Newsletter Notice

A reminder that the 4^th National Grandparents Pilgrimage will take place at The Shrine of Our Lady of Knock, on Sunday, September 12^th 2010.   Further information and to download a copy of our newsletter please visit our website www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.com or ask your grandchildren to help you.  Catholic Grandparents Association, The Fairgreen, Westport, Co. Mayo. Tel 098 24877.

BALLINAMORE SPORTS ON MONDAY
Ballinamore’s Annual Bank Holiday Open Sports takes place at St Felim’s on Monday (7th) with entries taken from 2.00.p.m. There are events for all ages from Under 7 up to Senior. Should the weather, unlike recent years, be inclement entries will be taken in the Sports Hall and the programme will be run off as quickly and efficiently as possible. Otherwise arrangements will be as in recent years.

 BALLINAMORE TELEPHONE DIRECTORY 2010
 This has been sold out for some time and if sufficient demand becomes evident additional copies will be printed. A small number of additions/corrections will be made available shortly.

Scoil Naisiunta Bhrid Naofa Parent’s Association

Are running a 6 week Speech & Drama Workshop in conjunction with Frank Cadam.  Classes have now been running for 3 weeks.  A show date is set for Thursday 17th June.

Church of Ireland
The Church of Ireland, Church Street, Ballinamore, Sunday service is at 12.15pm every Sunday except on the 4^th Sunday which is held in Drumreilly Church, Drumreilly.

Sean O’Heslins -  Seálta ná Seachtaine
Cycling to Roscommon – Three weeks to go

Only two weeks to go now, so we urge all our participants to work hard on the sponsorship and keep up the cycling practice. A Parish cycle is arranged for this Sunday evening starting at the Community Centre at 5pm. Also there will be a town cycle on Wednesday starting at the Clubhouse at 7.00.

Cluichí don Deireadh Seachtaine

Senior Shield on Sunday in Manorhamilton at 3.00. Division 3 game against Annaduff on Monday in Annaduff at 2.00

Lotto

Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite.  Pota Óir  €2,900. Buaiteoir  €40 for those present on last Monday night: Philip Farrelly. €20 an duine ó Terry Shortt: Josie Cryan, Kiltymooden agus Martina Farry, Lahard. €40 an duine, Lucy Dolan, Callowhill, Lorna Spellman, Drumshanbo, Mary Owens, Aughavas, Garret Moran, Stradermot, Martina Farry, Lahard. Uimhreacha: 56137204

The Annual Music, Dance and Arts Summer School returns to Ballinamore from the 12th to the 16th of July.  There will be something to suit all Girls and Boys 5 to 12 years with instruction in a variety of dance style including hip hop, jazz, musical theatre etc. coupled with Musical tuition on a variety of instruments in a fun learning environment.  Limited no. of places available so to avoid disappointment call or text early to book with Orla on 087-6245316 or Lorraine 086-8631785

Ballinamore Women’s Group – A women’s weekend away is been organised form 27 Aug to 30 Aug in Hotel Kilkenny. Cost 275euro p.p.s. This includes 3 night’s B&B, 3 dinners, transport, and tour of either Waterford, Wexford or Tipperary. Booking and a deposit of 50euro must be paid on or before the 2nd of June at women’s group meeting. Further enquiries to 9644697.

BALLINAMORE TIDY TOWNS

Judging in the National Tidy Towns competition commences on June 1st and continues during July and August.  Thank you to everybody, both business people and private householders who are painting their premises, tidying up, putting up flower boxes and hanging baskets.  We are asking the public to play their part in keeping the town and the approach roads clear of litter and looking good, as the judges can arrive at any time during June for the first round of adjudication.

The Head Sheaf – Following the success of the mountain trilogy an opportunity has arisen whereby it may be possible to have a film documentary made on the life and times of the people of Sliabh-an-Iarainn. In order to enhance these prospects and to make the story adaptable for T.V. the project committee have decided to publish a 222 page book, consisting of 47 specially commissioned, well researched new articles, together with 8 previously released and historically important articles which have now been enhanced and updated. The book contains circa 250 photographs and will be published under the title “The Head Sheaf” This book is now with the printers and will be released on Sunday Aug.1^st. 2010 starting with concelebrated mass of “The Head Sheaf” in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballinamore at 6 p.m. and afterwards the launching ceremony in the Bush Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon. As part of the weekend activities a special memorial mass in memory of the people who were involved with this project and have now passed on, will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Church, Aughnasheelin at 12 noon on Saturday 31^st July. We thank you for your marvellous support during this project and we will inform you in due course of the other activities for “The Head Sheaf” weekend.

Remembering the Cavan Orphanage Fire
Everyone welcome – Tuesday June 15 at 8.00pm.  35 children died in the fire at the Cavan Orphanage in 1943. We invite you to come and spend an evening remembering and praying for the children, and the elderly lady that died on the night. It will be held in St. Clare’s Chapel Courtyard, Main St, Cavan, where the fire occurred. It will give us all a chance to reflect on the past and pray for those who died. If you have any queries or would like to help out in any way contact Secretary of the voluntary group, Ita Madden, 086 8446777.

Sponsored Cycle

The Parents Association for St. Patrick’s Boys National School have organised a sponsored cycle for the pupils out the Golf Links Road on Thursday 17th June, between 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. This is in association with Bike Week and Leitrim Sports Partnership.

Celebrate Midsummer with North West Hospice

The Hospice have come up with a novel fundraising idea – to get as many people as possible walking together on 23rd June at 7.30p.m. throughout the North West Hospice Area with a view to raising a minimum of €60k for the capital refurbishment of the Hospice.  Short walks commencing at 7.30p.m. are being organised by all communities within the area and your coordinator in this area is Maureen Martin.  There is a suggested registration fee of €10 per person or €20 per family.  Registration forms may be obtained from Maureen.  We plan to walk out to the Golf Club House and back.  For further details please contact Maureen 086 1547788.

School News

This year’s school magazine is now on sale, cost €10.  This is a permanent record of all the events of the past year, and an important keep sake.  It is on sale in local shops.

Church news

Confessions Sat 12noon – 12.30pm and 6.45pm.

Friday is Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Exposition: Meeting in the church on Tuesday 8^th at 8.30pm to organise the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

Door Collectors Meeting Thursday 10^th at 9pm in the Church.  We ask the following people to come along: Ciaran Smyth, Francis Duignan, Mary Duignan, Vera Brennan, Gabriel Quinn, Walter Sharpley, Mona Creamer, Noreen McGowan, Clare Feely, Geraldine Connaughton, Austin Quinn, Gerard McGovern Lahard, Leigh Murphy, Mary Corby, Bridie Cafferty, Paddy McGourty.

Check notice board re: Community smoke alarms and see forms on the table.

Community Smoke Alarm Scheme
Leitrim County Council are currently implementing a further roll out of the Community Smoke Alarm Scheme. Under this Scheme vulnerable households are identified and arrangements are made for the supply and if necessary the installation of two smoke alarms. The Scheme applies to privately owned houses.  If you think this Scheme applies to your household or you are aware of a household who you feel should be considered under the Scheme, you should complete a nomination form and return it for assessment to the address given below.

Nomination Forms and full particulars for the above Scheme can be obtained from the: Community, Cultural and Enterprise Section,
Leitrim County Council,Aras An Chontae,Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim,   Telephone:  (071) 9620005, Ext. 228 Email to amoran@leitrimcoco.ie or are available on our Website at www.leitrimcoco.ie. Closing date for return of Nomination Forms is Thursday 24^th June 2010