Well Done and Thank You: Thanks to the help of Damien Clarke (Clarkes Memorials) and Seamus Rahill (Committee Member) the plaque at the Tree of Hope is back in position. Hopefully this is a once off.

St. Annes: There may be interruptions to the Parish Webcam service during the week due to the broadband upgrade in the Church. 

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

 Online Prayer: Jordan will host a weekly hour reflecting on the Gospels of Lent commencing on Tuesday next, February 16^th at 8.00pm. It will be held on Zoom. To participate, please send an email with your name to: bailieboro@kilmorediocese.ie on or before this Friday, February 12^th. A minimum of six participants are needed if it is to go ahead.

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

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

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

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to sons and daughters Kathleen O’Reilly (Mullagh), Marie Burke (Limerick), Noel (Stradone), Martin (Bailieborough), Liz Callaghan (Tierworker), Pat (UK), sons in law Eamon, Tom and Philip, daughters in law Agnes and Lotus, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family and friends on the death of Michael Reilly, Derryham, Bailieborough, Co Cavan who passed away peacefully in his 98^th  year in the loving care of the staff of St Joseph’s Nursing Home, Virginia on Sunday, January 31^st, 2021.Michael was predeceased by his wife Mary and grandson Rory..

Michael’s Funeral Mass took place in St Mary’s Church Clonaphilip on Tuesday, February 2^nd with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

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

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

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

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

FREE TRAINING:

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

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

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

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

Bailieborough Group of Parishes: During 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 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.

Regretted Death:  Deepest Sympathy is extended to daughter Sinead, sons Cathal and Sean, brothers Patsy and Charlie, sister Kathleen, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a very large circle of friends on the death of John Farrelly, Bexcourt, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, February 3^rd, 2021. John was predeceased by his wife Mary, parents Charles and Bridget and brother Tom.  

John’s Funeral Mass took place in St Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Friday, February 5^th  with burial afterwards in St Anne’s Cemetery.

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

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

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

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

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to brother Ownie, sisters Bridgid and Ellie, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends on the death of Lawrence Kangley, Bracklin, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan and Iona House, Castleblaney, Co. Monaghan, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 3^rd, 2021, at Our Lady’s Hospital, Drogheda.

Lawrence’s Funeral Mass took place in The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kingscourt, on Sunday, February 7^th 2021 with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

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

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

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

Please support.

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

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

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

Think your family has got what it takes?!

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

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

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

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

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

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

St. Annes: Current Covid-19 Restrictions: Our webcam at St Anne’s is operating poorly at present. The picture is fuzzy but the sound may be ok. Remember that Mass can be heard on the radio at 107.8FM in the Bailieborough area and 92FM in Shercock. Our provider is try to grapple with the technical problem. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

First Communion Mass: Candidates for First Holy Communion are invited to tune into Masses from St. Annes on Saturday evening next, January 30^th at 7.00pm. During Mass, St. Brigid’s crosses will be blessedthat the children may collect from the church over the following days and take home.

Candlemas Day: Candles will be blessed at Mass on Tuesday, February 2^nd. You are welcome to leave your candles in the church in the coming days to be blessed on Candlemas Day.

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

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

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

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

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to brother Eugene, sister Kate-Jane, sister in law Rosie, nephews Jim, Gene, Vincent and Declan, and niece Anna Marie, grandnieces and nephews and extended family, neighbours and friends on the death of Marion O’Reilly Corodoagh, Tunnyduff, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully, at Fairlawns Nursing Home, Bailieborough on Sunday, January 17^th 2021. Marion was predeceased by her brothers Pat and Benny.

Marion’s Funeral Mass took place in St Brigid’s Church, Knockbride West (Tunnyduff) on Tuesday, January 19^th  with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. 

The Model School Junior Infant Enrolment – September 2021:

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

St. Felim’s. N.S., (The Vale) is currently inviting applications for enrolment for 2021/2022. A copy of the school’s Admission Policy, Annual Admission Notice and the Application Form for Admission for 2021-2022 school year is available as follows—1) To download on the school website—www.thevalens.com under Admissions or 2)by completing the online Application Form for Admission via link available on the school website—www.thevalens.com under Admissions or 3) on request—by emailing office@thevalens.com or in writing to St. Felim’s N.S., Leiter, Bailieborough, A82 CX30. Completed forms to be returned to the school by Friday, February 5^th 2021.

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to brothers Charlie (Leitrim, Bailieborough) and Paddy (Artane, Dublin) and sister Marie Ahern (Brandon, Cork) sister-in-law Sheila, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbors and friends on the death of Christine Clarke , Granville Street, McGee House, Dublin and late of Greagharue, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully in the Mater Hospital Dublin on Monday, January 18^th 2021. Christine was predeceased by her parents Eddie and Bridget, sister Genevieve Carroll, brothers-in-law Peter and John, sister-in-law Sheila and niece Ethel .

Christine’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Wednesday, January 20^th with burial afterwards in St. Annes Cemetery.

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

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

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

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

Deepest Sympathy:  Deepest Sympathy is extended to brother Tommy (Enniskillien), sisters Martha (U.K), Mary (Kildare) and Vera (U.K), sister-in-law, brother-in-law, niece, nephews, extended family and friends on the death of Brian O’Reilly, Skeagh, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away suddenly at Cavan General Hospital on Friday, January 22^nd 2021.

Brian’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Sunday, January 24^th with burial afterwards in St. Anne’s Cemetery. 

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

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

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

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

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

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to daughter Eilleen, sons Michael, John, Kevin and Jimmy, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, sisters Bridie, Margaret Rose, Helen Jean, brothers James, Patrick and Austin, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends on the death of Nora Laffey (nee Clarke) Long Island, New York and formerly The Cottage, Leitrim, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away on Saturday, 26^th  December 2020. Nora was predeceased by her husband Michael (Mike), parents John and Helen and brothers Sean and Brendan.

Nora’s Funeral Mass and Funeral took place in Long Island, New York on Thursday, December 31^st, 2020.

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.

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

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Maura, daughters Kathleen, Anna-Marie and Mary, sons Edward and Michael, sisters Nellie and Bridget, brother Pheilim, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great grandson, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends on the death of  Aidan McGuinness, Waterloo, Bailieborough, Co Cavan, who passed away peacefully at Cavan General Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Friday, January 1^st 2021.

Aidan’s Funeral Mass took place in St Mary’s Church, Clonaphilip on Sunday, January 3^rd 2021 with burial afterwards in St Brigid’s Cemetery, Knockbride West (Tunnyduff). 

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

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to brother, Fr Bosco (Buckinghamshire, England), nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces and all his extended family on the death of Fr Eugene Clarke, retired P.P, ( Drumcor)., Brookside, Farnham Rd, Cavan Town and formerly Tullynaskeagh, Bailieborough, Co Cavan, who passed away peacefully on Friday, January 1^st  2021 , in Cavan General Hospital. Fr. Eugene was predeceased by his parents May and Michael, sisters Maureen, Rosie and Lil and brothers Benny and Philip.  Deeply regretted by Bishop Martin Hayes, retired Bishop Leo O Reilly and all the clergy of the Diocese of Kilmore. Also missed by his former parishioners, his good neighbours, all his carers that looked after him so well and his many friends.

Fr. Eugene’s Funeral Mass took place on Monday, January 4^th 2021 in St Patrick’s Church, Drumcor, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

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

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

Bailieborough Shamrocks G.F.C.: Ireland Lights Up postponed to February

The GAA  received a communication from Sport Ireland who, in consultation with the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht and Sport, have requested the postponement of the Ireland Lights Up walking initiative until the start of February (dependant on the Government guidelines at that time). We were informed that this late change of position was prompted by the continued escalation of the pandemic here in Ireland.

The GAA Healthy Club ‘Every Step Counts’ Challenge in partnership with Irish Life’s MyLife App will proceed as planned and will start on tonight, Wednesday, January 13th and will run for 7 weeks. In each province there are 3x O’Neills vouchers up for grabs – €2,500, €1,500 and €1,000. Any club that tracks more than 4,000km during the challenge will be entered into the prize draw in their province.

Can everybody please download this MyLife App and join our Bailieborough Shamrocks Page. When you go for your walk or run from Wednesday 14th January to Wednesday, March 3rd track your activity and that will go in our Team Steps total. If we collectively get 4000kms then we go into a draw for the prizes.. No bother to us…..

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

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

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

Christmas Day: Masses at 10.00am and 11.30am.

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

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

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

Bailieborough Group of Parishes: Wednesday, December 23^rd : 23 December – ‘A Quiet Christmas’ at 7:30pm – Bailieborough – A quiet, reflective service, especially focusing on prayer for those feeling grief this Christmas.

Friday, 25^th  December – Christmas Day:

10am – Bailieborough – Holy Communion.

11:30am – Knockbride – Holy Communion.

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

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

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

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

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to mother Bridgid, brothers Colm and Paul, sister Claire, sisters-in-law Margaret and Caroline, brother-in-law Padraig, nieces, nephews and extended family, staff and his many friends in Curlurgan on the death of Thomás O’Brien, Curlurgan Community Group, Cavan, and late of Institute Road, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully at Cavan General Hospital on Wednesday, December 9^th, 2020. Thomas was predeceased by his father Tommy.

Thomas’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Michael’s Church, Staholmog on Friday, December 11^th with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. 

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

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

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to the McEnaney family—The Bailie Hotel—on the passing of their father, Brendan, Ardragh, Corduff, Carrickmacross, who passed away peacefully, at his home, surrounded by his beloved family, on Saturday, December 12^th 2020. Brendan’s Funeral Mass took place in St John the Evangelist Church, Raferagh, on Tuesday, 15^th  December, followed by burial in the adjoining Cemetery. 

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

Bailieborough Library:Bailieborough Library: Christmas Hours: The Library will be closing on Wednesday, December 23^rd at 4.00pm and will be re-opening on Thursday, December 31^st at 10.00am.
Breffni Photography Club’s exhibition of beautiful photographs by local photographers has re-opened at the library under the new guidelines. This may be visited during library opening hours, and gives everyone the opportunity to see the wonderful work before the end of the year!

Thank You: Thank You to Sean O’Reilly for decorating the Christmas Trees in St. Annes Church and Church grounds and thanks also to Paulius Pilipavicus for erecting the Christmas lights on the Church building.

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

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

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

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

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

In this most peculiar of years, we wish all readers, a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful and Covid free New Year.

Castle Lake Forest Demense: It is great to see everybody back and enjoying their walks at the Castle Lake. The Cavan Road can be quite dangerous when trying to turn in from the town. So could we ask the area surrounding the entrance be kept free and clear to facilitate anyone who may be trying to get through the gates. If we just take an extra moment before we leave the car to ensure all users can access the area. Thankyou.

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

Remember when you by local you are supporting your community.

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

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

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

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

Christmas Day: Masses at 10.00am and 11.30am.

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

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

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

Bailieborough Group of Parishes: Great news! From last Sunday, December 6^th  we can meet in our church buildings again. Join us for Sunday Service this week, Mullagh and Shercock 9:30am, Bailieborough 10:45am, Knockbride 12noon. We will also continue online from 10:30am or on YouTube. All welcome. The Covid-19 etiquette will be as before including the use of FACE COVERINGS which highly recommended and encouraged as best practice at Sunday service.

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

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

Bailieborough St. Vincent DePaul, Annual Appeal:  Please support the SVP Collection, Sunday 13th December 2020:

SVP St. Anne’s Conference will be conducting their Giving Sunday collection on Sunday 13th December. Each year our Conference supports circa 200 families and people in need in this community through home visitation and monetary assistance. Currently home visitation is curtailed due to the pandemic and we rely on the telephone and postal services to communicate with parishioners in Bailieborough, Shercock, Knockbride and Tierworker.

Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 restrictions we haven’t been in a position to have our normal weekly Church collections or avail of the ‘In -Shop’ Christmas collections at Supervalu and Tesco or benefit from the normal support of Vincent’s Shop.

You can donate directly towards the work of our Conference in the following ways:

• Place your donation in an envelope marked SVP and drop into the Church Parish Office
• Go to svp.ie/donate
• Ring 0818 176 176 / 028 9075 0161.

All the funds raised are spent locally helping those who need it most with food, heating and education costs throughout the winter and beyond.

We rely almost entirely on the support of you, our generous parishioners.

We extend best wishes to all for Christmas and 2021.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to sisters Margaret and Jane, brother in law Matt, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends of Kathleen Smith, Lisnalee, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully, at Cavan General Hospital on Sunday, November 29^th 2020. Kathleen was an ex employee of Cavan General Hospital. Kathleen was predeceased by her parents Michael and Mollie, brother T.P. and sister Bridget. Kathleen’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Chapel, Bailieborough on Tuesday, December 1^st and following which, her remains were laid to rest in St. Anne’s Cemetery.

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

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

Bailieborough Community Alert: In these peculiar times, Bailieborough Community Alert is available 24/7..to make contact..contact Kevin Carolan  at 086 3759627..you must have your eircode available.

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

Covid-19 Support Line for Older People: Alone manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of Covid-19. Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where neccessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am to 8pm by calling 0818 222 024.

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to brothers Charlie, Frank, Gerard and Barney, nephews, especially John, nieces, sisters in law, relatives and friends on the death of Thomas Dunne, Carnalynch, Bailieborough, Co Cavan, who passed away  peacefully, at Cavan General Hospital on Saturday, November 28^th, 2020. Thomas’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Church, Bailieborough on Monday, November 30^th and following which his remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery.

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

Bailieborough ‘Lend A Hand’: ‘Lend a Hand’ is for the elderly and vulnerable in  the Bailieborough area. Just give us a call if you need a job done, or even just a chat. Phone Ann on 042 9694825.

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

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

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

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