Bailieborough News
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Peace Forest Planting at The Castle Lake Demesne
/in News /by PetraWhat a wonderful 2 days we had at Castle Lake planting our Hardwood Peace Forest.
Bailieborough you gave a great account of yourself, you should be very proud. We didn’t manage to get photo’s of all the volunteers, There were so many groups and organisations that got us over the line, to start naming them would offend the ones we forget, you know who you are. We always knew there was a great community spirit in Bailieborough and March 9th and 10th 2017, proved that. Well done all.
Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs Heather Humphreys paid a visit and met with the students of Transition Year from Bailiieborough Community School and the CE and Tús workers who were very helpful during the event.
Bailieborough News. March 30th 2017
/in News /by PetraBailieborough News. March 30th 2017 Matthew J. Cullen.
Emer’s Evening’: (All proceeds go to St. Felim’s N.S. Playground)
Padraic and Lisa McIntyre held a fundraiser for Temple Street Children’s Hospital after their daughter Emer was born. It was called ‘Emer’s Evening for Temple Street’. To mark the fifth anniversary of this occasion, they are hosting it again. This time they have kindly offered that all proceeds will go to St. Felim’s N.S. Playground.
Emer’s Evening will take place in the Bailie Hotel, on Sunday, April 9th. Doors will open at 7.30pm with the show starting at 8.00pm, sharp. Tickets are €25 and are on sale from The Bailie Hotel and SuperValu.
The line –up for this event is one of the best ever assembled in the town: House Band—Kudos, MC’S on the night—Neal and Fergal Tully (The Goggle Box Twins), The Strypes, Charlie McGettigan (Eurovision Winner), Kevin McGahern (The Republic of Telly), Elenor Shanley (Singer), Michael Harding (Writer), Seamus O’Rourke (Writer and Actor), Saramai Leech (Singer/Songwriter), Geoff Minogue and Mike Sheehan (Fair City), Jane McGrath and Pa Ryan (Red Rock), Aoibhinn McGinity and Ian Lloyd Anderson (Love/ Hate), Manus Halligan (Actor), Peter Daly (Actor), Janet Moran (Actress), Aaron Monaghan (Actor), Clare Monnelly (Actress) and Jayne Origan and friends (Musical Theatre) and Conor McIntyre (Brother).
As the event will probably sell-out very quickly, patrons are advised to secure them as quickly as possible for what will be one of the events of the year!!
Bailieborough Celtic A.F.C
Summer Soccer is back for 2017 with Under 8’s, 9’s and 10’s training on Thursday evenings from 6pm to 7pm AT THE Vale Grounds. We expect to start the CMUL Summer Soccer season in June with home and away fixtures being played up until the end of August. Registration for all players is on Thursday, 30th March. Depending on numbers interested in registering for Academy Soccer (Under 7 age group) we intend to train on Saturday afternoons. More information on this age group will follow registration evening.
Deepest Sympathy
Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Sadie, son David, daughter-in-law Lena, grandchildren Charlie and Eva, sister Molly and extended family and friends on the death of Robert (Bobby) Gray, Adelaide Road, Bailieborough, Co Cavan, who died on Wednesday, 8th March 2017 peacefully, at Cavan General Hospital. Bobby’s Funeral Service took place in Bailieborough Parish Church on Saturday, March 11th with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Deepest Sympathy is extended to son Brian, daughter Brid and grandchildren Brendan, Brian and Darragh Roe and Elaine McDermott, great grandchildren, nephew Brian and extended family and friends on the death of Mary (Mollie) Farrell (nee Carolan), Tunnyduff, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who died on Thursday, 9th March 2017, peacefully at her residence in her 103rd year. Mollie’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Brigid’s Church, Knockbride West on Saturday, March 11th with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Celia, sons Damien, John, Gabriel and Raymond, daughter Deborah, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces and extended family on the death of Sean Kelly, Drumacarrow, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who died on Saturday, 11th March 2017, peacefully at Fairlawns Nursing Home, Bailieborough. Sean’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church on Monday, March 13th and following which, his remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery.
LEND A HAND: ‘Lend a Hand’ is for the elderly and vulnerable in the Bailieborough area. Just give us a call if you need a job done, or even just a chat. Phone Ann on 042 9694825.
Bailieborough Tidy Towns: Bailieborough Tidy Towns are looking for lots of help on ‘Spring Clean Day’ on Saturday, April 8th, 2017. Please come along to the Market Square at 11am. Show how you are proud of your town and care for the environment. All volunteers welcome.
Well Done: Well done to Bailieborough Community School’s Under 16 Camogie side who defeated Our Lady’s Secondary School, Castleblayney in the Ulster Junior D Final. The final score was 8-5 to 5-3. Congratulations to all players and mentors on being Ulster Champions after a 22year wait from the last one!
RUN/WALK/JOG/CRAWL: Join us on Mondays and Wednesdays to run, walk, jog or crawl at Bailieborough Community Centre at 8pm. Enjoy tea, biscuits and fruit afterwards. All welcome.
Bridge Results: Bridge Results, Tuesday, March 21st: First: Patsy Corcoran and Anne Brady, Second: Gemma McCabe and Olive Kellett. Best Gross: Teresa O’Reilly and Joy Jameson. Third: Kathleen Keenan and Joan O’Reilly.
Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening in the Hotel Bailie at 8.00pm. New members are always most welcome.
Bailieborough School of Music: Lotto results for 25/03/17. Numbers Drawn; 5, 11, 13, 14. No Jackpot Winner. Luck Dip (€25) Winners, Teresa Cooney, Tierworker; Collette Gemmell, Leiter, Kingscourt; Mick Kearney, The Vale; Jake Hand, Canningstown. Jackpot next week, €2,300.
Bailieborough School of Music AGM will be held in Bailie Hotel tonight, Wednesday, March 29th at 8pm, everyone welcome.
Reconciliation Service for Easter: A Reconciliation Service for Easter will take place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Sunday, April 9th (Passion Sunday), at 7.00pm. Confessions will be heard by the Priests of the Pastoral Centre as part of a scripture service. Confessions for Easter will also take place on Holy Saturday, April 15th from 12 noon to 3.00pm.
Bailieborough Social Day Group: The next get-together of the Bailieborough Social Day Group will take place on Wednesday, March 29th from 2.30pm to 4.30pm in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. New members always welcome.
Knockbride Variety Show: Knockbride Variety Show are hosting their 9th Annual Variety Show on Thursday 30th, Friday 31st of March and Saturday 1st of April. Doors open each night at 8pm and the show will commence at 8.30pm. An extravaganza of Comedy, Song, Music and Dance.
Baptism Dates in St. Annes for April, May and June 2017: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–April 8th (Saturday, 1.30pm), Saturday, April 15th (Easter Vigil, 9.00pm), April 30th (Sunday, 12.30pm), May 6th (Saturday, 1.30pm), May 21st (Sunday, 12.30pm), June 10th (Saturday, 1.30pm) and June 25th (Sunday, 1.00pm).
Bailieborough Library
Everyday Irish – Tuesday evenings 3pm to 5pm
Beginner Conversational Irish Class for Adults who would like to learn the basics.
Ipads with Social Media for Beginners – Wednesday afternoons 2.15pm-4pm. This course will help those wanting to get to grips with Social Media using IPADs. (IPADS are provided). Contact:042 9665779 or
email: fburke@cavancoco.ie
Bailieborough Library Parent, Baby and Toddler Group has proven to be a vital life line for all stay-at-home parents who may be new to the area and wish to get out of the house and make new friends. There is a huge range of toys for children to play with, while parents can enjoy a cup of tea and chat.
The group meets at the Library Arts space every Wednesday at 10.30am-12pm. Why not join their Facebook Group and keep up to date with news and events.
Citizens Information every Tuesday 1.30pm-2.30pm on a first come first served basis;
Craft Group every Friday 10.30am-1pm;
Book Club 6pm-7pm last Thursday of every month;
Lit Lab writers group every second Tuesday. Contact 042 9665779 for details on any of the above.
East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 27th March 2017
Under 6/8/10; Training continues every Thursday and Friday. Possible blitz next week again in Carrick. Keep up the good work.
Above; Kingscourt U6/8/10 training group Thursday.
Above; Bailieborough U6/8/10 training group Friday.
Under 12;
The lads had a very convincing win over Cootehill last week in the Spring league. The weather has played havoc with the fixtures so next Saturday we will have a double round on the 3G at Breffni v Woodford and Ballinamore. Full squad attendance required.
The first round of the Monaghan league is scheduled for next Monday, 3rd April, away to Cootehill. Full attendance required at Wednesdays training in St. Annes Park, Bailieborough GAA, at 6.30. Outstanding memberships must be paid up at this session.
Celtic Challenge, intercounty U17 competition this year in May. A competitive group with Meath/Cavan/Louth/Monaghan/Longford and Leitrim. We aim to have even more of our boys on this panel this year. Training this Wednesday at 6.30 on the 3G.
Adult hurling;
We are going to give adult club hurling a go this year. Most likely on a recreational basis in the first instance unless we unearth a huge demand! Anyone interested in helping to set this up be it as a player, coach/manager, administration etc is very welcome to join the setup. We hope to start training at the end of April and our friends at Ulster GAA will make some of their coaches available to help get the ball rolling. Please spread the word out in the local community. This is our next big step in our hurling development but it will take a lot of smaller steps to get it going.
Contact Kathryn 087 244 1371 or Willie 086 164 9280 for more information.
Hurling training times and venues;
Kingscourt group; Under 6/8/10;
Thursday 6.45-7.45pm for U6/8 and 6.45-8.15 for U10 in the Community Centre. €3 each and bring water bottle.
Bailieborough group U6/8/10;
Friday at the Bailieborough Community School Sports Hall. U6/8 from 6-7. Under 10 from 7-8pm. €3 each and bring the water bottle.
Under 12/14/16/18;
Under 12 league double fixture this Saturday Breffni 3G from 3pm.
Under 16/18s will begin training when the minor football league is over.
For all info on these age groups then please contact Kathryn 087 244 1371
The week ahead;
Tanagh Outdoor Education and Training Centre will be running a Kayak Skills Camp on the 10th-12th April from 10am-2pm daily for 9-16 year olds and a Forest School Camp Craft on the 19th-21st April from 10am-2pm daily for 6-12 year olds. Camps are run by highly qualified and experienced instructors. Contact Philomena on 049 5552988 to book your place.
Fíor Ceili: Fíor Céili practice takes place in the Killinkere GAA Centre every Wednesday at 8.30pm. 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: Michael Cullen 087 154 2447 or Edel Fox 086 1004030.
CITIZENS INFORMATION: Co. Cavan Citizens Information Outreach Service in Bailieboro (The Library) on Tuesdays, from 1.30pm – 2.30pm. This is a weekly service. Any enquiries 076 1075200.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held in: The Health Centre, Kells Road on Wednesdays at 8.30pm.
If any readers have items of interest to be included in the Bailieborough News, (Obituaries, News Items, Sports, etc…), please e-mail: mattie42@eircom.net or call 042 9666200.
Bailieborough News. March 23rd 2017
/in News /by PetraBailieborough News. March 23rd 2017 Matthew J. Cullen.
Bailieborough St. Patrick’s Day Parade
On Friday afternoon last, the 16th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade took place in the town. On a cold, wet and breezy afternoon, the crowds thronged Main Street to watch the Parade. Although the Parade was smaller than other years, it proved to be an enjoyable event for young and old. Mr. Phillip Fyfe—MC for the event—kept the attendance amused and informed about the various participants in the Parade. Two marching bands took part in the parade—the Corduff Pipe Band (who are celebrating their Centenary this year) and St. Mary’s Brass and Reed Band, Kingscourt. Local sporting clubs, organisations and charities were well represented with some organisations making a very welcome return to the parade. The R.T.E. cameras were present with a small segment of the Parade being shown on the six o’clock evening news.
The Prizewinners on the day (which were independently judged) were, Best Commercial Float, Blackwell Construction, Best Comedy Award went to ‘Knockbride Variety Show’, The Special Achievement Award went to Bailieborough Shamrocks G.F.C. and the Best Dressed Shop Window went to Black’s Butchers, Main Street.
A big THANK YOU to all the fantastic creative volunteers, entrepreneurs, voluntary and community groups, local businesses and famous faces who hit our streets to entertain and celebrate our National Patron Saint Patrick. A special word of thanks to RTE News and Sinead Hussey for covering the Bailieborough parade. A fusion of colour, razzmatazz and spectacular entertainment to all who gazed despite the weather. Here’s looking forward to next year’s Parade!
Damage to Car in St. Anne’s Church Carpark
Serious damage was done to a car in St. Anne’s Church Carpark on Sunday morning, March 12th –before or during the 10.00am Mass. The car in question was sideswiped by another car (probably red in colour) whose owner did not stop to report it. If the driver of the car wishes to accept responsibility or if there were any witnesses to the incident, they are asked to contact Fr. Michael Router at 087 4407990. Witness details will be kept confidential—if they so wish.
Parking at St. Annes: The above incident highlights the need for careful parking and driving around the Church. There is only space for four cars near the front doors of the Church and these are for people with disabled permits only. No other cars should be parked outside of the bays in the main carpark and certainly not in the avenues blocking entrances and exits. As an example of such thoughtlessness—a car was recently seen driving over the grass in order to park in the avenue, destroying a St. Vincent DePaul donation box in the process.
Deepest Sympathy
Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife, Joanne and son Thomas on the death of Patsy Cooney (Old Station Yard, Kirby Thore, Penrith, Cumbria U.K and formerly of Crocknahattina, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan on Friday, March 3rd, 2017, peacefully at home. Sympathy is also extended to Patsy’s sisters, Angela, Rose, Agnes, Rita, Carmel and Theresa, his mother-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Patsy’s Funeral and interment service took place at St. Margaret and St. James’ Church, Long Marton on Monday, March 13th, 2017. A Memorial Mass for Patsy will take place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough at a later date.
Deepest Sympathy is extended to sisters Sue and Rita brothers Brendan, Tom and Vincent, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends on the death of Phil Reilly, Glanadara, Tierworker, Bailieborough, who passed away peacefully at Cavan General Hospital on Wednesday, March 8th. Phil’s Funeral Mass took place on Friday, March 10th in St. Patrick’s Church, Tierworker with burial afterwards in St. Anne’s Cemetery, Bailieborough.
Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Violet, son Stuart, daughter Sandra, son in law Ronnie, grandchildren Ross and Ryan, sisters Ann and Edith, brother-in-law Gaunie, sister-in-law Florrie, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends on the death of William (Willie) Cox, Urcher, Bailieborough, who passed away peacefully at Cavan General Hospital on Wednesday, 8th March 2017. Willie’s Funeral Service took place in Trinity Presbyterian Church, Bailieborough on Friday, March 10th with burial afterwards in Urcher Graveyard.
Ballinamoney Parents Association: Ballinamoney Parents Association are holding a Table Quiz in The Royal Breffni, Tierworker, on Friday 24th March, kicking off at 9pm sharp. €40 per table of 4. All welcome. Guaranteed to be a great night.
Bailieborough Model School: The Model School, Bailieborough is now open for enrolment for Junior Infants starting in September 2017. For an information pack and enrolment form, pleasecontact: themodelbailieborough@gmail.com or phone the office on 042-9665689.
‘Emer’s Evening’: (All proceeds go to St. Felim’s N.S. Playground)
Padraic and Lisa McIntyre held a fundraiser for Temple Street Children’s Hospital after their daughter Emer was born. It was called ‘Emer’s Evening for Temple Street’. To mark the fifth anniversary of this occasion, they are hosting it again. This time they have kindly offered that all proceeds will go to St. Felim’s N.S. Playground.
Emer’s Evening will take place in the Bailie Hotel, on Sunday, April 9th. Doors will open at 7.30pm with the show starting at 8.00pm, sharp. Tickets are €25 and are on sale from The Bailie Hotel and SuperValu.
The line –up for this event is one of the best ever assembled in the town: House Band—Kudos, MC’S on the night—Neal and Fergal Tully (The Goggle Box Twins), The Strypes, Charlie McGettigan (Eurovision Winner), Kevin McGahern (The Republic of Telly), Elenor Shanley (Singer), Michael Harding (Writer), Seamus O’Rourke (Writer and Actor), Saramai Leech (Singer/Songwriter), Geoff Minogue and Mike Sheehan (Fair City), Jane McGrath and Pa Ryan (Red Rock), Aoibhinn McGinity and Ian Lloyd Anderson (Love/ Hate), Manus Halligan (Actor), Peter Daly (Actor), Janet Moran (Actress), Aaron Monaghan (Actor), Clare Monnelly (Actress) and Jayne Origan and friends (Musical Theatre).
As the event will probably sell-out very quickly, patrons are advised to secure them as quickly as possible for what will be one of the events of the year!!
Bailieborough Social Day Group: The Bailieborough Social Day Group wish to sincerely thank Brendan O’Reilly and the Swim Club who organised the Christmas Day Swim and Annual Christmas Draw and all who supported them in raising the necessary funds for the Social Day Group. The total proceeds raised amounted to €1,844 which will go towards lots of activities for the Senior citizens in the area.
Bailieborough Mental Health Association: Bailieborough Mental Health Association would like to thank most sincerely all the people who supported their recent Round Table quiz. Over €1000 was raised on the night and this will be put to good use in the community.
East Cavan Swim Club: Well done to the 56 swimmers who have competed in the South West Minor League this year, with a series of meets with swim clubs from Omagh, Enniskillen, Sligo and Ballyshannon. This is a development league which gives swimmers their first experiences of competing and is very important to the club. A number of our swimmers will progress to the finals of the league which will take place in May in Omagh.
East Cavan Swim Club swimmers at Ballyshannon Leisure Centre, Co. Donegal.
LEND A HAND: ‘Lend a Hand’ is for the elderly and vulnerable in the Bailieborough area. Just give us a call if you need a job done, or even just a chat. Phone Ann on 042 9694825.
RUN/WALK/JOG/CRAWL: Join us on Mondays and Wednesdays to run, walk, jog or crawl at Bailieborough Community Centre at 8pm. Enjoy tea, biscuits and fruit afterwards. All welcome.
Bridge Results: Tuesday, March 8th: First: Elizabeth Murphy and Rosaleen Mackey, Second: Helen Clarke and Kathleen McArdle. Best Gross: Pauline McEvoy and Rosaleen Keegan. Third: Malcolm Cross and Gemma McCabe.
Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening in the Hotel Bailie at 8.00pm. New members are always most welcome.
Bailieborough School of Music: Bailieborough School of Music AGM will be held in Bailie Hotel on Wednesday next, March 29th at 8pm, everyone welcome.
Lotto results for 18/03/17. Numbers Drawn; 5, 13, 22, 23. No Jackpot Winner. Luck Dip (€25) Winners, Mary McDonald, Lear; Janet Bolger; Linda Gargan, Barrack St, Maggie Owens, c/o Giles Bar. Jackpot next week, €2,200.
Knockbride Variety Show: Knockbride Variety Show are hosting their 9th Annual Variety Show on Thursday 30th, Friday 31st of March and Saturday 1st of April. Doors open each night at 8pm and the show will commence at 8.30pm. An extravaganza of Comedy, Song, Music and Dance.
BAILIEBOROUGH TIDY TOWNS – ADOPT A ROAD/STREET/ESTATE SCHEME: If you would like to help out and keep your road, estate or street litter free, please contact Bernie 086 1608842, Seamus 086 2836157 or Kevin in Bailie Stores. All those who are already picking up litter on their road, please contact us as well. Thanking you for help in keeping Bailieborough tidy.
Baptism Dates in St. Annes for April, May and June 2017: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–March 26th (Sunday, 12.30pm), April 8th (Saturday, 1.30pm), Saturday, April 15th (Easter Vigil, 9.00pm), April 30th (Sunday, 12.30pm), May 6th (Saturday, 1.30pm), May 21st (Sunday, 12.30pm), June 10th (Saturday, 1.30pm) and June 25th (Sunday, 1.00pm).
Bailieborough Library
Everyday Irish – Tuesday evenings 3pm to 5pm
Beginner Conversational Irish Class for Adults who would like to learn the basics.
Ipads with Social Media for Beginners – Wednesday afternoons 2.15pm-4pm. This course will help those wanting to get to grips with Social Media using IPADs. (IPADS are provided). Contact:042 9665779 or
email: fburke@cavancoco.ie
Bailieborough Library Parent, Baby and Toddler Group has proven to be a vital life line for all stay-at-home parents who may be new to the area and wish to get out of the house and make new friends. There is a huge range of toys for children to play with, while parents can enjoy a cup of tea and chat.
The group meets at the Library Arts space every Wednesday at 10.30am-12pm. Why not join their Facebook Group and keep up to date with news and events.
Citizens Information every Tuesday 1.30pm-2.30pm on a first come first served basis;
Craft Group every Friday 10.30am-1pm;
Book Club 6pm-7pm last Thursday of every month;
Lit Lab writers group every second Tuesday. Contact 042 9665779 for details on any of the above.
Tanagh Outdoor Education and Training Centre will be running a Kayak Skills Camp on the 10th-12th April from 10am-2pm daily for 9-16 year olds and a Forest School Camp Craft on the 19th-21st April from 10am-2pm daily for 6-12 year olds. Camps are run by highly qualified and experienced instructors. Contact Philomena on 049 5552988 to book your place.
‘Patrick’s Quest for Mayor’: Presents Rambling House in Gallonray House in Gallonray House on Saturday 25th of March starting at 8.30pm, sharp. Free Admission. Refreshments and raffle on the night. The best of music, stories and dance. A night not to be missed. Come for the craic.
Fíor Ceili: Fíor Céili practice takes place in the Killinkere GAA Centre every Wednesday at 8.30pm. All welcome.
Gerard Kiernan Tea Dance: In Aid of Kilnaleck Comhaltas on Tuesday night 28th March ,2017 in the Realtog Centre Kilnaleck at 8 30 pm.
Fabulous Entertainment and Local Artists, Raffle on the night, Light Refreshments served, Voluntary Donation and Everybody welcome, for a great night of crack and fun.
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: Michael Cullen 087 154 2447 or Edel Fox 086 1004030.
CITIZENS INFORMATION: Co. Cavan Citizens Information Outreach Service in Bailieboro (The Library) on Tuesdays, from 1.30pm – 2.30pm. This is a weekly service. Any enquiries 076 1075200.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held in: The Health Centre, Kells Road on Wednesdays at 8.30pm.
If any readers have items of interest to be included in the Bailieborough News, (Obituaries, News Items, Sports, etc…), please e-mail: mattie42@eircom.net or call 042 9666200.