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Bailieborough News. September 26th 2019. Matthew J. Cullen.

‘Walk for Willow’: The ‘Walk for Willow’ was held at the end of August and proved to be a very successful event. On Saturday night last, in the Bailie Hotel, the grand total of €10,279.50 was revealed and it is now on it’s way to Féileacáin ( Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Association of Ireland ). Thank you to each and every one of you who has donated in Willow’s Memory and also a big ‘Thank You’ to everyone who helped organise the event, participated in it or helped out in any way.

Harvest Mission :Between Sunday next, 29^th September and Wednesday, 2^nd October, The Bailieborough Group of Church of Ireland Parishes will be taking part in a diocese wide harvest mission called ‘Gathered In’. All of the mission events are open to everyone and anyone who wants to come along. Here are some notable times and events:

Sunday 29th September at 3pm outside Knockbride Church, Community Tractor Service – polish up the Tractor and bring it out to pray for the harvest.

Tuesday 1st October at 11am Coffee morning in the Rectory, 7:30pm Wholeness and Healing Service in Bailieborough Church.

Wednesday 2nd October 8pm in the Bailie Hotel, Johnny Cash ‘Walking the Line’ – David Kelly sings the songs of Johnny Cash and relays the ups ad downs of Johnny’s spiritual life story.

For more details contact Rev Ian Horner.

‘Colourful Cavan and Beyond,’ by Artist Jim McParlin. An Art exhibition comprising of paintings depicting scenes from around the county and locations further afield. The exhibition will be on view in the Library until Friday, October 18th. All are welcome during Library opening hours.

Bailieborough Social Day Centre: The Bailieborough Social Day Centre’s next get -together will be on Wednesday, September 25^th from 2.30pm to 4.30pm, in the Community Centre, Chapel Road, for the usual entertainment. New people are very welcome to join. Deposits for the overnight trip to the Abbey Hotel in Donegal Town on the 1^st of October will be collected on this day.

Introduction to the Internet: Cavan/ Monaghan Education and Training Board will facilitate an ‘Introduction to the Internet’ course starting on Thursday next, September 26^th, from 12.30pm-2.30pm in the Library, Market Square. The six week course is FREE and participants are asked to bring their own laptop or tablet. Phone 042 9665779 to book you place.

Bailieborough Heritage Society: Bailieborough Heritage Society are launching a book entitled’ Industrious Bailieborough on Friday, October 4^th at 8.00pm in the newly renovated Courthouse. Refreshments served and all are welcome to attend.

Trad Musicians Wanted: Calling all amateur traditional musicians. Bailieborough Development Association would like to encourage amateur musicians to come together to share their musical skills and have the craic. This is a social programme, designed to get people out of isolation and to socialise and share skills. Call 042-969-4716 for further information.

Bailieborough School of Music: Lotto results for 14-09-2019. Numbers Drawn; 10, 14, 18, 28. No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Mairead McCabe; John Gibson; Padraig Liggan; Seamus McCaul. Next week’s Jackpot €6,100.

Bailieborough Poetry Festival 2019: The 7th Bailieborough Poetry Festival will take place this year from Thursday, 3^rd to Saturday, 5^th October. Building on previous years’ events there will be a refreshing group of poets, artists, readers and musicians. The following is the programme of events for the festival:

Thursday 3rd October: Venue; Bailieborough Library Arts Space at 7.30 pm: Launch of Festival surrounded by the art work of Jim McPartlin in the Exhibition space. Reading by LitLab members.

Friday 4th October. Venue; Murtagh’s Lounge, Main St.

7.30 pm: Moya Cannon launches LitLab Anthology accompanied by Editor and Cavan Writer in Residence, Anthony J Quinn.

8.30 pm; Moya Cannon, poetry reading.

9.30 pm: Open mic.

Saturday 5th October.

10am: Venue; Bailieborough Courthouse, Meeting Space.

Pat Boran, Workshop entitled ‘Editing, revising, and finding the poem inside the poem.’

10am: Venue; Bailieborough Library Arts Space.

Moya Cannon Workshop. Aimed at the writer in progress entitled ‘Keeping Going’ (workshops to be booked on www.bailieboroughpoetry.com) Numbers limited.

2.30pm: Venue; Bailieborough Library Arts Space.

Baileborough Poetry Prize Giving and Reading of prizewinning poems by Cavan Writer-in- residence, Anthony J. Quinn.

4pm: Writing masterclass for all aspiring writers by Anthony J. Quinn.

7.30pm: Venue; Murtagh’s Lounge, Main St.

Kate Ennals, poetry reading.

8.30pm: Pat Boran, Reading.

9.30 pm: Open Mic hosted by Ann Hanley.

10pm: Music by singer/songwriter, Danny Forde.

Bailieborough Poetry Festival……………..WHERE WORDS MATTER.

Vincent’s Shop: Some of our current volunteers said that they first volunteered with us to meet new people, make a difference in their local community and felt that it was a good way to spend their free time. We at Vincents, on Main St., Bailieborough are currently looking to add to our current set-up of volunteers, mainly to cover Saturday mornings from 10.00am to 1pm, every Saturday. Should you wish to join us for this role, please call into the Shop to speak to Stephen McGuire, the Shop Manager or call him on 085 1894 922.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife, Nuala, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends on the death of Terence (Terry) Dunne, Lisnalea, Bailieborough, Co Cavan who passed away peacefully at Cavan General Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, September 15^th. Terry was predeceased by his brothers Philip and Thomas and his sister Eleanor. Terry’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church on Wednesday, September 18^th with burial afterwards in St. Anne’s Cemetery.

Bowls: Bailieborough Community Bowls continue in the Community Centre on Wednesday evenings at 8.00pm, for the new Bowls season. New members—both male and female are most welcome.

Computers for Farmers: Help is at hand for farmers, who need training in Basic Computers, On-line Herd Registration Form Filling, Internet and email, Farm Record Keeping, Health and Safety etc. Classes are free and are commencing on Monday evenings in Bailieborough Business Centre at 7pm. To book a place contact Noelette Dolan on 087 9293531 or Elizabeth on 087 6190040.

Bailieborough Hen’s Shed: Bailieborough Hen’s Shed is a sparkly new initiative, which aims to give the women of Bailieborough, a space where they can take time for themselves, enjoy company and a chat over a cup of tea, engage in courses and community projects and most importantly, make friends and create a support network, so that we ladies can be there for each other when needed.

A small group of ladies are currently negotiating the process of setting up this group and we would welcome the input of any women who would be interested in being members of the group.

We want your suggestions and support in developing a programme of activities and get-togethers for the initial period from September 2019 up to Christmas 2019. By then we should have an established group to carry us forward into 2020 and beyond!

The Beckscourt Centre has kindly agreed to provide space for us as we take our first steps and a big ‘Thank You’ goes to Padraig McBreen and Breffni Integrated for their support so far. Now it is up to we ladies to do it for ourselves!

Are you interested, either in being part of the initial planning geoup or just becoming a member, if so please make contact with Maria at bailieboroughhensshed@gmail.com or find us on Facebook and send a request to join our private group.

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.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to loving husband Charlie, sons Plunkett, Cathal and Patrick, daughter Julie, daughters-in-law Shirley and Jenny, Patrick’s partner Aoife, son-in-law Nigel, grandchildren, brothers Malachy and James, sisters Catherine, Bridgid, Marie, Gertie and Josephine, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends on the death of Sheila Clarke (née Plunkett), Leitrim, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan and formerly Carnaross, Co Meath, who passed away peacefully at her residence, in the loving care of her family on Monday, September 16^th . Sheila’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Patrick’s Church, Tierworker on Thursday, September 19^th with burial afterwards in Moybologue Cemetery.

Irish Dancing Classes: Irish Dancing Classes take place every Thursday evening from 6.00 to 8.00pm, in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. For further details, please contact: Tracy at 085 771 2282.

Spanish Lessons with Lydia: Spanish Lessons with Lydia in Bailieborough will take place in the B.D.A. Centre, Shercock Road, (beside the playground) on Tuesday and Wednesdays. Group lessons for school children (all ages), adult lessons, beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. For more information, call or message Lydia on 087 741 4735.

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.

School Reunion: On Saturday next, 28^th September, the Bailieborough Community School ‘Class of 89’ are having a school reunion in Nixys, The Square Bar, at 9.30 pm. Please contact Caroline at 042 9666355 for further information.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for October and November 2019: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church– October 6^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), October 19^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), November 3^rd (Sunday, 12.30pm) and November 16^th (Saturday, 1.30pm).

Bailieborough Library: The Craft Group are still going strong with many great memories and hopefully more to come! Not just a craft group, but a place to come, have a cuppa, learn new talents, make new friends and feel very welcome. Everyone is welcome every Friday morning drop in from 10am to 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 23^rd, September 2019

Senior;

With most local adult football now almost finished for the year it will be an opportunity for our lads to prepare early for the 2020 season with a few weeks of training and challenge games to finish out the year. Training will resume in early October.

Under 13/15/17;

Under 13s continue every other week in Breffni at the U13 league. They are going very well.

Under 11;

The under 11s continue their fine season in Breffni on Monday in the penultimate round of the league.

Under 7/9;

We are almost ready to hit the ground with our indoor season. We hope to have individual sessions for both the U7s and U9s. Full details next week but we expect to start the first week of October.

All Ireland football ticket draws;

Thanks to all who supported both draws for tickets for the two All Ireland football finals. Congratulations to Jack Barry and Bernie Lambe. Your support has contributed significantly to the purchase of a new set of U11 jerseys for the boys.

Thank you.

Croke Park activity day;

Congratulations to both Finan Kerr and Eoghan McBreen who represented the club in Croke Park on Sunday last playing both hurling and football on the hallowed turf. Well done lads.

The week ahead;

Monday; U11 in Breffni 7pm. U13s in Killann 6pm.

Club contacts;

U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.

U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

Tullyvin Musical Society: Tickets are now on sale for Tullyvin Musical Society’s upcoming show ‘All Shook Up’ which runs fromWednesday16th -Saturday19th October in Tullyvin Community Centre at 8pm nightly. Tickets €18 can be purchased on Eventbrite.ie or from any cast member. Thank you in advance for your ongoing support.

Home Insulation: Free home insulation applications and grant applications are available through Leitrim Warmer Homes for houses built before 2006. Free home insulation is available to qualifying fuel poor households and SEAI grants are available for all other households. The free scheme and grant scheme covers attic, cavity wall, internal and external wall insulation. To find out more and to apply, call Leitrim Warmer Homes on 07196 40771. Leitrim Warmer Homes is a local and trusted energy efficiency contractor serving the communities of the North West.

Autumn Craft and Gift Fair: Autumn Craft and Gift fair, in the Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell,on Sunday 6th October, from 12-5pm, free admission. See downlandcrafts.ie for more information or ring 049 436 4877.

Bailieborough News. October 3rd 2019 2019. Matthew J. Cullen.

Bailieborough Poetry Festival 2019: The 7th Bailieborough Poetry Festival will take place this weekend from Thursday, 3^rd to Saturday, 5^th October. Building on previous years’ events there will be a refreshing group of poets, artists, readers and musicians. The following is the programme of events for the Festival:

Thursday 3rd October: Venue; Bailieborough Library Arts Space at 7.30 pm: Launch of Festival surrounded by the art work of Jim McPartlin in the Exhibition space. Reading by LitLab members.

Friday 4th October. Venue; Murtagh’s Lounge, Main St.

7.30 pm: Moya Cannon launches LitLab Anthology accompanied by Editor and Cavan Writer in Residence, Anthony J Quinn.

8.30 pm; Moya Cannon, poetry reading.

9.30 pm: Open mic.

Saturday 5th October.

10am: Venue; Bailieborough Courthouse, Meeting Space.

Pat Boran, Workshop entitled ‘Editing, revising, and finding the poem inside the poem.’

10am: Venue; Bailieborough Library Arts Space.

Moya Cannon Workshop. Aimed at the writer in progress entitled ‘Keeping Going’ (workshops to be booked on www.bailieboroughpoetry.com) Numbers limited.

2.30pm: Venue; Bailieborough Library Arts Space.

Baileborough Poetry Prize Giving and Reading of prizewinning poems by Cavan Writer-in- residence, Anthony J. Quinn.

4pm: Writing masterclass for all aspiring writers by Anthony J. Quinn.

7.30pm: Venue; Murtagh’s Lounge, Main St.

Kate Ennals, poetry reading.

8.30pm: Pat Boran, Reading.

9.30 pm: Open Mic hosted by Ann Hanley.

10pm: Music by singer/songwriter, Danny Forde.

Bailieborough Poetry Festival……………..WHERE WORDS MATTER.

Harvest Mission :The Bailieborough Group of Church of Ireland Parishes will be taking part in a diocese wide harvest mission called ‘Gathered In’. All of the mission events are open to everyone and anyone who wants to come along.

Wednesday 2nd October 8pm in the Bailie Hotel, Johnny Cash ‘Walking the Line’ – David Kelly sings the songs of Johnny Cash and relays the ups ad downs of Johnny’s spiritual life story.

East Cavan Swim Club: East Cavan Swim Club. – Our Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday next, 4th October at 8pm in the Bailie Hotel. All welcome.

October—Month of The Rosary: The Rosary will be said at the Grotto on the Virginia Road for the month of October at 7.30pm, every evening except Saturdays. All are very welcome to come along and pray for their many intentions.

Bailieborough Women’s Group: Bailieborough Women’s Group will meet in the Community Centre on Friday afternoon next, October 4^th from 2pm to 4pm. New members most welcome.

Bailieborough School of Music: Lotto results for 28-09-2019. Numbers Drawn; 03, 19, 28, 29. No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Yvonne and Paul Rooney; Patsy Clarke; Martin and Patricia McGuirk; Enda Sheridan(Jnr). Next week’s Jackpot €6,200.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to son Thomas, daughters Miriam and Heather, sister Betty, grandchildren Rebecca, Erika and Ava, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends, on the death of Gilbert Gibson, Rockview, Lisball, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, September 23^rd. Gilbert was predeceased by his wife Harriett. Gilbert’s Funeral Service took place in Corglass Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, September 25^th with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Bowls: Bailieborough Community Bowls continue in the Community Centre on Wednesday evenings at 8.00pm. New members—both male and female are most welcome.

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd’s Annual Variety Concert will be held on Friday, 15^th and Saturday, 16^th November. We are looking for local talent to take part…..if interested, please contact Edel on 086 1004030.

Bailieborough Branch and Unit of the Irish Red Cross: Would like to thank all who contributed so generously to their Church Gate collection last weekend. They rely solely on donations, fundraising and duties to help keep the Branch and Unit operating. Thanks to you all.

Vincent’s Shop: It is getting to that time of the year again, the dreaded ‘C’ word and we would like to ask if any of our regular or new donators can search through their attics, garages, etc… and donate any unwanted Halloween outfits, decorations, bric-a-brac, etc… and also Christmas jumpers, outfits, decorations, boxed toys (preferably new), along with Christmas Bric-a-Brac, so that we can recycle them this year for Christmas instead of them finding a home in landfill!! We also accept all forms of clothing but are especially looking for men and youth clothing from 16 to 24 years of age. Thank you for your continued support of our shop.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to sisters, Patricia Mitchell and Mary Maye (Croghan) and nephews, Michael and Patrick, niece Pauline, niece-in-law Anne, grandnieces Evelyn and Ursula, cousins, relatives and friends on the death of James (JP) Mitchell, Drumderrig Nursing Home, Boyle, Co. Roscommon and formerly Church Lane, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully, in his 77th year, at Drumderrig Nursing Home, Boyle, on Tuesday, September 24^th. James was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Agnes. Jame’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Church, Bailieborough on Friday morning, September 27^th with burial afterwards in St. Annes Cemetery.

Halloween ‘Fright Night’ is back!!: Bailieborough Mid-Summer Festival and Town Events are happy to announce that, the ‘Halloween Fright Night’ is back on this year. Following the terrific success of last year’s event, this year’s one takes place on Friday, October 25^th at the Chapel Carpark, at the Town Lake. Registration is from 6.00pm and the night promises to be one filled with Scary Walks, Music, Tea, Coffee and Treats. For more information, please contact Tony at 086 3993 430.

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.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held in: The Health Centre, Kells Road on Wednesdays at 8.30pm.

049 436 4877.

Bailieborough News. October 7^th 2019. Matthew J. Cullen.

Hardtimes Chorus Choir and The Omagh Peace Choir: As part of the Building Positive Relations initiative sponsored by PEACE IV and SEUPB, ‘Hard Times Chorus’ and The Omagh Peace Choir are presenting a choral collaboration on Saturday next October 12^th at 4.00pm in St Annes Church and Sunday, October 13^th in Omagh Library. This free event is open to all to attend and is being facilitated by none other than Daryl Simpson of the Celtic Tenors. We look forward to seeing you all on the day for an enjoyable afternoon of song and celebration. If you have any enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us on 042-969-4716.

Bailieborough Poetry Festival 2019: The 7th Bailieborough Poetry Festival took place last weekend. Great readings from featured poets, Moya Cannon, Kate Ennals and Pat Deeley, workshops by Moya and Pat, the launch of the LitLab anthology—entitled ‘Where You may Find Yourself’– and their collaboration with artist Jim McPartlin. It was busy!! The results of the Bailieborough Poetry Festival Competition 2019. The judge was Cavan Writer-in-Residence, Anthony J Quinn.

Winner: Christopher M James – ‘Janus’.
Runners Up: Giles Newington – ‘Dynamic Me’.
John D Kelly – ‘The Missing Piece’.

Congratulations to the winner and runners up and to the following who made the shortlist:
Orla Fay – ‘The Member of the Wedding.
Ruth Quinlan – ‘Eczema Herpeticum in The Limerick Regional’.
Eugene Platt – ‘Thank You Note to my New Wife’s Late Husband’.
Anne Tannam – ‘I’ll admit to’.
Kate Ennals – ‘Drafting a Poem in my Mother’s Old Diary’.

The announcement and presentation in Bailieborough Library on Saturday was a most enjoyable event. Thanks to those shortlisted poets who attended and read. Thanks also to the winner Christopher James who, though in Thailand, was able to read his poem for us through the wonders of modern technology.

Lit lab writers’ extend thanks to all who helped make Bailieborough Poetry Festival a great success again this year.

We are most grateful to Peter Murtagh who generously provided a wonderful venue for our poetry readings. Special thanks to Cavan Arts for their provision of funding, to Fiona, Marlene, Mary and Anne for facilitating our events in Bailieborough library also to Lee, Bailieborough Development Association for accommodating our workshop.

Thank you, Jim Mc Partlin, Anthony J. Quinn, Moya Cannon, Pat Deeley, Kate Ennals and Danny Forde for being our featured guests this year.

Finally, to all who came to enjoy a unique selection of art, poetry, prose and music, thank you, without your support the festival would not be possible.

Bailieborough Hen’s Shed: Bailieborough Hen’s Shed—weekely get-together in Bailieborough Library every Thursday morning during October, from 10.00am to 12 noon, commencing on this Thursday morning, October 10^th and thereafter on Thursday, 17^th, 24^th and 31^st. Ladies living in and around Bailieborough are invited to join us for a social morning. Come along and enjoy the company and the chat. Tea/Coffee provided.

St. Anne’s National School ‘Fun Run’: St. Anne’s N.S. are organising a ‘Fun Run’ on Sunday, October 20^th starting at St. Anne’s National School. Registration will take place from 11.00am on the day. Entry fee is €5 or a donation to take part. Individuals and families are invited to walk or run the 1K, 3K, 5K or 10K routes. Prizes and refreshments also on the day. This event promises to be a colourful occasion, to which the whole school is looking forward to. We would love you to join us for this fun event.

Bailieborough Heritage Society: Thank You: We had a fantastic turnout last Friday night for the launch of ‘Industrious Bailieborough’. We had wonderful music supplied by harpist Mary Argue and beautiful food from Foxes. Thank you Padraic McIntyre for launching the book. The Courthouse is a fantastic venue, Bailieborough Development Association have to be commended on the fine restoration under the helm of Lee McDonnell, a truly wonder person. Thank-you to all who came and photographers Suella Holland and Kevin Gorman who took photos. We also wish to thank the Special EU Programmes Body Peace IV Project for their financial support, Jane Crudden, Peace Programme Manager, Siobhan and Dennis and the Community and Enterprise team, for their guidance and management, not forgetting our own team. Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of the book, please contact any of the Hertitage Society members.

Presentation: On Tuesday evening last, October 1^st, The Bailieborough Mid-Summer Festival committee presented cheques to the value of €500 to members of the Bailieborough Cancer Fund and The Killann Cancer Fund in the B.D.A. Centre, Shercock Rd. The money was the proceeds of the Mid-Summer Festival’s ‘Honda 50 and Vintage Tractor/Car Run’. Also on the night, the Mid-Summer Festival Committee received a cheque for €437.50 from Tesco, Bailieborough as part of Tesco’s ‘Blue Tokens’ promotion.

C.P.R. ‘Hands for Life Course’ : How would you like to complete a CPR Hands for Life Course in late November?

Well now is your chance to get this potentially lifesaving training FREE. Yes you read that correct FREE!!

Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA in conjunction with Irish Heart Foundation are offering this CPR Training to the whole community.
The course takes just one hour – 60 minutes to learn to save a life!
The instructor will provide all the material and will run 3 CPR courses with 30 people per course..

If we have enough interest then this course will go ahead in late November with the date and venue to be confirmed.

If you are interested then please contact the event organiser and our club Secretary Mark Gilsenan on secretary.bailieborough.cavan@gaa.ie or text him on 087 4158919 with your name and number of seats required on the course. Please note–The course is open to over 18 years old ONLY!

Craft Fair: A ‘Craft Fair’ will take place at the Bailie Hotel on Sunday 20^th October from 12-5pm. (All tables fully booked). Lots of different Craft Stalls, from Cupcakes to Jewellery and from Candles to Toys! Come and join us here at the Bailie Hotel, you never know what you may see! All welcome.

Bailieborough School of Music: Lotto results for 05-10-2019. Numbers Drawn; 16, 17, 26, 29. No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Lindsey Gaynor, Colin Smyth; Liam Clarke; Colin Smyth. Next week’s Jackpot €6,300.

Bowls: Bailieborough Community Bowls continue in the Community Centre on Wednesday evenings at 8.00pm. New members—both male and female are most welcome.

Bailieborough Mental Health Association: On Tuesday evening next, the 15^th of October 2019, we will be holding our book launch of the local school children’s essay competition, which we held for them. The launch will be in Bailieborough Courthouse at 7:45 pm. We are privileged to have Minister for Mental Health ,Jim Daly in attendance on the night. All welcome to come along to support the local children on a great accomplishment.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for October and November 2019: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church– October 19^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), November 3^rd (Sunday, 12.30pm) and November 16^th (Saturday, 1.30pm).

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.

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 7th October 2019

Senior; First outdoor session on Sunday last in Killann. We might move to astro in the weeks ahead as pitches begin to get heavy.

Under 15/17; Under 15s almost done while U17s will play in Shane Mulholland U18 tournament in Breffni Park next weekend.

New Jerseys;

Mondays Under 11 squad will don brand new and rather cool ECG U11 jerseys. This is with thanks to all in the local community who supported both our draws for All Ireland final tickets.

Under 7/9;

We had to delay the start of the U7/9 indoor due to maintenance of the hall. We will start on Friday, October 18th instead.

The week ahead;

Wednesday; U17 training tbc

Friday; Senior training 8pm tbc

Club contacts;

U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.

U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

Bailieborough News. October 14^th 2019. Matthew J. Cullen.

Mr. Tommy McEntee: Tommy McEntee, 83, from Lisnalea, Bailieborough, passed away suddenly but peacefully on Monday, the 30^th of September 2019 in Cavan General Hospital.

Tommy was a devoted husband of fifty four years to Veronica, and the most wonderful father to Bernard, PJ, Gloria, Terry and Jason. He adored his eleven grand-children and eight great grand-children. Tommy had a close relationship with his younger brother Philip, who lives in Kerry. He is also survived by sisters Lena, Susan, Kay, and brothers, Eugene, Gerard and Christy, daughters in-law, Shirley and Caroline, son in-law, Stephen, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Tommy will be sadly missed by all.

In recent years Tommy suffered with heart problems, resulting in frequent admissions to hospital. He had tremendous respect for the staff in Cavan General, and appreciated their hard work; so much so, that he rewarded them with a daily dose of his jokes and trickery. No matter how unwell he felt, his mission was to make people smile and laugh.

Tommy began his life in Nolagh, Shercock where he was born and reared with his seven brothers and four sisters by their parents Anne and Terence. He attended Corlatty Carroll National School, going straight from there into his first place of employment in Killanny, working as a farmhand. He went from there to a farm in Armagh, and then back to his home town to work for a local farmer named Lexi Hall. In his early thirties he found employment with Cavan County Council as the Water Caretaker in Bailieborough, where he remained for twenty five years until his early retirement.

Tommy and Veronica lived in Drumbannon when their family were young. In those days Tommy’s interests revolved around his children. The simple things like forest walks, days out fishing, picnics on Lough An Leagh Mountain, beach holidays, and even, star gazing on a summer’s night. These were the things that made him a happy man.

Tommy discovered he had green fingers when he and Veronica moved to Lisnalea after his retirement. They spent most of their free time working to maintain their beautiful gardens, where they enjoyed many happy days sitting in the sunshine surrounded by their colourful blooms.

Tommy loved his life and was happiest when surrounded by his family. He had enough love to share between each and every one of them. He will stay in their hearts forever.

Tommy’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church on Wednesday, October 2^nd –at which Fr. Ultan McGoohan P.P. officiated—and following which, his remains were laid to rest in St. Anne’s Cemetery.

Photography Exhibition: ‘What Peace looks like to me’ !! All welcome to the launch of a photography exhibition at Bailieborough Courthouse on Sunday next, 20^th October at 3.00pm. Guest Speaker, Sean Hillen will deliver a presentation of his work from ‘Melancholy Memories’ and launch the display. Another initiative of the PEACE IV SEUPB programme “Building Positive Relations”. A group of photographers from Bailieborough have collaborated with a group from Dungannon and over a period of time, got a real feel for how they had all been affected by the Troubles. We hope you will come along on the day and over the 6 weeks the exhibition will be on display. Any enquiries to 042-969-4716.

The Cavan 365 community based Garda Youth Diversion project launched recently in Bailieborough

The service is a multi- agency youth crime prevention initiative, that primarily seeks to divert young people who have been involved in anti-social and/or criminal behaviour, by providing suitable activities to facilitate personal development.

We met with and listened to three fine young men, Luke, Josh and Jordon who gave their stories on how the project helped them in Cavan.

The Cavan 365 project will be based in Bailieborough with satellite services planned for Mullagh, Kingscourt, Cootehill and Ballyjamesduff.

The new service is funded through the Youth Justice Service in conjunction with An Garda Síochána and is managed by Foróige.

Well done to all involved in getting this service to Bailieborough and best wishes to the team : Alma, Aishling, Catherina and Sharon under the leadership of Foróige area manager Colin McAree.

Bailieborough Development Association: Bailieborough Development Association hosted a spectacular weekend of celebration of song. The Hard Times Chorus and Omagh Youth Peace Choir performed at 3 wonderful events : Saturday in St Annes, and Sunday at the Omagh Presbyterian Harvest Festival and at Omagh Library. Thank you to all who attended, we hope to continue our work with these 2 choirs into the future. Special thanks to Daryl Simpson, Musical Director Omagh Youth Peace Choir, Claire O Reilly, Musical Director Hard Times Chorus, Sean O Reilly, Hard Times Chorus Co-ordinator, Jane Crudden and her Team from PEACE IV and Special EU Programmes Body for funding both the renovation of Bailieborough Courthouse and the Programme of Activity. Thank you to all of the choir members who attended practice in the lead up to the event and for your outstanding performance’s over the weekend.

Bridge Results: Tuesday, 1^stOctober:First: Rosaleen Keegan and Pauline McEvoy,
Second: Kathleen McArdle and Helen Clarke. Best Gross: John McGahan and Tom Moran.
Tuesday, 8^th October: First: Pattie Clarke and Joan O’Reilly, Second: Elizabeth Murphy and Rose Brennan. Best Gross: Gemma McCabe and Tom Moran .

Bridge takes place in the Hotel Bailie on every Tuesday evening and new members are always most welcome.

Bailieborough Mens/ Hen’s Shed: The Hen’s Shed currently meets each Wednesday evening in the Bexcourt Centre from 7:15 till 9pm, and each Thursday morning in the Library from 10 till 12 noon. The group is open to women over the age of 18 living in or around Bailieborough. Contact: Maria at: bailieboroughhensshed@gmail.com or find us on Facebook for further information.

The Men’s Shed currently meets every Tuesday morning form 10am till 12 noon in the Bexcourt Centre. The group is open to men over the age of 18 living in or around Bailieborough, contact Matthew at bailieboroughmensshed@gmail.com or find us on Facebook for further information.

St. Anne’s National School ‘Fun Run’: St. Anne’s N.S. are organising a ‘Fun Run’ on Sunday next, October 20^th starting at St. Anne’s National School. Registration will take place from 11.00am on the day. Entry fee is €5 or a donation to take part. Individuals and families are invited to walk or run the 1K, 3K, 5K or 10K routes. Prizes and refreshments also on the day. This event promises to be a colourful occasion, to which the whole school is looking forward to. We would love you to join us for this fun event.

Christianity Explored Course: A ‘Christianity Explored’ course will take place from

8-9pm at The Courthouse in Bailieborough, beginning on Wednesday 23^rd of October. This is a 6-week course designed to give you time and space to think about the big questions of life and to explore the life Jesus. Open to everyone and anyone who is interested, all you need to do is show up! For more information, please contact Rev. Ian Horner on 087 6223609.

‘Colourful Cavan and Beyond,’ by Artist Jim McParlin. An Art exhibition comprising of paintings depicting scenes from around the county and locations further afield. The exhibition will be on view in the Library until Friday next, October 18th. All are welcome during Library opening hours.

C.P.R. ‘Hands for Life Course’ : How would you like to complete a CPR Hands for Life Course in late November?

Well now is your chance to get this potentially lifesaving training FREE. Yes you read that correct FREE!!

If we have enough interest then this course will go ahead in late November with the date and venue to be confirmed.

St. Felim’s National School: Blessing of new Playground and Memory Garden: Anyone who kindly donated to the ‘Sponsor A Tree’ fundraiser is most welcome to attend the Prayer Service and unveiling of the plaque at St. Felim’s N.S. On Thurday, 17^th October at 2.00pm.

Bailieborough Women’s Group: The next meeting of the Bailieborough Women’s Group will take place on Friday afternoon next, October 18^th from 2.00pm to 4.00pm, in the Community Centre. There will be a session on First Aid and the use of a defibrillator. New members welcome.

Draft Childminding Action Plan: Focus Group Consultation with Childminders will take place on this Thursday evening,17^th October at 7.30 pm in the Cavan Co Childcare Office, Unit 5 Enterprise Centre, Killygarry, Dublin Road, Cavan. Telephone 049 4365856 for further information.Please come – All Welcome.

Craft Fair: A ‘Craft Fair’ will take place at the Bailie Hotel on Sunday next, 20^th October from 12-5pm. (All tables fully booked). Lots of different Craft Stalls, from Cupcakes to Jewellery and from Candles to Toys! Come and join us here at the Bailie Hotel, you never know what you may see! All welcome.

Bailieborough School of Music: Lotto results for 12-10-2019. Numbers Drawn; 17, 19, 20, 24. No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Marie Logan; Denise Carroll; Conor Sheridan; Grace McGivney. Next week’s Jackpot €6,400.

Bowls: Bailieborough Community Bowls continue in the Community Centre on Wednesday evenings at 8.00pm. New members—both male and female are most welcome.

Social Day Centre: The next get-together of the Bailieborough Social Day Centre will take place in the Community Centre, on Wednesday, October 16^th from 2.30pm to 4.30pm, for more entertainment, chat and refreshments. New people are always very welcome to join.

Bailieborough Creative Hub: Bailieborough Creative Hub presents ‘A Haunting’–an

eerie, hair raising theatrical event, with ghostly tales and deathly poems in the Courthouse, Bailieborough on Thursday, October 31^st at 7.00pm. Free admission.
Suitable for all who want a scare in their lives.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for October, November and December 2019: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church– October 19^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), November 3^rd (Sunday, 12.30pm), November 16^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), December 1^st (Sunday, 12.30pm), December 14^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), December 15^th (Sunday, 12.30pm) and Sunday, December 29^th (Sunday, 12.30pm).

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.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held in: The Health Centre, Kells Road on Wednesdays at 8.30pm.

Looking forward to seeing you all at THE 16TH GALLANT 5KM/10KM CHALLENGE: In aid of St Christopher’s Hospice Cavan takes place on Saturday 26^th October 2019. This event will start and finish at MacSeains Bar, Cornafean and will be marked out and stewarded along the route to guide you along the way to whichever distance you decide to participate in. Main sponsors of this years event are Hyland Hardware, Ballyhaise, KORE Insulation, Kilnaleck and Dobson’s Hardware, Arvagh. Special thanks to them for their kind support.

Over the previous 15 years the Challenge has been an outstanding success raising €413,000 for this wonderful cause. There will be loads of surprises and craic on the day and it will be a fantastic day for the family. Entry fee on the day to participate in the Challenge is voluntary. Registration for the Challenge takes place from 12 noon and the Challenge kicks off at 1pm sharp. Anyone wishing to donate to this very worthy cause can do so by leaving donations in the Village Foodstore ,Crossdoney. All donations are greatly accepted.
Sponsorship cards or information on the Challenge are available from St Christopher’s Hospice 049-4332999, Ciaran Weir 086-0753309, William Hughes on 086-3584700 and Village Foodstore in Crossdoney. Please COME ALONG and support this worthy cause!!

Bailieborough News. October 21^st 2019. Matthew J. Cullen.

Halloween ‘Fright Night’ is back!!: Bailieborough Mid-Summer Festival and Town Events are happy to announce that, the ‘Halloween Fright Night’ is back on this year. Following the terrific success of last year’s event, this year’s one takes place on Friday evening next, October 25^th at the Chapel Carpark, at the Town Lake. Registration is from 6.00pm and the night promises to be one filled with Scary Walks, Music, Tea, Coffee and Treats. The best dressed family will get a free picture and visit to Santa’s Grotto in Bailieborough when turning on the Christmas Lights. For more information, please contact Tony at 086 3993 430.

Bailieborough Drama Group: Bailieborough Drama Group have been busy rehearsing their new one act play ” The Shape” by Tara Lovett for the last few months, in prepartion for the One Act Festival Circuit. Directed by Conor Sheridan, assistant director Liz O’Hanlon, cast Liam Daly, Fiona Clarke, Fergal Donnelly and Stage Manager, Mary Mc Donagh. They are opening the festival in Naas on Friday next, October 25th. Local audiences can catch them in Ramor Theatre, Virginia on Thursday, October 31st, where they will be joined on the night by Cornmill Theatre group with “The Aftermath” by Alice Lynch, directed by Ronan Ward. Tickets are available from the Ramor Theatre and we all wish them, the best of luck on the ‘Circuit’.

Bridge: Bridge takes place in the Hotel Bailie on every Tuesday evening and new members are always most welcome.

Bailieborough Group of Parishes: Services: Sunday 27^th October: Bailieborough 10:45am: Morning Prayer, Sunday Club, Youth Fellowship, followed by tea and coffee.

Knockbride 12noon, Morning Prayer and Sunday Club.

Christianity Explored Course: A ‘Christianity Explored’ course will take place from

Bailieborough Creative Hub: Bailieborough Creative Hub presents ‘A Haunting’–an

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to son Haydn, daughter-in-law Vivienne, sisters Joan and Hilary, extended family, neighbours and friends on the death of Sonia Griffin (nee Moore), Lower Main Street, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan and formerly Ballinamona, Woodenbridge, Co. Wicklow, who passed away suddenly at her residence on Monday, October 7^th, 2019. Sonia was predeceased by her husband John. Sonia’s Funeral Service took place in Bailieborough Parish Church on Thursday, October 10^th followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Bowls: Bailieborough Community Bowls continue in the Community Centre on Wednesday evenings at 8.00pm. New members—both male and female are most welcome.

‘Trick or Treat’ for Temple Street: ‘Trick or Treat’ for Temple St. is back this year and we will be holding our fundraiser in Tesco, Bailieborough on Friday the 25th and Saturday, 26th of October, from 10am -5pm on both days. On Friday, we will be holding a Monster Cake Sale in store, where we will be having lots of fun with fancy dress, face painting and music and colouring for the kids and adults if they want to join in .. If anyone would would like to bake for the Cake Sale, all donations would be very gratefully recieved in store on the Thursday or Friday.

On SatUrday, we will be hold a ‘Monster Raffle’ with some amazing prizes!! So dont miss out on all the fun and also don’t forget, all donations go to Temple St Children’s Hospital. We are so close to making it to our 5 million euro target and with your help we can definitely deliver. So let’s do it for the kids !!

Irish Red Cross: Bailieborough Branch: The Bailieborough Branch of the Irish Red Cross are organising a ‘First Aid Course’ in the Resource House, commencing on Monday. November 4^th. The course will be of six weeks duration and will take place every Monday night from 7.30pm to 10.00pm. For further information, please contact Julie at 086 8968 928.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to daughter Geraldine (Mc Mahon), son Thomas (USA), son in law Joe, daughter in law Monica, grandchildren Paul, Mairead, Niamh and Declan, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends on the death of Margaret (Peggy) Lynch (nee Mc Cluskey) Drumeague, Bailieborough, Co Cavan who passed away peacefully at Killmainhamwood Nursing Home on Saturday, October 12^th, 2019. Peggy was. predeceased by her husband Matthias and son Sean. Peggy’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Brigid’s Church, Knockbride East on Tuesday, October 15^th with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Deepest Condolences: Deepest Condolences are extended to wife Vera, family Mervyn, Pamela, Anita, Linda, Melody and Nigel, sisters Maud, Gladys, Sadie, Eva and Muriel, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren Benjamin, Rebecca, Ricky, Kyle, Adam, Kelly, Ellis, Amy, Jake, Isaac, Rachel, Tristan and Chayce, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law and extended family and friends on the death of John E Roundtree, Latachment, Tierworker, Kells, Co. Meath,/ Tierworker, Cavan who passed away peacefully, at Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan on Sunday, October 13^th, 2019. John was predeceased by his baby son Eric. John’s Funeral Service took place in Bailieborough Parish Church on Tuesday, October 15^th with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. .

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for November and December 2019: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church– November 3^rd (Sunday, 12.30pm), November 16^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), December 1^st (Sunday, 12.30pm), December 14^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), December 15^th (Sunday, 12.30pm) and Sunday, December 29^th (Sunday, 12.30pm).

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.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held in: The Health Centre, Kells Road on Wednesdays at 8.30pm.

Bailieborough News. October 28^th 2019. Matthew J. Cullen.

Bailieborough Creative Hub: Bailieborough Creative Hub presents ‘A Haunting’–an

eerie, hair raising theatrical event, with ghostly tales and deathly poems in the Courthouse, Bailieborough on Thursday evening next, October 31^st at 7.00pm. Free admission.
Suitable for all who want a scare in their lives. Be early as there is limited seating available!

Halloween ‘Fright Night’ : A huge thank you to all the volunteers in Bailieborough who gave their time to make “Fright for your Lights” night happen. From the scarers to the tea makers, tent builders, car parkers and to the public thank you for your support in making these community events happen. It really lived up to it’s name and many, many people enjoyed this terrific evening.
Congratulations to The Lambe family who have won the family pass to Santa’s Grotto on November 30th!

Bailieborough Drama Group: Bailieborough Drama Group have been busy rehearsing their new one act play ” The Shape” by Tara Lovett for the last few months, in prepartion for the One Act Festival Circuit. Directed by Conor Sheridan, assistant director Liz O’Hanlon, cast Liam Daly, Fiona Clarke, Fergal Donnelly and Stage Manager, Mary Mc Donagh. Local audiences can catch them in Ramor Theatre, Virginia on this Thursday, October 31st, where they will be joined on the night by Cornmill Theatre group with “The Aftermath” by Alice Lynch, directed by Ronan Ward. Tickets are available from the Ramor Theatre and we all wish them, the best of luck on the ‘Circuit’.

Bailieborough Tidy Towns: Bailieborough Tidy Town’s , Annual General Meeting will take place on Monday evening next, November 4^th at 8.00pm in the Bailie Hotel.
Everybody welcome. Come and represent your Business, Street, Road or Estate.
New volunteers are needed.

Bridge: Bridge takes place in the Hotel Bailie on every Tuesday evening and new members are always most welcome.

Bailieborough School of Music: Lotto results for 19-10-2019. Numbers Drawn; 4, 10, 19, 20. No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Yvonne and Paul Rooney; Jenna Reilly; Rena Coleman; Evie Gaffney. Next week’s Jackpot €6,500.

Bailieborough Social Day Centre: Halloween Party in the Community Centre on Wednesday, October 30^th from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. New people always very welcome to join the group.

Bailieborough Women’s Group: Meeting on Thursday, October 31^st in the Community Centre from 2.00pm to 4.00pm, with bowling session for visit to REHAB—please everyone attend and new members welcome.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to daughters, Suzanne, Paula and Aisleen ; partner Ann, brothers Pat and Dick, sisters Rosemary, Kitty and Ann, extended family, relatives and many friends on the death of Brendan Gallagher (late of Donnybrook, Dublin 4, formerly Bailieborough, Co. Cavan and Retired An Garda Síochána), who passed away suddenly on Monday, October 14^th, 2019. Brendan was pre-deceased by his wife Bridie. Brendan’s Requiem Mass took place in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook on Friday, October 18^th followed by burial in Mount Venus Cemetery.

Bowls: Bailieborough Community Bowls continue in the Community Centre on Wednesday evenings at 8.00pm. New members—both male and female are most welcome.

‘Trick or Treat’ for Temple Street: What a brilliant time in Tesco Bailieborough on Friday and Saturday last.
A huge ‘Thank You’ for all your support!! The fancy dress in store was great craic and a massive ‘Thank You’ to all who baked for our Cake Sale ..we couldn’t have a cake sale without you ..as always the support in our store is amazing, we are truly blessed to live in such a brilliant, generous community!

Irish Red Cross: Bailieborough Branch: The Bailieborough Branch of the Irish Red Cross are organising a ‘First Aid Course’ in the Resource House, commencing on Monday evening next, November 4^th. The course will be of six weeks duration and will take place every Monday night from 7.30pm to 10.00pm. For further information, please contact Julie at 086 8968 928.

Vincent’s Shop, Bailieborough: We are urgently seeking donations of Gents and Ladies clothing, especially Winter Coats, also paper and plastic bags that we can use in Vincent’s Shop. Thank You for all your kind donations of clothes, toys, bric-a-brac and for generously buying from the shop. All money raised is used for local deserving causes.

Christmas Fairs: Bailieborough Creative Hub are organising Christmas Fairs for 7 weeks from Sunday next, November 3^rd :

Bailieborough Creative Hub presents Christmas Fairs 2019 in Bailieborough Courthouse.
There will be 7 fairs on the following dates: Sunday, 3rd November – 12pm to 5pm.
Sunday, 10th November – 12pm to 5pm.
Sunday, 17th November – 12pm to 5pm.
Sunday, 24th November – 12pm to 5pm.
Saturday, 30th November – 2pm to 8pm (Santa arriving in town and Christmas Lights switch on).
Sunday, 7th December – 12pm to 5pm.
Sunday, 14th December – 12pm to 5pm.

Contemporary and handcrafted gifts, arts, crafts, cards, artisan bakes and more. To book a table or for enquires, please email us at bailieboroughcreativehub@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/392007935080958.

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.

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 28^th,October 2019:

Under 15/17;

Final round of U17 next week.

Under 11/13;

Both teams did very well in their respective finals in Breffni Park recently. The Under 11s can count themselves very unlucky in what was a keenly fought and tight contest. A full 15 a side game for them which was impressive in itself.

The Under 13s had it a bit harder on the night but again can be pleased with both their workrate and never say die spirit in what was again another good contest. Bright futures for both these sides in the years ahead.

The Under 11 squad at the recent final with Pat, Una and Mary management.

The Under 13 squad at the recent final.

Under 7/9;

After what seems like a lifetime indoor hurling finally returned this past week. We’ll keep chipping away now until Christmas. Lots of new players arriving which is again very positive. The production line must keep running!! New players especially welcome. We have seperated the Under 7s and 9s from each other so they now have their own individual session.

Fridays Under 7 squad.

Fridays Under 9 indoor hurlers.

The week ahead;

Friday;Under 7 6-7pm. Under 9 7-8pm both in the Bailieborough Community School Sports Hall. €3 each and bring your bottle of water.

Club contacts;

U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.

U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

Bailieborough News. November 7th 2019. Matthew J. Cullen.

Christmas Fairs: Bailieborough Creative Hub are organising Christmas Fairs for the next 6 weeks from Sunday next, November 10^th : in Bailieborough Courthouse.
The 6 fairs are on the following dates: Sunday, 10th November – 12pm to 5pm.
Sunday, 17th November – 12pm to 5pm.
Sunday, 24th November – 12pm to 5pm.
Saturday, 30th November – 2pm to 8pm (Santa arriving in town and Christmas Lights switch on).
Sunday, 7th December – 12pm to 5pm.
Sunday, 14th December – 12pm to 5pm.

Contemporary and handcrafted gifts, arts, crafts, cards, artisan bakes and more. To book a table or for enquires, please email us at bailieboroughcreativehub@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/392007935080958.

Bailieborough Mental Health Association: The Annual General Meeting of the Bailieborough Mental Health Association will take place tonight, Wednesday, 6^th November at 8pm in the Bailie Hotel. All are welcome.

Congratulations and Well Done: Congratulations and Well done to the Bailieborough Shamrocks Under 12 Girls side and their management team on winning the Championship Final on Sunday night on the 3G by beating Butlersbridge by 2 points. Congratulations girls, League and Championship winners 2019 !!

Bridge: Bridge Results for Tuesday, 15^th October: First: Ita Clarke and Kathy O’Sullivan. Second: Helen Clarke and Kathleen McArdle. Best Gross: Teresa O’ Reilly and Joy Jameson. Third: Anne Brady and Mona McCormack.
Tuesday: 22^nd October: First: Helen Clarke and Kathleen McArdle. Second: Maresa Liggan and Marie McNicholas. Best Gross : Pauline McEvoy and Rosaleen Keegan. Third: Anne Brady and Mona McCormack.
Halloween Prizes: Tuesday, 29^th October: First: Betty Olwell and Noreen Maguire. Second: John McGahan and Tom Moran. Best Gross: Maresa Liggan and Marie McNicholas. Third: Olive Kellett and Gemma McCabe.

Bridge takes place in the Hotel Bailie on every Tuesday evening and new members are always most welcome.

Bailieborough School of Music: Lotto results for 26-10-2019. Numbers Drawn; 8, 10, 15, 16. No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Gavin Mackey; Andrew McGowan; Martin McGovern; Geraldine Clarke.

Lotto results for 02-11-2019. Numbers Drawn; 6, 20, 26, 30. No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Mairead McCabe; Sean Farrelly; Kay Liggan; M&M, Twin Oaks. Next week’s Jackpot €6,700.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to husband, Richard, children, Carmel, Geraldine, Teresa, Richard, Michael and Angela, and their partners, on the death of Margaret Mary (Peggy) Barber (nee O’Sullivan) Killagriff, Tierworker, Kells, Co. Meath. (Originally from Kildimo, Co. Limerick) who passed away peacefully at home in Nottingham, England on Monday, 21^st October 2019. Sympathy is also extended to Peggy’s ten grandchildren, her sisters and brother, Phil, Liz and Michael, her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Peggy’s Funeral Mass took place in St Patrick’s Church, Tierworker on Wednesday, 30^th October, with burial afterwards in Moynalty Cemetery.

Bowls: Bailieborough Community Bowls continue in the Community Centre on Wednesday evenings at 8.00pm. New members—both male and female are most welcome.

The Open Door Sessions: That’s all folks! After three fun, talented-filled years ‘The Open Door Sessions’ has come to an end.

Our thanks goes to all the musicians, visual artists, actors, poets, writers, comedians, talented people, our interviewer Kate Kelly, our audience and our two host venues, Fox’s Bar and Restaurant and Nixy’s, The Square Bar.

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd’s Annual Variety Concert will be held on Friday, 15^th and Saturday, 16^th November in the Community Centre, commencing at 8.30pm, each night. Come along for a fun filled night of Music, Dance, Drama and Comedy!! Admission is €10 and this promises to be ‘A night not to be missed’!! All welcome.

Ladies Awards Night: The Bailieborough Shamrocks Senior Ladies ‘Awards Night’ will take place in Nixy’s, The Square Bar on Saturday evening, November 16^th, commencing at 7.30pm. Raffle on the night, with music by ‘Luna’. All welcome.

Safe Pass: Safe Pass inBailieborough Business Centre on Saturday, 23^rd November.

Call, 042- 96 94 716 for bookings.

Bailieborough Shamrocks G.F.C.: Bailieborough Shamrocks Annual General Meeting takes place on Friday, 22^nd November 2019 at 8.30pm in the Clubrooms at St. Anne’s Park. Please make every effort to attend as this is the most important meeting of the year for the club.
Please return nominations forms to the Club Secretary by email to secretary.bailieborough.cavan@gaa.ie by Friday, 15^th November please.

There is also a Mass for Deceased Members of our GAA Club on Saturday the 16th November at 7pm in St. Anne’s Chapel.

Meeting: The Cavan / Monaghan Branch of Irish Draught Horse Breeders Association is holding a special meeting, to meet National Chairperson ,Mrs. Jennifer Haverty. The location is Glencarn Hotel, Castleblaney at 7.30 pm for 8.00 pm on Monday, November 11th. Details from Patrick McCabe 042/ 9694706 or email: pgjmccabe@eircom.net

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for November and December 2019: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church– November 16^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), December 1^st (Sunday, 12.30pm), December 14^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), December 15^th (Sunday, 12.30pm) and Sunday, December 29^th (Sunday, 12.30pm).

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.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held in: The Health Centre, Kells Road on Wednesdays at 8.30pm.

Care Champion’s: Are you affected by the cut backs in Home Help services?

Are you affected by cutbacks in the community?

We are uniting to give a voice to those who are most affected by these harsh decisions, and would love to hear from you.

The HSE embargo is having a detrimental effect on people in the community. We believe it is gone to far. We, as people in need of support and those who provide care for them, feel we need to stand united and give a voice to those who are suffering and in need of basic support.

We are a newly formed advocacy group and wish to hear from you so that together we can advocate for the needs of all who need care in the community.

Contact; Majella, 0894477018 or Mairead, 0872250101 for further information.

Walking Football Programme: Cavan Sports Partnership, as part of their active adult(50+) programme, have organised a Walking Football programme in Shercock, starting Thursday, 14^th November from 8pm-9pm in Shercock Hall.The programmes will run for 5 weeks and is being delivered in conjunction with the FAI. Walking football is a slower version of football, that is fun, social and with plenty of exercise in an inclusive environment. Refreshments will be provided after each weeks session

Limited places available and pre-registration essential. Cost is €10 per person for 5 weeks. To book your place please contact Dean McElroy, Cavan Sports Partnership on 086-7878060 or email: dmcelroy@cavancoco.ie

Bailieborough News. November 14th 2019. Matthew J. Cullen.

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd’s Annual Variety Concert will be held on this Friday, 15^th and Saturday, 16^th November in the Community Centre, commencing at 8.30pm, each night. Come along for a fun filled night of Music, Dance, Drama and Comedy!! Admission is €10 and this promises to be ‘A night not to be missed’!! All welcome.

Mass of Consolation: A Mass of Consolation will be celebrated in St. Annes Church on Saturday, November 23^rd at 7.00pm, to remember parishioners who died and were buried in the Parish Cemetery since the 1^st of November 2018. All are welcome to attend.

Christmas Fairs: Bailieborough Creative Hub are organising Christmas Fairs for the next 5 weeks from Sunday next, November 17^th : in Bailieborough Courthouse.
Sunday, 17th November – 12pm to 5pm.
Sunday, 24th November – 12pm to 5pm.
Saturday, 30th November – 2pm to 8pm (Santa arriving in town and Christmas Lights switch on).
Sunday, 7th December – 12pm to 5pm.
Sunday, 14th December – 12pm to 5pm.

Contemporary and handcrafted gifts, arts, crafts, cards, artisan bakes and more. To book a table or for enquires, please email us at bailieboroughcreativehub@gmail.com

Fr. Ultan McGoohan PP joins members of the Social Dancing group as they celebrate 25 years of Social Dancing in Bailieborough Community Centre on Saturday evening last 9/11/19.B

Bailieborough Mental Health Association: We would like to say a big ‘Thank You’ to everyone that came to the Annual General Meeting on Thursday night. We would like to wish our outgoing Chairperson, Colm Colgan every success in the future and to thank him for his hard work over the last year, and also would like to thank Audrey Rogers for her many years of Service to the Association as Secretary. The following people have been elected to the following positions: Chairperson – Seán McKiernan, Deputy Chairperson – Johnny Kerins ,Treasurer – Ann Hanley and Secretary – Fiona Gilmer. Keep a look out on the Association’s Social Media pages, for what we get up to over the coming year!! Exciting things ahead !!

Bridge: Bridge takes place in the Hotel Bailie on every Tuesday evening and new members are always most welcome.

Bailieborough Community Alert: -A well attended meeting of Bailieborough Community Alert took place in the nearly refurbished Courthouse on Monday week last. Superintendent Gordan Englishby was in attendance and particated in all aspects of the meeting.An array of local issues were raised, which the Superintendent answered openly with as much detail as possible.The attendance by members, especially new ones was appreciated and welcomed . Our next meeting is planned for January 2020, when all members will be notified with time and date. If you would like to get involved , please contact P..R.O. Kevin Carolan at 0863759627. The Community Alert is alive and well with 320 members in Bailieboro…we’re aiming to have the biggest alert team in the country..

Bailieborough School of Music: Lotto results for 09-11-2019. Numbers Drawn; 8, 14, 19, 25. No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Leona McDonnell; Margo Gormley; Wincey Soden; Peter McGuire. Next week’s Jackpot €6,800.

Bailieborough Mens/ Hen’s Shed: The Hen’s Shed currently meets each Wednesday evening in the Bexcourt Centre from 7:15 till 9pm, and each Thursday morning in the Library from 10 till 12 noon. The group is open to women over the age of 18 living in or around Bailieborough. Contact: Maria at: bailieboroughhensshed@gmail.com or find us on Facebook for further information.

The Men’s Shed currently meets every Tuesday morning form 10am till 12 noon in the Bexcourt Centre. The group is open to men over the age of 18 living in or around Bailieborough, contact Matthew at bailieboroughmensshed@gmail.com or find us on Facebook for further information.

Regretted Death: All in the Community were very deeply saddened to learn of the death of Tom MacIntyre, Lurganboy, Virginia, and formerly of Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, Poet, Playwright and Man of Letters, who passed away peacefully at home, in the loving care of his adored wife and soulmate Céline (née McAdam) on Wednesday, October 30^th. Tom was the dearly loved father of Deirdre, Darragh, Donal, Desmond, Tadhg and their mother Peggy. Tom was predeceased by his brothers Fr. Noel, Ciarán, Raymond and his sister Céline. He will be sadly missed by his family, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, relatives and a large circle of friends. Tom’s Funeral Mass took place on Saturday 2^nd November in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough, followed by cremation in Lakeland Crematorium, Cavan.

Bowls: Bailieborough Community Bowls continue in the Community Centre on Wednesday evenings at 8.00pm. New members—both male and female are most welcome.

Bailieborough Social Day Centre: The next get-together of the Bailieborough Social Day Centre will take place on Wednesday, November 13^th in the Community Centre from 2.30pm to 4.30pm, for more music, chat, etc… New members are always most welcome.

Vincent’s Shop, Bailieborough: We are urgently seeking donations of Gents and Ladies clothing, especially Winter Coats, also paper and plastic bags that we can use in Vincent’s Shop. Thank You for all your kind donations of clothes, toys, bric-a-brac and for generously buying from the shop. All money raised is used for local deserving causes.

Ladies Awards Night: The Bailieborough Shamrocks Senior Ladies ‘Awards Night’ will take place in Nixy’s, The Square Bar on Saturday evening next, , November 16^th, commencing at 7.30pm. Raffle on the night, with music by ‘Luna’. All welcome.

Safe Pass: Safe Pass in Bailieborough Business Centre on Saturday, 23^rd November.

Call, 042- 96 94 716 for bookings.

Free C.P.R. ‘Hands for Life’ Course: A free ‘Hands for Life’ C.P.R. Course is available to all in the Hotel Bailie Ballroom on Saturday next, November 16^th. Bailieborough Shamrocks G.F.C. Are running this course in conjunction with the Irish Heart Foundation, for the benefit of the whole community. Fully trained personnel and completion certs will be provided by the Irish Heart Foundation on the day. You DO NOT have to be a member of the Shamrocks GAA to avail of this training. Please contact Club Secretary, Mark Gilsenan on 087 415 8919 for more details and to book your place. Please note, that this course is open to over 18’s only.

Irish Dancing Classes: Irish Dancing Classes take place every Thursday evening from 6.00 to 8.00pm, in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. For further details, please contact: Tracy at 085 771 2282.

Bailieborough Shamrocks G.F.C.: Bailieborough Shamrocks Annual General Meeting takes place on Friday, 22^nd November 2019 at 8.30pm in the Clubrooms at St. Anne’s Park. Please make every effort to attend as this is the most important meeting of the year for the club.
Please return nominations forms to the Club Secretary by email to secretary.bailieborough.cavan@gaa.ie by next Friday, 15^th November please.

There is also a Mass for Deceased Members of our GAA Club on Saturday the 16th November at 7pm in St. Anne’s Chapel.

Shoebox Appeal for the Homeless: Just a few ideas for the Shoe Box appeal for the Homeless, which when completed, you can drop off in Tesco, Bailieborough.
MEN and WOMEN :PLEASE SPECIFY MALE /FEMALE:
Hats,scarves,gloves,
Shampoo,shower gel,wipes, face cloth, roll on deodorant.
Toothpaste ,toothbrush.
Puzzle book /magazines.
Sweets and treats.
CHILDRENS ..PLEASE SPECIFY BOY / GIRL and AGE:
Hats ,scarves,gloves,pjs
Colouring books, pencils and markers ,puzzle books.
Toiletries..shower gel ,shampoo, wipes, tooth brushes/toothpaste.
Sweets and maybe a small toy.
All will be distributed to Homeless Shelters where the need is greatest.
Tesco, Bailieborough will be a drop off point until the 30th of November.
Thank you in advance.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to sister Mary, brother-in-law Michael, nieces, nephews and extended family, neighbours and friends on the death of John Blake, Maio, Moynalty, Co. Meath,/ Tierworker, Cavan who passed away peacefully, at Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan on Friday, November 8^th. John’s Funeral Mass took place in The Church of the Assumption, Moynalty, on Sunday, November 10^th , with burial afterwards in Moynalty Cemetery.

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 November, December and January : The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church– November 16^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), December 1^st (Sunday, 12.30pm), December 14^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), December 15^th (Sunday, 12.30pm) and Sunday, December 29^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), January 11^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), January 12^th (Sunday, 12.30pm) and January 26^th (Sunday, 12.30pm).

Bailieborough Library: The Craft Group are still going strong with many great memories and hopefully more to come! Not just a craft group, but a place to come, have a cuppa, learn new talents, make new friends and feel very welcome. Everyone is welcome every Friday morning drop in from 10am to 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.

Care Champion’s: Are you affected by the cut backs in Home Help services?

Are you affected by cutbacks in the community?

We are uniting to give a voice to those who are most affected by these harsh decisions, and would love to hear from you.

We are a newly formed advocacy group and wish to hear from you so that together we can advocate for the needs of all who need care in the community.

Contact; Majella, 0894477018 or Mairead, 0872250101 for further information.

Walking Football Programme: Cavan Sports Partnership, as part of their active adult(50+) programme, have organised a Walking Football programme in Shercock, starting on this Thursday, 14^th November from 8pm-9pm in Shercock Hall.The programmes will run for 5 weeks and is being delivered in conjunction with the FAI. Walking football is a slower version of football, that is fun, social and with plenty of exercise in an inclusive environment. Refreshments will be provided after each weeks session.

Bailieborough News. November 21st 2019. Matthew J. Cullen.

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: Bailieborough Cancer Comfort wishes to thank all the performers, sponsors and to each and everyone who came to support us on our Variety Concert…. your support is greatly appreciated. Terrific weekend of Music, Dance, Comedy and Fun at the now Annual Variety Concert. Playing to full houses on both nights, the event gets better and better every year. Well done to everyone who helped in any way, to make the Concert such an outstanding success.

Mass of Consolation: A Mass of Consolation will be celebrated in St. Annes Church on Saturday evening next, November 23^rd at 7.00pm, to remember parishioners who died and were buried in the Parish Cemetery since the 1^st of November 2018. All are welcome to attend.

Christmas Fairs: Bailieborough Creative Hub are organising Christmas Fairs for the next 4 weeks from Sunday next, November 17^th : in Bailieborough Courthouse.
Sunday, 24th November – 12pm to 5pm.
Saturday, 30th November – 2pm to 8pm (Santa arriving in town and Christmas Lights switch on).
Sunday, 7th December – 12pm to 5pm.
Sunday, 14th December – 12pm to 5pm.

Contemporary and handcrafted gifts, arts, crafts, cards, artisan bakes and more. To book a table or for enquiries, please email us at

Bridge: Bridge takes place in the Hotel Bailie on every Tuesday evening and new members are always most welcome.

Bailieborough Group of Parishes: Friday 22^nd November:

FOCUS Youth Group, Trinity Hall 8:30-10pm.

Sunday 24^th November: Bailieborough 10:45am– Morning Prayer, Creche, Sunday Club, Youth Fellowship, followed by tea and coffee.

Knockbride 12noon– Morning Prayer and Sunday Club.

Cootehill 4pm – CONFIRMATION Service.

Sunday 1^st December: Bailieborough 10:45am– Holy Communion, Creche, Sunday Club, Youth Fellowship, followed by tea and coffee.

Knockbride 12noon–Morning Prayer.

Santa’a Coming to Town: Santa will be back in Bailieborough on Saturday, the 30^th of November at 5pm sharp, at the Market Square. After a great turn out last year, Santa has brought more helpers and promises you won’t be waiting as long In the cold. As in previous years, the ‘Tractor Parade of Lights’ will be bringing him to town. The town ‘Christmas Lights’ will also be switched on at this event. Everyone welcome.

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife, Elena, daughters Amelia and Erin, sister Miriam, brothers-in-law Michael, Lilana, Ettore, Gianluca, Maurizia, Marta, Ivano, Simona and Bruno, nephews, nieces and extended family and friends on the death of Tom Whelehan, 45 Twin Oaks, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away, peacefully, in Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan on Friday, November 8^th. Tom’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Monday, November 11^th with burial afterwards in St. Anne’s Cemetery.

Bowls: Bailieborough Community Bowls continue in the Community Centre on Wednesday evenings at 8.00pm. New members—both male and female are most welcome.

Dementia Information Morning: The Bailieborough Hens Shed are delighted to host Tina from Bluebird Care who will facilitate a morning of information and discussion about dementia on this Thursday morning, November 21^st, from 10.00am to 12 noon, in Bailieborough Library. This event is open to everyone in the community, and we look forward to meeting you on the morning. Tea and coffee will be available.

Bailieborough Social Day Centre: The next get-together of the Bailieborough Social Day Centre will take place on Wednesday, November 27^th in the Community Centre from 2.30pm to 4.30pm, for more music, chat, etc… New members are always most welcome.

Family Time at your Library: ‘Family Time at Your Library’ is a nationwide celebration in Libraries in December. We’re inviting families to join us on Saturday, 7^th December for fun events for all ages. Amongst the activities will be, Puppet Shows, Art Workshops, Christmas Storytime and Treats!! All welcome and it is free!! More details coming soon! Watch this space!

Safe Pass: Safe Pass inBailieborough Business Centre on Saturday next, 23^rd November. Call, 042- 96 94 716 for bookings.

Mains Flushing: Water Mains Flushing is scheduled to take place to the water supply in Bailieborough and the surrounding areas until Saurday, November 30^th. Mains Flushing may cause supply discolouration of the water and it is recommended that you allow 2—3 hours after the restoration time of 7.00pm for your supply to fully return. Please take note of the following number and enter it into the search bar, on desktop, laptop or phone should you wish to get an update: CAV00011337.

Shoebox Appeal for the Homeless: Just a few ideas for the Shoe Box appeal for the Homeless, which when completed, you can drop off in Tesco, Bailieborough.
MEN and WOMEN :PLEASE SPECIFY MALE /FEMALE:
Hats,scarves,gloves,
Shampoo,shower gel,wipes, face cloth, roll on deodorant.
Toothpaste ,toothbrush.
Puzzle book /magazines.
Sweets and treats.
CHILDRENS ..PLEASE SPECIFY BOY / GIRL and AGE:
Hats ,scarves,gloves,pjs
Colouring books, pencils and markers ,puzzle books.
Toiletries..shower gel ,shampoo, wipes, tooth brushes/toothpaste.
Sweets and maybe a small toy.
All will be distributed to Homeless Shelters where the need is greatest.
Tesco, Bailieborough will be a drop off point until the 30th of November.
Thank you in advance.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for December and January : The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church– December 1^st (Sunday, 12.30pm), December 14^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), December 15^th (Sunday, 12.30pm) and Sunday, December 29^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), January 11^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), January 12^th (Sunday, 12.30pm) and January 26^th (Sunday, 12.30pm).

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.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held in: The Health Centre, Kells Road on Wednesdays at 8.30pm.

Christmas Craft and Gift Fair, Sunday 1st December, 12-5pm, Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell, free admission.

Bailieborough News. November 28^th 2019. Matthew J. Cullen.

Santa’a Coming to Town: All Roads Lead to Bailieborough Saturday 30th For Switching on of our Towns Christmas Lights!!

Santa will be back in Bailieborough on Saturday evening next, the 30^th of November at the Market Square. After a great turn out last year, Santa has brought more helpers and promises you won’t be waiting as long In the cold. The Lights will be switched on at 4.45pm. As in previous years, the ‘Tractor Parade of Lights’ will be bringing Santa to town and it is hoped that they will pass through the town around 5.00pm. Santa and his elves will be arriving shortly after to visit all the kids. Lots of hard work has gone into the installation of the town Christmas Lights and it would be a lovely gesture if a huge crowd showed up at the turning on of the Lights. Everyone welcome.

Bailieborough Community Alert: A Bailieborough Community Alert meeting will take place on next Monday evening, 2^nd of December, in the Shamrock Suite of the Bailie Hotel at 8pm. The subject of the meeting will be Drug and Crime Awareness. A big attendance hoped for on the night. Please contact Kevin Carolan on 0863759627 for futher details. All welcome.

Christmas Fairs: Bailieborough Creative Hub are organising Christmas Fairs for the next few weeks and in a change from from previous weeks, the Fair will take place on Saturday, 30th November – from 2pm to 8pm (Santa arriving in town and Christmas Lights switch on) in the newly renovated Bailieborough Courthouse.
Sunday, 7th December – 12pm to 5pm.
Sunday, 14th December – 12pm to 5pm.

Contemporary and handcrafted gifts, arts, crafts, cards, artisan bakes and more. To book a table or for enquires, please email us at bailieboroughcreativehub@gmail.com

Bridge: Bridge Results for Tuesday, 5^th November: First ,Joy Jameson and Teresa O’Reilly. Second: Rosaleen Mackey and Elizabeth Murphy. Best Gross: Kathy O Sullivan and Ita Clarke. Third: Helen Clarke and Kathleen McArdle.
Results for Tuesday, 12^th November: First: Anne Brady and Gemma McCabe. Second: Sean Kelleher and Betty McCaffrey. Best Gross : Kathleen McArdle and Teresa O’Reilly. Third: Kathlen Keenan and Pattie Clarke.
Results for Tuesday, 19^th November. The Bee O’ Reilly Cup: Winners – Joy Jameson and Teresa O’Reilly.
Bridge takes place in the Hotel Bailie on every Tuesday evening and new members are always most welcome.

Congratulations and Well Done: Congratulations and Well Done to the Bailieborough Drama Group who have qualified for the All Ireland Drama Festival Finals which are taking taking place in Cork from Friday, December 6^th to Sunday, December 8^th.
The Group are performing ‘The Shape’ on this Friday and Saturday night in the Cornmill Theatre in Carrigallen along with Cornmill who have also qualified. The following Wednesday night December 4^th , just before the Group head to the All Irelands, they will perform in Mullagh Hall where they will be joined by Millrace Drama Group.

Bailieborough Branch: Irish Red Cross: The Christmas Community Dinner Party takes place in the Bailie Hotel on Wednesday, December 4^th at 6.30pm. Anyone interested in attending is asked to contact Julie at 086 896 8928 or Helen at 087 753 1658. Admission is €10 per person.

Bailieborough Group of Parishes:

Sunday 1^st December: Bailieborough 10:45am– Holy Communion, Creche, Sunday Club, Youth Fellowship, followed by tea and coffee.

Knockbride 12noon–Morning Prayer.

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to mother Edith and brothers, Robert and David on the death of Margaret Branyan, “Uphill”, Carnagarve, Baileborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully at Cavan General Hospital on Thursday, November 21^st, 2019. Margaret was predeceased by her late father Wilbert Branyan. Margaret will be sadly missed by her Mother, brothers, sisters-in-law, nieces, grandnephew, relatives and friends. Margaret’s Cremation Service took place at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan on Saturday afternoon, 23^rd November.

Bailieborough Social Day Centre: Annual Christmas Party takes place in the Bailie Hotel on Wednesday, November 27^th at 3.00pm, for all members. Music, song and dance afterwards.

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd.: wish to thank all the performers, sponsors and each and everyone who came to support us and our recent concert. A total of €5,270 was raised. Thank you.

School ‘Open Evening’: East Knockbride N.S. Enrolment for Sept 2020. Open Evening in the School on Thursday evening, 28^th November 2019, between 6pm and 7pm. Parents and children welcome to attend.

Vincent’s Shop, Bailieborough:Why not come in and enjoy our ‘Black Friday Weekend Specials’ on Friday, Saturday and Monday. We have our ‘Pick your own Discount’ event, followed by our ‘Toy Tuesday’ event in time for Christmas. Hope to see you there!!!

We are urgently seeking donations of Gents and Ladies clothing, especially Winter Coats, also paper and plastic bags that we can use in Vincent’s Shop. Thank You for all your kind donations of clothes, toys, bric-a-brac and for generously buying from the shop. All money raised is used for local deserving causes.

Bailieborough Women’s Group: Last meeting for this term on Friday next, November 29^th from 2.00pm to 4.00pm, in the Community Centre. Balance for our trip to ‘Mamma Mia’ due on this date—plus interesting activity.

Industrious Bailieborough:

Copies of Bailieborough Heritage Society book entitled ‘Industrious Bailieborough’ funded by the Peace IV Programme and distributed free, are now depleted. The Society plan to have a further quantity in print by December 7th. These will be on sale from committee members, Bailie Stores and Hall’s newsagents. An ideal stocking filler!!!

Timetable of Events: 11.00am to 12 noon: ‘The Christmas Adventure’, Puppet Show—Lively fun with the wonderful McCormick’s Puppets. Suitable for all ages. Booking essential at 042 9665779.

3.30pm to 5.15pm: Festive Art Workshop with the Artful Badger. Suitable for 5 to 10 year olds. Booking essential at 042 9665779.

4.00pm: Christmas Storytime: Christmas Stories and Colouring. Suitable for 3 to 7 year olds. No booking required–just come along!!

All welcome and it is free!!

Christmas Parade of Lights: The Annual ‘Christmas Parade of Light’ Tractor Run and Family Fun Day is being held on Saturday, 30^th November, at Killinkere Leisure Centre. All children welcome to take part in Peddle toy Kid’s parade at 2pm. Tractor run starting at 4pm, Registration is €20 per tractor from 12 noon. All proceeds are in aid of the Children’s Ward in Cavan General Hospital.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extend to sister Máire, brother-in-law Vincent, sister-in-law Pat, nieces Sorcha and Clíodhna, nephews Cathal, Daire and Shane, grand-nieces Aoibhín, and Aisling, grand-nephews Ferdia and Eoghan, the “Our Lady’s Gang”, relatives and a wide circle of friends on the death of Fionnuala Maher, Park Vale, Dundrum, Dublin, Ballinderry, Mullingar and Bailieborough, Co. Cavan who passed away peacefully, in the devoted care of the doctors and nurses of the Oncology Team at The Beacon Hospital, Dublin on Thursday, November 21^st , 2019. Fionnuala was predeceased by her parents Tom and Mary and older brother Colm. Fionnuala’s Funeral Mass took place on Sunday, November 24^th in Walshestown Church, Walshestown, Mullingar followed by burial in the family plot in the adjoining cemetery.

St. Brigid’s National School, Tunnyduff: Open and Enrolment Evening on Thursday, 5^th December from 5– 7 PM. All current parents and children are invited to attend. New parents who have children to enrol in 2020 are especially welcome.

Bailieborough School of Music

Lotto results for 16-11-2019. Numbers Drawn; 6, 7, 12, 17. No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Sean Keane; Charlene Fisher; Tom A Leddy; Peter McConnell.

Lotto results for 23-11-2019. Numbers Drawn; 2, 10, 25, 28. No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Rosemarie Cooney; Philip and Irene McEntee; Elizabeth Ruxton; Gavin Mackey. Next week’s Jackpot €7,000.

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.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held in: The Health Centre, Kells Road on Wednesdays at 8.30pm.

Christmas Craft and Gift Fair, Sunday 1st December, 12-5pm, Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell, free admission.

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 25th November 2019

League Champions!

A clinical and decisive win for our Under 17s in the league final in challenging conditions in Kingspan Breffni. A solid first 10 minutes, with a few early goals settled the lads down and set the tone for the rest of the half. Woodford came back physically strong, early in the second half but our lads weathered the storm well and with another couple of well taken goals and points ran out convincing winners. Congratulations to all. More silverware for this group most of whom will still be under 17 for the next couple of years.

Congrats to management of Shane, Kathryn and Pat.

Under 11/13;

Under 13s are now finished for the year. If we can secure an indoor venue then the Under 11s will squeeze in another couple of sessions. Players will receive a text.

Under 9;

The Under 9s are flying now they have a full hour to themselves. Great numbers too!UGreat numbers at our new Under 7 training. All seem to be enjoying it. Three more weeks and then the Christmas break.

The week ahead;

Friday; Under 7 6-7pm. Under 9 7-8pm both in the Bailieborough Community School Sports Hall. €3 each and bring your bottle of water.Club contacts;

U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.

U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

Bailieborough News. December 5th 2019. Matthew J. Cullen.

Bailieborough Mid-Summer Festival and Town Events: There was a huge turnout in Bailieborough on Saturday evening last for the switching on of the town’s Christmas Lghts, by well known local business owner Hubert Jennings. Well done to the hardworking Mid-Summer Festival and Town Events committee for putting up the Town lights and for organising such a terrific celebration for the families and children of our town. As always a huge turnout in the Annual Tractor Run in aid of the Children’s Ward in Cavan General Hospital which added huge colour and excitement to the evening, Wishing everyone a Happy Christmas and thanks for all your support !!

Christmas Fairs: Bailieborough Creative Hub are holding their last two Christmas Fairs in the newly renovated Bailieborough Courthouse. The penultimate one will take place on Sunday next, 7th December – 12pm to 5pm. The last Fair will take place on Sunday, 14th December – 12pm to 5pm.

Contemporary and handcrafted gifts, arts, crafts, cards, artisan bakes and more. To book a table or for enquires, please email us at bailieboroughcreativehub@gmail.com

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd—A Christmas Reflection: Prayers and Candle Lighting Ceremony led by Fr. Ultan McGoohan P.P., Rev. Ian Horner and Rev. John O’Donnell will take place on Sunday evening next, December 8^th at 8.30pm at the Old Post Office, Main Street, Bailieborough. Everyone welcome.

Bridge: Bridge Results for Tuesday, 26^th November.: First: Joy Jameson and Teresa O’Reilly. Second: Olive Kellett and Gemma McCabe. Best Gross: Tom Moran and John Mc Gahan. Third: Betty Olwell and Noreen Maguire.

Bridge takes place in the Hotel Bailie on every Tuesday evening and new members are always most welcome.

Best Wishes and Good Luck:Best Wishes and Good Luck are extended to the Bailieborough Drama Group who have qualified for the All Ireland Drama Festival Finals which are taking taking place in St. Mary’s Theatre, Rossmore, Co. Cork from this Friday, December 6^th to Sunday, December 8^th. The Bailieborough Drama Group will be performing ‘The Shape’ by Tara Lovett on Friday evening in the Confined section of the Festival.
Before they go on their trip to West Cork, the group are performing ‘The Shape’, tonight, Wednesday, December 4^th , in Mullagh Hall where they will be joined by Millrace Drama Group.

Lakelands Arch Club—Christmas Party: The local Lakeland Arch Club are holding their Christmas Party in the Hotel Bailie on Sunday afternoon next, December 8^th, from 3.00pm to 5.00pm—with a special visitor expected on the day and an unusual mode of transport bringing him there!! Everyone welcome and for further information, please contact Caroline at 086 2543 336.

Bailieborough Group of Parishes: Sunday 8^th December:

Bailieborough 10:45am, Morning Prayer, Creche, Sunday Club, Youth Fellowship, followed by tea and coffee.

Knockbride 12noon, Holy Communion.

Thursday 12^th December: Sale of Work – 6pm onwards Bailieborough Hall.

Saturday 14^th December: Bailieborough 11:30am -‘A Quiet Christmas’.

Bailieborough Hall 2-4pm – ‘Messy Church’.

Sunday 15^th December: Bailieborough 7pm, Traditional Carols.

Regretted Death:Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Wilma and sons, Darran, Glen and Cliff on the death of Victor Whyte, Anne Street, Baileborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully, at Lisdarn on Tuesday, November 26^th, 2019. Victor will be sadly missed by his wife, sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Victor’s Cremation Service took place at Lakelands Funeral Home, Cavan on Thursday afternoon, 28^th November .

St. Vincent DePaul—Annual Appeal: This appeal takes place on Saturday, December 7^th and Sunday, December 8^th. St. Anne’s Conference offers support and friendship, on a confidential basis, to those in Bailieborough, Knockbride, Shercock and Tierworker, who request help and who are in need. Assistance is given towards the cost of food, heating, education and household related expenses. Our contact number is via Freephone 1800 677 677. As expected, Christmas time puts particular pressure on the Conference’s Finances and hence our appeal at this time. We are thankful for your support and generosity and we wish all our parishioners every blessing for Christmas and the year ahead.

Industrious Bailieborough:

Timetable of Events: 11.00am to 12 noon: ‘The Christmas Adventure’, Puppet Show—Lively fun with the wonderful McCormick’s Puppets. Suitable for all ages. Booking essential at 042 9665779.

3.30pm to 5.15pm: Festive Art Workshop with the Artful Badger. Suitable for 5 to 10 year olds. Booking essential at 042 9665779.

4.00pm: Christmas Storytime: Christmas Stories and Colouring. Suitable for 3 to 7 year olds. No booking required–just come along!!

All welcome and it is free!!

Bailieborough Church of Ireland Annual Sale: The Bailieborough Church of Ireland annual Christmas Sale will take place on Thursday, 12^th December – in the Church Hall from 6.00pm onwards (Please note change of day from previous years). All the usual stalls and more. Everybody welcome. Please come along and bring your friends.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to children, Noreen, Helena, Sandra and Aidan and their mother Christine, sons-in-law Martin, Damien and Ciaran., brothers Jim, Oliver and Declan, grandchildren Noah, Finn, Shea, Holly, Niall and Leah, sisters-in-law Christine Ann and Ann, nephews, nieces and extended family and friends of Noel Tierney, Hillview House, Ardkeen, Cavan and formerly of Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, November 28^th, 2019. Noel’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church on Sunday, December 1^st with burial afterwards in St. Anne’s Cemetery.

Bailieborough School of Music: Lotto results for 30-11-2019. Numbers Drawn; 4, 9, 13, 16. No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Leona McDonnell; Aidan Reilly; James Ryall; Padraig McCabe. Next week’s Jackpot €7,100.

Bailieborough Community School—Parents Association: At a very well attended Annual General Meeting of Bailieborough Community School’s Parents Association on Tuesday week last, the following people were elected: Chairperson—Louise Conefrey, Vice-Chairperson—Marie Kettle, Secretary—Beth McEntee, Assistant Secretary—Noeleen Walsh, Treasurer—Kevin Carolan,Assistant Treasurer—Katriona Keane. We wish them all well. The first meeting of the new committee will be on Tuesday, January 14^th, 2020 in the Community School at 7.00pm.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for December and January : The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church– December 14^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), December 15^th (Sunday, 12.30pm) and Sunday, December 29^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), January 11^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), January 12^th (Sunday, 12.30pm) and January 26^th (Sunday, 12.30pm).

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.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held in: The Health Centre, Kells Road on Wednesdays at 8.30pm.

Bailieborough News. December 19^h 2019. Matthew J. Cullen.

Bailieborough Commumity School: Bailieborough Community School presents ‘Joy to the World Christmas Concert’ on Wednesday, December 18^th in St. Anne’s Church at 7.30pm, featuring Bailieborough Community School Choir with special guests, Eileen Coyle (Soprano), Brendan McCahey and the ‘Hardtimes Chorus’ Choir. Tickets are €10 adults and €5 Child. Proceeds to St. Anne’s, The Model Primary School and Bailieborough Community School. All welcome.

Christmas Masses at St. Annes: Christmas Eve: Tuesday, December 24^th: Chrildren’s Mass at 6.00pm.

Midnight Mass at 12pm.

Christmas Day: Wednesday, December 25^th : Mass at 10.00am.

A Christmas Penitential Service will take place in St. Annes on Monday next , December 23^rd at 7.30pm. Individual Confessions will be heard on Christmas Eve from 12pm to 2.00pm. Individual Confessions are also available each Saturday in St. Annes at 12.30pm, between now and Christmas.

Bridge: Christmas Prizes: First: Una Stafford and Vera Bell. Second: Betty Olwell and Noreen Maguire. Best Gross: Teresa O’Reilly and Joy Jameson.Third: Anne Brady and Mona McCormack.
Bridge resumes on Tuesday, the 7^th January 2020.

Bridge takes place in the Hotel Bailie on every Tuesday evening and new members are always most welcome.

Bailieborough Group of Parishes: Christmas Services:

Saturday 21^st, December: Knockbride 2pm -‘Through The Roof’.

Sunday 22^nd, December: Bailieborough 10:45am, All-Age Service, followed by tea and coffee.

Knockbride 12noon, All-Age Service.

Wednesday 25^th December – Christmas Day:

Bailieborough 10am.

Knockbride 11:30am.

Sunday 29^th December

Bailieborough 10:45am – Morning Prayer.

No other services on the 29^th.

Bailieborough Presbyterian Church Group: Services for the Christmas season are as follows: Sunday, December 22^nd: United Service, Trinity at 10.30am and Corraneary at 12 noon.

Christmas Day, United Service in Corraneary at10.30am.

Sunday Dec 29^th : United Service in Trinity at 11am.

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to husband Ger on the death of his wife Sadie (Sarah) Hannon (née Bell), Kevin Street, Tinahely, Wicklow and formerly of Bailieborough, who passed away peacefully, in the loving and tender care of all the staff at Baltinglass Hospital on Friday, December 6^th.

Loving sister of Lexie, Molly, Jean, and the late Anna, Joe, Billy, Ben, John, Sam and Victor. Deeply regretted by her loving husband, brother, sisters, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, also Caroline, Maureen and Elaine, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Sadie’s Funeral Service took place in Kilcommon Church, Tinahely, on Sunday, December 8^th with burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.

Industrious Bailieborough: The book ‘Industrious Bailieborough is now available for sale, in Kevin Smiths and Halls on Main St. and Smiths Shop at Galbolie. The book costs €10 and would make a terrific Christmas present!

Anyone who wishes to purchase a copy of ‘Industrious Bailieborough’ and have it posted to any location worldwide can pay by cheque or PayPal. Please send a private message with your details to the Bailieborough Heritage Society’s Facebook page and we can get back to you. Approximate postage cost is €4 within Ireland and €6 to the U.K. The book costs €10.

Christmas Walk: Bailieborough Walking Group are hosting a ‘Charity Walk’ on Saturday, 28^th December 2019, commencing at 11.00am at the Bailieborough Developement Association Offices, Shercock Rd, Bailieborough. Walking around the Castle Lake. All proceeds to 2 local charities – Bailieborough Mental Health and Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Fund. Tea/Coffee and mince pies after walk. All welcome.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to sons Séamus (London), Vincent (Galway), Gerrard (Kingscourt), Enda (Cormeen Lower), Martin (Drogheda), Michael (Carrickmaccross), Hubert (Cormeen Lower), daughter Mary (Newcastle), daughters in law, son in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family, neighbours and friends on the death of Mary (Maisie) Carolan (nee Callaghan) and formerly Heery, Cormeen Lower Mullagh, Kells, Co Meath, who passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in the Mater Hospital, Dublin on Friday, December 6^th. Mary was predeceased by her husbands Michael Heery and Michael Carolan, her daughter Madeline and son Brendan. Mary’s Funeral Mass took place in St Mary’s Church, Newcastle on Monday, December 9^th with burial afterwards in Moynalty Cemetery.

Bailieborough School of Music: Lotto results for 14-12-2019. Numbers Drawn; 13, 14, 25, 29. No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Jean Brennan; Rosie McGuigan; Margo Gormley; Terry Smith.

Next Draw will be held on January 4^th, 2020. Jackpot €7,300. Wishing all our patrons, students and families a very Happy Christmas and New Year. Thank you for your continued support.

Christmas Day Swim: This year is the 26^th Christmas Day Swim in Bailieborough Town Lake. Over the years, many groups have benefited from the proceeds collected. We are hoping that some of those who previously took part in the swim will return to celebrate the 26^th along with many new swimmers. Hope to see you all at the Cavan Road side of the Town Lake on Christmas Day at 12.30pm. For further information, please contact Brendan at 0872758890.

Congratulations and Well Done: Congratulations to the Bailieborough Community School’s U14 Boys team who defeated Colàiste Oiriall on Thursday last, in the Ulster semi final (2.19 to 5.03). Well done boys and coaches, Mr. Reilly and Mr. Donohue.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for December and January : The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church– Sunday, December 29^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), January 11^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), January 12^th (Sunday, 12.30pm) and January 26^th (Sunday, 12.30pm).

An evening of Poetry and Music for the Christmas Season:

Presented by the COHAW Chamber Choir Directed by Rev. Florence Taylor with accompanist Cleona Hartley Brennan, with guests the O Sullivans sisters , string Trio and Tony Mc Mahon, Saxophonist in All Saints Parish Church, Cootehill on Saturday, 28th December, 2019 at 7.30 pm.

All donations go towards Drumlin House Training Centre

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.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held in: The Health Centre, Kells Road on Wednesdays at 8.30pm.

Christmas Lights Vehicle Parade in aid of the Vincey McGee Benefit Fund, Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust, Aisling Brady and Specialist Palliative Care- Nobby McMahon Fund: Sunday 22nd December at 5pm in Cavan Town. All types of vehicles Lorries, Cars, Tractors, Vans etc. Welcome. Entry Fee €20 per vehicle. Registration from1pm at the Equestrian Centre. Refreshments and entertainment . Lighting up of Remembrance Tree at 5.30pm at the Courthouse, Cavan (find us on Facebook) ‘Christmas lights vehicle parade’ where more details provided!

Wishing all readers, a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful and Prosperous New Year.

Bailieborough News. January 2nd 2020. Matthew J. Cullen.

Christmas in Bailieborough: Attendances at all the religious services in the area were up on previous years, with many people and their families returning home from Australia, England, the U.S.A., and many other countries for the Festive occasion. The Christmas spirit was in evidence—particularly on Christmas Eve—with the Annual Christmas Carol singing by the Bailieborough Cancer Fund.

Footfall in the local shops was up and in the run up to Christmas, trying to get parking on Main St., was a nightmare at times but shoppers made good use of the car parks in the town and fair play to Francis and Aiden Clarke, who made their car park available for the Festive period.

The Christmas Lights also added a lot of festive cheer and feel to the town and all involved with the project deserve thanks for all their hard work and commitment.

A big ‘well done’ to everyone who took part in the Christmas Day Swim in Bailieborough. It was cold and frosty but also bright and sunny and the conditions didn’t hold the locals back, from the traditional Christmas Day Swim which was being held for the 26^th time, with the proceeds going to the Bailieborough Senior Citizens Day Centre.

The Athletic Club’s Annual St. Stephen’s Day run was well supported with participant’s eager to clear the cobwebs after Christmas Day and the by now Annual Walk on the 28^th of December was very well supported.

Bailieborough Men’s Shed: Recently the Men’s Shed in Bexcourt, Bailieborough had the majority of their power tools stolen in a burglary. Garda Owen Finn, Bailieborough Garda Station, is the liaison Garda with the group and is hosting a Table Quiz in the Bailie Hotel in Bailieborough on Friday, 3rd January 2020 to help raise funds to replace their tools. All proceeds from the night will go directly to the Men’s Shed. Table of 4 is €20.00 (or €5.00 pp) and the starting time is 7pm. Please come along if you are free and support this local cause.

‘Operation Transformation’ 2020—Community Event: Everyone welcome. No registration required—just come along. Open to the entire community—of all ages!! Group meeting every Thursday evening from Thurday, January 9^th to Thursday, February 27^th in St. Annes Park—Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA grounds. Weigh-In from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Weigh-In is also available in Jamesons Pharmacy, Main St—during businness hours. Walk, Jog or Run untill 9.00pm. Donations to Bailieborough Cancer Comfort, which will benefit those in our community who are unable to partake. For further information, please contact: 086 375 1519.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to husband, Joseph (Jodi), adored mother Pauline, cherished children, Ciaran, Stephen and Emma, her loving siblings, Connie (Spain), Sinead (Carlanstown), Deirdre (Kilbeg), Matthew (Kilbeg) and Johnny (Carlanstown), mother and father-in-law, Anna and Tom Monaghan (Corlurgan, Bailieboro), uncles and aunts, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, work colleagues and her many, many friends on the death of Louise Monaghan (nee Clarke), Carlanstown Village, Kells, Meath / Cavan

who passed away peacefully at Cavan General Hospital on Wednesday, December 18^th surrounded by her loving family, following a short illness. Aged just 50 years, Louise was predeceased by her beloved father Pat.

Louise’s Requiem Funeral Mass took place on Saturday, December 21^st in The Church of the Blessed Nativity, Kilbeg followed by interment in Staholmog Cemetery.

Bridge: Bridge resumes on Tuesday, the 7^th January 2020.

Bridge takes place in the Hotel Bailie on every Tuesday evening and new members are always most welcome.

Industrious Bailieborough: The book ‘Industrious Bailieborough is now available for sale, in Kevin Smiths and Halls on Main St. and Smiths Shop at Galbolie. The book costs €10.

Regretted Death: The community were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Sr. Monica Markey, St. Joseph’s Convent, Ballymote, Sligo and formerly of Bailieborough, Co. Cavan who passed away peacefully, in the loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff at the North West Hospice, Sligo on Saturday, December 21^st . Sr. Monica was predeceased by her sister Maureen and brothers Pat, Owen, Jim and John. Sr. Monica will be sadly missed by the St. Joseph’s community, her brother Philip, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Sr. Monica’s Requiem Funeral Mass took place on Tuesday, December 24^th in the Church of The Immaculate Conception, Ballymote, with burial afterwards in Sligo Cemetery.

Bailieborough School of Music:

Next ‘Lotto’ Draw will be held on January 4^th, 2020. Jackpot €7,300. Wishing all our patrons, students and families a very Happy New Year. Thank you for your continued support.

St. Vincent DePaul: The St Vincent De Paul Shop Conference would like to thank you sincerely for your generosity in 2019 and we trust that this generosity will continue in 2020.

We would like to provide you with some guidelines in relation to donations to the shop. Clothing should be washed, clean and of reasonable quality. Toys and bric a brac should also be clean and in good working order. We regret that for Health and Safety reasons, we are unable to take electrical goods, pillows, duvets, buggies and car seats. The cost of disposing of sub-standard goods is significant and recently has been reducing our income. We recommend that items that are not of the quality that we can sell from the shop, should be placed in the bin provided in the St. Annes Church Car Park. Please be assured that your generosity reaches those in our community who most need help. We wish you every blessing in 2020.

Bailieborough Heritage Society: Bailieborough Heritage Society would like to let you know that their Annual General Meeting is on Wednesday, 22^nd January 2020, everyone welcome with more details to follow.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for January 2020: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church– January 11^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), January 12^th (Sunday, 12.30pm) and January 26^th (Sunday, 12.30pm).

Bailieborough Library: The Craft Group meet every Friday morning from 10am to 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.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held in: The Health Centre, Kells Road on Wednesdays at 8.30pm.

Wishing all readers, a Peaceful and Prosperous New Year.

Bailieborough News. January 9^th 2020. Matthew J. Cullen.

‘Operation Transformation’ 2020—Community Event: Everyone welcome. No registration required—just come along. Open to the entire community—of all ages!! Group meeting every Thursday evening from this Thurday, January 9^th to Thursday, February 27^th in St. Annes Park—Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA grounds. Weigh-In from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Weigh-In is also available in Jamesons Pharmacy, Main St—during businness hours. Walk, Jog or Run until 9.00pm.

An Garda Síochána have kindly granted a Permit for the donation bucket for Bailieborough Cancer Comfort. DJ Gareth Mulhall has kindly given his time and music to us. Bailieborough Swimming Pool and Leisure Centre have kindly donated 1 Months membership for Pool and Gym to the person with the most weight loss after the 8 weeks. Just to remind everyone that Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA do not allow dogs on their grounds …… for obvious reasons. For further information, please contact: 086 375 1519.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to children David, Clare, Patrick and Sarah, grandchildren James, Emer, Helen, Tom, Rory, John, Síofra and John- Séamus, daughter-in-law Noreen, sons-in-law Malcolm and Shaun, brothers Barry, Laurence and Sylvester, sisters Susan, Laura and Avril, relatives and friends on the death of Maureen Teresa Meagher (née Singleton), Castletown, Portroe, Tipperary and formerly of Bailieborough, Cavan who passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21^st. Maureen was predeceased by her husband, Séamus Maria Meagher and for many years they had resided at Meadowvale, Leiter, The Vale, Ballieborough. Maureen’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Mary’s Church, Portroe on Tuesday 24^th of December 2019 with burial afterwards in Castletown Cemetery, Portroe.

Bridge: Bridge takes place in the Hotel Bailie on every Tuesday evening and new members are always most welcome.

Bailieborough Tidy Towns: Bailieborough Tidy Towns would like to thank all of you, who bought lines and to those who sponsored prizes for our Christmas Raffle. Your support is very much appreciated.

Results of Raffle; First: Patricia O Connor. Second :Therese Reilly. Third: Janet Donohoe. Fourth: Maureen Sullivan. Fifth: Dylan McCabe. Sixth: Sean Dunne.

Congratulations to all the winners.

Industrious Bailieborough: The book ‘Industrious Bailieborough is now available for sale, in Kevin Smiths and Halls on Main St. and Smiths Shop at Galbolie. The book costs €10.

Bailieborough School of Music: Lotto results for Saturday, 04-01-2020. Numbers Drawn; 5, 7, 12, 22. No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Lisa Clarke; Wincey Soden; Martin Kelly; Patsy Clarke. Next week’s Jackpot €7,400.

Thank you for your continued support.

Bailieborough Heritage Society: Bailieborough Heritage Society’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 22^nd January 2020 at 8.00pm. New members welcome. Followed by ‘A Noggin of Hell-Fire: Parish Missions in the diocese of Kilmore 1850-1900’, a lecture by Fr. Ultan McGoohan P.P.

Refreshments will be served. Venue to be confirmed.

Run, Jog, Walk or Crawl!! Its the start of a New Year. Run, walk, crawl or jog starts back on Monday and Wedensday nights at 8pm from the Community Centre, Bailieboro. All weathers, all abilities catered for. Don’t be afraid. Tea, coffee, water and fruit afterwards. Pass the word and give it a try!!

Photography Exhibition: ‘Welcome to Graceland’ – a documentary photography exhibition by Suella Holland.

Opens: 7pm, Tuesday, 21st January, in Bailieborough Library, Bailieborough.

Guest speaker: Tom French. All welcome.

Bailieborough Indoor Bowls: Bowls resumes tonight, Wednesday, January 8^th at 8.00pm, in the Community Centre. New members most welcome and tuition will be provided—if required.

St Vincent DePaul: Bailieborough Conference: The St Vincent De Paul Shop Conference would like to thank you sincerely for your generosity in 2019 and we trust that this generosity will continue in 2020.

We would like to provide you with some guidelines in relation to donations to the shop. Clothing should be washed clean and of reasonable quality. Toys and bric a brac should also be clean and in good working order. We regret that for Health & Safety reasons we are unable to take electrical goods Pillows, duvets buggies and car seats. The cost of disposing of sub-standard goods is significant and recently has been reducing our income. We recommend that items that are not of the quality that we can sell from the shop should be placed in the bin provided in the St. Annes Church Car Park. Please be assured that your generosity reaches those in our community who most need help. We wish you every blessing in 2020.

Lakelands Taekwondo and Self Defence: New to Bailieborough—Lakelands Taekwondo and Self Defence classes for school children (5 years +) starting on Monday evening next, January 13^th from 6.30pm to 7.30pm in St. Anne’s Community Centre. First Class free. Contact Vincent on 085 127 1979 for further information.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for January and February: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church– January 11^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), January 12^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), January 26^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), February 2^nd (Sunday, 12.30pm), February 15^th (Saturday, 1.30pm) and February 23^rd (Sunday, 12.30pm).

Bailieborough Library: The Craft Group meet every Friday morning from 10am to 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.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held in: The Health Centre, Kells Road on Wednesdays at 8.30pm.

East Cavan Gaels Hurling Review 2019

Another great year both on and off the field for East Cavan Gaels. Our Senior side completed their first full season of competitive hurling and we added an Under 7 team by themselves at the end of the year and the not so small fact that we are now a fully official GAA club, the same as any in any county. We also celebrate ten years of local hurling and look forward to the next ten when all of our dreams will be realised!

Below is a snap of some of our activities in 2019.

Again thank you all for all of your combined help. Roll on 2020!!

Our Seniors had a very good year. We played in the Cavan league, the Monaghan reserve league and the Cavan Championship. We reached the league final in Cavan going down by just a few points to Mullahoran. We played 7 very competitive games in the Monaghan reserve league which had us well prepared for the Cavan Championship. The three games were lost but it does not tell even part of the story. The cumulative defeat total of nine points over the three games shows how far we have come and developed over the years. New faces joining with us kept all the lads on their toes. We are really looking forward to 2020 with the same competitions as well as the new Cu Cuchulainn Cup in the summer also. Well done to all who have pulled on the blue jersey this year. The future is bright.

Under 15/17;

Another fine year of development for these groups. The Under 15s continued to develop well reaching the final of the Tain league. More competitive games in the run up to this final would have had our lads in better shape but all in all they can be happy with their performances this year. The U17s, of which is made up mostly of the same squad of under 15s plus our older lads put in a superb performance in winning Div 2 of the Cavan league. Missing some regulars due to injuries the lads put in a real shift and ran out convincing winners. The older Under 17s will now move into our Senior squad for the first time and we look forward to their continuing development over the coming years. The U15s will have to wait a little bit longer but they are a great bunch who have been together for a considerable period.

Under 15 squad.

Under 17 squad.

Under 17 league winners!

Under 13;

A mixed year for our Under 13s. They performed very well week after week in the Tain league but the results did not reflect the serious effort these lads put in. The league final in Breffni Park was a highlight and while defeated by a strong Latton side they showed lots of what they are made of in a good performance. One of the hardest working groups in the club they continued their hard work throughout the year and we look forward to some of these lads moving up to Under 15 next year while the lads turning 13 will have a new group to bolster them coming up from U11. Well done to all.

Under 13s at league final.

Under 13s in Cootehill.

Under 13s in Breffni 3G.

Under 13s in Carrick.

Under 13s in Kingscourt.

Under 11;

Another good year for these lads. We work hard to get them the games they need. We start off in January in Dundalk blitz and work our way literally around the province and country to continue to give them lots of differing opposition. These lads have responded with some very impressive performances and forming a good unit as some of these lads have been hurling for quite a few years. The league final in Breffni Park under lights was an undoubted highlight but their actual work throughout the year was exemplary. We look forward to seeing them again in 2020 and also look forward to seeing those promoted to the Under 13 side in the coming year.

Under 11s in Derrynoose blitz, Armagh in July. Played very well against top class Ulster opposition.

Under 11s at a Breffni Blitz. Great squad!

Under 11s at the league final.

Under 11s at Dundalk blitz in January.

Big Under 11 squad in Dundalk in February

Under 9;

Another great year with these lads. The year began in Dundalk at the big Ulster blitz and again these lads continued the fine form from the previous year playing very well wherever they went.

Under 9s indoor hurling.

More U9 indoors.

Under 9s at a very cold Carlanstown in March

Under 7;

2020 saw East Cavan Gaels have a specific Under 7 side for the very first time. Up to now Under 7s joined in with the Under 9s and did their best. We had a look and saw that there were even more boys looking to join with us but did not want to start with the bigger boys. We decided to start as per usual with our indoor crew and had our first sessions in Bailieborough in October. The response has been fantastic so far. We are very thankful to all the new players and their parents that have joined with us this year and we look forward to seeing where their journey takes them.

Under 7s indoors, lots of them!

Miscellaneous!!

No fear!! Max and Harry v Wolfe Tones!!

Gary Leddy captains Cavan U15s V Donegal.

First ever County Convention as an “official” club. L-r; Willie, Brendan, Adam and Kathryn.

Croke Park in August!

Under 11s in serious company at Derrynoose blitz in July. We have been invited back for 2020!

New Under 11 jerseys. Bought with your support.

Under 13 final. Thomas Watt Captain.

Jack Barry and Cian McEntee flew the senior inter county flag for us in the NHL and Lory Meagher competitions this year. Hold tight lads, the cavalry is coming in the years ahead!

Please support those who support us. Without them life would be more difficult. Thank you.

Two years in a row! Congrats Tosh!

Bríen holds the fort!

Colin continues his upward trajectory in athletics. How long can we hold on to him?!

We want!!! If you know any good builders+concrete suppliers!!!

Thank you.

Player

Mentor

Coach

Manager

Selector

Parent

Administrator

Supporter

Sponsor

We are indebted to you all and look forward to repaying your faith in us in 2020.

East Cavan Gaels GAA Hurling Club.

Bailieborough News. January 9^th 2020. Matthew J. Cullen.

‘Operation Transformation’ 2020—Community Event: Everyone welcome. No registration required—just come along. Open to the entire community—of all ages!! Group meeting every Thursday evening from this Thurday, January 9^th to Thursday, February 27^th in St. Annes Park—Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA grounds. Weigh-In from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Weigh-In is also available in Jamesons Pharmacy, Main St—during businness hours. Walk, Jog or Run until 9.00pm.

Bridge: Bridge takes place in the Hotel Bailie on every Tuesday evening and new members are always most welcome.

Results of Raffle; First: Patricia O Connor. Second :Therese Reilly. Third: Janet Donohoe. Fourth: Maureen Sullivan. Fifth: Dylan McCabe. Sixth: Sean Dunne.

Congratulations to all the winners.

Industrious Bailieborough: The book ‘Industrious Bailieborough is now available for sale, in Kevin Smiths and Halls on Main St. and Smiths Shop at Galbolie. The book costs €10.

Thank you for your continued support.

Refreshments will be served. Venue to be confirmed.

Photography Exhibition: ‘Welcome to Graceland’ – a documentary photography exhibition by Suella Holland.

Opens: 7pm, Tuesday, 21st January, in Bailieborough Library, Bailieborough.

Guest speaker: Tom French. All welcome.

Bailieborough Indoor Bowls: Bowls resumes tonight, Wednesday, January 8^th at 8.00pm, in the Community Centre. New members most welcome and tuition will be provided—if required.

Bailieborough Library: The Craft Group meet every Friday morning from 10am to 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.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held in: The Health Centre, Kells Road on Wednesdays at 8.30pm.

East Cavan Gaels Hurling Review 2019

Below is a snap of some of our activities in 2019.

Again thank you all for all of your combined help. Roll on 2020!!

Under 15/17;

Under 15 squad.

Under 17 squad.

Under 17 league winners!

Under 13;

Under 13s at league final.

Under 13s in Cootehill.

Under 13s in Breffni 3G.

Under 13s in Carrick.

Under 13s in Kingscourt.

Under 11;

Under 11s in Derrynoose blitz, Armagh in July. Played very well against top class Ulster opposition.

Under 11s at a Breffni Blitz. Great squad!

Under 11s at the league final.

Under 11s at Dundalk blitz in January.

Big Under 11 squad in Dundalk in February

Under 9;

Another great year with these lads. The year began in Dundalk at the big Ulster blitz and again these lads continued the fine form from the previous year playing very well wherever they went.

Under 9s indoor hurling.

More U9 indoors.

Under 9s at a very cold Carlanstown in March

Under 7;

Under 7s indoors, lots of them!

Miscellaneous!!

No fear!! Max and Harry v Wolfe Tones!!

Gary Leddy captains Cavan U15s V Donegal.

First ever County Convention as an “official” club. L-r; Willie, Brendan, Adam and Kathryn.

Croke Park in August!

Under 11s in serious company at Derrynoose blitz in July. We have been invited back for 2020!

New Under 11 jerseys. Bought with your support.

Under 13 final. Thomas Watt Captain.

Jack Barry and Cian McEntee flew the senior inter county flag for us in the NHL and Lory Meagher competitions this year. Hold tight lads, the cavalry is coming in the years ahead!

Please support those who support us. Without them life would be more difficult. Thank you.

Two years in a row! Congrats Tosh!

Bríen holds the fort!

Colin continues his upward trajectory in athletics. How long can we hold on to him?!

We want!!! If you know any good builders+concrete suppliers!!!

Thank you.

Player

Mentor

Coach

Manager

Selector

Parent

Administrator

Supporter

Sponsor

We are indebted to you all and look forward to repaying your faith in us in 2020.

East Cavan Gaels GAA Hurling Club.

Bailieborough News. January 16^th 2020. Matthew J. Cullen.

‘Operation Transformation’ 2020—Community Event: Well done Noreen Clarke and everyone involved in Operation Transformation, Bailieborough. Fantastic turnout for your first evening in the cold and very foggy conditions. 503 people took part in the event

Weigh in completely optional from 6:30pm. We would love to see you any Thursday evenings you are available. You will be more than welcome.

Everyone must sign in each week so we can keep a record of numbers per week. This is for Ireland Lights Up.

Donation buckets for Bailieborough Cancer Comfort will be at the sign in desk and are completely Voluntary.

We have fitness and nutrition experts there in the form of Tony Gregory, Aodhagan Fox and David McCabe. Any queries I’m sure they would be more than happy to help.

And finally, you don’t have to be following the OT Food plan to join the walks. This is about getting out and moving. For some it’s for weight loss, fitness, mental health and even some company on these long January evenings.

Everyone welcome. No registration required—just come along. Open to the entire community—of all ages!! Group meeting every Thursday evening until Thursday, February 27^th in St. Annes Park—Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA grounds. Weigh-In from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Weigh-In is also available in Jamesons Pharmacy, Main St—during businness hours. Walk, Jog or Run until 9.00pm.

An Garda Síochána have kindly granted a Permit for the donation bucket for Bailieborough Cancer Comfort. DJ Gareth Mulhall has kindly given his time and music to us and will be present for the 8 week duration. Bailieborough Swimming Pool and Leisure Centre have kindly donated 1 Months membership for Pool and Gym to the person with the most weight loss after the 8 weeks. Thanks to Jameson’s Pharmacy, for the donation of water bottles and to SuperValu and Tesco for the donations of fruit and water.

Just to remind everyone that Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA do not allow dogs on their grounds …… for obvious reasons. For further information, please contact: 086 375 1519.

ST. ANNE’S NS ENROLMENT: Parents seeking to enrol their child or children in St. Anne’s N.S. for the 2020/2021 school year are requested to return a completed Enrolment Application before, Friday, January 31^st 2020. Enrolment application forms are available from the school office, by phoning 042 9665242 or by emailing: naomhainecc.ias@eircom.net. Closing date for receipt of Enrolment forms is Friday, .

January 31^st 2020.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to son, David, daughter, Helen, and partner Martin, brothers Patsy, John and Matthew, sisters Kay, Josie and Alice, son-in-law Francis, David’s partner Pamela, grandchildren Cori, Oisin and Memphis, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends on the death of Clare Rourke, Fountain View, Baileborough and formerly Headfort Grove, Kells, who passed away peacefully at St. Christopher’s Hospice, Cavan on Wednesday, January 8^th, 2020. Clare was predeceased by her parents, Pauric and Ellen Rourke and her sisters May and Aileen. Clare’s Funeral Mass took place in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan on Saturday, January 11^th followed by cremation.

ST. FELIM’S National School (THE VALE) are currently inviting applications for enrolment for the school year— 2020/2021. Forms are available directly from the school, by phoning 042 9665605 or by emailing: thevalesns@outlook.ie, download from website: wwww.thevalesns.com under the Scoil Documents section. Completed forms to be returned to the school by Friday, 31^st January, 2020.

Bridge: Bridge Results for Tuesday, 7^th January, 2020: First: Maresa Liggan and Marie McNicholas. Second: Sean Kelleher and Betty McCaffrey. Best Gross : Pauline McEvoy and Rosaleen Keegan. Third: Rosaleen Mackey and Elizabeth Murphy.

Bridge takes place in the Hotel Bailie on every Tuesday evening and new members are always most welcome.

Industrious Bailieborough: The book ‘Industrious Bailieborough is still available for sale, in Kevin Smiths and Halls on Main St. and Smiths Shop at Galbolie. The book costs €10.

Bailieborough Heritage Society: Bailieborough Heritage Society’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 22^nd January 2020 at 7.30pm in the BDA, Businness Centre, Shercock Road, Bailieborough. Followed by ‘A Noggin of Hell-Fire: Parish Missions in the diocese of Kilmore 1850-1900’, a lecture by Fr. Ultan McGoohan P.P at 8.30pm. Everyone welcome to both events. Refreshments will be served.

Bailieborough Community School: Parents Association: Meeting on Tuesday, January 21^st at 7.00pm, in the Community School. New faces are most welcome for our first meeting of the year.

Bailieborough Group of Parishes: Services: Sunday 19^th January.

Bailieborough 10:45am, All-Age Service, followed by tea and coffee.

Knockbride 12noon, All-Age Service.

Friday 24^th January: FOCUS Youth Group: Trinity Hall 8:30-10pm.

Sunday 26^th January: Bailieborough 10:45am, Morning Prayer, Creche, Sunday Club, Youth Fellowship, followed by tea and coffee.

Knockbride 12noon, Morning Prayer and Sunday Club.

Photography Exhibition: ‘Welcome to Graceland’ – a documentary photography exhibition by Suella Holland.

Opens: 7pm, Tuesday, 21st January, in Bailieborough Library, Bailieborough.

Guest speaker: Tom French. All welcome.

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.: Senior pre-season training is back and there will be a meeting followed by training on Friday evening next, January 17^th at 7.30 sharp in the Vale Grounds. All existing players and new players are welcome. Feel free to contact 0858256347 for further information.

Bailieborough Indoor Bowls: Bowls have resumed in the Community Centre on Wednesdays at 8.00pm. New members most welcome and tuition will be provided—if required.

Bailieborough Mental Health Association: Bailieborough Mental Health Association want to thank our Secretary Fiona Gilmer and all of those who helped her out in creating the colourful display board on display in Sandi Modes. It contains useful contact numbers to help positive mental well being. It will be displayed in Sandie Mode’s shop window, Main Street, Bailieborough this coming week.

Computer Classes: Commencing on Monday next, 20^th January 2020, in the BDA Centre, Shercock Road, at 7pm. Classes are free to part-time/full-time workers, Farmers, or Self-employed etc. To book a place or find out more, contact Noelette Dolan on 087 9293531 or 049 4353967.

Bailieborough Hen’s Shed: If you would like to come along and enjoy a chat and some good company or just need to take some time for yourself, please join us on Thursday mornings from 10am to 12 noon, in Bailieborough Library. This group is open to all ladies aged 18 and over from Bailieborough and the surrounding areas. Hope to see you there!!

Lakelands Taekwondo and Self Defence: New to Bailieborough—Lakelands Taekwondo and Self Defence classes for school children (5 years +) taking place on Monday evenings from 6.30pm to 7.30pm in St. Anne’s Community Centre. First Class free. Contact Vincent on 085 127 1979 for further information.

Stresscontrol: Face your fears, be more active and boost your wellbeing: Stress affects us all in our daily lives. Do you want to learn ways to recognise the signs of stress and learn helpful tips to manage it more effectively? If you do, then come along to stresscontrol!! The event will commence on Tuesday, February 4^th 2020 in the Courthouse, Lr. Main St, from 7.00pm to 8.30pm. The course will run for 6 weeks—come along when you can! All welcome, free of charge, tea/coffee and biscuits provided. The course runs once a week for six weeks. Come, sit and listen!!

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for January and February: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church– January 26^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), February 2^nd (Sunday, 12.30pm), February 15^th (Saturday, 1.30pm) and February 23^rd (Sunday, 12.30pm).

Bailieborough Library: ‘Welcome to Graceland’ is a series of photographs by Suella Holland showcasing the wonderful world of colour, tribute and humour that is Meath man Patsy Boylan’s everyday life. This exhibition will open at Bailieborough Library at 7pm on Tuesday next, 21^st January 2020. Poet Tom French will officially open the exhibition and read his poem ‘Patsy Presley’. All are welcome to the opening and the exhibition will remain on view until February 13^th during Library opening hours!
Bailieborough Craft Group meet every Friday in the Library. Drop in from 10am until 1pm. Anyone interested in hand crafts, or is willing to learn, is invited to this sociable gathering. Refreshments are served in a warm, welcoming environment.
Bailieborough Hen’s Shed meets at the Library every Thursday at 10am. All ladies are welcome to this get together, just to meet, make friends and share thoughts! There are plenty of plans for 2020!
Bailieborough Library Book Club meets on the LAST Thursday of each month at 6.30pm. Book for discussion on Thursday, January 30^th is ‘Constellations’ by Sinéad Gleeson and copies are available at the Library desk.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held in: The Health Centre, Kells Road on Wednesdays at 8.30pm.

Bailieborough News. January 23rd 2020. Matthew J. Cullen.

‘Operation Transformation’ 2020: Week two done and dusted!! Another fantastic turnout with over 400 people taking part.

Weigh in completely optional from 6:30pm. We would love to see you any Thursday evenings you are available. You will be more than welcome.

Everyone must sign in each week so we can keep a record of numbers per week. This is for Ireland Lights Up.

Donation buckets for Bailieborough Cancer Comfort will be at the sign in desk and are completely Voluntary.

We have fitness and nutrition experts there in the form of Tony Gregory, Aodhagan Fox and David McCabe. Any queries I’m sure they would be more than happy to help.

Just to remind everyone that Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA do not allow dogs on their grounds …… for obvious reasons. For further information, please contact: 086 375 1519.

January 31^st 2020.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to sister, Frances Clarke, carer and grandniece Marie, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and extended family and friends on the death of

Anne Lynch, 2 Columbia Terrace, Kells, Co. Meath, and formerly of Urcher, Bailieborough who passed away peacefully, at St Colmcille’s Nursing Home, Kells on Thursday, January 9^th, 2020. Anne was predeceased by her sister Bridget and brothers Johnny and Patrick. Anne’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Colmcille’s Church, Kells on Saturday, January 11^th with burial afterwards in St. Anne’s Cemetery, Bailieborough.

Bridge: Bridge Results for Tuesday, 14^th January: First: Rosaleen Mackey and Mona McCormack. Second: Anne Brady and Kathleen McArdle. Best Gross: Teresa O’Reilly and Una Stafford.

Bridge takes place in the Hotel Bailie on every Tuesday evening and new members are always most welcome.

Industrious Bailieborough: The book ‘Industrious Bailieborough is still available for sale, in Kevin Smiths and Halls on Main St. and Smiths Shop at Galbolie. The book costs €10.

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to Jimmy and Eugene Fox, daughters in law Rose and Edel, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters in law, nephews, nieces and extended family, neighbours and friends on the death of Annie Fox (nee Tormey), Dunena, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 9^th, 2020. Annie was predeceased by her husband Benny. Annie’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Sunday, January 12^th with burial afterwards in St Brigid’s Cemetery, Knockbride West (Tunnyduff).

Bailieborough Group of Parishes:

Friday 24^th January: FOCUS Youth Group: Trinity Hall 8:30-10pm.

Sunday 26^th January: Bailieborough 10:45am, Morning Prayer, Creche, Sunday Club, Youth Fellowship, followed by tea and coffee.

Knockbride 12noon, Morning Prayer and Sunday Club.

Sunday, February 2^nd: Bailieborough 10:45am, Holy Communion, Creche, Sunday Club, Youth Fellowship, followed by tea and coffee.

Knockbride, 12noon, Morning Prayer.

Photography Exhibition: ‘Welcome to Graceland’ – a documentary photography exhibition by Suella Holland, will remain on view until February 13^th during Library opening hours! All welcome.

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.: The Club’s Annual General Meeting will take place at the Club Rooms, The Vale on Friday, 31^st January at 8pm.
All motions and nominations must be given in writing, to the club secretary, Eric Mc Cullagh, Kilnacross, Bailieborough, contact on 0860485048 before Friday next, the 24^th . All welcome.

Senior pre-season training is back and there will be training on Friday evenings at 7.30 sharp in the Vale Grounds. All existing players and new players are welcome. Feel free to contact 0858256347 for further information.

Bailieborough Mid-Summer Festival and Town Events: Thanks to all the people that came out during the past week and took down the Christmas lights and stored them away for another year. Thanks to Kinnear Construction and McCullagh Construction for the teleporters and all our electricians for all the wiring. Next event up is Ireland’s favorite. St Patricks Day. New ideas and volunteers welcome.

Bailieborough Shamrock’s Ladies: Bailieborough Shamrocks Ladies AGM will be held in the Club Rooms in St. Anne’s Park on Friday night 31^st January at 8 o clock for all age groups, from u8 to senior. Everyone welcome, tea, coffee and bickies will be provided afterwards. Looking forward to seeing you all on the night!!

Poetry Launch: Bailieborough’s local author Fidel Hogan Walsh is launching her own book of poetry. Entitled ‘Living with Love’…… the book will be launched on Saturday 8^th February at 7pm in the Bailieborough Court House. All are Welcome.

Bailieborough School of Music: Lotto results for 11-01-2020. Numbers Drawn; 7, 15, 22, 23. No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Marie Logan; Austin Kiely; Brian and Noeleen Walsh; Sammy Fisher.

Bailieborough Indoor Bowls: Bowls have resumed in the Community Centre on Wednesdays at 8.00pm. New members most welcome and tuition will be provided—if required.

Word Processing and Computer Skills,

Commencing on Monday, 27^th January 2020, in the BDA Centre, at 7pm. Classes are free to part-time/full-time workers, Farmers, or Self-employed etc. To book a place or find out more, contact Noelette Dolan on 087 9293531 or 042 9694 716.

Lakelands Taekwondo and Self Defence: Due to the large numbers that have shown up for training, it has been decided to run three classes in future on Monday evenings. Children born in 2013 and 2014 will train from 6pm to 7pm, children born in 2011 or 2012 will train from 7pm to 8pm and children born in or before 2010 will be training from 8pm to 9pm. The organisers will endeavour to accommodate all children, especially those with siblings as best as they can. Contact Vincent on 085 127 1979 for further information.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for January, February and March: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church– January 26^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), February 2^nd (Sunday, 12.30pm), February 15^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), February 23^rd (Sunday, 12.30pm), March 7^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), March 8^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), March 28^th (Saturday, 1.30pm) and March 29^th (Sunday, 12.30pm).

Bailieborough Library: Bailieborough Craft Group meet every Friday in the Library. Drop in from 10am until 1pm. Anyone interested in hand crafts, or is willing to learn, is invited to this sociable gathering. Refreshments are served in a warm, welcoming environment.
Bailieborough Hen’s Shed meets at the Library every Thursday at 10am. All ladies are welcome to this get together, just to meet, make friends and share thoughts! There are plenty of plans for 2020!
Bailieborough Library Book Club meets on the LAST Thursday of each month at 6.30pm. Book for discussion on Thursday, January 30^th is ‘Constellations’ by Sinéad Gleeson and copies are available at the Library desk.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held in: The Health Centre, Kells Road on Wednesdays at 8.30pm.

‘Operation Transformation’ 2020: Week three gone and another fantastic turnout with over 400 people taking part, despite the cold and foggy conditions.

Also, the generosity of you all is amazing, over €1100 raised so far, for Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd.

We would love to see you any Thursday evenings you are available. You will be more than welcome.

Everyone must sign in each week so we can keep a record of numbers per week. This is for Ireland Lights Up.

Donation buckets for Bailieborough Cancer Comfort will be at the sign in desk and are completely Voluntary.

We have fitness and nutrition experts there in the form of Tony Gregory, Aodhagan Fox and David McCabe. Any queries I’m sure they would be more than happy to help.

Just to remind everyone that Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA do not allow dogs on their grounds …… for obvious reasons. For further information, please contact: 086 375 1519.

Documentary: In June 2019, a film crew from the BBC in Belfast visited Bailieborough and Ballyjamesduff. Since then a half-hour documentary entitled ‘HAME’ was made focusing on both towns. It will be broadcast on BBC 2 NI on Sunday night next, February 2^nd at 10pm.

Stresscontrol: Face your fears, be more active and boost your wellbeing: Stress affects us all in our daily lives. Do you want to learn ways to recognise the signs of stress and learn helpful tips to manage it more effectively? If you do, then come along to stresscontrol!! The event will commence on Tuesday next, February 4^th 2020 in the Courthouse, Lr. Main St, from 7.00pm to 8.30pm. The course will run for 6 weeks—come along when you can! All welcome, free of charge, tea/coffee and biscuits provided. The course runs once a week for six weeks. Come, sit and listen!!

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to mother Bridget, brothers Francie and Ollie, sisters Patricia, Pauline and Anna, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, daughters Siobhan and Sinead, extended family, neighbours and friends on the death of John Mulvey, Drumhilla, Beglieve, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away on Saturday, 11th January 2020, suddenly. John was predeceased by his father, John Joe. John’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Brigid’s Church in Knockbride West on Wednesday, January 15^th with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Bailieborough Community Alert: The next meeting of Bailieborough Community Alert will be held in the Bailie Hotel on Monday, February 24^th at 8.00pm, to discuss important issues. For further information, please contact any committee member. All welcome. Bailieborough Community Alert is alive and well with over 480 members.

Bridge: Bridge Results for Tuesday, 21^st January: First: Pattie Clarke and Rose Brennan. Second: Rosaleen Keegan and Pauline Mc Evoy. Best Gross: Ita Clarke and Kathy O’Sullivan. Third: Vera Bell and Una Stafford.

Bridge takes place in the Hotel Bailie on every Tuesday evening and new members are always most welcome.

Industrious Bailieborough: The book ‘Industrious Bailieborough is still available for sale, in Kevin Smiths and Halls on Main St. and Smiths Shop at Galbolie. The book costs €10.

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to sons, Joseph and John, daughter Anne , husband Eric, brother John, sister-in-law Anne, nieces Anna Maria and Patricia, nephew John and extended family and friends on the death of Mary Teresa Smith (nee Cullivan)–originally from Urcher and Tandragee, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan who passed away peacefully in London, England on Thursday, 9^th January 2020 with her family by her bedside. Mary Teresa’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough, on Friday, January 24^th with burial afterwards in St. Anne’s Cemetery.

Bailieborough Group of Parishes:

Sunday, February 2^nd: Bailieborough 10:45am, Holy Communion, Creche, Sunday Club, Youth Fellowship, followed by tea and coffee.

Knockbride, 12noon, Morning Prayer.

Friday 7^th February: FOCUS Youth Group: Trinity Hall 8:30-10pm.

Sunday 9^th February: Bailieborough 10:45am–Morning Prayer, Creche, Sunday Club, Youth Fellowship,followed by tea and coffee.

Knockbride 12noon–Holy Communion.

Bailieborough Community School: Parent’s Association: Our plan for 2020 is to get funding to upgrade our Sports Complex and refurbish the Blue House. If you are a parent of a pupil and would like to get on board—our next meeting is on Tuesday, February 11^th at 7.00pm, in the Community School.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to daughters, Loretta and Delia, sons-in-law Paul and Jimmy, grandchildren Maura, Katie, Ian, Emmet and Rory on the death of Anna Rogers (née Burke), Carrickleck Road, Kingscourt, Co. Cavan and late of the The Beaver Dam Bar, Bailieborough, who passed away peacefully, at Fairlawns Nursing Home, Baileborough, on Saturday, 11^th January, 2020. Anna will be sadly missed by her sister, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends and all those who had the great pleasure of knowing her. Anna was predeceased by her husband Peter and together they had ran the ‘Beaver Dam’ Pub on Main Street, Bailieborough for many years, after they had returned home from Canada. Anna’s Funeral Mass took place in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kingscourt on Wednesday, January 15^th with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Run, Jog, Walk or Crawl!! Run, walk, crawl or jog is back on Monday and Wedensday nights at 8pm from the Community Centre, Bailieboro. All weathers, all abilities catered for. Don’t be afraid. Tea, coffee, water and fruit afterwards. Pass the word and give it a try!!

Photography Exhibition: ‘Welcome to Graceland’ – a documentary photography exhibition by Suella Holland, will remain on view until February 13^th during Library opening hours! All welcome.

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.: The Club’s Annual General Meeting will take place at the Club Rooms, The Vale on Friday, 31^st January at 8pm. All welcome.

Senior pre-season training is back and there will be training on Tuesday evenings at 7.30 sharp in the Vale Grounds. All existing players and new players are welcome. Feel free to contact 0858256347 for further information.

Bailieborough Shamrock’s Ladies: Bailieborough Shamrocks Ladies AGM will be held in the Club Rooms in St. Anne’s Park on this Friday night 31^st January at 8 o clock for all age groups, from u8 to senior. Everyone welcome, tea, coffee and bickies will be provided afterwards. Looking forward to seeing you all on the night!!

Bailieborough School of Music: Lotto results for 18-01-2020. Numbers Drawn; 9, 11, 15, 16. No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Nathan Gaskin; Seamus Leddy; Wincey Soden; Lisa McIntyre.

Lotto results for 25-01-2020. Numbers Drawn; 12, 14, 26, 30. No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Aaron Cooney; Geraldine Byrne; Jimmy Maher; Pat Gaffney. Next week’s Jackpot €7,700.

Bailieborough Indoor Bowls: Bowls have resumed in the Community Centre on Wednesdays at 8.00pm. New members most welcome and tuition will be provided—if required.

Word Processing and Computer Skills,

Classes are free to part-time/full-time workers, Farmers, or Self-employed etc. To book a place or find out more, contact Noelette Dolan on 087 9293531 or 042 9694 716.

“Ladies’ Night” at the Bailie Hotel, 29^th February at 7pm. A fun night out for ladies of all ages including a fashion show, demonstrations on skincare, make-up, colour analysis and numerous stalls. Raffle on the night with luxury prizes. Complimentary glass of prosecco, finger-food, prize for “best dressed lady” and lots, lots more!!. Featuring “Off the Rack”, “Niall Mc Caul drapery” and more. Free entry to disco afterwards.

All proceeds in aid of developing an Astro-turf pitch for Tunnyduff national school, a much-needed sporting facility. Tickets: €30, available at the Bailie hotel reception desk.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for February and March: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church– February 2^nd (Sunday, 12.30pm), February 15^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), February 23^rd (Sunday, 12.30pm), March 7^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), March 8^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), March 28^th (Saturday, 1.30pm) and March 29^th (Sunday, 12.30pm).

Bailieborough Library: Bailieborough Craft Group meet every Friday in the Library. Drop in from 10am until 1pm. Anyone interested in hand crafts, or is willing to learn, is invited to this sociable gathering. Refreshments are served in a warm, welcoming environment.
Bailieborough Hen’s Shed meets at the Library every Thursday at 10am. All ladies are welcome to this get together, just to meet, make friends and share thoughts! There are plenty of plans for 2020!
Bailieborough Library Book Club meets on the LAST Thursday of each month at 6.30pm. Book for discussion on this Thursday, January 30^th is ‘Constellations’ by Sinéad Gleeson and copies are available at the Library desk.

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 27^th, January 2020.

Welcome to 2020 to all our hurlers and families! What another big year to come!

Under 7;

Training is now up and running indoors on Fridays for these lads. Lots of new starters over the past months and more are very welcome. Registration this coming Friday at training.

Fridays Under 7s.

Under 9;

These lads continue to do great work every week with a major improvement now that they are completely separate from the younger group. Registration this Friday with games to come quick and fast after that.

Fridays Under 9s.

Under 11;

Training resumes in the coming weeks tbc with registration at the same time.

Under 13;

Looking forward to this group getting going as they will be bolstered by a significant group moving up from last years U11 squad. The Tain league will begin in April.

Under 15;

This group will start training fairly soon. Tain U15 Tain league will be the main target this year for a very talented group.

Under 17;

Again a good few lads moving into this grade this year before the big move to Senior in the years ahead.

Senior;

The lads have started the year with some wallball sessions in Kingscourt and will continue until February when they move outside. Monaghan league, Cavan league and Championship as well as new cross county Cuchulainn league in the summer should, finally, give our lads a full meaningful season of hurling. It’s from these competitions that we can develop and grow and hopefully win some silverware.

Cavan;

Congratulations to Jack Barry and Cian McEntee who have been retained onto the Cavan Senior hurling panel for 2020 and they have been joined by Adam Baldwin and Derek Argue which will be of great benefit to both club and county. Well done lads.

The week ahead;

Tuesday; Senior wallball in Kingscourt handball club 8-9pm.

Friday; Under 7 6-7pm. Under 9 7-8pm both in the Bailieborough Community School Sports Hall. €3 each and bring your bottle of water.

Sunday; Cavan v Fermanagh NHL rd 2 Kingspan Breffni 2pm.

Club contacts;

U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.

U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

Bailieborough News. February 6th 2020. Matthew J. Cullen.

‘Operation Transformation’ 2020:

We would love to see you any Thursday evenings you are available. You will be more than welcome. Although numbers were down in week four there were still plenty of people in St. Anne’s Park. Donations to the Bailieborough Cancer Fund also increased.

Everyone must sign in each week so we can keep a record of numbers per week. This is for Ireland Lights Up.

Donation buckets for Bailieborough Cancer Comfort will be at the sign in desk and are completely Voluntary.

We have fitness and nutrition experts there in the form of Tony Gregory, Aodhagan Fox and David McCabe. Any queries I’m sure they would be more than happy to help.

Just to remind everyone that Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA do not allow dogs on their grounds …… for obvious reasons. For further information, please contact: 086 375 1519.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to sons Daniel, Paul, Matt and Ben, wife Jen, grandchildren Cai and Libby, close friends and neighbours on the death of Peter Drysdale, Tonyfoyle, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan who passed away peacefully on Thursday the 23rd of January in Cavan General Hospital. Peter was predeceased by his son, Christopher. No Funeral or service by Peter’s own request. Private cremation and committal.

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort, wish to thank all who supported the ‘Singing Santa’s’ at Christmas time. A total of €3,800 was raised!! Thank you. Thank you also to Geraldine Fay for running a ‘Coffee Morning’ at which a total of €1,085 was raised. Thank you.

Documentary: Due to TV rescheduling the documentary will now be shown on Sunday night next. In June 2019, a film crew from the BBC in Belfast visited Bailieborough and Ballyjamesduff. Since then a half-hour documentary entitled ‘HAME’ was made focusing on both towns. It will be broadcast on BBC 2 NI on Sunday night next, February 9^th at 10pm.

Bridge: Bridge Results for Tuesday, 28^th January,.2020: First: Rosaleen Keegan and Pauline McEvoy. Second: Anne Brady and Mona McCormack. Best Gross : Teresa O’Reilly and Joy Jameson.

Bridge takes place in the Hotel Bailie on every Tuesday evening and new members are always most welcome.

Ordination: We remember in our prayers, one of our seminarians, Thomas Small, who spent a year working in our Parish in 2018, who will be ordained a deacon in St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth on Sunday next, February 9^th. This is the final stage of his preparation prior to ordination to the Priesthood, at a date to be arranged.

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to daughter Mary, wife Lilly, brother Pat, sisters Nan, Margaret and Teresa, son-in-law Jesse, grandchildren Mason and David, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends on the death of John O’Leary, Woodview, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan and formerly Devlin, Co. Westmeath, who passed away peacefully in the loving care of his daughter Mary and son-in-law Jesse on Thursday, January 30^th. John’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church on Sunday, February 2^nd with burial afterwards in St. Anne’s Cemetery.

Bailieborough Group of Parishes: Friday 7^th February: FOCUS Youth Group: Trinity Hall 8:30-10pm.

Sunday 9^th February: Bailieborough 10:45am–Morning Prayer, Creche, Sunday Club, Youth Fellowship,followed by tea and coffee.

Knockbride 12noon–Holy Communion.

Sunday, 16^th February: Bailieborough 10:45am, All-Age Service, followed by tea and coffee.

Knockbride 12noon, All-Age Service.

Photography Exhibition: ‘Welcome to Graceland’ – a documentary photography exhibition by Suella Holland, will remain on view until February 13^th during Library opening hours! All welcome.

Bailieborough Parenting Support Programme 2020: The Bailieborough Parenting Support Programme will take place from Thursday, February 13^th to Thursday, March 19^th (once a week) in Bailieborough Courthouse, Main Street, Bailieborough. For more information or to register your place, please contact Nuala McKenna at 087 752 9948 or email:parentingcavan@gmail.com You must register to attend this programme.

Poetry Launch: Bailieborough’s local author Fidel Hogan Walsh is launching her own book of poetry. Entitled ‘Living with Love’…… the book will be launched on Saturday evening next, 8^th February at 7pm in the Bailieborough Court House. This is the first collection from a new voice in Irish poetry. This book features a lively selection of poems reflecting different sides of love: family, jealousy, sexuality, death and madness. Think of them as a collection of emotions, all used in the name of love.
Having started her writing career by sharing her poetry through social media, Fidel understands that poetry is not meant to be a pursuit for a select few. Instead, she uses her pen to discuss topics and themes not normally discussed by other poets. Her poems are suitable for all, so if you have been put off by the idea of reading poetry in the past, why not see if you find something fun, shocking and relatable somewhere within these pages? All are welcome.

Women’s World Day of Prayer: Our Parish is excited to be hosting the Women’s World Day of Prayer in St. Anne’s on Friday, March 6^th at 8.00pm. This event will be an Ecumenical gathering. A meeting to plan the event will be held in the Parish Centre on Thursday, February 13^th at 7.30pm. Assistance is needed to organise the Liturgy and the refreshments afterwards in the Parish Centre.

Dhuish Group Water Scheme: Dhuish Group Water Scheme are flushing the lines starting from Monday, 10/02/2020 over a two week period. Sorry for any inconvenience caused during this period. Any queries contact 087 6293035.

Bailieborough School of Music: Bailieborough School of Music Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 12^th February at 8pm in the Bailie Hotel. All parents and guardians of all students are invited to attend. Your input into all decisions regarding the future of the school is much appreciated. Refreshments will be provided on the night.

Lotto results for 01-02-2020. Numbers Drawn; 05, 06, 19, 30. No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Paul Coleman; Mervyn Gibson; Seamus Leddy; Adam Fay. Next week’s Jackpot €7,800.

Bailieborough Indoor Bowls: Bowls have resumed in the Community Centre on Wednesdays at 8.00pm. New members most welcome and tuition will be provided—if required.

Spanish Lessons for Adults: Spanish Courses for Beginners every Tuesday from 8pm to 9pm in the BDA Businness Centre, Shercock Road, also High Beginners from 7pm to 8pm. For more information, please contact Lydia on 087 741 4735.

Word Processing and Computer Skills,

Classes are free to part-time/full-time workers, Farmers, or Self-employed etc. To book a place or find out more, contact Noelette Dolan on 087 9293531 or 042 9694 716.

All proceeds in aid of developing an Astro-turf pitch for Tunnyduff national school, a much-needed sporting facility. Tickets: €30, available at the Bailie hotel reception desk.

Bailieborough Shamrocks Ladies: Well done to the Shamrocks U21 Girls in the first round of the U21 League beating near neighbours Kingscourt by 6 -14 to 0- 9 on Sunday last. Well done team and management.

Free Five-Week Course: Basic iPhone, iPad, Tablet and Smartphone Classes available in Bailieborough. Please call Angela on 046 9280790 to book a place.

Baptism Dates in St. Annes for February and March: The following are the available dates for Baptisms in St. Anne’s Church– February 15^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), February 23^rd (Sunday, 12.30pm), March 7^th (Saturday, 1.30pm), March 8^th (Sunday, 12.30pm), March 28^th (Saturday, 1.30pm) and March 29^th (Sunday, 12.30pm).

Bailieborough Library: This February the Bailieborough Library Reading Group will be reading and discussing ‘Oh My God What a Complete Aisling’ by Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen.

All are welcome and copies of the book are available at the desk.

Bailieborough Craft Group meet every Friday in the Library. Drop in from 10am until 1pm. Anyone interested in hand crafts, or is willing to learn, is invited to this sociable gathering. Refreshments are served in a warm, welcoming environment.
Bailieborough Hen’s Shed meets at the Library every Thursday at 10am. All ladies are welcome to this get together, just to meet, make friends and share thoughts! There are plenty of plans for 2020!
Bailieborough Library Book Club meets on the LAST Thursday of each month at 6.30pm.

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 3^rd February 2020

Under 7;

Training is now up and running indoors on Fridays for these lads. Lots of new starters over the past few months and more are very welcome. Most got registered on Friday last, the rest will be done this week. You need to be registered to get your free hurleys!!

Fridays Under 7s.

Under 9;

These lads continue to do great work every week with a major improvement now that they are completely separate from the younger group. Registration finishes this Friday with games to follow.

Fridays Under 9s.

Under 11;

Training resumes Monday week 10th tbc in Killenkere hall with registration at the same time.

Under 13;

Looking forward to this group getting going as they will be bolstered by a significant group moving up from last years U11 squad. The Train league will begin in April.

Under 15;

This group will start training fairly soon. Train U15 Train league will be the main target this year for a very talented group.

Under 17;

Again a good few lads moving into this grade this year before the big move to Senior in the years ahead.

Senior;

Cavan;

Cavan had a good 0-17 to 0-12 win over Fermanagh in the NHL on Sunday last in Kingspan Breffni. Jack Barry started in midfield with Derek, Adam and Cian in the squad. Well done lads.

The week ahead;

Tuesday; Senior wallball in Kingscourt handball club 8-9pm.

Friday; Under 7 6-7pm. Under 9 7-8pm both in the Bailieborough Community School Sports Hall. €3 each and bring your bottle of water.

Club contacts;

U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.

U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

Bailieborough News. February 13^th 2020. Matthew J. Cullen.

‘Operation Transformation’ 2020:

We would love to see you on any of the three Thursday evenings that are left. You will be more than welcome. Nearly 300 people participated in week five and nearly another €300 raised for the Bailieborough Cancer Fund.

Everyone welcome. No registration required—just come along. Open to the entire community—of all ages!! Group meeting until Thursday, February 27^th in St. Annes Park—Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA grounds.

Just to remind everyone that Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA do not allow dogs on their grounds …… for obvious reasons. For further information, please contact: 086 375 1519.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to sons Sean, Seamus, Peadar and Brendan, brothers Eugene and Vincent, sisters Eileen, Peggy and Mary, daughters-in-law Mary, Colette, Geraldine and Brendan’s partner Fabiola, grandchildren Adrian, Ronan, Aisling, Anthony, James, Shane, Peter Stephen and Gavin, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and a wide circle of friends on the death of .Peter Smith, late of Drumbannon, Bailieborough, who passed away peacefully in Cavan General Hospital on Sunday, February 2^nd. Peter was predeceased by his wife Bridie and his infant daughter Rosemary.

Peter’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church on Thursday, February 6^th with burial afterwards in St. Anne’s Cemetery.

Parent and Toddler Group: Bailie Babes Parent and Toddler Group at Bailieborough Library starting Wednesday, February 19^th from 10.30am-12.30pm, and continuing every Wednesday. A playgroup for all parents and carers of babies from birth to the toddler years. All welcome – just drop in on the day. FREE to join

Bridge: Bridge Results for Tuesday, February 4^th : First: Rosaleen Mackey and Elizabeth Murphy. Second: Brendan and Colette Gavin. Best Gross : Sean Kelleher and Betty McCaffrey. Third: Vera Bell and Una Stafford.

Bridge takes place in the Hotel Bailie on every Tuesday evening and new members are always most welcome.

Irish Blood Transfusion Service: The mobile unit of the Irish Blood Transfusion Service will be in attendence at Bailieborough Community School on Wednesday next, February 19^th from 5.00pm to 8.00pm. All current blood doners are requested to attend and new donors are especially welcome.

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Lilly, sons and daughters Kathleen, Peter, Jim, Eileen, Patricia, Mattie, Una, Morris, Caroline and Sabrina, brothers Jimmy and Peter, sister Margaret, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces and extended family and friends on the death of Larry Mc Cabe, Drumacarrow, Bailieborough, who passed away peacefully at Fairlawns Nursing Home, Bailieborough on Saturday, February 1^st. Larry was predeceased by his son Leonard.

Larry’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church on Monday, February 3^rd with burial afterwards in St. Anne’s Cemetery. .

Bailieborough Group of Parishes:

Sunday, 16^th February: Bailieborough 10:45am, All-Age Service, followed by tea and coffee.

Knockbride 12noon, All-Age Service.

Friday, 21^st February: FOCUS Youth Group: Trinity Hall 8:30-10pm.

Sunday, 23^rd February:

Bailieborough 10:45am, Morning Prayer, Creche, Sunday Club, Youth Fellowship, followed by tea and coffee.

Knockbride 12noon, Morning Prayer and Sunday Club.

Bailieborough Social Day Group: The Group will resume today, Wednesday, February 12^th following the Christmas break in the Community Centre, Chapel Road from 2.30pm to 4.30pm for more activities, etc… New members are always most welcome to join the group. All ‘Christmas Day Swim’ cards to be returned on this day, if not already done so.

Lotto results for 08-02-2020. Numbers Drawn; 08, 10, 17, 18. No Jackpot Winner, Lucky Dip (€25) Winners; Jean Brennan; Patsy Clarke; Niall Crosson; Christina O’Reilly. Next week’s Jackpot €7,900.

Bailieborough Indoor Bowls: Bowls have resumed in the Community Centre on Wednesdays at 8.00pm. New members most welcome and tuition will be provided—if required.

Word Processing and Computer Skills,

Classes are free to part-time/full-time workers, Farmers, or Self-employed etc. To book a place or find out more, contact Noelette Dolan on 087 9293531 or 042 9694 716.

All proceeds in aid of developing an Astro-turf pitch for Tunnyduff national school, a much-needed sporting facility. Tickets: €30, available at the Bailie hotel reception desk.

Free Five-Week Course: Basic Iphone, Ipad, Tablet and Smartphone Classes available in Bailieborough. Please call Angela on 046 9280790 to book a place.

Bailieborough Library: This February the Bailieborough Library Reading Group will be reading and discussing ‘Oh My God What a Complete Aisling’ by Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen.

All are welcome and copies of the book are available at the desk.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held in: The Health Centre, Kells Road on Wednesdays at 8.30pm.

Bailieborough News Thursday 26th September

Saturday 5th October.

10am: Venue; Bailieborough Courthouse, Meeting Space.

10am: Venue; Bailieborough Library Arts Space.

2.30pm: Venue; Bailieborough Library Arts Space.

4pm: Writing masterclass for all aspiring writers by Anthony J. Quinn.

7.30pm: Venue; Murtagh’s Lounge, Main St.

8.30pm: Pat Boran, Reading.

9.30 pm: Open Mic hosted by Ann Hanley.

10pm: Music by singer/songwriter, Danny Forde.

Bailieborough News Thursday October 3rd 2019

Saturday 5th October.

10am: Venue; Bailieborough Courthouse, Meeting Space.

10am: Venue; Bailieborough Library Arts Space.

2.30pm: Venue; Bailieborough Library Arts Space.

4pm: Writing masterclass for all aspiring writers by Anthony J. Quinn.

7.30pm: Venue; Murtagh’s Lounge, Main St.

8.30pm: Pat Boran, Reading.

9.30 pm: Open Mic hosted by Ann Hanley.

10pm: Music by singer/songwriter, Danny Forde.

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