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

St. Annes:  Holy Half Hour will resume again this evening after the 7.00pm Mass on Wednesday, March 24^th.

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 5^th.  All Masses and Parish Funerals can be viewed on the Parish webcam or can be heard by tuning in the radio to 107.8 F.M.

Lent Opportunity: Jordan will lead weekly Gospel Reflection sessions every Tuesday evening at 8.00pm on Zoom. If interested, please forward your email address to: stannesbailieboro@gmail.com

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

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

Water Lines Flushing: Dhuish Group Water Scheme flushing of the lines will continue until the end of next week. Any queries, contact 087 6293035.

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

Deepest Sympathy:   Deepest Sympathy is extended to husband Micheal, sons Anthony and Jason, sisters, Kathleen and Mary and extended family in Ireland on the death of Eileen Marie Connolly (nee Donohoe), 7 Athena Close, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4GL, England and formery of Copponagh, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully in hospital on Thursday, March 4^th  2021. Eileen’s Funeral Service took place in Southend-On-Sea on Tuesday, March 23^rd  2021.

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

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

Summer Time: Don’t forget to put all clocks and watches forward by one hour this Saturday night as ‘Summer Time’ kicks in and we get to enjoy the greater stretch in the evenings.

East Knockbride N.S.– Enrolment Application Forms for Sept 2021 available by emailing principal@eastknockbridens.ie

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

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

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

Services: Due to level 5 restrictions we cannot meet in our Church buildings, so our service this week will be on Facebook (or on YouTube under ‘bailieborough group of parishes’) from 10:30am this Sunday, 28^th March.

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 wife Úna and children Jennifer, Katie, David, Donagh and Fionnuala, beloved grandfather of Sarah, Charlie, James, Una Mae, Elizabeth, Jack and Harry on the death of Jimmy Stafford, Waterloo, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan who passed away at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin on Tuesday, March 16^th 2021.

Jimmy was the son of the late Mattie and Kathleen Stafford and was predeceased by his sister Kathleen, brother Mattie and cousin Jimmy Clarke. Jimmy will be deeply missed by his sons-in-law Paul, Michael and Tom and his daughter-in-law Roisín. He will also be sadly missed by his sisters Dympna, Carmel, Nancy, Rosemary and his brothers Aiden, Thomas, Pe and Brendan, his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and his many, many friends.

Jimmy’s Funeral Mass took place in St Mary’s Church, Clanaphillip on Friday, March 19^th with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.   

Bailieborough Library: Applications are invited for the Creative Cavan Open Call Grants 2021. Grants will be between €2,500 and €5,000 in value. The closing date is Tuesday, 6th April, 2021. 

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

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

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Josephine, children Kathleen, Bridget, Martin, Thomas, Caroline, Maria, Sean and Philip, brother Phil, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends on the death of  Thomas (Tommy) Murray, Urcher, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, March 17^th, 2021.

Tommy’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Saturday, March 20^th with burial afterwards in St. Anne’s Cemetery.  

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

Carers Online Coffee Morning: Calling all Carers in the Diocese of Kilmore: We are mindful of the extra strain and stress that these times are placing on Carers. We would like (if there is enough interest) to set up an online support group, where Carers have an opportuinity to meet others in similar situtations and to build supportive and enriching friendships. If you are a Carer and would like to be part of our group, please email: martinapastoralworker@gmail.com indicating your interest. We would love to hear from you.

St. Annes: 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 5^th.  All Masses and Parish Funerals can be viewed on the Parish webcam or can be heard by tuning in the radio to 107.8 F.M.

Lent Opportunity: Jordan will lead weekly Gospel Reflection sessions every Tuesday evening at 8.00pm on Zoom. If interested, please forward your email address to: stannesbailieboro@gmail.com

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

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

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

Deepest Sympathy:  Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Iris, daughters Monica, Julie, Irene and their partners, sister Kathleen, brothers Willie, Peter and George, grandchildren Jack, Kelly, Leanne and Lily, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends on the passing of Ernest (Ernie) Cox, Woodview, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, March 2^nd, 2021.Ernie was predeceased by his brother Robert.
Ernie’s Funeral Service took place on Friday, March 5^th in Bailieborough Parish Church and afterwards, Ernie’s remains were laid to rest in the adjoining graveyard.   

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

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

East Knockbride N.S.– Enrolment Application Forms for Sept 2021 available by emailing principal@eastknockbridens.ie

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

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

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

Services: Due to level 5 restrictions we cannot meet in our Church buildings, so our service this week will be on Facebook (or on YouTube under ‘bailieborough group of parishes’) from 10:30am this Sunday, 14^th March.

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

Bailieborough Library: Seachtain na Gaeilge 2021

Join us Tuesday 16^th  March for Seachtain an Gaeilge Concert at 7pm!

More details available from www.cavanlibrary.ie

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

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Doris, daughters Geraldine and Nadine, sons Norman and Richard, daughter in law Rebecca, sons in law Mark and Paul, sister Tilly Thompson, brothers Newell (U.K) and George, grandchildren Thomas, Annabel, Megan, Millie and Eleanor, brother in law John Thompson, sisters in law Rita Reid (UK), Lady Sylvia Townley-Peeler (USA), Amanda Ramsay (Kingscourt), nephews, nieces, relatives and friends on the death of Thomas Stanley Leinster, Carnalynch, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away on Saturday, 6^th  March 2021, peacefully, at his residence. Stanley was predeceased by his brother Jim. Stanley’s Funeral Service too place in Trinity Presbyterian Church on Monday,, March 8^th with burial afterwards in Urcher graveyard.

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

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

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

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

Carers Online Coffee Morning: Calling all Carers in the Diocese of Kilmore: We are mindful of the extra strain and stress that these times are placing on Carers. We would like (if there is enough interest) to set up an online support group, where Carers have an opportuinity to meet others in similar situtations and to build supportive and enriching friendships. If you are a Carer and would like to be part of our group, please email: martinapastoralworker@gmail.com indicating your interest. We would love to hear from you.

St. Annes:  Thanks: Thanks to those who donated so generously towards the upgrading of the Parish webcam. The neccessary upgrade increases the annual fee that we must pay the webcam provider. It is wonderful to have the webcam as it keeps everybody connected—but please bear in mind that this connection comes at a financial cost to the Parish.

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 Thursday week, March 5^th.  All Masses and Parish Funerals can be viewed on the Parish webcam or can be heard by tuning in the radio to 107.8 F.M.

Lent Opportunity: Jordan will lead weekly Gospel Reflection sessions every Tuesday evening at 8.00pm on Zoom. If interested, please forward your email address to: stannesbailieboro@gmail.com

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

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

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

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to sons John and Thomas, daughter Breda (Nenagh), daughters-in-law Margaret and Georgina, Breda’s partner Philip, sisters Nellie Lynch (Ardlow), Mollie Calvey (Westport), grandchildren Louise, Sean, Laura, Thomas, Rachel, great-grandchildren Kyle and Mia, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends on the death of Margaret Rogers (nee Sheridan) Carnans Lower, Tierworker, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away on Monday, February 15^th, 2021, in her 99^th  year, peacefully at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Margaret was predeceased by her husband Tommy, her brothers James and Peter and sister Theresa.

Margaret’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Patrick’s Church, Tierworker on Wednesday, February 17^th with burial afterwards in Moybologue Cemetery..  

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

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

FREE TRAINING:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Services: Due to level 5 restrictions we cannot meet in our Church buildings, so our service this week will be on Facebook (or on YouTube under ‘bailieborough group of parishes’) from 10:30am this Sunday, 28^th  February.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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