St. Annes: It is great to see people back at Mass. There has been a lovely upbeat atmosphere since the restrictions were partially lifted. People are glad to be able to get out again, see old friends, have a chat, pray together as a community and receive the Eucharist.
St. Anne’s in Bailieborough is a large Church and under the restrictions, it will be able to accommodate up to 100 family units at the weekend. It is not intended to put a booking system in place because the management system worked well last Autumn/Winter, when the Church was last open.

Internal work has begun in St. Anne, Killann and it will remain closed for the next month or so.  The Killann Saturday Vigil Mass at 8.30pm is transferred to St. Patricks , Shercock.  A second Mass will be celebrated in Shercock on Sundays at 10.00am in addition to the 11.30am Mass. The extra Sunday Mass is a temporary measure and will be reviewed after a month. It is being introduced because St. Patrick’s is a smaller Church and Mass attendance is restricted to 50 people. The extra Mass is to facilitate the safe attendance of as many as possible.  There is no need to book a place. If the Church reaches capacity, people may listen to Mass in their cars on the radio system and receive Holy Communion outside.

The Bishop has reminded us, that the Sunday Mass obligation is still suspended. People who are nervous about returning to weekend Mass, might like to consider attending, a quieter weekday Mass as an alternative.

People are asked to co-operate with the ushers in each Church. People are also asked to respect the social distancing and to only sit in the seat assigned to you. You are asked to wear a mask and to sanitise on entering and exiting the building at the sanitising points. If you are feeling unwell, please stay at home.

It is good to be back. 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. Welcome back!!

Funerals: Fifty mourners permitted at a Funeral. Related events, either before or after, should not take place.

Weddings: Fifty guests permitted at a wedding. For celebrations/receptions, a maximum of six people for indoor gatherings and fifteen people for outdoor gatherings. The number allowed attend a wedding reception indoors, rises to 25 from June 7^th. (This means that while 50 guests may attend a Wedding Mass, a much smaller number may only attend the reception).

For the first month that Masses return, parishioners ought to consider attending one of the daily Masses, rather than a weekend  Mass—to help ease the pressure.

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.

 The Parish Office will be open on Mondays and Fridays from 10am to 4.00pm. Please feel free to contact Fr. Ultan for assistance on 087 341 8037 or 042 96 65117.

Link Credit Union: Link Credit Union have launched their ‘Step Up’ Grant initiative. All members who are finishing 6^th class in primary school and continuing to 1^st year in 2^nd level education are eligible to enter the competition. 10 grants of €200 will be awarded. Application forms are available in the Bailieborough and Kingscourt offices or to download from the website www.linkcu.ie. Competition closes 11thJune 2021.

Bailieborough Tidy Towns: Many thanks to all helpers who washed and painted poles and bollards in the town. Trojan work. We hope to finish job this week.

We need more helpers. 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 to nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and extended family and friends on the death of Kathy (Kathleen) McCabe Drumacarrow, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully, in her 101st year, at Fairlawns Nursing Home , Bailieborough on Saturday, May 8^th, 2021. Kathy was predeceased by her parents Owen and Maryann, her brothers Jack, James and Phil and her sister Rose.

Kathy’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church on Monday, May 10^th and afterwards, her remains were laid to rest in St. Anne’s Cemetery.

Lend-A-Hand, Bexcourt, Bailieborough: ‘Lend-A-Hand’ is a group of volunteers, who provide citizens who need assistance with small jobs around the house—this can range from changing a light bulb, to helping out with domestic chores. Call 042 9694825 or email Gabriele at : bexcourt89@gmail.com

Bailieborough Group of Parishes:  The good news this week is that we can finally return to worship in our church buildings! So this Sunday 23^rd  May there will be services at 9:30am in Mullagh and Shercock, 10:45am in Bailieborough, and 12 noon in Knockbride. Our online service will continue in a simpler form until 30^th  May on Facebook and Youtube. Face masks, hand sanitizing, and social distancing will still be required on Sunday mornings. Looking forward to seeing you at church again!

Girls Soccer Training: Bailieborough Celtic Girls Soccer Training for Under 11’s and 13’s continues on Monday evenings at 6.30pm in The Vale Grounds, Bailieborough. All Girls welcome. Any Queries, text/phone Grainne on 086-8156532.

Also, Senior men’s training is back on Tuesdays at 7.30. Any queries text Paddy on 0858256357.

John Paul Award: A group of students from Bailieborough Community School received their ‘John Paul Award’ Medals at the 9.30am Mass on Tuesday last, May 18^th. To achieve this prestigious Award, these young people volunteered in their Parish and local community. Congratulations to: Leanne Fitzsimons Ledwith, Alison Fisher, Glenn O’Sullivan, Luke O’Sullivan, Maria Brady, Cailin Smith, Shannon Taylor, Caitlin Halpin, Kate Comey, Natalia Stanik and Shauni McCullagh.

May—Month of the Rosary: The Rosary will be recited at the Grotto on the Virginia Road for the month of May, at 7.30pm except for Saturdays. All are welcome to come along and join in. Two metre distancing and wearing of face masks will be strictly observed.

Car Treasure Hunt: A ‘Car Treasure Hunt’ in aid of the Alzheimer Society will take place on Bank Holiday Monday, June 7^th from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. The event will start from St. Mary’s Car Park, Tierworker. Entry fee is €20 and teas and chats afterwards. All welcome.

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to daughter Mairead (Kierans), son in law Joe, grandchildren Louise, Kevin and Laura, great grandchildren Katelyn, Abbey, Amy, Layla, Pippa, Danny, Sophia and Olivia and extended family, neighbours and friends on the death of Rose Smith (nee McCabe) Curkish Bailieborough Co Cavan who passed away peacefully at the Lisdarn Unit Cavan on Saturday, May 15^th, 2021. Rose was predeceased by her husband Tom and sister Peggy.

Rose’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church on Monday, May 17^th following which, her remains were laid to rest in St. Anne’s Cemetery.

Bailieborough Library:Library – The Library re-opened on Tuesday May 11^th  and will open Tuesdays 10am-4.30pm; 5.30pm-8.30pm; and every other day at 10am-1.15pm; 2.15pm-5.15pm (excl Sundays). Printing and borrowing services but no public computer facilities in this phase. Lots of new stock arriving!

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

Coaches Needed—Bailieboro Celtic : Have you ever thought about Coaching or wanted to help out. Or stood on the sideline watching on and thought I could do better. Well now is your chance we need volunteers. The children need coaches, so that all teams have a chance to play and enjoy the game. All it will take to start is your time, the rest will come together and better still if you can get someone to join you to share the load. If interested or any questions call the club number 086 0485048

Helping our Homeless:We are moving our Bailieborough collection point from outside the Bailie to outside SuperValu on the Main Street but still at the same time.

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!

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 

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: East Cavan Gaels GAA Club 

Senior; Training on Mondays from 8—9pm. New players most welcome!

Under 7/9;  Training 6-7pm Monday on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA. Please note the earlier start time.

U11; Again great to see the lads back and mad for action! Training 7-8pm Monday on the back pitch at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA.

U13/15/17; 7-8pm on the back pitch at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA.

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

Happy Retirement Pat: Bailieborough Development Association want to wish Pat Murtagh, General Services Supervisor, Cavan County Council, a well deserved long and Happy retirement. Pat has been working from the Business Centre since renovations at Bailieborough Courthouse began in 2017.

Pat joined Cavan County Council in 1983 as a Craftworker in the Area Office in Bailieborough. He was promoted to a General Services Supervisor in 2005 following the retirement of his predecessor John Coyle. He continued to work in the Area Office in Bailieborough until the establishment of the Cootehill/Bailieborough Municipal District in 2015. He has attended at the Courthouse in Cootehill and The Business Centre.

A real family man, married to Marguerite with two wonderful sons, he has also managed to successfully run the family farm in his spare time, even finding time in his lunch hour to keep up with activities in the Marts online. A great fan of the Weather and Football he rarely misses a trip to Breffni Park. A man of many talents his Irish Dancing classes should prove worthwhile as Pat looks forward to enjoying the freedom to travel again with his beloved Marguerite and many friends.

Very Best Wishes Pat, it has been our pleasure to get to know you. Don’t be a stranger.

Staff, Tenants and Board Members of Bailieborough Development Association.

St. Annes: Returning to Mass: The Government on Thursday last, announced a plan for the relaxation of restrictions in the coming weeks. The following is a summary of the relaxationsof restrictions relevant to Church activities: From Monday next, May 11^th: Public Mass returns. It is advised that other religious ceremonies, such as Communions and Confirmations, should not take place at this time.

Funerals: Fifty mourners permitted at a Funeral. Related events, either before or after, should not take place.

Weddings: Fifty guests permitted at a wedding. For celebrations/receptions, a maximum of six people for indoor gatherings and fifteen people for outdoor gatherings. The number allowed attend a wedding reception indoors, rises to 25 from June 7^th. (This means that while 50 guests may attend a Wedding Mass, a much smaller number may only attend the reception).

For the first month that Masses return, parishioners ought to consider attending one of the daily Masses, rather than a weekend  Mass—to help ease the pressure.

More information on how the Parish will manage these arrangements, will be announced next weekend.

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.

 The Parish Office will be open on Fridays from 10am to 4.00pm. Please feel free to contact Fr. Ultan for assistance on 087 341 8037 or 042 96 65117.   

Bailieborough Tidy Towns: We need more helpers. 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 to wife Mary, children: Vincent, Veronica, Anthony, Aidan and Martin on the death of John Anthony Clarke, late of Lakeland, Tunnyduff, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 25^th , 2021. John Anthony will be sadly missed by his loving family, daughters-in-law Patrice, Geraldine, Annette and Rosie and son-in-law Aodhagan, his adored grandchildren Rachel, Conor, AnnaMay, Hugh, Darren, Kieran, Chloe, Aoife and Darragh, sisters MaryRose, Philomena, Kathleen, Pauline and Margaret, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and many friends. John Anthony was pre-deceased by his parents John and Kathleen and brothers Eugene and Paddy.

John Anthony’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Brigid’s Church, Knockbride West on Wednesday, April 28^th  and following which, his remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.  

Trocaire: Please return your Trocaire contributions to the parish office as soon as possible. This year, the focus is on helping refugees in South Sudan.

Bailieborough Group of Parishes:  The ‘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 yet but this will be changing soon, so our service this week will be on Facebook (or on YouTube under ‘bailieborough group of parishes’) from 10:30am this Sunday— May 9^th .  

Girls Soccer Training: Bailieborough Celtic Girls Soccer Training for Under 11’s and 13’s resumes on Monday 10^th  May, at 6.30pm in The Vale Grounds, Bailieborough. All Girls welcome. Any Queries, text/phone Grainne on 086-8156532.

May—Month of the Rosary: The Rosary will be recited at the Grotto on the Virginia Road for the month of May, at 7.30pm except for Saturdays. All are welcome to come along and join in. Two metre distancing and wearing of face masks will be strictly observed.

Bailieborough Library: Reopening Tuesday 11th May 2021

Opening Hours Updated: 

Tuesday: 1.00pm – 4.30pm and 5.30pm – 8.30pm.

Wednesday: 10.00am – 1.15pm and 2.15pm – 5.15pm.

Thursday: 10.00am – 1.15pm and 2.15pm – 5.15pm.

Friday: 10.00am – 1.15pm and 2.15pm – 5.15pm.

Saturday: 10.00am – 1.15pm and 2.15pm – 5.15pm.

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

Moybologue Historical Society: After spending the autumn and winter under wraps, the covers are off at Moybologue for Spring 2021 and we are delighted with the finished historic stonework conservation project funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

National Monuments Service – Archaeology.

Rocks Road Stone Co.

These ruins have stood here as a marker of our ancestors and heritage for hundreds of years, on a site that’s been inhabited for well over a thousand years, and thanks to the support of the #CMF2020, they’re preserved for future generations to visit and enjoy.

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 

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: East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 3rd May 2021.

Welcome back!!

We are delighted to begin the process of resuming hurling activity after such a long and unwanted hiatus. Last Monday was very enjoyable as our younger players got back out at last. Long may it continue!

Please continue to follow all of the Government and HSE guidelines until we are fully sure this virus has been beaten.

Senior; All being well we should return to training next Monday 10th May at 8pm. Venue tbc.

Under 7/9; A great return last week. More again this week. Training 6-7pm Monday on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA. Please note the earlier start time.

U11; Again great to see the lads back and mad for action! Training 7-8pm Monday on the back pitch at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA.

U13/15/17; 7-8pm on the back pitch at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA.

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

Happy Retirement Pat: Bailieborough Development Association want to wish Pat Murtagh, General Services Supervisor, Cavan County Council, a well deserved long and Happy retirement. Pat has been working from the Business Centre since renovations at Bailieborough Courthouse began in 2017.

Pat joined Cavan County Council in 1983 as a Craftworker in the Area Office in Bailieborough. He was promoted to a General Services Supervisor in 2005 following the retirement of his predecessor John Coyle. He continued to work in the Area Office in Bailieborough until the establishment of the Cootehill/Bailieborough Municipal District in 2015. He has attended at the Courthouse in Cootehill and The Business Centre.

A real family man, married to Marguerite with two wonderful sons, he has also managed to successfully run the family farm in his spare time, even finding time in his lunch hour to keep up with activities in the Marts online. A great fan of the Weather and Football he rarely misses a trip to Breffni Park. A man of many talents his Irish Dancing classes should prove worthwhile as Pat looks forward to enjoying the freedom to travel again with his beloved Marguerite and many friends.

Very Best Wishes Pat, it has been our pleasure to get to know you. Don’t be a stranger.

Staff, Tenants and Board Members of Bailieborough Development Association.

St. Annes: Returning to Mass: The Government on Thursday last, announced a plan for the relaxation of restrictions in the coming weeks. The following is a summary of the relaxationsof restrictions relevant to Church activities: From Monday next, May 11^th: Public Mass returns. It is advised that other religious ceremonies, such as Communions and Confirmations, should not take place at this time.

Funerals: Fifty mourners permitted at a Funeral. Related events, either before or after, should not take place.

Weddings: Fifty guests permitted at a wedding. For celebrations/receptions, a maximum of six people for indoor gatherings and fifteen people for outdoor gatherings. The number allowed attend a wedding reception indoors, rises to 25 from June 7^th. (This means that while 50 guests may attend a Wedding Mass, a much smaller number may only attend the reception).

For the first month that Masses return, parishioners ought to consider attending one of the daily Masses, rather than a weekend  Mass—to help ease the pressure.

More information on how the Parish will manage these arrangements, will be announced next weekend.

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.

 The Parish Office will be open on Fridays from 10am to 4.00pm. Please feel free to contact Fr. Ultan for assistance on 087 341 8037 or 042 96 65117.   

Bailieborough Tidy Towns: We need more helpers. 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 to wife Mary, children: Vincent, Veronica, Anthony, Aidan and Martin on the death of John Anthony Clarke, late of Lakeland, Tunnyduff, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 25^th , 2021. John Anthony will be sadly missed by his loving family, daughters-in-law Patrice, Geraldine, Annette and Rosie and son-in-law Aodhagan, his adored grandchildren Rachel, Conor, AnnaMay, Hugh, Darren, Kieran, Chloe, Aoife and Darragh, sisters MaryRose, Philomena, Kathleen, Pauline and Margaret, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and many friends. John Anthony was pre-deceased by his parents John and Kathleen and brothers Eugene and Paddy.

John Anthony’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Brigid’s Church, Knockbride West on Wednesday, April 28^th  and following which, his remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.  

Trocaire: Please return your Trocaire contributions to the parish office as soon as possible. This year, the focus is on helping refugees in South Sudan.

Bailieborough Group of Parishes:  The ‘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 yet but this will be changing soon, so our service this week will be on Facebook (or on YouTube under ‘bailieborough group of parishes’) from 10:30am this Sunday— May 9^th .  

Girls Soccer Training: Bailieborough Celtic Girls Soccer Training for Under 11’s and 13’s resumes on Monday 10^th  May, at 6.30pm in The Vale Grounds, Bailieborough. All Girls welcome. Any Queries, text/phone Grainne on 086-8156532.

May—Month of the Rosary: The Rosary will be recited at the Grotto on the Virginia Road for the month of May, at 7.30pm except for Saturdays. All are welcome to come along and join in. Two metre distancing and wearing of face masks will be strictly observed.

Bailieborough Library: Reopening Tuesday 11th May 2021

Opening Hours Updated: 

Tuesday: 1.00pm – 4.30pm and 5.30pm – 8.30pm.

Wednesday: 10.00am – 1.15pm and 2.15pm – 5.15pm.

Thursday: 10.00am – 1.15pm and 2.15pm – 5.15pm.

Friday: 10.00am – 1.15pm and 2.15pm – 5.15pm.

Saturday: 10.00am – 1.15pm and 2.15pm – 5.15pm.

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

Moybologue Historical Society: After spending the autumn and winter under wraps, the covers are off at Moybologue for Spring 2021 and we are delighted with the finished historic stonework conservation project funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

National Monuments Service – Archaeology.

Rocks Road Stone Co.

These ruins have stood here as a marker of our ancestors and heritage for hundreds of years, on a site that’s been inhabited for well over a thousand years, and thanks to the support of the #CMF2020, they’re preserved for future generations to visit and enjoy.

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 

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: East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 3rd May 2021.

Welcome back!!

We are delighted to begin the process of resuming hurling activity after such a long and unwanted hiatus. Last Monday was very enjoyable as our younger players got back out at last. Long may it continue!

Please continue to follow all of the Government and HSE guidelines until we are fully sure this virus has been beaten.

Senior; All being well we should return to training next Monday 10th May at 8pm. Venue tbc.

Under 7/9; A great return last week. More again this week. Training 6-7pm Monday on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA. Please note the earlier start time.

U11; Again great to see the lads back and mad for action! Training 7-8pm Monday on the back pitch at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA.

U13/15/17; 7-8pm on the back pitch at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA.

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

Good News: In these troubled times, it is nice to see that there is some good news heading our way with the announcement on Monday morning last, that the old Bailieborough Court House is to be converted into Ireland’s first Plantation Museum. €1.4 million will go towards the project.  The project will include a visitor centre and museum, as well as spaces for remote working, a youth facility, cultural events and exhibitions.

The Visitor Centre will tell the story of Bailieborough and the surrounding areas and will be the first Plantation Museum in Ireland.

 Minister for Rural and Community Development  Heather Humphreys announced the allocation of funding for the project.  

Many thanks to all who are involved in the project.

St. Annes: The news that the number of people who may attend a Funeral will increase to 25 from next Monday,  April 26^th, is to be welcomed.

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.

Public Masses are suspended until at least  April 26^th, when it is hoped that some of the current restrictions may be lifted.  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 restrictions, only six guests may participate in a wedding.

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.   

Bailieborough Tidy Towns: We need more helpers. 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 to family Gerry, Ollie, Michael, Andy and Catherine on the death of Suey Donohoe (Nee Reilly) late of Greaghcrotta, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, April 17^th 2021. Suey was predeceased by her husband Paddy, brothers Seamus and Michael and her sister Catherine. Sadly missed by her sister Lil (New Jersey) and brother P.J. Her adored grandchildren Roy, Diane, Cian, Odhran and Aine, daughters-in-law, Siobhan and Margaret, sisters-in -law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives and friends.

Suey’s Funeral Mass took place in St.Brigid’s Church, Knockbride West on Monday, April 19^th  followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.  

Trocaire: Please return your Trocaire contributions to the parish office as soon as possible. This year, the focus is on helping refugees in South Sudan.

Bailieborough Group of Parishes: 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— April 25^th.  

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 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 

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: Hurling: All being well we hope to get back hurling from the end of April, it is only two weeks after the return to school after the Easter break. We have loads of hurleys for those looking and for those looking for helmets you can let us know if you need one and we will look to order again, obviously things will happen a bit slower that we are used to.

All players MUST be members to be covered by the GAA insurance scheme so please use the time between now and return to play to get your individual or family membership up to date.

We are all really looking forward to seeing you all, hurling, again.

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

St. Annes:  It seems as though public Masses will not resume until May. Many responsible people are finding this delay in re-opening our churches increasingly hard to accept. We are the only country in Western Europe where this is the case.

The news that the number of people who may attend a Funeral will increase to 25 from April 26^th, is to be welcomed.

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.

Public Masses are suspended until at least  April 26^th, when it is hoped that some of the current restrictions may be lifted.  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 restrictions, only six guests may participate in a wedding.

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.   

Bailieborough Tidy Towns: Members of Bailieborough Tidy Towns were hard at work last week—weeding shrub beds ,washing and painting benches and bins around the town. Many, many thanks to all helpers. We need more helpers.

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.

Farewell Jordan: On Sunday last our parish said farewell to Jordan, who has spent the past nine months with us on Pastoral Placement. He made an enormous contribution in difficult pandemic circumstances. Go n-eirí an bothar leat, Jordan!

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to children Mary, Breda, Rose, Paudie, Carmel, John, Michael and Paul on the death of Mary (Minnie) Cooney (nee McGee), Waterloo, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully, at her residence, on Wednesday, March 31^st, in her 92nd year, surrounded by her loving family. Minnie was predeceased by her husband John.

Deeply regretted by her loving sons and daughters, brother John Magee, daughters in law, sons in law, sisters in law, Lill Magee and Nan Magee, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, good neighbours and friends.

Minnie’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Mary’s Church, Clanaphilip on Easter Sunday, April 4^th and afterwards, her remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.     

Trocaire: Please return your Trocaire contributions to the parish office as soon as possible. This year, the focus is on helping refugees in South Sudan.

Bailieborough Group of Parishes: 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— April 11^th.  

Drumkeery Group Water Scheme: Scouring of the lines will continue for all of this week. Any queries, please contact 086 0466188.

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.

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to daughters, Patricia Mc Guirk, Teresa Reilly, sons Brian, Barry and Colin, sons in law Martin and Michael, daughters in law Bernadette, Mary and Nicola, grandchildren Kerrie, Donna , Enda, Aidan, Jane, Aoife, Lian and Alannah, sisters Helen, Violet and Ivy, brothers Russell, Leslie and Robert, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends, relatives Maggie Smyth, Barbara and family, Caroline and family on the death of Margaret Moore (nee Waller), Cornaman, Kingscourt, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully at her residence, following a short illness, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, March 31^st , 2021.

Margaret’s Funeral Service took place in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kingscourt on Friday, April 2^nd and afterwards, her remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.  .

Bailieborough Library:

Have you booked your place for Clever Little Handies; Baby Sign Class starting Tuesday 13th April at 11:30am, with instructor Claire Glynn from

Clever Little Handies.

Contact libraryevents@cavancoco.ie to book your place.

(4 week workshop from Tuesday 13th April to Tuesday 4th May).

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 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 

SOSAD: SOSAD Cavan are running a Suicide Bereavement Support Group in April.

HOW: To Register please contact SOSAD via email cavan@sosadireland.ie

WHEN: Friday – April 9th 2021 – 7pm to 9pm.

WHERE: Online via Zoom or Farnham Arms Hotel – depending on restrictions.

East Cavan Gaels: Hurling: All being well we hope to get back hurling from the end of April, it is only two weeks after the return to school after the Easter break. We have loads of hurleys for those looking and for those looking for helmets you can let us know if you need one and we will look to order again, obviously things will happen a bit slower that we are used to.

All players MUST be members to be covered by the GAA insurance scheme so please use the time between now and return to play to get your individual or family membership up to date.

We are all really looking forward to seeing you all, hurling, again.

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.

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