Alison Fisher ‘Go Fund Me’ Update: Thank you to absolutely everyone who have donated to Alisons fundraiser . We are so overwhelmed by the generosity of people who took the time to read our story and donate. These funds will now help Alison and her Mum through their journey ahead in Germany and aftercare. Alison will start her treatment this week . We wish her only the best ahead and quick recovery. Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts.

Santa Claus is coming to Town!: On Saturday, November 30^th, a very special person will be coming to town to turn on the Bailieborough Christmas Lights. All are asked to be at the Market Square at 5.00pm and help the ‘Man of the Moment’, with the countdown to turn on the new Christmas Lights. All welcome to come along for this great event.

BAILIEBOROUGH COMMUNITY SCHOOL REUNION

Class of 1994 30 Year School Reunion, will take place on Friday, 27^th  December, at 8.30pm in the Bailie Hotel lounge. A night not to be missed.

Bailieborough Heritage Society: We are pleased to announce our membership of the Digital Repository of Ireland.

We are privileged to have acquired a collection of newsletters published by Mr Peter McConnell a native of Bailieborough. These contain a vast selection of interesting articles and photographs of great interest that he compiled during the 1990’s and 2000’s. These relate to Bailieborough and the surrounding areas of East Cavan.

Our DRI membership will ensure that this collection and other items we have gathered will be preserved and maintained for future generations to access and appreciate.

Regretted Death:  The death has occured of John Murray, Gartenane, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan.

John Murray, Gartenane, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, passed away on Monday, 11^th  November 2024, peacefully at Cavan General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. John was predeceased by his wife Rose (Baba), his parents Bernard and Elizabeth, sisters Alice and Eileen and brother Pat.

Deeply regretted by his son Martin, daughter-in-law Denise, adored granddaughter Aoibheann, brothers-in-law Matt and Richard, nieces, nephews, relatives, especially the Donnellan, Murray and Connolly families and a large circle of friends.

John’s Funeral Mass took place on Thursday, November 14^th in St. Annes Church, Bailieborough and afterwards, John’s remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery. 

St. Annes National School Enrolment: Parents seeking to enrol their child or children in St. Anne’s N.S. for the 2025/2026 School Year are requested to return a completed Enrolment Application form before Friday, January 31^st  2025. Enrolment application forms are available from the school office, by telephoning 042 9665242, by emailing : office@stannes.ie or on the school website: http://stannesns.ie Closing date for receipt of Enrolment forms is Friday, January, 31^st , 2025.

Bridge :  Bridge takes place every Tuesday night in the Bailie Hotel. Start Time is 7pm sharp. New Members Welcome.

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 on Tuesday, November 26^th  in the Courthouse from 2pm to 4pm. Hope to see you all there. Everyone Welcome.

Water Mains Flushing: Dhuish GWS are flushing the lines over a two week period which started on Monday, 18^th  of November.  Any queries, please contact 087 6293035.

Christmas Carols: By the newly formed Killann Chorus, formerly known as ‘Hardtimes’–on Thursday, December 19^th at 8.00pm in St. Annes Church, Bailieborough. Donations on the night towards, ‘Alison Fisher’s Go Fund Me. Choir practice takes place in St. Annes Church on Monday’s at 7.30pm. Past and new members are very welcome. No experience neccessary.

St. Felim’s. N.S., (The Vale) is currently inviting applications for admission to Junior Infants for  2025/2026, from Monday, December 2^nd. 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 Bowls: Indoor bowls have recommenced in the Bailieborough Community Centre on Wednesday’s at 8pm. Tuition is available free of charge and membership is open to all members of the community.

Home Energy savings event in Bailieborough: A public information evening on home retrofitting and energy saving will be held in Bailieborough Community Centre, (A82 T2Y6), on Thursday 21 st November at 7.30pm. Home Retrofitting is an enhancement of older houses that will make the properties more energy efficient. Grants through the SEAI will help home owners insulate their properties, to tackle heating efficiency and energy costs. Admission free and everyone welcome. For information on the programme, the event and the grants available, contact: 087 131 5964 or omcconnon@ccld.ie Website: www.retrofit-ready.ie

New AL-ANON meeting in Bailieborough: A new AL-ANON meeting takes place in the Beckscourt Community Centre (A82D928) on Thursday evenings at 7.30pm. For further details, please contact, 087 1321462. All 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.

Bailieborough Creative Hub: Bailieborough Creative Hub presents, Juliana Gilbride, solo art exhibition entitled ‘The Stories They Could Tell’ in Bailieborough Library on Thursday, November 21^st at 7.30pm. Everyone welcome.  

Line Dancing: Line Dancing has resumed on Tuesday’s, at 8.15pm in the Couthouse, Lr. Main St. New members are always welcome. 

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.

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 first Wednesday of each month from 2.15pm-4.30pm. ^.No appointment is necessary. Next month’s date is Wednesday 4^th December,

Walk, Jog or Run: Hello all,  just an invite to anyone out there on Monday evenings for the winter.  We are having a run, walk or jog at 7pm from the Chapel car park, Lake Shore Bailieborough. No charge, no fee ! All welcome, new and old.  Well lit up route, exercise, stretch before and after.  Meet new friends and give it a try.

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!

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: Save the dates!!

Our ever popular table quiz will return on Friday 29^th  November in Nixys, The Square Bar in Bailieborough. Businesses or individuals who wish to support us are welcome to do so. Contact Kathryn 087 2441371

Meanwhile we are delighted to announce that we will have a presentation Dinner Dance to recognise the outstanding achievement of winning our first ever Senior Championship on Saturday January 25^th  2025 in The Bailie Hotel, Bailieborough.

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.

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Old Films or Photographs Wanted: Director of the award winning film, ‘The Man Who Wanted to Fly’ Frank Shouldice, is working on his next documentary with yet another Bailieborough element. He is eager to get primarily old film and old photographs depicting the town of Bailieborough from the late 1960s through to the 1980s.

Of interest are the following:

Images of Main Street, the Pop Inn Chipper (now the Market Stall), the West End Bar or the Hideout. The interior of any pub life in the town and the Oasis Nightclub Carrickmacross. Or anything relevant to the above from the era described would be much appreciated. Contact anyone in Bailieborough Heritage Society, photographs can be scanned and promptly returned. Or you can contact Frank direct on The Man Who Wanted To Fly Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/WantedToFlyFilm

Tunnyduff Annual Tractor Run: Tunnyduff Annual Tractor Run will take place on Sunday, 10^th November. Registration in Tunnyduff Community Centre at 10.30am, run leaves at 12 noon, €20 entry fee. All types of vehicles welcome. Refreshments served, raffle on the day. Proceeds in aid of Cootehill Cancer Care.

Regretted Death: The death has occured of Anita Moynihan (nee Clarke), (The Brook, Portrane and formerly of Bailieborough, Co. Cavan) on Monday, October 21^st , 2024 (peacefully) at Beechtree Nursing Home. Anita was the beloved wife of the late Paddy. Sadly missed by her loving son Michael, daughter Karen, daughter-in-law Bríd, son-in-law Ken, grandchildren Gavin, Hannah, Sarah, Alicia and Ella, sisters Maeve, Aileen, Kathleen, Joan and Rosaleen, brothers Francis, Malachy and Liam, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.  

Anita’s Funeral Mass took place on Thursday, October 24^th  in St. Patrick’s Church, Donabate and was followed by funeral to Dardistown Crematorium.

Bridge Results: Tuesday, October 8^th : First,  Mona McCormack and Brid Murray. Second, Rosaleen Mackey and Cathy O’Sullivan. Third, Tom Moran and John McGahan.

Tuesday,  15^th  October. First, Betty Olwell and Rosaleen Mackey. Second, Marese Liggan and Olive Kellet. Third, Tom Moran and Sean Kellegher.

Bailieborough Active Age Group: Next meeting on Tuesday, November 12^th  in the Courthouse from 2pm to 4pm. Hope to see you all there. Everyone Welcome.

Bailieborough Bowls: Indoor bowls have recommenced in the Bailieborough Community Centre on Wednesday’s at 8pm. Tuition is available free of charge and membership is open to all members of the community.

Confirmation 2025: Bishop Martin Hayes will administer Confirmation in the Parish on Saturday, March 29^th, 2025. Time to be confirmed shortly.

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: ‘Trips and Travel’ an exhibition of artwork by Pat McCabe takes place in Bailieborough Library on Saturday, November 9^th  at 2.30pm. Limited edition signed prints will be available to purchase. Raffle and refreshments, also. Everyone welcome.  

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.

First Communion Dates 2025: St. Annes, Saturday, May 10^th, St. Felim’s (The Vale), Saturday, May 17^th and Shercock, Saturday, May 3^rd. All Masses at 11.00am.

Bailieborough Library:  

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

Bailieborough Shamrocks G.F.C.: Congratulations and Well Done to the Shamrocks Senior Mens Team who defeated  Redhills by 2—12 to 1—3 in The Imperial Bar ACFL 2024 Division 3 Final on Friday evening last in Kingspan Breffni.

Bailieborough Shamrocks LGFA are preparing for the 2025 season. We are looking for volunteers and coaches for all age grades. No experience required, however there is garda vetting/ safeguarding/ coach mentoring which will be facilitated by our club.

Cake Sale: A Cake Sake in aid of the Children’s Hospital Foundation will take place in Tesco, Bailieborough on Thursday, October 31^st. All welcome.

Bailieborough Creative Hub: Bailieborough Creative Hub presents, Juliana Gilbride, solo art exhibition entitled ‘The Stories They Could Tell’ in Bailieborough Library on Thursday, November 21^st at 7.30pm. Everyone welcome.   

Line Dancing: Line Dancing has resumed on Tuesday’s, at 8.15pm in the Couthouse, Lr. Main St. New members are always welcome. 

 East Cavan Swim Club: The Annual General Meeting of the East Cavan Swim Club will take place in the Community Centre, Chapel Road on Thursday, November 7^th at 8.00pm. Please come along and support!

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 first Wednesday of each month from 2.15pm-4.30pm. ^.No appointment is necessary. Next month’s date is Wednesday, November 6^th.

Parkinsons Cavan Branch Fundraiser in Lisgrey House, on Friday November 1^st  2024 starts 8:30pm. Music by Rambling House and also an Open Mic night. Donations Voluntary. Refreshments served. Raffle on the night. Please bring change! Do support this great cause and enjoy a great night’s entertainment of music, songs and recitations.

Team Hope ‘Shoebox Appeal’: Closing date for Team Hope ‘Shoebox Appeal’ is Sunday, 10^th  November. For further information please contact local coordinators Hazel 0879903520 or Edna on 0876300207. We are here to help!”

Walk, Jog or Run: Hello all,  just an invite to anyone out there on Monday evenings for the winter.  We are having a run, walk or jog at 7pm from the Chapel car park, Lake Shore Bailieborough. No charge, no fee ! All welcome, new and old.  Well lit up route, exercise, stretch before and after.  Meet new friends and give it a try.

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!

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: Required Urgently: We are looking for shopping bags!!If anybody has some spare shopping bags , that they don’t use, please donate to our shop. 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 ,28^th  October 2024

Senior; All roads lead to Kingspan Breffni on Saturday next at 1pm as we make our historic debut in the Ulster Junior Hurling Championship. Our opposition will be two time reigning Tyrone Champions Omagh. This will be a very serious test of our ability and a real step up so it will be an interesting encounter and all support will be needed for the lads.

Final preparations are in place and a number of  our lads lined out in the Cillian Boyle memorial tournament on Saturday last in Kill Shamrocks grounds and many thanks to the Boyle family for the invitation.

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

A very good week started with the U14s winning the Championship in Kingspan Breffni on Monday last with a great performance to lift the Cup.

This was followed on Tuesday with St.Kilians NS Mullagh winning the Cumbann na mBunscoil title on the 3G with Master Maher at the reigns.

Later in the week Colaiste Dun an Rí played their very first hurling match when they travelled to St.Aidens, Cootehill for a game. Well done to all there and to Mr.Hickey.

All juvenile groups on a weeks break due to the holidays with the U12s ready to go for three weeks in November and the U16 Championship final coming soon.

Bailieborough and Kingscourt Champions;

Congratulations to Bailieborough Shamrocks on securing the Division 3 title on Friday last and to Kingscourt Stars Minors on the Championship win on Sunday last in Kingspan Breffni.

The week ahead;

Saturday;Ulster JHC quarter final v Omagh, Kingspan Breffni 1pm.

Save the dates!!

Our ever popular table quiz will return on Friday 29th November in Nixys, The Square Bar in Bailieborough.

Meanwhile we are delighted to announce that we will have a presentation Dinner Dance to recognise the outstanding achievement of winning our first ever Senior Championship on Saturday February 1st 2025 in The Bailie Hotel, Bailieborough.

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.

Download the East Cavan Gaels app to keep up to date with all ECG news. Apple and Android.

Cavan County Council: Art Workshop – When is a Book Not a Book?

Thursday 17^th  October 2024, from 10.30am-1pm in Bailieborough Library

To book: Contact Elisha: emccaffrey@cavancoco.ie or

call on 086 086 1911.

Volunteers Needed on this Saturday: Old Bailieborough Church of Ireland Graveyard: Volunteers wanted to strim grass.  Please bring your own equipment etc. Meeting at the Graveyard at 11am on Saturday 19^th  October. 

Bailieborough Active Age Group: Next meeting on Tuesday, 29^th October in the Courthouse from 2pm to 4pm. Hope to see you all there. Everyone Welcome.

Halloween ‘Fright Night’: Fright Night is back again!!

Join us for an evening full of fun and scares at the Bailieborough Town Lake from 7.00pm on Monday, October 28^th. Bigger and better than ever. Suitable for all ages.   Car parking available at the Community Centre, Community School or the Church Carpark on the Virginia Road side. No parking available at the event location.. Fancy dress and lights display. This year, ‘The Workshop Dance Acedemy’ will keep all the boys and girls entertained by teaching a fun Halloween Dance! If the lake floods, we will have music, fun, games and fancy dress in the car park too.  Tickets are €5 per person for the ‘Scary Walk’.  The main sponsor this year is Link Credit Union. Contact Tony at 086 399 3430, for further information.

Bailieborough Bowls: Indoor bowls have recommenced in the Bailieborough Community Centre on Wednesday’s at 8pm. Tuition is available free of charge and membership is open to all members of the community.

Bailieborough Drama Group: It’s that time of year again!

Bailieborough Drama Group are heading out on the One-Act Circuit with ‘Dying Minutes’ written by our very own, Liz O’Hanlon.

Starring local actors and legends of the stage Conor Shaffrey, Paddy Sheanon, Cyril Keegan, Fergal Donnelly  and Liz O’Hanlon.

Don’t miss your chance to see our opening night next Friday, in Mullagh Hall at 8pm. Tickets available at the door.

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 Bingo: Thank you so much to Cavan Rose of Tralee 2024, Grace Farrelly for the beautiful cake she dropped in to Bingo last Tuesday evening. Everyone enjoyed it immensely, not a crumb left !!

Grace wanted to express her gratitude to everyone for their kindness, well wishes and support. A true Rose if ever we saw one!

October—Month of the Rosary: The Rosary will be recited for the month of October in St. Annes Church , Bailieborough at 7.30pm. Please note, no Rosary on Saturdays. Everyone is welcome and we look forward to new members joining us.

Bailieborough Library:  We’re kicking off the Halloween season here at Bailieborough Library with a poetry competition for children aged 9-12yrs but kids of all ages are welcome to give it a go!

Gary the Ghost is causing trouble at Bailieborough Library and we need your help to scare him away! The author of the best scariest poem will win a special Halloween hamper to say thank you! Pop into Bailieborough Library to pick up your entry form and poetry template now! Closing date is the 19^th  of October.

Book Club: The next meeting of the Library ‘Book Club’ will take place on Thursday, October 24^th at 6.30pm. This months book to review, is ‘The Queen of Dirt Island’ by Donal Ryan. Copies are available from behind the Library desk.

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

Bailieborough Shamrocks G.F.C.: Best wishes to Bailieborough Shamrocks Minors who play Butlersbridge in the Division 2 Minor Championship Final on Saturday next, 19^th  October in Kingspan Breffni Park at 5.00pm. . Hats, flags or headbands ….. get all your wants in Supervalu to support our Minor lads. Best of luck!

Bailieborough Shamrocks LGFA are preparing for the 2025 season. We are looking for volunteers and coaches for all age grades. No experience required, however there is garda vetting/ safeguarding/ coach mentoring which will be facilitated by our club.

Line Dancing: Line Dancing has resumed on Tuesday’s, at 8.15pm in the Couthouse, Lr. Main St. New members are always welcome. 

Bailieborough Community School presents ‘Oliver’: Bailieborough Community School are staging ‘Oliver’ in the Community School Assembly Hall, on Thursday, 24^th of October, Friday 25^th and Saturday, 26^th . Stage time is 8.00pm each night and the doors close at 7.45pm. Tickets are €15 for adults and €12 for children. All tickets must be paid for and collected by Tuesday next, October 22^nd to facilitate easy admission each night. To book tickets, please email: bscmusical@bailieborocs.ie or please call 087 119 4905, only between 1.15pm and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.  By arrangement with Music Theatre International. Further details to follow.

Al-Anon Meeting: If you are interested in being part of a new in person Al-Anon meeting in Bailieborough, please contact Aidan at 087 132 1462. Confidentiality assured.

East Cavan Swim Club: The Annual General Meeting of the East Cavan Swim Club will take place in the Community Centre, Chapel Road on Thursday, November 7^th at 8.00pm. Please come along and support!

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 first Wednesday of each month from 2.15pm-4.30pm. ^.No appointment is necessary. Next month’s date is Wednesday, November 6^th.

Walk, Jog or Run: Hello all,  just an invite to anyone out there on Monday evenings for the winter.  We are having a run, walk or jog at 7pm from the Chapel car park, Lake Shore Bailieborough. No charge, no fee ! All welcome, new and old.  Well lit up route, exercise, stretch before and after.  Meet new friends and give it a try.

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!

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: Required Urgently: We are looking for shopping bags!!If anybody has some spare shopping bags , that they don’t use, please donate to our shop. 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 14^th  October 2024

Senior; Preparations continue for the Ulster Junior Championship in early November v Omagh who won the Tyrone Championship last week. Training and games to prepare.

U8/10/12/14/16/18; U12/14/16s have training on Monday 7pm, Championships in all grades to come soon. The U14s will be the first into battle in a couple of weeks with their final v Cootehill.

Three good indoor sessions in Shercock, Mullagh and Killinkere over the last week with plenty of options to get your hurling fix!

Cavan GAA have hurling training sessions for all, aged 8-11 at Kingspan Breffni on Mondays from 6.30-7.30. Also 11-14 year olds on Thursdays at 6.30 at Kingspan Breffni 3G.

Save the date!! Our ever popular Table Quiz will return on Friday, 29^th  November in Nixys, The Square Bar in Bailieborough. 

The week ahead;

Monday’s: 8-11 year old training Kingspan Breffni 3G 6.30. U12/14/16 training 7pm, Senior training 8pm, both at Bailieboro Celtic astro.

Wednesday; Indoor hurling Shercock AC U9 4pm, U10/12 5pm.

Thursday; 11-14 year old training Kingspan Breffni 3G 6.30.

Friday; Indoor hurling in Mullagh Hall. U8 4pm, U10/12 5pm.

Saturday; Indoor hurling Killinkere U8 1pm, U10/12 2pm.

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 Group of Parishes:

The ‘Harvest Service’ in Knockbride Parish Church will take place on Sunday, October 6^th at 7.30pm. The speaker will be Rev Mark Smith. All welcome.

Bailieborough Active Age Group: Next meeting on Tuesday, 15^th October in the Courthouse from 2pm to 4pm. Hope to see you all there. Everyone Welcome.

Regretted Death: Rose Fulton (nee Clarke), Cavan Road, Bailieborough, Co Cavan passed away on Monday,  23^rd  September 2024 in her 99^th  year, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the exceptional care of the Newgrange Unit in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. Rose was predeceased by her beloved grandson Joseph and son-in-law David.

Deeply regretted by her sons Joseph (Eileen) and Paddy (Rosemary), daughters Angela, Marguerite (Pat) and Rosemary (Bert), grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and her many friends.

Rose’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Church, Bailieborough on Thursday, September 26^th and afterwards, Rose’s remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery.  

Bailieborough Bowls: Indoor bowls have recommenced in the Bailieborough Community Centre on Wednesday’s at 8pm. Tuition is available free of charge and membership is open to all members of the community. 

Regretted Death: Brenda McDonald (nee Clarke), Chapel Road, Bailieborough, Co Cavan passed away on Thursday, 26^th  September 2024, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, following a short illness.

Deeply regretted by her loving husband Paddy, daughter Vanessa, son Peter, son-in-law Austin, daughter-in-law Van Anh, grandchildren Emma, Thomas, Leah, Shane, Lily, James and Patrick, brothers Kieran, Tony, Damien and Brian, sister Joan (predeceased by her brothers and sisters Mai, Betty, Eileen, Tricia, Patsy, Raymond, and Peadar), nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Brenda’s Funeral Mass took place on Saturday, September 28^th in St. Annes Church, Bailieborough and afterwards, Brenda’s 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 Library:  We’re kicking off the Halloween season here at Bailieborough Library with a poetry competition for children aged 9-12yrs but kids of all ages are welcome to give it a go!

Gary the Ghost is causing trouble at Bailieborough Library and we need your help to scare him away! The author of the best scariest poem will win a special Halloween hamper to say thank you! Pop into Bailieborough Library to pick up your entry form and poetry template now! Closing date is the 19^th  of October.

Book Club: The next meeting of the Library ‘Book Club’ will take place on Thursday, October 24^th at 6.30pm. This months book to review, is ‘The Queen of Dirt Island’ by Donal Ryan. Copies are available from behind the Library desk.

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. 

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.:

Bailieboro Celtic AFC are delighted to have been chosen for the Tesco blue token collection. A big thanks to Tesco Bailieborough.

So if your doing your weekly shop don’t forget to put your tokens in the Bailieboro Celtic AFC collection point.

Al-Anon Meeting: If you are interested in being part of a new in person Al-Anon meeting in Bailieborough, please contact Aidan at 087 132 1462. Confidentiality assured.

Regretted Death: Mona Reilly (Nee Lynch), Ballinamoney, Bailieborough, Co Cavan, passed away on Sunday,  22^nd  September 2024, peacefully in St. Mary’s Nursing Home, Castleblaney, surrounded by her loving family and the staff of the Drumlins Unit. Mona was predeceased by her loving husband Peter, parents, brothers and sister.

Deeply regretted by her sons Noel, P.J. (Brid) and Michael (Teresa), daughters Bridie (Michael), Helen (Seamus), Ann (Gerry) and Agnes (Damien), grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister Bridie, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends.

Mona’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Tuesday, September 24^th and afterwards, Mona’s remains were laid to rest in St. Anne’s Cemetery.

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.

Walk, Jog or Run: Hello all,  just an invite to anyone out there on Monday evenings for the winter.  We are having a run, walk or jog at 7pm from the Chapel car park, Lake Shore Bailieborough. No charge, no fee ! All welcome, new and old.  Well lit up route, exercise, stretch before and after.  Meet new friends and give it a try.

Swim Ireland: Swim Ireland have partnered with Bailieborough Leisure Centre Cavan to deliver ‘HE Swims’

This programme is aimed at males who want to increase their level of physical activity. The classes are a mix of semi structured swimming lessons and some aqua fit movements. There is an important element of social inclusion with this programme, participants forage new friendships while being active in the water. Please contact the Cente, for more information.

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.

‘Melting Words-Creative Conversations’: As part of ‘The Art of Life Project’ funded by Creative Ireland, Shared Island and Cavan County Council through Creative Cavan. This FREE mindful art workshop will provide a meaningful and engaging way for adults to explore and start conversations about death and dying. Most of us don’t want to think about what will happen after we die because we are living our lives, however the ending of our stories matter too. When we are open to talk out about death and dying with our loved ones, we create an opportunity to engage in meaningful exchanges before it’s too late.

Dates for workshop: Bailieborough Library 10.30 to 12.00 on Thursday, 10^th  October.  To book your place, please call, 042 966 5779.

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 30th September 2024

Senior; Focus now turns to the Ulster Junior Hurling Championship on the first weekend of November with a home fixture v the Tyrone Junior Championship winners in Kingspan Breffni. Training and challenge games aplenty to prepare. The Cootehill Celtic 7 a side competition will help sharpen the lads for bigger challenge ahead.

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

U12s get a week off and hopefully a game next weekend.

Our indoor season started well in Mullagh on Friday last. This coming week we return to Shercock on Wednesday, Mullagh on Friday and Killinkere on Saturday. Everyone is welcome to any, or all, sessions.

Cavan GAA have hurling training sessions for all aged 8-11 at Kingspan Breffni starting on Monday from 6.30-7.30. Over 60 boys at last Mondays session so a positive start there. Also 11-14 year olds on Thursday at 6.30 at Kingspan Breffni 3G.

Save the date!!

Our ever popular table quiz will return on Friday, 29^th  November in Nixys, The Square Bar in Bailieborough. Always a great social occasion for the club with the welcome addition of the more than welcome Tom Walsh  (Senior Hurling Championship) Cup which will be on display, with photo opportunities too! Mark and Caroline Argue always set the bar high with their tests of knowledge and we look forward to another well attended night with raffle and spot prizes too!

Save the date and spread the word!!

The week ahead;

Wednesday; Indoor hurling Shercock AC U9 4pm, U12 5pm.

Thursday;11-14 year old training Kingspan Breffni 3G 6.30.

Friday; Indoor hurling in Mullagh Hall. U8 4pm, U10 5pm.

Saturday; Indoor hurling Killinkere U8 1pm, U10 2pm.

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.