Newsletter 15th of March 2023
9 to 5 THE MUSICAL:
Presented by Ballinamore Musical Society in the Island Theatre, 24th, 25th, 26th, 29th, 31st March & 1st April at 8pm, doors open 7:30 pm. Tickets at the Tourism Office 0719644513 or www.islandtheatre.ie
Community Information Day Thurs 23rd March
At The Bee Park Community Centre, Manorhamilton from 11 to 2. This is a FREE Community Event and a wonderful opportunity for the public to come and learn about the resources and supports available in Leitrim. The event will provide you with a chance to meet and talk to representatives from Leitrim County Council and An Garda Siochana, along with a vast selection of local health, educational, social and support organisations too.
Free blood pressure and blood glucose health screening will be available and live talks will be delivered by An Garda Síochána, Muintir Na Tíre, Animal Welfare and the HSE. Light refreshments will be served, and everyone will receive a goodie bag worth over €30!
Event organised by An Garda Siochana, LCC, LDCo, Munitir na Tíre & Leitrim PPN.
Templeport Whist Drive Results March 23
1st Lady Joan O’Reilly
2nd Irene Kelly
3rd Teresa Murphy
½ time Ann Gorby
hatcher Shirley Pratt
1st Gent Brian Pratt
2nd Michael Mahon
3rd Brian McGlade
½ time Jim Young
hatcher Pat Stringer
Raffle
Monica Sharpley
Brian Pratt
Tommy Murphy
Melissa Brady
Sean Creamer
Ballinamore Comhaltas Youth Session - The Island Theatre (Crannog room) with special guest and All-Ireland champion Padraig Collins.
Sunday 19th March 6.00-8.00. All welcome. For more information call 087-762-0523.
Leitrim Fleadh 2023 is hosted by Glenfarne CCÉ. It will take place in Manorhamilton (St.Clares P.P.S) & Glenfarne (The Ballroom of Romance), April 29th & 30th.
The closing date for entries is April 6th. For more information email lorrainesweeney2000@gmail.com.
BALLINAMORE ATHLETIC CLUB: training continues at the Sports Hall and St Felim's on Tues & Thurs at 7 p.m.
BALLINAMORE B’MORE HENS SHED: meet in the Island Theatre every Monday at 11:30am, all welcome.
ISLAND THEATRE:
Pat & Faye Shortt 15th April, and ‘Last Prime Minister of Ireland’ 6th May.
BALLINAMORE & DRUMREILLY LOWER PARISH NEWSLETTER
Office Phone: 071 9644039
Hours: Mon, Wed, & Fri 9:30am – 2:30pm,
Tues & Thurs 1pm – 3 pm
CONNFESSIONS AVAILABLE: Saturdays after the 11am Mass in Ballinamore Church, and on request at any time.
BALLINAMORE PRAYER GROUP 8 pm on Tuesday nights. Come along and invite your friends.
KNOCK SHRINE LENTEN REFLECTIONS: Uplift Your Spirit and Nourish Your Soul with weekly talks - 7th, 14th& 21st March in St. John’s Welcome Centre & online from 8.15pm – 9.15pm. For details: https://www.knockshrine.ie
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Calling ALL ADORERS of the Blessed Sacrament. National Eucharistic Adoration Pilgrimage to Knock on Sun 23rd April. Full details on Posters at back of the Church or www.eucharisticadoration.ie
DONATIONS TO NEW STAINED GLASS WINDOWS IN ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH BALLINAMORE: Please check the copy of the plaque on display in the church porch for your details. If there are corrections required please contact Fr. Seán ASAP. If you wish to make a donation contact Fr. Seán, as the Plaque will be finalised very soon.
TRÓCAIRE: this year we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the foundation of Trócaire. Trócaire means mercy. We show mercy when we show kindness, compassion and forgiveness. For 50 years Trócaire has worked to support the world’s most at risk communities, no matter who or where they are. Please collect your Trócaire Box, help save lives, and support communities to rebuild their lives in a sustainable way.
CATHEDRAL OF ST PATRICK & ST FELIM, Cavan has undergone major restoration recently. Despite the completion of the cathedral renovation, there is still a financial cost to be paid. The fundraising campaign is now at crucial stage and Bishop Hayes has asked all the faithful in the Diocese to consider making a contribution. This weekend, March 11th and 12th, information packs are available at the back of church after Mass. I ask you take one and consider making a donation.
AUGHNASHEELIN YELLOW RIVER PLAYERS: a production of 'Cupid Wore Skirts' by Sam Cree, in Aughnasheelin the 18th, 19th, 25th, & 26th March, curtain up at 8.30pm, and tickets on the door. Welcome back to Aughnasheelin and we promise you a night full of laughter and a little bit of love too!
AUGHNASHEELIN SOCIAL DANCING: with Rina Bannon, Weds 8 pm, all welcome.
ST MARY'S NATIONAL SCHOOL 50 YEAR REUNION: thanks to those who have forwarded photographs, we are looking for photos from the year the school opened in 1973 until 1995. We would be grateful to parents, grandparents or friends who have Class photos, Sporting pictures, Communion, Confirmation photos or any memorabilia linked to the school which you think would be of interest for the book. We are also keen to hear recollections from past students on their time at St Mary’s NS, and we would love to talk to those who remember their first day in the new school. Please share your memories for future generations, let us know if you are interested in doing this and one of us will meet with you to listen to your memories before putting pen to paper for the book. Items can be left into the school or emailed aughnasheelin50years@gmail.com.
BADMINTON: is back Tuesdays at 9 pm. Ballinamore Sports Complex. All standards welcome. €3 per person.
CAREER IN CHILDCARE: This Childcare Programme is managed by Leitrim Development Company and will help long-term unemployed to get training and work experience in childcare. Partly with QQI training in childcare, and partly with work experience. This is a P/T position. Applicants must be in receipt of a social welfare payment. For more information contact: Leitrim Dev. Company Tel: 086 391 4399 or 071 9641770 Email: schemes@ldco.ie
CAVAN INSTITUTE is hosting an Open Day on Thurs 23rd March from 9.30 am to 3.00 pm. This is an opportunity for prospective students/parents to visit the college and discuss the opportunities available upon completion of a PLC course - so, if you are interested in accessing progression routes for Higher Education, up-skilling, obtaining employment or taking a gap year, why not come along and see what Cavan Institute can offer? Everyone welcome!
LINE DANCING IN CORLOUGH COMMUNITY CENTRE on Tues 7th, Tues 14th, & Tues 28th in March. Adults €7 & Students €4. All students under 18 to be accompanied by an adult.
DAY-CENTRE TEMPLEPORT RESOURCE CENTRE is open again on Wed 22nd with usual transport provided. New people welcome from Ballinamore surrounding areas. Contact Kathleen 087 792 1683 or Anne 087 285 7471
SEAN O’HESLINS: Club Draw, Tickets for March draw can be bought online, or in Murphy’s, Priors, from Phillip Farley, and Alan Banks in Fresh today. All proceeds go to running the club and your support is greatly appreciated. GAELIC4GIRLS Sean O’Heslins are hosting a fun 10-week programme designed to encourage girls to start playing, or return to playing, develop existing player's skills, and promote the social benefits of playing football. Open to girls born 2015-2011. From Monday 6th March 6-7pm. Contact Michelle 087 2977687 or Jenny on 087 2958837
U11 BOYS TRAINING: is Thurs. 6pm to 7pm. For Boys born on or after 1/1/2012. Contact Jenny 087 2958837
OLD SIGNS: from ‘round the pitch, which were replaced, need picking up or disposal, call Seán on 087 6821566.
Mohill Bridge Results
1st Mary & Hugh
2nd Mary Flynn & Mary Scallan
3rd Marie Walpole & Michael Mahon
Spring Craft & Gift Fair, Sunday 2nd April, 12-5pm, Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell, H14 FE03, Free Admission. For more information visit www.downlandcrafts.ie or ring 0494364877
