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Bailieborough News. November 8th 2021 . Matthew J. Cullen.
/in News /by PetraCentenary Celebrations: An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD received a warm and enthusiastic reception on his visit to Tunnyduff on Friday last. His graveside oration outlining the wonderful career of the late Paddy Smith TD as a Republican and national political figure received a moving and very generous response. His attendance alongside Eamon Ó Cuív TD Master of Ceremonies was in response to Deputy Niamh Smyth invite to mark Paddy Smith’s proposed execution a 100 years ago.
Niamh offered her thanks and compliments to all who participated in the parade to the graveside under the direction and drive of Eugene Markey. Fr. Anthony Fagan’s graveside blessing and prayers for the dead added solemnity and reverence to the occasion. The security and traffic management by Bailieborough Garda was deeply appreciated and ably assisted by local car parking stewards. The beautiful pipe playing by Sean Finnegan, Grace Taite’s moving Last Post and Reveille and Siobhan Proudfoot’ s rendition Amhrán na bhFann all stood out as special moments on the day. A sincere thank you to everyone who helped in the lead up to this event and took part on the day.The day has been recorded and a DVD can be ordered before 19th November by ringing 042 966 6666.
Bailieborough Tidy Towns.A.G.M . The Bailieborough Tidy Towns Annual General Meeting will take place in the Bailie Hotel on Monday, November 22nd at 8 pm. All welcome. If we are to continue to put up hanging baskets in town, plant and maintain flowers and pick up litter, then much help is needed. Come along to the A.G.M. and volunteer to water a red pot ,weed a flower bed or pick up litter. All help appreciated. We all want to be proud of our town.
Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to Kevin, Bernie and Betty O’Reilly, Kells Road on the death of Isabel (Betty) Douglas (née Smith), Tandragee, Kells Road, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully at Virginia Primary Care Centre on Saturday, November 6th, 2021. ‘Auntie Betty’–as all affectionately knew her—was predeceased by her husband Ralph, sister Mary (O’Reilly), her brothers Michael, Phil, John, Tom, Jim, Willie, Harry and Benny. Betty will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews and extended family, neighbours and friends.
Betty’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Church, Bailieborough on Monday, November 8th with Cremation afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
Bowls: Bowls have recommenced in Tunnyduff Hall on Thursday nights at 8.00pm. New members welcome.
Bailieborough Library:
Public computers, seating areas and study spaces are now available at Bailieborough Library. We couldn’t be more pleased to have your regular Library services back in action.
The Library is open for browsing, borrowing, scanning, printing and photocopying. We have a huge selection of stock on offer. Phone Bailieborough Library at 042 9665779 for more details!
PARISH BULB PLANTING DAY in the grounds of St Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Saturday, 20th November from 9.30am. The plan is to plant Spring flowering bulbs, such as daffodils and snowdrops around the Church grounds to enhance our biodiversity.
Enhance the biodiversity of our parish and bring some Spring cheer!
Volunteers from local community groups needed.
Just bring a hand trowel or spade and a friend!!
Refreshments will be served throughout the morning!
Congratulations and Well Done: Congratulations and Well Done to Bailieborough Shamrocks clubmen, Francis Clarke, Shane Dillon and Mickey Clinch and Knockbride’s Raphael Rogers, who were part of the Cavan Gaelic Masters squad who won the All Ireland Plate against Roscommon in Drumlish on Saturday last.
Also Congratulations to the management and players of the Bailieborough Shamrocks 1995 Senior Championship winning side who were honoured at the Senior Championship Final in Kingspan Breffni Park on Sunday afternoon last.
‘Plant for Ireland’ Appeal: Society is facing a mammoth problem of climate change. Control of Co2 by our generation is apparently not doing enough to protect society from world disasters.
If you are concerned ” Lend a hand ” !Plant for Ireland “! We ask for a positive response.
Trees help to fight Co.2, they absorb and remove it from our air, storing it and releasing oxygen.
Those who know tell us that an acre of trees absorb an amount of carbon dioxide to driving your car 26,000 miles. Even more true, we hear that one tree can produce enough oxygen for 4 people and annually for 18 people.
Trees absorb pollutant gases such as Nitrogen Oxide , sulphur and Dioxide , specialists tell us.
Should you “Fear for the future” will you join our campaign and “Plant for Ireland”! It is in all our interests.
Contact gemmaandpatrickmccabe@gmail.com ( mobile 086 8490642 ).
East Cavan Gaels: Juvenile Hurling: Won’t it be great to get back out socially again, and support your local hurling club at the same time?
Come join us for another fun evening and help raise much needed funding for local hurling development. The East Cavan Gaels will be hosting a ‘Table Quiz’ on Friday, 3rd December at 9.30pm in Nixys, The Square Bar, Bailieborough. All welcome.
Come and give it a go. Every Saturday 3 and 4pm for U7 and U9 respectively. Equipment supplied while learning.
Club contacts;
U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.
U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.
For All Parents: With the schools back and the darker evenings here, if there is an emergency like your child misses the bus or has no credit to ring you, please let them know they can come into Supervalu, Bailieborough and ask for the manager on duty and the manager will call home for you.
The children can wait in the store until they are collected rather than them standing outside in the cold.
It’s an option to keep in mind so you know they are safe.
Bailieborough Creative Hub: Another great achievement by Bailieborough Creative Hub. Following on from their great run in the Cavan County Museum “Under Cavan Skies” is now open in Bailieborough Library until the end of the month.
Christmas Art and Craft Fair: Bailieborough Creative Hub will be hosting a ‘Christmas Art and Craft Fair in the Courthouse, Bailieborough on Saturday, November 27th from 10.00am to 5.00pm. Contemporary and handcrafted gifts, cards, art, crafts, artisan cakes and much more. For more details or to book a stand, please contact: bailieboroughcreativehub@gmail.com
Mass of Remembrance: We will remember all those who died in our Parish during the past 12 months at a ‘Mass of Remembrance’ which will be held in St. Annes Church on Wednesday, November 17th at 7.00pm. Please note the change of date and time. All parishioners who have been bereaved are invited to attend. The names of the deceased will be read out during the Mass.
“Team Hope” Christmas Shoebox Appeal is back!
Play schools, schools, businesses and individuals can order leaflets and other resources online at www.teamhope.ie or contact local coordinator Hazel Speares at 0879903520.
East Cavan Swim Club: Well done to Grainne and Sadhbh Warren and Anna Behme who won medals at the Cavan Community Games on Saturday last.
Anna will now represent Cavan in the National Finals in Limerick on 27th Nov in 50m Breaststroke under 14 and Lian Moore will also be the County Representative in under 14 50m butterfly.
Well done to all the girls and best of luck Anna and Lian.
Helping our Homeless: Collection point outside SuperValu on the Main Street.
We collect crisps, bars, fresh fruit, pot noodles, cup of soups, sanitary products, boxers, socks, underwear and much more!
Your support means everything to us and our homeless! Our Bailieborough collection point is now outside of SuperValu at 12-1pm every Saturday!
Parents Plus: Early years programme: A practical and positive parenting course promoting confidence, learning and good behaviour in young children aged 1 to 6 years. This is a six-week course, taking place every Friday morning from 9.30am to 12 noon commencing on Friday, November 12th and ending on Friday, December 17th in Bailieborough Courthouse. This course is free of charge to all parents participating. For more information or to reserve your place, please contact Joanne on 087 7529 948 or email parentingcavan@ccld.ie
Bailieborough Group of Parishes:
Sunday services are at 9:30am in Mullagh and Shercock, 10:45 am in Bailieborough, 12noon in Knockbride. Audio from the sermon will be available later on Sundays on our YouTube channel. Face masks, hand sanitizing, and social distancing will still be required on Sunday mornings.
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 News. November 1st 2021 . Matthew J. Cullen.
/in News /by PetraSosad/ Grubs Up—Homeless Services: Charity ‘Bedpush’: On Sunday next, November 7th, a Charity ‘Bedpush’ will take place from Shercock to Bailieborough from 11.00am to 2.00pm. This event will be raising much needed funds for people with Mental Health issues and also helping to feed our homeless. If you would like to donate to this event, please go to GO FUND ME: No Bread, No Bed, No Time to Sleep.
We need your help, if anyone would like to join in and help with the bed push it would be greatly appreciated.
Sponsorship cards are available from Tesco, Bailieborough and the Lemon Tree.
So if you think you have the push in you, please feel free to pick up a card, grab some sponsorship and join us for the craic on Nov 7th.
Bailieborough Tidy Towns.A.G.M . The Bailieborough Tidy Towns Annual General Meeting will take place in the Bailie Hotel on Monday, November 22nd at 8 pm. All welcome. If you want hanging baskets in town and flowers planted ,help is needed. Come along to the A.G.M. and volunteer to water red pots ,weed flower beds or litter pick .All help appreciated.
Beauty dies where litter lies.
Centenary Commeration: A Centenary Commeration for the late Paddy Smith TD will take place this Friday, 5th November at 2.30 pm in West Knockbride. Graveside Oration by An Taoiseach Mr Micheal Martin.
Everyone welcome.
Public health guidelines apply at this event and we recommend social distancing and facial coverings as appropriate.
Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to children Avril, Gordon and Lorna, sisters, Lynn, Irene and Millie, in-laws Tom, Michael, Jean and Sarah on the death of Audrey Rogers (nee Kells) Duneena, Baileboro, Co. Cavan and formerly of Ballymacgauran, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 23rd 2021.. Audrey was predeceased by her husband Edwin. Audrey will also be sadly missed by her grandchildren, Aaron, Natalie, Rebecca, Tommy, Alan, Jack and Adrian, nieces, nephews, relatives and many, many friends.
It was Audrey’s wish that her body would be donated to Medical Science.
A Memorial service in remembrance of Audrey’s life took place in Bailieborough Parish Church on Saturday, 30th of October.
East Cavan Swim Club: Welcome to our committee for 2021/2022, elected at our AGM on Friday, 23rd October.
Thank you to our outgoing committee for all the hard work in getting our swimmers back to the water this year.
A very special word of thanks to our outgoing Secretary, Sinead Cooney for 6 years of dedicated service as secretary during some of the busiest years for our club – a job well done and appreciated by all! We are also deeply indebted to outgoing committee members Jennifer Williamson and David Kinnear for many years of commitment to our club in the roles of treasurer/PTL organiser, and Vice Chair/Children’s Officer, not to mention several cake sales and trips away!
We welcome especially our new committee member and Secretary, Roisin Taaffe.
We are grateful for the spirit of volunteering which allows our club to function so that our members can continue to swim with their club.
Positions for 2021/2022: Chairperson: Martin Redmond, Vice-Chair: Julie Pierce, Secretary: Roisin Taaffe, Treasurer: Lisa Morris, Gala/Membership Secretary: Iris Behme, Assistant Membership Secretary/ P.R.O. : Bernadette Moore, Children’s Officers: Betty Kelly and Denise Coleman, Committee: Sinead Cooney, Petra Longmore and Grainne Mulvey.
East Cavan swimmers are delighted to be back training in Bailieborough Leisure Centre and are looking forward to their new season. Some competitive swimmers have already been back to competition in Ulster, with Anna Behme, Alana Carling and Sadhbh Warren attending the Future Challengers meet in Craigavon on 8th October and the older swimmers, Johann and Wilhelm Behme, Finn and Oscar Longmore, Adrienne Keuck, Kate Kierans, Lian Moore, Grainne Warren, Aoibheann Taaffe, Roisin Pierce and Kerry Buckland Morris attending the Aspiring Champions meet on 16th /17th October in Lisburn.
The East Cavan Swim Club AGM was held on Friday 22nd October and welcome the incoming committee. The club are extremely grateful to the outgoing committee for the dedication and commitment to the club and swimmers over the years, especially for all the work in getting the children back to swimming this year.
Bowls: Bowls have recommenced in Tunnyduff Hall on Thursday nights at 8.00pm. New members welcome.
Bailieborough Library: Free Online Webinar: Career Transformation: Are you looking for a job or a career change? Or perhaps you are considering the possibility of starting your own business.
Cavan Library Service welcomes Ann Greene (Leadership, Business and Career Transformation Consultant) who will give an online talk on Career Transformation, in her tested practical approach which will help anyone thinking of changing their career.
This event takes place on Wednesday 3rd November at 7.00pm
Public computers, seating areas and study spaces are now available at Bailieborough Library. We couldn’t be more pleased to have your regular Library services back in action.
The Library is open for browsing, borrowing, scanning, printing and photocopying. We have a huge selection of stock on offer. Phone Bailieborough Library at 042 9665779 for more details!
Leanne keeps up her fine form: Bailieborough native and Liverpool F.C. Player, Leanne Kiernan kept up her fine form of late, when she scored both goals in Liverpool’s 2—0 win over Lewes on Sunday last. This fine performance earned Leanne another ‘Player of the Match’ Award.
East Cavan Gaels: Juvenile Hurling: Come and give it a go. Every Saturday 3 and 4pm for U7 and U9 respectively. Equipment supplied while learning.
Club contacts;
U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.
U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.
Bailieborough Creative Hub: Our Exhibition ‘Under Cavan Skies’ is open to view in Bailieborough Library during normal operating hours.
Christmas Art and Craft Fair: Bailieborough Creative Hub will be hosting a ‘Christmas Art and Craft Fair in the Courthouse, Bailieborough on Saturday, November 27th from 10.00am to 5.00pm. Contemporary and handcrafted gifts, cards, art, crafts, artisan cakes and much more. For more details or to book a stand, please contact: bailieboroughcreativehub@gmail.com
Mass of Remembrance: We will remember all those who died in our Parish during the past 12 months at the Vigil and Sunday Mass on the 13/14 November. The names of the deceased will be read aloud at each Mass.
“Team Hope” Christmas Shoebox Appeal is back!
Play schools, schools, businesses and individuals can order leaflets and other resources online at www.teamhope.ie or contact local coordinator Hazel Speares at 0879903520.
Helping our Homeless: Collection point outside SuperValu on the Main Street.
We collect crisps, bars, fresh fruit, pot noodles, cup of soups, sanitary products, boxers, socks, underwear and much more!
Your support means everything to us and our homeless! Our Bailieborough collection point is now outside of SuperValu at 12-1pm every Saturday!
East Knockbride NS Parents Association: Clothes Collection
Bags of clothes can be dropped off in the School on Monday 8th November and Tuesday 9th November from 9.20am to 3.00pm or Tuesday 9th November 7.00pm to 8.00pm. Thank you for your support.
Parents Plus: Early years programme: A practical and positive parenting course promoting confidence, learning and good behaviour in young children aged 1 to 6 years. This is a six-week course, taking place every Friday morning from 9.30am to 12 noon commencing on Friday, November 12th and ending on Friday, December 17th in Bailieborough Courthouse. This course is free of charge to all parents participating. For more information or to reserve your place, please contact Joanne on 087 7529 948 or email parentingcavan@ccld.ie
Bailieborough Group of Parishes:
Sunday services are at 9:30am in Mullagh and Shercock, 10:45 am in Bailieborough, 12noon in Knockbride. Audio from the sermon will be available later on Sundays on our YouTube channel. Face masks, hand sanitizing, and social distancing will still be required on Sunday mornings.
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 News. October 18th 2021 . Matthew J. Cullen.
/in News /by PetraHalloween ‘Fright Night’: Halloween fright night is back this year. Bigger and better than ever. Friday the 22nd of October. All Covid guidelines will be in place. Suitable for all ages, from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. Pre-booking only. Contact Tony at 086 399 3430. Car parking available at the Community Centre, Community School or the Church Carpark on the Virginia Road side. No parking available at the event location. Time slots are available every two minutes with groups of 15 allowed per time slot. Tickets are €5 per person. The main sponsor this year is Link Credit Union.
Tickets are selling fast,so make sure your grab yours quick.
Congratulations and Well Done: Congratulations and Well Done to the Bailieborough Shamrocks Senior Ladies squad and management on winning the Intermediate Football Championship title on Saturday last, in Kingspan Breffni Park when they defeated near neigbhours, Kingscourt by 5—11 to 2—8. Lots of hard work went into this achievement and after trying very hard for the last few years—with a few disappointments along the way—the Girls finally managed to bring home the silverware. Well done also to Andrea Reilly who received the ‘Player of the Match’ award. The Girls next outing is in the Ulster Club Championship, when they will play the Tyrone champions at the end of this month.
Bailieborough Heritage Society: Bailieborough Heritage Society are looking for old photos of people who lived and worked in Bailieborough town for an exhibition. Please email them to: ocallaghan.carmel@gmail.com or contact Margaret at 086 816 4399.
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Nancy, sons Kieran (Caroline), Michael (Teresa), daughters Ann (Tommy) and Rosa (Mickey), grandchildren Andrew, Rebecca, Liam, Kian, Lucas, Tadhg, Leon and Aimee, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends on the passing of Patrick Farrell, Church St. Bailieborough, Co.Cavan who passed away peacefully, at his residence surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, October 12th , 2021.
Patrick was predeceased by his father Peter, mother Rose, brother Peter, sisters Bridget-Mary, Patricia, Frances and Margaret.
Patrick’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Chapel on Thursday, October 14th and afterwards Patrick’s remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery.
“Team Hope” Christmas Shoebox Appeal is back!
Play schools, schools, businesses and individuals can order leaflets and other resources online at www.teamhope.ie or contact local coordinator Hazel Speares at 0879903520.
Helping our Homeless: Collection point outside SuperValu on the Main Street.
We collect crisps, bars, fresh fruit, pot noodles, cup of soups, sanitary products, boxers, socks, underwear and much more!
Your support means everything to us and our homeless! Our Bailieborough collection point is now outside of SuperValu at 12-1pm every Saturday!
First Holy Communion : Congratulations to: Cailan Clarke, Emma Clarke, Ryan Clarke, Keegan Collins, Noah Fitzgerald, Eugene Lynch, Liam McCormack, Jack McCrossan, Eva Meehan, Georgie O Reilly, Ronan Rogers, Archie Smith, Patrick Smith and Meabh Taaffe on making their First Holy Communion in West Knockbride Church last week.
‘Cherished Captures’: Last chance to view local photographer’s, Ollie Gargan’s first solo photo exhibition upstairs in the Library, until Tuesday next, October 26th during Library opening hours. Current government Covid guidelines will be strictly adhered to. Well worth a visit!
Another Goal for Leanne: Local girl Leanne Kiernan was on the scoresheet again for Liverpool Ladies in their 1—1 draw against Aston Villa Ladies in the Women’s F.A. Cup last Wednesday evening. That’s 4 goals now in the last three games for the Bailieborough native.
Charity ‘Bedpush’: Local woman, Orla Dean and friends will be doing a ‘Bed Push’ from Shercock to Bailieborough on Sunday, November 7th to help raise funds for two very worthy Charities, ‘Sosad’ Cavan and ‘Grubsup’ Homeless Services. If you would like to donate, please look up the Go Fund Me page on Facebook.
Parents Plus: Early years programme: A practical and positive parenting course promoting confidence, learning and good behaviour in young children aged 1 to 6 years. This is a six-week course, taking place every Friday morning from 9.30am to 12 noon commencing on Friday, November 12th and ending on Friday, December 17th in Bailieborough Courthouse. This course is free of charge to all parents participating. For more information or to reserve your place, please contact Joanne on 087 7529 948 or email parentingcavan@ccld.ie
Bailieborough Group of Parishes: Assuming restrictions allow for it, we are planning to start a parents and toddlers group on Fridays in Knockbride Church Hall beginning on November 5th. It will take place weekly between 10am-12noon. The hope is to create a safe space where parents can chat and support one another, children can play together, and tea and toast can be shared together! We are on the lookout for suitable toys, so if you have anything that might be of use to the group please contact Jenny or Ian.
Sunday services are at 9:30am in Mullagh and Shercock, 10:45 am in Bailieborough, 12noon in Knockbride. Audio from the sermon will be available later on Sundays on our YouTube channel. Face masks, hand sanitizing, and social distancing will still be required on Sunday mornings.
Bailieborough Library:
Public computers, seating areas and study spaces are now available at Bailieborough Library. We couldn’t be more pleased to have your regular Library services back in action.
The Library is open for browsing, borrowing, scanning, printing and photocopying. We have a huge selection of stock on offer. Phone Bailieborough Library at 042 9665779 for more details!
East Cavan Gaels: Juvenile Hurling: A good few of our local football club friends are now wrapping up their Under 7 and Under 9 football programmes after what was, thankfully, a fairly busy year in the circumstances. It could be a good opportunity for those to try out indoor hurling with us over the winter to see if the game of hurling is for you. Some of our best hurlers play football so the skills are easily transferable while continuing physical activity, as well as being still out with their friends. Come and give it a go. Every Saturday 3 and 4pm for U7 and U9 respectively. Equipment supplied while learning.
Club contacts;
U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.
U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.
Bailieborough Creative Hub: Christmas Art and Craft Fair: Bailieborough Creative Hub will be hosting a ‘Christmas Art and Craft Fair in the Courthouse, Bailieborough on Saturday, November 27th from 10.00am to 5.00pm. Contemporary and handcrafted gifts, cards, art, crafts, artisan cakes and much more. For more details or to book a stand, please contact: bailieboroughcreativehub@gmail.com
October—Month of the Holy Rosary: The Rosary will be recited at the Grotto on the Virginia Road every evening except Saturdays for the month of October at 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome to come along and join in the prayers for their own intentions.
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.