Christmas Ceremonies in Killann Parish: Christmas Confessions: St. Annes, Bailieborough on Sunday next, December 17^th from 3—4pm and Saturday, December 23^rd from 12 noon to 2.00pm.

Advent Prayer Service: An Advent Prayer Service will take place in St. Anne’s on Sunday next, December 17^th at 4.00pm. All welcome.

Christmas Masses: Mass will be celebrated in St. Anne’s, Bailieborough on Christmas Eve at 5.00pm and 9.00pm. Mass on Christmas Day will be celebrated at 10.00am.

Mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Church, Shercock on Christmas Eve at 7.00pm and Christmas Day at 11.30pm.

Mass will be celebrated in St. Anne’s Church, Killann on Christmas Eve at 8.30pm and on Christmas Day at 10.00am.

Christmas Mass Bouquets: There is a lovely selection of Christmas Mass Bouquets available from the Parish Office.

Bailieborough Group of Parishes: Christmas Programme: There’s something for everyone this Christmas at the Bailieborough Group of Parishes. A warm welcome to all.

Sunday 17^th December: 10:30am in Knockbride ‘Carols for All’.

1:30pm in Mullagh ‘Carols for All’.

7pm in Bailieborough ‘Traditional Carols’ – A united carol service for the whole community.

Saturday 24^th December – Christmas Eve

7pm, Mullagh- Holy Communion.

8:40pm Shercock – Holy Communion.

Sunday 25^th December – Christmas Day: 10:00am ,Bailieborough – Holy Communion,11:30am, Knockbride – Holy Communion.

Sunday 31^st December 2023: United New Year’s Eve Service in Bailieborough Church at 10:45am.  No other services in the group.

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.

Bridge Results: Tuesday, December 5^th : 1^st,  Brendan Gavin and Colette Gavin. 2^Nd,  Brid  Murray and Margaret Carolan. 3^rd  Teresa O’Reilly and Joy Jameson. Best Gross:  Joy Jameson and Teresa O’Reilly. Congrats to everybody and well played. 

Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening in the Bailie Hotel at 7.30pm and new members are always welcome.

Christmas Day Swim: This year is the 30^th year of the Christmas Day Swim in Bailieborough.  Sponsorship Cards are available from reception in Bailieborough Leisure Centre or by calling Brendan on 087 275 8890,  Mary on 086 068 8714 or any MS Cavan committee member. The swim starts at 12.30 pm, sharp, at the Town Lake, Cavan Rd side. Everyone very welcome.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to family Tom, Kathleen, John and Sharon, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, neighbours, extended family and friends on the death of Christy Connell, Curkish, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away on Tuesday, 5^th  December 2023, peacefully, surrounded by his family in Kilmainhamwood Nursing Home in his 96^th  year.

Christy was predeceased by his wife Mona and daughter June and his brothers and sisters.

Christy’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Thursday, December 7^th and afterwards, Christy’s remains were laid to rest in St. Anne’s Cemetery.

Bailieborough Library: Christmas colouring competition closes on Saturday, December 16^th . Entries 8-12 years and 4-7 years. Six lovely Christmas selection boxes up for grabs. Pick up an entry at the Library desk.

Chess Club starting in the Library on Friday, January 12^th, 2024 from 4.15pm-5.15pm for children aged 7+. All enquiries to Daniel at 087 9271883.

Booking essential and places are limited – ring 042 9665779.

Library Craft Group every Friday at 10.30am-12.30pm. Enjoy a chat and a cuppa whilst sharing ideas. All Welcome!

Bailieborough Community: ‘Turkey Walk: St. Stephen’s Day: The Bailieborough Walking Group will host a Community ‘Turkey Walk’ on Tuesday, December 26^th in aid of SOSAD, Cavan and Parkinsons Association, Cavan’ . Easy and long routes in Bailieborough Forest to suit all abilities,  Walk starting at the BDA Centre, Shercock Road, Bailieborough, A82HH58 at 11.00am. Wear suitable footwear and donations voluntary. Refreshments will be served after the walk. All welcome.

Regretted Death: Eamonn Fitzsimons, Carnalynch, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan and formerly of Rassudden, Ballyjamesduff passed away on Monday, 4^th  of December 2023, peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loving family, aged 68. Eamonn was predeceased by his father Francie. Eamonn was a devoted husband and adored father. Sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Dympna and his cherished children Gavin, Gayle, Rachel, Caroline and Stephen. Dearly loved and sadly missed by his sons-in-laws Damien and James, his daughter-in-law Tara, his adored grandchildren Caitlin, Amber, Kian, Nicole, Patrick, Calvin, Charlie, Erica, Anna and Jack. Deeply mourned by his mother Mai, his brothers TJ, Norbert and Martin, his sisters Maura and Kay, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and his many friends, neighbours and work colleagues.

Eamonn’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Ultan’s Church, Killinkere on Thursday, December 7^th and afterwards, Eamonn’s remains were laid to rest in St. Ultan’s Cemetery.

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—please note the change of day— of each month from 2pm-4.30pm. The advisors will be present on Wednesday, January 10^th 2024 .  No appointment is necessary.

Cavan Kayakrun: Last Meeting of the Year: Hey everyone!! On Friday the 29^th  of December, we are going to finish the year with a charity event for Bailieborough Cancer Comfort and the Irish Red Cross.

This will be a fun day out for all! There will be spot prizes on the day, along with a prize for the best Christmas Costume. 

Get the bikes out for one last time in 2023 for a 50k or 40k cycle or if you feel like running/walking off those mince pies, there will be 5k run/walk route also.

All taking place at Gallonray House, Maudabawn with refreshments after!

Cycle starting at 1pm.

Run/walk at 2pm.

Hope we see you all there for the last gathering of 2023!

There is no charge for this event. Donations on the day will be greatly appreciated!

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: Annual Christmas Appeal, 2023: There are two ways to donate to the St. Annes Conference of the SVP,  SVP.ie/donate website and nominate Bailieborough on the last page of the donation process or phone 0818 176 176 and nominate Bailieborough. Thank you for your continuous support towards the work of St. Vincent DePaul in the Bailieborough, Tierworker, Shercock and Knockbride communities. Every good wish and blessing for Christmas and the New Year.

Customer Appreciation Day: There will be a Customer Appreciation Day on Friday, December 15^th in Vincent’s Shop, Bailieborough. Refreshments will be served and also a Christmas Raffle will be held. Lots of discounts on the day! Everyone welcome.

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.

Bailieborough Shamrocks G.F.C.: Bailieborough Shamrocks will host a ‘Quiz Night’ on Friday, 29^th  December at 8.30pm, upstairs in the clubhouse.

We hope to see you all there. All welcome.

Please remember that the Shamrocks Bingo takes place in the Club House at St. Anne’s Park and also online every Tuesday at 8.00pm. Great prizes to be won!

Walk, Jog or Run: Now that the evenings are short again, there will be running and walking for all levels,  beginners and advanced. Fun and free, social gathering in the Chapel car park,  Lake Shore,  Bailieborough at 8pm. All old and new people welcome.  It’s a well lit up run.  Stretch before and afterwards, every Monday and Wednesday evening.  

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club: Hurling News 10th December 2023

Senior;: League Title retained!

East Cavan Gaels 0-14

Cootehill 0-13

In some of the most challenging conditions ever witnessed for a league final both sides must be commended on the quality of hurling on display in Kingspan Breffni 3G on Saturday last.

While Storm Elin was making the conditions difficult another storm was brewing on the field as we got a solid start v the Championship winners with a bare bones squad due to injuries, illness and lads committed elsewhere but they really got stuck in with Nicky Kenny with some fine scores from play while Canice Maher punished early Cootehill indiscretions in scoring the resultant frees while chipping in with two from play also. Brian Fitzgerald was proving hard to handle in the full forward line in opening up some good opportunities elsewhere. Going in four up at halftime while Cootehill had a man dismissed for a high challenge just before the break, our lads knew the second half was going to be a battle and it lived up to that tag. The conditions, if it were possible, actually worsened as the second half progressed and Cootehill managed to get level while our lads began to tire but they managed to find another wind late on to fire over the winning scores to retain our Senior title for the first time.

Conor Gallagher was assured in goal while not being overly tested as the full back line of Gary Leddy, Cian McEntee and Adam Baldwin put in a serious shift to snuff out repeated attacks.

The half back line of the youthful James Tully, winning his first title at adult level, was complimented by the experience of both Jack Barry and another debutant in Liam O’Brien while Canice and Tadhg Barry had their hands very full in the midfield areas where it was white hot at times! With Callum Shiel and Conor Walsh dovetailing very well with the aforementioned Kenny to secure good scores while Daire Leddy, Brian Fitzgerald and Rory Farrell spearheaded an attack which combined very well with the other forward unit.

Credit to Adam Baldwin assisted by Derek Argue in securing back to back league titles after years of near misses. Their dedication has been richly rewarded.

Congratulations to our entire squad for their years work and for now delivering a platform on which to build hopefully even more.

U17/15/13/11/9/7;

Most of all our lads work is now complete bar the U15s at county who have a final game v Fermanagh in Kingspan Breffni 3G on Friday

Friday; County U15s v Fermanagh, Kingspan Breffni 3G time tbc.

Club contacts;

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

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

Christmas Church Concert… Spreading the Joy of Christmas with Songs and Carols, featuring the St. Michael’s and St. Patrick’s Church Choirs and with Special Guest’s, the Cavan Rugby Male Voice Choir, in St. Michael’s Church Cootehill, Sunday ,17^th  December 2023 at 7.30pm Sharp. (Doors open 7pm) Please bring a cushion!

TICKETS €15 (INCL: €5 WORTH OF RAFFLE TICKETS) CHILDREN-FREE, Tickets available in the Parish Office on Tues 10am-1.30pm-Fridays 9am-5pm, after Saturday evening and Sunday Masses in St Michael’s Church, through the Parish Facebook Page link, in Hannigans Grocery Shop, Lennon’s drapery, Argues filling station, Maudabawn Co-op, the Tullyvin shop and at the door.

A night definitely not to be missed. Everyone welcome.

Bailieborough Red Cross: The Bailieborough Branch are celebrating after winning two awards at the recent IRC National volunteer Awards in Dublin earlier this month. The Branch won the overall Branch of the Year and the overall Volunteer Award went to Emily O’Halloran, our Branch Chairperson. The branch want to acknowledge the donations from some local businesses for our Defibrillator fund – A CFR training session will take place on Thursday, 7^th  December at 7.15 at the Bailie Hotel, to train up staff from local businesses, who have donated money to the fund on how to preform CPR and use the Defibrillator in the event of a cardiac arrest. Donations are still welcome from businesses in the town. Contact Julie on 086 8968928 or by email. treasurer.cavan@irishredcross.com to book a session.

East Cavan Swimming Club: Another great day for our club on Saturday last. Delighted to welcome our PTL sponsor. Joey McEneney, JME Advanced Construction, who came to see us off on Saturday morning, especially his niece Sarah McIntyre.

We had a great welcome from the Mid Ulster Swimming Club, we had a wonderful competitive meet and are happy to report that we won!!

Thank you so much to all the parents who helped, to Janis and Aoife for coaching and as always, the fantastic swimmers for the effort, team support and enthusiasm.

Magherafelt and Cookstown were looking festive for our journey.

Looking forward to our final one next Saturday.

Bailieborough Group of Parishes: Christmas Programme: There’s something for everyone this Christmas at the Bailieborough Group of Parishes. A warm welcome to all.

Saturday, 9^th December: 11:30am in Bailieborough -‘A Quiet Christmas’.This is a quiet service, in preparation for the Christmas celebrations, that gives space for reflection, prayer and healing for those grieving or otherwise saddened at Christmas time. It is of course open to anyone who wants quiet prayer and worship at Christmas.

4-6pm in Bailieborough Hall –‘Messy Church’.

Sunday 17^th December: 10:30am in Knockbride ‘Carols for All’.

1:30pm in Mullagh ‘Carols for All’.

7pm in Bailieborough ‘Traditional Carols’ – A united carol service for the whole community.

Saturday 24^th December – Christmas Eve

7pm, Mullagh- Holy Communion.

8:40pm Shercock – Holy Communion.

Sunday 25^th December – Christmas Day: 10:00am ,Bailieborough – Holy Communion,11:30am, Knockbride – Holy Communion.

Sunday 31^st December 2023: United New Year’s Eve Service in Bailieborough Church at 10:45am.  No other services in the group.

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd presents ‘A Christmas Reflection’ on Friday, December 8^th at 8.30pm at the old Post Office on Main Street. 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.

Santa Claus is Coming to Town!: On Sunday next, December 3^rd, Santa Claus will be back in town at Trinity Church Hall on the Virginia Road from 2.00pm to 5.00pm, followed bt Santa turning on the Christmas Lights at the Market Square at 6.00pm. All welcome. 

First Communion Enrolment: First Communion enrolment will take place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Sunday morning next, December 3^rd at 10.00am.

Bridge Results: Tuesday, November 21^st : First: Joy Jameson and Tony Carolan, Second: Kathleen McCardle and Tom Moran. Third: Patty Clarke and Mary Lynch. Best Gross: Joy Jameson and Tony Carolan.

Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening in the Bailie Hotel at 7.30pm and new members are always welcome.

Christmas Day Swim: This year is the 30^th year of the Christmas Day Swim in Bailieborough.  Sponsorship Cards are available from reception in Bailieborough Leisure Centre or by calling Brendan on 087 275 8890,  Mary on 086 068 8714 or any MS Cavan committee member.

Christmas Tractor Run: Ballinamoney Parents Association are having a Christmas Lights Tractor Run on Sunday 10^th  December. Join us for an afternoon of tractors and treats! All to raise funds for our school activities and hopefully a new PA system.

Registration is in St Mary’s Hall, Tierworker from 11.30am with the Run to kick off from 12.30pm.

Refreshments and Raffle on the day.

All Vintage Vehicles welcome,  why not go along and give them your support !!

Water Mains Flushing: The Dhuish Group Water Scheme are flushing the lines over a two week period, continuing until Monday, December 4^th . Any queries contact 087 6293035.

Bailieborough Library: Saturday, December 2^nd:Family Day events at Library: Launch of Christmas colouring competition; Christmas Craft Workshop 10.30am-12pm for children aged 8-12 years; ‘Elf on the Shelf’ Musical workshop 2.30pm-3.30pm for children aged 4+ ; Christmas Poetry Workshop 4pm-5pm for children aged 8yrs-12yrs. Booking is essential for all events at 042 9665779, and places are limited.

Chess Club starting in the Library on Friday, January 12^th, 2024 from 4.15pm-5.15pm for children aged 7+. All enquiries to Daniel at 087 9271883.

Booking essential and places are limited – ring 042 9665779.

Library Craft Group every Friday at 10.30am-12.30pm. Enjoy a chat and a cuppa whilst sharing ideas. All Welcome!

Coffee Morning and Cake Sale: There will be a cake sale and coffee morning in Bailieborough Church of Ireland Parish Hall on Saturday 2^nd  December from 11am onward. All welcome, we would love to see you there.

Bailieborough Craft Group: The Group meets every Friday from 10am-12.30pm in the Library and new members are always welcome regardless of talents or skills.

Co. Cavan Climate Action Plan: A copy of the Cavan County Council DRAFT Climate Action Plan 2024-2029 is available to view at the Library, and drop in Public Consultation will take place at Library on Wednesday, November 29^th  from 2.15pm-4.15pm. All welcome to drop in and have a say!

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—please note the change of day— of each month from 2pm-4.30pm. The advisors will be present on Wednesday, December 6^th.  No appointment is necessary.

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.

Bailieborough Tidy Towns: In a ‘Town Centre First’ initiative, Bailieborough Tidy Towns and Bailieborough Community School students have been planting bulbs around Bailieborough to bring a splash of colour to the town come springtime. They were joined by Councillors Sarah O’Reilly and Paddy McDonald and Caroline Brady, Cavan County Council, Town Regeneration Officer. 

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.

Bailieborough Shamrocks G.F.C.:

Please remember that the Shamrocks Bingo takes place in the Club House at St. Anne’s Park and also online every Tuesday at 8.00pm. Great prizes to be won!

Walk, Jog or Run: Now that the evenings are short again, there will be running and walking for all levels,  beginners and advanced. Fun and free, social gathering in the Chapel car park,  Lake Shore,  Bailieborough at 8pm. All old and new people welcome.  It’s a well lit up run.  Stretch before and afterwards, every Monday and Wednesday evening.  

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club –Table Quiz; This Friday 1^st  December in The Square Bar, Bailieborough. This is always a good social occasion as well as a good fundraiser for the club. All support is much appreciated.

Senior; Seniors preparing for Cavan league final which will be on the 9^th  December at 2pm with venue tbc.

Colin Gargan, Rory Farrell, Cian McEntee, Jack Barry and Nicky Kenny who, along with Canice Maher and Tadhg Barry, representing East Cavan Gaels Hurling collected their National Hurling League winners medals from Cavan County Board on Friday last in the Hotel Kilmore after their fine achievement in the Spring. Not often National hurling titles come our way and great to see our club so well represented. And to top it off Canice collected the “Hurler of the Year” award which is very much well deserved for his immense work with both club and county.

A proud night for family, friends and club. Well done lads!

U17/15/13/11/9/7; The U17s will train with the Seniors for the remainder of the season.

Under 7 and Under 9s are now in the new after school programme and/or Killinkere indoors.

After school hurling; After school hurling finishes for this year in Mullagh on Thursday and Shercock on Friday. Last club U7/9 training indoors on Saturday in Killinkere.

The week ahead;Thursday; After school hurling Mullagh. Up to 3rd class 3.30pm. 

Friday; After school hurling Shercock. Up to 3rd class 3.30pm. 4th-6th class 4.30pm. Table Quiz, Square Bar Bailieborough.

Saturday; Indoor club training Killinkere. U7 1pm. U9 2pm.

Club contacts;

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

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

Diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh: This Sunday, 26^th  November Canon Richard Waller will be installed as Prebendary of Annagh and the Venerable Ian Horner will be installed as Archdeacon of Kilmore. The service will take place at 4pm in Kilmore Cathedral. It will be wonderful to see you there!

New Board Members Needed: Bailieborough Resource childcare are actively seeking new directors and members to join our Board of Management / Trustees.

We are a community based service run by a voluntary Board of Management. The Board of Management is made up of a mixture of parents of children attending the service, local interested people and people that have skills and knowledge that are particularly useful on a board. (Such skills might include budgeting, accounting, childcare management, human resources, management experience etc.)

If you think you might interested in becoming a member or director of our BOM, please email bailieboroughresourcehouse@gmail.com with an expression of interest.

Bailieborough Gardening Club: The next meeting of the Bailieborough Gardening Club will take place on Monday, November 27^th at 8.00pm, in the Bailieborough Business Centre, Shercock Road. Cathal Brady from Annalee Organics will advise on how to prepare gardens for the winter and speak about the benefits of organic growing. Refreshments and raffle on the night. All welcome.

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd presents ‘A Christmas Reflection’ on Friday, December 8^th at 8.30pm at the old Post Office on Main Street. 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.

Bridge Results: Tuesday, November 14^th: First: Geraldine Columb and Michael Mc Nicholas. Second:  Sean Kellegher and Vera Bell. Third: Joy Jameson and Teresa O’ Reilly. Best Gross: Joy Jameson and Teresa O’Reilly. Next Week is the Bee O’ Reilly Charity Cup, everybody welcome. Start 7. 15 pm.

Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening in the Bailie Hotel at 7.30pm and new members are always welcome.

Parish Meeting: Mass Count: The Pastoral Council will do a ‘Head Count’ of Mass attendance in all the Churches in the Parish on the weekend of 25/26 November. Another count will be held in the New Year. This is to assess Mass attendance in each Church.

Indoor Bowling: Indoor Bowling continues in the Community Centre, Bailieborough on Wednesday evenings at 8.00pm. New members welcome and free tuition for beginners will be provided.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to sister Tilly Thompson (Tunnyduff), sister-in-law Doris, brother-in-law John, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-niece and great-great-nephew, extended family and friends in the UK and Ireland on the death of George Leinster, Carnagarve, and formerly of Pottleduff, Bailieborough, Co Cavan and Nottingham, UK, who passed away suddenly at his residence on Tuesday,14^th  November 2023.

George was predeceased by his mother Margaret, father Joseph and brothers William (Jim), Thomas (Stanley) and Joseph Newell.

George’s Funeral Service took place in Trinity Presbyterian Church, Bailieborough on Saturday, November 18^th , which was followed by burial afterwards in Urcher Graveyard, Bailieborough.

 Water Mains Flushing: The Dhuish Group Water Scheme are flushing the lines over a two week period, continuing until Monday, December 4^th . Any queries contact 087 6293035.

Wildlife Photography Exhibition: Local wildlife photographer, Colette Gemmell opened her stunning solo photography exhibition, titled ‘Seconds Nature’, at Bailieborough courthouse on Saturday evening last.

The exhibition can be viewed can be viewed from 9-5 pm on Wednesday,  9-2.30pm on Thursday and Friday 9-5pm.

 Bailieborough Library: Saturday, December 2^nd:Family Day events at Library: Launch of Christmas colouring competition; Christmas Craft Workshop 10.30am-12pm for children aged 8-12 years; ‘Elf on the Shelf’ Musical workshop 2.30pm-3.30pm for children aged 4+ ; Christmas Poetry Workshop 4pm-5pm for children aged 8yrs-12yrs. Booking is essential for all events at 042 9665779, and places are limited.

FREE “Elf on the Shelf” themed music workshop facilitated by The Mobile Music School at the Library on Saturday, December 2^nd from 2.30-3.30pm for children aged 4+ and parents. The workshop is an excellent way to promote music in young children, while soaking up the magic of Christmas!

Booking essential and places are limited – ring 042 9665779.

In November the Bailieborough Reading Group will be reading ‘The Searcher’ by Tana French. Copies of the book are available in the Library and the next meeting of the Book Club will take place in the Library on Tuesday, November 28^th at 6.30pm.

Library Craft Group every Friday at 10.30am-12.30pm. Enjoy a chat and a cuppa whilst sharing ideas. All Welcome!

Coffee Morning and Cake Sale: There will be a cake sale and coffee morning in Bailieborough Church of Ireland Parish Hall on Saturday 2^nd  December from 11am onward. All welcome, we would love to see you there.

Bailieborough Craft Group: The Group meets every Friday from 10am-12.30pm in the Library and new members are always welcome regardless of talents or skills.

Best of Luck: Best of luck to former Bailieboro Celtic player, Lucie Gibson and her Ulster team mates, who will be competing in the 2023 FAI Schools Under 15 Girls’ Interprovincial Tournament taking place in Dublin next weekend.

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—please note the change of day— of each month from 2pm-4.30pm. The advisors will be present on Wednesday, December 6^th.  No appointment is necessary.

Link Credit Union: Scholarship Fund: Link Credit Union Ltd have launched their Scholarship Grant Scheme (worth €1,000) which is open to all student members who are currently in 3^rd Level education. Application forms are available in Kingscourt, Bailieborough and Cootehill offices or can be downloaded through the website www.linkcu.ie. For further information please contact 042-9675000.

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.

East Cavan Swim Club:Calling all parents / guardians to join us at our Annual General Meeting on Thursday next, 23^rd  November at 8.00pm, in the Hotel Bailie.

Our club is going from strength to strength every year , we are delighted to welcome many new members in recent years- please come and hear how your club works including the Head Coach report and the year reports of the voluntary committee.

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.

Bailieborough Shamrocks G.F.C.: The ‘Shamrocks are holding a ‘Country Night and Disco’ in the Clubhouse in St. Anne’s Park on this Friday evening, November 24^th. Music on the night will be provided by, Kelan Browne and D.J. Gareth Mulhall and the event will commence at 9.30pm. All welcome.

Please remember that the Shamrocks Bingo takes place in the Club House at St. Anne’s Park and also online every Tuesday at 8.00pm. Great prizes to be won!

Walk, Jog or Run:   Now that the evenings are getting short again we will be starting back,  running and walking for all levels,  beginners and advanced. Fun and free, social gathering in the Chapel car park,  Lake Shore,  Bailieborough at 8pm. All old and new people welcome.  It’s a well lit up run.  Stretch before and afterwards, every Monday and Wednesday evening.  

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club –Hurling News 20^th  November 2023:

Senior, U17/15/13/11/9/7;

Seniors preparing for Cavan league final which will likely be in two weeks time.

The U17s will train with the Seniors for the remainder of the season.

The U15s will train on alternate Tuesdays with Cavan GAA coaches on the 3G at Kingspan Breffni and train with us on the alternate Mondays.

U11/13s will train at Kingspan Breffni on Tuesday 6.30-7.30.

Under 7 and Under 9s are now in the new after school programme and/or Killinkere indoors.

Inter county CCC proposal; We are both disappointed and concerned at proposals from National GAA in conjunction with local units to consider the removal of County sides from NHL from 2025.

If people understood the utter madness it is at times, to be hurling they would have a better understanding as to why it fails.

It is set up to fail, the Association sets it up to fail at both national and local level. It’s in the way! Something to be swept aside at the first opportunity. Children are not given the opportunity to even play the game as it “gets in the way”!

We keep going! We love the game thankfully and we love those who play it with us as they are made of the stuff you want from leaders, heart, strength of character, resilience in the face of incredible challenges. These players are the best of us. If we’re going into the trenches these are the people we look for. The same in Louth, Leitrim, Longford, Fermanagh, etc.

The structure needs to change. Children love hurling when given the opportunity to play but unfortunately the Association would rather they never get that opportunity.

The absurdity of that statement alone should force real and meaningful change!

After school hurling; After school hurling continues in Mullagh on Thursdays and Shercock on Fridays. Club U7/9/12 training indoors on Saturdays in Killinkere.

Table Quiz; Save the date. Friday 1st December in The Square Bar, Bailieborough. This is always a good social occasion as well as a good fundraiser for the club. All support is much appreciated.

The week ahead;

Thursday; After school hurling Mullagh. Up to 3rd class 3.30pm.

Friday; After school hurling Shercock. Up to 3rd class 3.30pm. 4th-6th class 4.30pm.

Saturday; Indoor club training Killinkere. U7 1pm. U9 2pm. U12 3pm.

Club contacts;

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

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