Women’s World Day of Prayer: This year it is St. Annes turn to host this annual service. If you would like to be involved in organising this event, which takes place next month, please attend a meetingnin the Parochial House on Wednesday evening at 7.30pm.

Home Energy Grants: Killann Parish Green Group have organised Drop-in Information Clinics every Friday during February in Bailieborough Courthouse, Lower Main Street between 11.00am and 1.00pm. There will be guidence on SEAI grants and how to make an application. All are welcome.

Bailieborough Mid Summer and Town Events: Bailieborough St Patrick’s Day Parade is back. We had a great response to our first meeting, but we will need more people to help out stewarding at the Parade! If anyone can spare a couple of hours to help out, please contact any member of the committee.

The next meeting is scheduled for Monday 24^th February at 7.30pm in The Bailieborough Business Centre, Shercock road. All welcome.

All floats welcome.  Vintage cars, bikes and tractors. Comedy floats, Sports clubs and all Business floats, welcome.

Entry of floats is FREE of charge.

Great chance to promote your business club etc.

 P R I Z E S 

Best Comedy Float. 

 €100 euro for every juvenile club that enters the Parade.

 Best Commercial Float gets a trophy. 

 Best Window trophy. 

The Parade takes place on Monday, March 17^th, commencing at 2.30pm.

Regretted Death: The death has occurred of Patsy Cusack, Waterloo, Grousehall, Bailieborough, Cavan on Tuesday, February 11^th peacefully at Virginia Health Centre. Patsy was predeceased by his parents, brother Tenny and sister Kitty. Deeply regretted by his cousins, neighbours, relatives and friends.

Patsy’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Mary’s Church, Clanaphilip on Thursday, February 13^th and afterwards, Patsy’s remains were laid to rest  in the adjoining cemetery.

T.V Appearence: Local man, Kevin Carolan and his daughter Klara will be preforming on ‘Realta agus Gaolta’ on Sunday night next, 23^rd February at 8.30 on TG4..as Irelands most talented family, we wish them both well.

Bailieborough Group of Parishes: Bailieborough Sunday School would like to invite you to our second ‘Soup and Sandwich Lunch’ in the Church Hall, after the service on Sunday, March 2^nd. Donations will be greatfully accepted in aid of Church Funds and the Bishops Appeal.

Pop-Up Alzheimer Cafe: Featuring a guest speaker on maintaining positive mental health. Music and refreshments on Wednesday, February 19^th from 2.00pm to 4.00pm, in Bailieborough Courthouse. For more information, please contact, Mildred on 087 259 3736 or James on 086 858 2047. All welcome.

Killann Choral Society Choir: Practise for the Choir takes place in St. Annes Chapel, at 7.30pm. New members are very welcome to join.

New Al-Anon Meeting in Bailieborough: Meetings take place every Thursday evening at 7.30pm, in the Beckscourt Community Centre, (A82 D928). For details, please contact: 087 132 1462. All welcome. AL-ANON is a mutual support programme for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. 

Bailieborough Active Age Group: Next meeting is on Tuesday 25^th February, 2025 in The Courthouse, Lr. Main St, from 2-4pm. Everyone very welcome. Active Age is open to all Men and Women.

Friends of the Castle Lake and Catchment Area: Don’t forget our Table Quiz!

Quiz Night with Friends of Castle Lake and Catchment is taking place soon—that’s   plenty of time to cram in general knowledge, flex those brain muscles, and pretend you knew the answers all along!

 Quiz is taking place on Friday, 28^th  February in Fox’s, Main St. At 8 PM.

Prizes, laughs, and eternal quiz glory await! And remember—no sneaky Googling… we’re watching you 

See you there!

Regretted Death: Mary Power (nee Clarke), Galbolie, Bailieborough, Co Cavan passed away on Friday, 14^th  February 2025, peacefully at Lisdarn Unit for the Elderly, Cavan, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was predeceased by her husband Patrick and daughter Philomena.

Deeply regretted by her son-in-law Philip, grandchildren Ciaran (Bernie), Philip (Ruth), Conor, Aoife and Adrian, great grandchildren Philip, John, Corchennia, Kaisen and Michael, close family, friend and carer Ann, relatives and friends.

Mary’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Church on Sunday, February 16^th and afterwards, Mary’s remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery.

Bridge: Bridge results for Tuesday February 4th:

1st: Joy Jameson and Teresa O’Reilly.

2nd:Mona McCormack and Tony Carolan.

3rd: Mary Cronin and Rena Coleman.

Bridge every Tuesday night in the Bailie Hotel at 7 p.m. New members always 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.

Bailieborough Library:    

 The craft group takes place every Friday at 11am in the Library.

Indoor Bowling: Indoor Bowling takes place in the Community Centre, Bailieborough on Wednesdays at 8.00pm until mid-April. New members always welcome.

Leannes Line Dancing:“Leannes Linedancing ” in Bailieborough Courthouse on Tuesdays from 8 15pm to 10 pm  All welcome.

Regretted Death: The death has occurred of Margaret Reilly (nee Walsh), Tufnell Park, London and formerly of Drumacarrow, Bailieborough, Co Cavan and Townaleen, Finney, Clonbur, Co. Galway.

On the 4th February 2025 Margaret passed away peacefully in her 96^th  year at the Whittington, Hospital, London with her devoted family by her side. Margaret was predeceased by her sisters Mary, Eileen, Anne, Bridie, Kathleen and her brothers Johnny and Michael.

Beloved wife of the late Jerry and adored mother to Susan, Bridie, Jimmy and Tommy. Margaret will be sadly missed by daughters in law Jackie and Mervi, her seven grandchildren, Brendan and his wife Nadia, Paul and his wife Claire, Grace, Kate, Gerry, Kristian, and Steafán. Her 5 great grandchildren Adam, Noah, Sophia, Arthur and Peter, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, sisters in law Sue and Rita, brother in law Vincent, cousins, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

A Mass service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held at 12 noon on Friday 21^st  February 2025 at St Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 15 St. John’s Villas, Archway London N19 3EE The service will be live streamed via http://bit.ly/st-gabriel.

Margaret will be reposing at Clarke’s Funeral Home, Bailieborough from 5 pm to 7.30 pm on Friday 7^th  March 2025. Funeral Mass at 12 noon on Saturday 8^th  March 2025 at St Anne’s Church, Bailieborough. Burial afterwards in St Anne’s Cemetery, Bailieborough. Funeral Mass can be viewed live via St. Anne’s Church webcam.

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.

East Cavan Gaels:Intercounty;

NHL Division 3

Mayo 1-23 Cavan 2-14

A good second half rally was ultimately not enough as Cavan were beaten in Tooreen on Sunday last. Liam, Nicky, Canice and Jack McGuinness on the scoreboard for Cavan with Jack Barry introduced in the second half. Huge game v Armagh next weekend.

Senior/U8/10/12/14/16/18;

Seniors will return to training soon in preparation for the Ulster Spring League. New adult players are always very welcome.

U20s are with Pat O’Flaherty with the county squad.

U17s had a good outing with Cavan on Sunday v Fermanagh. No training this week.

U15’s county Mondays 6-7.15 on the 3G at Kingspan Breffni.

Club activity for U12/14/16 will begin in early March.

After school has returned. Full schedule this week including the welcome return to Bailieborough on Tuesday in the Community School Sports hall.

The week ahead

Monday’s: County U15, Kingspan Breffni 6-7.15pm on 3G pitch.

Tuesday’s; After school Bailieborough U8 3.50pm, U10/12 4.50pm.

Wednesday; After school Shercock, U8 4pm, U10/12 5pm.

Friday; After school Mullagh, U8 4pm, U10/12 5pm.

Sunday;NHL Division 3 Cavan v Armagh 2pm.

Club contacts;

 Kathryn O’Flynn 087 244 1371.

U8/10/12; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.

U14/16/18Senior; Adam Baldwin 087 962 2206.

Home Energy Grants: Killann Parish Green Group have organised Drop-in Information Clinics every Friday during February in Bailieborough Courthouse, Lower Main Street between 11.00am and 1.00pm. There will be guidence on SEAI grants and how to make an application. All are welcome.

Bailieborough Mid Summer and Town Events: Bailieborough St Patrick’s Day Parade is back. We had a great response to our first meeting, but we will need more people to help out stewarding at the Parade! If anyone can spare a couple of hours to help out, please contact any member of the committee.

The next meeting is scheduled for Monday 24^th February at 7.30pm in The Bailieborough Business Centre, Shercock road. All welcome.

All floats welcome.  Vintage cars, bikes and tractors. Comedy floats, Sports clubs and all Business floats, welcome.

Entry of floats is FREE of charge.

Great chance to promote your business club etc.

 P R I Z E S 

Best Comedy Float. 

 €100 euro for every juvenile club that enters the Parade.

 Best Commercial Float gets a trophy. 

 Best Window trophy. 

The Parade takes place on Monday, March 17^th, commencing at 2.30pm.

Storm Assistance: Please contact Community Welfare for information on supports available, to cover any loss of food, due to the electric outages caused by the recent storm. Application forms available from Intreo, Cavan at 0818 405060.

100 Mile Challenge:  Kevin Carolan will undertake the 100 Mile Challenge in February, to help raise funds for the The Mater Hospital Foundation.  Kevin who had successful surgery there, hopes to complete the challenge and would appreciate your support by donating to  https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/KevinCarolan8512  We as a community wish Kevin, the very best of luck.

Pop-Up Alzheimer Cafe: Featuring a guest speaker on maintaining positive mental health. Music and refreshments on Wednesday, February 19^th from 2.00pm to 4.00pm, in Bailieborough Courthouse. For more information, please contact, Mildred on 087 259 3736 or James on 086 858 2047. All welcome.

New Al-Anon Meeting in Bailieborough: Meetings take place every Thursday evening at 7.30pm, in the Beckscourt Community Centre, (A82 D928). For details, please contact: 087 132 1462. All welcome. AL-ANON is a mutual support programme for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. 

Bailieborough Active Age Group: Next meeting is on Tuesday 25^th February, 2025 in The Courthouse, Lr. Main St, from 2-4pm. Everyone very welcome. Active Age is open to all Men and Women.

West Knockbride N.S.: Brown Coin Collection Fundraiser: We are arranging a brown coin collection for the school in the first week of March.

Could children please bring coins to the school during the first week of March.

Please support this fundraiser and help us raise vital funds for our school.

If anybody in the community wishes to donate some brown coins who do not have children in the school they can do so.

Thank you for your support.

Bridge: Bridge every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Bailie Hotel.New members 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.

Bailieborough Library:    

 The craft group takes place every Friday at 11am in the Library.

Indoor Bowling: Indoor Bowling takes place in the Community Centre, Bailieborough on Wednesdays at 8.00pm until mid-April. New members always welcome.

Line Dancing: Line Dancing takes place every Tuesday evening in the Courthouse, Lr. Main Street at 8.15pm. All welcome.

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.

East Cavan Gaels:East Cavan Gaels Hurling Club News 10th February 2025:

DOWNLOAD THE EAST CAVAN GAELS HURLING CLUB APP TO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST HURLING NEWS. APPLE OR ANDROID.

Juvenile presentation; We lost this presentation to the storm but it will be rescheduled for Friday 21^st  February tbc.

Senior/U8/10/12/14/16/18;

Seniors will return to training soon in preparation for the Ulster Spring League. New adult players are always very welcome.

Match report on Cavans good performance in defeat to London in Ruislip on Sunday last on Facebook and the East Cavan Gaels app. Congratulations to Philip McKeon on making his senior intercounty debut! Next up is a rearranged trip to Mayo next Sunday.

U20s are with Pat O’Flaherty with the county squad and played Fermanagh on Saturday last.

U17s with county have training on Mondays in Kingspan Breffni.

U15s county Mondays 6-7.15 on the 3G at Kingspan Breffni.

After school has returned. None this coming week but the welcome return of Bailieborough to the roster from next week. More info next week.

The week ahead;

Wednesday; No Shercock after school this week.

Thursday;

Friday; No Mullagh after school this week.

Sunday; Mayo v Cavan, Tooreen NHL Div 3 2.30pm.

Club contacts;

 Kathryn O’Flynn 087 244 1371.

U8/10/12; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.

U14/16/18Senior; Adam Baldwin 087 962 2206.

Storm Eowyn: Storm Eowyn arrived on Thursday night and wreaked havoc across the country. Bailieborough did not escape the damaging winds. Trees were knocked, power lines brought down, roofs were damaged, fences were knocked down, water supplies were cut off or curtailed and generally life was made a misery for the people living in the town and its environs. As soon as it was safe, the local volunteers and voluntary services were out cutting trees and making areas safe for the E.S.B, to begin the job of restoring power to the area. In an anomily of the power system, some areas of the town lost no power at all, while other areas had no power from 4.00am on Friday morning until 1.30pm on Sunday afternoon. Thankfully—at the time of writing—most areas of the town have had their power restored.

Some events were cancelled due to the power outages and hopefully they will be rescheduled for a later date. Food shops quickly ran out of the essentials and it was early on Monday morning before they had the chance to replenish supplies. So, a lot of hardship for everybody over the weekend but thankfully no major incidents or loss of life and we can be extremely grateful to all the people who helped get everything up and running again.

100 Mile Challenge:  Kevin Carolan will undertake the 100 Mile Challenge in February, to help raise funds for the The Mater Hospital Foundation.  Kevin who had successful surgery there, hopes to complete the challenge and would appreciate your support by donating to  https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/KevinCarolan8512  We as a community wish Kevin, the very best of luck.

Regretted Death: The death has occurred of Seamus Sexton, late of Moylett, Bailieborough, Co.Cavan, on Wednesday, 22^nd January 2025, peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Seamus was predeceased by his parents Patrick and Rose, sister Breege Oates and brother Martin.

Deeply missed by his heartbroken wife Jackie, son James (Hannah), daughters Grainne (Karl), Fiona (Chris), Ciara and his adored grandson Alfie. Sadly missed by his sisters Maura and Roisin, sister-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Seamus’s Funeral Mass took place on Saturday, January 25^th in St. Mary’s Church, Clanaphilip and afterwards, Seamus’s remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

Bailieborough Creative Hub: Come and join us in Bailieborough Library on Thursday, 30^th  January at 7pm to find out about this years plans for arts events and exhibitions. Come and find out about our exciting projects for 2025. Wheter you are a painter, writer, musician, crafter, or simply a lover of the Arts, our group is the perfect place to share ideas, collaborate and spark your imagination! No experience neccessary just bring your enthusiasm and an open mind! All welcome.

Reminder Re: Mass Time Changes: Killann, Saturdays—6.00pm, Bailieborough, Saturdays—7.15pm. Sunday morning: Bailieborough, –10.15am and Shercock—11.30am.

First Communion Dates, 2025: Shercock, 3^rd May, St. Anne’s, May 10^th and St. Felim’s, May 17^th. All Masses at 11.00am.

Confirmation: Bishop Hayes will administer Confirmation in the Parish on Saturday, March 29^th 2025.

St. Annes National School Enrolment: St Anne’s N.S.Junior Infants 2025/2026 enrolment is now open. Please contact office@stannesns.ie or 0429665242. School will cease accepting applications on January 31st.

New Al-Anon Meeting in Bailieborough: Meetings take place every Thursday evening at 7.30pm, in the Beckscourt Community Centre, (A82 D928). For details, please contact: 087 132 1462. All welcome. AL-ANON is a mutual support programme for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. 

CMET Adult Services: CMET Adult Services are offering free computer classes in Bailieborough in January 2025. Courses will run in the Bailieborough Business Development Centre and cater for absolute beginners to improvers. Please contact, Regina Clarke on 087 2855 907 or email reginaclarke@cmetb.ie to register or for more information.

Regretted Death:Kathleen Traynor (nee McGuinness), Rocks Road, Kingscourt and late of Tullawaltra, Bailieborough, Co Cavan, passed away on Wednesday, 22^nd  January 2025, peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, surrounded by her loving family. Kathleen was predeceased by her husband Dessie, parents Matthew and Bridget, brother Eddie, nephew Michael and brother-in-law Mick.

Kathleen will be sadly missed by her son Dessie, daughter-in-law Karen, grandchildren Senan, Áine and Ronan, brothers Paddy (Rose), Martin (Eileen), Michael (Debbie), Paul and Terence, sisters Mary-Ellen (Michael), Jenny, Margaret (Alfie) and Ann (Joe), nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Kathleen’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Brigid’s Church, Knockbride West on Saturday, January 25^th and afterwards, Kathleen’s remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery, Bailieborough.  

Model School Enrolment: Enrolment is now taking place for the school year 2025-2026.Application forms are available on the school website or by contacting the school office on 042 9665689.

Bailieborough Active Age Group: Next meeting is on Tuesday 11^th February, 2025 in The Courthouse, Lr. Main St, from 2-4pm. Everyone very welcome. Active Age is open to all Men and Women.

Bridge: Bridge Results: Tuesday: January 14^th 2025: First: Mary Croninand Rena Coleman. Second: Marie McNicholas and Maresa Liggan. Third: Sean Kelleher and Betty McCafferty. Best Gross: Marie McNicholas and Maresa Liggan. Bridge every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Bailie Hotel.New members welcome.

‘Dying Minutes’: Due to Storm Eowyn, the performance of ‘Dying Minutes’ had to be cancelled. However, the Shamrocks G.A.A. Club are so thankful to Liz O’Hanlon and the rest of the cast and crew who have agreed to perform the All-Ireland Award winning play on Saturday, February 8^th. The play will be performed in the Bailieborough Shamrocks Clubhouse.

Tickets that have been purchased will be honoured on the new date.

In what promises to be an unforgettable evening, there are still some tickets available, which can be got from any Shamrocks member or physical tickets can be purchased from ‘An Siopa’, Lower Main St, (beside the Courthouse).

 St. Felim’s. N.S., (The Vale) is currently inviting applications for admission to Junior Infants for  2025/2026. Further information is available on our website : http://www.thevalens.com/index.php/admissions  or by contacting the school at : office@thevalens.com or 042 96 65605. The school will cease accepting applications on  Friday, January 31^st  2025.

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 Library:  If you are interested in learning Bridge, then come along and join us in Bailieborough Library every Tuesday morning, commencing on Tuesday, February 4^th from 10.30 to 12.30. Class is free and booking is required.

 The craft group takes place every Friday at 11am in the Library.

Digital Skills Clinic: New , Free Digital Skills Clinic for older people taking place in Bailieborough Library on Thursday mornings. You can book a one hour, one -to-one session with a tutor by contacting Bailieborough Library on 042 9665779.

Indoor Bowling: Indoor Bowling takes place in the Community Centre, Bailieborough on Wednesdays at 8.00pm until mid-April. New members always welcome.

Line Dancing: Line Dancing takes place every Tuesday evening in the Courthouse, Lr. Main Street at 8.15pm. All welcome.

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.

East Cavan Gaels:

Club contacts;

 Kathryn O’Flynn 087 244 1371.

U8/10/12; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.

U14/16/18Senior; Adam Baldwin 087 962 2206.

100 Mile Challenge: Best of luck to local man, Kevin Carolan who is again on the move, after a very successful ‘Climb with Charlie’  that helped raise 3 million.  In the month of February, Kevin has a challenge on his hands,he’s doing 100 miles in a month, for a very good cause, The Mater Hospital Foundation.  Dr Gerry McEntee from the Mater Hospital saved Kevin’s life with major successful surgery ,you can donate to this February challenge at https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/KevinCarolan8512  We as a community wish Kevin, the very best of luck.

Regretted Death: The death has occurred of Dympna Clarke (nee Farrell), Crocknahattina, Bailieborough, Co,Cavan on Friday, January 17^th, 2025. Surrounded by her loving family, Dympna died peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Fairlawns Nursing Home, Bailieborough. Dympna was predeceased by her beloved husband Phil, her parents Owen and Mary Alice, brothers Michael and Paddy, sisters Eithne and Eilish.

Dympna will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children Charles, Philip, Eilís, Dónal and Aileen, her brother Eugene, sons in law Brian and Garret, daughters in law Claire, Siobhán and Jennifer, her beloved grandchildren Cathal, Darragh, Niall, Oisín, Fergal, Sarah, Samuel, Eli, David, Sorcha, Fiachra, Laoise, Lochlan, Anna, Cormac, Cillian, Ellie, Louise, Philip and Emmett, her sisters in law Christine, Nora, Agnes, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Dympna’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Sunday, January 19^th 2025 and afterwards, Dympna’s remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery.

Bailieborough Creative Hub: Come and join us in Bailieborough Library on Thursday, 30^th  January at 7pm to find out about this years plans for arts events and exhibitions. Come and find out about our exciting projects for 2025. Wheter you are a painter, writer, musician, crafter, or simply a lover of the Arts, our group is the perfect place to share ideas, collaborate and spark your imagination! No experience neccessary just bring your enthusiasm and an open mind! All welcome.

Reminder Re: Mass Time Changes: Killann, Saturdays—6.00pm, Bailieborough, Saturdays—7.15pm. Sunday morning: Bailieborough, –10.15am and Shercock—11.30am.

First Communion Dates, 2025: Shercock, 3^rd May, St. Anne’s, May 10^th and St. Felim’s, May 17^th. All Masses at 11.00am.

Confirmation: Bishop Hayes will administer Confirmation in the Parish on Saturday, March 29^th 2025.

St. Annes National School Enrolment: St Anne’s N.S.Junior Infants 2025/2026 enrolment is now open. Please contact office@stannesns.ie or 0429665242. School will cease accepting applications on January 31st.

CMET Adult Services: CMET Adult Services are offering free computer classes in Bailieborough in January 2025. Courses will run in the Bailieborough Business Development Centre and cater for absolute beginners to improvers. Please contact, Regina Clarke on 087 2855 907 or email reginaclarke@cmetb.ie to register or for more information.

Regretted Death: Thomas Cronin, Lakeview, Bailieborough, Co Cavan passed away on Sunday, 12^th  January 2025 peacefully at the Mater Hospital, Dublin. Thomas was predeceased by his parents Margaret and Henry and brothers Bertie and Paddy.

Deeply regretted by his sisters Florrie McCabe​ and Maureen O’Hanlon, nephews Wayne and Glenn, niece Tonya, sister-in-law Eileen, brother-in-law Tommy, relatives and friends.

Thomas’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Tuesday, January 14^th and afterwards, Thomas’s remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery.

Model School Enrolment: Enrolment is now taking place for the school year 2025-2026.Application forms are available on the school website or by contacting the school office on 042 9665689.

‘Dying Minutes’: ‘Dying Minutes’, the All Ireland winning play by Liz O’Hanlon will be staged in the Bailieborough Shamrocks Clubhouse on this Friday evening, January 24^th at 8.00pm. Tickets are available from the Shamrocks, seats are limited and this should be a grest homecoming for the Group!

Regretted Death: Noreen Clarke, Moylett, Bailieborough, Co Cavan passed away on Sunday, 12^th  January 2025, peacefully at Cavan General Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Deeply regretted by her loving sons Brendan, Ciarán and Eoin, brother Tom McCabe, daughters-in-law Yoon Hee and Mari, grandchildren Nora, Seán and Mel, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Noreen’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Mary’s Church, Clanaphilip on Thursday, January 16^th and afterwards, Noreen’s remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

Bailieborough Active Age Group: Next meeting is on Tuesday 28^th January, 2025 in The Courthouse, Lr. Main St, from 2-4pm. Everyone very welcome. Active Age is open to all Men and Women.

Bridge: Bridge every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Bailie Hotel.New members welcome.

Regretted Death: The death has occured of Susan Reilly, Crocknahattina, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan peacefully at Fairlawns Nursing Home on Thursday 16^th  of January 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Susan was predeceased by her parents John and Alice, her infant brother Philip, sister Gladys and brother Patsy. Deeply regretted by her sisters Peggy Reilly (Galboly, Bailieboro) and Anne Clarke (Canningstown), her brother Anthony Reilly (Dublin), nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Susan’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Sunday, January 19^th and afterwards, Susan’s remains were laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Oldcastle Road, Ballyjamesduff.

St. Felim’s. N.S., (The Vale) is currently inviting applications for admission to Junior Infants for  2025/2026. Further information is available on our website : http://www.thevalens.com/index.php/admissions  or by contacting the school at : office@thevalens.com or 042 96 65605. The school will cease accepting applications on  Friday, January 31^st  2025.

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 Library:  If you are interested in learning Bridge, then come along and join us in Bailieborough Library every Tuesday morning, commencing on Tuesday, February 4^th from 10.30 to 12.30. Class is free and booking is required.

 The craft group takes place every Friday at 11am in the Library.

Regretted Death: The death has occured of Eileen Mc Dermott (née McDonald), 116 Drumnaveil, Cootehill, Co. Cavan and formerly of The Vale, Bailieborough,  Co. Cavan on Sunday, January 12^th  2025 peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Eileen was redeceased by her husband Michael and parents Rose and Terry Mc Donald. Eileen will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her beloved family, her sons Colm and Thomas, daughter Leanne, brothers Patrick, Philip, Gerard and Austin, sisters Bernie and Mary, daughters-in-law Yvonne and Ciara, son-in-law Jordan, grandchildren Cassie, Vinnie, Saoirse, Grace, Lennie and Zach, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Eileen’s Funeral Mass took place in St Michael’s Church, Cootehill on Tuesday, January 14^th, 2025 and afterwards, Eileen’s remains were laid to rest in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Cootehill.

Digital Skills Clinic: New , Free Digital Skills Clinic for older people taking place in Bailieborough Library on Thursday mornings. You can book a one hour, one -to-one session with a tutor by contacting Bailieborough Library on 042 9665779.

Indoor Bowling: Indoor Bowling takes place in the Community Centre, Bailieborough on Wednesdays at 8.00pm until mid-April. New members always welcome.

Line Dancing: Line Dancing takes place every Tuesday evening in the Courthouse, Lr. Main Street at 8.15pm. All welcome.

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.

East Cavan Gaels:East Cavan Gaels Hurling Club News 20th January 2025

Dinner Dance;

Final preparations are in place for our first ever Presentation Dinner Dance, in the Bailie Hotel on Saturday 25th January at 7pm, to celebrate the winning of our first ever Cavan Senior Hurling Championship won in August. We are delighted to announce that Kilkennys 9 time All Ireland winner and 9 time All Star Tommy Walsh will join us to present the medals to the lads. What a night in store! Join us as we mark this unique achievement, it promises to be a great night with medals presented to our Seniors as well as the Player of the Year Award, accompanied by band Suns of Bees with disco after. Tickets €40 from club Secretary Kathryn or by Revolut to 087 244 1371.

Juvenile presentation;

Our Juveniles and they will have their presentation evening on Friday 24^th  January at 7pm, the day before the Seniors, also in the Bailie Hotel. Pride of place goes to our U14s who secured a three in a row of Cavan championships and we will present their medals to them as well as certs of achievement to all our U8, U10 and U12 sides. Members of our Senior Championship winning side will be there to present and bring both the Senior League and Championship Cups for photos. Finger food and tea and coffee. Again it promises to be a great evening!

Senior/U8/10/12/14/16/18;

Seniors will return to training in early February in preparation for the Ulster Spring League.

U17s with county have training on Mondays in Kingspan Breffni.

U15 county begins on Monday 3rd February 6-7.15 on the 3G at Kingspan Breffni.

After school will return in Shercock and Mullagh in the last week of January, first week of February, full schedule next week.

The week ahead:

Friday; Juvenile Presentation, Bailie Hotel 7pm.

Saturday; Senior Presentation Dinner Dance, Bailie Hotel 7pm

Club contacts;

 Kathryn O’Flynn 087 244 1371.

U8/10/12; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.

U14/16/18Senior; Adam Baldwin 087 962 2206.