‘Run Of The Leprechaun’s’: With no St. Patrick’s Day Parade being held in the town this year, people are asked to come out and help support the ‘Run of the Leprechauns’ which will take place will take place on this 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.

Show your support please, walkers, runners, pushchairs all welcome. Face painting and prizes on the day. Bernard’s Coffee stop on route in forest and also a water stop.

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.

Congratulations: Congratulations to the almost 100 young people from the Parish who were Confirmed by Bishop Martin Hayes on Saturday last in St. Annes Church. Thanks to the teachers, parents and Pastoral Assistant, Andrea Connolly, for their hard work in preparing the children for Confirmation.

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.

Congratulations and Well Done: Congratulations and Well Done to Lorraine Harris and the staff of Supervalu, Bailieborough on winning the prize for National Lottery Star Store Retailer of the Year at the ‘ShelfLife’ National C-Store Awards, which were held in the Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire on Thursday evening last.

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.

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, 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 Ann, Tara, Debbie and all her nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends on the death of  Lena Lynch (nee Tully) Ignatius Road, Dublin and late of Lurganbawn, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully at Fairlawns Nursing Home, Bailieborough on Friday, March 11^th, 2022. Lena was predeceased by her husband Peter, her brothers Johnny, Kevin and Andy and her sister Mary.

Lena’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Church on Sunday, March 13^th and afterwards, her remains were laid to rest in St. Annes 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.  

Tree Planting Fundraiser ‘Support Ukraine’: on Sunday next, March 20^th from 1.30pm to 6.30pm at Bramble and Bloom, Nature Reserve, Cootehill Road, Bailieborough. Eircode: A82 XW68. Please call 086 827 3470 for further information. Funds raised go to Irish Red Cross Ukraine appeal. Refreshments served.  

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.  

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to daughters, Rosemary, Philomena, Patricia and Breda, son Philip, daughter in law Breda, sons in law Hilary and Morgan, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters in law Bridie and Marie, nieces, nephews and many friends on the death of Nan Smith (nee Clarke) Edengora, Tierworker, Kells, Co. Meath, who passed away peacefully at Killmainhamwood Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, March 10^th 2022. Nan was predeceased by her husband Pat. Nan’s Funeral Mass took place in St Patrick’s Church, Tierworker, on Saturday, March 12^th  with burial afterwards in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Kingscourt.  

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, Seniors;East Cavan Gaels 1-12– Four Master 6-09. Picturesque west Cavan on the shore of Lough Erne was the setting for our first Senior game of the season in the South Ulster league. Sunshine, showers and blustery conditions for the lads to blow off the winter cobwebs. Lads did well considering we lost one to injury before the game and a couple of walking wounded during. All in all a good positive start with some good passages of play to build on in the weeks ahead. Special mention to Callum Shiel, Tadhg Barry and Gary Leddy who made their Senior debut with us after many years with us in the juvenile ranks. Lisbellaw next Sunday in Breffni. 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.

The Women’s World Day of Prayer: The Women’s World Day of Prayer Service will take place at 8pm on this Friday evening, 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.

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.

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 from March 3^rd to April 9^th during Library opening hours.

Bailieborough Reading Group: Last Thursday night, the Bailieborough Reading Group made its return at last. They had a wonderful time discussing books and reading, catching up, and kickstarting #IrelandReads. Next month’s book was announced and it is ‘Exciting Times’ by Naoise Dolan, a title that also features on Colm Toibin’s The Art of Reading Book Club list.

The Reading Group is open to all adults and meets on the last Thursday of every month at 6.30pm in the Library. Copies of ‘Exciting Times’ are available behind the desk in the Library.

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

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to the relatives, neighbours and friends of Margaret McCaul, Tunnyduff, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully, at Fairlawns Nursing Home, Bailieborough on Friday, February 25^th 2022.  Margaret was predeceased by her parents, brothers James and Bernard, and sisters Mary and Brid.

Margaret’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Brigid’s Church, Knockbride West, on Monday, February 28^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.

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 10 till 1pm at 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.  

‘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.  

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 28th February 2022Seniors; Training on Mondays from 8-9pm on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club. South Ulster league begins on 13^th  March. 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. Membership; A reminder to all that club membership is now due for 2022. The week ahead;Saturday; Under 7 and Under 9 indoor training Killinkere GAA. 1pm and 2pm respectively. 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 at 3pm for St. Felim’s NS, The Vale and Shercock N.S.

Well Done: Congratulations and Well Done to the Bailieborough Community School’s U16 Boys team who defeated Keady in the Ulster semi final with a scoreline of 1-15 to 2-5.  Super performance and good luck for the final.

Bailieborough Shamrocks : Press Release from the Club: Update from our Fundraising Committee

Hi everyone:

To each and every person that has bought a ticket for our Win a Dublin City Apartment or €250,000 cash draw we thank you very much.

This fundraising campaign is a once in a life time opportunity for our club, our town and communities that surround us. Our objective has not changed, we want to raise enough funds to create an incredible indoor and outdoor community facility with physical and mental health at its very core.

At present, we are not exactly at where we want to be. We have now taken the very difficult decision to postpone our draw, which now will take place on 11^th July 2022.

This gives us the opportunity to raise the much needed funds to achieve our goals.

We appreciate your understanding on this matter.

‘Difficult Conversations’ webinar taking place on this Thursday the 17^th  of February at19:30. A completely free event in conjunction with the HSE. Head over to www.eventbrite.ie to register or click the link on our Facebook page.

 Every night until the 23^th  February 2022 our club will be open and lit up for you, your family and friends to come and walk safety around our fully lit walking track.

We want everyone to come and join for Ireland Lights Up 2022!

Track your steps and log them My Life App for the club. We could be in with a chance to win some great prizes whilst getting fit..

It’s that time of year again folks, Club Membership is now due.  New members are always welcome. Here’s to a successful year at all levels.

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.

School Enrolment: Enrolment for St. Brigid’s National School, Tunnyduff for September 2022 is now being accepted. Please contact the school at 042 9660368 or email office@tunnyduffns.ie before 18^th  February and an enrolment form will be forwarded to you.  

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

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

East Cavan Swim Club: Great swimming on Sunday the 13^th from our team at the Swim Belfast Open Meet in Lisburn.

Well done to our early morning swimmers, Alana, Mason and Ivan, all with super Pbs and Mason bringing home a Silver and Bronze medal. Great start for Mason and Ivan on their first competitive meet and top ten placing for Alana in all her strokes.

The late morning and afternoon sessions proved very successful again for Alana, Daibhi, Lian, Aoibheann, Roisin, Anna, Johann, Wilhelm and Katie with very impressive PBs for all swimmers and medals for Anna, Johann and Katie.

We also have two new swimmers with Division 2 times with Lian achieving her first ever Div 2 time and Katie securing her first two of this season.

Great day for the club, swimmers well back on track after a difficult two years

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.  

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.  

Church Fundraiser: St Mary’s Church, Newcastle, Moynalty, Kells Co. Meath is in a state of disrepair; As it is an essential part of our community, a committee has been formed to help raise funds for the restoration of the following: 1. Heating system upgrade. 2. Refurbishment of the gutters. 3. External Powerwashing. 4. Internal and external painting. We hope to restore the chapel to it’s former glory. As you can appreciate, all of these restoration works will be costly but are in great need to save the building from any further damage. Once relevant funding is obtained, works will commence on the heating system. That’s where we need your help. All Donations, no matter how large or small, are greatly appreciated. Contact any committee member or go to the committee’s ‘Gofund me’ page on Facebook.  

‘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.    

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 14th February 2022Seniors and U17; Training has resumed on Mondays from 8-9pm on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club. Under 13/15; Training has resumed on Mondays from 7-8pm on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club. Under 11; Training has resumed on Mondays from 6-7pm on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club. All training sessions €3 each please. Under 7/9; The lads in both groups continue to do good work every Saturday in Killinkere with the indoor proving a great success. Lots of new players and lots of room so even more are welcome in the weeks and months ahead. The entire East Cavan region is now well represented on our squads. Membership; A reminder to all that club membership is now due for 2022. The week ahead;Monday; U11 training 6-7pm, U13/15 7-8pm, U17/Senior 8-9pm. Saturday; Under 7 and Under 9 indoor training Killinkere GAA. 1pm and 2pm respectively. 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.

Bailieborough Shamrocks Health and Wellbeing initiative for all the community!

Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA are coming on board with the Operation Transformation and the GAA for Ireland Lights Up. Every night until the 23^th  February 2022 our club will be open and lit up for you, your family and friends to come and walk safety around our fully lit walking track.

We want everyone to come and join for Ireland Lights Up 2022!

Track your steps and log them My Life App for the club. We could be in with a chance to win some great prizes whilst getting fit..

It’s that time of year again folks, Club Membership is now due.  New members are always welcome. Here’s to a successful year at all levels.

Deepest Sympathy:Bridget Farrell (née Donnellan) of Belville, Ballinagh, formerly of Blackhills, Bailieborough, passed away peacefully at Castlemanor Nursing Home on Saturday, January 22^nd. Predeceased by her father John and mother Margaret Donnellan, brothers Sean and Matt, sisters Rosemary, Angie and Margaret, and reunited with her devoted husband Tom, very deeply regretted by her heartbroken daughter Linda (McSherry), Son in Law Charles, grandchildren Emma (Owen Glennon) and Paul McSherry (Anne-marie), great-Granddaughter Ella, Great-grandsons, Charlie, Thomas and Robin, sister Patricia Gilsenan and brother in law Raymond (Bailieborough), her brother Philip Donnellan and sister in law Agnes, Ballyjamesduff, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. Bridget’s Funeral Mass took place in St Phelims Church, Ballinagh on Tuesday, 25^th  January, with burial in New Cemetery, Crossdoney Road. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

The Brickx Lego Club: The Brickx Lego Club will be beginning on Thursday, February 3^rd from 4.00pm to 5.00pm, in the Community Centre, Bailieborough. All ages and abilities welcome. Contact Kathy for details or to book your place on 086 170 0215.

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

Please email office@eastknockbridens.ie for details.

East Cavan Swim Club: Congratulations to our senior swimmers on the weekend before last, who were all swimming superbly at the Swim Ulster Open Meet, first long course of the season – well done Anna, Kerry, Adrienne, Kate, Finn, Oscar and Katie.

Special congrats to Anna, achieving an Irish Summer Nationals (Division 1) time for the first time , with Division 2 times for Kerry, Adrienne, Kate, Finn and Oscar.

Also, Well Done to Alana Carling who was flying the flag solo for East Cavan in Larne the weekend before and who achieved some amazing Pbs. Well done Alana.

St. Felim’s. N.S., (The Vale) is currently inviting applications for enrolment for 2022/2023. A copy of the school’s Admission Policy, Annual Admission Notice and the Application Form for Admission for 2022-2023 school year is available as follows—1) To download on the school website—www.thevalens.com under Admissions or 2)by completing the online Application Form for Admission via link available on the school website—www.thevalens.com under Admissions or 3) on request—by emailing office@thevalens.com or in writing to St. Felim’s N.S., Leiter, Bailieborough, A82 CX30. Completed forms to be returned to the school by Friday next, February 4^th 2022.

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

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.

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.   Church Fundraiser: St Mary’s Church, Newcastle, Moynalty, Kells Co. Meath is in a state of disrepair; As it is an essential part of our community, a committee has been formed to help raise funds for the restoration of the following: 1. Heating system upgrade. 2. Refurbishment of the gutters. 3. External Powerwashing. 4. Internal and external painting. We hope to restore the chapel to it’s former glory. As you can appreciate, all of these restoration works will be costly but are in great need to save the building from any further damage. Once relevant funding is obtained, works will commence on the heating system. That’s where we need your help. All Donations, no matter how large or small, are greatly appreciated. Contact any committee member or go to the committee’s ‘Gofund me’ page on Facebook.   East Cavan Gaels GAA Club –Saturday: Under 7 and Under 9 indoor training Killinkere GAA. 1pm and 2pm respectively. County U20 training 5.30 Breffni 3G. Foundation Coaching Award, 10-12.30pm Killinkere GAA. 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.

Bailieborough Shamrocks Health and Wellbeing initiative for all the community!

Do you want to get moving and active this New Year, but you have nowhere to go?

Do you find it hard to find a safe and well-lit area to go a walk during the dark winter months? Well, your local GAA Club has the answer!

Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA are coming on board with the Operation Transformation and the GAA for Ireland Lights Up. Every night from this Wednesday, 19^th  January – 23th February 2022 our club will be open and lit up for you, your family and friends to come and walk safety around our fully lit walking track.

We want everyone to come and join for Ireland Lights Up 2022!

Track your steps and log them My Life App for the club. We could be in with a chance to win some great prizes whilst getting fit..

It’s that time of year again folks, Club Membership is now due.  New members are always welcome. Here’s to a successful year at all levels.

Parish Green Group: Planning meeting, tonight, Wednesday, January 19^th at 8.00pm, in the Parochial House, Bailieborough. New members welcome.

Deepest Sympathy:  Deepest Sympathy is extended to Niall McCaul and his sister Karina and their families, extended families and friends, on the death of their father, Gerry who passed away peacefully, in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda on Thursday, 6^th January 2022.  Gerry’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Joseph’s Redemptorist Church, Dundalk on Saturday, January 8^th , 2022  with burial afterwards in Cullies Cemetery, Co Cavan.  

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

Please email office@eastknockbridens.ie for details.

Lough-An-Leagh and Muff Heritage Trust: are developing a plan for the future of the greater Lough-An-Leagh area. To participate in a survey on what ought to happen, see their Facebook page or else find the survey at :www.surveymonkey.com/r/B97HX58

St. Felim’s. N.S., (The Vale) is currently inviting applications for enrolment for 2022/2023. A copy of the school’s Admission Policy, Annual Admission Notice and the Application Form for Admission for 2022-2023 school year is available as follows—1) To download on the school website—www.thevalens.com under Admissions or 2)by completing the online Application Form for Admission via link available on the school website—www.thevalens.com under Admissions or 3) on request—by emailing office@thevalens.com or in writing to St. Felim’s N.S., Leiter, Bailieborough, A82 CX30. Completed forms to be returned to the school by Friday, February 4^th 2022.

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

St. Annes N.S. Enrolment: We are currently enrolling pupils for September 2022. Click on one of these links for our Application for Enrolment Form and Admissions Policy. http://stannesns.ie/…/Junior-Infant…/725622/Index.html https://docs.google.com/…/1uv3jcDfMUZO5CAdNqGde…/edit… CLOSING DATE FOR ENROLMENTS IS MONDAY 31st JANUARY. Check out www.stannesns.ie for more information about our school and scroll down to see a video all about St. Anne’s National School. Email: office@stannesns.ie with your completed application along with child’s birth cert or if you have any further queries or need assistance with your application.   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 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.