Bake Sale, Fun Run/Walk and Raffle in memory of Pat Clark. Proceeds going to the Cavan/Monaghan Palliative Care.  The family of the late Pat Clarke are holding a fundraiser in aid of Cavan/Monaghan Pallative Care on Sunday next, November 28^th from 10.30am to 1.00pm. 5K Fun Run/Walk, registration from 11.15am with the event commencing at 12noon at St. Annes Community Centre, Chapel Road, Bailieborough. ‘Bake Sale’ will commence at 10.30am at the same venue and there will also be a Raffle, with prizes galore! All welcome. Please help us to help these amazing people.

Charity Bedpush: Thank you, Thank You, Thank you, to every single person who donated to our Bedpush Fundraiser for two amazing charities, Sosad Cavan and

Grubs Up Homeless Services.

We raised an amazing €6250 which we divided between both charities.

Christine from Sosad collected their cheque last week and was so grateful for all the support.

Thank you to Paul Rooney store manager at Tesco, Bailieborough who facilitated a collection at the store and thank you to Greenline plumbing supplies and their staff for their generosity.

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to sons Jamie and Jack, their mother Kate, mother Rita, sisters Deirdre (Noel), Imelda, Mairead (Declan), Roisin (Bernard), nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends on the death of  Jimmy Carolan, Lisnalea, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away suddenly, but peacefully, at Cavan General Hospital, on Tuesday, November 9^th 2021,  surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy was predeceased by his father James.

Jimmy’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Chapel on Thursday, November 11^th and afterwards, Jimmy’s remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery.

Bailieborough Creative Hub: Following on from their great run in the Cavan County Museum “Under Cavan Skies” is now open in Bailieborough Library until Friday, December 3^rd.

Christmas Art and Craft Fair: Bailieborough Creative Hub will be hosting a ‘Christmas Art and Craft Fair in the Courthouse, Bailieborough on Saturday, November 27^th from 10.00am to 5.00pm. Contemporary and handcrafted gifts, cards, art, crafts, artisan cakes and much more. For more details or to book a stand, please contact: bailieboroughcreativehub@gmail.com

Parish Bulb Planting: Thanks to all our parishioners who helped plant 2,500 spring bulbs in the Church grounds on Saturday last. Looking forward to seeing the grounds come to life again in the Spring. Saturday’s project was organised by our Parish Green Group. We believe that caring for the earth is part of our Christian mission.

Bailieborough Library: FREE copies of ‘County Cavan and the revolutionary years 1918-22’ ed by Brendan Scott available at the Library while stocks last. Drop in for your copy before they’re all gone!

FREE and Confidential Adult Guidance and Information Drop In Service.

Meet with an Adult Guidance Counsellor to discuss your education and training options.

No need to book!

Bailieborough Library on Thursday 2^nd  December 10am – 1pm.

Public computers, seating areas and study spaces are now available at Bailieborough Library. We couldn’t be more pleased to have your regular Library services back in action.

The Library is open for browsing, borrowing, scanning, printing and photocopying. We have a huge selection of stock on offer.  Phone Bailieborough Library at 042 9665779 for more details!   

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Kay, son Thomas (Julie), daughters Joan (Pascal), Catriona (Paul), Noelle (Declan) and Sylvia (JP), grandchildren Christophe, Luke, Christy, Gregory, Eleanor, Tommie, Paul, Ryan, Ben, Ciaran, Sean and Caoilfhionn, brothers Tom, Jim, Phil and Aidan, sisters Theresa, Betty, Sheila and Roisin, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends on the death of PJ Liggan, 7 Beckscourt Manor, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, November 10^th, 2021. P.J was predeceased by his son Shane. 

P. J’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Chapel on Friday, November 12^th and afterwards, P.J’s remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery.

Bailieborough Heritage Society: We are collecting old photos of people who lived and worked in the town of Bailieborough, the photos will be on display from Friday, 3^rd  to Sunday, 12^th  December in the Courthouse.

Charity Album: Klara Carolan, Multi-instrumentalist, Singer-songwriter from Bailieborough,would like to take the time to thank all who supported her fundraising efforts at home and abroad, by purchasing her Charity Album ‘Songs He Loved To Hear’, in memory of a friend. Thanks to your generous donations, Klara raised €800 for two very worthwhile causes, NCBI- working for people with sight loss and ALONE- supporting older people living alone. Each charity will receive €400. Little would be possible without the generous support of her fantastic supporters.

Go raibh maith agat!

East Cavan Gaels: Juvenile Hurling:  Won’t it be great to get back out socially again, and support your local hurling club at the same time?

Come join us for another fun evening and help raise much needed funding for local hurling development. The East Cavan Gaels will be hosting a ‘Table Quiz’ on Friday,  3^rd  December at 9.30pm in Nixys, The Square Bar, Bailieborough. All welcome.

Come and give it a go. Every Saturday 3 and 4pm for U7 and U9 respectively. Equipment supplied while learning.

Club contacts;

U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.

U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

Bailieborough Shamrocks AGM: The Club AGM will be held on Friday the 3^rd of December at 7pm.

Another Local Girl, makes the grade at International Level: Congratulations and well done to local girl, Jill Giles, who played for the Republic of Ireland Under 16 side in their friendly international against Wales in Newport last week. The Irish girls won the game 1—0.

Also congrats to Leanne Kiernan who has been selected for the Senior International Squad for their two World Cup qualifiers against, Slovakia and Georgia. Leanne also scored again on Saturday last, when Liverpool Ladies beat Sunderland 3—1.

Drumkeery Group Water Scheme: Flushing of the lines has commenced and will continue until the end of the week. Any queries, please contact 086 046 6188 or 087 169 5513.

Well Done: Congratulations and well done to the Bailieborough Celtic Senior mens squad and the management team, who defeated Torro Utd in the Northern Eastern Football League Division 4 League Title playoff. The Bailieboro lads won the game 4—0 in the M.D.L Grounds on Saturday last. 

Bailieborough Group of Parishes:

Sunday services are at 9:30am in Mullagh and Shercock, 10:45 am in Bailieborough, 12noon in Knockbride. Audio from the sermon will be available later on Sundays on our YouTube channel.  Face masks, hand sanitizing, and social distancing will still be required on Sunday mornings.

Helping our Homeless: Collection point outside SuperValu on the Main Street.

We collect crisps, bars, fresh fruit, pot noodles, cup of soups, sanitary products, boxers, socks, underwear and much more!

Your support means everything to us and our homeless! Our Bailieborough collection point is now outside of SuperValu at 12-1pm every Saturday!

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to children Edna, Lita, Richelle and James, son-in-law Edgar, daughter-in-law Laly, grandchildren Andrea, Vincent, Hannah, Maxine and Nikki, extended family and friends in Ireland, The Philippines and around the world on the death of  Natividad (Naty) Esoy Varela, 2 Eastboro, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan formerly of Bulacan, Philippines, who passed away peacefully, at home on Sunday, November 14^th, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Naty was predeceased by her loving husband Maximino.

Naty’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Chapel on Thursday, November 18^th, 2021, followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

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.

Centenary Celebrations: An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD received a warm and enthusiastic reception on his visit to Tunnyduff on Friday last. His graveside oration outlining the wonderful career of the late Paddy Smith TD as a Republican and national political figure received a moving and very generous response. His attendance alongside Eamon Ó Cuív TD Master of Ceremonies was in response to Deputy Niamh Smyth invite to mark Paddy Smith’s proposed execution a 100 years ago.

Niamh offered her thanks and compliments to all who participated in the parade to the graveside under the direction and drive of Eugene Markey. Fr. Anthony Fagan’s graveside blessing and prayers for the dead added solemnity and reverence to the occasion. The security and traffic management by Bailieborough Garda was deeply appreciated and ably assisted by local car parking stewards. The beautiful pipe playing by Sean Finnegan, Grace Taite’s moving Last Post and Reveille and Siobhan Proudfoot’ s rendition Amhrán na bhFann all stood out as special moments on the day. A sincere thank you to everyone who helped in the lead up to this event and took part on the day.The day has been recorded and a DVD can be ordered before 19^th  November by ringing 042 966 6666.  

Bailieborough Tidy Towns.A.G.M . The Bailieborough Tidy Towns Annual General Meeting will take place in the Bailie Hotel on Monday, November 22^nd  at 8 pm. All welcome. If we are to continue to put up hanging baskets in town, plant and maintain flowers and pick up litter, then much help is needed. Come along to the A.G.M. and volunteer to water a red pot ,weed a flower bed or pick up litter. All help appreciated. We all want to be proud of our town.

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to Kevin, Bernie and Betty O’Reilly, Kells Road on the death of Isabel (Betty) Douglas (née Smith), Tandragee, Kells Road, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully at Virginia Primary Care Centre on Saturday, November 6^th, 2021.  ‘Auntie Betty’–as all affectionately knew her—was predeceased by her husband Ralph, sister Mary (O’Reilly), her brothers Michael, Phil, John, Tom, Jim, Willie, Harry and Benny.  Betty will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews and extended family, neighbours and friends.

Betty’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Church, Bailieborough on Monday, November 8^th with  Cremation  afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Bowls: Bowls have recommenced in Tunnyduff Hall on Thursday nights at 8.00pm. New members welcome.

Bailieborough Library:

Public computers, seating areas and study spaces are now available at Bailieborough Library. We couldn’t be more pleased to have your regular Library services back in action.

The Library is open for browsing, borrowing, scanning, printing and photocopying. We have a huge selection of stock on offer.  Phone Bailieborough Library at 042 9665779 for more details!   

PARISH BULB PLANTING DAY in the grounds of St Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Saturday, 20^th  November from 9.30am. The plan is to plant Spring flowering bulbs, such as daffodils and snowdrops around the Church grounds to enhance our biodiversity.

Enhance the biodiversity of our parish and bring some Spring cheer!

Volunteers from local community groups needed.

Just bring a hand trowel or spade and a friend!!

Refreshments will be served throughout the morning!

Congratulations and Well Done: Congratulations and Well Done to Bailieborough Shamrocks clubmen, Francis Clarke, Shane Dillon and Mickey Clinch and Knockbride’s Raphael Rogers, who were part of the Cavan Gaelic Masters squad who won the  All Ireland Plate against Roscommon in Drumlish on Saturday last.

Also Congratulations to the management and players of the Bailieborough Shamrocks 1995 Senior Championship winning side who were honoured at the Senior Championship Final in Kingspan Breffni Park on Sunday afternoon last.

‘Plant for Ireland’ Appeal: Society is facing a mammoth problem of climate change. Control of Co2 by our generation is apparently not doing enough to protect society from world disasters.

If you are concerned ” Lend a hand ” !Plant for Ireland “! We ask for a positive response.

Trees help to fight Co.2, they absorb and remove it from our air, storing it and releasing oxygen.

Those who know tell us that an acre of trees absorb an amount of carbon dioxide to driving your car 26,000 miles. Even more true, we hear that one tree can produce enough oxygen for 4 people and annually for 18 people.

Trees absorb pollutant gases such as Nitrogen Oxide , sulphur and Dioxide , specialists tell us.

Should you “Fear for the future” will you join our campaign and “Plant for Ireland”! It is in all our interests.

Contact gemmaandpatrickmccabe@gmail.com ( mobile 086 8490642 ).

East Cavan Gaels: Juvenile Hurling:  Won’t it be great to get back out socially again, and support your local hurling club at the same time?

Come join us for another fun evening and help raise much needed funding for local hurling development. The East Cavan Gaels will be hosting a ‘Table Quiz’ on Friday,  3^rd  December at 9.30pm in Nixys, The Square Bar, Bailieborough. All welcome.

Come and give it a go. Every Saturday 3 and 4pm for U7 and U9 respectively. Equipment supplied while learning.

Club contacts;

U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.

U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

For All Parents: With the schools back and the darker evenings here, if there is an emergency like your child misses the bus or has no credit to ring you, please let them know they can come into Supervalu, Bailieborough and ask for the manager on duty and the manager will call home for you.

The children can wait in the store until they are collected rather than them standing outside in the cold.

It’s an option to keep in mind so you know they are safe.

Bailieborough Creative Hub: Another great achievement by Bailieborough Creative Hub. Following on from their great run in the Cavan County Museum “Under Cavan Skies” is now open in Bailieborough Library until the end of the month.

Christmas Art and Craft Fair: Bailieborough Creative Hub will be hosting a ‘Christmas Art and Craft Fair in the Courthouse, Bailieborough on Saturday, November 27^th from 10.00am to 5.00pm. Contemporary and handcrafted gifts, cards, art, crafts, artisan cakes and much more. For more details or to book a stand, please contact: bailieboroughcreativehub@gmail.com

Mass of Remembrance: We will remember all those who died in our Parish during the past 12 months at a ‘Mass of Remembrance’ which will be held in St. Annes Church on Wednesday, November 17^th at 7.00pm. Please note the change of date and time. All parishioners who have been bereaved are invited to attend. The names of the deceased will be read out during the Mass.

“Team Hope” Christmas Shoebox Appeal is back!
Play schools, schools, businesses and individuals can order leaflets and other resources online at www.teamhope.ie or contact local coordinator Hazel Speares at 0879903520.

East Cavan Swim Club: Well done to Grainne and Sadhbh Warren and Anna Behme who won medals at the Cavan Community Games on Saturday last.

Anna will now represent Cavan in the National Finals in Limerick on 27^th  Nov in 50m Breaststroke under 14 and Lian Moore will also be the County Representative in under 14 50m butterfly.

Well done to all the girls and best of luck Anna and Lian.

Helping our Homeless: Collection point outside SuperValu on the Main Street.

We collect crisps, bars, fresh fruit, pot noodles, cup of soups, sanitary products, boxers, socks, underwear and much more!

Your support means everything to us and our homeless! Our Bailieborough collection point is now outside of SuperValu at 12-1pm every Saturday!

 Parents Plus: Early years programme: A practical and positive parenting course promoting confidence, learning and good behaviour in young children aged 1 to 6 years. This is a six-week course, taking place every Friday morning from 9.30am to 12 noon commencing on Friday, November 12^th and ending on Friday, December 17^th  in Bailieborough Courthouse. This course is free of charge to all parents participating. For more information or to reserve your place, please contact Joanne on 087 7529 948 or email parentingcavan@ccld.ie

Bailieborough Group of Parishes:

Sunday services are at 9:30am in Mullagh and Shercock, 10:45 am in Bailieborough, 12noon in Knockbride. Audio from the sermon will be available later on Sundays on our YouTube channel.  Face masks, hand sanitizing, and social distancing will still be required on Sunday mornings.

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.

Bailieboro Drama Group: The Bailieborough Drama Group presents a night of Drama in the Bailie Hotel on Saturday evening next, October 30^th at 8 pm.

‘The Sacred Heart’s Right Hand Man’ by Liz O’Hanlon and with a cast of Fergal Donnelly and Charlene Cadden.

Millrace Drama Group present ‘Recycled’ written and performed by Irene Yore and ‘Directors Nightmare’ by Mickey Dunne and performed by Liam Daly and Mickey (as seen on T.V.) Dunne.

Tickets at the door.

Mains Flushing: Water Outage: Mains flushing may cause supply disruptions to the water supply in Bailieborough, Killinkere and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place daily from 8.00am until 8.00pm until Friday, October 29^th. Irish Water recommend that you allow 2—3 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return.

Please take note of the following reference number and enter it into the search bar, should you wish to receive an update: CAV00039875.

Halloween Fright Night: A huge ‘Thank You’ to all the volunteers in Bailieborough who gave their time to make “Fright for your Lights” night happen. From the scarers to the tent builders, car parkers and to the public, thank you for your support in making these community events happen.

Good Luck and Best Wishes: Good Luck and best wishes are extended to the Bailieborough Senior Ladies Squad in the Ulster Club Intermediate Quarter Finals on Saturday next 30^th  October against Tyrone champions Trillick. St. McCartans, The girls play at 2.00pm in Páirc Uí Dhonnghaile Omagh.

Tickets now available on MyTicketapp

Also Congratulations and well done to the Shamrocks  U-11 Girls side who won the Cornafean Tournament on Saturday last ! Well done to the girls and their management team. 

Mass of Remembrance: We will remember all those who died in our Parish during the past 12 months at the Vigil and Sunday Mass on the 13/14 November. The names of the deceased will be read aloud at each Mass.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to husband, Sean and children, Sean (Jnr), Patrick, Rosemary, Ailish and Fiona on the death of Elizabeth (Betty) Nugent (née Smith) Ballyglasheen, Kilsheelan, Clonmel, Co Tipperary and late of Bailieborough, Co Cavan who passed away at her home in the company of her loving family on Thursday, 21^st  October 2021. Betty will be  sadly missed by her loving family, brothers Francis and J.J, sisters Anne, Kathleen and Julie. Her dearly loved grandchildren, Shauna, Makala, Conor, Josh, Sean Tom, Jimmy, Katelyn and Scott and Eve, daughters in law Marian and Brid son in law Eelco, sisters in law Breda and Kathleen, brothers in law Seamus and Pat, nieces, nephews relatives and friends  

Betty’s Funeral Mass took place in St.Mary’s Church, Gambonsfield, Kilsheelan, Clonmel on Sunday, October 24^th and afterwards Betty’s remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

“Team Hope” Christmas Shoebox Appeal is back!
Play schools, schools, businesses and individuals can order leaflets and other resources online at www.teamhope.ie or contact local coordinator Hazel Speares at 0879903520.

Helping our Homeless: Collection point outside SuperValu on the Main Street.

We collect crisps, bars, fresh fruit, pot noodles, cup of soups, sanitary products, boxers, socks, underwear and much more!

Your support means everything to us and our homeless! Our Bailieborough collection point is now outside of SuperValu at 12-1pm every Saturday!

East Knockbride NS Parents Association: Clothes Collection

Bags of clothes can be dropped off in the School on Monday 8^th  November and Tuesday 9^th  November from 9.20am to 3.00pm or Tuesday 9^th  November 7.00pm to 8.00pm. Thank you for your support.

 Sosad/ Grubs Up—Homeless Services: Charity ‘Bedpush’: A Bucket collection will take place in Tesco, Bailieborough on Saturday, October 30^th and on Sunday, November 7^th, a Charity ‘Bedpush’ will take place from Shercock to Bailieborough from 11.00am to 2.00pm. This event will be raising much needed funds for people with Mental Health issues and also helping to feed our homeless. If you would like to donate to this event, please go to GO FUND ME: No Bread, No Bed, No Time to Sleep.

We need your help, if anyone would like to join in and help with the bed push it would be greatly appreciated.

Sponsorship cards are available from Tesco, Bailieborough and the Lemon Tree.

So if you think you have the push in you, please feel free to pick up a card, grab some sponsorship and join us for the craic on Nov 7^th.

Parents Plus: Early years programme: A practical and positive parenting course promoting confidence, learning and good behaviour in young children aged 1 to 6 years. This is a six-week course, taking place every Friday morning from 9.30am to 12 noon commencing on Friday, November 12^th and ending on Friday, December 17^th  in Bailieborough Courthouse. This course is free of charge to all parents participating. For more information or to reserve your place, please contact Joanne on 087 7529 948 or email parentingcavan@ccld.ie

Bailieborough Group of Parishes: Assuming restrictions allow for it, we are planning to start a parents and toddlers group on Fridays in Knockbride Church Hall beginning on November 5th. It will take place weekly between 10am-12noon. The hope is to create a safe space where parents can chat and support one another, children can play together, and tea and toast can be shared together! We are on the lookout for suitable toys, so if you have anything that might be of use to the group please contact Jenny or Ian.  

Sunday services are at 9:30am in Mullagh and Shercock, 10:45 am in Bailieborough, 12noon in Knockbride. Audio from the sermon will be available later on Sundays on our YouTube channel.  Face masks, hand sanitizing, and social distancing will still be required on Sunday mornings.

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife, Máirín, children Orla, Donal, John and Fionnuala, their spouses and partners, Emma, Daniel and Liam, brothers and sisters, Jim, Anne, Brian, Victor, Joe and Una, grandchildren, Cara, Conor, Arlo, Torin, Cillian, Cormac and Oisín, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours, and former colleagues at Enterprise Ireland on the death of Owen McBreen, (Dunboyne, Co. Meath, formerly of Taghart, Co. Cavan and Trim, Co. Meath), who passed away peacefully on Wednesday,  20^th  October 2021, at the Mater Hospital, Dublin. Owen was one of the players on the Bailieborough Shamrocks side that were Cavan Senior Football 1964 Championship winners.

Owen’s Funeral Mass took place in S.S. Peter and Paul’s Church, Dunboyne on Saturday, October 23^rd  and afterwards Owen’s remains were laid to rest in Rooske Cemetery, Dunboyne. 

East Cavan Swim Club: Welcome to our committee for 2021/2022, elected at our AGM on Friday, 23^rd  October.

Thank you to our outgoing committee for all the hard work in getting our swimmers back to the water this year.

A very special word of thanks to our outgoing Secretary, Sinead Cooney for 6 years of dedicated service as secretary during some of the busiest years for our club – a job well done and appreciated by all! We are also deeply indebted to outgoing committee members Jennifer Williamson and David Kinnear for many years of commitment to our club in the roles of treasurer/PTL organiser, and Vice Chair/Children’s Officer, not to mention several cake sales and trips away!

We welcome especially our new committee member and Secretary, Roisin Taaffe.

We are grateful for the spirit of volunteering which allows our club to function so that our members can continue to swim with their club.

Positions for 2021/2022: Chairperson: Martin Redmond, Vice-Chair: Julie Pierce, Secretary: Roisin Taaffe, Treasurer: Lisa Morris, Gala/Membership Secretary: Iris Behme, Assistant Membership Secretary/ P.R.O. : Bernadette Moore, Children’s Officers: Betty Kelly and Denise Coleman, Committee: Sinead Cooney, Petra Longmore and Grainne Mulvey.

East Cavan swimmers are delighted to be back training in Bailieborough Leisure Centre and are looking forward to their new season. Some competitive swimmers have already been back to competition in Ulster, with Anna Behme, Alana Carling and Sadhbh Warren attending the Future Challengers meet in Craigavon on 8^th  October and the older swimmers, Johann and Wilhelm Behme, Finn and Oscar Longmore, Adrienne Keuck, Kate Kierans, Lian Moore, Grainne Warren, Aoibheann Taaffe, Roisin Pierce and Kerry Buckland Morris attending the Aspiring Champions meet on 16^th /17^th  October in Lisburn.
The East Cavan Swim Club AGM was held on Friday 22^nd  October and welcome the incoming committee. The club are extremely grateful to the outgoing committee for the dedication and commitment to the club and swimmers over the years, especially for all the work in getting the children back to swimming this year.

Bowls: Bowls have recommenced in Tunnyduff Hall on Thursday nights at 8.00pm. New members welcome.

Bailieborough Library: Free Online Webinar: Career Transformation: Are you looking for a job or a career change? Or perhaps you are considering the possibility of starting your own business.

Cavan Library Service welcomes Ann Greene (Leadership, Business and Career Transformation Consultant) who will give an online talk on Career Transformation, in her tested practical approach which will help anyone thinking of changing their career.

This event takes place on Wednesday 3rd November at 7.00pm

Public computers, seating areas and study spaces are now available at Bailieborough Library. We couldn’t be more pleased to have your regular Library services back in action.

The Library is open for browsing, borrowing, scanning, printing and photocopying. We have a huge selection of stock on offer.  Phone Bailieborough Library at 042 9665779 for more details!   

East Cavan Gaels: Juvenile Hurling:  Come and give it a go. Every Saturday 3 and 4pm for U7 and U9 respectively. Equipment supplied while learning.

Club contacts;

U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.

U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

Bailieborough Creative Hub: Christmas Art and Craft Fair: Bailieborough Creative Hub will be hosting a ‘Christmas Art and Craft Fair in the Courthouse, Bailieborough on Saturday, November 27^th from 10.00am to 5.00pm. Contemporary and handcrafted gifts, cards, art, crafts, artisan cakes and much more. For more details or to book a stand, please contact: bailieboroughcreativehub@gmail.com

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.

Student Scholarship Awards: Link Credit Union have launched their Student Scholarship Awards, where 10 members will win €1,000 towards their educational costs. Application Forms are now available to download from their website www.linkcu.ie or to collect from the Bailieborough or Kingscourt office.

Good Luck: Best wishes and Good Luck to the Bailieborough Shamrocks Senior Ladies team who play neigbhours Kingscourt in the Ladies Intermediate Championship Final in Kingspan Breffni Park on Saturday afternoon next, October 16^th at 12.30pm.

Bailieborough Heritage Society: Bailieborough Heritage Society are looking for old photos of people who lived and worked in Bailieborough town for an exhibition. Please email them to: ocallaghan.carmel@gmail.com or contact Margaret at 086 816 4399.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to daughters, Glenda and Karen, sons in law Colm and Stephen, grandchildren Daragh, James, Kian, Leanne, Jamie and Amy, brothers Victor and Norman, sister Lilly, mother in law Mary Daly, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and wide circle of friends on the passing of Cecil Millar, Kells Road, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 21^st,2021, at St Christopher’s Hospice, Cavan. surrounded by his loving family. Cecil was predeceased by his wife Rose and his baby sons Dermot and Stephen. .

Cecil’s Funeral Service took place in Bailieborough Parish Church on Saturday, October 9^th and following which, Cecil’s remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery. 

Helping our Homeless: Collection point outside SuperValu on the Main Street.

We collect crisps, bars, fresh fruit, pot noodles, cup of soups, sanitary products, boxers, socks, underwear and much more!

Your support means everything to us and our homeless! Our Bailieborough collection point is now outside of SuperValu at 12-1pm every Saturday!

 ‘Cherished Captures’: Local photographer, Ollie Gargan’s first solo photo exhibition will be on view upstairs in the Library, to all members of the community until Tuesday, October 26^th  during Library opening hours. Current government Covid guidelines will be strictly adhered to. Well worth a visit!

Scoring Run Continues: Well done to Leanne Kiernan on netting another goal in Liverpools 2—0 away against Sheffield United on Saturday last. Leanne has now scored 3 goals in her last two games. The Liverpool side are now second in the division.

Trad Music Classes: Youth Trad music classes return to East Cavan after a 15 month hiatus. The local Comhaltas branch in Killinkere are delighted to announce that classes are continuing on Friday evenings from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
Instruments include Button Accordion, Flute, Banjo, Mandolin, Bodhrán and Tin Whistle – all available at beginner & intermediate levels.
Tutors include multi All Ireland Fleadh champions Shane Walsh, Brian Kelly and Patrick McGrane.
Registration will take place at The Centre in Killinkere. All newcomers are more than welcome. Call Breffni on 0871225465 for further info.

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.: Bailieborough Celtic AFC are looking for girls aged 9 to 13 years old, to expand and develop our girls soccer teams, currently at Under 11 and Under 13 level. If you would like the opportunity to become part of a great girls team, come along to our training sessions on a Monday evening at 6.30pm, at the Vale Soccer Grounds. 

Any Queries, contact 086-8156532.

Bailieborough Group of Parishes: Sunday services are at 9:30am in Mullagh and Shercock, 10:45 am in Bailieborough, 12noon in Knockbride. Audio from the sermon will be available later on Sundays on our YouTube channel.  Face masks, hand sanitizing, and social distancing will still be required on Sunday mornings.

Halloween ‘Fright Night’: Halloween fright night is back this year. Bigger and better than ever. Friday the 22^nd  of October. All Covid guidelines will be in place. Suitable for all ages, from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. Pre-booking only. Contact Tony at 086 399 3430. 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. Time slots are available every two minutes with groups of 15 allowed per time slot. Tickets are €5 per person. The main sponsor this year is Link Credit Union.

 Tickets are selling fast,so make sure your grab yours quick.

Bailieborough Library: Competition time!!

In celebration of Children’s Book Festival 2021 we have an art competition for budding young illustrators – Design a Halloween Mask!

Children are asked to design a scary mask from their imagination or based on a spooky character they have read about.

The closing date is 16^th October and entries must be returned to your local library in Cavan.

 Public computers, seating areas and study spaces are now available at Bailieborough Library. We couldn’t be more pleased to have your regular Library services back in action.

The Library is open for browsing, borrowing, scanning, printing and photocopying. We have a huge selection of stock on offer.  Phone Bailieborough Library at 042 9665779 for more details!   

East Cavan Gaels: Juvenile Hurling: Hurling News 11^th  October 2021.

Seniors; Training Mondays as they await the league semi-final.

Under 15/17; Training with the seniors as they await the last few games of the season.

Under 13; 7 a side blitzes continue on Mondays on the 3G at Breffni Park. 7pm.

Under 11; Training on Mondays, 18^th ,25^th  and November 1st. One more blitz and Cavan league final to come.

Under 7/9; The great start in Killinkere indoors continues. Saturday 3 and 4pm respectively. €3 each and bring the water bottle.

The week ahead; Saturday; Under 7 and Under 9 indoor training Killinkere GAA. 3pm and 4pm respectively.

Club contacts;

U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.

U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

October—Month of the Holy Rosary: The Rosary will be recited at the Grotto on the Virginia Road every evening except Saturdays for the month of October at 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome to come along and join in the prayers for their own intentions.

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.

Pat Clarke (The Milkman): There was widespread disbelief in Bailieborough and the surrounding areas when the news broke on Wednesday last—September 22^nd  that Pat Clarke (The Milkman) had passed away.  Pat has provided a milk delivery service to the community and beyond for almost 40 years.  Pat had previously worked in Bells meal yard, where he met the love of his life Kathleen, timber felling and Kingscourt Brick. In 1982 he set up his own milk delivery service, he started on a small scale and throughout the years built up an extensive delivery service covering Bailieborough, Tierworker, Cross, Mullagh, Killinkere, Knockbride and Laragh.  Pat provided much more than just a milk delivery service, his concern for his customers was paramount.  His kind and caring nature endeared him to his customers and he was often found doing small jobs and errands for some of them while he was on his rounds.

Pat also found time to involve himself in other activities, he was deeply involved in the GAA and acted as Juvenile Chairman of the Bailieborough Shamrocks Club, during this time the second pitch was developed to cater for the influx of underage players coming into the club.  Pat was involved in the setting up of the original Féile na nÓg competitions.  Pat always had a great interest in horses and has bred some top class Connemara ponies that can be found World wide, some of which compete at national levels.  He has been a proud member of the Connemara Pony Breeders Association for the past 15 years. 

However, most of all Pat was a family man, he and his wife Kathleen has just celebrated their 55th Wedding Anniversary on August 31st.  They reared five children, have 13 grandchildren and 3 eagerly awaited great-grandchildren, the last of which Pat was delighted to know had arrived safely two days before his death.  Pat loved to see the family calling to visit and loved nothing more than to have everyone gathered together.  Pats Halloween parties were the highlight of the year for all the family, neighbours, friends and beyond. Four years ago Pat had a serious health issue when he suffered a Cardiac Arrest,  he recovered promptly and returned to the life he loved so much, delivering milk to his loyal customers, tending to his horses and spending time with his family until his final illness struck.  Pat passed away at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday September 22nd.  He is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen, his five children Francis, Yvonne, Kevin, Noreen and Eileen, sons in law, daughters in law, his 13 cherished Grandchildren, 3 adored Great-Grandchildren, brothers James and Austin, sisters, Margaret-Rose, Helen-Jean and Bridie, brothers in law, sisters in law, a wide family circle and friends.

Pat’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Chapel on Friday, September 24^th and afterwards his remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery.

Killann Church: Killann Church will be closed for the next week or so to facilitate internal and external painting and to repair the main door. Saturday evening Mass will move to Shercock at 8.30pm. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Bailieborough Heritage Society: Bailieborough Heritage Society are looking for old photos of people who lived and worked in Bailieborough town for an exhibition. Please email them to: ocallaghan.carmel@gmail.com or contact Margaret at 086 816 4399.

Dhuish Group Water Scheme: Dhuish Group Water Scheme are flushing the lines starting from Monday next, 4/10/2021 over a two week period. Any queries, please contact 087 6293035.

Good Luck: Good luck and best wishes are extended to the Bailieborough Shamrocks Senior men’s side who play in the Intermediate Championship quarter finals against Butlersbridge in Kingspan Breffni at 7pm on Sunday evening next October 3^rd.

 ‘Cherished Captures’: Local photographer, Ollie Gargan’s first solo photo exhibition will be on view upstairs in the Library, to all members of the community until Tuesday, October 26^th  during Library opening hours. Current government Covid guidelines will be strictly adhered to. Well worth a visit!

Slow and Leisurely Stitching (SMS) Workshop—with Sally Ann Duffy: Slow stitching is a creative art, where the joy is in the creating and not so much about the  final result. During this six-week course, you will learn the mindful process of hand-stitching, explore layering fabrics including hand dyed and recycled textiles, adding textures and colours with a variety of threads and embellishments. The class will follow Covid safety advice and numbers are limited. The course will take place in the Bailieborough Community Centre commencing today—Wednesday, September 29^th from 10am to 1230pm for six weeks. To book your place, please contact Sally Ann at 087 069 1449 or email: cailleachcreation@gmail.com

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.: Bailieborough Celtic AFC are looking for girls aged 9 to 13 years old, to expand and develop our girls soccer teams, currently at Under 11 and Under 13 level. If you would like the opportunity to become part of a great girls team, come along to our training sessions on a Monday evening at 6.30pm, at the Vale Soccer Grounds. 

Any Queries, contact 086-8156532.

Bailieborough Group of Parishes: Sunday services are at 9:30am in Mullagh and Shercock, 10:45 am in Bailieborough, 12noon in Knockbride. Audio from the sermon will be available later on Sundays on our YouTube channel.  Face masks, hand sanitizing, and social distancing will still be required on Sunday mornings.

Craig Lynch Fundraiser: Join our Fundraiser in aid of the ‘ Craig Lynch For Life Challenge’ tonight, Wednesday, September 29^th at the Town Lake, Chapel Carpark, Bailieborough. Swim, Kayak, Paddle Board or drop by for a chat at 7.00pm then join us for a Run/Jog/ Walk at 8.00pm, followed by Tea and Coffee afterwards. All welcome. All donations greatly appreciated. For more information, please contact Tony at 086 399 3430.

Bailieborough Library: YES YOU CAN…. public computers, seating areas and study spaces are now available at Bailieborough Library. We couldn’t be more pleased to have your regular Library services back in action.

The Library is open for browsing, borrowing, scanning, printing and photocopying. We have a huge selection of stock on offer.  Phone Bailieborough Library at 042 9665779 for more details!

East Cavan Gaels: Juvenile Hurling:

After a long 18 month enforced absence we are BACK!

Juvenile indoor hurling resumes on Saturday, October 2nd in our new venue of Killinkere GAA Hall.

Under 7 from 3-4pm.

Under 9 from 4-5pm.

Cost; €3 each per week.

Equipment will be supplied for those wishing to try the game of hurling with us.

Cavan hurling recently received a significant boost with their Senior side reaching their All Ireland Final for the first time and the county Under 17s winning their All Ireland title on the same day. Both squads had players from East Cavan Gaels who started their journey with us in local halls having taken their first steps with us.

Now it’s your turn to be the next generation of Cavan hurling stars!

October—Month of the Holy Rosary: The Rosary will be recited at the Grotto on the Virginia Road every evening except Saturdays for the month of October at 7.30pm, commencing on Friday, October 1^st. Everyone is welcome to come along and join in the prayers for their own intentions.

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.