Bailieborough News. December 13th 2021 . Matthew J. Cullen.

Christmas Masses in St. Annes: With the ongoing Covid situation, once again this will be a different Christmas. Arrangements for St. Annes are as follows: Mass on Christmas Eve at 4.00pm and 7.00pm, Mass on Christmas Day at 10.00am. As happened last year, the 4.00pm Christmas Eve Mass is reserved for older parishioners and people who may feel vulnerable due to Covid. It is not a Mass for children.  The 7pm and 10am Masses are open to everyone. There will be no midnight Mass because it was poorly attended last year. This will be reviewed next year.

Christmas Masses in Killann and Shercock: Christmas Eve: Killann—7.00pm, Shercock—8.30pm.

Christmas Day: Killann—10.00am and Shercock—11.30am.

Christmas Confessions: St. Annes, Bailieborough: Sunday next, December 19th from 3.00pm to 3.50pm, followed by Advent Prayer Service at 4.00pm.

St. Patrick’s Church, Shercock: Wednesday, December 22nd, 10am to 10.30am and 7.00pm to 8.00pm.

Bailieborough Church of Ireland: Christmas Services: Sunday 19th  December 10:30am in Knockbride – ‘Carols Service’ , 2.00pm in Mullagh ‘Carols Service’

7.00pm in Bailieborough ‘Lessons & Carols’.

Christmas Eve 7pm Mullagh, 8:30pm Shercock.

Christmas Day Celebrations: 10am Bailieborough, 11:30am Knockbride.

Sunday 26th December: United Service in Knockbride Church at 11:30am.

Link Credit Union: Annual General Meeting: The Annual General Meeting of the Link Credit Union will take place virtually via the Zoom Platform on Thursday, 16th  December at 7pm.

Regretted Death:  Deepest Sympathy is extended to daughter Denise, sons David, Keneth and Gordon, sister Eva, brothers Roy and Nevie, grandchildren Katie and Taylor, daughter in law Cathy, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends on the death of  Margaret Clarke, (nee Fisher), Woodview, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully, at Cavan General Hospital on Friday, December 3rd 2021. Margaret was predeceased by her husband Aiden. 

 Margaret’s Funeral Service took place in Trinity Presbyterian Church on Monday, December 6th and following which, Margaret’s remains were laid to rest in Urcher graveyard.

Bailieborough Library:

Last few copies of ‘County Cavan and the revolutionary years, 1918-22’ available FREE at the library

FREE and Confidential Adult Guidance and Information Drop In Service.

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

No need to book!

Bailieborough Library on Thursday 16th  December 10am – 1pm.

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

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

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort: ‘Singing Santas’: will be back on the Main Street this Christmas Eve! Please support.

Bailieborough Conference of St. Vincent DePaul: SVP is encouraging you to pop in to your local SVP Vincent’s Charity Shop and donate €5 or more in exchange for an empty toy box and make someone’s Christmas special this year.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to sons Thady and John, daughters-in law Patricia and Karen, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and a wide circle of friends on the death of Frances Clarke, O’Growney Terrace, Kells, Meath / Bailieborough, Cavan who passed away peacefully at at Beaufort House, in her 96th  year, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, December 6th, 2021. 

Frances was predeceased by her parents, husband Owen, brothers Paddy and Johnny, sisters Annie and Bridget, grandson Caiden and daughter-in-law Grainne.

Frances’s Funeral Mass took place in St. St. Colmcilles Church, Kells on Friday, December  with burial afterwards in St. Colmcilles Cemetery.

Advent Prayer Service: A special ceremony to mark the season of Advent, consisting of music, reflections and prayers will be held in St. Annes Church, Bailieborough on Sunday, December 19th at 4.00pm.

Bailieborough Tidy Towns: At the recent Annual General Meeting of the Bailieborough Tidy Towns, the following people are on the committee: Chairperson:  Seamus Rahill. Vice-Chair person: Malcolm Gargan, Secretary: Raymond Clarke, Ass.Sec:  Alan Loughran, Treasurer: Peadar Clerkin, Committee:  Bernie Flynn. Larry Flynn, Rose Mc Cabe and Ciaran McKenna. We wish them well in their endeavours to keep our town clean and tidy along with the many volunteers needed to do so!

East Knockbride National School: Enrolment Applications are available for the 2022/2023 school year.

Please email office@eastknockbridens.ie for details.

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 News. December 6th 2021 . Matthew J. Cullen.

Castle Lake Forest Demense: The Castle Lake committee chaired by Kevin Smith and facilitated by Bailieborough Development Association applied for funding for improved parking on The Cavan Road entrance as it does not currently have adequate parking facilties for the numbers using it.

This project proposes to improve access to the park at this entrance by enhancing carparking facilities just inside the entrance to the park at this location, creating an additional 30 spaces and creating safer and improved access to the forest, lake and trails.

A new 150Sqm family picnic and rest area will also be created along the trails, which will provide a safe, accessible space within which to enjoy the outdoors.

Special thanks to Heather Humphreys department for their continued and ongoing support for Bailieborough and Cavan County Council‘s, Joanne Hayes and John Donohoe for helping us with the application., Sarah O Reilly, County Councillor founder and member of the committee who has brought so much to the area. This latest round of funding represents over €250,000 invested in the forest by the committee over the past 4 years.

Bailieborough Heritage Society: The collection of photographs ‘Portraits of Bailieborough Town’ will be on display in the Courthouse on Lower Main Street, Bailieborough on the following dates and times:  Wed.8th December –11am to 4pm. Thur. 9th December– 10am to 2pm. Fri. 10th December–11am to 4pm. Sat. 11th December –11am to 4pm. Sunday 12th December– 2pm to 4pm. Closing day.

The Saint Vincent DePaul Annual Christmas Appeal: takes place this year on December 11th and 12th. We thank you for your ongoing generosity. Your support can be given in several ways: by the usual collection boxes outside Churches or by taking the Blue prepaid envelopes, which are available in Church porches or on the collection tables outside the Churches. All monies donated via these envelopes will be returned to the local SVP Conference, to provide much needed support to those in need in our community.

Link Credit Union: Annual General Meeting: The Annual General Meeting of the Link Credit Union will take place virtually via the Zoom Platform on Thursday, 16th  December at 7pm. You can register your interest in attending by emailing agm2021@linkcu.ie by 5.30pm on Friday, 10th  December.

Our calendar competition has been judged and we can now announce that this years winner is Kevin Gorman from Bailieborough.

Kevin’s fantastic image of The Town Lake in Bailieborough will feature on the front of the Link Credit Union 2022 calendar.

We had some fantastic entrants this year some of which will feature throughout the calendar.

Our calendar will be available mid-December. Keep an eye out for further updates.

Regretted Death:  Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Joan, sons John and Noel, sister Johanna and adored grandchildren Caoibhe and Barry, great grandchildren Ben, Bonnie and Alex, John’s partner Ciara, daughter-in-law Angie, grandson in law Ali, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours on the death of Matthew McCabe, (Mattie) – (Goatstown and formerly of Kilnacross, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan) who passed away peacefully, in his 98th year at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin on Wednesday, November 24th, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Mattie was predeceased by his brothers, sisters and daughter-in-law Veronica. Mattie’s Funeral Mass took place in the Church of the Holy Cross, Dundrum on Tuesday, November 30th  followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. 

Bailieborough Library: Library FREE online Clayotic workshop on Saturday December 11th,2021. Collect your Clayotic pack at the Library while stocks last, and log on to make a beautiful Christmas decoration. Hurry before they are all gone!

Why not visit the Library on Saturday December 11thand spend some quality FREE Family time. Lots of new stock on offer and great Christmas books. Free WIFI, colouring pages, online story time and FREE online Clayotic workshop.

Last few copies of ‘County Cavan and the revolutionary years, 1918-22’ available FREE at the library

FREE and Confidential Adult Guidance and Information Drop In Service.

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

No need to book!

Bailieborough Library on Thursday 16th  December 10am – 1pm.

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

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

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Rose, sons and daughters Bernie (Simon), Paul, Laurence Junior (Lydia), John (Karen), Kathleen, Sharon (Paudie), Cathal (Michelle), Brendan (Nicola), brothers, sister, grandchildren, sons in law, daughters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends on the death of Larry Gillick, Drumooslin, Bailieborough, Co Cavan who passed away peacefully, at Cavan General Hospital, on Friday,  November 26th  2021, surrounded by his family.

Larry’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Church on Tuesday, November 30th and afterwards, Larry’s remains were laid to rest in St. Anne’s Cemetery.  

Advent Prayer Service: A special ceremony to mark the season of Advent, consisting of music, reflections and prayers will be held in St. Annes Church, Bailieborough on Sunday, December 19th at 4.00pm.

East Knockbride National School: Enrolment Applications are available for the 2022/2023 school year.

Please email office@eastknockbridens.ie for details.

Bailieborough’s Fittest Family!!: This event will take place on Sunday next, December 12th, commencing at 12 noon from the Chapel Road Car Park. Registration will take place from 11am onwards. Entry fee is €5, per person. All Families, Groups, Individuals, Clubs and Teams are invited to participate. All welcome, fun and refreshments afterwards. New routes, more prizes, more fun!!

East Cavan Gaels: Juvenile Hurling: 

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

Club contacts;

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

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

Bailieborough Group of Parishes:

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

Helping our Homeless: Christmas Collection: Bailieborough Tesco Store from 10am to 5.00pm on Saturday, December 11th

Any donations of the following items will be greatly appreciated: non-perishable food, toys, clothes, toiletries and shoe boxes.

Deepest Sympathy:Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Edel, son Garret, daughter Lisa, daughter-in-law Deborah, son-in-law Arron, grandchildren Tammy, Shane, T.J, Jack and Sarah, brother Michael, sisters Maeve and Antoinette, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends on the death of Gerry Callaghan, Carnaville, Moynalty, Kells, Co. Meath/ Tierworker, Co. Cavan, who passed away suddenly at his residence on Monday, November 22nd 2021.

Gerry’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Mary’s Church, Moynalty on Saturday, November 27th and afterwards, his remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

Bailieborough Shamrocks G.F.C.: Our Juvenile Boys AGM will take place on Saturday next, 11th  December in the Clubhouse at 7pm. Please use sanitisers, wear masks, have covid Certs and wear coats as windows will be open. We’ll see you all there !

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 News. November 29th 2021 . Matthew J. Cullen.

Bailieborough Heritage Society: The collection of photographs ‘Portraits of Bailieborough Town’ will be on display in the Courthouse on Lower Main Street, Bailieborough on the following dates and times: Saturday 4th December from 11am to 4pm. Opening day. Sunday 5th December -2pm to 4pm. Monday 6th December– Closed all day!! Tues.7th December–12 to 4pm. Wed.8th December –11am to 4pm. Thur. 9th December– 10am to 2pm. Fri. 10th December–11am to 4pm. Sat. 11th December –11am to 4pm. Sunday 12th December– 2pm to 4pm. Closing day.

Christmas Lights: The Christmas lights were switched on over the weekend and have brought an air of festive spirit to our town, in these strange times. New lights have been added to the display and the Christmas Lights Committee are to be highly commended for all their hard work.  The  Christmas lights this year is a collective effort of people in our town and highlights the desire to revive it! The number of people who helped out is huge and gave vast amount of their time from assembling, erecting and electricians to wire them and to the teleporter drivers. A massive thank you to all. Christmas spirit and community spirit is alive and well in Bailieborough and we wish you all, a happy and peaceful Christmas!

 Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to children Sean, Micheal (Helen), Brendan (Mary), Ned (Roza), Cathal (Anto), Martin (Sharon), Helene (Gerard), Kevin (Gail), Philip (Marian), Raymond (Louise), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters Bridie and Rita, sister-in-law Janet, brother-in-law Paddy, nieces, nephews and long life friend Patricia, relatives and friends on the death of Clare Carolan, Thomas St., Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully at Cavan General Hospital on Wednesday, November 17th 2001, surrounded by her loving family. Clare was predeceased by her husband Michael, daughter Anne, sisters May and Eileen and brother Sean. 
Claire’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Church on Saturday, November 20th and afterwards her remains were laid to rest in St. Anne’s Cemetery.  

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

East Cavan Swim Club: Congratulations to members Billie Jean, Lian and Anna , great swimming and achievement to swim national Community Games for Co. Cavan.

Well done to Billie Jean who has just joined our club and swam Freestyle, to Lian who reached the Butterfly final today, coming 7th, and to Anna also reaching the Breaststroke final and securing a 4th place medal.

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

FREE and Confidential Adult Guidance and Information Drop In Service.

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

No need to book!

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

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

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

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to partner Mary (Hennigan), (Roscommon Town), siblings, Jerry, David, Nataniel and Dorothea Shultz, step daughters, Frances and Noilin, sisters and brother in law, nieces, nephews, relatives,  exceptional neighbours and friends on the death of  Walter Van der Merwe, Lisdonan, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, Roscommon Town and Native of South Africa, who passed away suddenly at his residence on Wednesday, November 17th, 2021. Walter was pre-deceased by his loving wife Petronella and his cherished daughter Lizette .

A celebration of Walters life took place at Lakelands Funeral Home and Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan, on Saturday, November 20th followed by cremation. 

East Knockbride National School: East Knockbride National School would like to thank everyone for their support in their recent clothes collection.

Enrolment Applications are available for the 2022/2023 school year.

Please email office@eastknockbridens.ie for details.

East Cavan Gaels: Juvenile Hurling:  Preparations in full swing for the table quiz next Friday in Nixys in Bailieborough starting at 9.30. Looking forward to seeing you there.

We give most gracious thanks to our sponsors and we encourage you to support them where you can.

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

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

Club contacts;

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

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

Christmas Craft and Gift Fair: A Christmas Craft and Gift Fair will take place in the Bailie Hotel on  this Sunday, December 5th from 11.00am to 6.00pm. Lots of stands, foods and other items that may make your Christmas shopping easier! Open to all and free admission.

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

Bailieborough Group of Parishes:

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

Outdoor Funding: Great to see that the Castle Lake Bailieborough has received funding of €101,732 to improve access, parking, trails and the overall visitor experience at the Castle Lake Forest.

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

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

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

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to daughters Ursula, Marlainea, Jolene and friend Edith, grandchildren Ciarán, Luke, Aoife, Ethan and Saibh, sons-in-law, brothers Hughie and John, sister Anna and extended family, neighbours and friends on the death of Paddy Coleman, Fairgreen Park, Mullagh and formerly Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully, at Cavan General Hospital.on Tuesday, November 16th, aged 71 years. Paddy was predeceased by his beloved wife Mary and baby son Patrick.  

Paddy’s Funeral Mass took place in St Kilian’s Church, Mullagh,on Friday, November 19th  followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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 News. November 22nd 2021 . Matthew J. Cullen.

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

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

Grubs Up Homeless Services.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FREE and Confidential Adult Guidance and Information Drop In Service.

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

No need to book!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Go raibh maith agat!

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

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

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

Club contacts;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bailieborough Group of Parishes:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd  Committee is available to help cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information, contact: Edel Fox 086 1004030.

Bailieborough News. November 15th 2021 . Matthew J. Cullen.

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

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

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to children,

Marian, Maurice, Seamus, Joan, Carmel, Una and Kevin on the death of James McConnell, Rathfarnham, Dublin / Bailieborough, Cavan who passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the care of Tallaght University Hospital on Saturday, November 6th 2021.  James was the beloved husband of the late Joan and much loved and proud grandfather to Alan, Niamh, Donal, Avril, Sean, Patrick, Christopher, Nicola and Thomas and great-grandfather to James, Caoimhe, Tom and Sadhbh. Sadly missed by his, sons/daughters-in-law/partner George, Sharon, John, Helen and Daniel, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Jame’s Funeral Mass took place in the Church of the Holy Spirit, Ballyroan on Wednesday, November 10th  followed by burial in Kilmashogue Cemetery, Edmondstown.  

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

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

Volunteers from local community groups needed.

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

Refreshments will be served throughout the morning!

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

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

Bailieborough Library:

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

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

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

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Maeve, children, Niall, Sharon and Michelle and grandchildren, Rachel, Molly, Niamh, Orlaith, Lydia, Charlie and Erin on the death of Peter McCabe (Retired Garda Sergeant, Lucan, County Dublin and formerly Tierworker, Bailieboro / Kells), who passed away peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of Griffeen Valley Nursing Home, Lucan on Tuesday, November 9th 2021. Sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughters, grandchildren, sons-in-law Kevin and Bob, daughter-in-law Tracey, sisters, brothers, cousins, nieces, nephews, neighbours and large circle of friends.

Peter’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Patrick’s Church, Esker on Saturday November 13th   followed by burial in Esker Cemetery.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Club contacts;

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

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

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

If you require a motions form please contact Mark Gilsenan on secretary.bailieborough.cavan@gaa.ie.

Motions need to be submitted on or before November 19th , there will be no motions accepted after this date.

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

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

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

Drumkeery Group Water Scheme: Flushing of the lines has commenced and will continue over the next ten days. Any queries, please contact 086 046 6188 or 087 169 5513.

Well Done: Well done to Leanne Kiernan who scored once again in last Sunday’s 2—0 away win over league leaders Durham. This result now puts Liverpool Ladies top of the division and also it is Leanne’s seventh goal in the last seven games! Also last week, Leanne received the Standard Chartered ‘Liverpool Ladies Player of the Month Award’ for October. Well done Leanne, onward and upward!

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

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

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

Bailieborough Group of Parishes:

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

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd  Committee is available to help cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information, contact: Edel Fox 086 1004030.

Bailieborough News. November 8th 2021 . Matthew J. Cullen.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bailieborough Library:

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

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

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

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

Volunteers from local community groups needed.

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

Refreshments will be served throughout the morning!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Club contacts;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bailieborough Group of Parishes:

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

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd  Committee is available to help cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information, contact: Edel Fox 086 1004030.

Bailieborough News. November 1st 2021 . Matthew J. Cullen.

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

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

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

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

Bailieborough Tidy Towns.A.G.M . The Bailieborough Tidy Towns Annual General Meeting will take place in the Bailie Hotel on Monday, November 22nd  at 8 pm. All welcome. If you want hanging baskets in town and flowers planted ,help is needed. Come along to the A.G.M. and volunteer to water red pots ,weed flower beds or litter pick .All help appreciated.

Beauty dies where litter lies.

Centenary Commeration: A Centenary Commeration for the late Paddy Smith TD will take place this Friday, 5th  November at 2.30 pm in West Knockbride. Graveside Oration by An Taoiseach Mr Micheal Martin.

Everyone welcome.

Public health guidelines apply at this event and we recommend social distancing and facial coverings as appropriate.

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to children Avril, Gordon and Lorna, sisters, Lynn, Irene and Millie, in-laws Tom, Michael, Jean and Sarah on the death of Audrey Rogers (nee Kells) Duneena, Baileboro, Co. Cavan and formerly of Ballymacgauran, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 23rd 2021.. Audrey was predeceased by her husband Edwin. Audrey will also be sadly missed by her grandchildren, Aaron, Natalie, Rebecca, Tommy,  Alan, Jack and Adrian, nieces, nephews, relatives and many, many friends.

It was Audrey’s wish that her body would be donated to Medical Science.

 A Memorial service in remembrance of Audrey’s life  took place in Bailieborough Parish Church on Saturday, 30th of October. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Leanne keeps up her fine form: Bailieborough native and Liverpool F.C. Player, Leanne Kiernan kept up her fine form of late, when she scored both goals in Liverpool’s 2—0 win over Lewes on Sunday last. This fine performance earned Leanne another ‘Player of the Match’ Award.

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

Club contacts;

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

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

Bailieborough Creative Hub: Our Exhibition ‘Under Cavan Skies’ is open to view in Bailieborough Library during normal operating hours.

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

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

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

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

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

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

East Knockbride NS Parents Association: Clothes Collection

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

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

Bailieborough Group of Parishes:

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

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd  Committee is available to help cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information, contact: Edel Fox 086 1004030.

Bailieborough News. October 18th 2021 . Matthew J. Cullen.

Halloween ‘Fright Night’: Halloween fright night is back this year. Bigger and better than ever. Friday the 22nd  of October. All Covid guidelines will be in place. Suitable for all ages, from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. Pre-booking only. Contact Tony at 086 399 3430. Car parking available at the Community Centre, Community School or the Church Carpark on the Virginia Road side. No parking available at the event location. Time slots are available every two minutes with groups of 15 allowed per time slot. Tickets are €5 per person. The main sponsor this year is Link Credit Union.

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

Congratulations and Well Done: Congratulations and Well Done to the Bailieborough Shamrocks Senior Ladies squad and management on winning the Intermediate Football Championship title on Saturday last, in Kingspan Breffni Park when they defeated near neigbhours, Kingscourt by 5—11 to 2—8. Lots of hard work went into this achievement and after trying very hard for the last few years—with a few disappointments along the way—the Girls finally managed to bring home the silverware. Well done also to Andrea Reilly who received the ‘Player of the Match’ award. The Girls next outing is in the Ulster Club Championship, when they will play the Tyrone champions at the end of this month.

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

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Nancy, sons Kieran (Caroline), Michael (Teresa), daughters Ann (Tommy) and Rosa (Mickey), grandchildren Andrew, Rebecca, Liam, Kian, Lucas, Tadhg, Leon and Aimee, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends on the passing of Patrick Farrell, Church St. Bailieborough, Co.Cavan who passed away peacefully, at his residence surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, October 12th , 2021.

 Patrick was predeceased by his father Peter, mother Rose, brother Peter,  sisters Bridget-Mary, Patricia, Frances and Margaret.

Patrick’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Chapel on Thursday, October 14th and afterwards Patrick’s remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery. 

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

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

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

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

First Holy Communion : Congratulations to: Cailan Clarke, Emma Clarke, Ryan Clarke, Keegan Collins, Noah Fitzgerald, Eugene Lynch, Liam McCormack, Jack McCrossan, Eva Meehan, Georgie O Reilly, Ronan Rogers, Archie Smith, Patrick Smith and Meabh Taaffe on making their First Holy Communion in West Knockbride Church last week.

‘Cherished Captures’: Last chance to view local photographer’s, Ollie Gargan’s first solo photo exhibition upstairs in the Library, until Tuesday next, October 26th  during Library opening hours. Current government Covid guidelines will be strictly adhered to. Well worth a visit!

Another Goal for Leanne: Local girl Leanne Kiernan was on the scoresheet again for Liverpool Ladies in their 1—1 draw against Aston Villa Ladies in the Women’s F.A. Cup last Wednesday evening. That’s 4 goals now in the last three games for the Bailieborough native.

Charity ‘Bedpush’:  Local woman, Orla Dean and friends will be doing a ‘Bed Push’ from Shercock to Bailieborough on Sunday, November 7th to help raise funds for two very worthy Charities, ‘Sosad’ Cavan and ‘Grubsup’ Homeless Services. If you would like to donate, please look up the Go Fund Me page on Facebook.

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

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

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

Bailieborough Library:

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

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

East Cavan Gaels: Juvenile Hurling: A good few of our local football club friends are now wrapping up their Under 7 and Under 9 football programmes after what was, thankfully, a fairly busy year in the circumstances. It could be a good opportunity for those to try out indoor hurling with us over the winter to see if the game of hurling is for you. Some of our best hurlers play football so the skills are easily transferable while continuing physical activity, as well as being still out with their friends. Come and give it a go. Every Saturday 3 and 4pm for U7 and U9 respectively. Equipment supplied while learning.

Club contacts;

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

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

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

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

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd  Committee is available to help cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information, contact: Edel Fox 086 1004030.

Bailieborough News. October 11th 2021 . Matthew J. Cullen.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Any Queries, contact 086-8156532.

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

Halloween ‘Fright Night’: Halloween fright night is back this year. Bigger and better than ever. Friday the 22nd  of October. All Covid guidelines will be in place. Suitable for all ages, from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. Pre-booking only. Contact Tony at 086 399 3430. Car parking available at the Community Centre, Community School or the Church Carpark on the Virginia Road side. No parking available at the event location. Time slots are available every two minutes with groups of 15 allowed per time slot. Tickets are €5 per person. The main sponsor this year is Link Credit Union.

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

Bailieborough Library: Competition time!!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Club contacts;

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

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

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

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd  Committee is available to help cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information, contact: Edel Fox 086 1004030.

Bailieborough News. October 4th 2021 . Matthew J. Cullen.

Community Centre: St Anne’s Community Centre has been freshly painted and is now looking fabulous inside and out. For bookings contact the parish office. Thanks to Breffni Clarke and the CES scheme for all their hard work.

Well Done: Well done to local girl Leanne Kiernan whose two goals on Sunday last for Liverpool against Coventry United, earned her the ‘Player of the Match’ Award—and a great start to her Liverpool career.  This result means that Liverpool WFC are in third position in the League, just 2 points behind the leaders.

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

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

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to children, Elizabeth, James, Shirley, Gordon and Grace on the death of their mother, Joan Fisher who passed away peacefully on Thursday 23rd  September 2021 at the Ulster Hospital, Dundonald. Joan was originally from the Stonewall, Bailieborough. Joan will be missed by her children, daughter-in-law Suzie, sons-in-law Ron and Richie and grandchildren Samantha, Andrew, Rosie, Harry and Matthew, relatives and friends. Joan was predeceased by her husband James. Joan’s Funeral Service was held at St Donard’s Parish Church, Beersbridge Road on Tuesday, 28th  September with burial afterwards in Urcher Graveyard, Bailieborough, Co Cavan. 

Dhuish Group Water Scheme: Dhuish Group Water Scheme are continuing to flush the lines until the end of next week. Any queries, please contact 087 6293035.

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

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

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

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

Trad Music Classes: Youth Trad music classes return to East Cavan after a 15 month hiatus. The local Comhaltas branch in Killinkere are delighted to announce that classes are returning again on Friday October the 8th from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
Instruments include Button Accordion, Flute, Banjo, Mandolin, Bodhrán and Tin Whistle – all available at beginner & intermediate levels.
Tutors include multi All Ireland Fleadh champions Shane Walsh, Brian Kelly and Patrick McGrane.
Registration will take place at The Centre in Killinkere. All newcomers are more than welcome. Call Breffni on 0871225465 for further info.

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

Any Queries, contact 086-8156532.

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

Halloween ‘Fright Night’: Halloween fright night is back this year. Bigger and better than ever. Friday the 22nd  of October. All Covid guidelines will be in place. Suitable for all ages, from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. Pre-booking only. Contact Tony at 086 399 3430. Car parking available at the Community Centre, Community School or the Church Carpark on the Virginia Road side. No parking available at the event location. Time slots are available every two minutes with groups of 15 allowed per time slot. Tickets are €5 per person. The main sponsor this year is Link Credit Union.

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

Bailieborough Library: Competition time!!

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

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

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

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

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

Congratulations and Well Done: Congratulations and well done to the Shamrocks Senior Ladies side who qualified for the Intermediate Championship final on Sunday last when they won by Bailieborough Shamrocks 5-10 v 2-04 Castlerahan/Denn. The Ladies will now play Kingscourt in the final. 

East Cavan Gaels: Juvenile Hurling:

After a long 18 month enforced absence we are BACK!

Juvenile indoor hurling has resumed—every Saturday— in our new venue of Killinkere GAA Hall.

Under 7 from 3-4pm.

Under 9 from 4-5pm.

Cost; €3 each per week.

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

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

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

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

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd  Committee is available to help cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information, contact: Edel Fox 086 1004030.