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Bailieborough News. September 2nd 2024. Matthew J. Cullen.
/in News /by PetraBailieborough Heritage Society: Following the huge success of our ‘Promenade Theatre Event’ performed for Heritage Week we, the Bailieborough Heritage Society wish to express our gratitude to many people.
Firstly, to Paul Marron, our superb director whose time and patience were immeasurable. To Tommy and Christopher Reilly along with their donkey who added a measure of authenticity as to how famine burials took place. To Tommy Mc Cluskey for a fitting finale to the performance.
Thank you also to Rev. Horner for allowing us use the Church Hall for refreshments and to Kevin Gorman for capturing the essence of the famine stories.
Of course without funding from Cavan Arts and Heritage Offices this event could not have taken place. We do appreciate your help and support.
To everyone who turned out on the day we are truly grateful. Your attendance and wonderful reviews made it all worthwhile.
Bailieborough Active Age Group: Next meeting on Tuesday, 17th September in the Courthouse from 2pm to 4pm. Hope to see you all there. Everyone Welcome.
Bailieborough Bowls: Indoor bowls will recommence in Bailieborough Community Centre on Wednesday, 11th September at 8pm. Tuition is available free of charge and membership is open to all members of the community.
Bailieborough Rhythmic Dance Twirlers:
Rhythmic Dance Twirlers are currently looking for New members to join us.
Classes are held every Tuesday in the Bailieborough Courthouse from 5-7pm
and also every Friday, from 5-7pm in the Kingscourt Community Centre.
Boys and girls from age 4 are welcome.
Bailieborough School of Music: is enrolling new students for Recorder, Flute, Trumpet, Saxaphone, Clarinet and Guitar—subject to availability. If you have a son/daughter or know anyone interested, please contact us by email at: bboro.som@gmail.com or phone Geraldine at 086 170 6351 with the student’s name, date of birth and instrument of choice.
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 Walking Group: Wednesday, September 4th: Castle Lake, Bailieborough: Moderate Walk 1.5 hours, Easy Walk 1hr. Walk commences at 7.00pm at the Bailieborough Business Centre, Shercock Road, Bailieborough. This is the final walk of the season. All welcome.
Bailieborough Library: Come along to Bailieborough Library on Thursday 5th September to join us in celebrating the opening of an exhibition and book launch all in response to the legacy work of Tom Barron, The Corleck Head and the landscape of Knockbride!
A combination of two projects with one focus, that features amazing pieces of artwork along with some inspiring poetry! Everybody welcome!
The craft group takes place every Friday at 11am in the Library.
Line Dancing: Line Dancing has resumed on Tuesday’s, at 8.15pm in the Couthouse, Lr. Main St. New members are always welcome.
Tesco Community Fund—Blue Tokens: Ballinamoney National School Parents Association kindly ask for you to support them in Tesco, Bailieborough over the next twelve weeks by popping the Blue Tokens into their collection point. All support greatly appreciated.
Bailieborough Chess Club: Bailieborough Chess Club has returned to Bailieborough Library on Wednesday’s and Friday’s. Contact Daniel at 0879271883 to sign up your children!
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.
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 shorter 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.
Tractor, Car and Motorbike Run: There is a Lavey Tractor, motorbike, vintage car and lorry run taking place on Sunday 8th September 2024. All in aid of MAGS DEANE SMITH, a local woman here in Lavey who is in need of a life changing operation in the UK costing in excess of 200k, Mags has experienced debilitating, chronic, agonising and life limiting back pain for over 20 years. Imbalance Spinal Kyphosis is the name of her condition.
The Lavey Tractor, motorbike, vintage car and lorry run will be starting from BallyJamesDuff Mart on Sunday 8th September, starting at 12:30 pm SHARP with registration taking place from 10:30 to 12:30, and a monster raffle and auction taking place after this run, with brilliant prizes. All welcome.
East Cavan Gaels:
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. August 26th 2024. Matthew J. Cullen.
/in News /by PetraBailieborough Active Age Group: Next meeting on Tuesday, 3rd September in the Courthouse from 2pm to 4pm. Hope to see you all there. Everyone Welcome.
Killann Parish Green Group: The Parish Green Group was established in 2021. We would like to extend an invitation to anyone wwith an interest in Nature conservation and awareness within the Killann Parish, which includes Bailieborough, Shercock and Killann, to join our group and partake in the exciting projects we are promoting, e.g., our outdoor ecology classroom at the Town Lake, Bailieborough, our schools nature awareness programme, and our collaboration with our Bishop’s ‘Kilmore Care of Creation’ group. If interested, please contact, Eilish McGowan on 086 827 3470.
Bailieborough Rhythmic Dance Twirlers:
Rhythmic Dance Twirlers are currently looking for New members to join us.
Classes are held every Tuesday in the Bailieborough Courthouse from 5-7pm
and also every Friday, from 5-7pm in the Kingscourt Community Centre.
Boys and girls from age 4 are welcome.
Unveiling of Sculpture: Come and see the unveiling of a sculpture of local legend, ‘A portrait of Bobby Coote’ by Marie Smith Sculpture, on Saturday next 31st August in the Library from 3-5pm! Everyone is 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.
Flexercise Classes: (Covers Yoga, Meditation, Pilates, Breathing, Mobility and ROM.). Taking place in Bailieborough Shamrocks Club rooms, every Saturday morning at 10.00am and Monday evenings at 7.30pm. €10 PAYG. All you need is a YOGA MAT. Suitable for all ages, men and women, everyone welcome. Contact Emma on ‘what’s app’ 086 1623501.
Blessing of the Graves: St. Annes Cemetery, Bailieborough: The Blessing of the Graves will take place in St. Annes Cemetery, Bailieborough on Sunday next, September 1st at 12 noon. Parishioners are strongly encouraged to park at St. Annes Church or in the Town carpark behind Main Street and walk to the Cemetery, so that parking space in the Cemetery is prioritised for the elderly and the less able-bodied. The new footpath along the Kells Road will mean roadside parking will not be possible. Your support of the Cemetery collection as you enter the Cemetery, will be much appreciated.
Bailieborough Walking Group:
Wednesday, August 28th : Cross, Virginia Road: Moderate walk, 1—1.5 hours. Leaving Tesco carpark at 6.50pm. Meeting at St. Mary’s Church, Cross. Walk commences at 7.15pm.
Wednesday, September 4th: Castle Lake, Bailieborough: Moderate Walk 1.5 hours, Easy Walk 1hr. Walk commences at 7.00pm at the Bailieborough Business Centre, Shercock Road, Bailieborough. This is the final walk of the season. All welcome.
Bailieborough Library: A BIG congratulations to Bailieborough Library’s Craft Group who had several winners in the Virginia Show last week! Their incredible handcrafted pieces won numerous awards at the show! The craft group takes place every Friday at 11am in the Library.
All new Lego table at Bailieborough Library, just ask behind the desk for some bricks!
Summer Stars Storytime every Wednesday this August from 2:30-3pm, all ages welcome!
On the Sporting Front!: Congratulations and well done to the Killann (Bailieborough and Shercock), under 14 and under 12 ladies sides who competed in the National Community Games finals on Sunday last in Carlow. The Under 14 Kilian Community Games won the All Ireland Final and the under 12’s finished up being runners up in their final. Well done to all the players, management and parents for all the hard work in getting this terrific achievement.
Also some members of the East Cavan Swimming Club attended the Wiffen Twins swimming clinic in Enniskillen on Sunday morning last.
It was a great opportunity to train with Daniel and Nathan and to hear first hand accounts of Daniel’s Olympic experience!!
It was also a special privilege to see and hold those gold and bronze medals and have their photos taken with the legend that is Daniel Wiffen.
Line Dancing: Line Dancing has resumed on Tuesday’s, at 8.15pm in the Couthouse, Lr. Main St. New members are always welcome.
Bailieborough Chess Club: Bailieborough Chess Club is returning to Bailieborough Library from Wednesday, August 28th ! Contact Daniel at 0879271883 to sign up your kids!
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.
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 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.
Tractor, Car and Motorbike Run: There is a Lavey Tractor, motorbike, vintage car and lorry run taking place on Sunday 8th September 2024. All in aid of MAGS DEANE SMITH, a local woman here in Lavey who is in need of a life changing operation in the UK costing in excess of 200k, Mags has experienced debilitating, chronic, agonising and life limiting back pain for over 20 years. Imbalance Spinal Kyphosis is the name of her condition.
The Lavey Tractor, motorbike, vintage car and lorry run will be starting from BallyJamesDuff Mart on Sunday 8th September, starting at 12:30 pm SHARP with registration taking place from 10:30 to 12:30, and a monster raffle and auction taking place after this run, with brilliant prizes. All welcome.
East Cavan Gaels:
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. August 19th 2024. Matthew J. Cullen.
/in News /by PetraClerical Changes: Bishop Martin Hayes announced the new clergy appointments last week and these have implications for our Parish. Fr. Ultan McGoohan in addition to remaining Parish Priest of Killann, has also been appointed as Administrator of the Parish of Kilmainhamwood– Moybologue. Fr. Thomas Small has been appointed as a curate in Kilmainhamwood/ Moybologue and will also assist in the wider pastoral area of Killann and Knockbride, as the need arises.
Fr. Antony Kidarathil, our curate based in Shercock, will be returning home to India in the Spring and will not be replaced in the short term, at least. This will mean that from 2025, Fr. Ultan will be the only priest in Killann Parish, while having additional responsibilities in Kilmainhamwood/Moybologue. In the space of 20 years, we have gone from three priests in the Parish, to two and now shortly to one!
The challenge is to make this new reality work and to make it manageable. It has implications for the Mass schedule but also for all areas of Parish Pastoral work. Fr. Ultan proposes to discuss these matters with the Pastoral Council in September and working together, hopefully they can plan a way forward.
Bailieborough Rhythmic Dance Twirlers:
Rhythmic Dance Twirlers are currently looking for New members to join us.
Classes are held every Tuesday in the Bailieborough Courthouse from 5-7pm
and also every Friday, from 5-7pm in the Kingscourt Community Centre.
Boys and girls from age 4 are welcome.
Unveiling of Sculpture: Come and see the unveiling of a sculpture of local legend, ‘A portrait of Bobby Coote’ by Marie Smith Sculpture, Saturday 31st August in the Library from 3-5pm! Everyone is welcome!
Bailieborough Heritage Society: Heritage Week –
Bailieborough Heritage presents: ‘Famine Echoes of Bailieborough’ on
Saturday 24th August, from 3pm–4 pm.
A Promenade Theatre Event Starting at Town Lake Carpark, Bailieborough.
Refreshments afterwards.
Supported by Cavan Arts and Cavan Heritage offices. All welcome.
Regretted Death:The death has occurred of Rose Mary Aherne (née Gillick), Leiter, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan.
Rose Mary Aherne (née Gillick), Leiter, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, passed away on Saturday,17th August 2024, peacefully, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Rose Mary was predeceased by her husband Michael John.
Deeply regretted by her son Jimmy, brother Eugene, nephews, nieces, sisters-in-law, relatives and friends. May She Rest In Peace
Rose Mary’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough, on Monday 19th August and afterwards, Rose Mary’s remains were laid to rest in St. Anne’s Cemetery.
New Eucharistic Minister: James Harrington who has been a diligent and dedicated Altar Server in St. Annes, will be instituted as a Eucharistic Minister at Mass on Friday evening next, August 23rd at 7.00pm, in St. Annes Church, Bailieborough. We wish him well as he undertakes this new Ministry in the Parish.
Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd, recently received a presentation of €2025 from Seamus O’ Leary, proceeds of a recent fundraising cycle he undertook. Seamus cycled 3500km in 14 days. Enjoy a well deserved rest Seamus and sincere thanks for your support.
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.
Relaghbeg Fundraising Committee: ‘Family Fun Day’ at Smyths Bar, Relaghbeg on Sunday, August 25th from 2pm until 5pm. Family Fun to include Relaghbeg’s take on Fittest Family, Bouncy Castles, D.J., Outdoor games, Face Painting and refreshments. Free event with donations welcome—proceeds in aid of local DEFIB and Services. a The event takes place in the field beside, Smyths Bar, Relaghbeg. Everyone welcome.
Heritage Week Event: BirdWatch Ireland in association with Cavan Heritage office have organised a talk on Swifts by Annie Birtwistle on Friday, 23rd August at the Business Centre, Shercock Rd, Bailieborough at 7.30pm (A82 HH58). Learn some amazing facts about the life cycle of this migratory bird, that returns to our towns and villages each summer to breed. Annie will also discuss the findings of the County Cavan Swift Survey that has taken place this summer throughout the county and tell us how we can help this bird that is now red listed and of high conservation concern. All welcome to this free event. (Survey funded through Cavan County Council Local Biodiversity Action Plan funding ).
Flexercise Classes: (Covers Yoga, Meditation, Pilates, Breathing, Mobility and ROM.). Taking place in Bailieborough Shamrocks Club rooms, every Saturday morning at 10.00am and Monday evenings at 7.30pm. €10 PAYG. All you need is a YOGA MAT. Suitable for all ages, men and women, everyone welcome. Contact Emma on ‘what’s app’ 086 1623501.
Blessing of the Graves: The Blessing of the Graves will take place on the following date: St. Annes Cemetery, Bailieborough on Sunday, September 1st at 12 noon.
Bailieborough Walking Group: Wednesday, August 21st: Deerpark Forest, Virginia. Easy walk, 1—1.5hours. Leaving Tesco carpark at 6.50pm. Walk commencing at Virginia Rugby Club entrance to Deerpark Forest at 7.15pm.
Wednesday, August 28th : Cross, Virginia Road: Moderate walk, 1—1.5 hours. Leaving Tesco carpark at 6.50pm. Meeting at St. Mary’s Church, Cross. Walk commences at 7.15pm. All welcome.
Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C. 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 August from 2:30-3pm, all ages welcome!
Craft Group meets every Friday at 10.30am and new members are always welcome.
Line Dancing: Line Dancing will resume on Tuesday, August 27th at 8.15pm in the Couthouse, Lr. Main St. New members are always welcome.
All Stars Programme: This year’s Cavan GAA All Stars program starts in Bailieborough on Friday next, August 23rd at 5pm.
Please register if interested and share with others who may be also interested in the All Stars program.
Fun activities for children with additional needs.
If you would like volunteer to help or have someone that would like to participate please contact Mark Gilsenan on 087 4158919 for details.
Bailieborough Chess Club: Bailieborough Chess Club is returning to Bailieborough Library from Wednesday, August 28th ! Contact Daniel at 0879271883 to sign up your kids!
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.
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 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:
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.