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Pop Up Alzheimers Cafe.
/in News /by PetraBailieborough News. February 3rd 2025. Matthew J. Cullen
/in News /by PetraHome Energy Grants: Killann Parish Green Group have organised Drop-in Information Clinics every Friday during February in Bailieborough Courthouse, Lower Main Street between 11.00am and 1.00pm. There will be guidence on SEAI grants and how to make an application. All are welcome.
Bailieborough Mid Summer and Town Events: Volunteers Needed! St Patrick’s Day Parade meeting tonight, Wednesday, February 5th at 7.30pm in the Business Centre, Shercock Road. We are appealing for help as we are down to less than 6 committee members! Are we going to be the generation that lets these things go from town? All welcome.
St. Vincent DePaul: The local Society of the St. Vincent DePaul wish to acknowledge a generous donation of €750 from the Model School, Bailieborough.
Parish Arrangements: As of last weekend Fr. Ultan is the only resident Priest in this Parish, covering Bailieborough, Shercock and Killann. In addition, Fr. Ultan—since last October—is also Administrator of the Parish of Kilmainhamwood and Moybologue. Following consultation with the Bishop, Fr. Charlie O’Gorman, Parish Priest of Knockbride, has kindly agreed that in addition to his current role, he will also offer pastoral assistance in the Shercock/Killann area, when neccessary and when able.
All Masses, Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals etc.. in Shercock/Killann are to be arranged via the Parish Office in Bailieborough.
The weekend schedule will remain unchanged. There will be a regular daily Mass on Tuesdays in Shercock at 10.00a.m. Occasionally, there maybe and evening Mass on Fridays, but this will depend on the availability of a Priest and we ask people to understand, that they may not be able to book and Anniversary on the date of their choice.
In Bailieborough, the daily Mass schedule will also be subject to change from time to time, so it is important not to presume but to check the Parish newsletter each week. This is a new situation and it will take time to work things out and your understanding and support will be needed and appreciated.
100 Mile Challenge: Kevin Carolan will undertake the 100 Mile Challenge in February, to help raise funds for the The Mater Hospital Foundation. Kevin who had successful surgery there, hopes to complete the challenge and would appreciate your support by donating to https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/KevinCarolan8512 We as a community wish Kevin, the very best of luck.
Regretted Death: The death has occurred of Joseph (Joe) Murray, Ballinamoney, Bailieborough, on Saturday, 1st February 2025, peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by his family.
Joe was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Mary Ann, his brother Michael and his baby daughter Mary.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Grettie, sons Joseph and John, daughters Roseann, Patricia, Catherine and Elizabeth, brothers, sisters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace
Joe’s Funeral Mass took place on Monday, February 3rd in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough and afterwards Joe’s remains were laid to rest in St. Anne’s Cemetery.
Pop-Up Alzheimer Cafe: Featuring a guest speaker on maintaining positive mental health. Music and refreshments on Wednesday, February 19th from 2.00pm to 4.00pm, in Bailieborough Courthouse. For more information, please contact, Mildred on 087 259 3736 or James on 086 858 2047. All welcome.
New Al-Anon Meeting in Bailieborough: Meetings take place every Thursday evening at 7.30pm, in the Beckscourt Community Centre, (A82 D928). For details, please contact: 087 132 1462. All welcome. AL-ANON is a mutual support programme for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking.
Regretted Death:The death has occurred of Norman Mitchell, Inverell, New South Wales, Australia and formerly of Dundragon, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan. Norman was predeceased by his parents Harry and Phyllis Mitchell.
Norman is survived by his loving wife Louise, daughter Kate, son Andrew, son-in-law Adam, daughter-in-law Mel, grandchildren Seth, Drew, Eliza and Ava, sisters Sylvia (Bailieborough), Gillian (Newtownstewart) and Wendy (Portadown), nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Norman’s remains were laid to rest in Inverell, New South Wales, Australia on Monday, February 3rd 2025.
Bailieborough Active Age Group: Next meeting is on Tuesday 11th February, 2025 in The Courthouse, Lr. Main St, from 2-4pm. Everyone very welcome. Active Age is open to all Men and Women.
West Knockbride N.S.: Brown Coin Collection Fundraiser: We are arranging a brown coin collection for the school in the first week of March.
Could children please bring coins to the school during the first week of March.
Please support this fundraiser and help us raise vital funds for our school.
If anybody in the community wishes to donate some brown coins who do not have children in the school they can do so.
Thank you for your support.
Bridge: Bridge every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Bailie Hotel.New members welcome.
‘Dying Minutes’: Due to Storm Eowyn, the performance of ‘Dying Minutes’ had to be cancelled. However, the Shamrocks G.A.A. Club are so thankful to Liz O’Hanlon and the rest of the cast and crew who have agreed to perform the All-Ireland Award winning play on Saturday, February 8th. The play will be performed in the Bailieborough Shamrocks Clubhouse.
Tickets that have been purchased will be honoured on the new date.
In what promises to be an unforgettable evening, there are still some tickets available, which can be got from any Shamrocks member or physical tickets can be purchased from ‘An Siopa’, Lower Main St, (beside the Courthouse).
Congratulations: Congratulations to local politicians, T.D. Niamh Smyth, who has been newly appointed as Junior Minister in the Department of Enterprise, Trade, and Employment, to Sarah O’Reilly on being elected to the Seanad. Sarah is Aontú’s first ever senator for the party, and will now sit on the Agricultural Panel and also to Joe O’Reilly who has retained his seat on the Labour Panel in the Seanad.
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: If you are interested in learning Bridge, then come along and join us in Bailieborough Library every Tuesday morning, commencing on Tuesday, February 4th from 10.30 to 12.30. Class is free and booking is required.
The craft group takes place every Friday at 11am in the Library.
Indoor Bowling: Indoor Bowling takes place in the Community Centre, Bailieborough on Wednesdays at 8.00pm until mid-April. New members always welcome.
Line Dancing: Line Dancing takes place every Tuesday evening in the Courthouse, Lr. Main Street at 8.15pm. All welcome.
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.
East Cavan Gaels:
Club contacts;
Kathryn O’Flynn 087 244 1371.
U8/10/12; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.
U14/16/18Senior; Adam Baldwin 087 962 2206.
Bailieborough News. January 27th 2025. Matthew J. Cullen
/in News /by PetraStorm Eowyn: Storm Eowyn arrived on Thursday night and wreaked havoc across the country. Bailieborough did not escape the damaging winds. Trees were knocked, power lines brought down, roofs were damaged, fences were knocked down, water supplies were cut off or curtailed and generally life was made a misery for the people living in the town and its environs. As soon as it was safe, the local volunteers and voluntary services were out cutting trees and making areas safe for the E.S.B, to begin the job of restoring power to the area. In an anomily of the power system, some areas of the town lost no power at all, while other areas had no power from 4.00am on Friday morning until 1.30pm on Sunday afternoon. Thankfully—at the time of writing—most areas of the town have had their power restored.
Some events were cancelled due to the power outages and hopefully they will be rescheduled for a later date. Food shops quickly ran out of the essentials and it was early on Monday morning before they had the chance to replenish supplies. So, a lot of hardship for everybody over the weekend but thankfully no major incidents or loss of life and we can be extremely grateful to all the people who helped get everything up and running again.
100 Mile Challenge: Kevin Carolan will undertake the 100 Mile Challenge in February, to help raise funds for the The Mater Hospital Foundation. Kevin who had successful surgery there, hopes to complete the challenge and would appreciate your support by donating to https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/KevinCarolan8512 We as a community wish Kevin, the very best of luck.
Regretted Death: The death has occurred of Seamus Sexton, late of Moylett, Bailieborough, Co.Cavan, on Wednesday, 22nd January 2025, peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Seamus was predeceased by his parents Patrick and Rose, sister Breege Oates and brother Martin.
Deeply missed by his heartbroken wife Jackie, son James (Hannah), daughters Grainne (Karl), Fiona (Chris), Ciara and his adored grandson Alfie. Sadly missed by his sisters Maura and Roisin, sister-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Seamus’s Funeral Mass took place on Saturday, January 25th in St. Mary’s Church, Clanaphilip and afterwards, Seamus’s remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.
Bailieborough Creative Hub: Come and join us in Bailieborough Library on Thursday, 30th January at 7pm to find out about this years plans for arts events and exhibitions. Come and find out about our exciting projects for 2025. Wheter you are a painter, writer, musician, crafter, or simply a lover of the Arts, our group is the perfect place to share ideas, collaborate and spark your imagination! No experience neccessary just bring your enthusiasm and an open mind! All welcome.
Reminder Re: Mass Time Changes: Killann, Saturdays—6.00pm, Bailieborough, Saturdays—7.15pm. Sunday morning: Bailieborough, –10.15am and Shercock—11.30am.
First Communion Dates, 2025: Shercock, 3rd May, St. Anne’s, May 10th and St. Felim’s, May 17th. All Masses at 11.00am.
Confirmation: Bishop Hayes will administer Confirmation in the Parish on Saturday, March 29th 2025.
St. Annes National School Enrolment: St Anne’s N.S.Junior Infants 2025/2026 enrolment is now open. Please contact office@stannesns.ie or 0429665242. School will cease accepting applications on January 31st.
New Al-Anon Meeting in Bailieborough: Meetings take place every Thursday evening at 7.30pm, in the Beckscourt Community Centre, (A82 D928). For details, please contact: 087 132 1462. All welcome. AL-ANON is a mutual support programme for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking.
CMET Adult Services: CMET Adult Services are offering free computer classes in Bailieborough in January 2025. Courses will run in the Bailieborough Business Development Centre and cater for absolute beginners to improvers. Please contact, Regina Clarke on 087 2855 907 or email reginaclarke@cmetb.ie to register or for more information.
Regretted Death:Kathleen Traynor (nee McGuinness), Rocks Road, Kingscourt and late of Tullawaltra, Bailieborough, Co Cavan, passed away on Wednesday, 22nd January 2025, peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, surrounded by her loving family. Kathleen was predeceased by her husband Dessie, parents Matthew and Bridget, brother Eddie, nephew Michael and brother-in-law Mick.
Kathleen will be sadly missed by her son Dessie, daughter-in-law Karen, grandchildren Senan, Áine and Ronan, brothers Paddy (Rose), Martin (Eileen), Michael (Debbie), Paul and Terence, sisters Mary-Ellen (Michael), Jenny, Margaret (Alfie) and Ann (Joe), nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Kathleen’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Brigid’s Church, Knockbride West on Saturday, January 25th and afterwards, Kathleen’s remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery, Bailieborough.
Model School Enrolment: Enrolment is now taking place for the school year 2025-2026.Application forms are available on the school website or by contacting the school office on 042 9665689.
Bailieborough Active Age Group: Next meeting is on Tuesday 11th February, 2025 in The Courthouse, Lr. Main St, from 2-4pm. Everyone very welcome. Active Age is open to all Men and Women.
Bridge: Bridge Results: Tuesday: January 14th 2025: First: Mary Croninand Rena Coleman. Second: Marie McNicholas and Maresa Liggan. Third: Sean Kelleher and Betty McCafferty. Best Gross: Marie McNicholas and Maresa Liggan. Bridge every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Bailie Hotel.New members welcome.
‘Dying Minutes’: Due to Storm Eowyn, the performance of ‘Dying Minutes’ had to be cancelled. However, the Shamrocks G.A.A. Club are so thankful to Liz O’Hanlon and the rest of the cast and crew who have agreed to perform the All-Ireland Award winning play on Saturday, February 8th. The play will be performed in the Bailieborough Shamrocks Clubhouse.
Tickets that have been purchased will be honoured on the new date.
In what promises to be an unforgettable evening, there are still some tickets available, which can be got from any Shamrocks member or physical tickets can be purchased from ‘An Siopa’, Lower Main St, (beside the Courthouse).
St. Felim’s. N.S., (The Vale) is currently inviting applications for admission to Junior Infants for 2025/2026. Further information is available on our website : http://www.thevalens.com/index.php/admissions or by contacting the school at : office@thevalens.com or 042 96 65605. The school will cease accepting applications on Friday, January 31st 2025.
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: If you are interested in learning Bridge, then come along and join us in Bailieborough Library every Tuesday morning, commencing on Tuesday, February 4th from 10.30 to 12.30. Class is free and booking is required.
The craft group takes place every Friday at 11am in the Library.
Digital Skills Clinic: New , Free Digital Skills Clinic for older people taking place in Bailieborough Library on Thursday mornings. You can book a one hour, one -to-one session with a tutor by contacting Bailieborough Library on 042 9665779.
Indoor Bowling: Indoor Bowling takes place in the Community Centre, Bailieborough on Wednesdays at 8.00pm until mid-April. New members always welcome.
Line Dancing: Line Dancing takes place every Tuesday evening in the Courthouse, Lr. Main Street at 8.15pm. All welcome.
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.
East Cavan Gaels:
Club contacts;
Kathryn O’Flynn 087 244 1371.
U8/10/12; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.
U14/16/18Senior; Adam Baldwin 087 962 2206.