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Bailieborough News. January 29th 2024. Matthew J. Cullen
/in News /by PetraBailieborough 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 Shamrocks G.F.C.: Any players interested in playing Camogie with a Bailieborough Shamrocks Senior Team in 2024 please contact Declan on 086 8342682.
Bailieborough ‘Active Age’ Group:
Next social meeting is on Tuesday, February 13th in the Courthouse from 2pm to 4pm. A warm welcome to all.
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.
Bailieborough Christmas Lights: Members of Bailieborough Creative Hub were out and about supporting the Christmas Light volunteers from first light on Sunday morning last. The volunteers worked hard to install and take down the lights and if it wasn’t for this small team, there would not be any Christmas Lights in Bailieborough. So ‘well done’ to everyone involved. And only a few grumpy drivers that needed to wait or go around the ‘closed roads’ signs while we kept everyone safe.Thanks to everyone that came out this morning and took down the lights and put them up. Thanks to Kenny and Richard for the teleporters and all who helped out in any way. .
Bailieborough Bowls: Bowls continues on Wednesday’s at 8.00pm, in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. New members are very welcome.
Bailieborough Community School: Heartiest congratulations to Tammy Smith and Conor Doherty who received their Fergal Quinn awards in Athlone recently, for achieving the top results in the Leaving Cert. Applied in Ireland . Both scored a perfect 100% overall. Another wonderful day in the history of Bailieborough Community School.
Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.:
All players, current and new, are more than welcome to come down and train, with the possibility of having 2 teams if numbers are strong this season.
If you couldn’t make the registration night and if you have any queries contact the coach: Andy Maguire – 086 661 9010.
Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to children Michael, Pheobe and Chelsea, parents Michael and Ann, brothers Johnnie, Jimmy, Philip and Martin, sisters Gloria, Marie, Helen, Pamela and Charlene, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, relatives and friends on the death of Michael O’Leary, No.6 Convent Court, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away on Friday, 19th January 2024. Michael was predeceased by his brother Finbarr .
Michael’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Wednesday, January 24th and afterwards, Michael’s remains were laid to rest in St. Annes’ Cemetery.
Bridge: Bridge Results for Tuesday, January 16th 2024: 1st Joy Jameson and Teresa O’Reilly. 2nd.Marise Liggan and Marie McNicholas. 3rd Kathleen McGardle and Mary Lynch. Best Gross. Joy Jameson and Teresa O’Reilly. 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.
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to son Patsy, daughters Mary and Catherine, daughters-in-law Regina and Bridgid, sons-in-law Owen and Michael, sixteen grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends on the death of Agnes Clarke (nee Carroll), Seefin, Bailieborough, Co Cavan who passed away on Wednesday, 24th January 2024 surrounded by her family at her residence. Agnes was predeceased by her husband Benny, son Michael, her brother and seven sisters.
Agnes’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Brigid’s Church, Knockbride West (Tunnyduff) on Friday, January 26th and afterwards, Agnes’s remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.
Bailieborough Library: Friends of Castle Lake Catchment photography exhibition, ‘The Colour of Nature’, will open at the Library on Saturday, February 10th at 2.30pm. Winners of the photography competition will be announced on the day. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome.
Bailieborough Library ‘Chess Club’ on Wednesdays from 4pm-5pm, and Fridays from 4.15pm -5.15pm. All enquiries to Daniel at 087 9271883.
Activator pole walking is a new way of fitness walking, and Libraries in Cavan now stock the poles which are available to borrow free of charge by the public. A FREE demonstration of how to use these poles will be held at the Library on Wednesday February 14th from 11am-12pm and all are welcome. This is a collaboration with Cavan Library, Cavan Sports Partnership and Healthy Cavan.
Three FREE workshops with esteemed poet, Noel Monahan exploring ‘The Landscape About Knockbride’ will take place at the Library on Saturday Feb 17th, 24th and March 2nd from 2.30pm-3.30pm. The Poetry Workshop’s objective will be to publish the work of the participants later in the year! Places are strictly limited. Booking essential through 042 – 9665779 or email alovett@cavancoco.ie
Craft Group takes place at the Library every Friday from 10.30am-12.30pm. New members are always 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 first Wednesday—please note the change of day— of each month from 2pm-4.30pm. No appointment is necessary.
Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to sons Anthony and Eric (Jennifer), Daughter in Law Sarah, Sister Phylis, grandchildren Glen, Ava, Georgina, Ruby, Sophie, Abbie and Emily, nieces, nephews, extended family, good friends David, Jenny and Padraic, good neighbours and friends on the death of Michael Whelan, Dromore, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan and formerly of Highfield, Swords, Co. Dublin, who passed away on Tuesday, 23rd January 2024, peacefully at his residence. Michael was predeceased by his beloved wife Peggy and daughters Elaine and Sandie.
Michael’s Funeral Mass took place in The Church of Mary Immaculate, Virginia on Saturday, January 27th and afterwards, Michael’s Funeral took place in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
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 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 29th January 2024
Senior; Best wishes to our club contingent in the Cavan Senior hurling squad as they begin the league campaign away to Sligo on Saturday next. Operating at the higher level for the first time in a generation can only be good for Cavan, and, by extension, East Cavan Gaels hurling.
Our club training activity for Seniors will begin in early March with the Ulster Spring league at the end of March, the first competition of the year.
U8/10/12/14/16/18; Some of our lads are with the county U17 and U20 squads training already while the county U15s will start on the Bank Holiday Monday, 5th February from 5-6.30pm at Kingspan Breffni. After school activity will resume from that week also in both Mullagh and Shercock while club training for U12/14/16 begins from 12th February. New players are always welcome for all our age grades. Membership details for 2024 in the next weeks.
Club contacts;
U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.
U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.
Bailieborough News. January 22nd 2024. Matthew J. Cullen
/in News, Uncategorized /by PetraLOCAL ARTIST EXHIBITION:
Congratulations to Matthew Farrelly on launching his first Art Exhibition in Bailieborough Courthouse last weekend.
Matthew Farrelly struggles with his mental health and he uses art to help him overcome his difficulties and is making good progress.
The drop-in community centre at Beckscourt Centre, Bailieborough and local Bailieborough Men’s Shed have been a great support to Matthew, encouraging him to continue painting.
Some of Matthew’s paintings are on sale, the exhibition is free and will be open to the public for a couple of weeks. Well worth a visit !
Bailieborough Shamrocks G.F.C.: Any players interested in playing Camogie with a Bailieborough Shamrocks Senior Team in 2024 please contact Declan on 086 8342682.
Bailieborough ‘Active Age’ Group:
Next social meeting is on Tuesday next, 30th January in the Courthouse from 2pm to 4pm. A warm welcome to all.
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.
Bailieborough Bowls: Bowls continues on Wednesday’s at 8.00pm, in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. New members are very welcome.
Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.:
All players, current and new, are more than welcome to come down and train, with the possibility of having 2 teams if numbers are strong this season.
If you couldn’t make the registration night and if you have any queries contact the coach: Andy Maguire – 086 661 9010.
St. Felim’s. N.S., (The Vale) invites applications for admission to Junior Infants for 2024/2025. A copy of the school’s Admission Policy, Annual Admission Notice, including details on how to make an application, are available at : http://www.thevalens.com/index.php/admissions or by contacting the school at : office@thevalens.com or by calling 042 9665605. The school will cease accepting applications on Friday next, January 26th, 2024.
Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Karen, sons Aaron and Thomas, daughter Abigail, loving mother Noreen and father Sean, brother Keith, sister Nicole, grandparents May and Mickey, mother and father in law Joan and Con Doherty, (Rathmore, Kerry), brothers in law Padraig, Damien and Evan, sister in law Grace, nieces Katie and Freya, nephews Barry and John, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and a large circle of friends on the death of Sean Farrelly (aged 41), Silverlawns, Navan, Co. Meath and formerly Galbolie, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan who passed away following a tragic accident.
Sean was predeceased by his grandparents Michael and Margaret O’Reilly, and his uncle Jim.
Sean’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Mary’s Church, Fair Green, Navan on Saturday, January 20th 2024 and afterwards, Sean’s remains were laid to rest in St. Finian’s Cemetery, Old Athboy Road, Navan.
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.
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to husband Paul, son Daryl, father P.J., daughter-in-law Yurie, sisters Geraldine, Linda, Irene, Suzanne, Joanne, and Maria, brothers Tommy, Mark, Shane, James and Gavin, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives and wide circle of friends on the death of Patricia Cole (née McCluskey), Cloverhill and formerly Drumbannon, Bailieborough Co. Cavan, who passed away on Saturday, 13th January 2024 peacefully at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.
Patricia was predeceased by her mother Patsy.
Patricia’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Wednesday, January 17th and afterwards, Patricia’s remains were laid to rest in St. Anne’s Cemetery.
Bailieborough Library:Three FREE workshops with esteemed poet, Noel Monahan exploring ‘The Landscape About Knockbride’ will take place at the Library on Saturday Feb 17th, 24th and March 2nd from 2.30pm-3.30pm. The Poetry Workshop’s objective will be to publish the work of the participants later in the year! Places are strictly limited. Booking essential through 042 – 9665779 or email alovett@cavancoco.ie
Craft Group takes place at the Library every Friday from 10.30am-12.30pm. New members are always welcome!
Chess Club takes place at the Library on Friday’s from 4.15pm-5.15pm for all children aged 7 to teens. Ring Daniel 087 9271883 for details!
Bailieborough Library Book Club next meeting on Tuesday January 30th 2024 from 6.30pm-7.30pm. Book to be discussed is ‘Old God’s Time’ by Sebastain Barry and copies are still available at the Library Desk. New members are always welcome and participation is FREE
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.
St. Vincent De Paul: Due to your generosity, the Conference in Bailieborough has been in a position to provide assistance as follows in 2023, Food/Food Vouchers €27,019.25, Fuel €8,438.76, Family Support €4,218.64 and Education Support €13, 620.09. Sincere thanks to all our donors for their contributions and support during 2023.
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 22nd January 2024
Senior;The lads had a good night at the medal presentation on Friday night in Nixys. Congratulations to Canice Maher on his selection as club Player of the Year.
U17/15/13/11/9/7; Some of our lads are with county U17 and U20 squads training already while the county U15s will start on the Bank Holiday Monday 5th February. Club activity will resume from that week also. New players are always welcome for all out age grades. Membership details for 2024 next week.
Club contacts;
U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.
U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.
Bailieborough News. January 15th 2024. Matthew J. Cullen
/in News, Uncategorized /by PetraBailieborough Courthouse: Bailieborough Courthouse is delighted to host an exhibition of local artist Matthew Farrelly. Opening day Saturday 20th of January from 2 pm. All welcome!!!
Bailieborough Christmas Day Swim Committee:
We would just like to remind people to return their cards and sponsorship to Brendan 087 275 8890, Mary 086 0688 714, any Cavan MS committee member or leave at Bailieborough Leisure Centre reception for collection.
Bailieborough Shamrocks G.F.C.: Any players interested in playing Camogie with a Bailieborough Shamrocks Senior Team in 2024 please contact Declan on 086 8342682.
Bailieborough ‘Active Age’ Group: The Group resumed yesterday, Tuesday, January 16th in the Courthouse, Bailieborough. If conditions were tricky underfoot on Tuesday, then the Group will be postponed until Tuesday, 23rd January. Come along and enjoy a get-together in a warm, friendly enviroment. We love to see new faces.
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.
‘Outdoor Classroom’: An ‘Outdoor Classroom’ has been created on Parish land at the Town Lake. This will highlight the biodiversity in this wetland area.This work has been carried out by the Parish Green Group with the support of a grant from Co. Cavan Municipal Council. The area is located on the Chapel Road carpark side and close to the boat slipway.
Bailieborough Bowls: Bowls continues on Wednesday’s at 8.00pm, in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. New members are very welcome.
Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.:
All players, current and new, are more than welcome to come down and train, with the possibility of having 2 teams if numbers are strong this season.
If you couldn’t make the registration night and if you have any queries contact the coach: Andy Maguire – 086 661 9010.
St. Felim’s. N.S., (The Vale) invites applications for admission to Junior Infants for 2024/2025. A copy of the school’s Admission Policy, Annual Admission Notice, including details on how to make an application, are available at : http://www.thevalens.com/index.php/admissions or by contacting the school at : office@thevalens.com or by calling 042 9665605. The school will cease accepting applications on Friday, January 26th, 2024.
Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to loving wife Maeve, daughters Rosemarie and Pauline, son-in-law Pela, grandchildren Elena and Ivan, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, extended family and friends on the death of Thomas (Tommie) Clarke, Maio, Tierworker, Kells, Co Meath/ Tierworker, Cavan, who passed away peacefully on Friday, 12th January 2024, surrounded by his family, at Cavan General Hospital.
Tommie was predeceased by his parents Owen and Lucy.
Tommie’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Mary’s Church, Newcastle on Tuesday, January 16th and afterwards, Tommie’s remains, were laid to rest in St. Anne’s Cemetery, Bailieborough.
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. Adult classes resume on Friday, January 19th at 8.00pm. All enquiries to 085 127 1979.
Ballinamoney Parents Association: ‘Thank You’: Christmas Tractor Run on Sunday, December 10th 2023. We raised in excess of €5,000, which will enable us to support the school in providing items, that are not ordinarily funded by the Department of Education. We would like to extend a very big ‘Thank You’ to the businesses who donated spot prizes and sponsorship to the event. Our thanks also to those who took part in the run and to all who supported the event. It would not have been the success it was without you and our businesses. Please continue to shop local and support local businesses, who are central to supporting community events like ours.
Bailieborough Library:Three FREE workshops with esteemed poet, Noel Monahan exploring ‘The Landscape About Knockbride’ will take place at the Library on Saturday Feb 17th, 24th and March 2nd from 2.30pm-3.30pm. The Poetry Workshop’s objective will be to publish the work of the participants later in the year! Places are strictly limited. Booking essential through 042 – 9665779 or email alovett@cavancoco.ie
Craft Group takes place at the Library every Friday from 10.30am-12.30pm. New members are always welcome!
Chess Club takes place at the Library on Friday’s from 4.15pm-5.15pm for all children aged 7 to teens. Ring Daniel 087 9271883 for details!
Bailieborough Library Book Club next meeting on Tuesday January 30th 2024 from 6.30pm-7.30pm. Book to be discussed is ‘Old God’s Time’ by Sebastain Barry and copies are still available at the Library Desk. New members are always welcome and participation is FREE
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.
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 15th January 2024
Happy new year to one and all!
Senior; We will have a medal presentation and appreciation night to acknowledge the fine achievements of winning the Cavan league two years in a row in Nixys, The Square Bar in Bailieborough this coming Friday 19th January from 8pm with music by Shane McCluskey. We invite all to celebrate this fantastic achievement by manager Adam Baldwin and the entire squad.
Half a dozen of our club men are with the county Senior squad as they prepare for life in Division 3A for 2024 after their successful season in 2023. The first game comes up in a fortnight with a trip to Sligo. Best wishes to them for the new season.
U17/15/13/11/9/7;
County training for U17 began on Monday 15th from 6.45-8pm at Kingspan Breffni 3G. New players are always welcome. The county U20 squad, under the tutelage of our own Pat O’Flaherty and Cootehills Michael Boyle have begun preparations for the 2024 season.
All other club age grades will return to training from early February. Watch this space…….
The week ahead;
Monday’s; County U17 trials/training 6.45pm, KB3G.
Friday; Senior medal presentation, Nixys 8pm.
Club contacts;
U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.
U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.