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Bailieborough News. February 19th 2024. Matthew J. Cullen.
/in News /by PetraBailieborough Tidy Towns: Launch of Tidy Towns Plan – Landscape and Natural Heritage Design Proposal:
Bailieborough Tidy Towns in conjunction with the Town Centre First initiative have been working together to develop a new Tidy Town Plan for Bailieborough. The aim of the plan is to aid Bailieborough plan and manage current and future projects within the remit of the National Tidy Towns Competition. The launch of the plan will take place on Thursday, 29th February in Bailieborough Courthouse at 7.30pm.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
For further details in respect of the event please contact:
Seamus Rahill, Bailieborough Tidy Towns: sjrahill@gmail.com or
Caroline Brady, Town Regeneration Officer Cavan Co. Council: cbrady@cavancoco.ie
Photographic Exhibition:Friends of Castle Lake Catchment photography exhibition, ‘The Colour of Nature’, takes place at the Library until the end of February.
Bailieborough Group of Parishes: We are thrilled to announce that Abaana’s New Life Choir will be travelling all the way from Uganda to perform for us on Monday 18th March. Make sure to keep this night free and invite your friends and family as it is sure to be an incredible night.
Bailieborough ‘Active Age’ Group:
Next social meeting is on Tuesday, February 27th in the Courthouse from 2pm to 4pm. A warm welcome to all.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade: All floats welcome : Vintage cars, bikes, tractors,
Comedy floats, Sports clubs, All Business Floats, Entry of floats is FREE of charge.
Great chance to promote your business club etc.
P rizes to be awarded: Best Comedy Float €500, Best Club €300, Best Commercial Float €200 and there will also be a prize for the Best Window. There will also be a Marching Band, Comedy, Fancy Dress and lots, lots more.
Saint Anne’s National School: Parents Association: The Saint Anne’s N.S. Parents Association are holding a ‘Bake Sale’ on Sunday, March 3rd at 11.00am in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. Why not pop over for a cake! Raffle for great prizes, Kid’s gifts and Mother’s Day hampers. All donations welcome and can be dropped off at 10.15am. Raffle for spot prizes on the day. Please support.
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.
Information evening in Bailieborough on supports available for vacant and derelict buildings and energy upgrades for businesses.
Cavan County Council in collaboration with Cavan County Local Development
(CCLD) will host an information evening for owners of vacant and derelict properties
as well as for businesses to hear about supports that are currently available to them
for refurbishment, and for energy upgrades of their properties. The event will take
place on Monday 4th March in the Bailie Hotel at 7.30pm. The event is free and
while it is targeted at businesses and property owners in Bailieborough, it is open to
everyone to attend. A number of companies will be attending on the night to provide
advice and information on retrofitting for businesses.
For further details in respect of the event please contact:
Caroline Brady, Town Regeneration Officer, Cavan County Council: cbrady@cavancoco.ie or Mary McCabe SEC Mentor CCLD: mmccabe@ccld.ie
Knockbride Bazaar: The Knockbride bazaar takes place in in Tunnyduff Hall on Friday next, 23rd February at 8pm. Great selection of prizes and everyone welcome.
Bailieborough Bowls: Bowls continues on Wednesday’s at 8.00pm, in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. New members are very welcome.
Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to children, Tommie, Annie, Stephen, Johnnie, Martin, Louise and Richard, brothers Raymond, Tony, Alfie and Desmond, sister Kathleen, grandchildren, great grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and large circle of friends on the death of John (Johnnie) Gilsenan, Tierworker, Kells, Co. Meath, who passed away on Saturday, 17th February 2024, peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Johnnie was predeceased by his wife Phylis and daughter Dawn.
Johnnie’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Patrick’s Church, Tierworker on Monday, February 19th and afterwards Johnnie’s remains were laid to rest in the new Moybologue Cemetery.
Bridge: Bridge Results: Tuesday, February 13th, 2024: 1st Rosaleen Mackey and Kathy O’Sullivan. 2nd Tom Moran and John Mcgahan. Joint 3rd: Vera Bell and Una Stafford and Brendan Gavin and Colette Gavin. Best Gross.. Teresa O’Reilly and Joy Jameson.. Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening in the Bailie Hotel at 7.30pm and new members are always welcome.
Killann Community Games: Following on from our meeting last Thursday evening, Killann Community Games hope to enter teams/individuals in the following competitions:
Gaelic football – U10 Boys, U12 Girls, U14 Girls,
Outdoor Soccer – U12 Girls, U15 Girls,
Athletics – U8, U10, U12, U14, U16,
Swimming www.communitygames.ie/swimming.html
Gymnastics.
However, we would love to provide the children and teenagers living within our Bailieborough/Shercock catchment area with the opportunity to compete in some other events, and with that in mind, we have selected the following additional competitions for the coming year. Obviously, this depends on having adequate numbers interested, but also, having more parents/adults on board to help out.
Futsal – U13 Girls, U15 Girls
Rounders – U13, U15 www.communitygames.ie/rounders.html
Tag Rugby/Rugby 7’s
Hurling – U11 Boys
Art www.communitygames.ie/art.html
Quiz U14 www.communitygames.ie/quiz.html
Chess U11, U13, U16
Debating U16
If you have a child interested in participating in any of these competitions, or, perhaps they have an interest in another event, please contact us via our Facebook page.
The full list of events can be explored on the Community Games website: www.communitygames.ie/events.html
Finally, if you are a parent/adult with some experience in any of the above events, and would consider giving a hand or even doing a bit of coaching, please get in touch via our FB page.
Lakelands Taekwondo and Self Defence, Adult Classes: Improve your strength, fitness, flexability, stamina and agility. Takes place every Friday evening in the Community Centre, Chapel Road, Bailieborough at 8.00pm. All enquiries to 085 127 1979.
Women’s World Day of Prayer: The ‘Women’s World Day of Prayer’ Service will be held in Corglass Presbyterian Church on Friday, March 1st at 8.00pm. Guest speaker will be Jenny Horner. Everyone welcome.
Cavan Sports Partnership: Women’s ‘Dip and Dash’ : Kick off Women in Sport week by signing up to our ‘Dip and Dash’ event taking place in Bailieborough Leisure Club.
Complete a 200 m swim followed by a 2k walk or run.
Enjoy a complimentary coffee and a treat once you complete the course.
A Dip and Dash is the perfect way to try out a dual sport, have fun and meet other like minded women! The event takes place at Bailieborough Leisure Centre on Sunday, March 3rd, commencing at 9.00am.
Bailieborough Library: ‘Thank you’ to everyone who attended the January meeting of the Library Book Club. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, February 27th at 6.30pm and new members are always welcome. Copies of February’s read, ‘Antarctica’ by Claire Keegan are available to borrow at the Library desk.
Craft Group meets every Friday at 10.30am and new members are always welcome
‘Colour of Nature’ Photographic Exhibition featuring images from the local catchment area may be viewed at the Library during Library opening hours.
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. 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.
Celebrating ‘Ireland Reads Day’ 2024 : The Library will host a FREE ‘Mindfulness’ Story time and Art workshop for children aged 8-12 years on Saturday next February 24th from 10.30am-12.30pm. Booking essential at 042 9665779
Next library Reading Group meeting on Tuesday, February 27th at 6.30pm. New members are always welcome!
St. Vincent De Paul: To request assistance from St. Vincent DePaul, please use, FREEPHONE 1800 677 777. Should your call be made during non office hours, please leave your details and you will receive a call back.
Walk, Jog or Run: Now that the evenings are short again, there will be running and walking for all levels, beginners and advanced. Fun and free, social gathering in the Chapel car park, Lake Shore, Bailieborough at 8pm. All old and new people welcome. It’s a well lit up run. Stretch before and afterwards, every Monday and Wednesday evening.
East Cavan Gaels GAA Club: Hurling News 19th February 2024
Senior; County lads have no competitive fixture this week as they prepare for the big trip out west to take on Mayo next weekend.
Club adult training is a few weeks away in preparation for what promises to be a very competitive season ahead.
Cavan U20s; Another good workout for this squad, with ECG men in tow on Sunday v a Strong Tyrone side in Kingspan Breffni. Special mention to Cian O’Brien who made his competitive debut. Onwards and upwards for this squad as they head for Armagh next week for round 3.
After school hurling; Full steam ahead for the three venues in Shercock, Mullagh and Bailieborough all the way until Easter.
New club app; We now have our own app. Look up East Cavan Gaels Hurling Club wherever you get your apps!
The week ahead; Wednesday; After school hurling Shercock AC. Up to 3rd class 3.30pm, 4th-6th class 4.30pm.
Thursday; After school hurling Mullagh Community Sports Centre. Up to 3rd class 3.30pm,
Friday; After school hurling Bailieborough Community School Sports hall. Up to 3rd class 2.45pm, 4th-6th class 3.45. All after school sessions €3 each please.
Saturday;NHL 3A v Mayo away in Hastings Insurance MacHale Park 2pm.
Sunday;.Cavan U20s v Armagh U20s.
Club contacts;
U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.
U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.
Bailieborough News. February 12th 2024. Matthew J. Cullen.
/in News, Uncategorized /by PetraPhotographic Exhibition:Friends of Castle Lake Catchment photography exhibition, ‘The Colour of Nature’, takes place at the Library until the end of February.
Cake Sale: Bailieborough Shamrocks Cake Sale on Sunday 18th February from 10.30- 12pm in the Bailieborough Shamrocks Clubhouse at St. Annes Park.
All donations of baked goods welcome and can be dropped off on the day.
Bailieborough Group of Parishes: We are thrilled to announce that Abaana’s New Life Choir will be travelling all the way from Uganda to perform for us on Monday 18th March. Make sure to keep this night free and invite your friends and family as it is sure to be an incredible night.
Disco: A Juvenile Valentine’s Disco will take place on this Friday 16th February in St Anne’s Park at 8pm. All chilren from second class to sixth class are invited to attend.
Bailieborough ‘Active Age’ Group:
Next social meeting is on Tuesday, February 27th in the Courthouse from 2pm to 4pm. A warm welcome to all.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Volunteers Needed: Calling new volunteers to help out this year for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Please contact any committee member for further details.
All floats welcome. Vintage cars, bikes and tractors. Comedy floats, Sports clubs and
all Business floats.
Entry of floats is free of charge
Great chance to promote your business club etc.
Prizes for best float, best comedy also best dressed window in town.
Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: A big “Thank You ” to Cavan Kayak Run for their generous donation of €1000. 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.
Knockbride Bazaar: The Knockbride bazaar takes place in in Tunnyduff Hall on Friday 23rd February at 8pm. Great selection of prizes and everyone welcome.
Bailieborough Bowls: Bowls continues on Wednesday’s at 8.00pm, in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. New members are very welcome.
Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Andrina, daughter Patricia (Daniel), son Kevin, grandchildren Coragh and Sean, brothers Noel (Doris), Sean (Eileen), Aidan and Leonard, sisters Maura, Geraldine (Seamus), Patricia (Vincent), uncle and aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends on the death of Kevin Fitzpatrick, Coventry U.K and formerly of Latsey, Canningstown, Co. Cavan, who passed away at home in Coventry, on Saturday, 13th January, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Kevin was predeceased by his father Ben, mother Minnie and brothers Raymond and Bernard.
Kevin’s Funeral Mass took place on Thursday, 8th February, in St. Brigid’s Church, Knockbride West (Tunnyduff) and afterwards, Kevin’s remains were laid to rest inThe Church of Mary Immaculate Cemetery, Virginia.
Bridge: Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening in the Bailie Hotel at 7.30pm and new members are always welcome.
Lakelands Taekwondo and Self Defence, Adult Classes: Improve your strength, fitness, flexability, stamina and agility. Takes place every Friday evening in the Community Centre, Chapel Road, Bailieborough at 8.00pm. All enquiries to 085 127 1979.
Women’s World Day of Prayer: The ‘Women’s World Day of Prayer’ Service will be held in Corglass Presbyterian Church on Friday, March 1st at 8.00pm. Guest speaker will be Jenny Horner. Everyone welcome.
Bailieborough Library: ‘Thank you’ to everyone who attended the January meeting of the Library Book Club. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, February 27th at 6.30pm and new members are always welcome. Copies of February’s read, ‘Antarctica’ by Claire Keegan are available to borrow at the Library desk.
FREE Oral Irish workshop for Leaving Cert students at the Library on Saturday February 17th at 10.30am-12.30pm. Workshop will be facilitated by a qualified L.C Irish teacher!
Ring 042 9665779 to book your place and places are limited!
Craft Group meets every Friday at 10.30am and new members are always welcome
‘Colour of Nature’ Photographic Exhibition featuring images from the local catchment area may be viewed at the Library during Library opening hours.
Killann Community Games: Killann Community Games, covering the towns of Bailieborough and Shercock, are looking for helpers to come on board for this year’s competition. For the past two years we have entered teams in boys/girls Gaelic football, Soccer, Athletics and Swimming. We would like to give our local kids the opportunity to participate in some more of the many activities the Community Games offers, but in order to do so, we need volunteers.
Whether you’re interested in helping to introduce a particular event for our local children or are just curious as to what the community games is all about, you’re very welcome to come along on this Thursday evening, February 15th in the Bailie Hotel at 8.30pm, where any questions will be answered, with absolutely no obligation on anyone. The full list of events can be checked out at: https://www.communitygames.ie/events.html
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. No appointment is necessary.
Regretted Death: Irene Shanley (née Millar), formerly of Bailieborough, Co. Cavan and Clara, Co. Offaly, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 30th January 2024, in the wonderful care of Kew House Care Home, Wimbledon, London.
Irene was predeceased by her beloved Jimmy. Irene will be deeply missed by Susan, John and Paul, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family, extended family and many friends.
Irene’s Funeral Service and cremation will take place on Monday, 4th March in North East Surrey Crematorium.
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 Red Coss: A huge ‘Thank You’ to Cavan Kayak-Run Club for their donation to the Bailieborough Red Cross. The funds were raised in the Post Christmas Run /Walk. The other recipients were the Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Fund. Thanks again.
Deepest Sympathy: Eileen Cantillon,( nee Murray), Killahan, Abbeydorney, Co. Kerry and formerly of Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, passed away peacefully, following a short illness on Thursday, 8th February 2024, in the exceptional care of the Palliative Care Team, University Hospital, Kerry surrounded by her loving family in her 89th year.
Eileen was predeceased by her brother Pat and her sister Alice.
Eileen will be sadly missed and forever loved by her devoted husband Richard, son Bernard, daughter Julie (Uí Chonghaile), daughter- in- law Sheila, son- in- law Traolach and her adored grandchildren, Caoimhe, Emma, Sadhbh, David, Aisling, Éabha and Niamh, brother John, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Requiem Mass was celebrated for Eileen, on Monday morning, February 12th in St. Bernard’s Church, Abbeydorney followed by burial in Kyrie Eleison Cemetery, Abbeydorney.
Celebrating ‘Ireland Reads Day’ 2024 : The Library will host a FREE ‘Mindfulness’ Story time and Art workshop for children aged 8-12 years on Saturday February 24 from 10.30am-12.30pm. Booking essential at 042 9665779
Next library Reading Group meeting on Tuesday, February 27th at 6.30pm. New members are always welcome!
St. Vincent De Paul: To request assistance from St. Vincent DePaul, please use, FREEPHONE 1800 677 777. Should your call be made during non office hours, please leave your details and you will receive a call back.
Walk, Jog or Run: Now that the evenings are short again, there will be running and walking for all levels, beginners and advanced. Fun and free, social gathering in the Chapel car park, Lake Shore, Bailieborough at 8pm. All old and new people welcome. It’s a well lit up run. Stretch before and afterwards, every Monday and Wednesday evening.
East Cavan Gaels GAA Club: Hurling News 12th February 2024
Senior; NHL Division 3A, Cavan 3-19 Louth 1-19.
An excellent result and another very entertaining encounter in Kingspan Breffni on Saturday last.
Again East Cavan Gaels men to the fore, Liam O’Brien with 1-10, Nicky Kenny with 1-2, Jack Barry linking well and Rory Farell and Jack McGuinness, the latter making his competitive intercounty debut enlightened with a last minute point to help secure the result, introduced midway through the second half.
A first win at this level in well over a generation shows the improvement in Cavans overall performances while keeping the scoreboard ticking over.
Well done to all.
Jack McGuinness; Another proud day for the club. Following James Tully’s debut last week it was the turn this week of Jack McGuinness to make his Senior intercounty competitive debut on Saturday v Louth when introduced in the second half, with his club colleague Rory Farrell. And to top it off he hit the final point of the day to help secure the points.
Another of our East Cavan Gaels Hurling Club production line having joined us, with his brother Kyle, as a five year old in 2009. Playing all age grades with club and county, Saturday capped an impressive journey for a fine young man with a big future in the game. Mam and Dad, Maureen and Galwayman Cyril are rightly delighted with their boys achievements on the hurling fields.
Congratulations Jack and well done!
Cavan U20s; A good workout for this squad, with ECG men in tow on Sunday in defeat to Donegal. These lads are learning all the time with some banging on the door of the Senior squad. Next up is the visit of Tyrone next weekend.
After school hurling; A very positive return with the three venues and the welcome return to Bailieborough Community School Sports Hall. Just Mullagh and Shercock this week due to the mid term break.
U8/10/12/14/16/18;
The week ahead: Wednesday; After school hurling Shercock. Up to 3rd class 3.30pm, 4th-6th class 4.30pm.
Thursday; After school hurling Mullagh. Up to 3rd class 3.30pm, 4th-6th class 4.30pm.
Friday; No after school in Bailieborough as hall closed this week.
Sunday;.Cavan U20s v Tyrone
Club contacts;
U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.
U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.
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