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Bailieborough News August 8th 2019
/in News /by Liz FlemingBailieborough News. August 8th 2019. Matthew J. Cullen.
St. Anne’s National School: Book: Last call for photos… St. Anne’s National School plans to publish a book this autumn, covering 70 years of its history. As expected, people have shared many photos but more would be welcome—especially from the early years. Photos will be scanned and returned. Please have a final look for photos for inclusion in this book.
Bailieborough Creative Hub: Bailieborough Creative Hub present National Heritage Week art exhibition ‘Past Times/Pastimes’.
Opening night: Thursday 15th August at 7pm in Bailieborough Library.
The exhibition runs until 30th August. All welcome. For further information please contact: bailieboroughcreativehub@gmail.com or bbcreativehub@gmail.com
Congratulations: Congratulations are extended to Carmel and Joe O’Reilly, Dromore and to Anna and Tom Monaghan, Corlurgan, who recently celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversaries.
Bailieborough Photography Exhibition:
The Bailieborough Photography Exhibition continues upstairs in the Library during normal opening hours until Saturday next, August 10th. Come along and see photos from 12 local photographers showcasing their talents with photos of interest to local and surrounding areas. Don’t miss out on what is an excellent display. All welcome and admission is free.
Bailieborough Walking Group:
Wednesday, August 7th – Girley Bog (M) Walk 1 Hour 30 min. Leaving Bailieborough Library at 6.30pm. Meet at Cloncat Service Station, 8.5km from Kells to Clonmellon Road., N52 at 7.05pm. Walk commencing at Girley Bog at 7.15pm.
August 14th – – Deerpark Forest, Virginia.
(M) Walk 1 Hour 15 min. (E) Walk 1 Hour. Leaving Bailieborough Library at 6.50pm. Walk commences at Virginia Rugby Club entrance to Deerpark at 7.15pm.
All welcome.
Deepest Sympathy: The entire community and surrounding area were saddened to learn of the passing of Victoria McLeish (née Martin), Waterloo, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan and formerly Kingscourt, who passed away peacefully at St. Christopher’s Hospice, Cavan surrounded by her devoted family on Thursday, July 25th. Loving wife of Ian, dear mother of Grace, Niall and Sophia. Victoria will be sadly missed by her parents Paul and Patricia, brother Simon, parents in law Grant and Liz, brother and sisters-in-laws, nieces, cousins, extended relatives and a large circle of friends along with kind neighbours. Victoria’s Funeral Mass took place in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kingscourt on Saturday morning, July 27th with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery
Bailieborough Group of Parishes: Services: Sunday 11th August:
Bailieborough 10:45am- Morning Prayer followed by tea and coffee.
Knockbride 12noon—Holy Communion.
Sunday, 18th August: Bailieborough 10:45am—Morning Prayer followed by tea and coffee.
Knockbride 12noon—Morning Prayer.
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to son Octavian, mother Ann, sister Linda, brother Fran, partner Jim, brother-in- law Mark, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, relatives and many, many friends of Mary Theresa Kelly, Stone Cottage, Tunnyduff, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of St Christopher Hospice, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, July 24th. Mary’s Funeral Service took place on Saturday, July 27th at 2pm in Bailieborough Parish Church, followed by Cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road Cavan.
Walk, Jog, Run or Crawl! Run, walk, crawl or jog every Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Community Centre, Chapel Road, Bailieborough at 8pm. It’s free!!!! And there is no catch! All newcomers welcome. Also the Saturday morning Leisure Group Cycle is back and takes place on Saturday mornings leaving from the Community Centre, Bailieborough at 9.00AM. Please bring euros for coffee stop and all welcome.
Heritage Week: ‘Walking Among the Dead’: Bailieborough Heritage Society will host a ‘Walk Among the Dead’ as part of Heritage Week. The walk will take place on Saturday, August 24th from 11am to 12 noon at the Old Church of Ireland Graveyard entrance. We will lead a tour of this graveyard. Along the way we will highlight the more interesting epitaphs and the lives of the people interred therein and those who died during the famine.
This old church and graveyard is behind the Church of Ireland at the junction of Main Street and Church St. Bailieborough. Cars may access the site from the Shercock Road. Parking available at the BDA Centre. Admission is free. For further information, please contact, 0872244159.
The Bailieborough Poetry Festival 2019:
The 7th Bailieborough Poetry Festival will take place this year from 3rd to 5th October. Building on previous years’ events we have a refreshing group of poets, artists, readers and musicians.
In keeping with past festivals, the festival will open with an art exhibition by Cavan-based artist, Jim McPartlin on the Thursday of the weekend in the arts space of Bailieborough Library. This will be followed by LitLab readings. Over the course of the weekend there will be poetry workshops by visiting poets aimed at participants at all levels of writing experience, interviews, open mic events, the presentation of the Bailieborough Poetry prize and a walking tour of local literary places of interest.
This year’s festival welcomes recently appointed Writer-in-Residence, Anthony J Quinn, who has already become involved in numerous projects in the county and across the pre-Brexit border. He hails from County Tyrone and will be reading his own work and providing advice for aspiring writers.
Visiting poets this year will include Pat Boran and Moya Cannon both of whom will be conducting workshops on the Saturday morning of the festival. Early booking is advised as the workshops are always oversubscribed. Cavan poet Kate Ennals will also feature this year.
The Bailieborough Poetry Prize competition is now open. Closing date for entry is Friday, 6th September 2019.
First prize of €300 for winning poem. Each poem must not exceed 50 lines, and should be typed, single-spaced. The competition is open to anybody who has reached their 18th birthday by the 6th September 2019. Up to three poems may be submitted per entry. You may submit as many entries as you wish. A fee of €5 per poem or 3 poems for €10 is payable. Payment should be made via the PayPal button. Further details may be found on www.bailieboroughpoetry.com
Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife, Helen on the death of husband, Frank (Norrie) Dowd, Curragh, Gorey, Wexford and formerly of Finaway, Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan and Tonyfoyle, Bailieboro, Co. Cavan and Senneleys Park Road, Birmingham.
Frank was the brother of Margaret (Molloy), Paddy, Mattie and Peter (O’Dowd), and cherished son of the late Mattie and Gretta.
Frank’s death is deeply regretted by his brothers, sister, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, great-grand-nephew, extended family, relatives and friends. Frank’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Mary’s Church, Clanaphilip, on Monday 29th July, followed by burial in the adjoining Cemetery.
Cemetery Sunday: The annual Blessing of the Graves in St. Anne’s Cemetery will take place on Sunday, September 1st at 12 noon. Now would be the ideal time to tend to your family grave or plot.
The Blessing of the Graves will take place in Killann on Saturday, August 17th at 7.00pm and in Shercock on Sunday, August 18th following 11.30am Mass.
The Blessing of the Graves in Moybolougue Cemetery (old and new) will take place after the 10am Mass on Sunday, August 18th.
Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.: Hard to believe the FAI soccer camp is now finished, it was a brilliant week and a huge success for the club.
Special thank you to the coaches, Ciaran, Aideen, Rachel, Darren, Lorcan, Francis, Ryan, Mark and also to Thomas Heffernan of the FAI for helping to facilitate the camp.
Thank you to everyone who attended, children and their parents. 100 children took part and there are a lot of talented players, if you are not involved with the club then do get in touch.
Citizen’s Information: The service takes place every Tuesday from 1.30pm to 2.30pm in the Library— providing information, advice and advocacy supports to everyone on Social welfare, employment, Pensions, Health, Tax etc. No appointment necessary.
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.
Baptism Dates in St. Annes for August, September and October 2019: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–August 10th (Saturday, 1.30pm), August 24th (Saturday, 1.30pm), September 8th (Sunday, 12.30pm), September 21st (Saturday, 1.30pm), October 6th (Sunday, 12.30pm) and October 19th (Saturday, 1.30pm).
Bailieborough Library: Craft Group takes place every Friday from 10.30am-1pm; Book Club 6pm-7pm on the last Thursday of every month; Lit Lab writers group every second Tuesday. Contact 042 9665779 for details on any of the above.
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.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held in: The Health Centre, Kells Road on Wednesdays at 8.30pm.
Bailieborough News July 25th 2019
/in News /by Liz FlemingBailieborough News. July 25th 2019. Matthew J. Cullen.
Congratulations: Congratulations to Fr. Michael Router on becoming Auxiliary Bishop of Armagh. Fr. Michael was ordained Bishop at a ceremony in Armagh Cathedral on Sunday last, which was conducted by Archbishop of Armagh Eamon Martin, Papal Nuncio Archbishop Okolo and former Bishop of Kilmore Leo O’Reilly. Congratulations Bishop Michael from all the people of Bailieborough and the surrounding areas and we all hope that you will be a very welcome visitor to our town in the future.
Bailieborough Mid-Summer Festival: Bailieborough Midsummer Festival was buzzing over the Festival weekend. Congratulations to the Bailieborough Midsummer Festival team who did an amazing job of bringing community spirit back into the town. To the Committee, all the stewards, sponsors and helpers and all who turned up at all the events over the weekend, –thank you for all your hard work and dedication. Although the weather gods didn’t play ball on Sunday afternoon, the event was overall, a great success!! The atmosphere and feedback from people has been amazing which helped enormously with the ‘feel good’ factor over the weekend. See you all again next year for Bailieborough Midsummer Festival 2020!!
Bailieborough School of Music: Lotto results for 20-07-2019. Numbers Drawn; 10, 15, 20, 24. No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Kelly Family, Curkish; Gráinne Smith; P Ruxton; Maureen Sheridan. Next week’s Jackpot €5,200.
Bailieborough Walking Group: July 24th Townly Hall, Drogheda
(M) Walk 1.5-2hrs. Leaving Bailieborough Library at 6.15pm. Meeting at Tullyallen National School. From Collon follow the R168(Drogheda Road). After 6 km turn right for Tullyallen. Signed for Glen Emmets GAA. Follow this road and after football grounds turn left and the school is on your left.
Wednesday, July 31st – Dromone- Oldcastle.
Leaving Bailieborough Library at 6.30pm. Meet at Millbrook, Oldcastle at 7.05pm or at Dromone Engineering. A82 YH63.
6km from Oldcastle following the L2800 turn right for Dromone.
Walk commencing at 7.15pm. All welcome.
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to husband, P.J, sons Mark, Peter, Owen and Ally, brothers Séan, Patrick, Ignatius, sisters Margaret and Regina, Mark’s partner Michelle, Peter’s partner Niamh, nieces, nephews and all extended family and friends on the death of Bridget Smith (nee Doogan), Galbolie, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully, at her residence on Monday, July 15th. Bridget was predeceased by her father Jack and mother Madge. Bridget’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough, on Thursday, July 18th with burial afterwards in St. Anne’s Cemetery.
Bailieborough Group of Parishes: Bailieborough Group of Parishes BBQ:
The Rev. Ian and the parishioners of the Bailieborough Group of Parishes would like to thank the community for their tremendous support at the Annual BBQ at the beginning of July. Rev Ian would also like to thank the Parish for the enormous and enthusiastic effort that was put in by so many in providing a wonderful meal in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. A great evening was had by all.
Sunday 28th July: Bailieborough 10:45am – Morning Prayer followed by tea and coffee.
Knockbride 12noon – Morning Prayer.
Sunday, August 4th: Bailieborough 10:45am – Holy Communion followed by tea and coffee.
Knockbride 12noon – Morning Prayer.
Classes at Bailieborough Business Centre: We are now taking names for the following Classes at Bailieborough Business Centre, please call 042-969-4716 to reserve your place for these free classes.
Classes at Bailieborough Business Centre: We are now taking names for the following Classes at Bailieborough Business Centre, please call 042-969-4716 to reserve your place for these free classes.
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Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to son,Richard, daughters, Karen, Sandra, Gill, Edel and Lisa, brother John Anthony, sisters, Mary Rose, Margaret, Pauline, Philomena, Kathleen and the late Eugene on the death of Patrick (Paddy) Clarke, Knockmore, Arklow, Wicklow / Bray, Wicklow / and formerly of Bailieborough, Cavan, who passed away peacefully at Asgard Lodge Nursing Home on Thursday, July 18th.
Paddy was predeceased by his wife Katrina and his death is deeply regretted by his sons-in-law Diarmuid, Seán, Jude, Mervyn and John, daughter-in-law Michelle, grandchildren Jamie, Kai, Kaydan, Freya, Chloe, Kyle, Ben, Sam and Ruby, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Paddy’s Funeral Mass took place on Monday, July 22nd in St. Joseph’s Church, Templerainey, with burial afterwards in Kilcarra Cemetery.
Walk, Jog, Run or Crawl! Run, walk, crawl or jog every Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Community Centre, Chapel Road, Bailieborough at 8pm. It’s free!!!! And there is no catch! All newcomers welcome. Also the Saturday morning Leisure Group Cycle is back and takes place on Saturday mornings leaving from the Community Centre, Bailieborough at 9.00AM. Please bring euros for coffee stop and all welcome.
Cemetery Sunday: The annual Blessing of the Graves in St. Anne’s Cemetery will take place on Sunday, September 1st at 12 noon. Now would be the ideal time to tend to your family grave or plot.
Citizen’s Information: The service takes place every Tuesday from 1.30pm to 2.30pm in the Library— providing information, advice and advocacy supports to everyone on Social welfare, employment, Pensions, Health, Tax etc. No appointment necessary.
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.
Baptism Dates in St. Annes for July and August 2019: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–July 28th (Sunday, 12.30pm), August 10th (Saturday, 1.30pm) and August 24th (Saturday, 1.30pm).
Bailieborough Library: Craft Group takes place every Friday from 10.30am-1pm; Book Club 6pm-7pm on the last Thursday of every month; Lit Lab writers group every second Tuesday. Contact 042 9665779 for details on any of the above.
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.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held in: The Health Centre, Kells Road on Wednesdays at 8.30pm.
East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 22nd July 2019
Quiet time of the year!!
Under 13/15/17;
Holiday season in full swing. We will train when all available. Players will get text.
Under 7; Next blitz is Monday 29th in Mullahoran.
Club contacts;
U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.
U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.
Bailieborough News Thursday 18th July 2019
/in News /by Liz FlemingBailieborough News. July 18th 2019. Matthew J. Cullen.
Bailieborough MidSummer Fest: Bailieborough MidSummer Festival will be taking place from next Friday the 19th of July until Sunday 21st of July.
The Festival kicks off on Friday next with a ‘Photo Exhibition’ at the Library, featuring work from talented local photographers, who all capture beautiful moments and memories. The exhibition runs all through the Festival and will be open until August 12th. The Official ‘Opening Night’ of the exhibition will take place on Thursday, July 18th at 7.15pm in the Library and it will be opened by local Historian, Mr. Leslie McKeague.
Also on Friday evening, the play ‘The Year of the Hiker’ performed by the Moynalty Drama Group will be coming to the Bailie Hotel at 8.00pm. Tickets are available from the Bailie Hotel reception at only €12. A night not to be missed.
The Midsummer Festival Duathlon is back, also on Friday 20th of July and this year it is sponsored by Link Credit Union. This year, there are new exciting routes to suit all levels. There will be a 5k Family Walk or Run, followed by a BBQ for all participants, sponsored by Fox’s bar.
The event will start and finish on Main Street and registration will take place from 6.30pm with the event due to start at 7.15pm. All welcome.
Saturday morning, sees fun and games for all age groups at the Community School pitch from 11.30am to 3.00pm. This event is sponsored by Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.
From 2.00pm to 6.00pm, the Bailieborough Creative Hub will be exhibiting their wares at the Market Square.
On Saturday afternoon, the ever popular ‘Teddy Bear’s Picnic’ takes place in the Community Centre, Chapel Road from 2.00pm onwards. €5 entry fee, with goody bags and drinks and don’t forget your teddies!
Mud Bugs Biodiversity workshop at the Library from 3.00pm to 4.00pm. Celebrate the nature around us with story and craft. Children aged over 7 years. This is a free event for children, but booking is essential at 042 9665779. This event is supported by Cavan County Council.
A ‘Walking Treasure Hunt’—sponsored by Noel Smith Construction—will take place around the town from 12 noon to 5.00pm, with registration at the Bailie Hotel from 11.30am.
From 4.30pm onwards an under 10 GAA Football blitz will take place in St. Annes Park. This event is sponsored by the Bailie Hotel.
From 4.00pm to 7.00pm, a Car Treasure Hunt will take place sponsored by Sean Smith Autos. Registration to take place at the Bailie Hotel.
From 5.00pm, a Vintage, Classic and Sport Vehicle Run will take place, with registration at the Market Square at 4.30pm. This event will feature cars, bikes and tractors from many an era and is in aid of the Bailieborough and Killann Cancer Funds. This will be followed by live music from ‘The Great Pretenders’ from 8.00pm to 10.00pm at the Market Square. There will be an open air barbeque, activities and family fun!
Also on Saturday, the film ‘The Man Who Wanted to Fly’ (about local man, Bobby Coote) will be shown in the newly renovated Court House—at the bottom of Main Street. Both screenings of the film—4.30pm and 8.30pm, have now sold out, but the film is being shown on R.T.E. 1 on Monday, July 22nd at 9.35pm.
Sunday sees the Family Fun Day taking place on Main Street. The road will be closed from 11.00am to 7.00pm. Admission is €5 for adults, with children going free. There will be: Bouncy Castles, Inflatables, Face Painting, Novelty Obstacle Course, Craft and Food Stalls, Vintage Vehicle Display, Local singers and entertainers and much, much more!!
Also on Sunday morning, at 10.00am, a mixed Historical Walk with John Ed Sheanon will leave the Market Square at 10.00am.
The infamous ‘Ducking Chair’ will be in use all day on Sunday, with the proceeds going to the Bailieborough Shamrocks Ladies G.A.A. Club.
At 1.00pm, the final of ‘Bailieborough’s Got Talent Final’ will take place on the Main Stage.
At 2.00pm, John McNicholl will provide music on the Main Stage.
From 2.30pm, a new attraction, this year, with ‘The Novelty Dog Show’. Sponsored by ‘Graeme’s Groom Room’, this canine celebration features many categories including, ‘Best Trick’ and ‘Waggiest Tail’!!, plus spot prizes for you and your four legged friends on the day. €2 entry fee with the proceeds going to the C.S.P.C.A.
From 4.00pm to 6.00pm, please come and dance along to , this year’s fabulous headline act, Declan Nerney and his Band.
At 10.00pm, the Festival Finale Dance will take place in the Hotel Bailie with free entry.
A fun-filled weekend for all the family, with plenty of activities for young and old makes this weekend, one not to be missed!
Ordination of Fr. Michael to Auxiliary Bishop of Armagh: Fr. Michael Router’s Episcopal Ordination will take place on Sunday, July 21st at 3.00pm, in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh and will be available to watch on https://www.churchservices.tv/armaghcathedral
All in our local community, wish Fr. Michael ‘all the best’ in his new ministry and thank him for all the dedication, hard work and joy that he brought to the town and parish over the years.
Saturday, July 20th, 7.00pm: Vigil Mass will take place in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh. During the Mass, the blessing of the Pontifical Insignia will take place. As we gather on the Feast of the Dedication of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Archbishop Eamon Martin will bless Bishop Michael’s Pastoral Ring, Staff and Mitre. After Mass there will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, concluding with Benediction at 8.30pm, during which time we will pray for Fr. Michael as he begins his new Ministry. Everyone welcome.
Sunday, July 21st, 3.00pm: Ordination Ceremony in St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
Monday, July 22nd, 7.30pm: Mass of Thanksgiving in St. Malachy’s Church, Armagh. Bishop Michael will celebrate his first Mass of Thanksgiving, to give thanks to God for his calling as Bishop and to pray God’s blessing on his work and ministry in the years to come. After Mass, Bishop Michael will impart his blessing to all present. Everyone welcome.
Bus to Bishop Michael’s Mass of Thanksgiving (Monday, July 22nd): If you would like to attend, Bishop Michael’s first Mass of Thanksgiving as Bishop, in St. Malachy’s Church, Armagh on Monday evening next, July 22nd, please give your name along with a deposit of €10 to Roisin McDonald, c/o T. Sheridan and Co, Market Square, Bailieborough before Friday evening, July 19th. For enquiries, please contact, Roisin at 086 338 8485. The bus will depart at 4.45pm sharp, from the Chapel carpark on the Virginia Road.
Moon Walk: 5k Moon walk on Lough an Leagh on Saturday next, 20th July at 8.30 pm. Entry fee €10, starting point is at the picnic area. All proceeds go to local Cancer Charities. Refreshments afterwards. All welcome.
Bailieborough School of Music: Lotto results for 29-06-2019. Numbers Drawn; 04, 14, 16, 22. No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Teresa Cooney; C O’Reilly; Pearse Og Smith; Gavin Galligan.
Lotto results for 06-07-2019. Numbers Drawn; 06, 16, 22, 23. No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Nathan Gaskin; Ultan Murphy; Jim Tierney; Micheal Clarke.
Lotto results for 13-07-2019. Numbers Drawn; 02, 20, 21, 22. No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Teresa Cooney; Aaron Cullen; Siobhan and Trisha Maguire; Tom A Leddy. Next week’s Jackpot €5,100.
Bailieborough Walking Group:
Wednesday, July 17th-– Lough Curragh Lake:
(M) Walk 1.5 Hours. Leaving Bailieborough Library at 6.50 pm. Walk commences at 7.15pm at Lough Curragh Lake. 12km from Bailieborough on Cavan Road. Car park on left just past the lake.
July 24th Townly Hall, Drogheda
(M) Walk 1.5-2hrs. Leaving Bailieborough Library at 6.15pm. Meeting at Tullyallen National School. From Collon follow the R168(Drogheda Road). After 6 km turn right for Tullyallen. Signed for Glen Emmets GAA. Follow this road and after football grounds turn left and the school is on your left.
All welcome.
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Betty, brother Jim, children Trisha, Declan, Siobhan, Carmel, Adelene, Martin, Maureen, Antionette, grandchildren, relatives and friends on the death of William (Willie) Bailie, formerly The Kells Road, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan who passed away peacefully in London on Saturday, June 29th. Willie was predeceased by his son Johnny. Willie’s Funeral Service took place in Bailieborough Parish Church on Monday, July 8th with burial afterwards in the adjoining Graveyard.
Bailieborough Group of Parishes: Sunday 21st July:
Bailieborough 10:45am – Morning Prayer followed by tea and coffee.
Knockbride 12noon – Morning Prayer.
Sunday 28th July: Bailieborough 10:45am – Morning Prayer followed by tea and coffee.
Knockbride 12noon – Morning Prayer.
Classes at Bailieborough Business Centre: We are now taking names for the following Classes at Bailieborough Business Centre, please call
042-969-4716 to reserve your place for these free classes.
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‘Hardtimes Chorus’: ‘Hardtimes Chorus’ are holding an ‘Open Choir Evening’ to welcome new members on this Thursday, July 18th at 8.00pm, in St. Annes Church, Bailieborough. The Choir has a number of concerts planned for this autumn and would be delighted if you would like to join them. If you can sing or even play an instrument, please come along and to hear a sample of our music. Light refreshments will be served on the night.
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Mary, daughter Bethanne (Reilly), son Jonathan, son-in-law Bernard, grandchildren Cian, Aoife, Ciarán, J.D, Pearce, Rhys, sisters Eileen, Mary, Nancy, and twin Lily, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends on the death of John Clarke, Beechdale Drive, Navan and formerly of Corlurgan, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, aged 68 years, who passed away peacefully at Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan on Friday, July 5th. John’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Mary’s Church, Navan on Tuesday, July 9th followed by burial in St. Finian’s Cemetery, Old Athboy Road, Navan.
Irish Heart Foundation: Church Gate Collection will take place on Saturday and Sunday, 20th and 21st July.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: On Saturday, July 20th as Fr. Michael Router prepares for his Episcopal Ordination, the Family Matters Faith Group will have Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough after the Saturday, 7.00pm Vigil Mass concluding with prayers at 9.30pm. All are welcome.
Walk, Jog, Run or Crawl! Run, walk, crawl or jog every Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Community Centre, Chapel Road, Bailieborough at 8pm. It’s free!!!! And there is no catch! All newcomers welcome. Also the Saturday morning Leisure Group Cycle is back and takes place on Saturday mornings leaving from the Community Centre, Bailieborough at 9.00AM. Please bring euros for coffee stop and all welcome.
Cemetery Sunday: The annual Blessing of the Graves in St. Anne’s Cemetery will take place on Sunday, September 1st at 12 noon. Now would be the ideal time to tend to your family grave or plot.
Citizen’s Information: The service takes place every Tuesday from 1.30pm to 2.30pm in the Library— providing information, advice and advocacy supports to everyone on Social welfare, employment, Pensions, Health, Tax etc. No appointment necessary.
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.
Baptism Dates in St. Annes for July and August 2019: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church–July 20th, (Saturday 1.30pm), July 28th (Sunday, 12.30pm), August 10th (Saturday, 1.30pm) and August 24th (Saturday, 1.30pm).
Bailieborough Library: Craft Group takes place every Friday from 10.30am-1pm; Book Club 6pm-7pm on the last Thursday of every month; Lit Lab writers group every second Tuesday. Contact 042 9665779 for details on any of the above.
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.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held in: The Health Centre, Kells Road on Wednesdays at 8.30pm.
Vintage Run and Show: Last year we got together and decided to raise some money for Cancer Care and with all the help from everyone local and faraway we managed to raise €5086.
This year we hope to match it, and the chosen charities are Cancer Care and
Cu Chulainn Blood Bikes.
If you would like to come along and bring your vintage motorcycle or car, feel free. everybody is welcome to see the show and please donate to these worthy causes.
Classic Cars and Vintage Motorbikes from 1940’s upwards will be in Cootehill Town from 11.00am to 1pm and Tullyvin Village from 5pm onwards on Sunday 21st July.
For more information contact Kevin Tiernan 0878399630.