Bailieborough Shamrocks : ‘Difficult Conversations’ webinar taking place on 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. Please spread the word.

 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.

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.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Kathleen, children James (Belinda), Mary (Michael), John (Amanda), grandchildren, brothers Paddy, John and Vincent, sisters Molly, Kathleen and Rita, brothers in law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends on the death of James (Jimmy) McCormack, Drumbar, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, 5^th  February 2022. 

Jimmy’s Funeral Mass took place in St Brigid’s Church, Knockbride West (Tunnyduff) on Monday, February 7^th  with burial afterwards in Knockbride East Cemetery.    

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: Five of our swimmers travelled to Bangor to represent Bailieborough Community School in the Swim Ulster Schools Cup and Championships.
Well done to Roisin Pierce, Aoibheann Taaffe, Lian Moore, Anna Behme and Mark Jones.
Special mention to Anna reaching finals in both her strokes and to Mark on his first competition.
Great teamwork from everyone ensured a successful and enjoyable day for everyone, with the girls relay team swimming up an age level but placing a very successful 6th overall.

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.   Leanne on target again!:  Bailieborough native and Liverpool and Republic of Ireland player, Leanne Kiernan resumed her scoring ways on Sunday last, when she scored two first half goals in Liverpool’s 3—0 home win over Coventry United. These goals bring Leanne’s total to twelve League goals scored in the season, so far.  Liverpool Ladies now lead the Championship by nine points from second placed Charlton with eight games left to play. Next up for the ‘Reds’ is a home game against Sunderland on Sunday next.   East Cavan Gaels GAA Club –Congratulations to our own Rory Farrell who made his Senior intercounty debut for Cavan hurlers v Fermanagh on Sunday last. Along with Jack Barry, East Cavan Gaels now have two men on the team. Well done to both. Hopefully more to follow them in the years ahead. 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.

Congratulations: Congratulations to Canon Ian Horner and Canon Ruth West who were installed as Prebendaries of St Fethlimidh’s Cathedral, Kilmore on Sunday evening last. We wish them all God’s blessings as they continue in their ministries.

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 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 Cancer Comfort: Thanks to everyone who gave so generously to the ‘Singing Santa’s’ on Christmas Eve. A total of €6,685 was raised for this very worthy cause.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to children John, Mary O’Connor, Bridget Ford,  granddaughters Lily Mae, and Molly Mae, sisters, Christine Gregory, Ita Hamilton, Annette Dorian, Bridie Quinlan, Maisie McIntyre, Teresa Craig, brothers, Danny, Edward and Patsy, brother in laws and sister in laws, nieces and nephews, relatives and friends on the death of John James O’Connor, Southampton, England and late, Noalgh, Shercock, Co Cavan, aged 87 who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, the 1^st  December 2021 at his home in Southampton, England. Predeceased by his brothers Michael, Oliver and Leo and his sisters Elizabeth, Nancy and Kitty.

John James’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Church, Bailieborough on Tuesday, January 18^th 2022 and afterwards his remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery.

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.htmlhttps://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.

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to sister, Jean O’Flaherty on the death of  Margaret Clarke (nee Sheridan), (Carrigaline, Cork and late of Bailieborough, Co. Cavan) who passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 20^th  2022. Sadly missed by her sister, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends. Margaret’s Requiem Mass took place in the Church of Our Lady and St. John, Carrigaline, on Saturday, January 22^nd and afterwards, Margarets remains were laid to rest in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Carrigaline

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.  

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 24th January 2022Seniors and U17; Positive players meeting last week outlining the year ahead. We welcome all the lads back including some new players to the club and especially those ECG men who move up to adult hurling for the first time this year after serving the apprenticeship all the way along with us! Cavan Senior/ U20; We wish the East Cavan representatives on both squads well in the year ahead. Under 13/15; Lads scheduled to return to training in February with Táin Leagues in the Spring for both sides. Under 11; Training will resume in February. Under 7/9; The lads in both groups had a great return on 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 all our squads. The week ahead; 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.

Under 13/15; Lads scheduled to return to training in February with Táin Leagues in the Spring for both sides. Under 11; Training will resume in February. Under 7/9; The lads in both groups had a great return on 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 all our squads. The week ahead; 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 the 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.

Senior football trainng commences on Tuesday evening next, January 18^th. Old and new members are welcome to come along and join in.

Congratulations to Danny Keenan (#8085) won the €10,000 cash prize in the Shamrocks  ‘Dublin City Apartment or €250,000 Cash’ draw held on December 28^th. There are still some tickets left for the main draw on St. Patrick’s Day.  

Heartfelt Sympathy: The entire community were deeply saddened to learn of the sudden death of Julie Kehoe, Craanford, Gorey, Wexford / Bailieborough, Cavan, partner of Dessie Heery, Bailieborough, who passed away on Friday, December 31^st, 2021, following a road accident. Julie was the beloved mother of Jack, Grace and Hannah and sister of Ger, Martina and Ciaran. Deeply regretted by her mother Geraldine, partner Dessie, son Jack, daughters Grace and Hannah, brothers, sister, sister-in-law, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, relatives and friends, to whom deepest sympathy is extended. Julie was predeceased by her father Jack.  

Julie’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Patrick’s Church, Craanford on Thursday, 6^th  January 2022 and afterwards, Julie’s remains were laid to rest in the adjoining Cemetery.

Parish Statistics for 2021: The following statistics for the Parish give people a snapshot of Parish Life in the past year:

Bailieborough Church area: Baptisms: 43, Confirmations: 69, Marriages: 8, Deaths: 33—15 women and 18 men, average age: 77.36 years.

Shercock/Killann Church area: Baptisms: 29, Confirmations: 51, Marriages: 2 and Deaths: 15.

Deepest Sympathy:  Deepest Sympathy is extended to children Annette, Linda and Gavin, son in law Greg, grandchildren Barry, Shane and Ross, great grandchildren, brothers, sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends on the death of Brendan (Benny) Crossan, (Bayside, Dublin 13 and late of Market Sq., Bailieborough, Co. Cavan), who passed away peacefully at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, on Friday, December 24^th, 2021.  Brendan was predeceased by his wife Kathleen .

Brendan’s Funeral Mass took place on Friday, December 31^st, 2021in the Church of the Resurrection, Bayside.  

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

Please email office@eastknockbridens.ie for details.

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to son Robert, daughter Mary, daughter in law Doris, son in law Mervyn, grandchildren David, Adrian, Rachel, Valerie, Alan and Andrew, 12 great grandchildren,  sister Annie Allison (Crossdoney), brother in law John Donnelly (London), nephew, nieces in law, nephews in law, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends on the death of Mary Isobel Poyntz, (née Proffatt), Cornagall, Drung, Co. Cavan/ Bailieborough. Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully, at the residence of her daughter Mary and son in law Mervyn Parr, at Cornanaff, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan on Friday, December 31^st, 2021. Mary was predeceased by her husband George.

Mary’s Funeral Service took place in Drung Parish Church on Sunday, January 2^nd , 2022 with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.   

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.

Leanne on Fire!!: Leanne Kiernan got the New Year off to the best possible start when she scored a hat-trick in six second half minutes to help Liverpool Ladies to a 6—0 away win over Blackburn Rovers Ladies. The Bailieborough native has now brought her tally for the season to 10 goals scored. With half the season gone Liverpool Ladies now lead the Championship by 5 points. Next up is Watford Ladies on Sunday afternoon next.

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.

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.

Thank You: The Clarke family would like to thank everyone for their support, kind words and generosity in their recent fundraiser in memory of Pat Clarke (milkman). A massive 12,800 was raised for Cavan/Monaghan Palliative Care and we hope this will help them continue their trojan work.

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

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

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

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

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

Bailieborough Church of Ireland: Christmas Services:

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

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

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

Regretted Death:  Deepest Sympathy is extended to husband Tom, sister Bernadette, nieces Aoife and Lian, brothers-in-law Patrick and Brian, sisters-in-law Anna, Catherina, Stephanie, Lucy, Bernadette and many cousins, friends and neighbours on the death of Catherine Mahony (nee Mallon) Donabate Village, Co. Dublin and formerly Druminespic, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 15^th  December 2021, after a short illness, at St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. Catherine was predeceased by her father Owen, mother Margaret and brother Patrick,

Catherine’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Saturday, December 18^th and afterwards, Catherine’s remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery. 

Knockbride Christmas Masses and Confessions: Knockbride West:

Christmas Eve 9.00 PM.

Christmas Day 11.30 AM.

St. Stephens Day 11.30 AM .

Knockbride East :

Christmas Eve 7.00 PM.

Christmas Day 10.00 AM.

St. Stephens Day 10.00 AM.

CONFESSIONS and celebration of the Sacrament of Penance,

In East Knockbride after morning Mass on Wednesday 22^nd, December.

In West Knockbride after evening Mass on Thursday 23^rd,  December.

Bailieborough Library: Christmas Opening Times: Thursday, December 23^rd, 10.00am to 4.00pm.

Friday, December 24^th, Closed.

Tuesday, December 28^th, Closed.

Wednesday, December 29^th, 10.00am to 1.15pm and 2.15pm to 5.15pm.

Thursday, December 30^th, 10.00am to 5.15pm.

Friday, December 31^st, Closed.

Saturday, January 1^st, Closed.

Tuesday, January 4^th, Normal Hours resume.

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

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

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to sister Viviene, niece Tara, nephew Alastair, relatives, many friends, associates and neighbours on the death of Michael Crean, Fern Hill Avenue, Walkinstown, Dublin 12 and late of Lower Main Street, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan,  who passed away peacefully in the loving care of the staff at the Marlay Nursing Home, Dublin on Tuesday, December 14^th, 2021. Michael was predeceased by his parents Charles and Kathleen Crean. 

Michael’s Funeral Mass took place in the Church of The Holy Spirit, Greenhills, Dublin on Saturday, December 18^th which was followed by the interment of Michael’s remains in St. Annes Cemetery, Bailieborough.  

 Christmas Day Swim: Due to the high number of Covid 19 cases and with everyone ‘s best interests in mind. there will NOT be an organised swim in the Town Lake on Christmas day.

If they wish, people can swim in their own family groups at a time that suits them. Keep safe and healthy.Wishing everyone a very Happy and Peaceful Christmas and New Year. Best wishes for 2022.

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

Please email office@eastknockbridens.ie for details.

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to sons, Peter, Thomas and John Paul, brother Peter, sisters Anna, Maggie and Alice, daughters in law Raj and Charlene, grandchild Tomas Rian, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews and extended family, neighbours and friends on the death of Thomas “Tommy” Halpin, (“Halfpenny”), Nolagh, Shercock, Co. Cavan, who passed away on Tuesday, December 14^th  peacefully, at his residence. Thomas was predeceased by his wife Margaret.  

Tommy’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Friday, December 17^th  and afterwards Tommy’s remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery.  

Christmas Car Parking: Clarke’s car park, off the Shercock Road, is open to all Bailieborough shoppers this Christmas and New Year. We know finding a parking spot, especially on Main Street at this time of year, is tricky. So feel free to park up, stroll through the shop onto Main Street and shop to your heart’s content! 

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.

Wishing all readers a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful and Prosperous New Year.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FREE and Confidential Adult Guidance and Information Drop In Service.

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

No need to book!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please email office@eastknockbridens.ie for details.

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

East Cavan Gaels: Juvenile Hurling: 

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

Club contacts;

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

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

Bailieborough Group of Parishes:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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