 1st December in The Square Bar, Bailieborough. This is always a good social occasion as well as a good fundraiser for the club. All support is much appreciated.
Club contacts;
U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.
U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.
Bailieborough News. October 30th 2023. Matthew J. Cullen.
Parish Cemetries: The Parish committees have been looking at our cemeteries over the last while and in the coming weeks, signage will be erected in the cemeteries in Bailieborough and Shercock, outlining the regulations to be abided by in our Parish cemeteries. In St. Anne’s Cemetery, Bailieborough, visitors are asked to park in the car park and walk to your family grave. This should be possible for the majority of people. If that is not possible, enter by the left hand path and continue one-way and depart by the other side. Do not turn back and attempt to return the same way. Never park on a grave or park in such a way, that others have difficulty in passing-by.
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to loving family, Albert (Sandra), Isobel (James), Ivor (Ada), Raymond (Mary), Kenneth (Rachael), Barbara (Enda), sister Lily, grandchildren and great grandchildren, sister-in-law Gretta, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends on the passing of Bella Pringle (née Rountree), Institute Road, Bailieborough, Co Cavan, who passed away on Monday, the 23rd October 2023, peacefully at her residence. Bella was predeceased by her husband Hammie.
Bella’s Funeral Service took place in Bailieborough Parish Church on Wednesday, October 25th with burial afterwards 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.
November Remembrance: Mass to remember parishioners, who have passed away since last November will be held on Saturday, November 11th at 7.00pm, in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough. Please let concerned families know.
Bridge Results: Tuesday, 17th October, Great competitive night with a seven table competition played and the winners were—–1st Patty Clarke and Rose Brennan, 2nd Kathleen McArdle and Mary Lynch. 3rd Mary Cronin and Rena Coleman.
Results :10th October are (Choose night} 1st Rosaleen Mackey and Una Stafford, 2nd Olive Kellet and Colette Gavin. 3rd Mary Cronin and Margot Carolan. Congrats and well played to everyone especality to the new members. Next week is the Halloween Competions.
Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening in the Bailie Hotel at 7.30pm and new members are always welcome.
Indoor Bowling: Indoor Bowling continues in the Community Centre, Bailieborough on Wednesday evenings at 8.00pm. New members welcome and free tuition for beginners will be provided.
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to sons James (JP), Eugene and Anthony, daughters-in-law, sister Agnes, and brothers Jim, Tom, and Owen, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends on the death of Rose Tully (née Reilly) Crosscarn, Mullagh, Co. Cavan and formerly of Finternagh, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan who passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at Cavan General Hospital on Saturday, 21st October 2023.
Rose was predeceased by her husband Oweny, son Tom, brothers Charles and Peter and sister Peggy.
Rose’s Funeral Mass took place on Tuesday morning, October 24th
in St. Mary’s Church, Cross followed by burial in St. Kilian’s Cemetery, Mullagh.
Bailieborough Model School: Air Fryer Cookery Demo:
Air Fryer Cookery Demo being held on Friday, November 10th in Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA clubhouse (A82W654) at 8pm by Bailieborough Model School Parents Association.
Come and see some quick and healthy family friendly recipes, cooked on the night, sample the food and a raffle on the night to win an airfryer and other spot prizes.
Admission €10 on the door.
A great night to be had. Tea,Coffee and light refreshments served on the night. All welcome.
Bailieborough Library: Library Craft Group every Friday at 10.30am-12.30pm. Enjoy a chat and a cuppa whilst sharing ideas. All Welcome!
Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to the family of Susan Finan (nee Mc Entee), who passed away suddenly in her home on Saturday, 21st October 2023 – (Late of Walkinstown, Dublin and formerly of Bailieborough, Co. Cavan). Beloved wife of Pat and devoted mother of Mary, Jim, Sonny and Martha. Susan will be greatly missed by her loving family, grandchildren Ciara, Ros, Keith, David, Aimee, Emily and Ethan, great-grandchildren Marley Lynn, Alfie, Louis, Billy, Arthur, and Conor, her sisters Kathleen and Lena, brothers Gerard, Eugene and Philip, sons-in-law Gerry and James, daughter-in-law Mandy, brother-in- law Sheamie, sisters- in- law Alice, Birdie and Eileen, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Susan’s Funeral Mass took place on Thursday, October 26th in The Church of the Holy Spirit, Kimmage Manor, followed by burial in Kilmashogue Cemetery.
Tractor Run: Tunnyduff Tractor Run will take place on Sunday, November 5th . Registration from 10.30am and the run leaves Tunnyduff Hall at 12 noon sharp. Entry is €20. Tractors, cars, bikes and lorries all welcome. Proceeds in aid of MS Cavan.
Bailieborough Craft Group: The Group meets every Friday from 10am-12.30pm in the Library and new members are always welcome regardless of talents or skills.
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 first Wednesday—please note the change of day— of each month from 2pm-4.30pm. The advisors will be present on Wednesday, November 1st. No appointment is necessary.
Link Credit Union: Scholarship Fund: Link Credit Union Ltd have launched their Scholarship Grant Scheme (worth €1,000) which is open to all student members who are currently in 3rd Level education. Application forms are available in Kingscourt, Bailieborough and Cootehill offices or can be downloaded through the website www.linkcu.ie. For further information please contact 042-9675000.
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.
East Cavan Swim Club:
Calling all parents / guardians to join us at our Annual General Meeting on Thursday 23rd November at 8.00pm, in the Hotel Bailie.
Our club is going from strength to strength every year , we are delighted to welcome many new members in recent years- please come and hear how your club works including the Head Coach report and the year reports of the voluntary committee.
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to loving family, Vincent (Patrice), Veronica (Aodhagan), Anthony (Annette), Aiden (Geraldine) and Martin (Rosie), cherished grandchildren Rachel, Conor, Annamae, Hugh, Darren, Kieran, Chloe, Aoife and Darragh, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours, relatives and friends on the death of Mary Clarke (nee Higgins), who passed away peacefully, at her residence, Lakeland, Tunnyduff, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan on Tuesday, 24th October 2023.
Mary was pre-deceased by her husband John Anthony, brother John and parents Matthew and Mary.
Mary’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Brigid’s Church, Knockbride West on Thursday, October 26th and afterwards, Mary’s remains were laid to rest in the adjoining Cemetery.
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.
Bailieborough Shamrocks G.F.C.: Midterm Disco in St. Anne’s Park on this Thursday evening, 2nd November from 7.30pm – 9.30pm for 2nd – 6th Class students. Entry is €5 per Child. All welcome!
Please remember that the Shamrocks Bingo takes place in the Club House at St. Anne’s Park and also online every Tuesday at 8.00pm. Great prizes to be won!
Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to loving parents, Charlie and Nancy, sisters Ann and Patricia, brothers Cathal and John Paul, sisters-in-law Susanne and Michelle, nieces and nephews, Joseph, Caitlin, Cathal, Charlie, Niamh, Ella and Sean, extended family, dear friends, especially Liz’s PA and good friend Shelley and her Team on the passing of Liz (Elizabeth) Halton, Johnstown, Navan and formerly of Fertagh, Tierworker, Kells, Co. Meath, who passed away suddenly at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda, on Thursday, 26th October 2023.
Liz was predeceased by her sisters, Rosemary and Kathleen and her grandparents.
Liz’s Funeral Mass took place in Newcastle Church on Sunday, October 29th and afterwards, Liz’s remains were laid to rest in Moynalty Cemetery.
Christmas Shoebox Appeal: “Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal has started. Crèches, schools, businesses or individuals can order leaflets and other resources online at www.teamhope.ie
Closing date is Friday, 10th November. For shoebox collections, contact local coordinators Hazel on 0879903520 or Edna 087630020.
Walk, Jog or Run: Now that the evenings are getting short again we will be starting back, 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 –
Table Quiz; The East Cavan Gaels Annual ‘Table Quiz’ takes place on this Friday 1st December in The Square Bar, Bailieborough. This is always a good social occasion as well as a good fundraiser for the club. All support is much appreciated.
Club contacts;
U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.
U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.
Bailieborough News. October 23rd 2023. Matthew J. Cullen.
Halloween ‘Fright Night’: Fright Night is back again!!
Join us for an evening full of fun and scares at the Bailieborough Town Lake from 7.00pm on Monday evening next, October 30th. Bigger and better than ever. Suitable for all ages. Car parking available at the Community Centre, Community School or the Church Carpark on the Virginia Road side. No parking available at the event location.. Fancy dress and lights display. If the lake floods, we will have music, fun, games and fancy dress in the car park too. Tickets are €5 per person for the ‘Scary Walk’. The main sponsor this year is Link Credit Union. Contact Tony at 086 399 3430, for further information.
Bailieborough Creative Hub: Come and join us to celebrate the launch of the new mural, on the Shercock Road in Bailieborough, on Saturday 28th October at 10.30am, everyone is welcome.
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to family, Brendan, Sharon, Martin and Jacinta, daughter-in-law Soo, son-in-law Wayne, grandchildren, brothers Jimmy and Matt, sisters Bridie and Anna, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends on the death of Brendan Fay, Lisnalee, Bailieborough, Co Cavan, who passed away on Saturday, 21st October ,2023 peacefully at Fairlawns Nursing Home, Bailieborough. Brendan was predeceased by his wife Maura.
Brendan’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Church, Bailieborough on Tuesday, October 24th and afterwards, Brendan’s remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery.
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 Results: Bridge is back for the new season, with a seven table Howell in the Bailie Hotel on Tuesday, October 3rd last and the winners were: First: Mona McCormack and Tony Carolan, Second: Geraldine Columb and Michael McNicholas and Third: Brendan Gavin and Colette Gavin.
Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening in the Bailie Hotel at 7.30pm and new members are always welcome.
Indoor Bowling: Indoor Bowling continues in the Community Centre, Bailieborough on Wednesday evenings at 8.00pm. New members welcome and free tuition for beginners will be provided.
Legion of Mary: A meeting of the local Legion of Mary will take place in St. Annes Church on Wednesday evening, October 25th at 7.30pm. New members welcome.
Bailieborough Model School: Air Fryer Cookery Demo:
Air Fryer Cookery Demo being held on Friday, November 10th in Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA clubhouse (A82W654) at 8pm by Bailieborough Model School Parents Association.
Come and see some quick and healthy family friendly recipes, cooked on the night, sample the food and a raffle on the night to win an airfryer and other spot prizes.
Admission €10 on the door.
A great night to be had. Tea,Coffee and light refreshments served on the night. All welcome.
Bailieborough Library: Book Club: With our next book club meeting taking place on Tuesday next, October 31st (Halloween), it feels appropriate that the next book is ‘The Witches of Vardo’ by Anya Bergman.
All are welcome and copies of the book are available in Bailieborough Library.
FREE Mindfulness story time and Art workshop for children aged 8-12yrs at the Library on Wednesday, November 1st from 2.30-4.30pm. Booking essential and places are limited.
Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to loving husband Jim, children John (Natasha), Ciara (Rob) and Deirdre (Derek), much cherished grandchildren Lochlann, Conor, Luca, Robyn, Jaxon and Cillian, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends on the death of Christine Tierney (nee O’Callaghan), Corravilla, Bailieborough, Co Cavan and late of Boyle, Co Roscommon, who passed away on Friday, 20th October 2023 peacefully, surrounded by her family after a short illness, at Cavan General Hospital. Christine was predeceased by her parents Micheál and Nellie O’Callaghan.
Christine’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Brigid’s Church, Knockbride East on Monday, October 23rd and afterwards, Christine’s remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.
Tractor Run: Tunnyduff Tractor Run will take place on Sunday, November 5th . Registration from 10.30am and the run leaves Tunnyduff Hall at 12 noon sharp. Entry is €20. Tractors, cars, bikes and lorries all welcome. Proceeds in aid of MS Cavan.
Bailieborough Active Age Group: The next Social Gathering will be on Tuesday, October 31st from 2.00pm to 4.00pm, in the Courthouse, Lower Main St. (Entrance through the side door). All welcome.
Friends of the Castle Lake and Catchment Area: All are invited to a Guided Tour of Friends of the Castle Lake Catchment, ‘New Signage Installations’ at the Castle Lake and Forest on Sunday afternoon next, October 29th at 2.30pm. People are asked to meet at the Cavan Road Carpark. Everyone is very welcome to attend.
Bailieborough Craft Group: The Group meets every Friday from 10am-12.30pm in the Library and new members are always welcome regardless of talents or skills.
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 first Thursday of each month from 2pm-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.
FREE Lecture in the Library: on this Thursday, October 26th at 7.30pm by Dr Ida Milne – ‘Spanish Flu and Sinn Féin: Disease as a propaganda Tool’
Dr Ida Milne is a social historian who specialises in the impact of disease on Irish Society and Protestant identity in independent Ireland. Her PhD research was on the 1918-19 influenza pandemic in Ireland and she is author of Stacking the Coffins, Influenza War and Revolution in Ireland. In this talk, she explores the interesting impact of the influenza pandemic on the revolutionary movement, and how Sinn Fein quickly adopted the disease as a propaganda tool. Fate played a role in the crucial December 1918 General Election, held as the flu raged.All welcome.
October—Month of the Rosary: The Rosary will be recited for the month of October in St. Annes Church , Bailieborough. Everyone is welcome and we look forward to new members joining us.
Children’s Disco: West Knockbride Parents Accociation will hold a ‘Kids Halloween Disco’ for all ages in Tunnyduff Hall on Friday, October 27th from 6.30pm to 8.00pm. 10 mins from Bailieborough. €5 entry. Sweets for sale. Tea and coffee for adults and water or juice for kids. All proceeds will go to St. Brigid’s National School.
Rehab Care, Bailieborough: Coffee Morning: RehabCare Bailieborough, the Care division of the Rehab Group, which supports 4,000 people across the country, is hosting a fundraising event called “A Cup of Care” on Thursday next, October 26th from 11 am to 12.30pm at Rehab Care (at the back of the BDA building on the Shercock Road). 100% of funds raised locally will stay locally! We would love to see you on the day and welcome your support of the work we do. All support and donations will be 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.
Bailieborough Shamrocks G.F.C.: Please remember that the Shamrocks Bingo takes place in the Club House at St. Anne’s Park and also online every Tuesday at 8.00pm. Great prizes to be won!
Christmas Shoebox Appeal: “Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal has started. Crèches, schools, businesses or individuals can order leaflets and other resources online at www.teamhope.ie
Closing date is Friday, 10th November. For shoebox collections, contact local coordinators Hazel on 0879903520 or Edna 087630020.
Walk, Jog or Run: Now that the evenings are getting short again we will be starting back, 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 –
Table Quiz;
Save the date. Friday 1st December in The Square Bar, Bailieborough. This is always a good social occasion as well as a good fundraiser for the club. All support is much appreciated.
Club contacts;
U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.
U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.
Looking forward to seeing you all at THE 18th GALLANT 5KM/10KM CHALLENGE: In aid of St Christopher’s Hospice Cavan which takes place on Saturday 28th October 2023. This year’s event will as usual start and finish at Mac Seains Bar, Cornafean and will be marked out and stewarded along the route to guide you along the way to whichever distance you decide to participate in. Over the previous 17 years the Challenge has been an outstanding success raising €470,000 for this wonderful cause. There will be loads of surprises and craic on the day and it will be a fantastic day for the family. Entry fee on the day to participate in the Challenge is voluntary. Registration for the Challenge takes place from 12 noon and Challenge kicks off at 1pm sharp. Anyone wishing to donate to this very worthy cause can do so by leaving donations in the Village Foodstore Crossdoney. All donations are greatly accepted. Sponsorship cards or information on the Challenge are available from St Christopher’s Hospice 049-4332999, Ciaran Weir 086-0753309, and the Village Foodstore in Crossdoney. Please COME ALONG and support this worthy cause!!
Bailieborough News. October 23rd 2023. Matthew J. Cullen.
Halloween ‘Fright Night’: Fright Night is back again!!
Join us for an evening full of fun and scares at the Bailieborough Town Lake from 7.00pm on Monday evening next, October 30th. Bigger and better than ever. Suitable for all ages. Car parking available at the Community Centre, Community School or the Church Carpark on the Virginia Road side. No parking available at the event location.. Fancy dress and lights display. If the lake floods, we will have music, fun, games and fancy dress in the car park too. Tickets are €5 per person for the ‘Scary Walk’. The main sponsor this year is Link Credit Union. Contact Tony at 086 399 3430, for further information.
Bailieborough Creative Hub: Come and join us to celebrate the launch of the new mural, on the Shercock Road in Bailieborough, on Saturday 28th October at 10.30am, everyone is welcome.
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to family, Brendan, Sharon, Martin and Jacinta, daughter-in-law Soo, son-in-law Wayne, grandchildren, brothers Jimmy and Matt, sisters Bridie and Anna, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends on the death of Brendan Fay, Lisnalee, Bailieborough, Co Cavan, who passed away on Saturday, 21st October ,2023 peacefully at Fairlawns Nursing Home, Bailieborough. Brendan was predeceased by his wife Maura.
Brendan’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Church, Bailieborough on Tuesday, October 24th and afterwards, Brendan’s remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery.
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 Results: Bridge is back for the new season, with a seven table Howell in the Bailie Hotel on Tuesday, October 3rd last and the winners were: First: Mona McCormack and Tony Carolan, Second: Geraldine Columb and Michael McNicholas and Third: Brendan Gavin and Colette Gavin.
Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening in the Bailie Hotel at 7.30pm and new members are always welcome.
Indoor Bowling: Indoor Bowling continues in the Community Centre, Bailieborough on Wednesday evenings at 8.00pm. New members welcome and free tuition for beginners will be provided.
Legion of Mary: A meeting of the local Legion of Mary will take place in St. Annes Church on Wednesday evening, October 25th at 7.30pm. New members welcome.
Bailieborough Model School: Air Fryer Cookery Demo:
Air Fryer Cookery Demo being held on Friday, November 10th in Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA clubhouse (A82W654) at 8pm by Bailieborough Model School Parents Association.
Come and see some quick and healthy family friendly recipes, cooked on the night, sample the food and a raffle on the night to win an airfryer and other spot prizes.
Admission €10 on the door.
A great night to be had. Tea,Coffee and light refreshments served on the night. All welcome.
Bailieborough Library: Book Club: With our next book club meeting taking place on Tuesday next, October 31st (Halloween), it feels appropriate that the next book is ‘The Witches of Vardo’ by Anya Bergman.
All are welcome and copies of the book are available in Bailieborough Library.
FREE Mindfulness story time and Art workshop for children
aged 8-12yrs at the Library on Wednesday, November 1st from 2.30-4.30pm. Booking essential and places are limited.
Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to loving husband Jim, children John (Natasha), Ciara (Rob) and Deirdre (Derek), much cherished grandchildren Lochlann, Conor, Luca, Robyn, Jaxon and Cillian, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends on the death of Christine Tierney (nee O’Callaghan), Corravilla, Bailieborough, Co Cavan and late of Boyle, Co Roscommon, who passed away on Friday, 20th October 2023 peacefully, surrounded by her family after a short illness, at Cavan General Hospital. Christine was predeceased by her parents Micheál and Nellie O’Callaghan.
Christine’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Brigid’s Church, Knockbride East on Monday, October 23rd and afterwards, Christine’s remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.
Tractor Run: Tunnyduff Tractor Run will take place on Sunday, November 5th . Registration from 10.30am and the run leaves Tunnyduff Hall at 12 noon sharp. Entry is €20. Tractors, cars, bikes and lorries all welcome. Proceeds in aid of MS Cavan.
Bailieborough Active Age Group: The next Social Gathering will be on Tuesday, October 31st from 2.00pm to 4.00pm, in the Courthouse, Lower Main St. (Entrance through the side door). All welcome.
Friends of the Castle Lake and Catchment Area: All are invited to a Guided Tour of Friends of the Castle Lake Catchment, ‘New Signage Installations’ at the Castle Lake and Forest on Sunday afternoon next, October 29th at 2.30pm. People are asked to meet at the Cavan Road Carpark. Everyone is very welcome to attend.
Bailieborough Craft Group: The Group meets every Friday from 10am-12.30pm in the Library and new members are always welcome regardless of talents or skills.
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 first Thursday of each month from 2pm-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.
FREE Lecture in the Library: on this Thursday, October 26th at 7.30pm by Dr Ida Milne – ‘Spanish Flu and Sinn Féin: Disease as a propaganda Tool’
Dr Ida Milne is a social historian who specialises in the impact of disease on Irish Society and Protestant identity in independent Ireland. Her PhD research was on the 1918-19 influenza pandemic in Ireland and she is author of Stacking the Coffins, Influenza War and Revolution in Ireland. In this talk, she explores the interesting impact of the influenza pandemic on the revolutionary movement, and how Sinn Fein quickly adopted the disease as a propaganda tool. Fate played a role in the crucial December 1918 General Election, held as the flu raged.All welcome.
October—Month of the Rosary: The Rosary will be recited for the month of October in St. Annes Church , Bailieborough. Everyone is welcome and we look forward to new members joining us.
Children’s Disco: West Knockbride Parents Accociation will hold a ‘Kids Halloween Disco’ for all ages in Tunnyduff Hall on Friday, October 27th from 6.30pm to 8.00pm. 10 mins from Bailieborough. €5 entry. Sweets for sale. Tea and coffee for adults and water or juice for kids. All proceeds will go to St. Brigid’s National School.
Rehab Care, Bailieborough: Coffee Morning: RehabCare Bailieborough, the Care division of the Rehab Group, which supports 4,000 people across the country, is hosting a fundraising event called “A Cup of Care” on Thursday next, October 26th from 11 am to 12.30pm at Rehab Care (at the back of the BDA building on the Shercock Road). 100% of funds raised locally will stay locally! We would love to see you on the day and welcome your support of the work we do. All support and donations will be 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.
Bailieborough Shamrocks G.F.C.: Please remember that the Shamrocks Bingo takes place in the Club House at St. Anne’s Park and also online every Tuesday at 8.00pm. Great prizes to be won!
Christmas Shoebox Appeal: “Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal has started. Crèches, schools, businesses or individuals can order leaflets and other resources online at www.teamhope.ie
Closing date is Friday, 10th November. For shoebox collections, contact local coordinators Hazel on 0879903520 or Edna 087630020.
Walk, Jog or Run: Now that the evenings are getting short again we will be starting back, 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 –
Table Quiz;
Save the date. Friday 1st December in The Square Bar, Bailieborough. This is always a good social occasion as well as a good fundraiser for the club. All support is much appreciated.
Club contacts;
U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.
U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.
Looking forward to seeing you all at THE 18th GALLANT 5KM/10KM CHALLENGE: In aid of St Christopher’s Hospice Cavan which takes place on Saturday 28th October 2023. This year’s event will as usual start and finish at Mac Seains Bar, Cornafean and will be marked out and stewarded along the route to guide you along the way to whichever distance you decide to participate in. Over the previous 17 years the Challenge has been an outstanding success raising €470,000 for this wonderful cause. There will be loads of surprises and craic on the day and it will be a fantastic day for the family. Entry fee on the day to participate in the Challenge is voluntary. Registration for the Challenge takes place from 12 noon and Challenge kicks off at 1pm sharp. Anyone wishing to donate to this very worthy cause can do so by leaving donations in the Village Foodstore Crossdoney. All donations are greatly accepted. Sponsorship cards or information on the Challenge are available from St Christopher’s Hospice 049-4332999, Ciaran Weir 086-0753309, and the Village Foodstore in Crossdoney. Please COME ALONG and support this worthy cause!!