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Bailieborough News. December 6th 2021 . Matthew J. Cullen.
/in News /by PetraCastle Lake Forest Demense: The Castle Lake committee chaired by Kevin Smith and facilitated by Bailieborough Development Association applied for funding for improved parking on The Cavan Road entrance as it does not currently have adequate parking facilties for the numbers using it.
This project proposes to improve access to the park at this entrance by enhancing carparking facilities just inside the entrance to the park at this location, creating an additional 30 spaces and creating safer and improved access to the forest, lake and trails.
A new 150Sqm family picnic and rest area will also be created along the trails, which will provide a safe, accessible space within which to enjoy the outdoors.
Special thanks to Heather Humphreys department for their continued and ongoing support for Bailieborough and Cavan County Council‘s, Joanne Hayes and John Donohoe for helping us with the application., Sarah O Reilly, County Councillor founder and member of the committee who has brought so much to the area. This latest round of funding represents over €250,000 invested in the forest by the committee over the past 4 years.
Bailieborough Heritage Society: The collection of photographs ‘Portraits of Bailieborough Town’ will be on display in the Courthouse on Lower Main Street, Bailieborough on the following dates and times: Wed.8th December –11am to 4pm. Thur. 9th December– 10am to 2pm. Fri. 10th December–11am to 4pm. Sat. 11th December –11am to 4pm. Sunday 12th December– 2pm to 4pm. Closing day.
The Saint Vincent DePaul Annual Christmas Appeal: takes place this year on December 11th and 12th. We thank you for your ongoing generosity. Your support can be given in several ways: by the usual collection boxes outside Churches or by taking the Blue prepaid envelopes, which are available in Church porches or on the collection tables outside the Churches. All monies donated via these envelopes will be returned to the local SVP Conference, to provide much needed support to those in need in our community.
Link Credit Union: Annual General Meeting: The Annual General Meeting of the Link Credit Union will take place virtually via the Zoom Platform on Thursday, 16th December at 7pm. You can register your interest in attending by emailing agm2021@linkcu.ie by 5.30pm on Friday, 10th December.
Our calendar competition has been judged and we can now announce that this years winner is Kevin Gorman from Bailieborough.
Kevin’s fantastic image of The Town Lake in Bailieborough will feature on the front of the Link Credit Union 2022 calendar.
We had some fantastic entrants this year some of which will feature throughout the calendar.
Our calendar will be available mid-December. Keep an eye out for further updates.
Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Joan, sons John and Noel, sister Johanna and adored grandchildren Caoibhe and Barry, great grandchildren Ben, Bonnie and Alex, John’s partner Ciara, daughter-in-law Angie, grandson in law Ali, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours on the death of Matthew McCabe, (Mattie) – (Goatstown and formerly of Kilnacross, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan) who passed away peacefully, in his 98th year at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin on Wednesday, November 24th, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Mattie was predeceased by his brothers, sisters and daughter-in-law Veronica. Mattie’s Funeral Mass took place in the Church of the Holy Cross, Dundrum on Tuesday, November 30th followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery.
Bailieborough Library: Library FREE online Clayotic workshop on Saturday December 11th,2021. Collect your Clayotic pack at the Library while stocks last, and log on to make a beautiful Christmas decoration. Hurry before they are all gone!
Why not visit the Library on Saturday December 11thand spend some quality FREE Family time. Lots of new stock on offer and great Christmas books. Free WIFI, colouring pages, online story time and FREE online Clayotic workshop.
Last few copies of ‘County Cavan and the revolutionary years, 1918-22’ available FREE at the library
FREE and Confidential Adult Guidance and Information Drop In Service.
Meet with an Adult Guidance Counsellor to discuss your education and training options.
No need to book!
Bailieborough Library on Thursday 16th December 10am – 1pm.
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!
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Rose, sons and daughters Bernie (Simon), Paul, Laurence Junior (Lydia), John (Karen), Kathleen, Sharon (Paudie), Cathal (Michelle), Brendan (Nicola), brothers, sister, grandchildren, sons in law, daughters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends on the death of Larry Gillick, Drumooslin, Bailieborough, Co Cavan who passed away peacefully, at Cavan General Hospital, on Friday, November 26th 2021, surrounded by his family.
Larry’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Church on Tuesday, November 30th and afterwards, Larry’s remains were laid to rest in St. Anne’s Cemetery.
Advent Prayer Service: A special ceremony to mark the season of Advent, consisting of music, reflections and prayers will be held in St. Annes Church, Bailieborough on Sunday, December 19th at 4.00pm.
East Knockbride National School: Enrolment Applications are available for the 2022/2023 school year.
Please email office@eastknockbridens.ie for details.
Bailieborough’s Fittest Family!!: This event will take place on Sunday next, December 12th, commencing at 12 noon from the Chapel Road Car Park. Registration will take place from 11am onwards. Entry fee is €5, per person. All Families, Groups, Individuals, Clubs and Teams are invited to participate. All welcome, fun and refreshments afterwards. New routes, more prizes, more fun!!
East Cavan Gaels: Juvenile Hurling:
Hurling Training: 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 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.
Helping our Homeless: Christmas Collection: Bailieborough Tesco Store from 10am to 5.00pm on Saturday, December 11th.
Any donations of the following items will be greatly appreciated: non-perishable food, toys, clothes, toiletries and shoe boxes.
Deepest Sympathy:Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Edel, son Garret, daughter Lisa, daughter-in-law Deborah, son-in-law Arron, grandchildren Tammy, Shane, T.J, Jack and Sarah, brother Michael, sisters Maeve and Antoinette, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends on the death of Gerry Callaghan, Carnaville, Moynalty, Kells, Co. Meath/ Tierworker, Co. Cavan, who passed away suddenly at his residence on Monday, November 22nd 2021.
Gerry’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Mary’s Church, Moynalty on Saturday, November 27th and afterwards, his remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.
Bailieborough Shamrocks G.F.C.: Our Juvenile Boys AGM will take place on Saturday next, 11th December in the Clubhouse at 7pm. Please use sanitisers, wear masks, have covid Certs and wear coats as windows will be open. We’ll see you all there !
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 29th 2021 . Matthew J. Cullen.
/in News /by PetraBailieborough Heritage Society: The collection of photographs ‘Portraits of Bailieborough Town’ will be on display in the Courthouse on Lower Main Street, Bailieborough on the following dates and times: Saturday 4th December from 11am to 4pm. Opening day. Sunday 5th December -2pm to 4pm. Monday 6th December– Closed all day!! Tues.7th December–12 to 4pm. Wed.8th December –11am to 4pm. Thur. 9th December– 10am to 2pm. Fri. 10th December–11am to 4pm. Sat. 11th December –11am to 4pm. Sunday 12th December– 2pm to 4pm. Closing day.
Christmas Lights: The Christmas lights were switched on over the weekend and have brought an air of festive spirit to our town, in these strange times. New lights have been added to the display and the Christmas Lights Committee are to be highly commended for all their hard work. The Christmas lights this year is a collective effort of people in our town and highlights the desire to revive it! The number of people who helped out is huge and gave vast amount of their time from assembling, erecting and electricians to wire them and to the teleporter drivers. A massive thank you to all. Christmas spirit and community spirit is alive and well in Bailieborough and we wish you all, a happy and peaceful Christmas!
Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to children Sean, Micheal (Helen), Brendan (Mary), Ned (Roza), Cathal (Anto), Martin (Sharon), Helene (Gerard), Kevin (Gail), Philip (Marian), Raymond (Louise), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters Bridie and Rita, sister-in-law Janet, brother-in-law Paddy, nieces, nephews and long life friend Patricia, relatives and friends on the death of Clare Carolan, Thomas St., Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully at Cavan General Hospital on Wednesday, November 17th 2001, surrounded by her loving family. Clare was predeceased by her husband Michael, daughter Anne, sisters May and Eileen and brother Sean.
Claire’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Church on Saturday, November 20th and afterwards her remains were laid to rest in St. Anne’s Cemetery.
Bailieborough Creative Hub: Following on from their great run in the Cavan County Museum “Under Cavan Skies” is now open in Bailieborough Library until Friday, December 3rd.
East Cavan Swim Club: Congratulations to members Billie Jean, Lian and Anna , great swimming and achievement to swim national Community Games for Co. Cavan.
Well done to Billie Jean who has just joined our club and swam Freestyle, to Lian who reached the Butterfly final today, coming 7th, and to Anna also reaching the Breaststroke final and securing a 4th place medal.
Bailieborough Library: FREE copies of ‘County Cavan and the revolutionary years 1918-22’ ed by Brendan Scott available at the Library while stocks last. Drop in for your copy before they’re all gone!
FREE and Confidential Adult Guidance and Information Drop In Service.
Meet with an Adult Guidance Counsellor to discuss your education and training options.
No need to book!
Bailieborough Library on Thursday 2nd December 10am – 1pm.
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!
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to partner Mary (Hennigan), (Roscommon Town), siblings, Jerry, David, Nataniel and Dorothea Shultz, step daughters, Frances and Noilin, sisters and brother in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, exceptional neighbours and friends on the death of Walter Van der Merwe, Lisdonan, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, Roscommon Town and Native of South Africa, who passed away suddenly at his residence on Wednesday, November 17th, 2021. Walter was pre-deceased by his loving wife Petronella and his cherished daughter Lizette .
A celebration of Walters life took place at Lakelands Funeral Home and Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan, on Saturday, November 20th followed by cremation.
East Knockbride National School: East Knockbride National School would like to thank everyone for their support in their recent clothes collection.
Enrolment Applications are available for the 2022/2023 school year.
Please email office@eastknockbridens.ie for details.
East Cavan Gaels: Juvenile Hurling: Preparations in full swing for the table quiz next Friday in Nixys in Bailieborough starting at 9.30. Looking forward to seeing you there.
We give most gracious thanks to our sponsors and we encourage you to support them where you can.
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 this Friday evening, 3rd December at 9.30pm in Nixys, The Square Bar, Bailieborough. All welcome.
Hurling Training: 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.
Christmas Craft and Gift Fair: A Christmas Craft and Gift Fair will take place in the Bailie Hotel on this Sunday, December 5th from 11.00am to 6.00pm. Lots of stands, foods and other items that may make your Christmas shopping easier! Open to all and free admission.
Bailieborough Shamrocks AGM: The Club AGM will be held on Friday the 3rd of December at 7pm.
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.
Outdoor Funding: Great to see that the Castle Lake Bailieborough has received funding of €101,732 to improve access, parking, trails and the overall visitor experience at the Castle Lake Forest.
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!
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to daughters Ursula, Marlainea, Jolene and friend Edith, grandchildren Ciarán, Luke, Aoife, Ethan and Saibh, sons-in-law, brothers Hughie and John, sister Anna and extended family, neighbours and friends on the death of Paddy Coleman, Fairgreen Park, Mullagh and formerly Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully, at Cavan General Hospital.on Tuesday, November 16th, aged 71 years. Paddy was predeceased by his beloved wife Mary and baby son Patrick.
Paddy’s Funeral Mass took place in St Kilian’s Church, Mullagh,on Friday, November 19th followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
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 22nd 2021 . Matthew J. Cullen.
/in News /by PetraBake Sale, Fun Run/Walk and Raffle in memory of Pat Clark. Proceeds going to the Cavan/Monaghan Palliative Care. The family of the late Pat Clarke are holding a fundraiser in aid of Cavan/Monaghan Pallative Care on Sunday next, November 28th from 10.30am to 1.00pm. 5K Fun Run/Walk, registration from 11.15am with the event commencing at 12noon at St. Annes Community Centre, Chapel Road, Bailieborough. ‘Bake Sale’ will commence at 10.30am at the same venue and there will also be a Raffle, with prizes galore! All welcome. Please help us to help these amazing people.
Charity Bedpush: Thank you, Thank You, Thank you, to every single person who donated to our Bedpush Fundraiser for two amazing charities, Sosad Cavan and
Grubs Up Homeless Services.
We raised an amazing €6250 which we divided between both charities.
Christine from Sosad collected their cheque last week and was so grateful for all the support.
Thank you to Paul Rooney store manager at Tesco, Bailieborough who facilitated a collection at the store and thank you to Greenline plumbing supplies and their staff for their generosity.
Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to sons Jamie and Jack, their mother Kate, mother Rita, sisters Deirdre (Noel), Imelda, Mairead (Declan), Roisin (Bernard), nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends on the death of Jimmy Carolan, Lisnalea, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away suddenly, but peacefully, at Cavan General Hospital, on Tuesday, November 9th 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy was predeceased by his father James.
Jimmy’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Chapel on Thursday, November 11th and afterwards, Jimmy’s remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery.
Bailieborough Creative Hub: Following on from their great run in the Cavan County Museum “Under Cavan Skies” is now open in Bailieborough Library until Friday, December 3rd.
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
Parish Bulb Planting: Thanks to all our parishioners who helped plant 2,500 spring bulbs in the Church grounds on Saturday last. Looking forward to seeing the grounds come to life again in the Spring. Saturday’s project was organised by our Parish Green Group. We believe that caring for the earth is part of our Christian mission.
Bailieborough Library: FREE copies of ‘County Cavan and the revolutionary years 1918-22’ ed by Brendan Scott available at the Library while stocks last. Drop in for your copy before they’re all gone!
FREE and Confidential Adult Guidance and Information Drop In Service.
Meet with an Adult Guidance Counsellor to discuss your education and training options.
No need to book!
Bailieborough Library on Thursday 2nd December 10am – 1pm.
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!
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Kay, son Thomas (Julie), daughters Joan (Pascal), Catriona (Paul), Noelle (Declan) and Sylvia (JP), grandchildren Christophe, Luke, Christy, Gregory, Eleanor, Tommie, Paul, Ryan, Ben, Ciaran, Sean and Caoilfhionn, brothers Tom, Jim, Phil and Aidan, sisters Theresa, Betty, Sheila and Roisin, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends on the death of PJ Liggan, 7 Beckscourt Manor, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, November 10th, 2021. P.J was predeceased by his son Shane.
P. J’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Chapel on Friday, November 12th and afterwards, P.J’s remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery.
Bailieborough Heritage Society: We are collecting old photos of people who lived and worked in the town of Bailieborough, the photos will be on display from Friday, 3rd to Sunday, 12th December in the Courthouse.
Charity Album: Klara Carolan, Multi-instrumentalist, Singer-songwriter from Bailieborough,would like to take the time to thank all who supported her fundraising efforts at home and abroad, by purchasing her Charity Album ‘Songs He Loved To Hear’, in memory of a friend. Thanks to your generous donations, Klara raised €800 for two very worthwhile causes, NCBI- working for people with sight loss and ALONE- supporting older people living alone. Each charity will receive €400. Little would be possible without the generous support of her fantastic supporters.
Go raibh maith agat!
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.
Bailieborough Shamrocks AGM: The Club AGM will be held on Friday the 3rd of December at 7pm.
Another Local Girl, makes the grade at International Level: Congratulations and well done to local girl, Jill Giles, who played for the Republic of Ireland Under 16 side in their friendly international against Wales in Newport last week. The Irish girls won the game 1—0.
Drumkeery Group Water Scheme: Flushing of the lines has commenced and will continue until the end of the week. Any queries, please contact 086 046 6188 or 087 169 5513.
Well Done: Congratulations and well done to the Bailieborough Celtic Senior mens squad and the management team, who defeated Torro Utd in the Northern Eastern Football League Division 4 League Title playoff. The Bailieboro lads won the game 4—0 in the M.D.L Grounds on Saturday last.
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.
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!
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to children Edna, Lita, Richelle and James, son-in-law Edgar, daughter-in-law Laly, grandchildren Andrea, Vincent, Hannah, Maxine and Nikki, extended family and friends in Ireland, The Philippines and around the world on the death of Natividad (Naty) Esoy Varela, 2 Eastboro, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan formerly of Bulacan, Philippines, who passed away peacefully, at home on Sunday, November 14th, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Naty was predeceased by her loving husband Maximino.
Naty’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Chapel on Thursday, November 18th, 2021, followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
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.