Centenary Celebrations: An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD received a warm and enthusiastic reception on his visit to Tunnyduff on Friday last. His graveside oration outlining the wonderful career of the late Paddy Smith TD as a Republican and national political figure received a moving and very generous response. His attendance alongside Eamon Ó Cuív TD Master of Ceremonies was in response to Deputy Niamh Smyth invite to mark Paddy Smith’s proposed execution a 100 years ago.

Niamh offered her thanks and compliments to all who participated in the parade to the graveside under the direction and drive of Eugene Markey. Fr. Anthony Fagan’s graveside blessing and prayers for the dead added solemnity and reverence to the occasion. The security and traffic management by Bailieborough Garda was deeply appreciated and ably assisted by local car parking stewards. The beautiful pipe playing by Sean Finnegan, Grace Taite’s moving Last Post and Reveille and Siobhan Proudfoot’ s rendition Amhrán na bhFann all stood out as special moments on the day. A sincere thank you to everyone who helped in the lead up to this event and took part on the day.The day has been recorded and a DVD can be ordered before 19^th  November by ringing 042 966 6666.  

Bailieborough Tidy Towns.A.G.M . The Bailieborough Tidy Towns Annual General Meeting will take place in the Bailie Hotel on Monday, November 22^nd  at 8 pm. All welcome. If we are to continue to put up hanging baskets in town, plant and maintain flowers and pick up litter, then much help is needed. Come along to the A.G.M. and volunteer to water a red pot ,weed a flower bed or pick up litter. All help appreciated. We all want to be proud of our town.

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to Kevin, Bernie and Betty O’Reilly, Kells Road on the death of Isabel (Betty) Douglas (née Smith), Tandragee, Kells Road, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully at Virginia Primary Care Centre on Saturday, November 6^th, 2021.  ‘Auntie Betty’–as all affectionately knew her—was predeceased by her husband Ralph, sister Mary (O’Reilly), her brothers Michael, Phil, John, Tom, Jim, Willie, Harry and Benny.  Betty will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews and extended family, neighbours and friends.

Betty’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Church, Bailieborough on Monday, November 8^th with  Cremation  afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Bowls: Bowls have recommenced in Tunnyduff Hall on Thursday nights at 8.00pm. New members welcome.

Bailieborough Library:

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!   

PARISH BULB PLANTING DAY in the grounds of St Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Saturday, 20^th  November from 9.30am. The plan is to plant Spring flowering bulbs, such as daffodils and snowdrops around the Church grounds to enhance our biodiversity.

Enhance the biodiversity of our parish and bring some Spring cheer!

Volunteers from local community groups needed.

Just bring a hand trowel or spade and a friend!!

Refreshments will be served throughout the morning!

Congratulations and Well Done: Congratulations and Well Done to Bailieborough Shamrocks clubmen, Francis Clarke, Shane Dillon and Mickey Clinch and Knockbride’s Raphael Rogers, who were part of the Cavan Gaelic Masters squad who won the  All Ireland Plate against Roscommon in Drumlish on Saturday last.

Also Congratulations to the management and players of the Bailieborough Shamrocks 1995 Senior Championship winning side who were honoured at the Senior Championship Final in Kingspan Breffni Park on Sunday afternoon last.

‘Plant for Ireland’ Appeal: Society is facing a mammoth problem of climate change. Control of Co2 by our generation is apparently not doing enough to protect society from world disasters.

If you are concerned ” Lend a hand ” !Plant for Ireland “! We ask for a positive response.

Trees help to fight Co.2, they absorb and remove it from our air, storing it and releasing oxygen.

Those who know tell us that an acre of trees absorb an amount of carbon dioxide to driving your car 26,000 miles. Even more true, we hear that one tree can produce enough oxygen for 4 people and annually for 18 people.

Trees absorb pollutant gases such as Nitrogen Oxide , sulphur and Dioxide , specialists tell us.

Should you “Fear for the future” will you join our campaign and “Plant for Ireland”! It is in all our interests.

Contact gemmaandpatrickmccabe@gmail.com ( mobile 086 8490642 ).

East Cavan Gaels: Juvenile Hurling:  Won’t it be great to get back out socially again, and support your local hurling club at the same time?

Come join us for another fun evening and help raise much needed funding for local hurling development. The East Cavan Gaels will be hosting a ‘Table Quiz’ on Friday,  3^rd  December at 9.30pm in Nixys, The Square Bar, Bailieborough. All welcome.

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.

For All Parents: With the schools back and the darker evenings here, if there is an emergency like your child misses the bus or has no credit to ring you, please let them know they can come into Supervalu, Bailieborough and ask for the manager on duty and the manager will call home for you.

The children can wait in the store until they are collected rather than them standing outside in the cold.

It’s an option to keep in mind so you know they are safe.

Bailieborough Creative Hub: Another great achievement by Bailieborough Creative Hub. Following on from their great run in the Cavan County Museum “Under Cavan Skies” is now open in Bailieborough Library until the end of the month.

Christmas Art and Craft Fair: Bailieborough Creative Hub will be hosting a ‘Christmas Art and Craft Fair in the Courthouse, Bailieborough on Saturday, November 27^th from 10.00am to 5.00pm. Contemporary and handcrafted gifts, cards, art, crafts, artisan cakes and much more. For more details or to book a stand, please contact: bailieboroughcreativehub@gmail.com

Mass of Remembrance: We will remember all those who died in our Parish during the past 12 months at a ‘Mass of Remembrance’ which will be held in St. Annes Church on Wednesday, November 17^th at 7.00pm. Please note the change of date and time. All parishioners who have been bereaved are invited to attend. The names of the deceased will be read out during the Mass.

“Team Hope” Christmas Shoebox Appeal is back!
Play schools, schools, businesses and individuals can order leaflets and other resources online at www.teamhope.ie or contact local coordinator Hazel Speares at 0879903520.

East Cavan Swim Club: Well done to Grainne and Sadhbh Warren and Anna Behme who won medals at the Cavan Community Games on Saturday last.

Anna will now represent Cavan in the National Finals in Limerick on 27^th  Nov in 50m Breaststroke under 14 and Lian Moore will also be the County Representative in under 14 50m butterfly.

Well done to all the girls and best of luck Anna and Lian.

Helping our Homeless: Collection point outside SuperValu on the Main Street.

We collect crisps, bars, fresh fruit, pot noodles, cup of soups, sanitary products, boxers, socks, underwear and much more!

Your support means everything to us and our homeless! Our Bailieborough collection point is now outside of SuperValu at 12-1pm every Saturday!

 Parents Plus: Early years programme: A practical and positive parenting course promoting confidence, learning and good behaviour in young children aged 1 to 6 years. This is a six-week course, taking place every Friday morning from 9.30am to 12 noon commencing on Friday, November 12^th and ending on Friday, December 17^th  in Bailieborough Courthouse. This course is free of charge to all parents participating. For more information or to reserve your place, please contact Joanne on 087 7529 948 or email parentingcavan@ccld.ie

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.

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.

Halloween ‘Fright Night’: Halloween fright night is back this year. Bigger and better than ever. Friday the 22^nd  of October. All Covid guidelines will be in place. Suitable for all ages, from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. Pre-booking only. Contact Tony at 086 399 3430. Car parking available at the Community Centre, Community School or the Church Carpark on the Virginia Road side. No parking available at the event location. Time slots are available every two minutes with groups of 15 allowed per time slot. Tickets are €5 per person. The main sponsor this year is Link Credit Union.

 Tickets are selling fast,so make sure your grab yours quick.

Congratulations and Well Done: Congratulations and Well Done to the Bailieborough Shamrocks Senior Ladies squad and management on winning the Intermediate Football Championship title on Saturday last, in Kingspan Breffni Park when they defeated near neigbhours, Kingscourt by 5—11 to 2—8. Lots of hard work went into this achievement and after trying very hard for the last few years—with a few disappointments along the way—the Girls finally managed to bring home the silverware. Well done also to Andrea Reilly who received the ‘Player of the Match’ award. The Girls next outing is in the Ulster Club Championship, when they will play the Tyrone champions at the end of this month.

Bailieborough Heritage Society: Bailieborough Heritage Society are looking for old photos of people who lived and worked in Bailieborough town for an exhibition. Please email them to: ocallaghan.carmel@gmail.com or contact Margaret at 086 816 4399.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Nancy, sons Kieran (Caroline), Michael (Teresa), daughters Ann (Tommy) and Rosa (Mickey), grandchildren Andrew, Rebecca, Liam, Kian, Lucas, Tadhg, Leon and Aimee, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends on the passing of Patrick Farrell, Church St. Bailieborough, Co.Cavan who passed away peacefully, at his residence surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, October 12^th , 2021.

 Patrick was predeceased by his father Peter, mother Rose, brother Peter,  sisters Bridget-Mary, Patricia, Frances and Margaret.

Patrick’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Chapel on Thursday, October 14^th and afterwards Patrick’s remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery. 

“Team Hope” Christmas Shoebox Appeal is back!
Play schools, schools, businesses and individuals can order leaflets and other resources online at www.teamhope.ie or contact local coordinator Hazel Speares at 0879903520.

Helping our Homeless: Collection point outside SuperValu on the Main Street.

We collect crisps, bars, fresh fruit, pot noodles, cup of soups, sanitary products, boxers, socks, underwear and much more!

Your support means everything to us and our homeless! Our Bailieborough collection point is now outside of SuperValu at 12-1pm every Saturday!

First Holy Communion : Congratulations to: Cailan Clarke, Emma Clarke, Ryan Clarke, Keegan Collins, Noah Fitzgerald, Eugene Lynch, Liam McCormack, Jack McCrossan, Eva Meehan, Georgie O Reilly, Ronan Rogers, Archie Smith, Patrick Smith and Meabh Taaffe on making their First Holy Communion in West Knockbride Church last week.

‘Cherished Captures’: Last chance to view local photographer’s, Ollie Gargan’s first solo photo exhibition upstairs in the Library, until Tuesday next, October 26^th  during Library opening hours. Current government Covid guidelines will be strictly adhered to. Well worth a visit!

Another Goal for Leanne: Local girl Leanne Kiernan was on the scoresheet again for Liverpool Ladies in their 1—1 draw against Aston Villa Ladies in the Women’s F.A. Cup last Wednesday evening. That’s 4 goals now in the last three games for the Bailieborough native.

Charity ‘Bedpush’:  Local woman, Orla Dean and friends will be doing a ‘Bed Push’ from Shercock to Bailieborough on Sunday, November 7^th to help raise funds for two very worthy Charities, ‘Sosad’ Cavan and ‘Grubsup’ Homeless Services. If you would like to donate, please look up the Go Fund Me page on Facebook.

Parents Plus: Early years programme: A practical and positive parenting course promoting confidence, learning and good behaviour in young children aged 1 to 6 years. This is a six-week course, taking place every Friday morning from 9.30am to 12 noon commencing on Friday, November 12^th and ending on Friday, December 17^th  in Bailieborough Courthouse. This course is free of charge to all parents participating. For more information or to reserve your place, please contact Joanne on 087 7529 948 or email parentingcavan@ccld.ie

Bailieborough Group of Parishes: Assuming restrictions allow for it, we are planning to start a parents and toddlers group on Fridays in Knockbride Church Hall beginning on November 5th. It will take place weekly between 10am-12noon. The hope is to create a safe space where parents can chat and support one another, children can play together, and tea and toast can be shared together! We are on the lookout for suitable toys, so if you have anything that might be of use to the group please contact Jenny or Ian.  

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.

Bailieborough Library:

 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!   

East Cavan Gaels: Juvenile Hurling: A good few of our local football club friends are now wrapping up their Under 7 and Under 9 football programmes after what was, thankfully, a fairly busy year in the circumstances. It could be a good opportunity for those to try out indoor hurling with us over the winter to see if the game of hurling is for you. Some of our best hurlers play football so the skills are easily transferable while continuing physical activity, as well as being still out with their friends. 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 Creative Hub: Christmas Art and Craft Fair: Bailieborough Creative Hub will be hosting a ‘Christmas Art and Craft Fair in the Courthouse, Bailieborough on Saturday, November 27^th from 10.00am to 5.00pm. Contemporary and handcrafted gifts, cards, art, crafts, artisan cakes and much more. For more details or to book a stand, please contact: bailieboroughcreativehub@gmail.com

October—Month of the Holy Rosary: The Rosary will be recited at the Grotto on the Virginia Road every evening except Saturdays for the month of October at 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome to come along and join in the prayers for their own intentions.

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.

Community Centre: St Anne’s Community Centre has been freshly painted and is now looking fabulous inside and out. For bookings contact the parish office. Thanks to Breffni Clarke and the CES scheme for all their hard work.

Well Done: Well done to local girl Leanne Kiernan whose two goals on Sunday last for Liverpool against Coventry United, earned her the ‘Player of the Match’ Award—and a great start to her Liverpool career.  This result means that Liverpool WFC are in third position in the League, just 2 points behind the leaders.

Student Scholarship Awards: Link Credit Union have launched their Student Scholarship Awards, where 10 members will win €1,000 towards their educational costs. Application Forms are now available to download from their website www.linkcu.ie or to collect from the Bailieborough or Kingscourt office.

Bailieborough Heritage Society: Bailieborough Heritage Society are looking for old photos of people who lived and worked in Bailieborough town for an exhibition. Please email them to: ocallaghan.carmel@gmail.com or contact Margaret at 086 816 4399.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to children, Elizabeth, James, Shirley, Gordon and Grace on the death of their mother, Joan Fisher who passed away peacefully on Thursday 23^rd  September 2021 at the Ulster Hospital, Dundonald. Joan was originally from the Stonewall, Bailieborough. Joan will be missed by her children, daughter-in-law Suzie, sons-in-law Ron and Richie and grandchildren Samantha, Andrew, Rosie, Harry and Matthew, relatives and friends. Joan was predeceased by her husband James. Joan’s Funeral Service was held at St Donard’s Parish Church, Beersbridge Road on Tuesday, 28^th  September with burial afterwards in Urcher Graveyard, Bailieborough, Co Cavan. 

Dhuish Group Water Scheme: Dhuish Group Water Scheme are continuing to flush the lines until the end of next week. Any queries, please contact 087 6293035.

Helping our Homeless: Collection point outside SuperValu on the Main Street.

We collect crisps, bars, fresh fruit, pot noodles, cup of soups, sanitary products, boxers, socks, underwear and much more!

Your support means everything to us and our homeless! Our Bailieborough collection point is now outside of SuperValu at 12-1pm every Saturday!

 ‘Cherished Captures’: Local photographer, Ollie Gargan’s first solo photo exhibition will be on view upstairs in the Library, to all members of the community until Tuesday, October 26^th  during Library opening hours. Current government Covid guidelines will be strictly adhered to. Well worth a visit!

Trad Music Classes: Youth Trad music classes return to East Cavan after a 15 month hiatus. The local Comhaltas branch in Killinkere are delighted to announce that classes are returning again on Friday October the 8th from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
Instruments include Button Accordion, Flute, Banjo, Mandolin, Bodhrán and Tin Whistle – all available at beginner & intermediate levels.
Tutors include multi All Ireland Fleadh champions Shane Walsh, Brian Kelly and Patrick McGrane.
Registration will take place at The Centre in Killinkere. All newcomers are more than welcome. Call Breffni on 0871225465 for further info.

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.: Bailieborough Celtic AFC are looking for girls aged 9 to 13 years old, to expand and develop our girls soccer teams, currently at Under 11 and Under 13 level. If you would like the opportunity to become part of a great girls team, come along to our training sessions on a Monday evening at 6.30pm, at the Vale Soccer Grounds. 

Any Queries, contact 086-8156532.

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.

Halloween ‘Fright Night’: Halloween fright night is back this year. Bigger and better than ever. Friday the 22^nd  of October. All Covid guidelines will be in place. Suitable for all ages, from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. Pre-booking only. Contact Tony at 086 399 3430. Car parking available at the Community Centre, Community School or the Church Carpark on the Virginia Road side. No parking available at the event location. Time slots are available every two minutes with groups of 15 allowed per time slot. Tickets are €5 per person. The main sponsor this year is Link Credit Union.

 Tickets are selling fast,so make sure your grab yours quick.

Bailieborough Library: Competition time!!

In celebration of Children’s Book Festival 2021 we have an art competition for budding young illustrators – Design a Halloween Mask!

Children are asked to design a scary mask from their imagination or based on a spooky character they have read about.

The closing date is 16^th October and entries must be returned to your local library in Cavan.

YES YOU CAN…. 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!

Congratulations and Well Done: Congratulations and well done to the Shamrocks Senior Ladies side who qualified for the Intermediate Championship final on Sunday last when they won by Bailieborough Shamrocks 5-10 v 2-04 Castlerahan/Denn. The Ladies will now play Kingscourt in the final. 

East Cavan Gaels: Juvenile Hurling:

After a long 18 month enforced absence we are BACK!

Juvenile indoor hurling has resumed—every Saturday— in our new venue of Killinkere GAA Hall.

Under 7 from 3-4pm.

Under 9 from 4-5pm.

Cost; €3 each per week.

Equipment will be supplied for those wishing to try the game of hurling with us.

Cavan hurling recently received a significant boost with their Senior side reaching their All Ireland Final for the first time and the county Under 17s winning their All Ireland title on the same day. Both squads had players from East Cavan Gaels who started their journey with us in local halls having taken their first steps with us.

Now it’s your turn to be the next generation of Cavan hurling stars!

October—Month of the Holy Rosary: The Rosary will be recited at the Grotto on the Virginia Road every evening except Saturdays for the month of October at 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome to come along and join in the prayers for their own intentions.

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.

First Communion : Congratulations to the children from St. Felim’s National School, who received their First Holy Communion last weekend.

Killann Church: Killann Church will be closed for the next two weeks to facilitate internal and external painting and to repair the main door. Saturday evening Mass will move to Shercock at 8.30pm. Apologies for any inconvenience.

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 this Wednesday evening, September 22^nd  at 7.45pm for anyone interested in getting involved.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to son Peter, daughters Mary and Rosena, grandsons Ben and Patrick, granddaughters Louise, Rebecca and Sueann, sons-in-law Brian and Allan, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends on the passing of Margaret Brady (nee Nulty) Kells Road and late of Micks Bar, Market Square, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away on Monday 13^th  September 2021, peacefully at her residence. Margaret was predeceased by her husband Michael, son Michael Junior and daughter-in-law Caroline. 

Margaret’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church on Wednesday, September 15^th and following which, Margaret’s remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery.

Bailieborough Heritage Society: Bailieborough Heritage Society are looking for old photos of people who lived and worked in Bailieborough town for an exhibition. Please email them to: ocallaghan.carmel@gmail.com or contact Margaret at 086 816 4399.

Bailieborough Creative Hub: After having a very successful week with the ‘Poetry Town’ event, Bailieborough Creative Hub launched their exhibition in the Cavan County Museum in Ballyjamesduff  entitled “Under Cavan Skies” for Culture Night. 

The exhibition will run until the end of the month in the museum.

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.

Rainbow Tractor Run: The Rainbow Tractor Club are having a run on Sunday the 26th September from Killinkere Leisure Centre at 12 noon for the Special Baby Care Unit in Cavan General Hospital.  Registration is from 10.30 a.m onwards.  Motorbikes, vintage cars and all tractors welcome. All support would be appreciated.

 ‘Cherished Captures’: Local photographer, Ollie Gargan’s first solo photo exhibition will be on view upstairs in the Library, to all members of the community until Tuesday, October 26^th  during Library opening hours. Current government Covid guidelines will be strictly adhered to. Well worth a visit!

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.: Bailieborough Celtic AFC are looking for girls aged 9 to 13 years old, to expand and develop our girls soccer teams, currently at Under 11 and Under 13 level. If you would like the opportunity to become part of a great girls team, come along to our training sessions on a Monday evening at 6.30pm, at the Vale Soccer Grounds. 

Any Queries, contact 086-8156532.

Bailieborough Cancer Fund: A massive “Thank you ” and congratulations to James, Conor and Derek McElwaine who climbed Croagh Patrick twice in five hours to raise much needed funds for Bailieborough Cancer Comfort. The total raised was €8362.50

Well done !!!

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. 

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.

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. 

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

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