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/in News /by PetraBailieborough News. June 6th 2022 . Matthew J. Cullen.
/in News /by PetraBailieborough Midsummer Festival and Town Events: Bailieborough MidSummer Festival is back. We’re so excited to announce we are back for the first time since 2019 on Sunday, July 24th.
We need your help. We are planning to have a Festival on Sunday the 24th of July. In order for this to go ahead we need more volunteers to join our committee.
If this is something you’re interested in don’t hesitate send a message or get in contact with a committee member.
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to husband John, loving children Michael (Aoife), Laura (Nicholas), Joe (Emma), Julie-Ann (Dwayne), Katie (Leon), Margaret (Abbey), Dawn (Connor), brother Matt Argue, grandchildren, sister-in-law Shirley, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends on the death of Kathleen Murray (nee Argue) Tandragee, Kells Road, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away on Wednesday, 1st June 2022, peacefully at her residence, following a short illness.
Kathleen’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Patrick’s Church, Tierworker on Friday morning, June 3rd followed by Cremation afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
Date for your Diary: The Blessing of the Graves in St. Annes Cemetery, Bailieborough will take place on Sunday, September 4th at 12 noon.
Bailieborough Walking Group:
Wednesday, June 8th – Skeagh/Corglass/Drumkeerey
Wednesday, June 15th – Deerpark Forest, Virginia. (M) 1 hour 30 min. (approx). Leaving Bailieborough Library at 6.50pm. Walk commences at Virginia Showgrounds at 7.15pm.
All welcome.
Killan Community Games: Killan community games (incorporating Bailieborough and Shercock) will be entering the Girls soccer competitions at U12 and U15 age groups. We’ll be holding open training sessions over the next few weeks, where any interested girls from the Bailieborough and Shercock area are welcome to come along, join in and have some fun. Training sessions will take place on Monday evenings, from 6.15 to 7.45pm at the Vale Soccer grounds, Bailieborough. Further info available via our Facebook page, or by contacting us at 0868156532.
Stroll—Athon: West Knockbride Parents Association will hold a ‘Stroll-athon’ at Knockbride GFC pitch from 3.00pm – 4.30pm on Sunday next, 12th June 2022. Please join us to celebrate the end of a normal school year and to raise funds for our school. A raffle will be held on the day for summer themed prizes. Entry €20 per family or €5 per person.
Bailieborough Tidy Towns: Bailieborough Tidy Towns plan to Tidy up and weed stackers and roundabouts on Saturday, June 25th. Meet at the Library at 2pm. Lots of help wanted. All welcome..Wear gloves.
Big Breakfast Morning:
Bailieborough Shamrocks are hosting their Club Breakfast Morning for Club members. Please come and join us in the BailieHotel on Sunday next, June 12th from 10.30am.
Looking forward to seeing you all there.
Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to husband James, daughter Jacqueline, sons John and Tony, son in-law Martin Farrell, daughter in-law Agnes Dalton. Brothers John and Phil, sisters Mary, Kitty and Bernadette, grandchildren Jason, Aoife and Amelia, brothers in-law, sisters in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and a wide circle of friends on the death of Brigid Dalton (née Clarke), Lispopple, Coole, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath and formerly of Corodoagh, Tunnyduff, Baileborough,Co. Cavan who passed away, peacefully at Mullingar, Midlands Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, June 1st 2022.
Brigid was predeceased by her granddaughter Rebecca and her brother Owen.
Brigid’s Funeral Mass took place in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Coole, on Friday, 3rd June, with burial afterwards in Mayne Cemetery, Coole.
Library: Do you know a child starting school this September? FREE book bags available at the library for all children starting primary school in September 2022. Bag contains 3 beautiful books, library card holder, and a guide for parents.
Each bag includes stories about back to school, a library card, and library card wallet.
Drop into your library to get yours today!
Link Credit Union:
Have you a child moving from 6th class to 1st year in Secondary School this September? Link Credit Union have opened our ‘Step Up Grant’ competition, where 10 students can win €200 towards their educational costs. Closing date 10th June. Application forms are available in our offices or on our website: www.linkcu.ie
Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.: The Club’s Annual General Meeting takes place in the Club Rooms at the Vale Grounds on Thursday 16th June at 8:30 pm.
Players born 2011-2014 interested in joining the club please get in contact. Like every other club we need a helping hand with coaches and volunteers.
Also, the FAI Summer Camp is back from August 15th -19th . Online portal is open for bookings. https://bookings.summersoccerschools.ie/s/
Bailieborough Craft Club: Meetings take place every Friday, upstairs in the Library from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Looking forward to seeing everyone and new members most welcome.
Walk, Jog or Run: Bailieborough Chapel Carpark, Chapel Road (Lakeside), every Monday and Wednesday from 8.00pm to 9.00pm, for all levels of fitness. Other activities available—weather permitting. For further information, please contact Tony at 086 399 3430. Have fun while keeping fit. Everybody welcome.
Bailieborough Hen’s Shed: Bailieborough Hen’s Shed are delighted to host a talk by Margaret Mortimer from the Bailieborough Heritage Society on Thursday, June 9th. The talk is about the Old Cemetery in Drumbannon. Takes place Upstairs in Bailieborough Library from 10am to 12pm. All welcome.
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Marie, son Laurence, daughter Martina, son-in-law Mark, daughters-in-law Barbara and Rossella, grandchildren, James, Anthony, Valentino, Jessica, Alessandro, Luke and Marco, sisters Kathleen, Chrissie, Ellen and Mary and extended family and many neighbours and friends on the death of Lar (Laurence) Farrell, late of Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, previously of Darcytown, Balrothery, Co. Dublin, who passed away peacefully in St.Francis Hospice Raheny on Wednesday, June 1st 2022. Lar was predeceased by his son Leonard and sisters Hannah and Nancy and brother Matt.Lar’s Funeral Mass took place in S.S. Peter and Paul’s Church, Balbriggan on Friday, June 3rd followed by burial in Ardla Cemetery, Skerries, Co. Dublin.
Rhythmic Dance Twirlers: Beginner classes take place every Wednesday evening from 5.00pm to 6.00pm, in the Courthouse, Lower Main St, Bailieborough. Boys and girls aged 4 and up, are welcome to join us. Contact, Kelly Clarke for further information.
Tractor Run: Sillan Vintage Club will hold a tractor run on Saturday next, 11th June 2022. Vintage and classic cars and bikes are also welcome and will travel a separate route. The run will commence at Corglass Church, Bailieborough, A82 NH74 at 4pm with registration from 2.30pm. Entry fee €20 with proceeds to fund a AED Defibrillator for Corglass Church and surrounding areas. Refreshments afterwards in the church hall. All support greatly appreciated. For more information call Ernie on 087 2677791 or Ted on 087 6985480.
East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 6th June 2022Seniors; A very positive start to the Cuchulainn League with a win v Cootehill in round one. A hardworking but good performance in good conditions ideal for hurling in Mullagh on Wednesday last. Next up is a trip to Monaghan town to take on the local Harps club in round two. Training continues on Monday at 8 in Bailieborough. Under 13/15; The under 13s await their divisional semi final in the Tain League while the 15s wait for the next competition.Training for both on Monday at 7.30 in Bailieborough. Under 11; Training on Monday at 7 in Bailieborough GAA astro pitch with the next round of the Monaghan Under 11 league with a trip to North Monaghan on Sunday next to play Truagh Gaels. Under 7/9; The U9s will return to outdoor training on Monday next on the astro in Bailieborough and the next blitz is scheduled for the 15th . The U7s will be hopefully ready for a blitz or two before they break for the summer.
Junior Cert/ Leaving Cert; The very best wishes to all ECG men sitting exams over the next weeks.
The week ahead; Wednesday; Seniors away to Monaghan Harps 7.30pm Sunday; U11s away to Truagh Gaels 11am. Club contacts; U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.
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 News. May 30th 2022 . Matthew J. Cullen.
/in News /by PetraBailieborough Midsummer Festival and Town Events: Bailieborough MidSummer Festival is back. We’re so excited to announce we are back for the first time since 2019 on Sunday, July 24th. Full details to follow soon.
Vintage Cycle (High Nelly): A Cavan man who celebrated his 80th birthday with a nearly 20 kilometre Charity Cycle has raised over €3,000 for a local special educational needs school.
Greg O’Reilly undertook t he fundraiser on his vintage 1960s bike in aid of Holy Family Special School, Cootehill, where his grandson is a pupil.
He said that he’s delighted to raise funds for a school that does “trojan work”.
On Friday 20th May, Gregory O’Reilly presented a cheque to Rachel Moynagh, Principal Holy Family School with a cheque for €3,310 proceeds raised.
Greg got a lovely welcome in Baileborough on the morning of the cycle and wishes to thank everyone for donating.
East Cavan Swim Club: Very proud of these swimmers representing East Cavan Swim Club at an International meet in Glasgow over the weekend.
Congratulations to Adrienne Keuck, Finn Longmore, Johann Behme, Katie Mulvey and Oscar Longmore on fantastic swims in the Glasgow International Meet, held over the weekend. Very exciting to see Johann reach the Junior finals in the 50m fly and to see Oscar winning his heat in the 50m back.
A great weekend, enjoyed by swimmers and families, hopefully our club can look forward to more of these in the future.
Date for your Diary: The Blessing of the Graves in St. Annes Cemetery, Bailieborough will take place on Sunday, September 4th at 12 noon.
Bailieborough Walking Group: Wednesday, June 1st – Annaghmakerrig. Newbliss Rd,{M} Walk 1 hour 30 mins approx. Leaving Bailieborough Library at 6.35 pm. From Cootehill take Monaghan Road. After 3km turn left for Newbliss R189. Continue on this road and park at The Black Kesh Bar (Disused) on the righthand side. Walk commencing at 7.15pm.
Wednesday, June 8th – Skeagh/Corglass/Drumkeerey
(M) – 1.5hr approx. Leaving Baillieborough Library at 7.00pm. Meet at roadside opposite Skeaghville Chalets. From Bailieborough take Cavan road for 3 km, turn right for Cootehill Road R191 , At 2km take a right at sign for Skeaghville, continue straight on this road for approx 2km. Walk commencing at 7.15pm.
All welcome.
Killan Community Games: Killan community games (incorporating Bailieborough and Shercock) will be entering the Girls soccer competitions at U12 and U15 age groups. We’ll be holding open training sessions over the next few weeks, where any interested girls from the Bailieborough and Shercock area are welcome to come along, join in and have some fun. Training sessions will take place on Monday evenings, from 6.15 to 7.45pm at the Vale Soccer grounds, Bailieborough. Further info available via our Facebook page, or by contacting us at 0868156532.
Bailieborough Tidy Towns: Bailieborough Tidy Towns plan to Tidy up and weed stackers and roundabouts on Saturday, June 21st. Meet at the Library at 2pm..Lots of help wanted. All welcome..Wear gloves.
Congratulations: Congratulations to the Bailieborough Shamrocks u12 girls Divison 2 side who won the Spring League final by Bailieborough 0-18 v 0-09 Mullahoran in Crosskeys on Tuesday night last. Well done to the players, management and supporters on what was a very good final.
It’s been a long time coming ….. our Club Breakfast Morning for Club members is back ! Please come and join us in the BailieHotel on Sunday, June 12th from 10.30am.
Looking forward to seeing you all there.
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Celestina, daughter Anne (Theou), sons Gibson (Chie) and Nico (Fatima), grandchildren Trinity, Patrick, Alexia and Kiel, sister Elvie, brother Benjamin, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends in Ireland and the Philippines on the death of Fidel Alhambra, Woodview, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan who passed away on Friday, 20th May 2022 peacefully, at Cavan General Hospital. Fidel’s Funeral Mass was held in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Wednesday, May 25th followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
Library: The next Reading Group meeting will take place on Thursday, June 2nd from 6.30 – 7.30 PM. All are welcome.
Do you know a child starting school this September? FREE book bags available at the library for all children starting primary school in September 2022. Bag contains 3 beautiful books, library card holder, and a guide for parents.
Each bag includes stories about back to school, a library card, and library card wallet.
Drop into your library to get yours today!
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
Congratulations to the children from St. Annes and the Model Schools who made their First Communion last weekend. Thanks to their teachers, Ms. Tessa O’Riordan and the Principal, Mr. Corcoran and the school choir led by Mrs. Mary McCabe for all their hard work and to the Pastoral Assistant, Andrea Connolly for her work liaising on behalf of the Parish with the children from both schools.
Link Credit Union:
Have you a child moving from 6th class to 1st year in Secondary School this September? Link Credit Union have opened our ‘Step Up Grant’ competition, where 10 students can win €200 towards their educational costs. Closing date 10th June. Application forms are available in our offices or on our website: www.linkcu.ie
Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.: The Club’s Annual General Meeting takes place in the Club Rooms at the Vale Grounds on Thursday 16th June at 8:30 pm. All member’s nominations and motions should be made in writing, proposed and seconded and posted to Secretary, Kieran Kenny, Ballynamona,Bailieborough. Co. Cavan. A82D9F6 before 2nd of June 2022.
Also, the FAI Summer Camp is back from August 15th -19th . Online portal is open for bookings. https://bookings.summersoccerschools.ie/s/
Bailieborough Community Day Centre: ‘Afternoon Tea’ will take place today, Wednesday, June 1st in the Bailie Hotel at 3.00pm. All members are invited to attend and new members are most welcome.
Bailieborough Craft Club: Meetings take place every Friday, upstairs in the Library from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Looking forward to seeing everyone and new members most welcome.
Walk, Jog or Run: Bailieborough Chapel Carpark, Chapel Road (Lakeside), every Monday and Wednesday from 8.00pm to 9.00pm, for all levels of fitness. Other activities available—weather permitting. For further information, please contact Tony at 086 399 3430. Have fun while keeping fit. Everybody welcome.
Bailieborough Hen’s Shed: Bailieborough Hen’s Shed, a women’s group, meets every Thursday morning from 10am to 12pm, upstairs in Bailieborough Library. All welcome. Check out Bailieborough Hen’s Shed on Facebook.
Rhythmic Dance Twirlers: Beginner classes take place every Wednesday evening from 5.00pm to 6.00pm, in the Courthouse, Lower Main St, Bailieborough. Boys and girls aged 4 and up, are welcome to join us. Contact, Kelly Clarke for further information.
Tractor Run: Sillan Vintage Club will hold a tractor run on Saturday 11th June 2022. Vintage and classic cars and bikes are also welcome and will travel a separate route. The run will commence at Corglass Church, Bailieborough, A82 NH74 at 4pm with registration from 2.30pm. Entry fee €20 with proceeds to fund a AED Defibrillator for Corglass Church and surrounding areas. Refreshments afterwards in the church hall. All support greatly appreciated. For more information call Ernie on 087 2677791 or Ted on 087 6985480.
East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News,Under 13/15; Training on Mondays from 7-8pm on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club. Under 11; Training on Mondays from 6-7pm on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club. All training sessions €3 each please. Under 7/9; Saturday in Killinkere at 1 and 2pm for U7 and U9 respectively. Club contacts; U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.
Under 13/15; Training on Mondays from 7-8pm on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club. Under 11; Training on Mondays from 6-7pm on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club. All training sessions €3 each please. Under 7/9; Saturday in Killinkere at 1 and 2pm for U7 and U9 respectively. Club contacts; U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.
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.