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Family Fun Day @ Bailie Hotel
/in News, Uncategorized /by PetraBailieborough News. April 29th 2024. Matthew J. Cullen.
/in News /by PetraBailieborough ‘Active Age’ Group: Next social meeting is on Tuesday, May 7th in the Courthouse from 2pm to 4pm. A warm welcome to all. To-date the group have been very blessed to have interesting guest speakers, artists and musicians give a half hour of their time in sharing their interests and passions. If you have a little time to spare to share your interests and talents, we would love to hear from you! Please contact Mary on 086 068 8714.
Fun Run: St. Feilm’s National School Parents Assocation are holding a FUN RUN on Monday next, 6th May (Bank Holiday) at 11am. 5km and 10km routes. Registration is from 10:30am at the Community Centre. Entry fees are €5 per person/€10 per family. Spot prizes on the day. Everyone welcome.
Knock: Bailieborough Church Choirs have been invited to provide music at the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock on Saturday, August 9th, 2024. St. Anne’s Church Choir are having rehearsals on Tuesday evenings in the Church at 6.30pm. All are welcome.
Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd:
The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd Committee is available to help cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information, contact: Edel Fox 086 1004030.
Bridge: Bridge Results: Tuesday, April 16th : First: Michael McNicholas and Geraldine Columb. Second: Sean Kellegher and Betty McCaffrey. Third: Brid Murray and Margaret Carolan. Best Gross. Sean Kellegher and Betty McCaffrey.
Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening in the Bailie Hotel at 7.00pm (please note earlier starting time) and new members are always welcome.
Jiving Lessons: Come along and learn to Jive on Thursday nights from 8.00pm to 9.30pm at the Clubhouse at St. Anne’s Park. No partner needed.
First Communion: Congratulations to the Students from St. Felim’s National School who received their First Communion on Saturday morning last.
East Cavan Swimming Club: Congratulations to all of the Club’s swimmers on Sunday last at the Enniskillen Lakelanders Junior Gala.
Personal Bests for every swimmer with so many medals – 8 gold, 5 silver and 6 bronze!
Well done Tommy, Clare, Emily May, Katie, Rebecca, Mark, Eimear, Eadaoin, Sarah, Lukas Marcus and Meabh.
And the best support for each other all day.
Bailieborough Library:
Craft Group meets every Friday at 10.30am and new members are always welcome.
Line Dancing: Beginning in the Courthouse, Lower Main Street, Bailieborough on Tuesday, May 7th from 8.15pm to 10.00pm. All welcome.
May—Month of the Holy Rosary: The Rosary will be recited for the month of May, at 7.30pm at Our Lady’s Altar in St. Annes Church. Everyone welcome.
Careers: Thinking of changing career, need advice on careers, educational needs, CV help, interview skills – CMETB (Cavan Monaghan Education and Training Board) will facilitate a FREE drop in service at the Library on the last Wednesday of each month from 2.15pm-4.30pm. Next month’s is on Wednesday, May 1st. No appointment is necessary.
Bailieborough Men’s Shed: Bailieborough ‘Men’s Shed’ is open every Tuesday morning from 10.00am to 1.00pm in the Bexcourt Centre, Shercock Road. New members are always most welcome.
Darkness into Light, Bailieborough: ‘Darkness into Light’, Bailieborough will take place on the morning of Saturday, May 11th at 4.15am.
You Can still register on-line at https://www.darknessintolight.ie/sign-up
REFRESHMENTS: We will be providing refreshments after the event in the Community School again this year on 11th May 2024. We are asking any keen bakers to support the event and donate something. Anything being donated can be left in Nomad Coffee (Shercock Road) during the day of 10th May or in The Lemon Tree (Barrack Street) that evening between 6 and 8pm.
COLLECTION DATES: To help with costs involved in hosting our DIL Bailieborough 2024 event, we are holding collection dates on Friday 3rd May and Saturday 4th May in the following locations;
Friday 3rd May in Supervalu between 11am and 3pm.
Saturday 4th May in Tesco between12 and 3pm.
All donations are greatly appreciated.
St. Vincent De Paul: To request assistance from St. Vincent DePaul, please use, FREEPHONE 1800 677 777. Should your call be made during non office hours, please leave your details and you will receive a call back.
Walk, Jog or Run: Now that the evenings are getting longer again, there will be running and walking for all levels, beginners and advanced. Fun and free, social gathering in the Chapel car park, Lake Shore, Bailieborough at 8pm. All old and new people welcome. It’s a well lit up run. Stretch before and afterwards, every Monday and Wednesday evening.
East Cavan Gaels GAAHurling Club News 28th April 2024
Senior/county squads;
Club Seniors went down to a good Truagh Gaels side in the spring league on Sunday last. Next up is a semi final v Erne Gaels in the next week or so.
The county Seniors had a hard fought but deserved win over Lancashire in Belfast on Saturday. Next up is what is ostensibly an All Ireland semi final at home to Longford in two weeks time.
The county U20s, with a good crew of East Cavan Gaels men in tow, will try to make the All Ireland C final when they host Monaghan on Saturday next in Kingspan Breffni at 4pm. Best wishes to all and to joint manager ECGs Pat O’Flaherty.
County U17s have a few weeks off before their next outing.
U8/10/12/14/16/18;
Under 12/14/16 club training Wednesday time tbc on the astro at Bailieboro Celtic AFC.
Another good performance from the young U16 side v Knockbridge on Monday last in Killinkere. Many thanks to Killinkere for the use of their facilities.
Under 12 Monaghan League will begin in the next weeks tbc.
Under 8 and under 10s will return to outdoor training over the next month.
The week ahead;
Wednesday; U12/14/16 training time tbc astro at Bailieboro Celtic AFC.
Thursday; Adult training 8-9pm, Bailieboro Celtic AFC astro.
Saturday;All Ireland U20C semi final Cavan v Monaghan KB 4pm.
Club contacts;
U8/10/12; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.
U14/16/18/; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.
Senior; Adam Baldwin 087 962 220
Bailieborough News. April 22nd 2024. Matthew J. Cullen.
/in News /by Petra‘Dawn Chorus’ Walk at the Castle Lake:
Sunday 28th April. Meet at 5am at the lakeshore car park at Lear. Wear warm clothes. No dogs please. Tea and biscuits afterwards. All welcome.
Bailieborough ‘Active Age’ Group: Next social meeting is on Tuesday, May 7th in the Courthouse from 2pm to 4pm. A warm welcome to all. To-date the group have been very blessed to have interesting guest speakers, artists and musicians give a half hour of their time in sharing their interests and passions. If you have a little time to spare to share your interests and talents, we would love to hear from you! Please contact Mary on 086 068 8714.
Knock: Bailieborough Church Choirs have been invited to provide music at the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock on Saturday, August 9th, 2024. St. Anne’s Church Choir are having rehearsals on Tuesday evenings in the Church at 6.30pm. All are welcome.
Congratulations and Well Done: Congratulations to East Cavan Swimming Club members and students of Bailieborough Community School and Colaiste Dun a Ri, Alana Carling, Aoibheann Taaffe, Kerry Buckland Morris, Lian Moore, Roisin Pierce and Tatiana Juricova on the super performances for Bailieborough Community School and Coláiste Dun a Rí on Saturday last, in the Ulster Schools Swimming Association’s Key Stage 3 and 4 Championships, held in the Ards Blair Mayne Well Being and Leisure Complex in Newtownards.
Well done to Lian and Tatiana reaching finals with Tatiana achieving bronze medals.
The Bailieborough Community School relay teams won bronze and silver medals (Alana, Aoibheann, Lian, Roisin and Tatiana). Well done ladies on some terrific results.
Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd:
The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd Committee is available to help cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information, contact: Edel Fox 086 1004030.
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to family Roisin McDonald (John), Mary Rita Daly (Cormac), Geraldine Gormley (Terry), Vincent (Annie), and Margaret Hawthorne (Robert), sister Rita Lynch, sister-in-law Mary, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, sixteen grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends on the death of Alice Clarke (née Lynch), Drumanespic, Bailieborough, Co Cavan, who passed away on Sunday, 14th April 2024, peacefully at Cavan General Hospital. Alice was predeceased by her husband Vincent, son Philip and daughter-in-law Paula.
Alice’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Church, Bailieborough on Wednesday, April 17th and afterwards Alice’s remains were laid to rest in St. Bridgid’s Cemetery, Knockbride West (Tunnyduff).
Bridge: Bridge Results: Tuesday, April 9th : First: Rena Coleman and Sean Kellegher. Second: Joy Jameson and Teresa O’Reilly. Third: Rose Brennan and Betty McCaffrey. Best Gross: Rena Coleman and Sean Kellegher.
Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening in the Bailie Hotel at 7.00pm (please note earlier starting time) and new members are always welcome.
Jiving Lessons: Come along and learn to Jive on Thursday nights from 8.00pm to 9.30pm at the Clubhouse at St. Anne’s Park. No partner needed.
First Communion: Congratulations to the students from St. Annes National School, who received their First Communion last weekend. Students from St. Felim’s National School will receive their First Communion next Saturday morning at 11.00am.
Bailieborough Library: Book Club: Next meeting is on Tuesday next, April 30th at 6.30pm and the book for discussion will be ‘A Spool of Blue Thread’ by Anne Tyler and is now available at the Library desk. New members are always welcome!
Craft Group meets every Friday at 10.30am and new members are always welcome.
Well Done: Well Done to local girl and Bailieborough Shamrocks player, Erelle O’ Sullivan and the Cavan Ladies Gaelic Football Under 14 squad who won the Platinum Ulster Final held in Castleblaney on Sunday last, when they defeated Tyrone by 3—11 to 2—7. Well done ladies.
Line Dancing: Beginning in the Courthouse, Lower Main Street, Bailieborough on Tuesday, May 7th from 8.15pm to 10.00pm. All welcome.
Careers: Thinking of changing career, need advice on careers, educational needs, CV help, interview skills – CMETB (Cavan Monaghan Education and Training Board) will facilitate a FREE drop in service at the Library on the last Wednesday of each month from 2.15pm-4.30pm. Next month’s is on Wednesday, May 1st. No appointment is necessary.
Regretted Death: The death has occurred of Anne Smyth (née Reilly), Greaghlough, Bailieborough and formerly of Corlatt, Mullagh, Co. Cavan, unexpectedly but peacefully on Wednesday, the 17th April 2024 at her residence. Anne was predeceased by her husband Tom, sister Helen and her parents Anna May and John.
Anne will be sadly missed by her family Dermot (Audrey), Barry (Emer), Patrick (Claire) and Áine (Ciarán), her adored 10 grandchildren Tom, Sam, Anna, Joe, Sarah, Carrie, Ollie, Billy, Lucy and Evie, her sister Mary Frances and brothers Hugh and Gene, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.
Anne’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Mary’s Church, Cross on Sunday, April 21st and afterwards, Anne’s remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.
Bailieborough Men’s Shed: Bailieborough ‘Men’s Shed’ is open every Tuesday morning from 10.00am to 1.00pm in the Bexcourt Centre, Shercock Road. New members are always most welcome.
Darkness into Light, Bailieborough: ‘Darkness into Light’, Bailieborough will take place on the morning of Saturday, May 11th at 4.15am.
REGISTRATION EVENING: We will be holding a registration on Friday 26th April, in The Lemon Tree bar on Barrack Street, between 6 and 8pm. Come along and show your support for Pieta House. T-shits are available on the night for those who register. You Can still register on-line at https://www.darknessintolight.ie/sign-up
REFRESHMENTS: We will be providing refreshments after the event in the Community School again this year on 11th May 2024. We are asking any keen bakers to support the event and donate something. Anything being donated can be left in Nomad Coffee (Shercock Road) during the day of 10th May or in The Lemon Tree (Barrack Street) that evening between 6 and 8pm.
COLLECTION DATES: To help with costs involved in hosting our DIL Bailieborough 2024 event, we are holding collection dates on Friday 3rd May and Saturday 4th May in the following locations;
Friday 3rd May in Supervalu between 11am and 3pm.
Saturday 4th May in Tesco between12 and 3pm.
All donations are greatly appreciated.
St. Vincent De Paul: To request assistance from St. Vincent DePaul, please use, FREEPHONE 1800 677 777. Should your call be made during non office hours, please leave your details and you will receive a call back.
Walk, Jog or Run: Now that the evenings are getting longer again, there will be running and walking for all levels, beginners and advanced. Fun and free, social gathering in the Chapel car park, Lake Shore, Bailieborough at 8pm. All old and new people welcome. It’s a well lit up run. Stretch before and afterwards, every Monday and Wednesday evening.
East Cavan Gaels GAA Club: East Cavan Gaels Hurling Club News 21st April 2024
Senior/county squads; Club Seniors had a good 2-18 to 2-15 win away to Banbridge in the Spring League on Sunday last to get their first win of the season.
The county men had an enthralling draw with favourites Fermanagh in Brewster Park on Saturday with Liam, Nickey, Jack Barry and Jack McGuinness all playing starring roles in a brilliant game. Next up is an away trip to play Lancashire.
County U20s prepare for All Ireland C semi final in early May v Monaghan.
County U17s had another good outing away to Fermanagh with Lee Barry playing well.
U8/10/12/14/16/18; Under 12/14/16 club training Wednesday time tbc on the astro at Bailieboro Celtic AFC.
Our U16s performed very well on their trip to Inniskeen on Monday last. They host Knockbridge on Monday at 7.45 in Killinkere.
Under 12 Monaghan League will begin in the next weeks tbc.
Under 8 and under 10s await the start of the Monaghan blitzes on May 1st.
The week ahead;
Wednesday; U12/14/16 training time tbc astro at Bailieboro Celtic AFC.
Thursday; Adult training 8-9pm, Bailieboro Celtic AFC astro.
Saturday; Lory Meagher Cup round 3 away to Lancashire time/venue tbc
Sunday;.Adult spring league 12pm venue tbc.
Club contacts;
U8/10/12; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.
U14/16/18/; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.
Senior; Adam Baldwin 087 962 2206.