Christmas Day Swim 2022:  A massive ‘Thank You’ to everyone who supported this year’s Christmas Day Swim. It was great to be back again and have such a fantastic supportive crowd. It was the largest Swim to date with over 60 people both young and old taking the dip. Congratulations everyone.

Could all sponsorship cards be returned to Brendan 087 275 8890 or Mary 086 068 8714 as soon as possible.

Wishing you all a very Happy and Healthy New Year.

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to son Martin (Fran), daughters Caroline, Susan (Kevin), daughter-in-law Lorraine, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother Eugene, sister Rosemary and Jimmy, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours on the death of Thomas (Tommy) Gillick, 8 Drumbannon, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away on Friday 23^rd  December 2022, peacefully at his daughter Susan and son-in-law Kevin Halton’s residence in Urcher, Bailieborough, surrounded by his loving family.

Tommy was predeceased by his loving wife Elizabeth, son Thomas, brothers, Johnny, Phil, Kevin, Matt and Larry.

Tommy’s Funeral Mass was held in St. Annes Chapel on St. Stephen’s Day, Monday, December 26^th and afterwards, Tommy’s remains were laid to rest in St. Anne’s Cemetery. 

Bridge Club: Bailieborough Bridge Club will host the Graham Cup, Open Competition on Sunday, January 15^th  2023,  in the Bailie Hotel with play starting at 7 p.m. All are welcome-for further information please call or text:087/2135330.

The Christmas Prize winners were: Brendan Gavin, Colette Gavin, Joy Jameson, Teresa O’Reilly, Olive Kellet and Rosaleen Keegan.  

The Bridge club meets every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. in the Bailie Hotel.

New members welcome. Contact: bridgeclubbailieborough@gmail.com or telephone 042-9667944.

 Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: A massive ‘Thank You’ to each and everyone who supported our ‘Singing Santas’ on Christmas Eve. You raised, €7790.00.

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.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to daughters, sons, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends on the death of Eric Copperthwaite (Arthur Griffith Park, Lucan Co. Dublin and formerly of Bailieborough, Co. Cavan)  who passed away peacefully, after a short illness, at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown on Wednesday, December 21^st  2022.

Eric’s Funeral Service took place in St. Andrew’s Church, Lucan on Friday afternoon 23^rd, December followed by burial in Old Esker Cemetery.

St. Stephen’s Day: ‘Fun Run’: A very big ‘Thank You’  to everyone that came out and took part in the St. Stephen’s Day, ‘Fun Run’.  Thank you to dj Gareth Mulhall for providing the tunes. The  St Stephens Day ‘Fun Run’ raised €600 for Bailieborough  Cancer care. Well done all!  5KM runners:  1st Luke O Sullivan,  2nd Simon Hutchinson,  3^rd Mark O Sullivan,  4th Michel Meehan and 5th Barry Carolan. 

Girls : 1st Emer,  2nd Aoife Nulty, 3rd Chloe Crosby, 4th Annamarie Crosby, 5th Ellen McGilie.

10km runners: 1^st Mike Reilly,  2ndDarragh Nulty and 3rd Kieran Galligan. 

Girls : 1st Lisa Clerkin, 2nd Elish O’Sullivan and 3rd Catherine Keenan. 

1st dog Sadie.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Catherine, daughters Yvonne and Kayla, son David, parents Paddy and Deirdre, brother Packie, grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, relatives, in laws and friends on the death of Francis (Frank) Reilly, Cormeen Lower, Relaghbeg, Bailieborough, Co Cavan who passed away on Wednesday,  28^th  December 2022,  suddenly but peacefully at his residence.

Frank’s Funeral Mass was held in St. Patrick’s Church, Tierworker on Sunday, January 1^st 2023,  with burial afterwards in new Moybologue Cemetery. 

Bailieborough Creative Hub: Congratulations to the members of the Bailieborough Creative Hub, who have been shortlisted for the Creative Lives Awards 2022. The group now need the public to vote for them. Voting is open until Friday, January 27^th 2023. The group are in the ‘People’s Choice Award’ and voting can be done by logging on to : www.creative-lives.org/2022shortlist

Cavan /Monaghan Education and Training Board: Adult Guidance and Information, drop-in centre will take place at Bailieborough Library on Thursday, January 12^th, 2023 from 10.00am to 1.00pm. Free and confidential guidance from a Professional Guidance Councillor. FREE advice on return to education and careers!  All welcome.

Book Launch: On Friday, January 20^th, 2023, local woman, Gloria McBreen (nee McEntee) will launch her debut novel titled ‘Secrets in the Babby House’ in the Old Courthouse, Lower Main St., Bailieborough at 7.30pm. Everyone welcome.

 As Gloria herself says: ‘I’m thrilled to be launching my book in the old Courthouse in Bailieborough because it’s where our Library used to be – back in the day!

The old Library is the place where I fell in love with books. It’s the place where I go in my mind when I hold an old book to my nose to give it a good big sniff! 

Many happy memories!’

Grab a friend and join Gloria at 7.30pm. (There’ll be tea and biccies).

You might even be the lucky winner of a signed copy, or an ebook downloaded to your Kindle or other reading device!’

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to son David. daughter in law Susan, sister Gwenda Dunlop, grandchildren, Rachel, Jonathan, Sarah and Bobby, grandchildren in law, brother in law, sister in law , nieces , nephew and extended family and friends on the death of Christine White (nee Pape), Derrynure, Bailieborough, Co Cavan, who passed away on Thursday,  29^th  December 2022,  peacefully at her daughter in law Susan’s residence. Christine was predeceased by her husband Vernon and son Paul.

Christine’s Funeral Service took place in Corglass Presbyterian Church on Sunday, January 1^st 2023 and afterwards Christine’s remains were laid to rest in the adjoining graveyard. 

St. Felim’s. N.S., (The Vale) is currently inviting applications for admission to Junior Infants for  2023/2024. A copy of the school’s Admission Policy, Annual Admission Notice, including details on how to make an application, are available at : http://www.thevalens.com/index.php/admissions  The school will cease accepting applications on  Friday, February 3^rd 2023.

East Cavan Swim Club: Great start to our 2023 season:

Session 1  in Lisburn on Sunday morning last, saw our three young swimmers Ruby Ward, Clare Doherty and Rebecca Gasparovic take to the water with each of them swimming every stroke and all achieving PBs. Well done girls.

In Sessions 2 and 3, we had Alana Carling, Aoibheann Taaffe, Roisin Pierce and Lian Moore competing, again with super performances. Alana swam every stroke, achieving some excellent PBs, Roisin saw several of her times tumble with great swims, Lian was very happy to achieve PBs after a period off training before Christmas and Aoibheann posted some fantastic times including her first sub 30 seconds in 50 free.

Well done to all the girls, thank you to our team managers and parents for all sessions and to assistant coach Aoife Moore for attending to assist our younger swimmers in Session 1.

Many thanks Lisburn City Swimming Club for a great day !!

St. Annes National School Enrolment: Parents seeking to enrol their child or children in St. Anne’s N.S. For the 2023/2024 School Year are requested to return a completed Enrolment Application form before Saturday, February 4^th 2023. Enrolment application forms are available from the school office, by telephoning 042 9665242, by emailing : office@stannesns.ie or on the school website: http://stannesns.ie/blog Closing date for receipt of Enrolment forms is Saturday, February, 4^th , 2023.

Operation Keep Well, Bailieborough: Run, walk or jog in St Anne’s GAA Park, on Mondays and Wednesdays for the next 5 weeks.  Fun, fitness and social gathering. All welcome. 

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 9th January 2023:

New group; We are excited to announce that East Cavan Gaels will open a new indoor training venue in Mullagh in the Community Sports Hall starting from Thursday 19th January. Under 7 from 3-4pm, under 9 from 4-5pm and under 12 from 5-6pm. This is for boys and girls, all our regular hurlers are welcome, as well as those from the local Mullagh area. We initially run for six weeks to see how it goes. Spread the word, all are welcome! Equipment supplied. €3 each per session.

Seniors; We have a number of our lads working away with both the county and U20 squads. Those squads will be finalised over the next weeks in preparation for the new inter county season. Best wishes to those who make the squads.

Under 13/15/17; Again a number of our men will be preparing for inter county action in the Spring.

Under 11; These lads will return indoor initially in the next few weeks.

Under 7/9; These are always the first out of the blocks and this year is no different. They return this coming Saturday in Killinkere at 1 and 2pm respectively.

The week ahead; Saturday; Under 7 1-2pm, U9 2-3pm.

Club contacts;

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

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

Wishing all readers, a peaceful and prosperous New Year.

Christmas Lights Committee: What a day on Saturday last ! We want to thank everyone who came along and supported our day. Santa was so happy to meet all the boys and girls and he assured us that they are all on the good list.

We want to give a special mention to the boys and girls at The Vale, Ballinamoney, The Model and St. Anne’s national schools for their beautiful decorations, they worked very hard to make sure that Santa’s Grotto was looking amazing.

Without the help of a few local volunteers it would not have been possible. A word of thanks to the electricians, the Argue family for doing a fantastic job with the crib again this year, the fantastic team who erected the Christmas Lights with minimal disruption to the town, our wonderful elves –all students at Bailieborough Community School TYs and 3rd years who gave up their day to help us out, to the Gardai for all their help and for giving Santa a lift and Santa himself, who after a hard day, found the time to turn on the Bailieborough Christmas Lights, and lastly but not least, the very hard working committee—without whom this would not have happened..

But the final word must go to you, our community who got behind the Christmas Lights collections and fundraisers to ensure the town was lit up and looking well for Christmas. We are truly blessed to live in such a community.

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd presents ‘A Christmas Reflection’: Prayers and Candle Lighting Ceremony. Led by the Very Rev. Ultan McGoohan, Rev. Canon Ian Horner and Rev. John O’Donnell on this Thursday, December 8^th at 8.30pm at the old Post Office on Main St, Bailieborough. Everyone welcome.

Bailieborough Group of Parishes: Christmas Services: Saturday 10^th December

11am 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.

Saturday 17th December: 2-4pm in Bailieborough Hall –‘Messy Church’.  All the usual elements of Church put together in an unusual way for the whole family to enjoy together.

Sunday 18^th December: 10:30am in Shercock,‘Carols for All’ – A fun carol service suitable for all ages.

1:30pm in Mullagh, ‘Carols for All’– A fun carol service suitable for all ages.

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

Saturday 24^th December – Christmas Eve:

7pm Mullagh- Holy Communion.

8:30pm Shercock – Holy Communion.

Sunday 25thDecember – Christmas Day:

10:00am Bailieborough – Holy Communion.

11:30am Knockbride – Holy Communion.

Society of Saint Vincent DePaul: Annual Christmas Appeal: This appeal takes place on Saturday, 10^th and Sunday 11^th December 2022. The St. Anne’s Conference offers support and friendship, on a confidential basis, to those in Bailieborough, Knockbride, Shercock and Tierworker who request help and who are in need. Assistance is given towards the cost of food, heating, education and household related expenses. The Conference can be contacted via ‘Feeephone 1800 677 777. Christmas time puts particular pressure on Conference finances and hence our Special Appeal at this time. Thank you for your support and generosity and good wishes for Christmas and the year ahead.

Bridge Club: The Bridge club meets every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. in the Bailie Hotel.

New members welcome. Contact: bridgeclubbailieborough@gmail.com or telephone 042-9667944.

Free ‘Drop-In’ Service : The Bailieborough Development Association would like to offer a ‘Free Drop-In Service of Assistance’, regarding online services and filling out of forms, between 2pm and 4pm on Friday afternoons. This service will be offered at the Bailieborough Business Centre. All welcome.

Christmas Rambling House: Christmas Rambling House in Royal Breffni Tierworker, on Friday the 9th December everybody welcome, please come early and enjoy music, singing and story telling.

Water Mains Flushing: The Dhuish Group Water Scheme are flushing the lines over a two week period, until  December 19^th.  Any queries, please contact 087 6293035.

Christmas Day Swim: The 29^th  Annual Bailieborough Christmas Day Swim is back this year! The swim commences at 12.30pm, sharp on Christmas Day at the Town Lake. All funds raised are in aid of MS Cavan. If you would like to take part in the swim or want to fill out a sponsorship card, please contact Mary on 0860688714 or Brendan on 0872758890.

Bailieborough Garden Club ‘Christmas Night’: The Bailieborough Gardening Club, ‘Christmas Night’ takes place in Fox’s Bar, Main Street, on Thursday evening, December 15^th at 8.00pm. There will be a demonstration by Florist, Sadie Gilmore and a Fun Quiz. Tea, coffee, sandwiches, mince pies and lots of spot prizes! €10 subscription. All welcome. If interested, please text Eilish on 086 8273 470.

Deepest Sympathy:  Deepest Sympathy is extended to children, Rosemary, Bridget, Patrick, Kathleen and James, 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, brother Dan Clarke, sisters Mary Daly, Rose Sharry and Bridget Mulvey, extended family and friends on the death of Patrick (Paddy) Clarke, Guildford, Surrey U.K and late of Leiter, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan passed away peacefully in England on Wednesday, 9^th  November, aged 95 years. Patrick was predeceased by his loving wife Kitty, brothers Andrew, Hugh and sister Kitty.

Patrick’s Funeral Mass took place on Saturday, December 3^rd , 2022 in St Anne’s Church, Bailieborough and afterwards Patrick’s remains were laid to rest in St Brigid’s Cemetery, Knockbride West (Tunnyduff).

Sillan Vintage Club: Christmas Tractor Run: The Sillan Vintage Club’s, ‘Christmas Tractor Run’ will take place on this Saturday, December 10^th from The ‘Drop Inn’, Killann. Registration will take place from 3.00pm, refreshments served at 4.00pm and the run will commence at 4.45pm. Light up your vehicle and travel through the local towns! The route will be: Killanns to Shercock, to Kingscourt, to Bailieborough and back to The Drop Inn. €20 entry fee and there will be prizes for the First, second and third, best lit up vehicles.

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.

Cavan /Monaghan Education and Training Board: Adult Guidance and Information, drop-in centre will take place at Bailieborough Library on Thursday, December 8^th, 2022, from 10.00am to 1.00pm. Free and confidential guidance from a Professional Guidance Councillor. FREE advice on return to education and careers!  All welcome.

Bailieborough Celtic A.F.C. :  Calling all mini Messi’s and wannabe Haaland’s

 Soccer training for 8 and 9 year olds takes place on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 7pm, at The Vale soccer grounds. €2 per session. All children welcome.

Any enquiries, just message the Club’s  Facebook page.

Bailieboro Celtic Girls U12 (born 2011/2012) and U14 (born 2009/2010) teams are looking for new girls to join us for the current season.

Have fun, make new friends and become part of a great team sport.

Training every Monday evening 6.15pm at the Vale Soccer grounds.

Bailieborough Youth Cafe: Meetings of the Bailieborough Youth Cafe take place at the Beckscourt Centre every Tuesday evening. Junior (10 to 13 year olds) from 5.00pm to 6.00pm and Senior (13+ year olds) from 6.00pm to 7.00pm. For further information, please contact 087 768 4757 or 087 383 0752.  

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club -Club contacts;U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

Christmas Lights Committee: Santa is coming to Town!: Santa will be coming to town on Saturday, December 3^rd from 2.00pm to 6.00pm, at the Community Centre, Chapel Road. €5 per child and each child gets a gift. All proceeds go to the Bailieborough Christmas Lights Committee.

The Bailieborough Christmas Lights Committee have set up a ‘Go Fund Me’ page to help ensure that the town will have Christmas lights, this year. Just log onto ‘Bailieborough Christmas Lights Go Fund Me’ page and donate whatever sum you wish, to help with the Christmas Lights.

Social Day Centre: The rescheduled Christmas ‘Get Together’ will take place in the Bailie Hotel today, Wednesday, November 23^rd at 3.00pm. Admission is €10 and all are most welcome.

Bridge Club: Results: The winners on Tuesday, November 8^th were:

North/South:Sean Kelleher and Tom Moran.

East/West:Geraldine Columb and Margaret Carolan.

The Bridge club meets every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. in the Bailie Hotel.

New members welcome. Contact: bridgeclubbailieborough@gmail.com or telephone 042-9667944.

Free ‘Drop-In’ Service : The Bailieborough Development Association would like to offer a ‘Free Drop-In Service of Assistance’, regarding online services and filling out of forms, between 2pm and 4pm on Friday afternoons. This service will be offered at the Bailieborough Business Centre. All welcome.

East Cavan Swim Club: Welcome to our new committee for 2022/2023

Joint Chair – Julie Pierce and Elaine Flood,

Secretary- Roisin Taaffe.

Treasurer- Lisa Morris.

Membership and Gala Secretary- Iris Behme.

Children’s Officers- Betty Kelly and Denise Coleman.

PRO/Social Media- Bernadette Moore.

Committee- Petra Longmore, Grainne Mulvey, Martin Redmond.

Looking forward to the year ahead, with plenty of opportunity throughout the year for more parents to get involved with our children’s club.

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd presents ‘A Christmas Reflection’: Prayers and Candle Lighting Ceremony. Led by the Very Rev. Ultan McGoohan, Rev. Canon Ian Horner and Rev. John O’Donnell on Thursday, December 8^th at 8.30pm at the old Post Office on Main St, Bailieborough. Everyone welcome.

Christmas Day Swim Fundraiser : The 29^th  Annual Bailieborough Christmas Day Swim is back this year! Please support the fundraiser in SuperValu, Bailieborough on Friday next, 25^th  November, from 9am-7pm. All funds raised are in aid of MS Cavan. If you would like to help out on this day, or take part in the swim, please contact Mary on 0860688714 or Brendan on 0872758890.

Bailieborough Garden Club ‘Christmas Night’: The Bailieborough Gardening Club, ‘Christmas Night’ takes place in Fox’s Bar, Main Street, on Thursday evening, December 15^th at 8.00pm. There will be a demonstration by Florist, Sadie Gilmore and a Fun Quiz. Tea, coffee, sandwiches, mince pies and lots of spot prizes! €10 subscription. All welcome. If interested, please text Eilish on 086 8273 470.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to children Leonie, Gemma and Ronan and grandchildren, Sean, Emma,Orla and James on the death of Lucy Clarke (née McCaul),Virginia Road, Bailieborough and formerly of ‘The Hideout’, and Co. Monaghan, who passed away peacefully, on Saturday, 12^th  November 2022, in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, surrounded by her family. Lucy was predeceased by her beloved husband Paddy and her brother Philip . She will be deeply missed  by her sons-in law, Brendan and Val, daughter-in-law Carina, her sisters Celia and Joeen, brother Leo, sisters-in-law Breda, Carol, Nora, Agnes and Dympna, nieces, nephews, cousins and a wide circle of friends and neighbours.

Lucy’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Church on Thursday, November 17^th 2022 and afterwards, Lucy’s remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery.

Mainly Music, a fun, interactive music group for preschoolers and their caregivers will take place on Friday mornings from 10am -12noon in the Knockbride Church of Ireland Hall (A82 E377). For parents, grandparents and minders with children and babies under 4. Donation €4. Contact Jenny Horner on 086 342 0299 for more info.

Sillan Vintage Club: Christmas Tractor Run: The Sillan Vintage Club’s, ‘Christmas Tractor Run’ will take place on Saturday, December 10^th from The ‘Drop Inn’, Killann. Registration will take place from 3.00pm, refreshments served at 4.00pm and the run will commence at 4.45pm. Light up your vehicle and travel through the local towns! The route will be: Killanns to Shercock, to Kingscourt, to Bailieborough and back to The Drop Inn. €20 entry fee and there will be prizes for the First, second and third, best lit up vehicles.

Library: Children’s FREE Christmas Workshop here in the Library on Saturday November 26^th  2022 from 10.30am-12.30pm. Places are strictly limited and booking essential at 042 9665779.

The next book the Bailieborough Reading Group will be reading is ‘Savage Her Reply’ by Deirdre Sullivan: A retelling of the favourite Irish fairytale, ‘The Children of Lir’. All are welcome to join us and copies of the book are available in the Library. The book will be discussed at the next Book Club meeting on Tuesday, November 29^th at 6.30pm.

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 Shamrocks GAA /Ladies AGM: The Shamrocks Ladies Agm is taking place next Saturday 26^th  at 6.30 in the Clubhouse. If you would like to nominate anyone for positions, please email by Thursday to : tpbrady65@gmail.com or bailieboroughshamrocks.cavan@lgfa.ie It would be great to see you all there .

Confirmation: Confirmation will be held in St. Anne’s Church on Saturday, March 4^th 2023. St. Felim’s School and St. Patrick’s  School, Shercock will take place at 11.00am and St. Anne’s School at 3.00pm.

Indoor Bowling: Indoor Bowling takes place in the Community Centre, Bailieborough, every Wednesday evening for the Winter months at 8.00pm. New members welcome.

Bailie Hotel: If you have any Bailie Hotel Gift Vouchers, we would kindly ask you to redeem them before Wednesday, the 30^th  November, 2022. Our Gift Vouchers can be used towards any food or beverages. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact one of the girls on reception on 0429665334 or email us on info@bailiehotel.com

Bailieborough Celtic A.F.C. :  Calling all mini Messi’s and wannabe Haaland’s

 Soccer training for 8 and 9 year olds takes place on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 7pm, at The Vale soccer grounds. €2 per session. All children welcome.

Any enquiries, just message the Club’s  Facebook page.

Bailieboro Celtic Girls U12 (born 2011/2012) and U14 (born 2009/2010) teams are looking for new girls to join us for the current season.

Have fun, make new friends and become part of a great team sport.

Training every Monday evening 6.15pm at the Vale Soccer grounds.

Bailieborough Youth Cafe: Meetings of the Bailieborough Youth Cafe take place at the Beckscourt Centre every Tuesday evening. Junior (10 to 13 year olds) from 5.00pm to 6.00pm and Senior (13+ year olds) from 6.00pm to 7.00pm. For further information, please contact 087 768 4757 or 087 383 0752.  

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club –Table Quiz; Our ever popular ‘Table Quiz’ returns on Friday 2^nd  December in The Square Bar, Bailieborough. The quiz, along with its accompanying raffle, forms the majority of our fundraising activity for the year and your continued support is most appreciated. Club gear; For the first time ever, we now have a full selection of club gear, training tops, hats, track suits etc. Monday’s; Senior training 8pm, Bailieborough. Saturday; U7 1pm, U9 2pm, U11 3pm all in Killinkere Hall. Club contacts;U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

Breifne Historical Society will host a lecture by Carmel O’Callahan (Chairperson of Bailieborough Heritage Society)  entitled

‘The children of Michael J. and Margaret McGovern (née Clarke) from Bailieborough’, on Tuesday evening next 15^th  November 2022, in Bailieborough Library at 7 pm. All welcome.

Christmas Lights Committee: A date for your diary …. Sunday 20^th  November.  A ‘Cake Sale and Raffle’  in aid of the Bailieborough Christmas Lights, will take place in The Community Centre, Chapel Road, from 10am – 12.30pm. All donations of baked goods or raffle prizes very welcome.

The Bailieborough Christmas Lights Committee have set up a ‘Go Fund Me’ page to help ensure that the town will have Christmas lights, this year. Just log onto ‘Bailieborough Christmas Lights Go Fund Me’ page and donate whatever sum you wish, to help with the Christmas Lights, this year.

Social Day Centre: An early Christmas ‘Get Together’ will take place in the Bailie Hotel on Wednesday, November 16^th at 3.00pm. Admission is €10 and all are most welcome.

Bridge Club: Results: The winners on Tuesday, October 25^th  were:

1st: Tom Moran and John McGahan.

2nd: Olive Kellett and Rosaleen Keegan.

3rd: Helen Clarke and Kathleen McArdle.

The bridge club meets every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. in the Bailie Hotel.

New members welcome. Contact: bridgeclubbailieborough@gmail.com or telephone 042-9667944.

Please support Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal:

Creches, schools, businesses or individuals can order leaflets and other resources online at www.teamhope.ie or contact local coordinators Hazel Speares 0879903520 or Edna Smith 0876300207.

‘Painting The Town’: The Exhibition by local artist, Maria Jordan O’Reilly is turning into a great success. For those who may have missed it, the display will be on view, today—Wednesday, 9^th November from 4.00pm to 6.00pm and Thursday, November 10^th from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Do come along and have a chat with the artist herself at the Bailieborough Courthouse.

Karate: Karate for children and adults from 7 years of age and up to age 90 takes place in the Community Centre, Chapel Road, Bailieborough every Wednesday evening from 7.00pm to 8.00pm. Improve your self-confidence, flexibility and cardio vascular health. For further details, please contact, the 2019 World Karate Champion and four times European Champion, Philip McCarthy on 085 230 7833.

Free ‘Drop-In’ Service : The Bailieborough Development Association would like to offer a ‘Free Drop-In Service of Assistance’, regarding online services and filling out of forms, between 2pm and 4pm on Friday afternoons. This service will be offered at the Bailieborough Business Centre. All welcome.

East Cavan Swim Club: The Annual General Meeting of the East Cavan Swim Club will take place in the Hotel Bailie on Thursday, November 17^th at 7.00pm. All parents are most welcome to attend.

First Aid Course: A First Aid course, covering CPR using a Defibrillator and choking, will take place  in the side room of the Community Centre, Chapel Road, Bailieborough, commencing on Wednesday, November 9^th from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. This course is certified and participants must be 16 and over. For further information, please contact 086 162 4993.

Deepest Sympathy:  Deepest Sympathy is extended to brother Patsy (Swords), nephews, nieces, grand nephews, grand nieces, relatives and friends on the death of Vincent Clarke, Barrack Street, Bailieborough and formerly Coppanagh, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully at Fairlawns Nursing Home, Bailieborough, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, November 1^st 2022. Vincent was predeceased by his brothers John and Peter and sisters Rose, Maureen, Kathleen and  Philomena.  

Vincent’s Funeral Mass took place in St Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Thursday, November 3^rd  and afterwards, Vincent’s remains were laid to rest in Kingcourt Cemetery.  

Mainly Music, a fun, interactive music group for preschoolers and their caregivers will take place on Friday mornings from 10am -12noon in the Knockbride Church of Ireland Hall (A82 E377). For parents, grandparents and minders with children and babies under 4. Donation €4. Contact Jenny Horner on 086 342 0299 for more info.

Library: The next book the Bailieborough Reading Group will be reading is ‘Savage Her Reply’ by Deirdre Sullivan: A retelling of the favourite Irish fairytale, ‘The Children of Lir’. All are welcome to join us and copies of the book are available in the Library. The book will be discussed at the next Book Club meeting on Tuesday, November 29^th at 6.30pm.

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: Thanks to Cootehill Pony Club for their very generous donation of €1750. They also presented €1750 to Caring for Cara. A great amount of money raised in one day. Thanks again Cootehill Pony Club. 

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.

Regretted Death:   Deepest Sympathy is extended to sons P.J. and Martin, daughters Rosemarie, Catherine, Pauline and Geraldine, daughters-in-law Elaine and Monica, sons-in-law Paddy, Tommy, Seamus and Seamie, brother Michael Tormey, sisters-in-law Lilly Sexton and Mary Tormey, brother in law Barney Marron, 14 grandchildren,11 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends on the death of Bridie Sexton (nee Tormey), Grousehall, Moylett, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan who passed away peacefully at Oakview Nursing Home, Belturbet on Thursday, November 3^rd, 2022.  Bridie was predeceased by her parents Jeff and Katie Tormey, her loving husband Gerard and sisters Ella and Catherine.

Bridie’s Funeral Mass took place in St Mary’s Church, Clanaphilip, Killinkere on Sunday, November 6^th and afterwards, Bridie’s remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. 

Confirmation: Confirmation will be held in St. Anne’s Church on Saturday, March 4^th 2023. St. Felim’s School and St. Patrick’s  School, Shercock will take place at 11.00am and St. Anne’s School at 3.00pm.

Indoor Bowling: Indoor Bowling takes place in the Community Centre, Bailieborough, every Wednesday evening for the Winter months at 8.00pm. New members welcome.

Bailieborough Celtic A.F.C. :  Calling all mini Messi’s and wannabe Haaland’s

 Soccer training for 8 and 9 year olds takes place on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 7pm, at The Vale soccer grounds. €2 per session. All children welcome.

Any enquiries, just message the Club’s  Facebook page.

Bailieboro Celtic Girls U12 (born 2011/2012) and U14 (born 2009/2010) teams are looking for new girls to join us for the current season.

Have fun, make new friends and become part of a great team sport.

Training every Monday evening 6.15pm at the Vale Soccer grounds.

Bailieborough Youth Cafe: Meetings of the Bailieborough Youth Cafe take place at the Beckscourt Centre every Tuesday evening. Junior (10 to 13 year olds) from 5.00pm to 6.00pm and Senior (13+ year olds) from 6.00pm to 7.00pm. For further information, please contact 087 768 4757 or 087 383 0752.  

East Knockbride National School:  Are having their annual Clothes Collection over the next few weeks. Any unwanted, clean, used clothes, etc can be left in the school before Tuesday, 15^th  November 2022. Any queries on items to include etc. please contact the school 042 9660244.

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club -Hurling News 7^th  November 2022Seniors; Final preparations for the league final Cootehill which is scheduled for the 12^th  November. Under 13/15/17; Great to see some of our lads hurling with the county at U13/15/17. They will be ready for intercounty competition in the Spring. Under 11; Games finished for the year, yet the lads continue to work away indoors in Killinkere working on their skills. Under 7/9; The indoor season is well up and running now and the boys are really getting into their stride. Now that most football activity has finished for the year, we encourage our friends in the local GAA clubs to send their boys to winter with the hurlers, the more the merrier! Plenty of room for more. Inter county; Congratulations to all the East Cavan men selected on both the county U20 and Senior squads for the upcoming season. Table Quiz; Our ever popular ‘Table Quiz’ returns on Friday 2^nd  December in The Square Bar, Bailieborough. The quiz, along with its accompanying raffle, forms the majority of our fundraising activity for the year and your continued support is most appreciated. Club gear; For the first time ever, we now have a full selection of club gear, training tops, hats, track suits etc. The week ahead;Monday’s; Senior training 8pm, Bailieborough. Saturday; U7 1pm, U9 2pm, U11 3pm all in Killinkere Hall. Senior league final v Cootehill time and venue tbc. Club contacts;U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.