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Bailieborough News. July 1st 2024. Matthew J. Cullen.
/in News /by PetraCavan Sports Partnership: New Stand up Paddleboarding Programmes for Teens and Women, Coming to Bailieborough!
Teens 6 week programme starting Wednesday, 10th July from 6pm-7pm at the Town Lake, Bailieborough.
Womens 6 week programme starting Wednesday, 10th July from 7.15pm-8.15pm at the Town Lake, Bailieborough.
Limited Places Available and Pre Registration essential.
To book a place on teens programme please click below
To book a place on womens programme please click below
This 6 week programme is being delivered as part of the Bailieborough Urban Outdoor Initiative.
Bailieborough ‘Active Age’ Group: Due to the holiday season, the next meeting of the Active Age Group, will be on Tuesday, September 3rd from 2pm to 4pm. Please support the Bailieborough Active Age Group in the Tesco Community Fund by placing your blue tokens in their slot at Tesco. Thank you.
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.
Blessing of the Graves: The Blessing of the Graves will take place on the following dates: Killann Old Cemetery, Saturday, August 17th at 7.00pm, St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Shercock, Sunday, August 18th immediately after 11.30am Mass and St. Annes Cemetery, Bailieborough on Sunday, September 1st at 12 noon.
Bailieborough Walking Group: Wednesday, July 3rd, Ballyhaise: Moderate Walk, Approx 1.5 hours. Leaving Tesco carpark at 6.30pm. Walk commences at Ballyhaise( Teagasc) Agricultural College, Ballyhaise at 7.15pm. 8Kms from Cavan Town.
Wednesday, July 10th Delvin/Mullingar Canal Walk: Moderate Walk, Approx 1.5hours. Leaving Tesco carpark at 6.15pm. Meeting at Main Street, Devlin at 7.00pm, to follow leaders car to Thomastown to commence walk at 7.15pm.
All welcome.
Knock Pilgrimage: Our Parish has been invited to lead the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock this year on August 9th, the Feast of our Diocesan Patron, St. Felim. Our Parish Choir will provide the music and parishioners will be involved in the readings, prayers and offertory procession of the Mass.
The Parish Pastoral Council has opted to make this occasion, our Family Day, this summer. Parishioners are encouraged to put this date in your diary and come to Knock as a family. A bus will run from the Parish and details will be provided closer to the time.
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.
Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.
The Club’s Annual General Meeting takes place in the Club Rooms on Thursday, 11th July at 7:30 pm.
Soccer Academy for Girls: Training sessions will continue throughout the Summer, on Friday evenings from 5.45 to 6.45pm. All girls welcome.
Bailieborough Library: All new Lego table at Bailieborough Library, just ask behind the desk for some bricks!
Summer Stars Storytime every Wednesday this July and August from 2:30-3pm, all ages welcome!
Craft Group meets every Friday at 10.30am and new members are always welcome.
Regretted Death: Bridie Wedgeworth (neé McKenna), Corraghy, Bailieborough, Co Cavan passed away on Wednesday, 26th June 2024 peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at Cavan General Hospital.
Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Annie, her sisters Mary and Ann and her brother Francis.
Sadly missed by her loving husband James, her sons and daughters Anne, James, Joseph, Kathleen and Sheila, son-in-law Stephen, daughter-in-law Mary, granddaughters Lauren and Siobhan, nephew Patrick, extended family and friends.
Bridie’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Church, Bailieborough on Saturday, June 29th and afterwards, Bridie’s remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery.
Line Dancing: Continues in the Courthouse, Lower Main Street, Bailieborough on Tuesday’s, 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. .No appointment is necessary.
Used Stamps for the Missions: Please drop any used stamps that you may have into Vincent’s Shop, Main St.
Bailieborough Men’s Shed: Bailieborough ‘Men’s Shed’ is open every Tuesday morning from 10.00am to 1.00pm in the Bexcourt Centre, Shercock Road. New members are always most welcome.
St. Vincent De Paul: To request assistance from St. Vincent DePaul, please use, FREEPHONE 1800 677 777. Should your call be made during non office hours, please leave your details and you will receive a call back.
Walk, Jog or Run: Now that the evenings are getting longer again, there will be running and walking for all levels, beginners and advanced. Fun and free, social gathering in the Chapel car park, Lake Shore, Bailieborough at 8pm. All old and new people welcome. Stretch before and afterwards, every Monday and Wednesday evening.
East Cavan Gaels: Hurling Club News 1st July 2024:
Senior; Monaghan SHL round 3: Monaghan Harps 0-09, East Cavan Gaels 0-16.
A hardworking gritty display on Wednesday last as the lads did enough to qualify for the semi final where they will play away to Knockbridge on Thursday next. Best of luck to all.
U8/10/12/14/16/18;
The Under 12s head for Truagh Gaels on Sunday next in the league.
The U14s begin their Fermanagh league campaign with a trip to Lisnaskea to take on the hosts on Monday.
The U16s will have a challenge v Enniskillen on Monday next week.
Under 8 and under 10s are now on a well earned summer break. These lads started way back in September and worked all the way through learning the skills of the game. Thanks to all the host venues in Mullagh, Bailieborough, Shercock and Killinkere. We will return with our indoor season again hopefully in early September.
The week ahead;
Thursday; Monaghan SHL semi final v Knockbridge 7.45.
Sunday;.U12 away to Truagh 11am.
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.
Bailieborough News. June 24th 2024. Matthew J. Cullen.
/in News /by PetraUniform Swap: St. Felim’s N.S., St. Annes N.S. and Ballinamoney N.S.: Organised by the Parents Associations of St. Annes, St. Felims and Ballinamoney National Schools. Drop off until Thursday, June 27th from 9.00am to 8.00pm to Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA grounds in the stand. Please place uniforms in the appropriate labelled box. We will take jumpers, trousers, skirts, pinafore dresses and PE tracksuits. Please ensure that clothes are clean and in good condition before dropping off. To collect, please come along to the Shamrock’s Clubhouse on Saturday, June 29th from 10.00am to 11am to take required sizes for the coming year.
Bailieborough ‘Active Age’ Group: Due to the holiday season, the next meeting of the Active Age Group, will be on Tuesday, September 3rd from 2pm to 4pm. Please support the Bailieborough Active Age Group in the Tesco Community Fund by placing your blue tokens in their slot at Tesco. Thank you.
Bailieborough Creative Hub:Open Call | Summer Showcase 2024 from Bailieborough Creative Hub (Unpaid): Calling all artists to submit their artwork to participate in our Summer Showcase 2024.
To request a submission form to exhibit please contact us at bailieboroughcreativehub@gmail.com
Exhibition in Bailieborough Library, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan
July 20-Aug 3.
Closing date for submissions July 1st.
For more information and to apply email bailieboroughcreativehub@gmail.com
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.
East Cavan Swimming Club: Congratulations to East Cavan Swimming Club Members, Alana Carling and Tatiana Juricova who will participate at the Ulster Schools Swimming Association training camp in Tenerife in October. Well done girls!
Blessing of the Graves: The Blessing of the Graves will take place on the following dates: Killann Old Cemetery, Saturday, August 17th at 7.00pm, St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Shercock, Sunday, August 18th immediately after 11.30am Mass and St. Annes Cemetery, Bailieborough on Sunday, September 1st at 12 noon.
Bailieborough Walking Group:
Wednesday, June 26th : Billis : Moderate Walk: Approx 1.5 to 2 hours. Leaving Tesco Carpark at 6.45pm. Walk commences at Billis—opposite the Ballyjamesduff Road—on the N3, Cavan/Virginia Road, at 7.15pm. . All welcome.
Knock Pilgrimage: Our Parish has been invited to lead the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock this year on August 9th, the Feast of our Diocesan Patron, St. Felim. Our Parish Choir will provide the music and parishioners will be involved in the readings, prayers and offertory procession of the Mass.
The Parish Pastoral Council has opted to make this occasion, our Family Day, this summer. Parishioners are encouraged to put this date in your diary and come to Knock as a family. A bus will run from the Parish and details will be provided closer to the time.
Bailieborough Shamrocks ‘Golf Classic’: Bailieborough Shamrocks Golf Classic takes place on July 5th at Virgina Golf Club. Please contact Sean, Seamus, Gavin or Kyle if you are interested in entering a team or sponsoring a tee box.
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.
Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.
The Club’s Annual General Meeting takes place in the Club Rooms on Thursday, 11th July at 7:30 pm.
All nominations and motions should be made in writing, proposed , seconded and posted to Secretary, Kieran Kenny, Ballynamona, Bailieborough,Co.Cavan, A82D9F6 before the 27th June 2024.
Soccer Academy for Girls: Training sessions will continue throughout the Summer, on Friday evenings from 5.45 to 6.45pm. All girls welcome.
A massive well done to the Bailieboro Celtic players who participated in the Football For All National Blitz which was held at the Sport Ireland Campus on Saturday, 15th June.
The club are very proud of you all. Also, a special word of thanks to their dedicated coaches.
Bailieborough Library:
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.
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.
Used Stamps for the Missions: Please drop any used stamps that you may have into Vincent’s Shop, Main St.
Bailieborough Men’s Shed: Bailieborough ‘Men’s Shed’ is open every Tuesday morning from 10.00am to 1.00pm in the Bexcourt Centre, Shercock Road. New members are always most welcome.
St. Vincent De Paul: To request assistance from St. Vincent DePaul, please use, FREEPHONE 1800 677 777. Should your call be made during non office hours, please leave your details and you will receive a call back.
Walk, Jog or Run: Now that the evenings are getting longer again, there will be running and walking for all levels, beginners and advanced. Fun and free, social gathering in the Chapel car park, Lake Shore, Bailieborough at 8pm. All old and new people welcome. Stretch before and afterwards, every Monday and Wednesday evening.
Breffni Challenge: The Breffni 3 Province Challenge 2024 will take place on Saturday, 5th August 2024 in Arva.
This year marks the 23rd anniversary of this event and it aims to be bigger than ever, bringing our participants on scenic routes through the 3 Provinces of Ulster, Connaught and Leinster.
This year funds are being raised in aid of The Friends of St Luke’s, Dublin, The National Breast Cancer Research Institute, Galway and the The Cavan/Monaghan Cancer Homecare Association. To date the Breffni 3 Province Challenge event has raised well over €1 million for our charities, and we have hosted participants from every county in Ireland as well as abroad.
There are distances available for all abilities, Half Marathon (Chip-timed), 10k (Chip-timed), 7k and 5k routes (Participants under the age of 12 are ONLY allowed on the 5k).
Also included are the 30k, 50k and 100k cycle routes for those who prefer two wheels to two feet!
All of the events start and end on the market square in Arva, with refreshments available afterwards.
We have very nice t-shirts for all early registrants, and medals for all finishers. This year we are also running a raffle for a Trek road bike.
Links to the registration site and further information about the routes can be found on our website www.breffni3provincechallenge.com or at www.Facebook.com/breffni3pc/
Sponsorship cards can be supplied – just contact breffnichallenge@gmail.com with your details.
East Cavan Gaels GAA: Hurling Club News 24th June 2024:
Senior; Monaghan SHL round 2: Inniskeen 3-19, East Cavan Gaels 2-14.
Another entertaining game this time at the home of the Monaghan senior champions. A sluggish start left the lads playing catch up but stuck to the task well, but will learn quickly to stay in touch early on as it is not easy to reign in teams of this quality but this is why we are here. Next up is a trip to Monaghan town to take on the local Harps side on Wednesday next at 8.00pm.
U8/10/12/14/16/18;
Another good workout from the 12s as they travelled to Latton for round 2 of the Monaghan league. Well done lads.
The U14s and U16s prepare for the Fermanagh league which will begin with an U16 game away to Enniskillen and alternating through July and August with the U14s.
Under 8 and under 10s will have their final session before the summer break on Wednesday on the astro at Bailieboro Celtic soccer club.
The week ahead;
Monday’s; U14/16 training 6-7pm, Killinkere. Seniors 8pm, Kilinkere
Wednesday; U8/10 training 7-8pm astro at Bailieboro Celtic AFC. Seniors away to Monaghan Harps, 8pm.
Sunday;.U12 training 11-12 Bailieboro Celtic astro.
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.
Bailieborough News. June 17th 2024. Matthew J. Cullen.
/in News /by PetraBailieborough Tidy Towns: 40 hanging baskets were erected last week in the town. Orange and yellow trailing begonias.. to enhance our town. Thanks to all our helpers. We need more help with watering..Contact any Tidy Town member if you want to help.
Bailieborough ‘Active Age’ Group: Due to the holiday season, the next meeting of the Active Age Group, will be on Tuesday, September 3rd from 2pm to 4pm. Please support the Bailieborough Active Age Group in the Tesco Community Fund by placing your blue tokens in their slot at Tesco. Thank you.
Killann Community Games: Congratulations and well done to the Killann Under 12 girls and Under 14 girls on winning the Cavan County finals last week against St. Pats. The Ulster finals await for these great groups of girls. Well done all!.
Regretted Death: Thomas “Tommy” O’Beirne, Greagharue, Kells Road, Bailieborough, Co Cavan and formerly of Clondalkin, Dublin, passed away on Saturday, 8th June 2024 peacefully, following a short illness, at Cavan General Hospital. Tommy was predeceased by his wife Jean.
Tommy will be sadly missed by his devoted daughters Brenda, Suzanne and Eileen, brothers, sisters, sons-in-law John and James, grandchildren Anthony, Shauna, Lee, Nicole, Darragh, Cillian and Tadhg, great-grandchildren Luka, Hallie and Zadie-Jean, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
A Service of Thanksgiving for Tommy’s life, took place in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan on Tuesday 11th June.
Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: A massive “Thank you ” to the O’ Reilly family who organised the recently held, ‘Breege O’ Reilly’ memorial tournament, raising €30,165.00 for Bailieborough Cancer Comfort .
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.
Bailieborough Walking Group:
Wednesday, June 19th: Townley Hall, Drogheda: Moderate Walk, Approx 1.5 to 2 hours. Leaving Tesco carpark at 6.15pm. Meeting at Townley Hall, Main House, Slane Rd., Drogheda. Walk commencing at 7.15pm.
Wednesday, June 26th : Billis : Moderate Walk: Approx 1.5 to 2 hours. Leaving Tesco Carpark at 6.45pm. Walk commences at Billis—opposite the Ballyjamesduff Road—on the N3, Cavan/Virginia Road, at 7.15pm. . All welcome.
Bailieborough Shamrocks ‘Golf Classic’: Bailieborough Shamrocks Golf Classic takes place on July 5th at Virgina Golf Club. Please contact Sean, Seamus, Gavin or Kyle if you are interested in entering a team or sponsoring a tee box.
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.
Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.
The Club’s Annual General Meeting takes place in the Club Rooms on Thursday, 11th July at 7:30 pm.
All nominations and motions should be made in writing, proposed , seconded and posted to Secretary, Kieran Kenny, Ballynamona, Bailieborough,Co.Cavan, A82D9F6 before the 27th June 2024.
Bailieboro Celtic AFC is running a Soccer Academy for 3-6 yr olds, commencing on Saturday next, 22nd June for 4 weeks. Depending on the uptake/interest, it may be run again in the Autumn. Age 3-4 years; 10am to 11am and Age 5-6 years; 11am to 12pm.
Well done to the fantastic group of budding young footballers, who attended our first Soccer training session of the Summer, for Girls aged 6-9yrs, at the Vale last Friday evening. Training sessions will continue throughout the Summer, on Friday evenings from 5.45 to 6.45pm. All girls welcome.
Bailieborough Library:
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.
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.
Used Stamps for the Missions: Please drop any used stamps that you may have into Vincent’s Shop, Main St.
Bailieborough Men’s Shed: Bailieborough ‘Men’s Shed’ is open every Tuesday morning from 10.00am to 1.00pm in the Bexcourt Centre, Shercock Road. New members are always most welcome.
St. Vincent De Paul: To request assistance from St. Vincent DePaul, please use, FREEPHONE 1800 677 777. Should your call be made during non office hours, please leave your details and you will receive a call back.
Walk, Jog or Run: Now that the evenings are getting longer again, there will be running and walking for all levels, beginners and advanced. Fun and free, social gathering in the Chapel car park, Lake Shore, Bailieborough at 8pm. All old and new people welcome. Stretch before and afterwards, every Monday and Wednesday evening.
Breffni Challenge: The Breffni 3 Province Challenge 2024 will take place on Saturday, 5th August 2024 in Arva.
This year marks the 23rd anniversary of this event and it aims to be bigger than ever, bringing our participants on scenic routes through the 3 Provinces of Ulster, Connaught and Leinster.
This year funds are being raised in aid of The Friends of St Luke’s, Dublin, The National Breast Cancer Research Institute, Galway and the The Cavan/Monaghan Cancer Homecare Association. To date the Breffni 3 Province Challenge event has raised well over €1 million for our charities, and we have hosted participants from every county in Ireland as well as abroad.
There are distances available for all abilities, Half Marathon (Chip-timed), 10k (Chip-timed), 7k and 5k routes (Participants under the age of 12 are ONLY allowed on the 5k).
Also included are the 30k, 50k and 100k cycle routes for those who prefer two wheels to two feet!
All of the events start and end on the market square in Arva, with refreshments available afterwards.
We have very nice t-shirts for all early registrants, and medals for all finishers. This year we are also running a raffle for a Trek road bike.
Links to the registration site and further information about the routes can be found on our website www.breffni3provincechallenge.com or at www.Facebook.com/breffni3pc/
Sponsorship cards can be supplied – just contact breffnichallenge@gmail.com with your details.
East Cavan Gaels GAA: News 17th June 2024
Senior;
Monaghan SHL round 1
East Cavan Gaels 0-19
Clontibret 1-13
A historic and entertaining game in Knockbride as we made our debut in the Monaghan Senior League for the very first time. Well done to all on a hard won victory. Round 2 is away to reigning Monaghan Senior Champions Inniskeen on Wednesday at 8.
U8/10/12/14/16/18;
The Under 12s will be away to Latton in the Monaghan league on Sunday next at 11am.
The U14s and U16s prepare for the Fermanagh league which will begin on July 1st for the 14s with alternating weeks mostly with the 16s.
Under 8 and under 10s continue each Wednesday on the astro at Bailieboro Celtic soccer astro.
The week ahead;
Wednesday; U8/10 training 7-8pm astro at Bailieboro Celtic AFC. Seniors away to Inniskeen 8pm.
Sunday;.U12s away to Latton 11am.
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.