St Annes : Christmas Arrangements: The Bailieborough members of the Pastoral Council have agreed the following arrangements for Christmas at St. Anne’s Church:

Christmas Eve: Mass at 4.00pm: Reserved for Senior Citizens and those with underlying conditions only. No children allowed.

Mass at 8.00pm and Mass at Midnight (12pm).

Christmas Day: Masses at 10.00am and 11.30am.

It is difficult to anticipate how large attendances will be this Christmas. With the restrictions, St. Annes can accommodate no more than 100 families safely at each Mass. Rather than focusing exclusively on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, parishioners are strongly encouraged to consider making their Christmas observance on one of the other days of the Christmas season. In St. Annes there will be Mass on the evening of Saturday 26^th December, Sunday, 27^th December, Friday, January 1^st, Saturday, January 2^nd, Sunday, January 3^rd, Tuesday, January 5^th and Wednesday, January 6th—which all fall within the season of Christmas.

Christmas Confessions: It will not be possible to hold the traditional Christmas penitential service. Parishioners are encouraged to make a sincere Act of Contrition, with a resolve to attend Confessions –when it is possible to do so again.

Masses will be said at usual Bailieborough times and may be viewed on our webcam or heard on our radio system at 107.8FM.

Bailieborough Group of Parishes: Wednesday, December 23^rd : 23 December – ‘A Quiet Christmas’ at 7:30pm – Bailieborough – A quiet, reflective service, especially focusing on prayer for those feeling grief this Christmas.

Friday, 25^th  December – Christmas Day:

10am – Bailieborough – Holy Communion.

11:30am – Knockbride – Holy Communion.

Online Service from 10:30am on YouTube and Facebook or on ‘Virtual Church’ tab.

Sunday, 27^th  December: 10:45am – Bailieborough.

12noon – Knockbride, also from 10:30am – Online Service on Facebook, YouTube and the parish website.

The Covid-19 etiquette will be as before including the use of FACE COVERINGS which highly recommended and encouraged as best practice at Sunday service.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to mother Bridgid, brothers Colm and Paul, sister Claire, sisters-in-law Margaret and Caroline, brother-in-law Padraig, nieces, nephews and extended family, staff and his many friends in Curlurgan on the death of Thomás O’Brien, Curlurgan Community Group, Cavan, and late of Institute Road, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully at Cavan General Hospital on Wednesday, December 9^th, 2020. Thomas was predeceased by his father Tommy.

Thomas’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Michael’s Church, Staholmog on Friday, December 11^th with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. 

All welcome to join ‘Divine Office’: Evening Prayer on the Killann Parish Facebook page every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings at 7.00pm. Readings for each night will be available for collection in hardcopy form, from St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough and also online beforehand.

Parish Office: The Parish Office will be open on Mondays and Fridays from 11am to 1.00pm and 2.00pm to 3.30pm. On the other days, please feel free to ring or text, Fr. Ultan on the Parish Office number 042 9665117 or his mobile 087 341 8037 or email: bailieboro2@kilmorediocese.ie

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to the McEnaney family—The Bailie Hotel—on the passing of their father, Brendan, Ardragh, Corduff, Carrickmacross, who passed away peacefully, at his home, surrounded by his beloved family, on Saturday, December 12^th 2020. Brendan’s Funeral Mass took place in St John the Evangelist Church, Raferagh, on Tuesday, 15^th  December, followed by burial in the adjoining Cemetery. 

The Model School Junior Infants 2021: The Model School is now taking applications for Junior Infant enrolment for September 2021. Please see the school website to download an application form. Thank you. School website is:www.themodelschool.ie, Phone (042) 9665689 or email:themodelns@gmail.com

Bailieborough Library:Bailieborough Library: Christmas Hours: The Library will be closing on Wednesday, December 23^rd at 4.00pm and will be re-opening on Thursday, December 31^st at 10.00am.
Breffni Photography Club’s exhibition of beautiful photographs by local photographers has re-opened at the library under the new guidelines. This may be visited during library opening hours, and gives everyone the opportunity to see the wonderful work before the end of the year!

Thank You: Thank You to Sean O’Reilly for decorating the Christmas Trees in St. Annes Church and Church grounds and thanks also to Paulius Pilipavicus for erecting the Christmas lights on the Church building.

Bailieborough Red Cross:   We continue to be available to assist any one still staying at home. If you have GP or Hospital appointments or require medication delivery’s .
Please contact us on 086 8968928 or email @ adu.cavan@irishredcross.com or cavan.communitysupport@irishredcross.com 

Paying Our Respects: If you see a hearse, could you stop, stand for a moment as it passes, perhaps take off your cap, and bow your head?

In these times where funerals are limited to only a very few close family our chance to support people during bereavement is limited. So, we wondered if we could revive an old tradition that would show people that their loss is noticed and shared by us all?

It would mean the world to families in a time of sadness.

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.

In this most peculiar of years, we wish all readers, a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful and Covid free New Year.

Castle Lake Forest Demense: It is great to see everybody back and enjoying their walks at the Castle Lake. The Cavan Road can be quite dangerous when trying to turn in from the town. So could we ask the area surrounding the entrance be kept free and clear to facilitate anyone who may be trying to get through the gates. If we just take an extra moment before we leave the car to ensure all users can access the area. Thankyou.

Bailieborough Creative Hub: CHRISTMAS SHOPPING… THE SEASON OF GOODWILL ….

Remember when you by local you are supporting your community.

For all your Christmas shopping needs why not check out what our wonderfully talented artists have on offer. With the loss of the Christmas Markets this year it is even more important to support #shoplocal. For more information, please visit the Bailieborough Creative Hub facebook page.

St Annes : Christmas Arrangements: The Bailieborough members of the Pastoral Council have agreed the following arrangements for Christmas at St. Anne’s Church:

Christmas Eve: Mass at 4.00pm: Reserved for Senior Citizens and those with underlying conditions only. No children allowed.

Mass at 8.00pm and Mass at Midnight (12pm).

Christmas Day: Masses at 10.00am and 11.30am.

It is difficult to anticipate how large attendances will be this Christmas. With the restrictions, St. Annes can accommodate no more than 100 families safely at each Mass. Rather than focusing exclusively on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, parishioners are strongly encouraged to consider making their Christmas observance on one of the other days of the Christmas season. In St. Annes there will be Mass on the evening of Saturday 26^th December, Sunday, 27^th December, Friday, January 1^st, Saturday, January 2^nd, Sunday, January 3^rd, Tuesday, January 5^th and Wednesday, January 6th—which all fall within the season of Christmas.

Christmas Confessions: It will not be possible to hold the traditional Christmas penitential service. Parishioners are encouraged to make a sincere Act of Contrition, with a resolve to attend Confessions –when it is possible to do so again.

Masses will be said at usual Bailieborough times and may be viewed on our webcam or heard on our radio system at 107.8FM.

Bailieborough Group of Parishes: Great news! From last Sunday, December 6^th  we can meet in our church buildings again. Join us for Sunday Service this week, Mullagh and Shercock 9:30am, Bailieborough 10:45am, Knockbride 12noon. We will also continue online from 10:30am or on YouTube. All welcome. The Covid-19 etiquette will be as before including the use of FACE COVERINGS which highly recommended and encouraged as best practice at Sunday service.

 Easing of Covid Restrictions: With the easing of the Covid restrictions last week, it was great to see people out and about getting ready for the Festive season. Businnesses that had been closed during level 5 have re-opened—at least most of them have—and there is a ‘Buzz’ around the town, that has been missing for quite a while. Let’s hope that these are the first steps to going back to what we previously knew as normal life.

All welcome to join ‘Divine Office’: Evening Prayer on the Killann Parish Facebook page every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings at 7.00pm. Readings for each night will be available for collection in hardcopy form, from St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough and also online beforehand.

Bailieborough St. Vincent DePaul, Annual Appeal:  Please support the SVP Collection, Sunday 13th December 2020:

SVP St. Anne’s Conference will be conducting their Giving Sunday collection on Sunday 13th December. Each year our Conference supports circa 200 families and people in need in this community through home visitation and monetary assistance. Currently home visitation is curtailed due to the pandemic and we rely on the telephone and postal services to communicate with parishioners in Bailieborough, Shercock, Knockbride and Tierworker.

Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 restrictions we haven’t been in a position to have our normal weekly Church collections or avail of the ‘In -Shop’ Christmas collections at Supervalu and Tesco or benefit from the normal support of Vincent’s Shop.

You can donate directly towards the work of our Conference in the following ways:

• Place your donation in an envelope marked SVP and drop into the Church Parish Office
• Go to svp.ie/donate
• Ring 0818 176 176 / 028 9075 0161.

All the funds raised are spent locally helping those who need it most with food, heating and education costs throughout the winter and beyond.

We rely almost entirely on the support of you, our generous parishioners.

We extend best wishes to all for Christmas and 2021.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to sisters Margaret and Jane, brother in law Matt, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends of Kathleen Smith, Lisnalee, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully, at Cavan General Hospital on Sunday, November 29^th 2020. Kathleen was an ex employee of Cavan General Hospital. Kathleen was predeceased by her parents Michael and Mollie, brother T.P. and sister Bridget. Kathleen’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Chapel, Bailieborough on Tuesday, December 1^st and following which, her remains were laid to rest in St. Anne’s Cemetery.

Parish Office: The Parish Office will be open on Mondays and Fridays from 11am to 1.00pm and 2.00pm to 3.30pm. On the other days, please feel free to ring or text, Fr. Ultan on the Parish Office number 042 9665117 or his mobile 087 341 8037 or email: bailieboro2@kilmorediocese.ie

The Model School Junior Infants 2021: The Model School is now taking applications for Junior Infant enrolment for September 2021. Please see the school website to download an application form. Thank you. School website is:www.themodelschool.ie, Phone (042) 9665689 or email:themodelns@gmail.com

Bailieborough Community Alert: In these peculiar times, Bailieborough Community Alert is available 24/7..to make contact..contact Kevin Carolan  at 086 3759627..you must have your eircode available.

Bailieborough Library:Bailieborough Library, in accordance with current guidelines has re-opened, and will be operating a limited service. Seating, Studying and Computer facilities will remain closed, but items may be borrowed and requested, and printing/photocopying is available. There are lots of Christmas books and DVDS available to get you into the festive mood and we can’t wait to see everyone!
Breffni Photography Club’s exhibition of beautiful photographs by local photographers has re-opened at the library under the new guidelines. This may be visited during library opening hours, and gives everyone the opportunity to see the wonderful work before the end of the year!

Covid-19 Support Line for Older People: Alone manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of Covid-19. Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where neccessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am to 8pm by calling 0818 222 024.

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to brothers Charlie, Frank, Gerard and Barney, nephews, especially John, nieces, sisters in law, relatives and friends on the death of Thomas Dunne, Carnalynch, Bailieborough, Co Cavan, who passed away  peacefully, at Cavan General Hospital on Saturday, November 28^th, 2020. Thomas’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Church, Bailieborough on Monday, November 30^th and following which his remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery.

Bailieborough Red Cross:   We continue to be available to assist any one still staying at home. If you have GP or Hospital appointments or require medication delivery’s .
Please contact us on 086 8968928 or email @ adu.cavan@irishredcross.com or cavan.communitysupport@irishredcross.com 

Bailieborough ‘Lend A Hand’: ‘Lend a Hand’ is for the elderly and vulnerable in  the Bailieborough area. Just give us a call if you need a job done, or even just a chat. Phone Ann on 042 9694825.

Paying Our Respects: If you see a hearse, could you stop, stand for a moment as it passes, perhaps take off your cap, and bow your head?

In these times where funerals are limited to only a very few close family our chance to support people during bereavement is limited. So, we wondered if we could revive an old tradition that would show people that their loss is noticed and shared by us all?

It would mean the world to families in a time of sadness.

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.

The Joy Returns: Well done to Mickey Graham, all the Cavan players, the mentors, backroom staff, sponsors and anyone else who had a contribution to make to the glorious sight of a Cavan captain lifting the Anglo Celt Cup and bringing the trophy back to it’s spiritual home. In these very unusual times, this success has given the county a hell of a ‘lift’ and for the next couple of weeks—at least—the county will be buzzing with a feel-good feeling and people will be happier than they have been for quite a while. So well done to all the people involved, you have done your county proud and the county can now look forward to the semi-final against Dublin on Saturday, December 5^th at 5.30pm. 

Bailieborough Creative Hub: CHRISTMAS SHOPPING… THE SEASON OF GOODWILL ….

Remember when you by local you are supporting your community.

For all your Christmas shopping needs why not check out what our wonderfully talented artists have on offer. With the loss of the Christmas Markets this year it is even more important to support #shoplocal. For more information, please visit the Bailieborough Creative Hub facebook page.

Killann Parish: Masses:  No public Masses for the time being due to Covid  restrictions. Masses will be said at usual Bailieborough times and may be viewed on our webcam or heard on our radio system at 107.8FM. At Level 5 of the Covid plan, weddings and funerals may take place, but numbers will be restricted.  This will be the case for the foreseeable future.

Baptisms: No Baptisms will take place, except in the cases of emergency while we remain in Level 5. When we return to Level 3, Baptisms may take place but only the parents, child and godparents may attend. As people know, the issue is not the gatherings in church, but the gathering that may take place in the home afterwards.

Well Done: Congratulations to Bailieborough Shamrocks player Rebecca Brady who was part of the Cavan Camogie squad who are through to the All-Ireland Premier Junior Final after an impressive 2-16 to 1-6 victory over Roscommon in Athleague on Saturday afternoon last. The girls will play Armagh in the decider on December 5^th.

All welcome to join ‘Divine Office’: Evening Prayer on the Killann Parish Facebook page every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings at 7.00pm. Readings for each night will be available for collection in hardcopy form, from St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough and also online beforehand.

Parish Office: Due to increased Covid restrictions, the Parish Office will be closed for the time being. Any Parish businness will be dealt with directly by Fr. Ultan. Feel free to ring him in advance on the Parish Office number 042 9665117 or his mobile 087 341 8037 or email: bailieboro2@kilmorediocese.ie

Bailieborough Group of Parishes: Services: Due to level 5 restrictions we cannot meet in our Church buildings, so our service this week will be on Facebook (or on YouTube under ‘bailieborough group of parishes’ from 10:30am this Sunday 29^th   November.

The Model School Junior Infants 2021: The Model School is now taking applications for Junior Infant enrolment for September 2021. Please see the school website to download an application form. Thank you. School website is:www.themodelschool.ie, Phone (042) 9665689 or email:themodelns@gmail.com

Bailieborough Community Alert: In these peculiar times, Bailieborough Community Alert is available 24/7..to make contact..contact Kevin Carolan  at 086 3759627..you must have your eircode available.

Moybologue Historical Society: The conservation work by

Rocks Road Stone Co on the church ruins at Moybologue continued this past week. Works are at an advanced stage on the south transept remains and continuing on to the North nave wall. We’re delighted with the progress and the results. Covers remaining on to protect the mortar from the elements and will be remaining on for some time to come.

Covid-19 Support Line for Older People: Alone manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of Covid-19. Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where neccessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am to 8pm by calling 0818 222 024.

Bailieborough St. Vincent DePaul: Anyone wishing to donate items to the St. Vincent DePaul, can do so, between the hours of 10.00am and 4.00pm weekdays. There are 3 cages at the side alleyway of the shop in which to deposit your items.

Also during these Level 5 restrictions, the shop is running a ‘Click and Collect’ system. For more information please contact any member or have a look at the society’s Facebook page.

Bailieborough Red Cross:   We continue to be available to assist any one still staying at home. If you have GP or Hospital appointments or require medication delivery’s .
Please contact us on 086 8968928 or email @ adu.cavan@irishredcross.com or cavan.communitysupport@irishredcross.com 

Bailieborough ‘Lend A Hand’: ‘Lend a Hand’ is for the elderly and vulnerable in  the Bailieborough area. Just give us a call if you need a job done, or even just a chat. Phone Ann on 042 9694825.

Paying Our Respects: If you see a hearse, could you stop, stand for a moment as it passes, perhaps take off your cap, and bow your head?

In these times where funerals are limited to only a very few close family our chance to support people during bereavement is limited. So, we wondered if we could revive an old tradition that would show people that their loss is noticed and shared by us all?

It would mean the world to families in a time of sadness.

Bailieborough Library: The current Level 5 lockdown unfortunately means that the Libraries in Cavan are closed for the next week, at least. Thanks to the Borrow Box app, that doesn’t mean that you have to miss out on good audio and E-books.

Here is how it works:

• Access the Borrow Box app via the Online Services tab on the Cavan Libraries Website: http://www.cavanlibrary.ie/Default.aspx?StructureID_str=126

• Scroll down and select Borrow Box (eBooks and eAudio Books) and click on ‘Access Borrow Box’.

• When prompted enter your library card number (the 14 digit number on the back of your card) and your 4 digit pin.

• Use the search function on Borrow Box to make your selection or request a title.

• Your book will appear on the device with which you select it and remain there for three weeks, after which it will automatically return to Borrow Box.

If you have trouble accessing Borrow Box or don’t know your pin, feel free to call your local branch or to contact us via our Facebook pages. Our doors may be closed but we are ready and happy to help you in any way we can.

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 Creative Hub: CHRISTMAS SHOPPING… THE SEASON OF GOODWILL ….

REMEMBER WHEN YOU BUY LOCAL YOU ARE SUPPORTING YOUR COMMUNITY.

For all your Christmas shopping needs why not check out what our wonderfully talented artists have on offer. With the loss of the Christmas Markets this year it is even more important to support #shoplocal. For more information, please visit the Bailieborough Creative Hub facebook page.

Killann Parish: Masses:  No public Masses for the time being due to Covid  restrictions. Masses will be said at usual Bailieborough times and may be viewed on our webcam or heard on our radio system at 107.8FM. At Level 5 of the Covid plan, weddings and funerals may take place, but numbers will be restricted.  This will be the case for the foreseeable future.

Mass of Remembrance for Parishioners who died in the past year: Our Remembrance Mass will be held on Saturday evening next, November 14^th at 7.00pm and may be accessed via the Parish webcam or the Church radio system. The names of those who died will be read aloud during the Mass. Please let the family members of those who died know this is happening.

Baptisms: No Baptisms will take place, except in the cases of emergency while we remain in Level 5. When we return to Level 3, Baptisms may take place but only the parents, child and godparents may attend. As people know, the issue is not the gatherings in church, but the gathering that may take place in the home afterwards.

All welcome to join ‘Divine Office’: Evening Prayer on the Killann Parish Facebook page every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings at 7.00pm. Readings for each night will be available for collection in hardcopy form, from St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough and also online beforehand.

Drumkeery Group Water Scheme: Scouring of the lines will commence on Thursday, November 5^th. We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Any queries, please contact 086 0466 188.

Parish Office: Due to increased Covid restrictions, the Parish Office will be closed for the time being. Any Parish businness will be dealt with directly by Fr. Ultan. Feel free to ring him in advance on the Parish Office number 042 9665117 or his mobile 087 341 8037 or email: bailieboro2@kilmorediocese.ie

Bailieborough Group of Parishes: Services: Due to level 5 restrictions we cannot meet in our Church buildings, so our service this week will be on Facebook (or on YouTube under ‘bailieborough group of parishes’ from 10:30am this Sunday 15^th  November.

The Model School Junior Infants 2021: The Model School is now taking applications for Junior Infant enrolment for September 2021. Please see the school website to download an application form. Thank you. School website is:www.themodelschool.ie, Phone (042) 9665689 or email:themodelns@gmail.com

Bailieborough Community Alert: In these peculiar times, Bailieborough Community Alert is available 24/7..to make contact..contact Kevin Carolan  at 086 3759627..you must have your eircode available .

Covid-19 Support Line for Older People: Alone manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of Covid-19. Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where neccessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am to 8pm by calling 0818 222 024.

Bailieborough Red Cross:   We continue to be available to assist any one still staying at home. If you have GP or Hospital appointments or require medication delivery’s .
Please contact us on 086 8968928 or email @ adu.cavan@irishredcross.com or cavan.communitysupport@irishredcross.com 

Bailieborough ‘Lend A Hand’: ‘Lend a Hand’ is for the elderly and vulnerable in the Bailieborough area. Just give us a call if you need a job done, or even just a chat. Phone Ann on 042 9694825.

Paying Our Respects: If you see a hearse, could you stop, stand for a moment as it passes, perhaps take off your cap, and bow your head?

In these times where funerals are limited to only a very few close family our chance to support people during bereavement is limited. So, we wondered if we could revive an old tradition that would show people that their loss is noticed and shared by us all?

It would mean the world to families in a time of sadness.

Bailieborough Library: The current Level 5 lockdown unfortunately means that the Libraries in Cavan are closed for the next 4 weeks. Thanks to the Borrow Box app, that doesn’t mean that you have to miss out on good audio and E-books.

Here is how it works:

• Access the Borrow Box app via the Online Services tab on the Cavan Libraries Website: http://www.cavanlibrary.ie/Default.aspx?StructureID_str=126

• Scroll down and select Borrow Box (eBooks and eAudio Books) and click on ‘Access Borrow Box’.

• When prompted enter your library card number (the 14 digit number on the back of your card) and your 4 digit pin.

• Use the search function on Borrow Box to make your selection or request a title.

• Your book will appear on the device with which you select it and remain there for three weeks, after which it will automatically return to Borrow Box.

If you have trouble accessing Borrow Box or don’t know your pin, feel free to call your local branch or to contact us via our Facebook pages. Our doors may be closed but we are ready and happy to help you in any way we can.

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.

Killann Parish: Masses:  No public Masses for the time being due to Covid  restrictions. Masses will be said at usual Bailieborough times and may be viewed on our webcam or heard on our radio system at 107.8FM. At Level 5 of the Covid plan, weddings and funerals may take place, but numbers will be restricted.  This will be the case for the foreseeable future.

Baptisms: No Baptisms will take place, except in the cases of emergency while we remain in Level 5. When we return to Level 3, Baptisms may take place but only the parents, child and godparents may attend. As people know, the issue is not the gatherings in church, but the gathering that may take place in the home afterwards.

All welcome to join ‘Divine Office’: Evening Prayer on the Killann Parish Facebook page every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday evenings at 7.00pm. Readings for each night will be available for collection in hardcopy form, from St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough and also online beforehand.

Parish Office: Due to increased Covid restrictions, the Parish Office will be closed for the time being. Any Parish businness will be dealt with directly by Fr. Ultan. Feel free to ring him in advance on the Parish Office number 042 9665117 or his mobile 087 341 8037 or email: bailieboro2@kilmorediocese.ie

Bailieborough Group of Parishes: Services: Due to level 5 restrictions we cannot meet in our Church buildings, so our service this week will be on Facebook (or on YouTube under ‘bailieborough group of parishes’ from 10:30am this Sunday 1^st  November.

Bailieborough Community Alert: In these peculiar times, Bailieborough Community Alert is available 24/7..to make contact..contact Kevin Carolan  at 086 3759627..you must have your eircode available .

Bailieborough Red Cross:   We continue to be available to assist any one still staying at home. If you have GP or Hospital appointments or require medication delivery’s .
Please contact us on 086 8968928 or email @ adu.cavan@irishredcross.com or cavan.communitysupport@irishredcross.com 

 Bailieborough ‘Lend A Hand’: ‘Lend a Hand’ is for the elderly and vulnerable in the Bailieborough area. Just give us a call if you need a job done, or even just a chat. Phone Ann on 042 9694825.

Paying Our Respects: If you see a hearse, could you stop, stand for a moment as it passes, perhaps take off your cap, and bow your head?

In these times where funerals are limited to only a very few close family our chance to support people during bereavement is limited. So, we wondered if we could revive an old tradition that would show people that their loss is noticed and shared by us all?

It would mean the world to families in a time of sadness.

Bailieborough Library: The current Level 5 lockdown unfortunately means that the Libraries in Cavan are closed for the next 5 weeks. Thanks to the Borrow Box app, that doesn’t mean that you have to miss out on good audio and E-books.

Here is how it works:

• Access the Borrow Box app via the Online Services tab on the Cavan Libraries Website: http://www.cavanlibrary.ie/Default.aspx?StructureID_str=126

• Scroll down and select Borrow Box (eBooks and eAudio Books) and click on ‘Access Borrow Box’.

• When prompted enter your library card number (the 14 digit number on the back of your card) and your 4 digit pin.

• Use the search function on Borrow Box to make your selection or request a title.

• Your book will appear on the device with which you select it and remain there for three weeks, after which it will automatically return to Borrow Box.

If you have trouble accessing Borrow Box or don’t know your pin, feel free to call your local branch or to contact us via our Facebook pages. Our doors may be closed but we are ready and happy to help you in any way we can.

Cavan County Council: The public is advised that, in line with Government advice and in the interests of public safety, all council offices, library branches, and theatres will be closed to the public for the duration of the Level 5 restrictions.

Cavan County Council will continue to provide essential services to the public during this time, and necessary meetings may be arranged by appointment only.

Day-to-day business – including payments, queries, and booking of necessary appointments – may be conducted via phone or email at 049 437 8300 or info@cavancoco.ie. The council’s out-of-hours emergency number is 087 611 8116.

Motor tax can be renewed online at motortax.ie. Queries in relation to water supply can be directed to Irish Water on 1850 278 278.

The ‘Community Call’ Helpline is available for older or medically vulnerable individuals in need of help with essentials such as food, prescriptions, medical transport etc. Call freephone 1800 300 404 or email covidsupport@cavancoco.ie. Lines are open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

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.