We wanted to say a big ‘Thank You’ to everyone that took part, assisted, donated money and sponsored food, drink and prizes for the Motorbike run on Easter Sunday in memory of Niamh.

We are delighted to say we have raised over €7800 in which this money will be going to the upgrade of equipment in Niamh’s Comfort Room in St James Hospital.

Many families and patients will benefit from these upgrades and and we are looking forward to sharing the pictures with you all when completed.

We are having a presentation of a cheque at Enagh House on Saturday next, 28^th  May at 9pm and everyone is welcome.

Again Thank You all so much for your support.

Date for your Diary: The Blessing of the Graves in St. Annes Cemetery, Bailieborough will take place on Sunday, September 4^th at 12 noon.

Bailieborough Walking Group:  Wednesday, May 25^th —Girley Bog:

• Walk  1hr 30 mins (approx).  Leaving Bailieborough Library at 6.35pm. Meet at Cloncat Service Station, 8.5km from Kells on Clonmellon Road N52 at 7.10. Walk commence at Girley Bog at 7.15pm.

Wednesday, June 1st – Annaghmakerrig.  Newbliss Rd,{M} Walk 1 hour 30 mins approx.  Leaving Bailieborough Library at 6.35 pm. From Cootehill take Monaghan Road. After 3km turn left for Newbliss R189. Continue on this road and park at The Black Kesh Bar (Disused) on the righthand side.  Walk commencing at 7.15pm

All welcome.

Killan Community Games: Killan community games (incorporating Bailieborough and Shercock) will be entering the Girls soccer competitions at U12 and U15 age groups. We’ll be holding open training sessions over the next few weeks, where any interested girls from the Bailieborough and Shercock area are welcome to come along, join in and have some fun. Training sessions will take place on Monday evenings, from 6.15 to 7.45pm at the Vale Soccer grounds, Bailieborough. Further info available via our Facebook page, or by contacting us at 0868156532.

Bailieborough Tidy Towns: Helpers needed to keep our town looking good.

Meet at the Library on Saturday, May 28^th at 2pm.

Come and help even for a short time.

Tidying pots and roundabouts planned.

Bailieborough Tidy Towns plan to Tidy up and weed stackers and roundabouts on Saturday, June 21^st. Meet at the Library at 2pm..Lots of help wanted. All welcome..Wear gloves.

May—Month of the Holy Rosary: The Rosary will be recited at the Grotto on the Virginia Road for the month of May, at 7.30pm. No Rosary on Saturdays. Please come and join in prayers for peace in the World, especially in the Ukraine, for all the sick, for vocations and your own intentions. Everyone welcome.

Library: Book Launch: The book ‘Lost Landscapes and Thresholds’ vol ii will be launched at the Library on Tuesday, May 31^st at 6.30pm. The book was a project, led by author and Tyrone native Anthony J Quinn, and funded by Creative Ireland and Cavan County Council. The aim was to recreate the landscape we grew up in, be it of Cavan, Tyrone, or further afield, its features and buildings, as well as stories about local customs, superstitions, family events, working life and local characters. Refreshments will be served on the night and all are welcome on what promises to be a lovely evening.

Very happy to announce May’s Reading Group Selection: ‘Panenka’ by Ronan Hession!

The next meeting will take place on Thursday, June 2^nd  from 6.30 – 7.30 PM. All are welcome and copies of the book are available in the Library.

Do you know a child starting school this September? FREE book bags available at the library for all children starting primary school in September 2022. Bag contains 3 beautiful books, library card holder, and a guide for parents.

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

Drop into your library to get yours today!

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:  Children from St. Anne’s N.S., will make their First Holy Communion on Saturday, May 28^th  at 11.00am.

Congratulations to the children from St. Felim’s National School, The Vale who made their First Communion last weekend. Thanks to their teachers, Ms. Moynagh, Mrs. Keegan and Mrs. Sheridan for all their hard work and to the Pastoral Assistant, Andrea Connolly.

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.

Congratulations: Congratulations to all the boys and girls of East Knockbride and Tunnyduff School who made their Confirmation on Friday last, 20^th  May.

East Knockbride: Kallum Carolan, Rebecca Clarke, Ryan Kelly, Jason Lynch, Cassie McBreen, Eleanor McChesney, Layla McElwaine, Ben O’Flaherty, Blaithin Smith and Claudia Sharpe O’Reilly.

West Knockbride: Ben Carolan, Chloe Clarke, Aaron Fay, James McGee, Kevin McCaul, Abby Reilly, Michael Reilly, Dearbhail Shanley and Dearbhla Taaffe.

St Felim’s The Vale: Alana Carling.

St. Michael’s Cootehill: Abigail McCaffrey.

 Link Credit Union:

Have you a child moving from 6^th class to 1^st year in Secondary School this September? Link Credit Union have opened our ‘Step Up Grant’ competition, where 10 students can win €200 towards their educational costs. Closing date 10^th June. Application forms are available in our offices or on our website: www.linkcu.ie

Well Done: Congratulations to Ireland forward Leanne Kiernan, who has been crowned Liverpool’s Women’s ‘Player of the Year’. Leanne’s 13 goals for the season, helped ensure that Liverpool Ladies, won the Championship title and earned promotion to the Women’s Super League. Well done, Leanne!

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.  

Congratulations: Congratulations and Well Done to the Bailieborough Shamrocks players, Sarah Cullen, Caoimhe Clarke and Aoibheann Mulligan who were part of the Cavan Under 16 Girls side who defeated Tyrone Under 16’s in the Platinum Ulster Championship final by Cavan U16s: 7-10(31), Tyrone U16s: 0-9(9) in in St. Tiernach’s Park, Clones on Sunday last. Also Well Done to Paul Coleman who is a Selector for the side. Looking forward to the All Ireland Series now!  

Bailieborough Hen’s Shed: Looking for a friendly chat, and good company. Pop along to Bailieborough Library on Tuesday mornings at 10 am. Although the Library is not open to the public on Tuesday, we will be there. If no one sees you at the door please just give the library phone a quick ring! 042 9665779.  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.  

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

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.

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.

Darkness into Light, Bailieborough:A massive thank you to everyone involved in making Saturday’s  morning a very special start to the  day by walking/running in Darkness into Light 2022, the businesses who decorated their premises or donated, the homes who showed their support, the stewards and local Gardai, those who helped with providing refreshments and who donated food, DJ Gareth for the music at the start and finish, Brian Reynolds who performed outside Terra, our local branch of The Red Cross who had a busy morning, not forgetting Nomad Coffee who provided free tea and coffee and last but not least Fr. Ultan and the parish who provided the venue without which our event wouldn’t happen. Here’s to 2023!

Date for your Diary: The Blessing of the Graves in St. Annes Cemetery, Bailieborough will take place on Sunday, September 4^th at 12 noon.

Bailieborough Walking Group:  Wednesday, May 11^th Dartrey Forest, Cootehill

(M) Walk 1 Hour 30 min. (E) Walk 1 Hour.

Leaving Bailieborough Library at 6.45pm. Walk commences at 7.15pm at the car park on the Cootehill to Rockcorry road R188.  1 kilometre from Cootehill on the right before Abbott’s factory.

Wednesday, May 18^th  – Dun A Ri  Forest -Kingscourt

{M} Walk 1 hour 30mins. (E) Walk 1 hr- 5km Forest Walk. Commencing at Cabra School Entrance to Dun a Ri Forest Park, Shercok Road, Kingscourt at 7.15pm . Depart Bailieborough Library at 6.50pm.  All welcome.

May—Month of the Holy Rosary: The Rosary will be recited at the Grotto on the Virginia Road for the month of May, at 7.30pm. No Rosary on Saturdays. Please come and join in prayers for peace in the World, especially in the Ukraine, for all the sick, for vocations and your own intentions. Everyone welcome.

Library: Very happy to announce May’s Reading Group Selection: ‘Panenka’ by Ronan Hession!

The next meeting will take place on Thursday, June 2^nd  from 6.30 – 7.30 PM. All are welcome and copies of the book are available in the Library.

Do you know a child starting school this September? FREE book bags available at the library for all children starting primary school in September 2022. Bag contains 3 beautiful books, library card holder, and a guide for parents.

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

Drop into your library to get yours today!

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: Congratulations to all the boys and girls of Tunnyduff School who made their First Holy Communion in West Knockbride on Saturday last, 7^th May.

Oliver Flanagan, Ellen Magee, James Martin, Conor McElwaine,

Keira Reilly, Oisin Shannon, Annie Tormey, Jamie Tormey.

First Holy Communion will take place in St. Brigids Church, Knockbride East on Saturday morning next, May 14^th  at 11.00am. 

Bailieborough Creative Hub: Bailieborough Creative Hub are hosting an event  for this years ‘Cruiniu na nOg’. Over four Saturday workshops (May 21^st, 28^th and June 4^th and 11^th, from 11am to 1.00pm) in Bailieborough Library. The ‘Art’ of Visual Storytelling project aims to celebrate local stories, history, myths and folklore from Bailieborough, Co. Cavan in ‘Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands’. Artists from Bailieborough Creative Hub will guide the children through a selection of ‘stories’ to discover some history, myths and folklore, introduce them to design processes, start an Art journal, experience a selection of mixed media and a variety of creative techniques with the aim of producing a final artwork, which will be exhibited.

The Workshops are for children aged 9 to 16 and are FREE—however, children will be expected to attend all four workshops to complete their Artwork. To book a space, please email: bailieboroughcreativehub@gmail.com

 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.

Healing Service: A Healing Service, with Eddie Stones will take place in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan on Friday, May 13^th  at 7pm. Mass will be celebrated by  Fr. Peter Okpetu MSP. Confessions available on the night. All welcome. 

Link Credit Union: Have you a child moving from 6^th class to 1^st year in Secondary School this September? Link Credit Union have opened our ‘Step Up Grant’ competition, where 10 students can win €200 towards their educational costs. Closing date 10^th June. Application forms are available in our offices or on our website: www.linkcu.ie

East Cavan Swim Club: Great weekend for our five swimmers at the Swim Ulster Long Course Championships which took place at the Bangor Aurora Leisure Centre .

Well done to Anna Behme, a great achievement for our youngest qualifier in this prestigious event in Ulster swimming and to Johann Behme, Oscar Longmore, Finn Longmore and Katie Mulvey, all qualifying for the finals in their events

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.  

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.: Bailieborough Celtic AFC Summer Soccer for Girls aged 8-14years.  Mondays evenings from 6:15pm – 7:45pm at the Vale, training grounds.  Camp will be commencing on Monday, May 23^rd.  Any enquiries, please contact Grainne on 08681563532.  

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.  

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.  

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.  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.

Darkness into Light, Bailieborough:Not long to go now before this year’s ‘Darkness into Light’ Bailieborough event. The event will commence from the Community Centre, Chapel Road at 4.15am on Saturday morning next, May 7^th. The route of the walk/run is the same as last time out in 2019 and we are asking that businesses in the town and households along the route get involved by decorating their shop windows in yellow for the week leading up to the event and that households light a candle in a window on the day. Thank you to all taking part in this years event.

Next Saturday we will be providing refreshments after the event in the Community Centre. We are asking any keen bakers to support the event and donate something. Anything being donated can be left in The Lemon Tree on Barrack Street on Friday evening (6th May) between 5 and 9pm. Anyone still wishing to register can do so at www.darknessintolight.ie You wont receive your T-shirt in time for next Saturday but we will have some on the morning for those wishing to show their support.

Nomad Cafe: This year we are supporting Darkness Into Light and @pieta.house. This is such a worthy cause and one close to both our hearts. We will be organising a closed bucket collection from the 6th until the 8th of May and will be on hand on the morning of the Bailieborough walk to provide a complimentary tea or coffee to all the participants and volunteers.  

Bailieborough Walking Group: Our first walk of the season starts on Wednesday 4^th  May. Commencing at the Picnic Area of Lough an Leagh at 7.15pm. This will be a moderate walk approx 1.5 hrs. 5-7km. All welcome.

May—Month of the Holy Rosary: The Rosary will be recited at the Grotto on the Virginia Road for the month of May, at 7.30pm. No Rosary on Saturdays. Please come and join in prayers for peace in the World, especially in the Ukraine, for all the sick, for vocations and your own intentions. Everyone welcome.

Library:

Do you know a child starting school this September? FREE book bags available at the library for all children starting primary school in September 2022. Bag contains 3 beautiful books, library card holder, and a guide for parents.

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

Drop into your library to get yours today!

As part of Cavan Library’s Bealtaine programme, historian Patrick Cassidy will provide an informative online talk titled: ‘County Cavan’s Linen Story’.

Patrick Cassidy is a lecturer in Cultural and Heritage studies at Cavan Institute and has lectured extensively on the flax and linen history of Co. Cavan.

When: Thursday 5^th  May at 7pm.

Where: Zoom (ID: 873 2322 3704).

 Mains Flushing: Dhuish Group Water Scheme are flushing the lines this week.  Any queries contact 087 6293035.

 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 Creative Hub are hosting an event for this year’s Cruiniu na nOg.

Over four Saturday workshops (21, 28 May & 4,11 June  11am to 1pm), at Bailieborough Library, The ‘Art’ of Visual Storytelling project aims to celebrate local stories, history, myths and folklore from Bailieborough, Co Cavan in ‘Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands’.  Artists from Bailieborough Creative Hub will guide the children through a selection of ‘stories’ to discover some history, myths and folklore, introduce them to  design processes, start an art journal, experience a selection of mixed media and a variety of creative techniques with the aim of producing a final artwork to be exhibited.

PLEASE NOTE: The workshops are for children aged 9 to 16 and are FREE however children will be expected to attend all 4 workshops to complete their artwork.

To book a space please email bailieboroughcreativehub@gmail.com

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

Link Credit Union: Have you a child moving from 6^th class to 1^st year in Secondary School this September? Link Credit Union have opened our ‘Step Up Grant’ competition, where 10 students can win €200 towards their educational costs. Closing date 10^th June. Application forms are available in our offices or on our website: www.linkcu.ie

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.  

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.: Bailieborough Celtic AFC Summer Soccer for Girls aged 8-14years.  Mondays evenings from 6:15pm – 7:45pm at the Vale, training grounds.  Camp will be commencing Monday, May 23^rd.  Any enquiries, please contact Grainne on 08681563532.  

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.  

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.  

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.     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.

A pop-up COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic will be held at the Courthouse in Bailieborough, Co. Cavan on Saturday April 30^th.

The clinic will run from 2pm to 6pm on Saturday afternoon and will offer Dose 1, Dose 2 and Booster vaccinations to those aged 12 years and over.

Cavan CVC Operational Site Manager Eddie Ward said “This is the first in a series of pop-up clinics that will be run over the coming month across County Cavan, and are part of a broader County Cavan COVID-19 Vaccination Outreach Programme aimed at making COVID-19 vaccination as easy and as accessible as possible for local communities across County Cavan. We would encourage all those who are eligible to avail of the booster vaccine as soon as they are eligible. Those who had COVID-19 at Christmas time are now eligible for their booster vaccine. There are many ways of availing of our vaccination programme including at our pop-up vaccination centre in Bailieborough on Saturday.”

• The clinic is walk-in, no appointment necessary for all three vaccines.
• For those aged 12 to 15 years they can receive their Booster dose after a 6 month interval from D2.
• Those that have been COVID-19  Impacted must wait 28 days to receive D1 or D2 and 6 months to receive their Booster Dose.
• For those aged 16 and over they can received their Booster dose after a 3 month interval from D2.
• Those that have been COVID-19 Impacted must wait 28 days to receive D1 or D2 and 3 months to receive their Booster Dose.

For more information on COVID-19 vaccines go to COVID-19 vaccines – HSE.ieLast updated on: 25 / 04 / 2022

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.