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Bailieborough News. September 12th 2022 . Matthew J. Cullen.
/in News /by PetraCongratulations: Congratulations and Well Done to Bailieborough Shamrocks stalwarts, Michael Clinch and Shane Dillon and the Cavan Gaelic Masters team, who played in the Gaelic Masters Plate Final against Mayo on Saturday last. The Cavan lads emerged victorious by a single point. Well done to you all on a marvellous achievement.
Bailieborough Bridge Club: Would you like an affordable and enjoyable night out? Our Bridge Club meets every Tuesday night and offers an opportunity to forget the dark dreary days of winter, in the company of fellow card players. We have prizes every week and competitions provide an opportunity to have your name engraved on one of our perpetual trophies. Play resumes on October 4th and new members are always welcome. For more information email: bridgeclubbailieborough@gmail.com or telephone 042-9667944.
Bailieborough Heritage Society: Bailieborough Library are delighted to host a photographic exhibition entitled, ‘Portraits of Bailieborough Town’ collated by the Bailieborough Heritage Society, depicting many images of days gone by in the town of Bailieborough. Celebrating Heritage Week, the exhibition is on display in the Library until September 20th 2022 during Library opening hours and is free to view to all the public!
Mainly Music, a fun, interactive music group for preschoolers and their caregivers will take place on Friday mornings from 10am -12noon in the Knockbride Church of Ireland Hall (A82 E377). For parents, grandparents and minders with children and babies under 4. Donation €4. Contact Jenny Horner on 086 342 0299 for more info.
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Frances, daughters Susan, Alice, Rita and Veronica, sons Thomas and Stephen, sisters Maura and Kathleen, brothers Phelim and Noel, sons in law Kevin, Charlie, Graham and Gareth, daughters in law Claire and Annmarie, grandchildren, nephews, nieces and extended family and friends on the death of Vincent O’Reilly Drumooclin, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at Cavan General Hospital on Friday, September 9th 2022.
Vincent’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Chapel on Monday, September 12th and afterwards, his remains were laid to rest in St. Anne’s Cemetery.
Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: Bailieborough Shamrocks presented a cheque to the Bailieborough Cancer Comfort committee which came from the Kickathon Fundraiser held during Covid. The grand total raised was €23,000. Many thanks must go to the Fundraising Commitee for coming up with the idea and running an excellent event during a very tough time. The Club were delighted to be able to give such a fantastic sum of money to an extremely worthwhile cause, one that hits close to nearly every home at some stage in their lives.
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.
Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.: Girls wanted to join our new Under 14 team (born 2009/2010). Pre-season training takes place on Monday evenings from 6.15pm to 7.15pm at the Vale Grounds.
Bailieborough Creative Hub: Bailieborough Creative Hub presents their annual exhibition in Bailieborough Library, ‘Page 10…Line 5…’
Launching at 7pm on Culture Night, Friday September 23rd 2022 and everyone is welcome.
The inspiration for this year’s exhibition has been drawn from books and more specifically page 10, line 5 from the artists selected book.
The artwork may reflect the theme of the book or just one word from the line, which has then been interpreted in the artist’s own creative and unique style.
The final result is a diverse exhibition.
Words offer an interesting starting point to create a piece of art so find page 10, line 5 in your favourite book and maybe you will be inspired to create your own piece of art.
Indoor Bowling: Indoor Bowling takes place in the Community Centre, Bailieborough, every Wednesday evening for the Winter months at 8.00pm. New members welcome.
Historical Talk: Virginia and District Historical Society are hosting a talk on “Ballykinlar Internment Camp” by our Parish Priest, Fr. Ultan McGoohan at 8.30pm on Friday evening, 16th September 2022 at The People’s Hall, Church of Ireland grounds, Virginia, Co. Cavan. All welcome.
Bailieborough Youth Cafe: Meetings of the Bailieborough Youth Cafe take place at the Beckscourt Centre every Tuesday evening. Junior (10 to 13 year olds) from 5.00pm to 6.00pm and Senior (13+ year olds) from 6.00pm to 7.00pm. For further information, please contact 087 768 4757 or 087 383 0752.
East Cavan Gaels GAA Club –Club contacts; U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.
Bailieborough News. September 5th 2022 . Matthew J. Cullen.
/in News /by PetraPedestrian Crossing at Model National School:
Works on the new Pedestrian Crossing at the Model School are continuing and will be ongoing for the next week or so.
These works will also see the footpath on the opposite site of Church Street – adjacent to Church of Ireland – widened. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to approach the area with caution.
St. Vincent DePaul, Annual Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine: takes place on Saturday next, September 10th . A coach will be leaving from the Community Centre, Chapel Road. There are a few seats available and they can be booked by contacting Noel at 087 265 4787.
Best Wishes: Best wishes are extended to Bailieborough Shamrocks stalwarts, Michael Clinch and Shane Dillon and the Cavan Gaelic Masters team, who play in the Gaelic Masters Plate Final against Mayo on Saturday next, 10th September in Ballinagh. Throw-in is at 1.30pm and good luck to the team.
Bailieborough Bridge Club: Would you like an affordable and enjoyable night out? Our Bridge Club meets every Tuesday night and offers an opportunity to forget the dark dreary days of winter, in the company of fellow card players. We have prizes every week and competitions provide an opportunity to have your name engraved on one of our perpetual trophies. Play resumes on October 4th and new members are always welcome. For more information email: bridgeclubbailieborough@gmail.com or telephone 042-9667944.
Bailieborough Heritage Society: Bailieborough Library are delighted to host a photographic exhibition entitled, ‘Portraits of Bailieborough Town’ collated by the Bailieborough Heritage Society, depicting many images of days gone by in the town of Bailieborough. Celebrating Heritage Week, the exhibition is on display in the Library until September 20th 2022 during Library opening hours and is free to view to all the public!
East Knockbride N.S.: The Parents Association of East Knockbride National School are holding their annual 5k/10k Fun-Run in memory of their former Chairman and past pupil, the late Séamus Lynch on Sunday next, 11th September. Registration is from 11.15am, Walk/Run at 12noon.
Adults €10, U18’s €5 and family rates available. Refreshments in school afterwards. Raffle on the day. All proceeds in aid of: East Knockbride N.S., Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd and Cootehill Cancer Care. Your support would be greatly
appreciated.
Mainly Music, a fun, interactive music group for preschoolers and their caregivers will take place on Friday mornings (starting from the 9th September) from 10am -12noon in the Knockbride Church of Ireland Hall (A82 E377). For parents, grandparents and minders with children and babies under 4. Donation €4. Contact Jenny Horner on 086 342 0299 for more info.
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to brother T.J. (Angie), sisters Maura (Aidan) and Delores, mother-in-law Alice Clarke and the extended Clarke family, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces and extended family and friends on the death of Paula Clarke (nee O’Brien), Drumanespic and late of Main Street, Bailieborough, Co Cavan, who passed away peacefully at Cavan General Hospital on Monday, August 29th, 2022. Paula was predeceased by her husband Philip and her parents Margaret and Tommy.
Paula’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church on Wednesday, August 31st and afterwards, her remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery.
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 Tidy Towns: Bailieborough Tidy Towns have replaced the recently vandalised seat on Chapel Rd. , thanks to the generous sponsorship of Paddy Mortimer of Mortimer Shop fitting. This seat is for anyone to who wants to relax and take a breather. Please mind our new seat and report any suspicious activity in the vicinity.
And also on the same theme, Vandals don’t win.!!
The Entrance signs on the roads leading into the town, have been cleaned thanks to some Tidy Town elbow grease. They are all looking good again.
Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to sons William and Johnny, daughter Bernadette, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother Jackie, sisters Josephine, Nuala and Gloria, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends on the death of Pauline Foley (née Cassidy), Central Avenue,Lisduggan, Waterford and formerly of Bailieborough, Co.Cavan who passed away peacefully on Friday 19th August 2022. Pauline was predeceased by her loving husband Mick, son Michael (Spikey) and her grandchild Callum.
Pauline’s Funeral Mass took place on Sunday, August 21st in St. Paul’s Church, Lisduggan and afterwards, Pauline’s remains were laid to rest in Kilbarry Cemetery.
Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.: Girls wanted to join our new Under 14 team (born 2009/2010). Pre-season training takes place on Monday evenings from 6.15pm to 7.15pm at the Vale Grounds.
Indoor Bowling: Indoor Bowling resumes in the Community Centre, Bailieborough, this evening and every Wednesday evening for the Winter months at 8.00pm. New members welcome.
Historical Talk: Virginia and District Historical Society are hosting a talk on “Ballykinlar Internment Camp” by our Parish Priest, Fr. Ultan McGoohan at 8.30pm on Friday, 16th September 2022 at The People’s Hall, Church of Ireland grounds, Virginia, Co. Cavan. All welcome.
Sillan Vintage Club would like to thank everyone who attended, sponsored and helped out at their Field Day on Sunday week last in Killann. It was a great day and was enjoyed by all.
Lakelands Taekwondo Training:
Adults Training: Returns on Friday, September 9th frrom 8.00pm to 9.00pm in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. For further information on all these sessions, please contact 085 127 1979.
Annual Balloon Release to remember our loved ones who died by Suicide will take place at Lough Sillan Lake, Shercock on Friday evening next, September 9th at 7.30pm. We will remember all our friends and family, gone too soon, with some prayers and songs. Please bring your own helium balloon. No admission charge. Everyone welcome. Any queries, please contact Karen on 087 224 6983.
East Cavan Gaels GAA Club –Club contacts; U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.
Bailieborough News. August 29th 2022 . Matthew J. Cullen.
/in News /by PetraBlessing of the Graves: The Blessing of the Graves will take place in St. Annes Cemetery, Bailieborough on Sunday, September 4th at 12 noon. As the Cemetery is vast, it is impossible for one Priest to Bless every single grave. Therefore, each family is asked to bring Holy Water to bless your individual plot.
This is the first such gathering in three years and people are encouraged to arrive in good time and to be patient, most especially, when leaving the Cemetery. Toilets will be available in the Cemetery grounds. If you are tidying your plot during the week, please bring a bag with you and take home anything you are removing from your family plot. Volunteers are needed to help with carparking. Please contact the Parish Office on 042 96 65117.
Pedestrian Crossing at Model National School:
Works on the new Pedestrian Crossing at the Model School are continuing and will be ongoing for the next 2 weeks.
These works will also see the footpath on the opposite site of Church Street – adjacent to Church of Ireland – widened. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to approach the area with caution.
Parish Green Group: Great work was carried out last week by Barry Kavanagh and Eilísh Larkin creating access to our wonderful wetland habitat on the Parish land beside the Town Lake. This is an initiative of the Parish Green Group. It is hoped to use this access as a space to educate the local school children about our natural environment. Fr Ultan also proved to be very skillful on the digger!!
Bailieborough Heritage Society: Bailieborough Library are delighted to host a photographic exhibition entitled, ‘Portraits of Bailieborough Town’ collated by the Bailieborough Heritage Society, depicting many images of days gone by in the town of Bailieborough. Celebrating Heritage Week, the exhibition is on display in the Library until September 20th 2022 during Library opening hours and is free to view to all the public!
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to son, Joe O’Reilly (Dromore), daughter in law Carmel, grandchildren Sean (Edel), Brendan (Caroline), Pauline (Carl), James (Joan), great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends on the death of Kathleen Ismay (nee O’Reilly), Urcher, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully on Sunday, 21st August 2022, in her 100th year, at Fairlawns Nursing Home, Bailieborough surrounded by her loving family.
Kathleen was predeceased by her husband Robert (Bob) . Kathleen’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Church on Tuesday, August 23rd and afterwards, Kathleen’s remains were laid to rest in St Anne’s Cemetery.
Bailieborough Walking Group: Wednesday: August 31st Castle Lake- Bailieborough. 1.5hrs (E) 1hour. Walk commences at 7.15pm at Bailieborough Business Centre, Shercock Road, Bailieborough. All welcome. This is the final walk of the season.
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.
Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Lorraine and children, father Tommy, brother Martin, sisters Susan and Caroline, and extended family and friends on the death of Thomas Gillick, Caterham, Surrey, and formerly of Drumbannon, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away on Monday, the 25th of July, 2022, peacefully following a short illness of cancer. Thomas was predeceased by his mother Elizabeth Gillick.
Thomas’s month’s mind took place in St Anne’s Church on Wednesday, the 24th of August, and afterwards, the burial of his ashes, took place in St Anne’s Cemetery.
Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.: Girls wanted to join our new Under 14 team (born 2009/2010). Pre-season training takes place on Monday evenings from 6.15pm to 7.15pm at the Vale Grounds.
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to brother Jimmy (Cavan), sister-in-law Gertie, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends on the death of Philip (Phil) Markey, Navangate, Trim, Co. Meath and formerly Drumeva, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully, at Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan, after a short illness on Saturday, August 20th, 2022. Philip is predeceased by his beloved wife Nellie (nee O’Brien).
Phil’s Funeral Mass took place onTuesday, August 23rd in Saint Patrick’s Church, Trim, and afterwards Phil’s remains were laid to rest in Saint Loman’s Cemetery, Trim.
Lakelands Taekwondo Training: Returns to St. Anne’s Community Centre, Chapel Road on Monday next, September 5th, 2022. Children 5 to 11 years from 7.00pm to 8.00pm and children 12 to 16 years from 8.00pm to 9.00pm.
Adults Training: Returns on Friday, September 9th frrom 8.00pm to 9.00pm in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. For further information on all these sessions, please contact 085 127 1979.
East Cavan Gaels GAA Club –Club contacts; U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.