Christmas Lights Committee: Santa is coming to Town!: Santa will be coming to town on Saturday next, 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.

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.

Vera Bell and Brid Murray receiving the BOR Charity Cup from last year’s winners Kathleen McArdle and Rosaleen Keegan.

Christmas Cake Sale: There will be a Christmas Cake Sale and Coffee Morning in Bailieborough Church of Ireland Parish Hall on Saturday morning next, 3^rd  December from 11am onward.  All welcome, we would love to see you there.

Table Quiz; East Cavan Gaels, Hurling Club’s ever popular ‘Table Quiz’ returns on this Friday 2^nd  December in The Square Bar, Bailieborough. The quiz, along with its accompanying raffle, forms the majority of the Club’s fundraising activity for the year and your continued support is most appreciated. It should be an even better night as a large amount of our Seniors will be there to celebrate, again, their league success!

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.

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.

Water Mains Flushing: The Dhuish Group Water Scheme are flushing the lines over a two week period, starting from Monday next,  December 5^th.  Any queries, please contact 087 6293035.

Christmas Craft Fair: A Christmas Craft Fair will take place on Sunday next, December 4^th in the Community Centre, Chapel Road, Bailieborough. Over 40 crafters, face painting, and all can meet ‘Princess Belle’. Free admission and the event runs from 11am to 6.pm. All welcome.

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, David, Jean and Muriel on the death of their mother, Olive Wray, (née Ross), Knocknarea Villas, Sligo and formerly of Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 20^th  2022 at Sligo University Hospital. Olive was recently predeceased by her beloved husband William (Wilfred). Olive was also predeceased by her brothers, Harry and Eric. Olive will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her son, daughters, son-in-law Brian Allen, daughter-in-law Elizabeth, grandchildren Jennifer, Vicki, Gráinne, Ross, Samuel and Imogen, great-grandchildren Cian, Tom and Addy, niece Rosemary (Australia), relatives, neighbours and many friends. 

Olive’s Funeral Service took place in Saint John’s Cathedral, John Street, Sligo on Wednesday, November 23^rd  and afterwards, Olive’s remains were laid to rest in Saint Anne’s Churchyard, Strandhill, Co. Sligo.

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.

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.

Virginia Show Centre Annual Christmas Fair on Saturday next, 3rd December from 12 to 5pm. Over 50 stalls, all indoor, with a visit from Mrs. Claus and children’s entertainment. Mini tractor or any mode of transport run in aid of the local ‘Jumping Jelly Beans club’ at 2 o’clock approx. Free Christmas floral demonstrations, throughout the day. So come along and get your unique Christmas gifts and entry is free! Special Children attend the ‘Jumping Jelly Beans Club’  in Virginia . They depend on fundraising and that is why the Mini Tractor run funds, are going towards it.

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 -East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 28th November 2022:Seniors;League Champions 2022. Huge congratulations to our Seniors who put in a tremendous performance to secure the title for the very first time and our very first piece of Senior silverware as a club. This in addition to the Spring League victory makes for a significant breakthrough season for the Club. Well done to all and to manager Adam Baldwin for all the hard work which finally got its reward. Onwards and upwards for this group.   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;The work is almost done for the year. Some lads moving up are in Breffni  with the county squad Under 7/9; Our last session will be this Saturday in Killinkere at 12 and 1pm. respectively. Table Quiz; Our ever popular table quiz returns on Friday 2nd 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. It should be an even better night as a large amount of our Seniors will be there to celebrate, again, their league success! Saturday; U7 12pm, U9 1pm, all in Killinkere Hall. Club contacts;U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

Christmas Lights Committee: Sunday next 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.

Annual Remembrance Mass: On Saturday evening next, November 19^th at 7.00pm, in St. Annes Church, we will remember all those who have died in our Parish since November 1^st 2021. Bereaved families are encouraged to attend this Mass, during which the name of your loved one will be read out and prayed for. Parishioners are asked to ensure that parishioners bereaved in the past twelve months know about this Mass and that they know that their presence will be appreciated.

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

Bridge Club: Results: The winners on Tuesday, November 1st were:

North/South: Rosaleen Keegan and Seán Kelleher.

East/West: Teresa O’Reilly and Joy Jameson.

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.

Loughanleagh and Muff Heritage Trust Launch 2022—2032: The Trust would like to extend a word of thanks to those who joined them for the official opening of their redeveloped Picnic Area and Mass Rock on last Sturday week, as well as the local ICA members and the many volunteers, whhelped out on the day. The event served as an opportuinity to launch their 2022—2032 Masterplan. The Trust welcome people to visit www.loughanleagh.com for further information.

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 this Thursday evening, November 17^th at 7.00pm. All parents are most welcome to attend.

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 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.

Deepest Sympathy:  Deepest Sympathy is extended to daughters Eileen and Barbara, sons in law John and Gordon,  cherished grandchildren Emma, Leanne, Rebecca, Kate, Jayne and Rhys, sisters Nora (Cavan) and Agnes (Carrickmacross), sisters in law Dympna, Kathleen, Lucy and Stella, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends on the death of Julia Maguire (nee Clarke), Galbolie, Bailieborough, Co Cavan, who passed away peacefully at Cavan General Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Monday, November 7^th 2022.

Julia was predeceased by her loving husband Peter (Killeshandra), her brothers Paddy, Phil and Frank and sisters Bridgie, Rose and Mary.

Julia’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Thursday, November 10^th and afterwards, Julia’s remains were laid to rest in St. Anne’s 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: A big ‘Thank You’ to all involved in organising the Tunnyduff Tractor Run. €5180 was raised for Bailieborough Cancer Comfort. Your support is greatly appreciated.

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.

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.

Model School Parents Association: The Model School parents Association are holding their Christmas Draw entitled ‘5 Weeks of Elf Madness’! Entry into the draw is €10 per line, for which you are entered into all 5 draws. The first draw is on Tuesday,  November 21^st. Please contact any committee members for further information. 

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.

Parish  Green Group: The Killann Parish ‘Green Group’  was busy last week,  harvesting the seeds in our wild garden. The seeds will be dried out and sown in the Spring. The garden was then mowed.

Bailieborough Mid Summer Festival and Town Events: Unfortunately the  ‘Scary Walk’ event had to be cancelled due to severe water logging and floods around the Town Lake, which had made the area very unsafe for the event.

The organisers are very sorry as they tried everything ensure the event went ahead. Anyone who has already paid will be returned payment as soon as possible.  Thank you to everyone for your help and for trying to make it happen.

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, this year.

Bridge Club: Results: The winners on Tuesday October 18^th  were:

North/South: Margaret Carolan and Bríd Murray.

East/West: Mona McCormack and Tony 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.

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’: ‘Painting The Town’, is the title of  the first solo exhibition of local artist, Maria Jordan O’Reilly. The official opening of the Exhibition will take place  on Friday evening next, November 4^th at 6.30pm in Bailieborough Courthouse. ‘Painting the Town’ is a collection of watercolours inspired by the buildings and shopfronts in Bailieborough. Come and discover if your building has been captured in Maria’s creative style. All welcome.

 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.

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

Deepest Sympathy:  Deepest Sympathy is extended to brothers Noel, Paddy and Oliver, sisters Ann, Catherine and Eithne, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and extended family and friends on the death of Larry Farrell, Curkish, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully, after a short illness, at Cavan General Hospital on Monday, October 24^th, 2022. Larry was predeceased by his mother and father, Teresa and Larry, his sisters Julia and Margaret and his brothers Bernard, Alan and Willie.

It was Larry’s wish that his body be donated to Medical Science. A memorial Mass will be held at a later date. 

Bailieborough Shamrocks G.A.A.: Due to unforseen circumstances we have had to change the Annual General Meeting to Saturday 5^th  November, in the Clubhouse at St. Annes Park, at 6pm. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.  

Mains Flushing: From Irish Water: Mains Flushing may cause intermittent supply disruptions to Curkish Lane, Mountain Road, Bailieborough and the surrounding areas in Co. Cavan. Works are scheduled to take place until 8.00am on Monday, November 7^th, 2022. Please note the following reference number and enter it into the search bar should you wish to obtain an update, CAV00054596.

Lough An Leagh and Muff Heritage Trust: The Lough An Leagh and Muff Heritage Trust are pleased to announce the completion of the redeveloped Picnic and Mass Rock area at Lough An Leagh—a key component of the Group’s 2022-2032 masterplan for the region. The upgraded facility includes– a paved Picnic Area, a converted shelter, auditorium-style seating around the Mass Rock, thoughtful landscaping-incorporating native shrubs and an accessible Viewing Platform.

To celebrate this milestone, the Trust will host an Official Opening Ceremony on Saturday next, November 5^th from 12 noon to 1.00pm. Th event will include a Blessing and a preview of future development projects, followed by light refreshments and entertainment from local musicians, to showcase the newly upgraded space. All are welcome to attend.

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: We have a fun and free art workshop planned for children during the upcoming midterm break.

On Friday, 4^th  November from 2.15pm-4.15pm, children aged 6+ can make a patchwork/collage ‘Magic House’ using lots of different materials.

Places are very limited for this event so booking is essential. Ring us on 042-9665779.

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: Quiz Night : A big thank you to each and everyone who supported our ‘Quiz Night’. To all who attended, gave donations or gave raffle prizes,we say a big “Thank You”.  It was a great success raising €2053.00.  Last but by no means least, thanks to Stanley our quizmaster, who made it all possible and donated the quiz prizes!!

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 children, Ami, Chloe, Katie, Ben and Sean, their mother Lisa, heartbroken parents Peggy and Peter, brothers and sisters, Andrew, Peter, Veronica, Jacqui, Alan, Paula, Samantha and Owen,  partner Samantha, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends both in Dublin and Cavan on the death of  Keiron Keating (Baileborough, Co. Cavan and late of Cabra, Dublin), who passed away  (unexpectedly) at home on Saturday, October 22^nd, 2022.

Keiron’s Funeral Mass took place in the Church of Christ the King, Cabra on Saturday, October 28^th,  followed by cremation at Dardistown Crematorium.   

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. :  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.  

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to daughters ,Ann Marie (Eugene), Gillian (Damien), Sadie (Nigel), sons John and George, brothers Kevin, Joe and Martin, sisters Eileen, Carmel, Ann, Bernadette, Rosaleen and Breda, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends on the death of Mary Nesbitt (nee Clarke), Drumbannon, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away on Saturday, 29^th  October 2022 peacefully at her residence,  surrounded by her loving family. Mary was predeceased by her daughter Pauline. 

A celebration of Mary’s life took place at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan on Monday, October 31^st, followed by cremation. 

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 -Under 7/9; We return Saturday 5^th  November. Club contacts;U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

Bailieborough Represented on the  World Stage in the World Rally Championship (WRC)

It was officially announced last Tuesday morning, that Bailieborough man James Fulton will take a seat alongside Craig Breen in the W.R.C. after the retirement of Paul Nagle last week.

James Fulton from Baileborough, Co Cavan started off ‘on the notes’ with his friend Gary Kiernan almost a decade ago, learned the ropes and has been a specialist navigator since then.

James is well travelled throughout the world, calling notes for many elite drivers, “ it takes an awful lot of commitment. It’s like any sport, if you want to achieve in it, you have to knuckle down and commit to it”.

The role of a navigator requires a degree of fearlessness as well as sharp logistical skills. The behind-the-scenes part of the job is, James says, the most taxing.

James said: “I am delighted to get the opportunity, it’s something that I have been aiming towards for a while now, naturally, like any co-driver to get to the top level.

“I have been working with Craig for quite a while now and I have done a couple of tests in the Ford Puma, so I am really looking forward to developing the relationship with him and the car as well as with the team. I am looking forward to getting stuck into it and doing the best possible job.”

 Craig Breen said, “I have every confidence in James, he’s been on the most recent tests with us and Rally Japan—from the 10^th to the 13^th of November, will give him good experience ahead of next season. Paul [Nagle] will also be joining us in Japan, just to settle everything in and give James plenty of reassurance.

Well done James and we all wish you well in being at the top end of the W.R.C. and continuing the long association, that Bailieborough has in the Rallying world.

Bridge Club: Results: The winners on Tuesday, October 4^th  were:

North/South: Margaret Carolan and Bríd Murray.

East/West: Rosaleen Keegan and Olive Kellett.

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

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

 Halloween ‘Fright Night’: Fright For Your Lights 2022 is happening!

Join us for an evening full of fun and scares the Bailieborough Town Lake from 6.30pm. For tickets please contact Tony at 086-399-3430.

 Bigger and better than ever. Friday the 28^th of October. Suitable for all ages, from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. Contact Tony at 086 399 3430. Car parking available at the Community Centre, Community School or the Church Carpark on the Virginia Road side. No parking available at the event location. Time slots are available every two minutes with groups of 15 allowed per time slot. Tickets are €5 per person. The main sponsor this year is Link Credit Union.

Bailieborough Red Cross: Following the tragic incident in Creeslough, the Creeslough Community Support Fund has been established by the Irish Red Cross in collaboration with An Post and Applegreen to provide rapid and long-term assistance to the Creeslough community.

All donations to this fund will be dedicated to the support of those who have been bereaved, injured, made homeless, or left without an income as a result of the tragedy.

Please donate to the Creeslough Community Support Fund: https://www.redcross.ie/latest-appeals/creeslough/

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.

Deepest Sympathy:  Deepest Sympathy is extended to  daughter Fiona and husband Steve, partner Hugh, grandchildren, sister Jackie (Leixlip, Kildare), brothers Mikie (Clonmore, Whitehall, Tarmonbarry) Ian (Birmingham, UK) and Jody (Slatta, Rooskey), sisters in law, brother in law, nieces, nephews, grandniece, grandnephew, extended family and friendon the death of  Martina Flaherty (nee Gearty), Drumbannon, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan and late of The Green, Lanesboro, Co. Longford, who passed away peacefully at Cavan General Hospital on Wednesday, 12^th October 2022. Martina was predeceased by her parents Michael and Thelma and husband Padraig Flaherty.

Martina’s ‘Mass of the Resurrection’ took place in St Mary’s Church, Lanesborough, Co. Longford on Saturday, 15^th  October and afterwards Martina’s remains were laid to rest in Kilbarry 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: Did you know Bailieborough Library has a book club?

The Book Club meets on the last Tuesday of every month at 6.30pm and all are welcome!!! This month’s meeting is on next Tuesday, October 25^th at 6.30pm, in the Library.

The next book we will be reading is ‘Away With the Penguins’ by Hazel Prior. Copies of this title are available in the Library.

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: A big ‘Thank You’ to East Knockbride National School for their donation of €1000! Your support is greatly appreciated.

 Bailieborough Cancer Comfort are holding a Table Quiz on Friday, October 28^th commencing at 8.30pm. Great prizes on offer. Further details to follow. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

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.

October—Month of the Rosary: The Rosary will be recited at the Grotto on the Virginia Road for the month of October, commencing at 3.00pm (please note the change of time). No Rosary on Saturdays. The small Rosary Group would be delighted to welcome more people to make an effort, just for one month.

Congratulations: Congratulations and Well Done to the Bailieborough Shamrocks U15 boys on winning the Sheild Final against Templeport in St. Annes Park on Saturday last. 

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. : 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.

Well done to our U14 girls on a great 4-1 win against a strong Ballyhaise team last weekend.

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.  

Outdoor Book Club: Outdoor Book Club, Sweet Treat for €4, starting at ‘The Coffee by Bernard’ Dock, on Thursday next, October 27^th at 11.00am, at the Shercock Road entrance to the Castle Lake. Great way of meeting old and new friends in the beautiful setting of the Castle Lake Demense. The plan is to meet up, once a week to discuss and have a chat regarding the chapters you have read and talk about how the story is developing. This group will meet—weather permitting. All welcome.

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 17^th  October 2022:Seniors; SHC Round 3: Cootehill 1-14, East Cavan Gaels 0-10. A disappointing result in appallingly difficult hurling conditions in Cootehill. We matched the champions in most departments but a five minute surge in the first half where they scored 1-2 without reply was enough for the hosts to keep us at arms length. We matched them in most departments but the weather made any effort at fluid hurling difficult for both sides and it became a war of attrition. Outscoring the opposition 8-4 in the second half, as we finally got to grips with the conditions, leads to a lot of “what ifs” but in the end the more experienced outfit prevailed we wish them well in the final and look forward to one more crack at them in the League Final in a few weeks time. Well done lads.

Under 11; Nearing the end of the season with a couple more training sessions before the League final v Cootehill in the coming weeks. Under 7/9; Indoor hurling has returned for the new season every Saturday in Killinkere GAA Hall. Under 7 from 1-2pm and Under 9 from 2-3pm. Great numbers in the first weeks so far. We hope to build on last years success as we head through the Autumn,Winter and Spring all the way to Easter 2023. New players are as always very very welcome. Contact Willie on the number below for further details. The week ahead; Saturday; Under 7 at 1pm Under 9 at 2pm at Killinkere GAA hall. Club contacts;U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

Looking forward to seeing you all at THE 17^th  GALLANT 5KM/10KM CHALLENGE: In aid of St Christopher’s Hospice, Cavan which takes place on Saturday 29^th October 2022. It is so great to be back as it has been three years since our last Challenge and we are so excited. This year’s event will as usual, start and finish at Mac Seains Bar, Cornafean and will be marked out and stewarded along the route to guide you along the way, to whichever distance you decide to participate in. Over the years the Challenge has been an outstanding success, raising €436,000 for this wonderful cause. There will be loads of surprises and craic on the day and it will be a fantastic day for the family.  Entry fee on the day to participate in the Challenge is voluntary. Registration for the Challenge takes place from 12 noon and the Challenge kicks off at 1pm sharp. Anyone wishing to donate to this very worthy cause can do so by leaving donations in the Village Foodstore, Crossdoney.  All donations are greatly accepted. Sponsorship cards or information on the Challenge are available from St Christopher’s Hospice 049-4332999, Ciaran Weir 086-0753309 and the Village Foodstore in Crossdoney. Please COME ALONG and support this worthy cause!!  

Roadworks Completed: The roadworks at the junction of New Road, Church Street and the Cavan Road have now been completed. The improvements should help with the traffic flow at the Model School—especially in the mornings and evenings of the school terms. Pedestrians should also benefit, with the footpaths widened, particularly on the Church of Ireland side.

Harvest Services: Harvest is one of the most special times of year in our churches. The whole community is invited into our churches, and everyone will receive a warm welcome. Sunday 9^th  October in Shercock Parish Church at 3pm.

Congratulations: Congratulations and Well Done to local man, Ciaran Crosby, originally from Curkish and who is now living in England, who completed the London City Marathon in a time of 4.51.48 on Sunday last. Well done, Ciaran!

Bailieborough Bridge Club: Would you like an affordable and enjoyable night out? Our Bridge Club continues every Tuesday night and offers an opportunity to forget the dark dreary days of winter, in the company of fellow card players. We have prizes every week and competitions provide an opportunity to have your name engraved on one of our perpetual trophies.  New members are always welcome. For more information email: bridgeclubbailieborough@gmail.com or telephone 042-9667944.

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.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to son Oliver, daughters Martina and Ann, sister Nancy, son in law Philip, grandchildren Bridget, Fabian, Shane and Emma, brother in law Terry, sister in law Ann, nieces, nephews and extended family, neighbours and friends on the death of  Peggy Reilly (née Dillon) Killagriff, Tierworker, Kells, Co Meath, who passed away peacefully at College View Nursing Home, Cavan on Saturday, October 1^st 2022. Peggy was predeceased by her husband Jimmy.

Peggy’s Funeral Mass took place in St Patrick’s Church, Tierworker on Monday, October 3^rd,  and afterwards, Peggy’s remains were laid to rest in St Anne’s Cemetery, Bailieborough.

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: Chair Exercise Classes Bailieborough Library with Patricia Crimin (nee O’Reilly), free introductory class on Thursday, October 13th2022 from 11am-12.30pm. Phone 086 3679162 or 042 9665779 for more information.

Five Ways to Wellbeing Workshop in Bailieborough Library on

Wednesday, October 12^th at 2.30pm.

The workshop will be delivered by Kim Doherty, Development Officer Mental Health Ireland.

To register: kim@mentalhealthireland or with Bailieborough Library telephone no. 0429665779.

The Five Ways to Wellbeing are simple actions to practice each day to maintain or improve our mental health and wellbeing.

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to daughter Teresa, brothers Paddy, Michael, Martin, Terence, Paul, sisters Mary, Ellen, Jenny, Kathleen, Maggie and Ann, son in law Dan, grandchildren Kieran and Kai, sisters in law, brothers in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends, on the death of Edward McGuinness, Lisdrumskeagh, Shercock and late of Tullawaltra, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, October 1^st 2022.

Edward’s Funeral Mass took place in St Brigid’s Church, Knockbride West (Tunnyduff) on Tuesday, October 4^th and afterwards Edwards remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.   

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd:  Bailieborough Cancer Comfort are holding a Table Quiz on Friday, October 28^th commencing at 8.30pm. Great prizes on offer. Further details to follow.

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.

October—Month of the Rosary: The Rosary will be recited at the Grotto on the Virginia Road for the month of October, commencing at 7.30pm. No Rosary on Saturdays. The small Rosary Group would be delighted to welcome more people to make an effort, just for one month.

Congratulations: Massive congratulations to Andrea O’Reilly and Wellington Ladies on being the first ever Wellington team to win an Australisian Tournament with Bailieborough’s, Andrea O’Reilly scoring a massive 5-08 of their 8-09 v 3-11 victory over South Australia. Andrea also received an All Star award and was named ‘ Player of the Tournament’.  Bailieborough’s  loss is definitely Wellingtons huge gain.

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. : 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.  

Well Done Girls: Another fantastic day for the Bailieborough Shamrocks Camogie Club:  Well done to the U13 camogie girls on winning the Division 1 Championship, when they defeated Laragh in a match played in Stradone on Saturday last. Congratulations to the team and management. A big thank you to Fox’s bar for providing the food for the girls after the game and to Rita for all her hard work. Thanks also to all the parents for the continuous support throughout the year.

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Indoor hurling has returned to Killinkere GAA Hall. Every Saturday. Under 7 from 1-2pm, Under 9 from 2-3pm. Equipment supplied while learning the game with us. €3 per session. Contact Willie Gaughan 086 1649280. This is a regional club so all are welcome from all local communities and GAA clubs.  Contacts; U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.Looking forward to seeing you all at THE 17^th  GALLANT 5KM/10KM CHALLENGE: In aid of St Christopher’s Hospice, Cavan which takes place on Saturday 29^th October 2022. It is so great to be back as it has been three years since our last Challenge and we are so excited. This year’s event will as usual, start and finish at Mac Seains Bar, Cornafean and will be marked out and stewarded along the route to guide you along the way, to whichever distance you decide to participate in. Over the years the Challenge has been an outstanding success, raising €436,000 for this wonderful cause. There will be loads of surprises and craic on the day and it will be a fantastic day for the family.  Entry fee on the day to participate in the Challenge is voluntary. Registration for the Challenge takes place from 12 noon and the Challenge kicks off at 1pm sharp. Anyone wishing to donate to this very worthy cause can do so by leaving donations in the Village Foodstore, Crossdoney.  All donations are greatly accepted. Sponsorship cards or information on the Challenge are available from St Christopher’s Hospice 049-4332999, Ciaran Weir 086-0753309 and the Village Foodstore in Crossdoney. Please COME ALONG and support this worthy cause!!