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Bailieborough News. August 30th 2021 . Matthew J. Cullen.
/in News /by PetraFirst Communion and Confirmation: First Communion and Confirmation is going ahead as planned. Confirmation will take place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Saturday next, 4th September at 11am for St. Felim’s The Vale N.S. And at 2.30pm for St. Anne’s N.S. Confirmation will take place in St. Patrick’s Church, Shercock on Friday evening next, September 3rd at 6.00pm. Only the candidate for Confirmation, their parents and sponsor may attend the ceremony. The ceremonies will be broadcast on the webcam in Bailieborough and on the radio in Shercock.
First Communion will take place on Saturday, September 11th in St. Anne’s Church for St. Anne’s N.S. First Communion will take place on Sunday, September 12th at 2.00pm, in St. Patrick’s Church, Shercock for St. Patrick’s N.S. St. Felim’s, The Vale First Communion will be on Saturday, September 18th at 11.00am in St. Anne’s Church. Only the child concerned and parents may attend these ceremonies, which will also be broadcast on the webcam and radio.
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to son Paddy, sister Kathleen, daughter in law Bernie, grandchildren Damien, Alan and Tracy, great-grandchildren Lucy, Leon and Saoirse, nephew, nieces and extended family and friends on the death of Eileen Carroll (nee O’Reilly) Corlurgan, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan who passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in Fairlawns Nursing Home, Bailieborough on Monday, August 23rd 2021. Eileen was predeceased by her husband George, her brothers John, Jimmy and Michael and sister May.
Eileen’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Church on Wednesday, August 25th and afterwards her remains were laid to rest in St. Anne’s Cemetery.
Ushers: As there will be a need for ushers in St. Annes for some time yet, more volunteers are needed to help with this important job. This is an opportuinity to be of service to the Parish Community. Please contact Fr. Ultan for further details.
Cavan Sports Partnership: Kids Bikefest, coming to Bailieborough!
To Celebrate National Bike Week 2021 we have Bikefest events taking place in Bailieborough Saturday 18th September at the Bailieborough Community School.
The Bikefest will provide fun training, skills, obstacles and bike checks. Times from 11.30am—12 noon (5—8 year olds) and 12 noon to 1.00pm ( 9 + years).
Pre-Registration Essential as limited spaces available!
To Book your place now visit www.cavansportspartnership.ie
East Cavan Gaels: There is a team in this club for you no matter your age or ability. Come join us. Club contacts; U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280 and U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.
Men’s Get-Together and Fitness Programme: Men over 30 are invited to take part in a Fitness Programme in Bailieborough. The programme takes place at the Community Centre every Wednesday evening from 7.00pm to 8.00pm. Please contact Paddy at 086 079 2686 for further details.
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 School of Music: Bailieborough School of Music is enrolling new students for Recorder, Flute, Trumpet, Saxophone, Clarinet, Drums and Guitar—subject to availability. Please note that all lessons will be on Zoom. If you have a son/daughter or know of anyone interested, please contact the B.S.M. at bboro.som@gmail.com, with the student’s name, date of birth, and instrument choice. Please also state, if the student can read music, the primary school they attend and class they are in—as of September 2021.
Wanted: Chestnuts!!!!: Bailieborough Community School’s pupils would be very grateful if anyone is able to collect chestnuts for them. They need them to make adjustments to their ‘Junk Kouture’ outfit which will be recorded by RTE on October 1st for the final of the event.
Eucharistic Adoration in St. Annes: Eucharistic Adoration was suspended during the Pandemic. As restrictions lift, it is hoped to graduallt restore this devotion in St. Annes. Eucharistic Adoration will initally be held each Tuesday from 10.00am to 11.00am. As the weeks go by, the times and day will be reviewed based on feedback from participants.
Bailieborough Library: The draw for our Summer Stars vouchers took place last weekend and the five lucky winners of a €30 voucher for Bailie Stores are: Aaron Fitzimons, Kiran Fatima, Lauren Gaffney, Chloe Tynan, and Chloe Elvin.
Congratulations to everyone and well done to all our super Summer Stars who did some amazing reading over the Summer.
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!
School Secretary required for Ballinamoney National School: The ideal candidate should have excellent I.T Skills, knowledge of finances and bookkeeping, ability to be flexible, willing to learn and excellent interpersonal skills. Please send cover letter and CV to : Chairperson B.O.M., Ballinamoney N.S., Bailieborough. Co. Cavan. Closing date is Wednesday, September 1st.
Bailieborough Red Cross: CPR can save a life. Are you interested in leaning CPR?Contact us for more information. 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
Cavan Community Call: The Cavan Community Call Helpline remains available for those who are vulnerable or isolated and may need help with essentials such as food, medicine, transport etc. Lines open 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday. Please call 1800 300 404 (freephone).
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.
Suicide Bereavement Support Group
This Group is for anyone who has been bereaved by Suicide. Meetings take place every fortnight on Monday nights in the Farnham Arms Hotel in Cavan Town from 7pm to 9pm. All welcome for further information contact SOSAD on 049 4326339.
Positive Age–‘Good Morning Cavan’ Service: Good Morning Cavan is a free phone call service, which aims to provide security and friendship to older people living in County Cavan. Our team of friendly callers are on hand to chat to members of the community, who may be socially isolated or lonely. To avail of this service, to refer someone you know or to find out more information about this service, please contact, Positive Age Cavan at 049 438 0725 or 087 775 9584. You can also email posage88@gmail.com
Alone: Coronavirus Helpline for Older People—0818 222 024. If you have concerns or queries about Covid-19 call ALONE’S dedicated support line everyday from 8.00am to 8.00pm. To volunteer your help visit: www.alone.ie
Bailieborough News. August 23rd 2021 . Matthew J. Cullen.
/in News /by PetraFirst Communion and Confirmation: First Communion and Confirmation is going ahead as planned. Confirmation will take place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Saturday, 4th September at 11am for St. Felim’s The Vale N.S. And at 2.30pm for St. Anne’s N.S. Confirmation will take place in St. Patrick’s Church, Shercock on Friday, September 3rd at 6.00pm. Only the candidate for Confirmation, their parents and sponsor may attend the ceremony. The ceremonies will be broadcast on the webcam in Bailieborough and on the radio in Shercock.
First Communion will take place on Saturday, September 11th in St. Anne’s Church for St. Anne’s N.S. First Communion will take place on Sunday, September 12th at 2.00pm, in St. Patrick’s Church, Shercock for St. Patrick’s N.S. St. Felim’s, The Vale First Communion will be on Saturday, September 18th at 11.00am in St. Anne’s Church. Only the child concerned and parents may attend these ceremonies, which will also be broadcast on the webcam and radio.
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Brenda, daughters Carrie and Samantha, sons Paul and Brendan. brother Tom, sister Kathleen, son-in-law Jodi, daughter-in-law Magda, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends of Patrick (Patsy) Ryan, Urcher, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan and formerly Seaview Park, Portrane, Co. Dublin, who passed away peacefully at Cavan General Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Sunday 15th August 2021. Patsy’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church on Wednesday, August 18th and afterwards his remains were laid to rest in St. Anne’s Cemetery.
Ushers: As there will be a need for ushers in St. Annes for some time yet, more volunteers are needed to help with this important job. This is an opportuinity to be of service to the Parish Community. Please contact Fr. Ultan for further details.
East Cavan Gaels: There is a team in this club for you no matter your age or ability. Come join us. Club contacts; U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280 and U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.
Men’s Get-Together and Fitness Programme: Men over 30 are invited to take part in a Fitness Programme and have a social Get-together afterwards in Bailieborough. The programme is commencing, tonight, Wednesday, August 25th from 7.00pm to 8.00pm. Please contact Paddy at 086 079 2686 for further details.
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.
Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Breda, son James, daughters Christine, Elaine, Bernie, Aine and Siobhan, brother Patrick, daughter-in-law Lisa, sons in law Damien, Shane, Hughie and Barry, grandchildren, nephew James, niece Mary, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and extended family and friends on the death of Seamus Roe, Togher, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan who passed away on Friday, 13th of August 2021, suddenly at home. Seamus was predeceased by his parents James and May and sister Ann.
Seamus’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Ultan’s Church, Killinkere on Wednesday, August 18th and afterwards, his remains were laid to rest in St. Ultan’s Cemetery.
Bailieborough St. Vincent DePaul: Back to school with Vincents. Lots of school uniforms, bags, books and shoes. Call in and have a look.
Eucharistic Adoration in St. Annes: Eucharistic Adoration was suspended during the Pandemic. As restrictions lift, it is hoped to graduallt restore this devotion in St. Annes. Eucharistic Adoration will initally be held each Tuesday from 10.00am to 11.00am. As the weeks go by, the times and day will be reviewed based on feedback from participants.
Bailieborough Library: 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!
School Secretary required for Ballinamoney National School: The ideal candidate should have excellent I.T Skills, knowledge of finances and bookkeeping, ability to be flexible, willing to learn and excellent interpersonal skills. Please send cover letter and CV to : Chairperson B.O.M., Ballinamoney N.S., Bailieborough. Co. Cavan. Closing date is Wednesday, September 1st.
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to brothers, John (Canada), David ( UK ), Tommy (Bailieborough), sisters May (UK), Muriel (Canada), nieces, nephews and extended family and friends on the death of Henry Cochrane, Pottle Upper, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away on Tuesday, 17th August 2021 at his residence.
Henry’s Funeral Service took place in Bailieborough Parish Church on Friday, August 20th and afterwards, his remains were laid to rest in the adjoining graveyard.
Bailieborough Red Cross: CPR can save a life. Are you interested in leaning CPR?Contact us for more information. 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
Cavan Community Call: The Cavan Community Call Helpline remains available for those who are vulnerable or isolated and may need help with essentials such as food, medicine, transport etc. Lines open 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday. Please call 1800 300 404 (freephone). Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd
Bailieborough News. August 16th 2021 . Matthew J. Cullen.
/in News /by PetraMoonwalk 2021: This years ‘Moonwalk’ takes place on Lough An Leagh on Saturday evening next, August 21st, commencing at 8.15pm. Walk, jog or run the 5km. The event will start at the Picnic area. All proceeds will go to local Cancer Charities. Due to restrictions, there will be NO refreshments this year. Entry fee 10 euro. All welcome.
Bailieborough Tidy Towns: Great work being done around the town by this very commited group of people. The Tidy Towns have planted and maintained hanging baskets, pots, roundabouts and approach roads to the town flowering beds.
If you have a spare hour would you volunteer to help out .You can join us whenever it suits you. Contact any Tidy Towns member for more details.
Ushers: As there will be a need for ushers in St. Annes for some time yet, more volunteers are needed to help with this important job. This is an opportuinity to be of service to the Parish Community. Please contact Fr. Ultan for further details.
Bailieborough Leisure Centre: Great News! Our Sauna, Steam room and Jacuzzi are back in action. Please remember you must book a pool slot to avail of these facilities. Any further queries please call the Leisure Centre on 042 9666644.
East Cavan Gaels: There is a team in this club for you no matter your age or ability. Come join us. Club contacts; U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280 and U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.
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 Creative Hub: Over the weekend a fabulous days filming putting Bailieborough once again in the spotlight for Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann Poetry Town event for Culture Night. Members of the Hub performed their poetry beautifully despite the showers and the brilliant and talented Dimitry from Jago Studio was amazing and even shot some stunning footage of our town and the surrounding countryside with his drone. We can’t wait to share the videos with you on the run up to Culture Night.
Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C: Super work by Cavan Sports Partnership on the #HEROUTDOORS campaign last week to encourage and support girls in sports. There was a girls soccer blitz at Bailieborough Celtic’s grounds with Republic of Ireland International Grace Murray who has 63 caps and gave an inspirational talk to all the little ladies on the pitch. Lucky for us Grace is also a trainee with An Garda Siochana based in Bailieborough! Thank you to Dean McElroy Cavan Sports Partnership and Thomas Heffernan FAI for organising this very special event. New players are always welcome—both boys and girls.
Bailieborough St. Vincent DePaul: Back to school with Vincents. Lots of school uniforms, bags, books and shoes. Call in and have a look.
Public Information Meeting: A Public Information meeting will take place on Saturday evening next, August 21st at 7.30pm—following the 7.00pm evening Mass—in St. Mary’s Church, Newcastle with regards to the restoration of St. Mary’s Church. Anyone that is interested please attend. All are welcome.
Bailieborough Library: Summer Stars Reading Programme: The Summer Stars Reading Programme continues at Bailieborough Library. Designed to encourage reading in children over the summer and develop a lifelong love of books. Pick up your reading card, choose from a wonderful selection of books and remember all completed reading cards will be in with a chance to win a voucher at the end of August.
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!
Bailieborough Red Cross: CPR can save a life. Are you interested in leaning CPR?Contact us for more information. 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
Cavan Community Call: The Cavan Community Call Helpline remains available for those who are vulnerable or isolated and may need help with essentials such as food, medicine, transport etc. Lines open 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday. Please call 1800 300 404 (freephone).
ICT Skills Programme: Do you want to re-train to re-enter the workforce? Are you out of work due to illness, disability or a personal setback? ICT Skills is a level 4 programme designed to support people who have faced a long term barrier to employment to re-train and re-enter the workforce. Participants may qualify for a training allowance—depending on eligibility criteria. Benefits include, work placement, training plan, personalised support and QQI certification. Telephone Mary on 049 43 77038 or 087 2274787 for further information.
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.
Suicide Bereavement Support Group
This Group is for anyone who has been bereaved by Suicide. Meetings take place every fortnight on Monday nights in the Farnham Arms Hotel in Cavan Town from 7pm to 9pm. All welcome for further information contact SOSAD on 049 4326339.
Positive Age–‘Good Morning Cavan’ Service: Good Morning Cavan is a free phone call service, which aims to provide security and friendship to older people living in County Cavan. Our team of friendly callers are on hand to chat to members of the community, who may be socially isolated or lonely. To avail of this service, to refer someone you know or to find out more information about this service, please contact, Positive Age Cavan at 049 438 0725 or 087 775 9584. You can also email posage88@gmail.com
Alone: Coronavirus Helpline for Older People—0818 222 024. If you have concerns or queries about Covid-19 call ALONE’S dedicated support line everyday from 8.00am to 8.00pm. To volunteer your help visit: www.alone.ie