St. Annes: With Lent starting today, please  remember that Mass can be heard on the radio at 107.8FM in the Bailieborough area and 92FM in Shercock.

Want to do something for Lent? Jordan will be leading weekly Gospel study sessions on Zoom starting on Tuesday, 23^rd February. If interested please send in your email address.

Public Masses are suspended until at least March 5^th.  All Masses and Parish Funerals can be viewed on the Parish webcam or can be heard by tuning in the radio to 107.8 F.M.

Due to the new restrictions, only six guests may participate in a wedding. At present only 10 people may attend a Funeral. No baptisms may take place at the present time.

Due to Covid restrictions, the Parish Office will remain closed for the foreseeable future. Please feel free to contact Fr. Ultan for assistance on 087 341 8037 or 042 96 65117.   

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to nieces Mary and Bella, grandnephews, grandnieces, great-grandnephews, great-grandnieces, family and friends on the death of Bernadette Teresa O’Reilly, Main St., Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully at Our Lady’s Hospital Navan in her 101st year on Wednesday, February 10^th 2021. Bernadette was predeceased by her nephews Joe and Peter.

Bernadette’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church on Saturday, February 13^th with burial afterwards in St. Annes Cemetery.

Bailieborough Creative Hub: Bailieborough Creative Hub members continue to be inspired by each other during these peculiar times and we hope that later on in the year, we will curate an Exhibition of Art that has been inspired by everything local.

St. Vincent DePaul: Due to Level 5 restrictions, the St. Vincent DePaul Shop ‘Vincents’ on Main St, will be closed for the foreseeable future. The Society ask that you hold onto any donations you may have, until the shop re-opens. Please do not leave any donations outside of the shop as they will be subjected to the elements and will have to be disposed of. The Society look forward to taking them in, when the shop re-opens.

Also remember that you can shop on-line with the Saint Vincent DePaul.

School Enrolment: Enrolment for St.Brigid’s National School, Tunnyduff for September 2021 is now being taken. Please leave a message on school phone at 042 9660368 or email office@tunnyduffns.ie before Friday next, 19^th  February and an enrolment form will be forwarded to you.

FREE TRAINING:

National Learning Network, Cootehill Road, Cavan are offering FREE training.

Free transport provided.  Retain benefits. Get meal/travel allowance. Centre based and remote learning. Laptops provided. Start anytime throughout year.

Get QQI 3/QQI 4 qualifications / Computer qualifications / ECDL / work placement experience.

Contact Jackie 087 205 4560 / 049 4331544 for further details.

Bailieborough Group of Parishes: During Lent, starting on 19^th  February, we will be running Zoom meetings for our second level students. We will be doing this alongside our friends in the Presbyterian Churches. Each Friday from 7:30-8:30pm will be a chance to see familiar faces for some fun and games! We will also be taking a look at the story of Daniel and his friends in the Bible. From their teenage years they faced into really difficult and trying times with faith and courage, and they actually flourished whilst living through those tough days. Can we do the same at this tough time?

If you’re a second level student and would like to join in please get in touch with Rev Ian or John for the Zoom access codes. We’d love to see you there!

During lockdown, we thought we would return to ‘Word at Noon’ from Monday-Friday each week. We hope these daily readings and reflections will be of some help in this tough time.

Services: Due to level 5 restrictions we cannot meet in our Church buildings, so our service this week will be on Facebook (or on YouTube under ‘bailieborough group of parishes’) from 10:30am this Sunday, 21^st February.

Bailieboro Community Alert.  For anyone who needs assistance, help is available, contact Kevin Carolan 0863759627. You must have your Eircode at hand for us to make contact with you.

Bailieborough Library: Unfortunately, due to the Level 5 restrictions, the Library will remain closed for the foreseeable future. The online Library is available, anytime, anywhere! Throughout the coming weeks, you can access free eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital magazines, online courses and international newspapers! Our delivery service to members of our community who are vulnerable/cocooning will continue for the foreseeable future.

Did you know there are hundreds of online courses available FREE to library members?

Learning something new can really help with looking after our mental wellbeing. There’s lots of courses to choose from – from bread baking to interior design!

Join the library and find lots of resources to #KeepWell at www.librariesireland.ie

Bailieborough Shamrocks Ladies: The Bailieborough Shamrocks Senior Ladies team are running a Premier League Survivor competition! It costs €20 to enter and the last person standing will take home €1,000 in cash!

If you would like to enter this completion please Revolut (danielsqa) including your email address in the note, email bboroladies@gmail.com or WhatsApp Danny on 0861759286 or Gilly on 0892528421 for more details on how to enter via online bank transfer or by cash.

You can also talk to any member of the panel or management!

Please support.

Swim Ireland: Are you Swim Ireland’s Smartest Family?!

To bring back that competitive spirit we have launched a search for Swim Ireland’s Smartest Family!

Regional Qualifiers–Livestreamed Final–VERY cool prizes– Only 200 Spaces!

Think your family has got what it takes?!

ENTER TODAY  https://www.swimireland.ie/…/are-you-swim-irelands…

Bailieborough Red Cross:  During a pandemic we need to show kindness, solidarity and support even more than usual. We are in this together!

 We continue to be available to assist any one still staying at home. If you have GP or Hospital appointments or require medication delivery’s .
Please contact us on 086 8968928 or email @ adu.cavan@irishredcross.com or cavan.communitysupport@irishredcross.com 

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.

Vandalism: More wanton vandalism, this time to the plaque recently put in place at the ‘Tree of Hope’ planted beside the Town Lake. Some members of our community obviously don’t appreciate others feelings. A sad reflection of the times we live in!

Bailieborough Tidy Towns: Bailieborough Tidy Towns have set up a Go Fund Me page. Due to Covid we couldn’t have our annual Christmas draw. All donations will go towards the hanging baskets, flowers on the roundabouts and to replace trees and hedging stolen from the Cavan road and also to do some drainage work.The link is

https://gofund.me67d75b26 Keep Bailieborough colourful during these strange times.

St. Annes: Current Covid-19 Restrictions: Parish Webcam: The webcam is giving trouble. We have been advised to update our system to fibre optic broadband and this will happen over the next fortnight. Unfortunately, this increases our monthly bill to the webcam company. The webcam is now a neccessity and is much appreciated by parishioners. Sadly, it also has to be paid for. This is a gentle reminder, that your financial support is needed more than ever at this time if we are to pay our bills and maintain our current level of service to you all.

 Remember that Mass can be heard on the radio at 107.8FM in the Bailieborough area and 92FM in Shercock.

Feast of St. Blaise: The blessing will be given on the webcam/radio at Masses next weekend and at Mass on the Feast Day itself Wednesday, February 3^rd. It is not possible to give individual blessings at this time.

Public Masses are suspended until at least March 5^th.  All Masses and Parish Funerals can be viewed on the Parish webcam or can be heard by tuning in the radio to 107.8 F.M.

Due to the new restrictions, only six guests may participate in a wedding. At present only 10 people may attend a Funeral. No baptisms may take place at the present time.

Due to Covid restrictions, the Parish Office will remain closed for the foreseeable future. Please feel free to contact Fr. Ultan for assistance on 087 341 8037 or 042 96 65117.   

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to daughters Pauline and Ann, sons Tony and Martin, sisters Margaret and Nora, sons-in-law Dessie Connolly and Paddy Monahan, grandchildren Stephen, Rebecca, Pairic, Sarah and Caolan, great-granddaughter, Mila, brothers in-law Dermot Reilly and Michéal Neasy, sister in-law Kathleen Smith, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends on the death of Kathleen McCourt (née Smith), McSwiney Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth and formerly of Tunnyduff, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda on Friday, January 22^nd. Kathleen was predeceased by her husband Gerry, parents John-Bernard and Katie, and brothers Jim and Benny. 

Kathleen’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Nicholas’ Church, Dundalk on Monday, January 25^th followed by burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Dundalk.

St. Vincent DePaul: Due to Level 5 restrictions, the St. Vincent DePaul Shop ‘Vincents’ on Main St, will be closed for the foreseeable future. The Society ask that you hold onto any donations you may have, until the shop re-opens. Please do not leave any donations outside of the shop as they will be subjected to the elements and will have to be disposed of. The Society look forward to taking them in, when the shop re-opens.

Also remember that you can shop on-line with the Saint Vincent DePaul.

FREE TRAINING:

National Learning Network, Cootehill Road, Cavan are offering FREE training.

Free transport provided.  Retain benefits. Get meal/travel allowance. Centre based and remote learning. Laptops provided. Start anytime throughout year.

Get QQI 3/QQI 4 qualifications / Computer qualifications / ECDL / work placement experience.

Contact Jackie 087 205 4560 / 049 4331544 for further details.

Bailieborough Group of Parishes: As lockdown has returned, we thought we would return to ‘Word at Noon’ from Monday-Friday each week. We hope these daily readings and reflections will be of some help in this tough time.

Services: Due to level 5 restrictions we cannot meet in our Church buildings, so our service this week will be on Facebook (or on YouTube under ‘bailieborough group of parishes’) from 10:30am this Sunday, 7^th February.

St. Annes National School Enrolment: Parents seeking to enrol their child/children in St. Annes National School for the 2021/2022 school year, are requested to return a completed enrolment application form before this Friday, February 5^th 2021. Enrolment application forms are available from the school website: http://stannesns.ie or by emailing—office@stannens.ie

Bailieboro Community Alert.  For anyone who needs assistance, help is available, contact Kevin Carolan 0863759627. You must have your Eircode at hand for us to make contact with you.

St. Felim’s. N.S., (The Vale) is currently inviting applications for enrolment for 2021/2022. A copy of the school’s Admission Policy, Annual Admission Notice and the Application Form for Admission for 2021-2022 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 this Friday, February 5^th 2021.

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Hazelene, sons and daughters Lynne, David, Bradley, Duane, Dawne and Andrea, brother Roy, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends on the death of Winston Turner, Lear, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully at Cavan General Hospital on Tuesday, January 26^th, 2021. Winston was predeceased by his sister Noelene.

Winston’s Funeral Service took place in Corglass Presbyterian Church on Thursday, January 28^th followed by cremation afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.   

Bailieborough Library: Unfortunately, due to the Level 5 restrictions, the Library will remain closed for the foreseeable future. The online Library is available, anytime, anywhere! Throughout the coming weeks, you can access free eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital magazines, online courses and international newspapers! Our delivery service to members of our community who are vulnerable/cocooning will continue for the foreseeable future.

Did you know there are hundreds of online courses available FREE to library members?

Learning something new can really help with looking after our mental wellbeing. There’s lots of courses to choose from – from bread baking to interior design!

Join the library and find lots of resources to #KeepWell at www.librariesireland.ie

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to son Sean, daughters, Mary, Eilleen, Michelle and Tracey, sisters Rosie and Peggy (London), grandchildren, great grandchildren, son in law, daughter in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends on the death of Elizabeth (Betty) McCabe (nee McGrath) Main St, Ballypooreen, Co Tipperary and formerly of  Anne St, Bailieborough, Co Cavan who passed away peacefully at South Tipperary General Hospital on Tuesday, January 26^th 2021. Betty was predeceased by her husband Johnnie.

Betty’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Thursday, January 28^th following which her remains were laid to rest  in St Brigid’s Cemetery, Knockbride West (Tunnyduff).   

Bailieborough Red Cross:   We continue to be available to assist any one still staying at home. If you have GP or Hospital appointments or require medication delivery’s .
Please contact us on 086 8968928 or email @ adu.cavan@irishredcross.com or cavan.communitysupport@irishredcross.com 

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.

St. Anne’s Church, Killann: This year, St. Anne’s Church, Killann will celebrate it’s 185^th anniversary. It is beleived to have been built by Fr. Patrick Mason, C.C. From Monday, February 8^th, it is hoped that remedial works will begin on the Church and the Church will be painted internally and externally, to mark this special anniversary.

St. Patrick’s Church, Shercock also celebrates it’s 180^th anniversary this year.

St. Annes: Current Covid-19 Restrictions: Public Masses are suspended until at least 31^st January. All Masses and Parish Funerals can be viewed on the Parish webcam or can be heard by tuning in the radio to 107.8 F.M.

From last Sunday, only six guests may participate in a wedding. At present only 10 people may attend a Funeral. No baptisms may take place at the present time.

Due to Covid restrictions, the Parish Office will remain closed for the foreseeable future. Please feel free to contact Fr. Ultan for assistance on 087 341 8037 or 042 96 65117.   

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to brother Philip and sister Ita (Cullivan), sister in law Julie, brother in law Con, nephew PJ, nieces Alison, Lizzie and Sheila, grandnephew Killian Thomas, in-laws Roisin and Brian, relatives and friends on the death of Thomas Gargan, Srahan, Bailieborough, Co Cavan, who passed away peacefully, at Cavan General Hospital, on Sunday, January 3^rd, 2021, following a stay in the O’Sullivan Centre, Cavan. Thomas was predeceased by his parents Alice and John and infant sister, Elizabeth Mary.  

Thomas’s Funeral Mass took place in St Patrick’s Church, Tierworker, on Tuesday, January 5^th  with burial afterwards in Old Moybologue Cemetery.

The Model School Junior Infant Enrolment – September 2021:

The Model National School, Bailieborough is now taking applications for Junior Infant enrolment for September 2021. Application forms are available on the school website https://www.themodelschool.ie/enrolment

The deadline for receipt of applications is Monday, February 1^st  2021. Fully completed application forms should be posted to the school along with a copy of the Birth Certificate. If you have any questions please email the school on: themodelns@gmail.com

St. Vincent DePaul: Due to Level 5 restrictions, the St. Vincent DePaul Shop ‘Vincents’ on Main St, will be closed for the foreseeable future. The Society ask that you hold onto any donations you may have, until the shop re-opens. Please do not leave any donations outside of the shop as they will be subjected to the elements and will have to be disposed of. The Society look forward to taking them in, when the shop re-opens.

Also remember that you can shop on-line with the Saint Vincent DePaul.

St. Annes National School Enrolment: Parents seeking to enrol their child/children in St. Annes National School for the 2021/2022 school year, are requested to return a completed enrolment application form before Friday, February 5^th 2021. Enrolment application forms are available from the school website: http://stannesns.ie or by emailing—office@stannens.ie

Bailieboro Community Alert. Unfortunately we are back in Level 5 restrictions, for anyone who needs assistance, help is available, contact Kevin Carolan 0863759627. You must have your Eircode at hand for us to make contact with you.

St. Felim’s. N.S., (The Vale) is currently inviting applications for enrolment for 2021/2022. A copy of the school’s Admission Policy, Annual Admission Notice and the Application Form for Admission for 2021-2022 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 5^th 2021.

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to daughter Bridget Connolly (New York), sons Tommy (Enfield) and Ciaran (Butlersbridge), Son-in-law Kevin, daughters-in-law Catherine and Louise, grandchildren Danielle, Erin, Clara, Thomas and Ryan, twin brother Peter (New York) and sister-in-law Peggy, extended family, relatives and friends on the death of Peggy (Margaret) Leddy, 11 Lisdarn Heights, Cavan – Derryvackney, Milltown and formerly Bailieborough, Cavan who passed away peacefully in the loving care of the Staff in Cavan General Hospital on Wednesday, January 6^th, 2021. Peggy was predeceased by her husband Tom, parents Pat and Bridget and brothers T.J. and John Pat .

Peggy’s Funeral Mass took place on Saturday, January 9^th in in St Aidan’s Church, Butlersbridge followed by burial afterwards in Drumlane Cemetery, Milltown.  

Bailieborough Library: Unfortunately, due to the new Level 5 restrictions, the Library will remain closed for the foreseeable future. The online Library is available, anytime, anywhere! Throughout the coming weeks, you can access free eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital magazines, online courses and international newspapers! Our delivery service to members of our community who are vulnerable/cocooning will continue for the foreseeable future.

Did you know there are hundreds of online courses available FREE to library members?

Learning something new can really help with looking after our mental wellbeing. There’s lots of courses to choose from – from bread baking to interior design!

Join the library and find lots of resources to #KeepWell at www.librariesireland.ie

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to children, Una, John, Eugene, Liz and Tom, siblings, John,(UK), Margaret Sheanon, (Drumnaveil, Cootehill), and Joe, (Waterloo, Bailieborough), sons in law, daughters in law, adored grandchildren, sisters in law, brother in law, neices, nephews, relatives and many friends on the death of Ann Neary (nee Sharkey), Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, UK. and formerly Waterloo, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan who passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, January 9^th, 2021.

Ann was the daughter of the late John and Margaret and she was predeceased by her dear husband Eugene and her beloved brothers, Tom, (Dundalk), Pat, (Virginia), niece, Catherine Sheanon and sister in law Anna. A Memorial Mass for Ann will be held in St. Mary’s Church, Clanaphilip at a future date.

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Bailieborough Red Cross:   We continue to be available to assist any one still staying at home. If you have GP or Hospital appointments or require medication delivery’s .
Please contact us on 086 8968928 or email @ adu.cavan@irishredcross.com or cavan.communitysupport@irishredcross.com 

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.

St. Annes: Current Covid-19 Restrictions: Public Masses are suspended until at least 31^st January. All Masses and Parish Funerals can be viewed on the Parish webcam or can be heard by tuning in the radio to 107.8 F.M.

From last Sunday, only six guests may participate in a wedding. At present only 10 people may attend a Funeral. No baptisms may take place at the present time.

Due to Covid restrictions, the Parish Office will remain closed for the foreseeable future. Please feel free to contact Fr. Ultan for assistance on 087 341 8037 or 042 96 65117.   

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Rita, sons and daughters Rachel, Seamus, Vivienne, Elaine, John, Miriam, Laura and Eugene,  brothers,  Joe, Anthony, Vincent , Peadar and Nudie, sisters, Carmel and Mai, sisters-in-law, brother in law , seven grandchildren Joshua, Adam, Ruby, Ellen, Peter, John and Ben. nieces, nephews and extended family, neighbours and friends on the death of Jim Brady, 14 Tandragee , Bailieborough, Co Cavan who passed away suddenly at Cavan General Hospital.on Thursday, December 24^th . Jim was predeceased by his parents Margaret and James, his brothers Paddy and Laurence, sister Margaret and grandson Jamie. 

Jim’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Sunday, December 27^th and following which, his remains were laid to rest in St. Anne’s Cemetery.

. All welcome to join ‘Divine Office’: Evening Prayer on the Killann Parish Facebook page every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings at 7.00pm. Readings for each night will be available for collection in hardcopy form, from St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough and also online beforehand.

Bailieboro Community Alert. Unfortunately we are back in Level 5 restrictions, for anyone who needs assistance, help is available, contact Kevin Carolan 0863759627. You must have your Eircode at hand for us to make contact with you.

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to husband Brendan Moran, daughter Shanndonna, son-in-law David Rabbitte, grandchildren Clodagh, Alfie and Alex, parents Phill and Declan Tallon, sister Audrey, and her partner Vincent Canavan, father-in-law, mother-in-law, aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends on the death of Caroline Tallon, Carrickacrommin, Grousehall, Baileborough, Co. Cavan and formerly of Trim Co Meath, who passed away peacefully in Cavan General Hospital on Friday, December 25^th, 2020.

Caroline’s Funeral Mass took place in St Michael’s Church, Clifferna, on Sunday, December 27^th followed by cremation afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan .

Bailieborough Library: Unfortunately, due to the new Level 5 restrictions, the Library will remain closed for the foreseeable future. The online Library is available, anytime, anywhere! Throughout the coming weeks, you can access free eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital magazines, online courses and international newspapers! Our delivery service to members of our community who are vulnerable/cocooning will continue for the foreseeable future.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to the Cullen, Traynor, Lynch and Nolan families on the death of Margaret (Peggy) Traynor (nee Cullen), Bartlemy, Cork and formerly of Togher, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan. Peggy passed away peacefully at Conna Nursing Home, Conna, Co. Cork on Tuesday, December 29^th, 2020.  Beloved wife of the late Kilian and dear mother of Chris, Kilian, Sr. Marie-Thérése (Kolkata), Aileen (Crowley) and Chanel. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sons, daughters, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchild, relatives and friends.

Peggy’s Requiem Mass took place in  St. Bartholomew’s Church, Bartlemy, Co. Cork on Thursday, December 31^st with interrment  afterwards in Castlelyons cemetery.

Bailieborough Red Cross:   We continue to be available to assist any one still staying at home. If you have GP or Hospital appointments or require medication delivery’s .
Please contact us on 086 8968928 or email @ adu.cavan@irishredcross.com or cavan.communitysupport@irishredcross.com 

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.

Vandals at work again. Five new Silver Birch trees [ 8ft.} approx .in height and 30 Beech hedging were stolen from the Cavan Road along the new footpath near the Forest entrance. Some still had an Urcher Garden Centre tag on them.  This Tidy Town project was only completed last Monday. It is so annoying and costly for the Tidy Towns.

The Gardai have been notified. Anyone with any information or anyone who saw anything suspicious on Wednesday evening /night{ Dec. 9th } in the area ,pass it on to the Gardai. These trees would need a truck/ trailer to transport them.

Bailieborough Creative Hub: CHRISTMAS SHOPPING… THE SEASON OF GOODWILL ….

Remember when you by local you are supporting your community.

For all your Christmas shopping needs why not check out what our wonderfully talented artists have on offer. With the loss of the Christmas Markets this year it is even more important to support #shoplocal. For more information, please visit the Bailieborough Creative Hub facebook page.

Bailieborough Tidy Towns: Bailieborough Tidy Towns want to say ‘Thank You’ to Stan who has to retire on December 18th.

Stan is the angel who picks up litter from our streets every morning, no matter what the weather is like. He has taken great care also with cleaning the footpaths with his wire brush.

The Tidy Towns appreciate all your patience and hard work Stan and I am sure the businesses and residents feel the same.

We wish you and your wife a happy and healthy retirement.

Christmas Day Swim: The organisers have decided that due to the current restrictions there will be no Christmas Day Swim this year in the town lake. Hope everyone keeps safe and has a Happy Christmas. See you all next year.

St Annes : Christmas Arrangements: The Bailieborough members of the Pastoral Council have agreed the following arrangements for Christmas at St. Anne’s Church:

Christmas Eve: Mass at 4.00pm: Reserved for Senior Citizens and those with underlying conditions only. No children allowed.

Mass at 8.00pm and Mass at Midnight (12pm).

Christmas Day: Masses at 10.00am and 11.30am.

It is difficult to anticipate how large attendances will be this Christmas. With the restrictions, St. Annes can accommodate no more than 100 families safely at each Mass. Rather than focusing exclusively on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, parishioners are strongly encouraged to consider making their Christmas observance on one of the other days of the Christmas season. In St. Annes there will be Mass on the evening of Saturday 26^th December, Sunday, 27^th December, Friday, January 1^st, Saturday, January 2^nd, Sunday, January 3^rd, Tuesday, January 5^th and Wednesday, January 6th—which all fall within the season of Christmas.

Christmas Confessions: It will not be possible to hold the traditional Christmas penitential service. Parishioners are encouraged to make a sincere Act of Contrition, with a resolve to attend Confessions –when it is possible to do so again.

Masses will be said at usual Bailieborough times and may be viewed on our webcam or heard on our radio system at 107.8FM.

Thank You: Thank you to Julie Smith, who is retiring from her role as Parish Safeguarding Representative. Sincere thanks to Julie for her dedication and exemplary work over the last few years, making our Parish a safe place for children.

Bailieborough Group of Parishes: Christmas Services: Sunday, 20^th  December: 10:45am – Bailieborough. 12noon – Knockbride also from 10:30am – Online Service on Facebook, YouTube and the Parish website. 

Thursday, 24^th  December – Christmas Eve:

Online Service from 10:30am on YouTube and Facebook or on ‘Virtual Church’ tab.

Friday, 25^th  December – Christmas Day:

10am – Bailieborough – Holy Communion.

11:30am – Knockbride – Holy Communion.

Online Service from 10:30am on YouTube and Facebook or on ‘Virtual Church’ tab.

Sunday, 27^th  December: 10:45am – Bailieborough.

12noon – Knockbride, also from 10:30am – Online Service on Facebook, YouTube and the parish website.

The Covid-19 etiquette will be as before including the use of FACE COVERINGS which highly recommended and encouraged as best practice at Sunday service.

 Easing of Covid Restrictions: With the easing of the Covid restrictions, it was great to see people out and about getting ready for the Festive season. Businnesses that had been closed during level 5 have re-opened—at least most of them have—and there is a ‘Buzz’ around the town, that has been missing for quite a while. Let’s hope that these are the first steps to going back to what we previously knew as normal life.

All welcome to join ‘Divine Office’: Evening Prayer on the Killann Parish Facebook page every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings at 7.00pm. Readings for each night will be available for collection in hardcopy form, from St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough and also online beforehand.

Parish Office: The Parish Office will be open on Mondays and Fridays from 11am to 1.00pm and 2.00pm to 3.30pm. On the other days, please feel free to ring or text, Fr. Ultan on the Parish Office number 042 9665117 or his mobile 087 341 8037 or email: bailieboro2@kilmorediocese.ie

The Model School Junior Infants 2021: The Model School is now taking applications for Junior Infant enrolment for September 2021. Please see the school website to download an application form. Thank you. School website is:www.themodelschool.ie, Phone (042) 9665689 or email:themodelns@gmail.com

Bailieborough Library:Bailieborough Library, in accordance with current guidelines has re-opened, and will be operating a limited service. Seating, Studying and Computer facilities will remain closed, but items may be borrowed and requested, and printing/photocopying is available. There are lots of Christmas books and DVDS available to get you into the festive mood and we can’t wait to see everyone!
Breffni Photography Club’s exhibition of beautiful photographs by local photographers has re-opened at the library under the new guidelines. This may be visited during library opening hours, and gives everyone the opportunity to see the wonderful work before the end of the year!

Bailieborough Red Cross:   We continue to be available to assist any one still staying at home. If you have GP or Hospital appointments or require medication delivery’s .
Please contact us on 086 8968928 or email @ adu.cavan@irishredcross.com or cavan.communitysupport@irishredcross.com 

Paying Our Respects: If you see a hearse, could you stop, stand for a moment as it passes, perhaps take off your cap, and bow your head?

In these times where funerals are limited to only a very few close family our chance to support people during bereavement is limited. So, we wondered if we could revive an old tradition that would show people that their loss is noticed and shared by us all?

It would mean the world to families in a time of sadness.

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.