Poetry Town: Schedule of Events: Town Poem Unveiling:

Poetry Town runs across 20 chosen towns in Ireland from the 10^th  to the 18^th of September 2021. This is the inaugural year of this celebration of poetry and County Cavan was lucky enough to have two towns, Bailieborough and Cootehill taking part.

The following is the schedule of events for Bailieborough:  

Mairéad Donnellan, will read her specially written poem, commissioned by Poetry Ireland, during the Poetry Town event, at a gathering in the Bailie Hotel, on Thursday, September 16th, from 7-9pm. Readings by other local poets and music.

This short piece will be filmed in Bailieborough and will include several guests poets and figures from the area.

The film will be set to music especially written for the poem and scenes will be from areas in the town and nearby beauty and heritage spots.

Pocket Poems: Bailieborough Creative Hub: From 10 September: On Instagram, film shown locally and printed poems.

Pocket poems is about 12 poets from Bailieborough Creative Hub reading local work from different locations in the town area.

These are available on Instagram as separate readings posted each day between 10^th -18^th  September, and as a complete film to be shown locally during Culture week/weekend in Bailieborough Credit Union/Bailie Hotel.

The poems will also be available in hard copy printed booklets from 10 September – given to all businesses and handed out to the community on Culture Night (17^th  September) at 6pm.

Kate Ennals—Reading/Open Mic: Saturday, 11^th  September 3-5pm (TBC). Bailie Hotel, Bailieborough (outdoor dining area).

Kate Ennals (known for Over the Edge Sessions in Cavan) will invite two Northern poets (TBC) to join her in a reading/open mic poetry session to mark Culture Week on Saturday, 11^th  September 2021. Kate will then host an open mic session for the community. A music interlude by Elena Duff will add to the performance!

Poetry Underfoot: 10-18 September: Around the town.

For once, let’s hope that it rains!

When you’re out and about in your town after a rain shower, look down. Lines of poetry will appear…as if by magic.

First Communion : First Communion will take place on Saturday next, September 11^th in St. Anne’s Church for St. Anne’s N.S. First Communion will take place on Sunday, September 12^th at 2.00pm, in St. Patrick’s Church, Shercock for St. Patrick’s N.S. St. Felim’s, The Vale First Communion will be on Saturday, September 18^th at 11.00am in St. Anne’s Church. Only the child concerned and parents may attend these ceremonies, which will also be broadcast on the webcam and radio.

Congratulations: Congratulations to all the young people who made their Confirmation last weekend in Bailieborough. Thanks to all involved in organising and participating in the Ceremony.

Bishop Martin Hayes would like each Parish in the diocese to create a ‘Green Group’ to assess what small steps can be taken to respond to the environmental crisis. This might involve planting trees, flowerbeds or other initiatives. There are lovely parish grounds that are ideal for all sorts of possibilities. A meeting will be held in the Parish House on Wednesday, September 27^th at 7.45pm for anyone interested in getting involved.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Betty, children Margaret Walsh, Martin, Stephen, Mary, Brian, Ollie and Sheila Gallagher, brother Francis, sister in law Sheila, sons-in-law Pat and Sean, daughters-in-law Sinead, Gloria, Mairead and Niamh, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends on the death of Eymard McBreen, Drumamuck, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan who passed away peacefully, at home, following a short illness, surrounded by his loving wife and family on Thursday, 2^nd  September 2021 . Eymard was predeceased by his sisters Teresa and Susie.

Eymard’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Brigid’s Church, East Knockbride on Saturday, September 4^th and afterwards, his remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.  

 Cavan Sports Partnership: Kids Bikefest, coming to Bailieborough!

To Celebrate National Bike Week 2021 we have Bikefest events taking place in  Bailieborough on Saturday 18^th  September at the Bailieborough Community School.

The Bikefest will provide fun training, skills, obstacles and bike checks. Times from 11.30am—12 noon (5—8 year olds) and 12 noon to 1.00pm ( 9 + years).

Pre-Registration Essential as limited spaces available!

To Book your place now visit www.cavansportspartnership.ie

East Cavan Gaels:  There is a team in this club for you no matter your age or ability.  Come join us. Club contacts; U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280 and U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

Oliver Gargan: Photo Exhibition: Local photographer, Ollie Gargan opens his first solo exhibition entitled ‘Cherished Captures’ in Bailieborough Library on Friday, September 17^th in association with Culture Night 2021 and Cavan Arts Office. The Exhibition will run until Tuesday, October 26^th in the Library.

Men’s Get-Together and Fitness Programme: Men over 30 are invited to take part in a Fitness Programme in Bailieborough. The programme takes place at the Community Centre every Wednesday evening from 7.00pm to 8.00pm. Please contact Paddy at 086 079 2686 for further details. 

Well Done: Congratulations and well done to all the Bailieborough Community School students who received their Leaving Certificate results, last week. In what was a very strange year, you all put in the hard work.

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.

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Paula, mother Alice, brother Vincent, sisters Roisin, Mary Rita, Geraldine and Margaret, brothers in law, sisters in law, uncles, aunt, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, work colleagues, neighbours and friends on the death of Philip Clarke, Druminespic, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 2^nd 2021. Philip was predeceased by his father Vincent.

Philip’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church on Sunday, September 5^th and afterwards his remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery. 

Bailieborough School of Music: Bailieborough School of Music is enrolling new students for Recorder, Flute, Trumpet, Saxophone, Clarinet, Drums and Guitar—subject to availability. Please note that all lessons will be on Zoom. If you have a son/daughter or know of anyone interested, please contact the B.S.M. at bboro.som@gmail.com, with the student’s name, date of birth, and instrument choice. Please also state, if the student can read music, the primary school they attend and class they are in—as of September 2021. 

Wanted: Chestnuts!!!!: Bailieborough Community School’s pupils would be very grateful if anyone is able to collect chestnuts for them. They need them to make adjustments to their ‘Junk Kouture’ outfit which will be recorded by RTE on October 1^st for the final of the event.

Eucharistic Adoration in St. Annes: Eucharistic Adoration was suspended during the Pandemic. As restrictions lift, it is hoped to graduallt restore this devotion in St. Annes. Eucharistic Adoration will initally be held each Tuesday from 10.00am to 11.00am. As the weeks go by, the times and day will be reviewed based on feedback from participants.

Bailieborough Library: 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!

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.

Suicide Bereavement Support Group

This Group is for anyone who has been bereaved by Suicide. Meetings take place every fortnight on Monday nights in the Farnham Arms Hotel in Cavan Town from 7pm to 9pm. All welcome for further information contact SOSAD on 049 4326339.

Positive Age–‘Good Morning Cavan’ Service: Good Morning Cavan is a free phone call service, which aims to provide security and friendship to older people living in County Cavan. Our team of friendly callers are on hand to chat to members of the community, who may be socially isolated or lonely. To avail of this service, to refer someone you know or to find out more information about this service, please contact, Positive Age Cavan at 049 438 0725 or 087 775 9584. You can also email posage88@gmail.com

First Communion and Confirmation: First Communion and Confirmation is going ahead as planned. Confirmation will take place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Saturday, 4^th September at 11am for St. Felim’s The Vale N.S. And at 2.30pm for St. Anne’s N.S. Confirmation will take place in St. Patrick’s Church, Shercock on Friday, September 3^rd at 6.00pm. Only the candidate for Confirmation, their parents and sponsor may attend the ceremony. The ceremonies will be broadcast on the webcam in Bailieborough and on the radio in Shercock.

First Communion will take place on Saturday, September 11^th in St. Anne’s Church for St. Anne’s N.S. First Communion will take place on Sunday, September 12^th at 2.00pm, in St. Patrick’s Church, Shercock for St. Patrick’s N.S. St. Felim’s, The Vale First Communion will be on Saturday, September 18^th at 11.00am in St. Anne’s Church. Only the child concerned and parents may attend these ceremonies, which will also be broadcast on the webcam and radio.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Brenda, daughters Carrie and Samantha, sons Paul and Brendan. brother Tom, sister Kathleen, son-in-law Jodi, daughter-in-law Magda, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends of Patrick (Patsy) Ryan, Urcher, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan and formerly Seaview Park, Portrane, Co. Dublin, who passed away peacefully at Cavan General Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Sunday 15^th  August 2021. Patsy’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church on Wednesday, August 18^th and afterwards his remains were laid to rest in St. Anne’s Cemetery.

Ushers: As there will be a need for ushers in St. Annes for some time yet, more volunteers are needed to help with this important job. This is an opportuinity to be of service to the Parish Community. Please contact Fr. Ultan for further details.  

East Cavan Gaels:  There is a team in this club for you no matter your age or ability.  Come join us. Club contacts; U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280 and U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

Men’s Get-Together and Fitness Programme: Men over 30 are invited to take part in a Fitness Programme and have a social Get-together afterwards in Bailieborough. The programme is commencing, tonight, Wednesday, August 25^th from 7.00pm to 8.00pm. Please contact Paddy at 086 079 2686 for further details. 

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.

Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Breda, son James, daughters Christine, Elaine, Bernie, Aine and Siobhan, brother Patrick, daughter-in-law Lisa, sons in law Damien, Shane, Hughie and Barry, grandchildren, nephew James, niece Mary, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and extended family and friends on the death of Seamus Roe, Togher, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan who passed away on Friday, 13^th  of August 2021, suddenly at home. Seamus was predeceased by his parents James and May and sister Ann.

Seamus’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Ultan’s Church, Killinkere on Wednesday, August 18^th and afterwards, his remains were laid to rest in St. Ultan’s Cemetery. 

Bailieborough St. Vincent DePaul: Back to school with Vincents. Lots of school uniforms, bags, books and shoes. Call in and have a look.

Eucharistic Adoration in St. Annes: Eucharistic Adoration was suspended during the Pandemic. As restrictions lift, it is hoped to graduallt restore this devotion in St. Annes. Eucharistic Adoration will initally be held each Tuesday from 10.00am to 11.00am. As the weeks go by, the times and day will be reviewed based on feedback from participants.

Bailieborough Library: 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!

School Secretary required for Ballinamoney National School: The ideal candidate should have excellent I.T Skills, knowledge of finances and bookkeeping, ability to be flexible, willing to learn and excellent interpersonal skills. Please send cover letter and CV to : Chairperson B.O.M., Ballinamoney N.S., Bailieborough. Co. Cavan. Closing date is Wednesday, September 1^st.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to brothers,  John (Canada), David ( UK ), Tommy (Bailieborough), sisters May (UK), Muriel (Canada), nieces, nephews and extended family and friends on the death of Henry Cochrane, Pottle Upper, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away on Tuesday, 17^th August 2021 at his residence.

Henry’s Funeral Service took place in Bailieborough Parish Church on Friday, August 20^th and afterwards, his remains were laid to rest in the adjoining graveyard.

Bailieborough Red Cross: CPR can save a life. Are you interested in leaning CPR?Contact us for more information. 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 

Cavan Community Call: The Cavan Community Call Helpline remains available for those who are vulnerable or isolated and may need help with essentials such as food, medicine, transport etc. Lines open 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday. Please call 1800 300 404 (freephone). Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd 

New Mural in the Playground: Congratulations to all the young people involved in curating and producing the stunning new mural advocating positive Mental Health, which has recently been erected in our local playground to remind our children the importance of good mental health. Thank you to the local Foroige young workers Alma McCabe and Sharon Ivers working alongside our local Gardai in the community – Juvenile Liason Officer, Garda Edel Gilliland, Garda Ciara Logue, Garda Sarra Hadi, Student Garda Lorna Reilly and Garda Lisa Stephens. Congratulations to artist Elaine Agnew for her curatorial work on this project and to Henry Rogers for his constant help in the local community and in particular placing this beautiful piece of artwork in the playground ably assisted by Martin Brady. Cavan Foroige District Council

St. Annes: Temporary Curate for the Parish: Bishop Martin Hayes has decided to appoint a temporary Curate to the Parish, who will be based in Shercock.  Fr. Peter Okpetu—who is currently working in Cavan Parish—will come to Killann Parish from the beginning of September until Christmas. It is hoped that another Priest will then take over from January until Easter 2022. The Bishop would like to make a more permanent appointment to Shercock next summer and hopefully that will come to pass. Without a Priest based in Shercock, the pastoral area of Killann, Knockbride and Kilmainhamwood and Moybologue cannot function. The extra Priest in Shercock means that there is an extra man who can provide cover in the surrounding Parishes in the event of sickness, at holiday time and when the unanticipated occurs.

For the time being, it will be great to have the help and support of Fr. Peter from September until Christmas. We hope he will receive a warm welcome when he arrives. His generosity in agreeing to move from Cavan for three months during the Parish’s time of need is much appreciated by Fr. Ultan.

Bailieborough Tidy Towns: Great work being done around the town by this very commited group of people. The Tidy Towns have planted and maintained hanging baskets, pots, roundabouts and approach roads to the town flowering beds.

If you have a spare hour would you volunteer to help out .You can join us whenever it suits you. Contact any Tidy Towns member for more details.

Ushers: As there will be a need for ushers in St. Annes for some time yet, more volunteers are needed to help with this important job. This is an opportuinity to be of service to the Parish Community. Please contact Fr. Ultan for further details.   

East Cavan Gaels:  There is a team in this club for you no matter your age or ability.  Come join us. Club contacts; U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280 and 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.

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C:   New players are always welcome. .

Bailieborough Library: Summer Stars Reading Programme: The Summer Stars Reading Programme continues at Bailieborough Library. Designed to encourage reading in children over the summer and develop a lifelong love of books. Pick up your reading card, choose from a wonderful selection of books and remember all completed reading cards will be in with a chance to win a voucher at the end of August.

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!

Bailieborough Red Cross: CPR can save a life. Are you interested in leaning CPR?Contact us for more information. 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 

Cavan Community Call: The Cavan Community Call Helpline remains available for those who are vulnerable or isolated and may need help with essentials such as food, medicine, transport etc. Lines open 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday. Please call 1800 300 404 (freephone).

ICT Skills Programme: Do you want to re-train to re-enter the workforce? Are you out of work due to illness, disability or a personal setback? ICT Skills is a level 4 programme designed to support people who have faced a long term barrier to employment to re-train and re-enter the workforce. Participants may qualify for a training allowance—depending on eligibility criteria. Benefits include, work placement, training plan, personalised support and QQI certification. Telephone Mary on 049 43 77038 or 087 2274787 for further information.

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.

Suicide Bereavement Support Group

This Group is for anyone who has been bereaved by Suicide. Meetings take place every fortnight on Monday nights in the Farnham Arms Hotel in Cavan Town from 7pm to 9pm. All welcome for further information contact SOSAD on 049 4326339.

Positive Age–‘Good Morning Cavan’ Service: Good Morning Cavan is a free phone call service, which aims to provide security and friendship to older people living in County Cavan. Our team of friendly callers are on hand to chat to members of the community, who may be socially isolated or lonely. To avail of this service, to refer someone you know or to find out more information about this service, please contact, Positive Age Cavan at 049 438 0725 or 087 775 9584. You can also email posage88@gmail.com

Alone: Coronavirus Helpline for Older People—0818 222 024. If you have concerns or queries about Covid-19 call ALONE’S dedicated support line everyday from  8.00am to 8.00pm. To volunteer your help visit: www.alone.ie

St. Annes: Blessing of the Graves: The Blessing of the Graves has been cancelled this year, due to public health advice. Fr. Ultan will bless the graves privately, towards the end of the summer.

The Parish Office will be open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10am to 1.15pm and 2.15pm to 4.00pm. Please feel free to contact Fr. Ultan for assistance on 087 341 8037 or 042 96 65117 or email: bailieboro@kilmorediocese.ie

We especially encourage our young families to get back into the habit of coming to Mass. It will do us a power of good to be together and to worship God together as a community of Faith.

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

 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.

Bailieborough Tidy Towns: Great work being done around the town by this very commited group of people. The Tidy Towns have planted and maintained hanging baskets, pots, roundabouts and approach roads to the town flowering beds. As you can appreciate watering is essential during this hot spell.If you live near any of above and possess a watering can, perhaps you could help and give flowers a drink!

If you have a spare hour would you volunteer to help out .You can join us whenever it suits you. Contact any Tidy Towns member for more details.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended sister Margaret Lyons Burton, brothers James and Kevin Lyons, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends on the death of Tom Carolan, Urcher, Bailieborough, Co Cavan, who passed away peacefully, at Fairlawns Nursing Home on Saturday, July 24^th, 2021. Tom’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church on Monday, July 26^th and afterwards his remains were laid to rest in St. Anne’s Cemetery Bailieborough.

East Cavan Gaels: As the dust settles, its nice to reflect on what was a very historic day for Cavan hurling as they reached an All Ireland final at their level for the very first time and we are proud and delighted to have Jack Barry play his part on the field and to Derek Argue who helps prepare them to deliver this great result.

Tadgh and Shane as well as Cian and Kyle were there to congratulate them afterwards.

East Cavan Gaels have seven men in the Cavan Celtic Challenge U17 squad as well as manager Pat as they prepare for an All Ireland final also v Louth.

The future is bright indeed! Join us

There is a team in this club for you no matter your age or ability. Come join us. The fun is only beginning.

Club contacts; U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280 and 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.

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C: Our Senior teams are looking for some new committed talented players to add to both squads, season is up and running. All welcome.

1st team Alan Keetan 0877671319. 2nd team Ollie kierans 0877978184.

Underage training for the 8’s, 9’s and 10’s this Saturday, 24^th  July,from 12.00 to 1.15pm. New players are always welcome.

Regretted Death:  Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Maura, brother P.J., sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and a large circle of friends on the death of Hugh J. Clarke, Kilsheelan, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary (formerly of Bailieboro Co. Cavan), who passed away peacefully on the loving care of Tipperary University Hospital after a short illness on Monday, July 19^th 2021. Hugh was predeceased by his brothers Paddy and Jimmy.

Hugh’s Funeral Mass took place in St Mary’s Church, Gambonsfields on Wednesday, July 21^st followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. 

Bailieborough Library: The Library is open for browsing, borrowing, scanning, printing and photocopying. Why not sign your kids up to our Summer Stars programme designed to keep all primary school children reading over the Summer. We have a huge selection of stock on offer.  Phone Bailieborough Library at 042 9665779 for more details!

Lough Derg: The Lough Derg ‘Pilgrim Path’ on the Lough shore is now open daily. The full route is a 12km loop, with a shorter 8km option, and several boards highlight features of particular interest. Leaflets are available at the Visitors Centre.

A Guided Walk Experience will be offered on  Saturday, July 31^st with Mass outdoors, weather permitting. Further dates for these guided tours will follow for late August and early September. For bookings and further information, please email: info@loughderg.org or call 071 986 1518 or visit the website: www.loughderg.org

Bailieborough Red Cross: CPR can save a life. Are you interested in leaning CPR?

Contact us for more information.

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 

Cavan Community Call: The Cavan Community Call Helpline remains available for those who are vulnerable or isolated and may need help with essentials such as food, medicine, transport etc. Lines open 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday. Please call 1800 300 404 (freephone).

ICT Skills Programme: Do you want to re-train to re-enter the workforce? Are you out of work due to illness, disability or a personal setback? ICT Skills is a level 4 programme designed to support people who have faced a long term barrier to employment to re-train and re-enter the workforce. Participants may qualify for a training allowance—depending on eligibility criteria. Benefits include, work placement, training plan, personalised support and QQI certification. Telephone Mary on 049 43 77038 or 087 2274787 for further information.

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.

Suicide Bereavement Support Group

This Group is for anyone who has been bereaved by Suicide. Meetings take place every fortnight on Monday nights in the Farnham Arms Hotel in Cavan Town from 7pm to 9pm. All welcome for further information contact SOSAD on 049 4326339.

Positive Age–‘Good Morning Cavan’ Service: Good Morning Cavan is a free phone call service, which aims to provide security and friendship to older people living in County Cavan. Our team of friendly callers are on hand to chat to members of the community, who may be socially isolated or lonely. To avail of this service, to refer someone you know or to find out more information about this service, please contact, Positive Age Cavan at 049 438 0725 or 087 775 9584. You can also email posage88@gmail.com

Alone: Coronavirus Helpline for Older People—0818 222 024. If you have concerns or queries about Covid-19 call ALONE’S dedicated support line everyday from  8.00am to 8.00pm. To volunteer your help visit: www.alone.ie

During this time, it will be helpful if people contact the Parish Office during office hours to book Masses and to have Mass cards signed and to conduct ordinary Parish business. Mass bookings and all other business connected with Shercock and Killann will be managed through the Parish Office in Bailieborough. The Parish Office will be open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10am to 1.15pm and 2.15pm to 4.00pm. Please feel free to contact Fr. Ultan for assistance on 087 341 8037 or 042 96 65117 or email: bailieboro@kilmorediocese.ie

 There will be no weekday Masses in St. Patrick’s Church, Shercock for the time being, but a regular Communion Prayer Service will be arranged shortly.

We especially encourage our young families to get back into the habit of coming to Mass. It will do us a power of good to be together and to worship God together as a community of Faith.

The Bishop has granted permission for the resumption of Baptisms, with a limited attendance confined to parents and godparents.

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

 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.

Bailieborough Tidy Towns: Great work being done around the town by this very commited group of people. If you have a spare hour would you volunteer to help out .You can join us whenever it suits you. Contact any Tidy Towns member for more details.

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.

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C: Our Senior teams are looking for some new committed talented players to add to both squads, season is up and running. All welcome.

1st team Alan Keetan 0877671319. 2nd team Ollie kierans 0877978184.

Underage training for the 8’s, 9’s and 10’s this Saturday, 17th July,from 12.00 to 1.15pm. New players are always welcome.

Bailieborough Library: The Library is open for browsing, borrowing, scanning, printing and photocopying. Why not sign your kids up to our Summer Stars programme designed to keep all primary school children reading over the Summer. We have a huge selection of stock on offer.  Phone Bailieborough Library at 042 9665779 for more details!

Bailieborough Red Cross: CPR can save a life. Are you interested in leaning CPR?

Contact us for more information.

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 

Cavan Community Call: The Cavan Community Call Helpline remains available for those who are vulnerable or isolated and may need help with essentials such as food, medicine, transport etc. Lines open 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday. Please call 1800 300 404 (freephone).

East Cavan Gaels: Mid season report!

A good time to update our season so far.

The Under 7 and under 9s did great work outside and are now on a well earned break. These lads have a had a great time with their friends learning the game.

The Under 11s have made great strides while getting some good games under their belt. The skill levels have improved immensely.

The Under 13s have been very competitive in the Tàin league and continue their development.

Seven men on the county U17 squad is just reward for the work these lads, and Pat, have put in.

Our Seniors are, again, showing great improvement. Games that were lost before are now very competitive with the odd draw and win helping to keep all motivated with Championship around the corner.

Jack Barry flies the flag for East Cavan Gaels on the county senior side that’s having it’s best season in over a decade. More East Cavan Gaels men will join him in future we are sure of it.

There is a team in this club for you no matter your age or ability. Come join us. The fun is only beginning

Club contacts; U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280 and 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.

Positive Age–‘Good Morning Cavan’ Service: Good Morning Cavan is a free phone call service, which aims to provide security and friendship to older people living in County Cavan. Our team of friendly callers are on hand to chat to members of the community, who may be socially isolated or lonely. To avail of this service, to refer someone you know or to find out more information about this service, please contact, Positive Age Cavan at 049 438 0725 or 087 775 9584. You can also email posage88@gmail.com

Alone: Coronavirus Helpline for Older People—0818 222 024. If you have concerns or queries about Covid-19 call ALONE’S dedicated support line everyday from  8.00am to 8.00pm. To volunteer your help visit: www.alone.ie