The death has occurred of Ernest (Ernie) Coote Drumore, Bailieborough, Cavan

The death has occurred of Ernest (Ernie) Coote, Drumore, Bailieborough, Co Cavan peacefully in the care of The Sheelin Nursing Home. Predeceased by parents William and Elizabeth and his brother Noel.

Deeply regretted by his sister Hazel, brothers Robert and James. Deeply missed by his niece and nephews Malcolm, Denise, Darren, Gary, Adrian and Derek, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, friends and neighbours especially Jennifer and David.

Safe In The Arms Of Jesus

The death has occurred of Patsy Martin Drumeva, Tunnyduff, Bailieborough, Cavan

Patsy Martin, Drumeva, Tunnyduff and formerly of Heatherfield, Bailieborough, Co Cavan died on the 29th September 2024 peacefully surrounded by his family.

Deeply regretted by his partner Violet, Violet’s family Kristal and Donald, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

May He Rest In Peace

The death has occurred of Brenda McDonald (née Clarke) Chapel Road, Bailieborough, Cavan

Brenda McDonald (nee Clarke), Chapel Road, Bailieborough, Co Cavan died on the 26th September 2024, peacefully surrounded by her loving family after a short illness.

Deeply regretted by her loving husband Paddy, daughter Vanessa, son Peter, son-in-law Austin, daughter-in-law Van Anh, grandchildren Emma, Thomas, Leah, Shane, Lily, James and Patrick, brothers Kieran, Tony, Damien and Brian, sister Joan (predeceased by her brothers and sisters Mai, Betty, Eileen, Tricia, Patsy, Raymond, and Peadar), nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

The death has occurred of Rose Fulton (née Clarke) Cavan Road, Bailieborough, Cavan

Rose Fulton (nee Clarke), Cavan Road, Bailieborough, Co Cavan died on the 23rd September 2024 in her 99th year, peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the exceptional care of the Newgrange Unit in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. Predeceased by her beloved grandson Joseph and son-in-law David.

Deeply regretted by her sons Joseph (Eileen) and Paddy (Rosemary), daughters Angela, Marguerite (Pat) and Rosemary (Bert), grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and her many friends.

May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

The death has occurred of Mona Reilly (née Lynch) Ballinamoney, Bailieborough, Cavan, A82KC86 / Tierworker, Cavan

Mona Reilly Nee Lynch, Ballinamoney Bailieborough, Co Cavan died on the 22nd September 2024 peacefully in St. Mary’s Nursing Home, Castleblaney surrounded by her loving family and staff of the Drumlins Unit. Predeceased by her loving husband Peter, parents, brothers and sisters.

Deeply regretted by her sons Noel, P.J. (Brid) and Michael (Teresa), daughters Bridie (Michael), Helen (Seamus), Ann (Gerry) and Agnes (Damien), grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister Bridie, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and wide circle of friends.

May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

The death has occurred of Sylvia Mullane (née Love) Artane, Dublin / Bailieborough, Cavan

Mullane (née, Love) Sylvia (Artane, Dublin and formerly of Bailieborough, Co. Cavan) September 15th 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of John and loving mam to Lorraine, David and Jennifer. Sadly missed by her family, daughter-in-law Aoife, son-in-law Keith, grandchildren Cara, Sophie, Emmie and Kate, extended family friends and neighbours.

A special thank you to St. Francis Hospice Home Care Team and all the staff at Beaumont Hospital for their care and kindness shown to Sylvia.

May she rest in peace.

The death has occurred of Frank Van Den Broeck Galbolie, Bailieborough, Cavan

Frank Van Den Broeck

Galbolie, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan

and formerly Belgium.

Suddenly at his home, Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his family, neighbours and friends. A private funeral prayer service and interment has taken place.

May Frank Rest In Eternal Peace.

Bailieborough News. September 9th 2024. Matthew J. Cullen.

Bailieborough Active Age Group: Next meeting on Tuesday, 17th  September in the Courthouse from 2pm to 4pm. Hope to see you all there. Everyone Welcome.

Regretted  Death: The death has occurred of Michael Smith, Tudor Lodge, Curkish, Bailieborough.

Michael Smith, Tudor Lodge, Curkish, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan passed away on  Thursday, 5th  September 2024 peacefully, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family at Cavan General Hospital. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Kathleen, his loving family, son Adrian (Grace), daughters Denise (Paul), Regina (Mark) and Michelle (Cathal), sister Marian, brothers Johnny, Terry and Andy, grandchildren Dean, Cathy, Leah, Miah, Annie, Beth and Finn, his three foster children, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and extended family and friends.

May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

 Michael’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Sunday, September 8th and afterwards, Michael’s remains were laid to rest in St. Anne’s Cemetery, Bailieborough.

Bailieborough Bowls: Indoor bowls will recommence in Bailieborough Community Centre tonight, Wednesday, 11th September at 8pm. Tuition is available free of charge and membership is open to all members of the community. 

Bailieborough Shamrocks G.F.C: There are NO Dogs allowed in St.Anne’s Park except for assistance and guide dogs.

Our walking track is cover in dog foul, this is not good enough. Walkers shouldn’t have to avoid it or pick up after someone else and our players shouldn’t have to pick up footballs that roll through it.

Again, NO Dogs except for assistance and guide dogs.

Bailieborough Rhythmic Dance Twirlers:

Rhythmic Dance Twirlers are currently looking for New members to join us.

Classes are held every Tuesday in the Bailieborough Courthouse from 5-7pm

and also every Friday, from 5-7pm in the Kingscourt Community Centre.

Boys and girls from age 4 are welcome.

Bailieborough School of Music: is enrolling new students for Recorder, Flute, Trumpet, Saxaphone, Clarinet and Guitar—subject to availability. If you have a son/daughter or know anyone interested, please contact us by email at: bboro.som@gmail.com or phone Geraldine at 086 170 6351 with the student’s name, date of birth and instrument of choice.

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 Library: Thanks so much to everyone who came to Bailieborough Library for the unveiling on Thursday last of Bobby’s Coote’s portrait sculpture. We had a great day with wonderful music from Padraig, Jimmy and Bobby himself! Family, friends, neighbours and more came to wish Bobby well. Thanks for all the lovely messages written to myself and Bobby. The sculpture will be on display in the Library for the next three weeks.   

The craft group takes place every Friday at 11am in the Library.

Line Dancing: Line Dancing has resumed on Tuesday’s, at 8.15pm in the Couthouse, Lr. Main St. New members are always welcome. 

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.: Well done and best of luck to former Bailieboro Celtic girls player Lucie Gibson on her move to Shelbourne U15 Girls.

Bailieboro Celtic AFC are delighted to have been chosen for the Tesco blue token collection. A big thanks to Tesco Bailieborough.

So if your doing your weekly shop don’t forget to put your tokens in the Bailieboro Celtic AFC collection point.

Bailieboro Celtic AFC is seeking a coach for our Under 7’s (children born 2017). The commitment would be one hour each weekend. If you have any interest in getting involved and inspiring the next generation of soccer players please get in touch via our Facebook page.

Tesco Community Fund—Blue Tokens: Ballinamoney National School Parents Association kindly ask for you to support them in Tesco, Bailieborough over the next twelve weeks by popping the Blue Tokens into their collection point. All support greatly appreciated.

Bailieborough Chess Club: Bailieborough Chess Club has returned to Bailieborough Library on Wednesday’s and Friday’s. Contact Daniel at 0879271883 to sign up your children!

Careers: Thinking of changing career, need advice on careers, educational needs, CV help, interview skills – CMETB (Cavan Monaghan Education and Training Board) will facilitate a FREE drop in service at the Library on the last Wednesday of each month from 2.15pm-4.30pm. .No appointment is necessary.

Bailieborough Men’s Shed: Bailieborough ‘Men’s Shed’ is open every Tuesday morning from 10.00am to 1.00pm in the Bexcourt Centre, Shercock Road. New members are always most welcome.

St. Vincent De Paul: To request assistance from St. Vincent DePaul, please use, FREEPHONE 1800 677 777. Should your call be made during non office hours, please leave your details and you will receive a call back.

Walk, Jog or Run: Now that the evenings are getting shorter  again, there will be running and walking for all levels,  beginners and advanced. Fun and free, social gathering in the Chapel car park,  Lake Shore,  Bailieborough at 8pm. All old and new people welcome.  Stretch before and afterwards, every Monday and Wednesday evening.

East Cavan Gaels:

Club contacts;

U8/10/12; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.

U14/16/18/; Kathryn O’Flynn 087 244 1371.

Senior; Adam Baldwin 087 962 2206.

The death has occurred of Douglas (Dougie) Smyth Lisball, Bailieborough, Cavan

Unexpectedly at his home Sunday 08 September 2024.


Predeceased by his parents Ina May and William (Willie) and his brother-in-law Tom.


Deeply mourned and sadly missed by his siblings Yvonne, Robert and Evelyn. His nephews and nieces Niall, Robert, Andrew, AnnMarie, Sophia, Pamela and Rachael. His sister-in-law Kathleen and his brother-in-law John, relatives, neighbours and his many friends.

The death has occurred of Michael Smith Tudor Lodge, Curkish, Bailieborough, Cavan

Michael Smith, Tudor Lodge, Curkish, Bailieborough, Co Cavan died on the 5th September 2024 peacefully, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family at Cavan General Hospital. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Kathleen, his loving family, son Adrian (Grace), daughters Denise (Paul), Regina (Mark) and Michelle (Cathal), sister Marian, brothers Johnny, Terry and Andy, grandchildren Dean, Cathy, Leah, Miah, Annie, Beth and Finn, his three foster children, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and extended family and friends.

May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace