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Bailieborough News. April 5th 2021 . Matthew J. Cullen.
/in News /by PetraSt. Annes: It seems as though public Masses will not resume until May. Many responsible people are finding this delay in re-opening our churches increasingly hard to accept. We are the only country in Western Europe where this is the case.
The news that the number of people who may attend a Funeral will increase to 25 from April 26th, is to be welcomed.
The Bishop has granted permission for the resumption of Baptisms, with a limited attendance confined to parents and godparents.
Mass can be heard on the radio at 107.8FM in the Bailieborough area and 92FM in Shercock.
Public Masses are suspended until at least April 26th, when it is hoped that some of the current restrictions may be lifted. All Masses and Parish Funerals can be viewed on the Parish webcam or can be heard by tuning in the radio to 107.8 F.M.
Due to the restrictions, only six guests may participate in a wedding.
Due to Covid restrictions, the Parish Office will remain closed for the foreseeable future. Please feel free to contact Fr. Ultan for assistance on 087 341 8037 or 042 96 65117.
Bailieborough Tidy Towns: Members of Bailieborough Tidy Towns were hard at work last week—weeding shrub beds ,washing and painting benches and bins around the town. Many, many thanks to all helpers. We need more helpers.
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.
Farewell Jordan: On Sunday last our parish said farewell to Jordan, who has spent the past nine months with us on Pastoral Placement. He made an enormous contribution in difficult pandemic circumstances. Go n-eirí an bothar leat, Jordan!
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to children Mary, Breda, Rose, Paudie, Carmel, John, Michael and Paul on the death of Mary (Minnie) Cooney (nee McGee), Waterloo, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully, at her residence, on Wednesday, March 31st, in her 92nd year, surrounded by her loving family. Minnie was predeceased by her husband John.
Deeply regretted by her loving sons and daughters, brother John Magee, daughters in law, sons in law, sisters in law, Lill Magee and Nan Magee, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, good neighbours and friends.
Minnie’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Mary’s Church, Clanaphilip on Easter Sunday, April 4th and afterwards, her remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.
Trocaire: Please return your Trocaire contributions to the parish office as soon as possible. This year, the focus is on helping refugees in South Sudan.
Bailieborough Group of Parishes: During lockdown, we thought we would return to ‘Word at Noon’ from Monday-Friday each week. We hope these daily readings and reflections will be of some help in this tough time.
Services: Due to level 5 restrictions we cannot meet in our Church buildings, so our service this week will be on Facebook (or on YouTube under ‘bailieborough group of parishes’) from 10:30am this Sunday— April 11th.
Drumkeery Group Water Scheme: Scouring of the lines will continue for all of this week. Any queries, please contact 086 0466188.
Bailieboro Community Alert. For anyone who needs assistance, help is available, contact Kevin Carolan 0863759627. You must have your Eircode at hand for us to make contact with you.
Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to daughters, Patricia Mc Guirk, Teresa Reilly, sons Brian, Barry and Colin, sons in law Martin and Michael, daughters in law Bernadette, Mary and Nicola, grandchildren Kerrie, Donna , Enda, Aidan, Jane, Aoife, Lian and Alannah, sisters Helen, Violet and Ivy, brothers Russell, Leslie and Robert, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends, relatives Maggie Smyth, Barbara and family, Caroline and family on the death of Margaret Moore (nee Waller), Cornaman, Kingscourt, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully at her residence, following a short illness, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, March 31st , 2021.
Margaret’s Funeral Service took place in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kingscourt on Friday, April 2nd and afterwards, her remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. .
Bailieborough Library:
Have you booked your place for Clever Little Handies; Baby Sign Class starting Tuesday 13th April at 11:30am, with instructor Claire Glynn from
Clever Little Handies.
Contact libraryevents@cavancoco.ie to book your place.
(4 week workshop from Tuesday 13th April to Tuesday 4th May).
Unfortunately, due to the Level 5 restrictions, the Library will remain closed for the foreseeable future. The online Library is available, anytime, anywhere! Throughout the coming weeks, you can access free eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital magazines, online courses and international newspapers! Our delivery service to members of our community who are vulnerable/cocooning will continue for the foreseeable future.
Did you know there are hundreds of online courses available FREE to library members?
Learning something new can really help with looking after our mental wellbeing. There’s lots of courses to choose from – from bread baking to interior design!
Join the library and find lots of resources to #KeepWell at www.librariesireland.ie
Bailieborough Red Cross: 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
SOSAD: SOSAD Cavan are running a Suicide Bereavement Support Group in April.
HOW: To Register please contact SOSAD via email cavan@sosadireland.ie
WHEN: Friday – April 9th 2021 – 7pm to 9pm.
WHERE: Online via Zoom or Farnham Arms Hotel – depending on restrictions.
East Cavan Gaels: Hurling: All being well we hope to get back hurling from the end of April, it is only two weeks after the return to school after the Easter break. We have loads of hurleys for those looking and for those looking for helmets you can let us know if you need one and we will look to order again, obviously things will happen a bit slower that we are used to.
All players MUST be members to be covered by the GAA insurance scheme so please use the time between now and return to play to get your individual or family membership up to date.
We are all really looking forward to seeing you all, hurling, again.
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.
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. March 29th 2021 . Matthew J. Cullen.
/in News /by PetraSt. Annes: Easter Ceremonies: While government restrictions mean that people may not attend the Ceremonies of Easter week in person, they can still be watched or listened to via the Parish Webcam, television and radio. Also the Churches of the Parish remain open for private prayer.
Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7.00pm.
Good Friday: The Passion of the Lord at 3.00pm. A short Stations of the Cross ceremony can be accessed on the Parish Webcam at any time.
Holy Saturday: Easter Vigil at 9.00pm.
Easter Sunday: Mass of the Resurrection at 10.00am. On Easter Sunday, why not light a candle at home and take a flower from your garden and place it at the foot of the cross, as a sign of hope in the resurrection of Christ.
Mass can be heard on the radio at 107.8FM in the Bailieborough area and 92FM in Shercock.
Holy Week on RTE tv and Radio: Holy Thursday—RTE One–(repeated Radio 1 Extra/LW 252 at 7.00pm).
Good Friday—RTE One/Radio 1 Extra-LW 252, 3 to 4pm—Solemn Liturgy for Good Friday from Knock Basilica.
Holy Saturday—RTE One/ Radio 1 Extra-LW 252—11pm to 12.15am—Easter Vigil from Knock Basilica.
Easter Sunday—RTE One—Live Mass from 10.00am to 11.00am.
Public Masses are suspended until at least April 5th, when it is hoped that some of the current restrictions may be lifted. All Masses and Parish Funerals can be viewed on the Parish webcam or can be heard by tuning in the radio to 107.8 F.M.
Due to the restrictions, only six guests may participate in a wedding. At present only 10 people may attend a Funeral. No baptisms may take place at the present time.
Due to Covid restrictions, the Parish Office will remain closed for the foreseeable future. Please feel free to contact Fr. Ultan for assistance on 087 341 8037 or 042 96 65117.
Bailieborough Tidy Towns: A big’ THANK YOU’ to all who donated so generously to our ‘Go Fund Me’ page. We really appreciate all your donations. All will help to keep our town colourful and tidy.
Also many thanks to all the litter pickers who are doing tremendous work picking up rubbish from our roads and ditches in their spare time.
Well done all.
Faith Matters: Faith Matters invite all to spiritually join them in the Devine Mercy Novena, which begins on Good Friday. Novena Cards will be available in St. Annes Church.
Water Lines Flushing: Dhuish Group Water Scheme flushing of the lines will continue until the end of next week. Any queries, contact 087 6293035.
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife wife Doreen, children, Vanessa, Trevor, Shirley and Richard, brother Leonard, sons in law George and Tommy, daughters in law Denise and Olga, grandchildren Noah, Ethan and Grace, sister in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends on the death of Albert (Bert) Coote, Main Street and Kells Road, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 18th 2021.
Bert’s Funeral Service took place in Trinity Presbyterian Church on Saturday, March 20th and afterwards, his remains were laid to rest in Urcher Graveyard.
Trocaire: Please return your Trocaire contributions to the parish office as soon as possible. This year, the focus is on helping refugees in South Sudan.
Bailieborough Group of Parishes: During lockdown, we thought we would return to ‘Word at Noon’ from Monday-Friday each week. We hope these daily readings and reflections will be of some help in this tough time.
Services: Due to level 5 restrictions we cannot meet in our Church buildings, so our service this week will be on Facebook (or on YouTube under ‘bailieborough group of parishes’) from 10:30am this Sunday—Easter Sunday, April 4th.
Drumkeery Group Water Scheme: Scouring of the lines will continue this week and for all of next week. Any queries, please contact 086 0466188.
Bailieboro Community Alert. For anyone who needs assistance, help is available, contact Kevin Carolan 0863759627. You must have your Eircode at hand for us to make contact with you.
Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to daughters Natalie and Maria, their mother Siobhan, mother Patricia, brothers Hugh, Bernard, Paul, Michael, sisters Teresa and Marian, granddaughter Mya, brother in law, sister in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends on the death of Andrew Cullivan, Glasgow and formerly, Lisnalea, Bailieborough, Co Cavan who passed away, suddenly on Wednesday, March 10th, 2021. Andrew was predeceased by his father Hugh and brother Stephen.
Andrew’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Church on Tuesday, March 23rd and afterwards, his remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery.
Bailieborough Library: Applications are invited for the Creative Cavan Open Call Grants 2021. Grants will be between €2,500 and €5,000 in value. The closing date is Tuesday, 6th April, 2021.
Have you booked your place for Clever Little Handies; Baby Sign Class starting Tuesday 13th April at 11:30am, with instructor Claire Glynn from
Clever Little Handies.
Contact libraryevents@cavancoco.ie to book your place.
(4 week workshop from Tuesday 13th April to Tuesday 4th May).
Unfortunately, due to the Level 5 restrictions, the Library will remain closed for the foreseeable future. The online Library is available, anytime, anywhere! Throughout the coming weeks, you can access free eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital magazines, online courses and international newspapers! Our delivery service to members of our community who are vulnerable/cocooning will continue for the foreseeable future.
Did you know there are hundreds of online courses available FREE to library members?
Learning something new can really help with looking after our mental wellbeing. There’s lots of courses to choose from – from bread baking to interior design!
Join the library and find lots of resources to #KeepWell at www.librariesireland.ie
Bailieborough Red Cross: 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
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to husband of 59 years Frank, daughters Fiona (Segrave) and Marie (Higgins) and son Tony, sons-in-law Peter and Kevin and daughter-in-law Anna on the death of Anne (Nan) O’Reilly (nee Clarke) Talbot Court, Trim, Co. Meath and formerly of Templeogue, Dublin and Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully in the care of the wonderful staff at Carechoice Nursing Home, Trim following a long illness, on Monday, March 22nd, 2021. Beloved granny of Jamie, Thomas, Sarah, Charlie, Billy, Rose, John and Brian, Nan will be greatly missed by her loving family, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
Nan’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Church on Thursday, March 25th and afterwards, her remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery.
SOSAD: SOSAD Cavan are running a Suicide Bereavement Support Group in April.
HOW: To Register please contact SOSAD via email cavan@sosadireland.ie
WHEN: Friday – April 9th 2021 – 7pm to 9pm.
WHERE: Online via Zoom or Farnham Arms Hotel – depending on restrictions.
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.
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. March 22nd 2021 . Matthew J. Cullen.
/in News /by PetraSt. Annes: Holy Half Hour will resume again this evening after the 7.00pm Mass on Wednesday, March 24th.
Mass can be heard on the radio at 107.8FM in the Bailieborough area and 92FM in Shercock.
Public Masses are suspended until at least April 5th. All Masses and Parish Funerals can be viewed on the Parish webcam or can be heard by tuning in the radio to 107.8 F.M.
Lent Opportunity: Jordan will lead weekly Gospel Reflection sessions every Tuesday evening at 8.00pm on Zoom. If interested, please forward your email address to: stannesbailieboro@gmail.com
Due to the restrictions, only six guests may participate in a wedding. At present only 10 people may attend a Funeral. No baptisms may take place at the present time.
Due to Covid restrictions, the Parish Office will remain closed for the foreseeable future. Please feel free to contact Fr. Ultan for assistance on 087 341 8037 or 042 96 65117.
Water Lines Flushing: Dhuish Group Water Scheme flushing of the lines will continue until the end of next week. Any queries, contact 087 6293035.
Bailieborough Creative Hub: Bailieborough Creative Hub members continue to be inspired by each other during these peculiar times and we hope that later on in the year, we will curate an Exhibition of Art that has been inspired by everything local.
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to husband Micheal, sons Anthony and Jason, sisters, Kathleen and Mary and extended family in Ireland on the death of Eileen Marie Connolly (nee Donohoe), 7 Athena Close, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4GL, England and formery of Copponagh, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully in hospital on Thursday, March 4th 2021. Eileen’s Funeral Service took place in Southend-On-Sea on Tuesday, March 23rd 2021.
St. Vincent DePaul: Due to Level 5 restrictions, the St. Vincent DePaul Shop ‘Vincents’ on Main St, will be closed for the foreseeable future. The Society ask that you hold onto any donations you may have, until the shop re-opens. Please do not leave any donations outside of the shop as they will be subjected to the elements and will have to be disposed of. The Society look forward to taking them in, when the shop re-opens.
Also remember that you can shop on-line with the Saint Vincent DePaul.
Summer Time: Don’t forget to put all clocks and watches forward by one hour this Saturday night as ‘Summer Time’ kicks in and we get to enjoy the greater stretch in the evenings.
East Knockbride N.S.– Enrolment Application Forms for Sept 2021 available by emailing principal@eastknockbridens.ie
Bailieborough Group of Parishes: During Lent, we will be running Zoom meetings for our second level students. We will be doing this alongside our friends in the Presbyterian Churches. Each Friday from 7:30-8:30pm will be a chance to see familiar faces for some fun and games! We will also be taking a look at the story of Daniel and his friends in the Bible. From their teenage years they faced into really difficult and trying times with faith and courage, and they actually flourished whilst living through those tough days. Can we do the same at this tough time?
If you’re a second level student and would like to join in please get in touch with Rev Ian or John for the Zoom access codes. We’d love to see you there!
During lockdown, we thought we would return to ‘Word at Noon’ from Monday-Friday each week. We hope these daily readings and reflections will be of some help in this tough time.
Services: Due to level 5 restrictions we cannot meet in our Church buildings, so our service this week will be on Facebook (or on YouTube under ‘bailieborough group of parishes’) from 10:30am this Sunday, 28th March.
Bailieboro Community Alert. For anyone who needs assistance, help is available, contact Kevin Carolan 0863759627. You must have your Eircode at hand for us to make contact with you.
Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Úna and children Jennifer, Katie, David, Donagh and Fionnuala, beloved grandfather of Sarah, Charlie, James, Una Mae, Elizabeth, Jack and Harry on the death of Jimmy Stafford, Waterloo, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan who passed away at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin on Tuesday, March 16th 2021.
Jimmy was the son of the late Mattie and Kathleen Stafford and was predeceased by his sister Kathleen, brother Mattie and cousin Jimmy Clarke. Jimmy will be deeply missed by his sons-in-law Paul, Michael and Tom and his daughter-in-law Roisín. He will also be sadly missed by his sisters Dympna, Carmel, Nancy, Rosemary and his brothers Aiden, Thomas, Pe and Brendan, his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and his many, many friends.
Jimmy’s Funeral Mass took place in St Mary’s Church, Clanaphillip on Friday, March 19th with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Bailieborough Library: Applications are invited for the Creative Cavan Open Call Grants 2021. Grants will be between €2,500 and €5,000 in value. The closing date is Tuesday, 6th April, 2021.
Unfortunately, due to the Level 5 restrictions, the Library will remain closed for the foreseeable future. The online Library is available, anytime, anywhere! Throughout the coming weeks, you can access free eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital magazines, online courses and international newspapers! Our delivery service to members of our community who are vulnerable/cocooning will continue for the foreseeable future.
Did you know there are hundreds of online courses available FREE to library members?
Learning something new can really help with looking after our mental wellbeing. There’s lots of courses to choose from – from bread baking to interior design!
Join the library and find lots of resources to #KeepWell at www.librariesireland.ie
Bailieborough Red Cross: During a pandemic we need to show kindness, solidarity and support even more than usual. We are in this together!
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
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Josephine, children Kathleen, Bridget, Martin, Thomas, Caroline, Maria, Sean and Philip, brother Phil, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends on the death of Thomas (Tommy) Murray, Urcher, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, March 17th, 2021.
Tommy’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Saturday, March 20th with burial afterwards in St. Anne’s 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.
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
Carers Online Coffee Morning: Calling all Carers in the Diocese of Kilmore: We are mindful of the extra strain and stress that these times are placing on Carers. We would like (if there is enough interest) to set up an online support group, where Carers have an opportuinity to meet others in similar situtations and to build supportive and enriching friendships. If you are a Carer and would like to be part of our group, please email: martinapastoralworker@gmail.com indicating your interest. We would love to hear from you.