Bailieborough News. December 5th 2022 . Matthew J. Cullen.
Christmas Lights Committee: What a day on Saturday last ! We want to thank everyone who came along and supported our day. Santa was so happy to meet all the boys and girls and he assured us that they are all on the good list.
We want to give a special mention to the boys and girls at The Vale, Ballinamoney, The Model and St. Anne’s national schools for their beautiful decorations, they worked very hard to make sure that Santa’s Grotto was looking amazing.
Without the help of a few local volunteers it would not have been possible. A word of thanks to the electricians, the Argue family for doing a fantastic job with the crib again this year, the fantastic team who erected the Christmas Lights with minimal disruption to the town, our wonderful elves –all students at Bailieborough Community School TYs and 3rd years who gave up their day to help us out, to the Gardai for all their help and for giving Santa a lift and Santa himself, who after a hard day, found the time to turn on the Bailieborough Christmas Lights, and lastly but not least, the very hard working committee—without whom this would not have happened..
But the final word must go to you, our community who got behind the Christmas Lights collections and fundraisers to ensure the town was lit up and looking well for Christmas. We are truly blessed to live in such a community.
Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd presents ‘A Christmas Reflection’: Prayers and Candle Lighting Ceremony. Led by the Very Rev. Ultan McGoohan, Rev. Canon Ian Horner and Rev. John O’Donnell on this Thursday, December 8th at 8.30pm at the old Post Office on Main St, Bailieborough. Everyone welcome.
Bailieborough Group of Parishes: Christmas Services: Saturday 10th December
11am in Bailieborough -‘A Quiet Christmas’.
This is a quiet service, in preparation for the Christmas celebrations, that gives space for reflection, prayer and healing for those grieving or otherwise saddened at Christmas time. It is of course open to anyone who wants quiet prayer and worship at Christmas.
Saturday 17th December: 2-4pm in Bailieborough Hall –‘Messy Church’. All the usual elements of Church put together in an unusual way for the whole family to enjoy together.
Sunday 18th December: 10:30am in Shercock,‘Carols for All’ – A fun carol service suitable for all ages.
1:30pm in Mullagh, ‘Carols for All’– A fun carol service suitable for all ages.
7pm in Bailieborough, ‘Traditional Carols’ – A united carol service for the whole community.
Saturday 24th December – Christmas Eve:
7pm Mullagh- Holy Communion.
8:30pm Shercock – Holy Communion.
Sunday 25thDecember – Christmas Day:
10:00am Bailieborough – Holy Communion.
11:30am Knockbride – Holy Communion.
Society of Saint Vincent DePaul: Annual Christmas Appeal: This appeal takes place on Saturday, 10th and Sunday 11th December 2022. The St. Anne’s Conference offers support and friendship, on a confidential basis, to those in Bailieborough, Knockbride, Shercock and Tierworker who request help and who are in need. Assistance is given towards the cost of food, heating, education and household related expenses. The Conference can be contacted via ‘Feeephone 1800 677 777. Christmas time puts particular pressure on Conference finances and hence our Special Appeal at this time. Thank you for your support and generosity and good wishes for Christmas and the year ahead.
Bridge Club: The Bridge club meets every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. in the Bailie Hotel.
New members welcome. Contact: bridgeclubbailieborough@gmail.com or telephone 042-9667944.
Free ‘Drop-In’ Service : The Bailieborough Development Association would like to offer a ‘Free Drop-In Service of Assistance’, regarding online services and filling out of forms, between 2pm and 4pm on Friday afternoons. This service will be offered at the Bailieborough Business Centre. All welcome.
Christmas Rambling House: Christmas Rambling House in Royal Breffni Tierworker, on Friday the 9th December everybody welcome, please come early and enjoy music, singing and story telling.
Water Mains Flushing: The Dhuish Group Water Scheme are flushing the lines over a two week period, until December 19th. Any queries, please contact 087 6293035.
Christmas Day Swim: The 29th Annual Bailieborough Christmas Day Swim is back this year! The swim commences at 12.30pm, sharp on Christmas Day at the Town Lake. All funds raised are in aid of MS Cavan. If you would like to take part in the swim or want to fill out a sponsorship card, please contact Mary on 0860688714 or Brendan on 0872758890.
Bailieborough Garden Club ‘Christmas Night’: The Bailieborough Gardening Club, ‘Christmas Night’ takes place in Fox’s Bar, Main Street, on Thursday evening, December 15th at 8.00pm. There will be a demonstration by Florist, Sadie Gilmore and a Fun Quiz. Tea, coffee, sandwiches, mince pies and lots of spot prizes! €10 subscription. All welcome. If interested, please text Eilish on 086 8273 470.
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to children, Rosemary, Bridget, Patrick, Kathleen and James, 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, brother Dan Clarke, sisters Mary Daly, Rose Sharry and Bridget Mulvey, extended family and friends on the death of Patrick (Paddy) Clarke, Guildford, Surrey U.K and late of Leiter, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan passed away peacefully in England on Wednesday, 9th November, aged 95 years. Patrick was predeceased by his loving wife Kitty, brothers Andrew, Hugh and sister Kitty.
Patrick’s Funeral Mass took place on Saturday, December 3rd , 2022 in St Anne’s Church, Bailieborough and afterwards Patrick’s remains were laid to rest in St Brigid’s Cemetery, Knockbride West (Tunnyduff).
Sillan Vintage Club: Christmas Tractor Run: The Sillan Vintage Club’s, ‘Christmas Tractor Run’ will take place on this Saturday, December 10th from The ‘Drop Inn’, Killann. Registration will take place from 3.00pm, refreshments served at 4.00pm and the run will commence at 4.45pm. Light up your vehicle and travel through the local towns! The route will be: Killanns to Shercock, to Kingscourt, to Bailieborough and back to The Drop Inn. €20 entry fee and there will be prizes for the First, second and third, best lit up vehicles.
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.
Cavan /Monaghan Education and Training Board: Adult Guidance and Information, drop-in centre will take place at Bailieborough Library on Thursday, December 8th, 2022, from 10.00am to 1.00pm. Free and confidential guidance from a Professional Guidance Councillor. FREE advice on return to education and careers! All welcome.
Bailieborough Celtic A.F.C. : Calling all mini Messi’s and wannabe Haaland’s
Soccer training for 8 and 9 year olds takes place on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 7pm, at The Vale soccer grounds. €2 per session. All children welcome.
Any enquiries, just message the Club’s Facebook page.
Bailieboro Celtic Girls U12 (born 2011/2012) and U14 (born 2009/2010) teams are looking for new girls to join us for the current season.
Have fun, make new friends and become part of a great team sport.
Training every Monday evening 6.15pm at the Vale Soccer grounds.
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.