Newsletter 26th of April 2023
Ballinamore Area Community Games Athletics competition
will take place at St. Felim's grounds, Ballinamore next Wednesday evening, 26th April, starting at 6pm. Events for children aged under 8-under 16 and living in the parishes of Aughawillan, Aughnasheelin, Ballinamore, Drumreilly or Fenagh .
ATHLETIC CLUB:
Training is now in full swing on Tues & Thursday from 7 pm with new members enrolled each evening. Special welcome for those born in 2013, 2014, 2015 for the Leitrim Team competition Wednesday May 3rd.
ALONE:
Would you be willing to provide companionship or make calls to Older People for 1 hour once a week? ALONE are in need of volunteers locally. Full training and support provided. Sign up here: https://alone.ie/volunteers/
AUGHNASHEELIN SOCIAL DANCING:
with Rina Bannon continues, Weds 8:30 pm (new time), all welcome.
SOCIAL DANCE:
Fri. 21st April. Music by Eamon Jackson. Music 9.30 to 11.30 refreshments served. All Welcome.
DARKNESS INTO LIGHT 2023
will take place in Ballinamore Community School 6th May 2023. We invite all in surrounding communities to join us to bring hope to those feeling despair and to walk from darkness into light. If you would like to take part you can register at www.darknessintolight.ie
IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY:
is a new folk musical from Enchanted Croi Theatre touring Ireland and coming to Mullingar Arts Centre (May 25th and 26th), Town Hall Cavan (May 28th) and Backstage Theatre, Longford (May 31st). The show tells the story of the lengths the starving tenants on the Strokestown estate in Roscommon went to in order to survive the Great Hunger, and their exodus along what is now known as the National Famine Way. Exploring themes of Irish womanhood, family, community, and rebellion, this production peels back the curtain of antiquity surrounding the Great Hunger and presents the reality of this true story in all of its bare, heartfelt authenticity. More information at www.inthemidstofplenty.com or email inthemidstofplenty@gmail.com. Box office contacts: Mullingar 044 9347777, Cavan 049 4380494, Longford 043 3347888. Ticket prices vary by venue, call for best rates.
THE 'LEITRIM WOMEN THROUGH TIME'
exhibition is currently residing at Ballinamore Library. The exhibition tells the stories of everyday Leitrim women from the past. The exhibition was formed as a result of the first phase of a collaborative heritage project created by the North Leitrim Women's Centre and Scéal Heritage Consultancy.
LEITRIM COUNTY COUNCIL
is inviting applications from community groups and schools for CLÁR Funding 2023. Application forms are available on our website at leitrimcoco.ie or by emailing clarfunding@leitrimcoco.ie. The closing date for applications is the 28th April 2023. Further information is available by calling 071 96 20005 Ext 527/526.
GARDENING CLASSES IN OLD VOLCATIONAL SCHOOL:
Continue every Wednesday & Thursday 10am to 1pm. No need to reserve a spot call up to Seamus on Wednesday morning for more information.
TALK ON THE MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY
book launch by John Lacken on Thursday 27th April,in the Bush Hotel, Carrick on Shannon at 7pm. This will be a great chance to hear traditional catholic teaching on marriage and the family and have some chats afterwards. All welcome. More info on 085-1208779.
STEP INSIDE THE MOHILL ENTERPRISE CENTRE:
Discover the opportunities that are on offer at Mohill Enterprise Centre Open Day on Friday 28th April 10am -5.30pm. Everyone is welcome to drop in throughout the day to see the wonderful IT facilities and hear about the courses on offer, and the hot-desking and remote working facilities in this thriving Community Hub. The event is taking place in support of the Government’s national campaign promoting Remote Work and showcasing all these hubs as great places for investment, enterprise and remote working.
GAMBLING THERAPY AND SUPPORT SERVICE:
offers free and confidential support and community education to those with a gambling problem or those effected by a gambling problem. Located in Boyle Family Resource Centre. Covering Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon. Contact gamblingsupport@boylefrc.ie or 086 0597441.
ISLAND THEATRE:
Last Prime Minister of Ireland 6th May.
DAY-CENTRE TEMPLEPORT RESOURCE CENTRE is open on Wednesdays with usual transport provided. New people welcome from surrounding areas. Contact Kathleen 087 792 1683 or Anne 087 285 7471
SEAN O’HESLINS:
Club Draw, Tickets for available online, or in Murphy’s, Priors Bar, from Phillip Farley, and Alan Banks in Fresh today. All proceeds go to running the club and your support is greatly appreciated.
CÚL CAMPS: We hope to have more information on Cul Camps in the coming weeks, an we are aiming to host the
NURSERY & U7 starts Sat. 11am on the back pitch in the Pairc. All welcome. For more contact Jenny 087 295 8837
GAELIC4GIRLS: Continues on Monday nights at 6 pm in the Pairc, for more information call Jenny on 087 295 8837
U11 TRAINING boys Thurs. 6pm - 7pm. Boys born on or after 1/1/2012 are welcome. Jenny McTague 087 295 8837
U13 TRAINING: boys is on Tues. 7pm - 8pm. In Ballinamore and on Thursdays in Kiltubrid at 7pm till 8pm. Please contact Michael McTague 086 390 6791 if you would like to join.
BALLINAMORE & DRUMREILLY LOWER PARISH NEWSLETTER
, 28th St Peter Chanel, & St Louis Marie de Montfort, 29th April St Catherine of Siena Patron of Europe
Office Phone: 071 9644039
Hours: Mon, Wed & Fri 9:30am – 2:30pm,
Tues & Thurs 1 pm to 3 pm
Email: ballinamore@kilmorediocese.ie
Website: ballinamoreparish.com
Fr. Seán Mawn P.P. (Home) 071 96 81992 Mobile 087 686 9040
Fr. Johnnie Cusack C.C. Mobile 087 240 8409
Fr. John Mc Mahon 049-4339610 Mob. 086-2126582 (Carrigallen)
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Confirmation: Saturday 13th May Ballinamore at 3 pm Rededication of Altar Ballinamore Church 21st May at 1 pm
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Aughawillan Sun. 30th April 9:45 am Aughnasheelin Sun. 7th May 12 pm and Ballinamore Sat. 27th May 12pm.
DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATION: of Fr Johnny’s ordination to the Priesthood, Friday 7th July with concelebrated Mass at 8 pm in Aughnasheelin Church and afterwards in Aughnasheelin Community Hall.
DATES FOR CEMETERY SUNDAY 2023
Corraleehan: Sunday 30th July Mass at 12 noon
Aughnasheelin: Sunday 6th August Mass at 12 noon
Aughawillan: Sunday 13th August Mass at 9:45 am
Oughteragh: Sunday 20th August mass at 1 pm
ROSARY RALLY- KNOCK: Sat. 3rd June, with Archbishop Eamon Martin and Rosary Talk by Bishop Oliver Doeme, Nigeria, at 1pm in Basilica. Please book with Donoghues Coaches 087 265 4787, or Monica Tuite 087 828 1727
2023 KILMORE DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES: takes place from 2nd – 7th June this year. The Pilgrimage will be led by Most Rev Martin Hayes Bishop of Kilmore. With Director Fr Thomas Mannion, and Assistant Director Fr Thomas Small, Pilgrim bookings with Cavan Travel, Cavan 049 4361 222 or info@cavan travel.com while Assisted Pilgrims should contact Fr Thomas Mannion 087 9170879. Parochial House, Ballinaglera, Co Leitrim. Places are limited this year as we emerge from Covid, early booking is essential. Flying from Ireland West Airport, Knock.
Ballinamore Tourism
Hi everyone. Re my email last week about the meeting on Wednesday. We have to postpone th meeting as most people can not attend. We will have to have an AGM very soon, if anyone know of anyone who would be interested in joining the committee can you let them know and we will arrange a meeting soon. There is one topic that needs to be addressed now. There is funding available for works at Garadice. This was signed for about a year and half ago. Terry had originally signed for it. The funding is for improvements at Garadice Visitor Amenities of €20,000 the Tourism has to put €1062.50. Can everyone reply if they think we should go ahead with the funding? We need a decision by end of week. Bryan Fennel the Rural Recreation Officer from Leitrim Development Company is overseeing the project.
THE 'LEITRIM WOMEN THROUGH TIME'
exhibition is currently residing at Ballinamore Library. The exhibition tells the stories of everyday Leitrim women from the past. The exhibition was formed as a result of the first phase of a collaborative heritage project created by the North Leitrim Women's Centre and Scéal Heritage Consultancy.
