Niamh Crosby Easter Sunday, Memorial Bike Run:

We are organising a motorbike run and fundraising for St James Hospital, the hospital in which Niamh got excellent care from her doctors and nurses during her illness.

The money raised will go toward the kit out of a family comfort room in Niamh’s memory and also go towards much-needed equipment that will help other patients through their treatment and care.

The motorbike run will be held on Sunday next, Easter Sunday 17^th  April.

Registration starts at 10 am at Enagh House Virginia/Bailieborough Rd A82E5D8, and the run will commence at 12pm. All bikes Welcome

We have also set up a Go fund me which you can donate to.

https://gofund.me/e8a9e894

Congratulations: A huge congratulations to local man Kevin Carolan who was successful on his walk with Charlie Bird, his friend of recent times. He walked side by side with Charlie to the top, amazing achievement, well done Kevin. Kevin thanks people for all donations on line and all private donations also.

Irish Red Cross -Bailieborough Branch : 

We are running a Public First Aid course in April/May – if anyone is interested please contact Julie on 086 -8968928. This course will run subject to numbers.

Library: The next book the Bailieborough Reading Group will be reading is ‘Girl A’ by Abigail Dean.

The title will be discussed on Thursday May, 5^th  from 6.30-7.30 pm.

All are welcome and copies of this title will be available in the Bailieborough Branch shortly.

Libraries Ireland have teamed up with the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth so that every child starting school, can get a First 5 Ireland Little Library Book Bag!

Each bag includes stories about back to school, a library card, and library card wallet.

Drop into your library to get yours today! Please note that bags will be available at your local library in Cavan from Monday, 25^th  April.

 Easter Ceremonies at St. Annes:

Holy Thursday: Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7.00pm.

Good Friday Prayer Service: John Paul Award students of the Bailieborough Community School will lead a special Prayer Service of the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday 15^th  April at 12 noon in St. Anne’s Church. All students are invited and are welcome to come with their parents, friends or younger siblings.

The Lord’s Passion at 3.00pm.

Holy Saturday: Easter Vigil at 8.00pm.

Easter Sunday: Mass of the Lord’s Resurrection at 10.00am.

Easter Confessions: Will take place on Wednesday, April 13^th immediately after 7.00pm Mass in St. Annes for individual confessions. 

Visitation of the Sick: Fr. Ultan has just recovered from Covid and out of caution, will not visit the housebound as planned, this week. Visits will take place during the first week in May.

Ukraine Appeal: Thank You to the Parishioners who contributed to the recent Diocesan Ukraine Appeal— €3,080 was collected.

Bailieborough Shamrocks LGFA and Camogie Clubs : The Shamrocks Ladies Football and Camogie Clubs are holding an Easter Cake Sale in the Community Centre on Easter Sunday morning, 17th April, 10am – 12pm. Please come along and support. 

Bailieborough Church of Ireland: Easter Services: Wednesday 13thApril

8:00pm, Bailieborough – A Service of Remembrance and Recognition for Covid-19 and the war in Ukraine.

Good Friday 15thApril: 7:00pm Shercock Church and 8:40pm Mullagh Church.

Easter Sunday 17thApril: 6:20am Sunrise Service, Bailieborough Church.

10:00am Easter Communion, Knockbride Church.

Irish Red Cross: UKRAINE CRISIS APPEAL: Countless lives in Ukraine are being torn apart by violence and insecurity. Displacement, trauma, and separation from loved ones, will have devastating consequences on the people of Ukraine.

Please donate now if you can. Red Cross teams are on the ground to provide those affected with food, medicine, shelter, and water. With your support, we will also assist those displaced by conflict.

To donate, visit https://www.redcross.ie/latest…/ukraine-crisis-appeal/. You can also donate to the IRC appeal for Ukraine in your Revolut App.

Callaghan’s from Skeagh: Looking for relatives – Cindy Hart and members of her family are travelling to Knockbride from America, for Easter. She is the great granddaughter of Bridget Callaghan from Skeagh, Knockbride, daughter of William and Susan Callaghan. Bridget emigrated to America prior to 1903 and was joined by her sisters Margaret, Susan and Mary. When their mother Susan died in 1919, James her son was present.I would be grateful for any information on this family. As a child she recalls photos of a cousin Lizzie Callaghan from Knockbride. Thank you, Carmel 0872244159.

Easter Ceremonies at Knockbride East and West Churchs:

HOLY THURSDAY: East Knockbride 7.00 pm, West Knockbride 8.30 pm.

GOOD FRIDAY: East Knockbride 3.00 pm, West Knockbride 6.00 pm.

HOLY SATURDAY: West Knockbride 7.30 pm.

EASTER SUNDAY: East Knockbride 10.00 am.

EASTER CONFESSIONS: Holy Saturday 16^th  April in West Knockbride Church (Tunnyduff) from 3.00 to 4.00 pm.

Loughanleagh and Muff Heritage Trust are holding their Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, May 4^th at 7.30pm, in the Loughanleagh Heritage Centre (adjacent to the Picnic Area). All welcome.

Bailieborough Craft Club: Meetings take place every Friday, upstairs in the Library from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Looking forward to seeing everyone and new members most welcome.            

Walk, Jog or Run: Bailieborough Chapel Carpark, Chapel Road (Lakeside), every Monday and Wednesday from 8.00pm to 9.00pm, for all levels of fitness. Other activities available—weather permitting. For further information, please contact Tony at 086 399 3430. Have fun while keeping fit. Everybody welcome.  

Bailieborough Men’s Shed: Men’s Shed is open every Tuesday morning from 10am till 1pm at the Beckscourt Centre. New members are always most welcome.  

The Brickx Club: The Brickx Club will take place on Thursday, April 14^th in Bailieborough Parish Hall from 10.00am to 1.00pm. All 4 to 12 year olds welcome. Please text Kathy on 086 1700 215 to book your place or for further information.  

Rhythmic Dance Twirlers: Beginner classes take place every Wednesday evening from 5.00pm to 6.00pm, in the Courthouse, Lower Main St, Bailieborough. Boys and girls aged 4 and up, are welcome to join us. Contact, Kelly Clarke for further information.  

TUNNYDUFF SCHOOL: The Clothes Bank at St. Brigid’s National School, Tunnyduff, is available for use by all members of the community. As this facility generates welcome income for the school, we would very much appreciate your support.  

Fund Raising Table Quiz: In Aid of Cavan Cystic Fibrosis and Down Syndrome North-East Centre Carrickmacross will take place in Gallonray House, Maudabawn H16X409 on this Friday evening, April 15^th 2022 at  9.30pm. Table of 4, €20 Everyone welcome! Refreshments served.

Darkness into Light, Bailieborough: With things getting a lot closer to normal we can all look forward to Darkness into Light 2022. Save the Date – 7th May 2022 4.15am! Registration February 2022. Details to follow soon. Early Bird reduced rates for ‘Darkness Into Light’ are available until Thursday 31^st  March. Sign up today to ensure you get your iconic Darkness into Light t-shirt in time for the event.  

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News,Under 13/15; Training on Mondays from 7-8pm on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club. Under 11; Training on Mondays from 6-7pm on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club. All training sessions €3 each please.

Under 7/9; Saturday in Killinkere at 1 and 2pm for U7 and U9 respectively.   Membership; A reminder to all that club membership is now due for 2022. Club contacts;U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

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.

Irish Red Cross -Bailieborough Branch :We would like to acknowledge the donation of €1270.00 from the Model School, Bailieborough for the Ukrainian Humanitarian Appeal.

 Julie O Brien, Area Treasurer accepted the cheque from Acting Principal, Myrtle Griffith. Thanks to all the boys and girls for their support.

Another successful fundraiser for the Ukrainian Humanitarian Appeal.

Thanks to Pat Mulchrone Music, Nigel Livingstone and Brendan Jermyan for organising the Dance in The Lavey Inn.  A total of €2792 was raised.

We are running a Public First Aid course in April/May – if anyone is interested please contact Julie on 086 -8968928. This course will run subject to numbers.

Bailieborough Walking Group: Bailieborough Walking Group are hosting a walk in support of the “Climb with Charlie” event on Saturday morning next, 2^nd April at 10.00am. Meeting at Bailieborough Business Centre A82HH58 and walking around the  Castle Lake Forest. All donations raised will go to Irish Motor Neurone Disease and Pieta House, two worthy charities. All welcome.

Library: Artistic Exhibition: ‘Land and Water’, a beautiful exhibition of work by artist Eilish McCann will be on view in the Library until April 9^th during Library opening hours.

The next meeting of the Bailieborough Library Book Club has been postponed until Thursday,  April 7^th  at 6.30 pm.

New readers are always welcome and copies of ‘Exciting Times’ by Naoise Dolan are available in the branch.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to daughters Antoinette, Noreen and Mary, son Thomas, sisters Julia, Agnes, Nora, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, sisters-in-law Lucy and Dympna, nine grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family, neighbours and friends on the death of Rose Smyth (nee Clarke) Relaghbeg, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully at Cavan General Hospital on Friday, March 25^th, 2022.

Rose was predeceased by her husband Phil, daughter Ashling, parents Charles and Bridget, siblings, Bridget, Frank, Mary, Phil and Paddy.   

Rose,s Funeral Mass took place in St Patrick’s Church, Tierworker, on Sunday, March 27^th and afterwards, her remains were laid to rest in Moybolgue Cemetery   

Irish Red Cross: UKRAINE CRISIS APPEAL: Countless lives in Ukraine are being torn apart by violence and insecurity. Displacement, trauma, and separation from loved ones, will have devastating consequences on the people of Ukraine.

Please donate now if you can. Red Cross teams are on the ground to provide those affected with food, medicine, shelter, and water. With your support, we will also assist those displaced by conflict.

To donate, visit https://www.redcross.ie/latest…/ukraine-crisis-appeal/. You can also donate to the IRC appeal for Ukraine in your Revolut App.

Bailieborough Craft Club is returning on Friday next, April 1^st upstairs in the Library. Meeting from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Looking forward to seeing everyone back and new members most welcome.            

Local Man to walk with Charlie Bird: Kevin Carolan will be walking alongside Charlie Bird to the very top of Croagh Patrick, on Saturday next, April 2^nd. Kevin says,”everyday across this country people are battling there own mountains with physical and mental issues”. He’s asking everyone who feels able, to travel to Mayo or do the walk in your own surroundings. A fundraising page has been set up and the link to it is: https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/11426535_kevin-carolan-s-fundraising-page.html

Walk, Jog or Run: Bailieborough Chapel Carpark, Chapel Road (Lakeside), every Monday and Wednesday from 8.00pm to 9.00pm, for all levels of fitness. Other activities available—weather permitting. For further information, please contact Tony at 086 399 3430. Have fun while keeping fit. Everybody welcome.  

Bailieborough Men’s Shed: Men’s Shed is open every Tuesday morning from 10am till 1pm at the Beckscourt Centre. New members are always most welcome.  

Niamh Crosby Easter Sunday, Memorial Bike Run: It’s 6 years since the passing of  local girl, Niamh Crosby from cancer. We are organising a motorbike run and fundraising for St James Hospital, the hospital in which she got excellent care from her doctors and nurses during her illness. The money raised will go toward the kit out of a family comfort room in Nimah’s memory and also go towards much-needed equipment that will help other patients through their treatment and care. The motorbike run will be held on Easter Sunday 17^th  April. Registration starts at 10 am at Enagh House Virginia/Bailieborough Rd A82E5D8, and the run will commence at 12pm. All bikes Welcome We have also set up a Go fund me which you can donate to. https://gofund.me/e8a9e894

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to daughters Marion and Rita, sons Thomas and Sean, sons in law, daughter in law, sister in law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family, neighbours and friends on the death of Alice Carolan (nee Clarke) Tunnyduff, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan who passed away peacefully at Cavan General Hospital on Monday, March 21^st, 2022. Alice was.predeceased by her husband Peter. Alice’s Funeral Mass took place in St Brigid’s Church, Knockbride West (Tunnyduff) on Wednesday, March 23^rd and afterwards, her remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.  

Rhythmic Dance Twirlers: Beginner classes take place every Wednesday evening from 5.00pm to 6.00pm, in the Courthouse, Lower Main St, Bailieborough. Boys and girls aged 4 and up, are welcome to join us. Contact, Kelly Clarke for further information.  

TUNNYDUFF SCHOOL: The Clothes Bank at St. Brigid’s National School, Tunnyduff, is available for use by all members of the community. As this facility generates welcome income for the school, we would very much appreciate your support.

Darkness into Light, Bailieborough: With things getting a lot closer to normal we can all look forward to Darkness into Light 2022. Save the Date – 7th May 2022 4.15am! Registration February 2022. Details to follow soon. Early Bird reduced rates for ‘Darkness Into Light’ are available until Thursday 31^st  March. Sign up today to ensure you get your iconic Darkness into Light t-shirt in time for the event.  

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News,Under 13/15; Training on Mondays from 7-8pm on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club. Under 11; Training on Mondays from 6-7pm on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club. All training sessions €3 each please. Under 7/9; Saturday in Killinkere at 1 and 2pm for U7 and U9 respectively.   Membership; A reminder to all that club membership is now due for 2022. Club contacts;U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

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.

Irish Red Cross -Bailieborough Branch News: We would like to thank the Bailieborough Festival Committee, who gave the proceeds of the ‘Leprechaun Fun Walk / Run’ on St Patricks Day for their donation to the Ukrainian appeal, €2,420.00 was raised. Thanks to all who supported this event and appeal.

We are running a Public First Aid course in April/May – if anyone is interested please contact Julie on 086 -8968928. This course will run subject to numbers.

Bailieborough Walking Group: Bailieborough Walking Group are hosting a walk in support of the “Climb with Charlie” event on Saturday, 2^nd April at 10.00am. Meeting at Bailieborough Business Centre A82HH58 and walking around the  Castle Lake Forest. All donations raised will go to Irish Motor Neurone Disease and Pieta House, two worthy charities. All welcome.

Library: FREE Leaving Cert, Oral Irish workshop at the Library on this Saturday, March 26^th 2.30pm-5pm. Booking essential at 042 9665779. Last few places left!

Artistic Exhibition: ‘Land and Water’, a beautiful exhibition of work by artist Eilish McCann will be on view in the Library until April 9^th during Library opening hours.

New York, St. Patrick’s Day Parade: It was good to see Bailieborough natives, John Ryan, along with Sean Farrelly and Mick Giles Jnr from the Bailieborough Fire Service, as part of the Cavan Emergency Services group that took part in the New York City,  St Patrick’s day Parade 2022.

Wildflower and Tree Planting: Part of the Lawn at the rear of St. Annes is going to be ‘rewilded’. Parishioners are invited to help with the planting of native wildflower seeds in this space. Some trees will also be planted in the Church grounds and in St. Annes Cemetery. Please lend a hand on Saturday next, March 26^th from 2.00pm to 5.00pm. Please bring hand-trowels and spades. Refreshments will be served. This is part of an ongoing initiative by the St. Annes Parish Green Group.

Irish Dance Classes: every Thursday at 3.15pm in the old Courthouse, Lr. Main St., Bailieborough. Garda vetted and Covid compliant. Any enquiries, please email: srncob@gmail.com

Deepest Sympathy:  Deepest Sympathy is extended to son Hugo, daughters Mary, Roisin, Kate, Bonnie and Trisha, sister Annie Lynch, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends on the death of Rose O’Reilly (née O’Connor) Corravilla, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully at her daughter’s residence in Dundrum, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, March 14^th 2022. Rose was predeceased by her husband Peter and son Gerard.

Rose’s Funeral Mass took place in St Brigid’s Church, Knockbride East on Friday, March 18^th and afterwards, her remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.  

Irish Red Cross: UKRAINE CRISIS APPEAL: Countless lives in Ukraine are being torn apart by violence and insecurity. Displacement, trauma, and separation from loved ones, will have devastating consequences on the people of Ukraine.

Please donate now if you can. Red Cross teams are on the ground to provide those affected with food, medicine, shelter, and water. With your support, we will also assist those displaced by conflict.

To donate, visit https://www.redcross.ie/latest…/ukraine-crisis-appeal/. You can also donate to the IRC appeal for Ukraine in your Revolut App.

Bailieborough Craft Club is returning on Friday, April 1^st upstairs in the Library. Meeting from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Looking forward to seeing everyone back and new members most welcome.            

Local Man to walk with Charlie Bird: The community wishes local man, Kevin Carolan health and fitness on Saturday April 2^nd, when he walks alongside his friend of recent times, Charlie Bird to the very top of Croagh Patrick, Kevin says,”everyday across this country people are battling there own mountains with physical and mental issues”. He’s asking everyone who feels able, to travel to Mayo or do the walk in your own surroundings. Kevin will fly the flag for Bailieborough and Cavan on Saturday April 2^nd. A fundraising page has been set up and the link to it is: https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/11426535_kevin-carolan-s-fundraising-page.html

Walk, Jog or Run: Bailieborough Chapel Carpark, Chapel Road (Lakeside), every Monday and Wednesday from 8.00pm to 9.00pm, for all levels of fitness. Other activities available—weather permitting. For further information, please contact Tony at 086 399 3430. Have fun while keeping fit. Everybody welcome.  

Bailieborough Men’s Shed: If you are in Tesco’s over the next couple of months, please do drop your blue token into the slot for Bailieborough Men’s Shed and help us to get back up and running. Looking forward to seeing old friends back in the shed and welcoming new faces. Men’s Shed is open every Tuesday morning from 10am till 1pm at the Beckscourt Centre.  

Niamh Crosby Easter Sunday, Memorial Bike Run: It’s 6 years since the passing of  local girl, Niamh Crosby from cancer. We are organising a motorbike run and fundraising for St James Hospital, the hospital in which she got excellent care from her doctors and nurses during her illness. The money raised will go toward the kit out of a family comfort room in Nimah’s memory and also go towards much-needed equipment that will help other patients through their treatment and care. The motorbike run will be held on Easter Sunday 17^th  April. Registration starts at 10 am at Enagh House Virginia/Bailieborough Rd A82E5D8, and the run will commence at 12pm. All bikes Welcome We have also set up a Go fund me which you can donate to. https://gofund.me/e8a9e894

Regretted Deaths: The community were deeply saddened to learn of the deaths of Raymond Argue, Dunshaughlin and formerly of Church Street, Bailieborough, Monica McDermott (nee Clarke), Wolfe Tone Street, Cavan and formerly of Lakeview, Bailieborough and John Boylan, (father of Helen Kierans, Bexcourt Lawns), who all passed away recently. May they rest in peace.  

TUNNYDUFF SCHOOL: The Clothes Bank at St. Brigid’s National School, Tunnyduff, is available for use by all members of the community. As this facility generates welcome income for the school, we would very much appreciate your support.

Darkness into Light, Bailieborough: With things getting a lot closer to normal we can all look forward to Darkness into Light 2022. Save the Date – 7th May 2022 4.15am! Registration February 2022. Details to follow soon. Early Bird reduced rates for ‘Darkness Into Light’ are available until Thursday 31^st  March. Sign up today to ensure you get your iconic Darkness into Light t-shirt in time for the event.  

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News, U11s and U13s putting in the good work on Monday nights on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA. Keep it up lads! Some great talent in the club. Loads of room for more. We’d love to recruit even more boys into these squads. Equipment supplied if you’d like to have a go, just drop down any Monday 6pm for U11s, bring a friend if that makes it easier, 7pm for U13s or text 086 1649280 for more info.Under 13/15; Training on Mondays from 7-8pm on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club. Under 11; Training on Mondays from 6-7pm on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club. All training sessions €3 each please. Under 7/9; Saturday in Killinkere at 1 and 2pm for U7 and U9 respectively.   Membership; A reminder to all that club membership is now due for 2022. Club contacts;U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

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.

Welcome to Bishop Martin Hayes: The Community prepare to welcome Bishop Martin Hayes to our Parish on Saturday next, March 12^th, when he will confer the Sacrament of Confirmation on almost 100 young people in two ceremonies. This is Bishop Martin’s first time to celebrate the Sacrament in the Parish of Killann, since his appointment as Bishop in September 2020.

The Confirmation ceremonies will take place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Saturday next, 12^th March at 11.30am for St. Anne’s N.S, and the Model N.S. and at 3pm for St. Felim’s NS, The Vale and Shercock N.S.

Library: FREE Leaving Cert, Oral Irish workshop at the Library on Saturday, March 26^th 2.30pm-5pm. Booking essential at 042 9665779.

Artistic Exhibition: ‘Land and Water’, a beautiful exhibition of work by artist Eilish McCann will be on view in the Library until April 9^th during Library opening hours.

‘Run Of The Leprechaun’s’:  ‘Run of the Leprechauns’ will take place on Thursday, March 17^th  starting from Bailieborough Community Centre. Registration takes place at 11am and the race takes place at 12pm. Distances of 3k, 5k and 10k. Entry fee is € 5 per person. Facepainting and prizes and music and fun along the way.

In an act of solidarity with Ukaine all proceeds from this event will be donated to the Red Cross who will deliver to the people of Ukraine on behalf of the Bailieborough Midsummer Festival Committee.

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.: Congratulations and best of luck to Lucie Gibson and Sophie Holland, who have been selected to play on the Girls U12 CMUL emerging talent program squad.

Senior players interested playing this year, can they please text the club on 0860485048. Senior training Wednesday night at 8pm. The season will be starting soon and new players are most welcome.

Irish Dance Classes: every Thursday at 3.15pm in the old Courthouse, Lr. Main St., Bailieborough. Garda vetted and Covid compliant. Any enquiries, please email: srncob@gmail.com

Bailieborough Community School: Congratulations to the Under 16 Boys Gaelic Football Team who won the Ulster Final last week in Templeport. The boys defeated Glenties (Co Donegal) with a score of 1-4 to 0-6. Although the score-line was low and scoring opportunities were limited during the game, there was still no shortage of excitement and drama. Sometimes matches are won by the force of determination, grit and appetite for the battle. The players showed they can win a match by displaying great courage and bravery. We would like to acknowledge the hard work of all the players and the support given to them by Mr Reilly and Mr Donohoe during the year. Thank you to all the supporters who travelled in large numbers and encouraged the players. It is a great achievement to win a second Ulster Final for this panel of players – heartiest congratulations to all involved.

Deepest Sympathy:  Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Sadie, son Douglas (Pamela), daughters Sandra (John) and Barbara (Mark), treasured grandchildren Jonathan, Jenny, Lauren and Hayley, brothers James (Rita) and Trevor (Daisy), extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends on the death of John E. Corrie, Hillcrest, Leiter, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully, at Cavan General Hospital on Tuesday, 1^st  March 2022, surrounded by his adoring family.

John’s Funeral Service took place in Bailieborough Parish Church on Friday, 4^th March, with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard 

Irish Red Cross: UKRAINE CRISIS APPEAL: Countless lives in Ukraine are being torn apart by violence and insecurity. Displacement, trauma, and separation from loved ones, will have devastating consequences on the people of Ukraine.

Please donate now if you can. Red Cross teams are on the ground to provide those affected with food, medicine, shelter, and water. With your support, we will also assist those displaced by conflict.

To donate, visit https://www.redcross.ie/latest…/ukraine-crisis-appeal/. You can also donate to the IRC appeal for Ukraine in your Revolut App.

Local Man to walk with Charlie Bird: The community wishes local man, Kevin Carolan health and fitness on Saturday April 2^nd, when he walks alongside his friend of recent times, Charlie Bird to the very top of Croagh Patrick, Kevin says,”everyday across this country people are battling there own mountains with physical and mental issues”. He’s asking everyone who feels able, to travel to Mayo or do the walk in your own surroundings. Kevin will fly the flag for Bailieborough and Cavan on Saturday April 2^nd. A fundraising page has been set up and the link to it is: https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/11426535_kevin-carolan-s-fundraising-page.html

Walk, Jog or Run: Bailieborough Chapel Carpark, Chapel Road (Lakeside), every Monday and Wednesday from 8.00pm to 9.00pm, for all levels of fitness. Other activities available—weather permitting. For further information, please contact Tony at 086 399 3430. Have fun while keeping fit. Everybody welcome.  

Bailieborough Men’s Shed: As we move out of restrictions and back into operation we are delighted to say that Tesco, Bailieborough will be supporting us with their community fund. If you are in Tesco’s over the next three months, please do drop your blue token into the slot for Bailieborough Men’s Shed and help us to get back up and running. Looking forward to seeing old friends back in the shed and welcoming new faces. Men’s Shed is open every Tuesday morning from 10am till 1pm at the Beckscourt Centre.  

TUNNYDUFF SCHOOL: The Clothes Bank at St. Brigid’s National School, Tunnyduff, is available for use by all members of the community. As this facility generates welcome income for the school, we would very much appreciate your support.

Darkness into Light, Bailieborough: With things getting a lot closer to normal we can all look forward to Darkness into Light 2022. Save the Date – 7th May 2022 4.15am! Registration February 2022. Details to follow soon. Early Bird reduced rates for ‘Darkness Into Light’ are available until Thursday 31^st  March. Sign up today to ensure you get your iconic Darkness into Light t-shirt in time for the event.  

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News, March 7^th 2022Seniors; Training Monday from 8-9pm on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club. South Ulster league begins on 13^th  March with game v Four Masters from Donegal town at 12pm. Venue tbc. Under 13/15; Training on Mondays from 7-8pm on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club. Under 11; Training on Monday 14th from 6-7pm on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club. All training sessions €3 each please. Under 7/9; Saturday in Killinkere at 1 and 2pm for U7 and U9 respectively. The Under 9s got their first taste of outdoor hurling on Saturday last at a sunny Killinkere. Hopefully more to come. Cavan U20; Best wishes to the squad as they take on Louth in Darver on Saturday next. 9 East Cavan men in the squad. They had a good result in victory over Fermanagh on Wednesday last and had a good competitive challenge game with Mayo on Saturday last as they continue to develop at this new age grade.
Membership; A reminder to all that club membership is now due for 2022. The week ahead;Saturday;Under 7 and Under 9 indoor/outdoor training Killinkere GAA. 1pm and 2pm respectively. Cavan U20 v Louth in Darver 2pm. Sunday; Seniors v Four Masters 12pm. Venue tbc. Club contacts;U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

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.

Confirmation: Confirmation will take place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Saturday, 12^th March at 11.30am for St. Anne’s N.S, and the Model N.S. and at 3pm for St. Felim’s NS, The Vale and Shercock N.S.

The Women’s World Day of Prayer: The Women’s World Day of Prayer Service will take place at 8pm on Friday, the 4^th  of March 2022 in Bailieborough Church of Ireland. This ecumenical service is open to women and men from across the community. Mrs Jean Glenfield—wife of Bishop Glenfield, is the guest speaker.  All are welcome, and we would love to see you there.

BAILIEBOROUGH SOCIAL DAY CENTRE: Long overdue ‘Get Together’ in the Bailie Hotel on Thursday next, 24^th February at 3pm.  All past members and new members most welcome to attend.

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.: Senior players interested playing this year, can they please text the club on 0860485048. Senior training Wednesday night at 8pm. The season will be starting soon and new players are most welcome.

Irish Dance Classes: every Thursday at 3.15pm in the old Courthouse, Lr. Main St., Bailieborough. Garda vetted and Covid compliant. Any enquiries, please email: srncob@gmail.com

Bailieborough Community School: Congratulations to the Senior debating team who are through to the Concern SHIELD ALL-ISLAND DEBATE FINAL on Wednesday 9^th  March. Best of luck.

Congratulations to the students who received their Pope John Paul II Award medals at a special ceremony in the Slieve Russell last week.

Superb achievements for Mollie Devlin, Diarmuid Daly, Aran O Hanlon, Caoimhe Campbell, Caoimhe Cooney, Amy Maloney, Jade Clinch and Cerys Rogers. Also congrats to Noah O Sullivan, Tommy Cahill, Katie Mulvey and Lydia McBrine who received medals but couldn’t attend on the night.

Special well done to past pupil Leanne Fitzsimons Ledwith who helped with the presentations.

All students were guided wonderfully through their award by Ms. Alison Holton.

Bailieborough Shamrocks G.F.C.: To mark the end of this year’s Operation Transformation we are holding a Run/Walk in St. Anne’s Park on tomorrow evening, Thursday 24^th  February at 8pm. The O’Reilly family who joined Karl Henry during the ad break challenges a few weeks ago, will be there too. They might even teach us some of their moves !! A fun evening for all the community with a limited number of goodies available so make sure you come early !!! 

Local Man to walk with Charlie Bird: The community wishes local man, Kevin Carolan health and fitness on Saturday April 2^nd, when he walks alongside his friend of recent times, Charlie Bird to the very top of Croagh Patrick, Kevin says,”everyday across this country people are battling there own mountains with physical and mental issues”. He’s asking everyone who feels able, to travel to Mayo or do the walk in your own surroundings. Kevin will fly the flag for Bailieborough and Cavan on Saturday April 2^nd. A fundraising page has been set up and the link to it is: https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/11426535_kevin-carolan-s-fundraising-page.html

Walk, Jog or Run: Bailieborough Chapel Carpark, Chapel Road (Lakeside), every Monday and Wednesday from 8.00pm to 9.00pm, for all levels of fitness. Other activities available—weather permitting. For further information, please contact Tony at 086 399 3430. Have fun while keeping fit. Everybody welcome.   TUNNYDUFF SCHOOL: The Clothes Bank at St. Brigid’s National School, Tunnyduff, is available for use by all members of the community. As this facility generates welcome income for the school, we would very much appreciate your support. Darkness into Light, Bailieborough: With things getting a lot closer to normal we can all look forward to Darkness into Light 2022. Save the Date – 7th May 2022 4.15am! Registration February 2022. Details to follow soon. ‘Run Of The Leprechaun’s’:  ‘Run of the Leprechauns’ will take place on Thursday, March 17^th  starting from Bailieborough Community Centre. Registration takes place at 11am and the race takes place at 12pm. Distances of 3k, 5k and 10k. Entry fee is € 5 per person. Facepainting and prizes and music and fun along the way. All proceeds go to the Bailieborough MidSummer Festival 2022.  

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.