Are you interested in growing your own vegetables or fruit but don’t have a garden? Ballybay Community Allotments may be your answer. The allotments are situated at the rear of The Men’s Shed. Raised beds and all tools and equipment, are provided. All you need is an interest in growing your own. The rental fee for 2023 is €50. It’s a fantastic facility to have right in the middle of town. If you are interested in taking an allotment, then please phone Paul on 0877661778 to discuss and view. It’s a first come first serve basis, so don’t leave it too late. There are 16 raised beds and a number are taken already. This project was made possible by funding received from the Department of Rural and Community Development and Monaghan County Council under the CLAR Programme.

Choir practice for member of all three church choirs will take place in St. Patrick’s on Saturday evening next following Vigil Mass. The practice is in preparation for Advent and new members are welcome.

The annual Christmas Tree lights turn on will take place in the Square at 7pm on Friday 2nd December. More details next week but for now stick the date in your diary.

DRAUGHTS are back on the agenda at the Welcome Inn on Lower Main Street. They start back on Monday next 14th November at 8-30pm. Old and new players welcome.

On Tuesday evening last the first of four nights of Social Dancing commenced in Drumhowan Community Centre. It will continue next Tuesday at 8pm. Everyone welcome.

Cuan Mhuire, Ballybay will be the venue for a big Santa fun day and Bazaar on Sunday 11th December. Santa will be arriving at 3pm and there will be free gifts for all the children. There will then be 100s of prizes to be won at the bazaar. Christmas cakes and other Christmas fare will be on sale. Christmas is just around the corner so get this date in your diary.

39 year old Paul ‘Jap’ Finlay put in a man of the match performance last Saturday evening as Ballybay seen of the challenge of former All Ireland champions Crossmaglen Rangers. The last time Ballybay played in Ulster Paul missed the game as he was on his honeymoon. The reward for the victory is a quarter final against the reigning All Ireland champions and to add a wee bit of spice - the current Ballybay manager Jerome Johnston just happens to have 3 sons on that team. Check out the sports pages for a match report from the Athletic Grounds and a preview of this weekends big game.

RTE will be showing the Ballybay v Crossmaglen game on Saturday evening next. The county champions open their Ulster campaign in the Athletic Grounds, Armagh at 7-15pm. The Armagh champions will bring a wealth of provincial experience to the game however if Ballybay can repeat their county final day heroics they are a match for anyone. The game is part of a double header which will see Corduff play Shane O Neill’s beforehand. The club would also like to thank everyone who supported their big breakfast. The morning was a great success with over 350 attending.

The Latton Bawn Historical Group’s annual calendar is now available. They are excellent value at just €5 and are available from McElroy's Shop, Latton. Maura Fox Shantonagh PO. Lynch's, Lisnalong. Hannigans, Cootehill. Maudabawn Creamery. The Corner Shop, Ballybay. Smyth's Newsagents, Ballybay or any Committee member. There are limited number of these calendars, so be sure and get yours early. They will make a lovely Christmas present.

It may be six months away but the date for Confirmation 2023 have been released. The sacrament will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s on Sunday 30th April at 3pm. Monsignor Mc Caughey will be the celebrant.

The winner of this week’s 50/50  draw was Ann Mooney (ticket number 374). Ann wins €440. To enter next week’s draw see the link here: https://member.clubspot.app/club/ballybay/fundraiser/tickets  or go to the club website.

Everyone is welcome to the Faith Mission monthly Gospel Meeting on Friday 4th  November 2022 at 8pm in Rockcorry Presbyterian Church hall, (kindly granted).  The visiting speaker is Maxwell Cherry.   Organised by Brian and Hazel Parker Faith Mission Area Workers Cootehill.

Cllr. Seamus Coyle has been approached by numerous locals regarding car parking on the Castleblayney Road junction end of town and the lack of traffic warden activity. The Latton based official has continuously raised this matter with the Executive of Monaghan County Council.

He recently posed the following question to a council meeting :
“While there is great appreciation in Ballybay for the New Car Park at the Courtyard in addition to the Clones Road Car Park there is great dissatisfaction among shoppers and the business community who are the rate payers to Monaghan County Council that there is no presence in the town of Monaghan County Council Traffic Wardens, particularly on the Castleblayney Road side of town where parking spaces are limited and would appear to have some vehicles parked in spaces for lengthy periods. Will Monaghan County Council immediately appoint additional Traffic Wardens to cover all the Towns in the County as it appears to be an issue across Monaghan?”

The following answer was supplied to Cllr. Coyle:
“The Monaghan Municipal District manages the provision of Traffic Warden services to each of the Towns in the County. The Municipal District of Ballybay Clones will request the Monaghan Municipal District to provide an appropriate Traffic Warden service to the towns of Ballybay and Clones”.

Fr. Kieran Daunfulani, a native of Nigeria has been ministering in Monaghan Town for the past twelve months however from this week he will providing pastoral care in the Parish of Tullycorbet. In addition to the weekend and weekday Mass rota, Fr. Kieran will be taking responsibility for baptisms, weddings and funerals. He can be contacted through the Parish Office at 042 9741032. In other parish news – the full weekday Mass rota at St. Patrick’s (Mondays 7-30pm and Tuesday to Friday 9-30am) resumed this week.

The local Credit Union have been blown away by the brilliant entries received for their annual art competition. The high standard is making life very difficult for the judges. The Credit Union would like to thank all those who entered. The local winners will be announced very soon.

The winner of this week’s 50/50  draw was Mark Mc Ardle (ticket number 180). Mark wins €525. To enter next week’s draw see the link here: https://member.clubspot.app/club/ballybay/fundraiser/tickets

The Three Parishes Macra na Feirme group are hosting a 6 weeks jiving lesson programme , starting tonight at 8pm in Drumhowan Community Centre. Non Macra members €50 for 6 weeks or €10 per lesson while Macra members is €40 for the 6 weeks or €8 per session. Everyone welcome.

The annual Aughnamullen vintage day takes place on Sunday next at Aughnamullen Social Centre from 12noon until 5pm. Threshing displays, vintage displays, jiving competition, dog show, trade stands, dancing to Damian Davis and much more. It will be a great family day out. €10 entry and children free.

The Pearse Brothers Juvenile committee are hosting their first ever Halloween Movie night in the Club House on Friday 28th October at 7pm. The movie is Gnome Alone. More details to follow.

The Latton Bawn Historical Group’s annual calendar is now available. They are excellent value at just €5 and are available from McElroy's Shop, Latton. Maura Fox Shantonagh PO. Lynch's, Lisnalong. Hannigans, Cootehill. Maudabawn Creamery. The Corner Shop, Ballybay. Smyth's Newsagents, Ballybay or any Committee member. There are limited number of these calendars, so be sure and get yours early. They will make a lovely Christmas present.

Ballybay will begin their Ulster campaign on Saturday 5th November when they meet Crossmaglen Rangers at the Athletic Grounds at 7-15pm. Cross claimed their 46th Orchard senior title on Sunday when they beat Granemore 1-19 to 0-10. The game is part of a double header which will see Corduff play Shane O Neill’s beforehand. The town looks brilliant at the moment – keep the flags flying and the bunting high. On Sunday morning next the club will  host a BIG BREAKFAST in the club house. The Mick Duffy Cup the winning U15’s and silverware won by St. Brigids will all be present. Pearse Brothers Abu!

Ballybay Pearse Brothers where crowned County Champions on Sunday with a 1-11 to 1-8 win over holders Scotstown. The local lads led from the start and survived a late onslaught from the boys in Blue. Every man was superb on the day. Dessie Ward who contributed 1-3 from midfield was named man of the match. Paul Finlay picked up his second county title in his 22nd championship year. Eoin McKearney captained the side and was pictured afterwards with his father and grandfather who had also won the title. There were over a hundred messages of congratulations on the Ballybay and its People Facebook page including some from as far away as Edmonton, Canada. The team also had a well deserved blue light parade through the town on Sunday evening. Full match report can be found in the sports pages. This weekend the sides meet again in the League final.

Six local community centres have benefited from funding recently announced by Minister for Rural & Community Development Heather Humphries. This funding will support a wide range of capital works such as upgrades to Kitchens, new Toilets, New Windows & Doors, upgrades to Heating Systems, Stage and Lighting systems, Purchase of equipment, fire safety improvement works, improved disability access and much more. Those who benefitted are: Aughnamullen Sarsfields GFC €24,784, Ballybay Pearse Brothers GAA €22,210, Doohamlet Community Centre €19,799, Drumhowan Community Group €24,173, Latton O'Rahilly GAA Club €23,267 and Tullycorbet Community Development Association €24,906.

Ballybay Central School is doing a collection for Cash for Clobber on Tuesday 8th November. Bags of clean clothes, towels, bed linen, pairs of shoes, etc can be left at the school before the October midterm if wished or on Monday 7th or Tuesday morning 8th November . Your support is much appreciated and all money raised goes towards resources for the children in the school.  Many thanks to all who supported the collection last year.
NO DUVETS OR PILLOWS ACCEPTED

The winner of this week’s special county championship draw was Kenny Farrelly (ticket number 360). Kenny wins  €1000.  To mark the winning of the Mick Duffy Cup a second draw was made and the winner was Jack Treanor, ticket 569. Jack bags €222-22c. To enter next week’s draw see the link here: https://member.clubspot.app/club/ballybay/fundraiser/tickets

Youth Work Ireland  is seeking donations of unused clothing, bed sheets, curtains, hand bags and belts to help raise some vital funds for your local youth service. Anyone who would like to donate can drop the donation of at Ballybay Youth Centre any Friday during October between 3pm and 9pm.

Smyth’s Newsagents will host a Ladies Christmas Wonderland Night in Liam Smyth’s Loft on Friday 4th November. Fashion items, handbags, hats, scarves, gloves and much more will be on display and a small deposit will secure any item. There will be a glass of prosecco on arrival and a free raffle. Proceedings get underway at 7pm.

The winner of this week’s draw was Evan Moore (ticket number 135). Evan wins  €450.  To enter next week’s draw see the link here: https://member.clubspot.app/club/ballybay/fundraiser/tickets

Ballybay Pearse Brothers produced a wonderful second half performance to overturn Clontibret and reach the county final where they will play Scotstown. The home side trailed by two points at the break but inspired by the Mc Guinness brothers they not only overturned the deficit in the second half but went on to easily win by 9 points, 1-18 to 0-12. Dessie Ward scored the only goal of the game. Full match report and pictures in the sports pages.

You're welcome to the Faith Mission monthly Gospel Meeting on Friday 7th October 2022 at 8pm in Rockcorry Presbyterian Church hall.  Visiting speaker Keith Browne.  Organised by Brian and Hazel Parker, Faith Mission Area Workers Cootehill.

A new support group dealing with separation and loss and grief and bereavement will start in Ballybay on 12th October. The group will run fortnightly out of Hall Street Hall in Ballybay from 7pm until 9pm.  Places can be booked through WhatsApp or text or by contacting Damien on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Staff and volunteers from Ballybay Credit Union will be participating in the International Development Foundation CU Challenge 2022 . The challenge for 2022 is to virtually walk 40 million steps through 4 countries in 10 days.

"4 countries | 10 days | 40 million steps ". The walk is the equivalent of walking from Ireland to the Foundations three core countries – The Gambia, Sierra Leone and Ethiopa and  along the way they will raise money for their work in these three African countries. The Challenge will run from the 10th - 19th October, starting on World Mental Health Day and finishing the day before International Credit Union Day. If you see the Credit Union walkers out on the move be sure to give a wave and cheer them on.

On Wednesday 12th October a 6 week Line Dancing session gets underway at 8pm in Tullycorbett Hall. Cost is €30 per person. Everyone welcome.

The Pearse Brothers Juvenile committee are hosting their first ever Halloween Movie night in the Club House on Friday 28th October at 7pm. The movie is Gnome Alone. More details to follow. 

The friends and family of Gerry Lennon would like to wish him a very happy 70th Birthday. Gerry who lives in Loch Mor Avenue celebrated his birthday on Sunday last with a few quiet drinks in Pat O Brien’s. Remember Gerry you’re not 70 but 21 with 49 year experience!!!

The winner of this week’s draw was Geraldine Geoghgean (ticket number 69). Clodagh wins  €370.  To enter next week’s draw see the link here https://member.clubspot.app/club/ballybay/fundraiser/tickets

A number of new activities will be available in Tullycorbet Community Centre. Indoor bowling commenced on Monday at 8pm and will continue every Monday evening. New members and beginners welcome. From Tuesday 4th October a 6 week Yoga programme will commence. Cost is €20 per person. On Wednesday 12th October a 6 week Line Dancing session gets underway at 8pm. Cost is €30 per person.

Our Harvest Services are scheduled for Sunday October 2nd at 12 noon and 7:30pm. We look forward to our choir singing and also to having Rev Jonathan Porter of Dundalk Presbyterian Church, currently Moderator of Monaghan Presbytery, as our guest speaker for the evening service. All are very welcome to come along.

Have you ever thought of becoming a Firefighter? Monaghan Fire & Civil Protection are currently recruiting Retained Firefighters for Ballybay Fire Station. If you think you are the right person, Keep a look out in the local newspaper & also on the Monaghan County Council Website for further details. There will be an open evening at Ballybay Firestation on 4th October from 7pm until 9pm. This will be an ideal opportunity to meet the crew, see the range of equipment and vehicles, discuss the training aspects of the post and ask questions pertaining to the role.

The youth club have revised their timetable and will have various activities on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. For further information contact them on their social media or contact Grainne 0873753274 or Ceara 0873961200.

There will be a drug awareness and prevention information evening open to the community on Monday 10th October at 8pm in the Pearse Brothers Club House. There will be guest speakers on the night as well as members of the Garda.

The Latton Bawn Historical Group is delighted to announce the launch of their publication 'The Free State Babies'. The book commemorates all the babies born in Latton & Bawn in 1922. The launch will take place in the O'Rahilly GFC centre on Friday 14th October at 8.15pm. The book will be launched by Hugh O'Brien, well known historian and more fondly known as Hugh Barney. A number of Hugh's ancestors feature in the book. More details of launch to follow shortly.

The Pearse Brothers had a fine 3-13 to 0-8 victory over Truagh in last Sunday’s quarter final. Full match report is available on the sports pages. Next up is a semi-final against Clontibret which takes place on Sunday in Clones at 2pm.

The Ballybay Town Team are calling on local businesses and their staff to use the new car park at the rear of Liam Smyth’s just off the Main Street. The new car park has a large number of tarmacked parking spaces and disabled parking spaces. By using the new spaces there should be a lot more parking spaces on the Main Street for customers.

Trees on the Land - Applications for trees are now open.

We're delighted to announce that applications for trees are now open for the Winter 2022-2023 planting project.

This update includes a quick summary of the project and tree packs for this winter planting. For more detailed information follow the link at the bottom of the update which will take you to the website and tree pack applications.

Tree Pack Schemes:

Tree packs are available for planting small woodland areas, hedgerows, shelter belts, coppice, parkland, agroforestry, orchards and other tree planting scenarios.

Sponsored Trees: There are sponsored tree schemes for schools, colleges, farms, smallholdings, sports clubs, golf clubs, community groups and councils. You will find information on these schemes on the application pages of the website.

Gardens: Application Fees: Application Fees apply to all tree packs for gardens and are based on €0.60c per tree. Apple trees are more expensive at €18 each. The smallest tree packs start at €6. Delivery charges of €20 per order apply to all garden tree pack applications.

Application Deadline: Applications for trees will close at 6pm on Sunday 16th October 2022. This deadline applies to all landowners and tree planting schemes. Please apply promptly to avoid disappointment - we cannot take any late applications. We will close applications early if schemes become oversubscribed - don't leave your application to the last minute!

Delivery of Trees:

Trees will be delivered to applicants either by courier or by one of our local helpers. You may be asked to fetch your trees from a local collection point.

Deliveries will commence in January 2023 and continue through to early March in order to stagger the work across the winter season. The majority of deliveries will go out during January and February and we will give everyone plenty of notice of their delivery before it is dispatched.

To make an application:

All of the information about the project and details for making an application are on the website at the following link.

https://www.treesontheland.com/plant-trees-2022-2023

Pre-application enquiries are welcome - please email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any queries before making your application. Please don't panic if you do not receive an immediate reply, we deal with each enquiry individually and will get to you as soon as possible.

The free Understanding and Caring for our Waterways course started in Emyvale last weekend (see photos at bottom of email) and has more days available to sign up to;

in South Monaghan; on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th September at Castleblayney Enterprise Centre and afternoon practical at a riverside in Inniskeen and Sunday 9th October at Lough Muckno
in North Monaghan on Saturday 8th October (at Emy Lake and Castle Leslie Wetlands)
All days run from 9.30am - 3.30pm

You can register and indicate the days that suit you by filling out this online Registration Form at https://forms.gle/waVR9LUbuVccYDkT8

Saturday 17th Sept will involve;

• Physical structure & function of Irish lakes & rivers

• Invertebrate & plant life in our rivers, lakes & wetlands

• Using animals & plants to assess water quality

Sunday 18th Sept will involve;

c4127b97-533b-41c4-8686-42c84657a7fb• Fish & other wildlife in our rivers, lakes & wetlands

• Water Quality Assessment - Local Catchments

Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th October (lake days) will involve;

• Pollution - Threats and opportunities

• What can community groups do to improve water quality and the local environment?

• Refresher - Key elements of the Course / Barriers to progress and advice on overcoming these

• Developing Community Based Water Projects

‘Understanding and Caring for our Waterways’ is a practical and hands-on free training programme open to all (18+); from Tidy Town groups and farmers, to anglers and walkers, wildlife groups and teachers, plus many more! To learn more and or to register to participate, contact Monaghan LEADER at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / 087 176 0877 / 042 974 9500

You can read about their findings at last weekend’s training on the project website at http://monaghan.waters-project.com/north-monaghan-sessions/

The winner of this week’s draw was Charlene Tate (ticket number 296). Charlene’s is  €350.  To enter next week’s draw see the link here: https://member.clubspot.app/club/ballybay/fundraiser/tickets

Were you in the class of 1976 to 1982 in St. Louis Secondary School in Monaghan - if so you are invited to the 40th reunion on Saturday 24th September. For further information see the Facebook Page St. Louis Secondary School 1976-82 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Despite the heavy rain on Saturday last seven members of the local outdoor bowling club travelled to Fivemiletown to participate in the Champion of Champions. John Sloan competed in the singles. The pairs were very well represented by Gabriel Traynor and Seamus Winters, who reached the semi -final. The rinks played on despite the terrible weather and were represented by Mark Cusack, Benny Smyth, Matt Mooney and captain Brendan Mc Gahey. There was no silverware to take home but all enjoyed the day and a big thanks to the Clogher Valley Bowling club for the refreshments afterwards.

On Saturday next 10th September we will hold our singles competition in aid of Jimmy Gibson memorial trophy. The draw will take place at 10-30am so please enter your name now. Play begins at 11am.

On Sunday morning last the Pearse Brothers U15 captain Andrew Mullen and the team made a donation of €500 to Anne Brady and Anne Mc Carthy from the Ballybay Cancer Society. The money was raised when the team ran over 100km. The boys play their Championship Semi Final next Saturday 10th September at 12pm in Pearse Park Ballybay. Please come out and support the boys.

Christ Church Aughnamullen will host their annual Harvest Thanksgiving Service on Sunday next 11th September at 3pm. All are welcome.

Congratulations to former Drumhowan player Mark Mc Cabe who won a Western Australian title with his club Greenwood, Perth last Saturday. The sharp shooter had a fine game scoring 5 points for his team which won by a single point.

Congratulations to Drumhowan ladies’ rounders team who won the All Ireland Junior Ladies novice title on Sunday last. In the final the local girls defeated Dunderry from Meath. Well done to all concerned.

Last weekend the Pearse Brothers lost to Clontibret by a single point. The clubs future will now be determined by the outcome of the Scotstown v Clontibret game. Full match report is available in the sports pages.

Ballybay Tidy Towns committee have expressed concern about the location and use of the recycling bins at the Town Park. Lately the bin area is becoming a litter blackspot as when the bins are full people still leave waste which in turn encourages more dumping. Locals have suggested putting up cameras' however cameras were erected in the past and were then vandalised. The Tidy Towns committee have requested a meeting with the environmental section of Monaghan County council to discuss what can be done.

The winner of this week’s draw was Barry Lennon (ticket number 31). Barry’s prize is  €350.  To enter next week’s draw see the link here: https://member.clubspot.app/club/ballybay/fundraiser/tickets  or go to the club website.

Latton GFA are delighted to announce that their 24 Hour Run4Pieta will take place from 9th September at 6pm to Saturday 10th September at 6pm 2022. They have chosen this weekend as 10th September is World Suicide Prevention day . If you would like to book a slot to walk, please contact Christina Weldon on 087-9051969. The link to our Fundraising page is as follows if you would like to donate

https://pieta.enthuse.com/pf/christina-weldon-e18d4

Friday the 19th August was the last day that mail was sorted in Ballybay Post Office. After almost one hundred years of sorting the mail locally, staff have relocated to the Monaghan DSU. The Post Office would like to wish Pauric Smyth, Michael Keenan, Julie Duffy, Eddie McNally & Kevin McKenna all the very best. Patrons can be reassured that all postal services will remain in Ballybay – it is just the sorting department that has moved.

Ballybay Parochial Hall in Church Street (A75 AC99) is available for hire at the excellent price of just €25 per hour. This includes the use of the toilets, kitchen, wifi and parking.

Classes will be resuming on September 7th in Tullycorbet Community Centre from 4 until 7-30pm. Instruments on offer are the tin whistle, piano, piano accordion, fiddle, banjo/mandolin and guitar. Contact 087 2395396 for any new beginners.

Relieve stress and anxiety, improve your overall well-being. It helps balance emotions. Improves flexibility, gently stretch connective tissues, boosts circulation, improves sleep, enhances mental focus and promotes total relaxation. Starting next Monday night September 5th from 7.30 to 8.30 in Ballybay Church Street Hall A75 AC99. Please bring your own mat. €10 per night. No need to book in advance. Pay as you go.

The Irish dancing class under the direction of Gerard McQuaid will resume in Tullycorbet Community Centre on Thursday September 8th at 5.15pm. This is a great opportunity for young people in the area. New dancers welcome.

Line dancing classes will resume in Tullycorbet Hall in October. Further details to follow. 

A grant of up to a maximum of €30,000 is available for the refurbishment of vacant properties for occupation as a principal private residence, including the conversion of a property which has not been used as residential heretofore . This will be subject to upper limits having regard to a reasonable cost assessment by the local authority. The grant is inclusive of VAT cost of the works.

Where the refurbishment costs are expected to exceed the standard grant of up to €30,000, a maximum top-up grant amount of up to €20,000 will be available where the property is confirmed to be derelict, bringing the total grant available for derelict property up to a maximum of €50,000.

For further information please click on the links to PDFs below:

Fund Scheme

Fund Form

Fund FAQs

he winner of this week’s draw was Joe Sullivan (ticket number 101). Joe’s prize is  €400.  To enter next week’s draw see the link here: https://member.clubspot.app/club/ballybay/fundraiser/tickets or go to the club website.

On Tuesday last a four-week programme for adults wanting to improve their technique, skill and stamina in relation to open water swimming commenced in Lough Major.  Trained coaches will facilitate two groups during Tuesday evenings in August.  For more information on various sports course and events check out https://www.monaghansports.ie/

Monaghan Sports partnership have linked with Ballybay Outdoor Bowling Club to offer free taster sessions for women. Bowls is a fantastic low intensity sport open to all ages and abilities. The session will take place on Friday 12th August at 11am on the Bowling Green, Ballybay Town Park. To register for the event contact Monaghan Sports Partnership at 042 9755126.

Good luck to Ballybay U15’s who play Cremartin on Thursday in the league final in Clontibret at 7-30pm. Your support for the lads would be very much appreciated.

The Pearse Brothers new look Bingo continues in the Pearse Centre on Tuesday evenings starting at 8pm. Jackpot is €8400 on 45 calls. If you haven’t been before you can find the venue using Eircode A75 DP04. Alternatively there is a new Bus Service to the Bingo from Latton, Rockcorry and Ballybay. It's free for all Bus Pass holders and to book a seat on the bus you can contact the Bus Driver George Hall 0868278484 Local Link 04751840 or Stephen Duffy 0877687780.

Former Ballybay Pearse Brother Michael Donahue celebrated his 91st Birthday on Friday last, 29th July. His many friends in Ballybay would like to wish him a belated Happy Birthday.

The local priests along with those from neighbouring parishes have issued a new Mass schedule which will come into effect this weekend and run until December. Due to the shortage of priests some churches will only have weekend masses every second Saturday/Sunday. This will impact on Ballintra and Tullycorbett who both will mass every second Sunday as follows: TULLYCORBETT 9-30am on August14 and 28, September 11and 25, October 9 and 23, November 6 and 20 and December 4 and 18. BALLINTRA 11am on August 7 and 21, September 4 and 18, October 2, 16 and 30, November 13 and 27 and December 11. BALLYBAY will continue to have Vigil Mass on Saturdays at 6pm and Sunday’s at 12-15pm.

Ballybay Pearse Brothers open their championship campaign on Sunday next with a game against Scotstown. This group 1 round 1 match will be played in Ballybay at 5pm. Diarmuid Boylan is the referee.

At time of going to print there were still some places available at next week’s Cul Camp which is being held at Pearse Park. The camp is being held each day (25th to 29th July) from 10am until 2pm. To book a place go to https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/

The winner of this week’s draw was Conor Monaghan (ticket number 95). Conor’s prize is  €400.  To enter next week’s draw see the link here: https://member.clubspot.app/club/ballybay/fundraiser/tickets or go to the club website.

Monaghan Integrated Development CLG in conjunction with DSP are running a Job Club for unemployed people over 4 mornings from 10am until 11-30am. The Jobs Club covers Job Searching, C.V. preparation, Cover Letter Writing, Interview Techniques and Mock Interviews. For further information please contact Teresa or Linda on 042 9748090 or 086 8105058 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Cuan Mhuire will hold a car boot sale on bank Holiday Monday 1st August. Entry is just €10 and refreshments will be available. Why not come along and pick up a bargain or enjoy the craic browsing the stalls.

Parishioners are advised to consult the Sunday Parish Newsletter for the dates and times of the weekday masses in the coming weeks as they may vary from week to week. There was no mass today Thursday. There is mass tomorrow Friday at 9-30am.

Ballybay play Latton in the Loughman’s Sport league semi-final on Saturday evening at 7pm in Latton. The winner will play either Scotstown or Clontibret in the final.

The Finnegan family organised a fundraiser in aid of Brendan Finnegan who sadly passed away earlier this year. As a result of the go fund me page and additional donations the family and friends of Brendan raised a staggering €17, 009.73c. This fantastic amount was divided equally between the Ballybay Cancer Society and Cavan/Monaghan Palliative Care group, two charities which are very close to the family. The presentation of the cheques took place last Friday night in Aughnamullen Social Centre. The family would like to sincerely thank everyone who donated to the fundraiser.

The winner of this week’s draw was Eddie Sullivan (ticket number 160). Eddie’s prize is  €460.  To enter next week’s draw see the link here: https://member.clubspot.app/club/ballybay/fundraiser/tickets or go to the club website.

Faith Mission and the Ballybay group of Presbyterian churches have organised a kids soccer club. The club will run from 6-30pm until 8pm from the 11th to 15th July. It is open to all kids aged between 7 and 12. All volunteers are Garda vetted. Each night there will be a short 5 to 10 minute bible talk. Further information is available from This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or https://form.jotform.com/202156718974059 . The club is free of charge.

The BBQ planned in Drumhowan last weekend was postponed as a mark of respect to the Mc Ardle family on the death of Alice. She lived in York Street, Castleblayney and her wake took place at her brother Tommy’s house in Cabragh. Condolences are extended to the Mc Ardle family at this sad time. The BBQ will be rescheduled at a later date.

A vintage tractor run in aid of the Aughnamullen Parish fund will take place on Sunday 10th July. Registration is €20 and will take place at the Sacred Church, Lough Egish from 12noon and the run will commence at 1-30pm. All vehicle must be 25 years  and older to participate.

The Pearse Brothers new look Bingo continues in the Pearse Centre on Tuesday evenings starting at 8pm. Jackpot is €8000. If you haven’t been before you can find the venue using Eircode A75 DP04. Alternatively there is a new Bus Service to the Bingo from Latton, Rockcorry and Ballybay. It's free for all Bus Pass holders and to book a seat on the bus you can contact the Bus Driver George Hall 0868278484 Local Link 04751840 or Stephen Duffy 0877687780.

The annual Camphill Open Day will take place on Sunday 19th June from 2pm until 5pm at Robb Farm, Ballybay. On the day there will be loads of stalls including home produce, bric-a-brac, candles, cake stall and weaving. There will also be a bouncy castle, BBQ and refreshments. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Camphill is also happy to accept donations in advance of the open day.

The winner of this week’s draw was Conor Monaghan (ticket number 97). Conor’s prize is  €565.  To enter next week’s draw see the link here: https://member.clubspot.app/club/ballybay/fundraiser/tickets or go to the club website.

The annual Blessing of the Graves will take place this year in July. Here are the dates for your diary – Ballintra – Sunday 24th July (linked with the 111am mass), Tullycorbet – Sunday 31st July (linked with the 9-30am mass) and Ballybay – Sunday 31st July at 3pm.

The weekday masses in St. Patrick’s (Monday to Friday) have been cancelled until further notice.  For emergency calls phone Castleblayney Parish Office (Monday to Friday 10-2pm ) on 042 9740027. For out of office emergency/sick calls phone 083 0972683.

Catherine Mc Gregor will be hosting a Art and Craft summer camp on the 12th, 13th and 14th July. It will run from 10am until 12noon each day and is aimed at 5 to 12 year olds. Places are limited so for further information contact Catherine at 087 9353182.

Would you like to catch up with your friends for a cuppa and a chat? Christchurch have organised a coffee morning on Tuesday 14th June in Christchurch Hall from 11am until 12-30pm. Everyone welcome.

Ballybay Youth Club are hosting a transition programme entitled ‘Building a Bridge’. The programme is for young people in 6th class making the move to first year in secondary school. It starts on 14th June and runs for eight weeks. Further information/application forms are available from Grainne at  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 087 3753274.

On Tuesday last the new look Bingo returned to Ballybay Pearse Brothers Centre. The jackpot was €8000 and if it doesn’t go there will be €1000 guaranteed on the night. Please also note a new start time of 8pm. If you haven’t been before you can find the venue using Eircode A75 DP04

The winner of this week’s draw was Julieann O’Reilly (ticket number 72). Brenda’s prize is  €420.  To enter next week’s draw see the link here: https://member.clubspot.app/club/ballybay/fundraiser/tickets or go to the club website.

Its just over a week to the Drury Centra sponsored Golf Classic in aid of the Ballybay Pearse Brothers. The event will be held at Clones Golf Club on Saturday 4th June. For more information, Sponsorships & Team forms check out the clubs website https://www.ballybaypearsebrothers.ie/golf2022

Ballybay Tidy Town committee have added a new pollinator hotel at River View Lane. The new construction will attract lots of bees and other insects and help pollinate the nearby plants and flowers. This is another excellent initiative by this hard working group.

Congratulations to Ballybay’s Evan Rutledge who was recently elected captain at Monaghan Rugby Club. Ballybay have always had a good association with Monaghan RFC and Evan has been a playing member for a number of years. We wish him and his team well for next season.