Well Done! Ballinamore Tidy Towns.
What a wonderful job the Tidy Towns committee and workers have done this year and every year to keep Ballinamore looking colourful and attractive. And also the brilliant job most of the town business and residents have made with beautiful arrays of flowers. And a special thanks to the people in Ballinamore Rehab who work throughout the year to keep parts of Ballinamore tidy. Now it’s up to us to be more careful of how we get rid of our rubbish and at all times BIN IT.
Church News
Mass daily 9am & First Friday 9am & 8pm
Confessions for First Friday on Thursday 7.30pm. Confessions on Saturday 12 noon & 6.45pm
Friday is Feast of the Transfiguration
Blessing of the Graves Sunday 15th Aug 2.30pm, bring a small bottle of Holy Water to sprinkle your grave.
Will the following collectors please come to a meeting in the church Wed night 4th Aug at 9.30pm to organise collectors for the next few weekends: Francis Duignan, Walter Sharpley, Geraldine Connaughton, Leigh Murphy, Mary Corby, Paddy McGourty, Philip Murphy, Bernadette McLoughlin, Andy O’Rourke, Anne Kavanagh, Ann Conway, Patty McIntyre, John Toolan, Sean Creamer, Breda McWeeney, Josie Gilhooly, and Angela McWeeney.
Volunteers
Could we have a few volunteers to tidy the church after 11.30a.m. on Sundays? It takes me 15 – 20 mins on my own to do it all every Sunday. Thank you.
ANNUAL KNOCK NOVENA from Sat 14th to Sunday 22nd August. See Church Notice Board for details
The National Office for Safeguarding Children is conducting an audit of each Diocese. The auditors are expected in Kilmore Diocese second week of Aug. They will check notices regarding policies, contact numbers, registers in sacristies, adult (parent) in sacristies etc.
Knock Shrine National Novena will take place from the 14th to 22nd August. There will be two sessions daily, 3pm & 8.30pm but on the 15th of August and on Sunday the afternoon, sessions will commence at 2.30p.m. Both sessions include concelebrate Mass, a procession (Eucharistic in the afternoon and Candlelight at night) and the Eucharistic Blessing. The anointing of the sick will be celebrated every afternoon. There will be a different speaker and choir each day. Those who can not take part in the Novena devotions at Knock Shrine because of distance, illness or any other serious problem can share in all its blessings by saying the novena prayers at home during the nine days. It is recommended, if at all possible, that they would be present at Knock on even one day of the Novena.
Whist Drive, – Monthly Whist Drive in Ballinamore Community Centre, Thursday August 5th at 9pm please support! Beginners and whist players most welcome!
Limited places still available for September at Victoria Walker Dance.
Ballet and Tap for ages two and a half to 8 years, Street Jazz for ages 8+ and Adult Street Jazz and Adult Tap. Call Victoria on 0876565843 or go online at www.victoriawalkerdance.ie
BALLINAMORE ROADRACES – To make preparations for the Ballinamore 10K Roadrace and 5K race/fun run/jog/walk on Wednesday August 11th at 7.30 p.m. a short meeting of volunteer helpers is being held in the Sports Hall on Thursday evening next (August 5th) at 9.00 p.m. As many helpers as possible are asked to attend.
Irish Water Safety – Water Safety fortnight commences on Monday 2nd August at Riversdale Pool. Enrollment at 9am
Reunion 1980-85 Class – We are calling on all students, who started in 1980 and were part of the 1980-1985 era attending Ballinamore secondary schools, to a 25 Year Re-Union. It will be held on Friday 13th Aug and will commence with Mass celebrated by Rev Thomas Keoghan at 7pm in St Felim’s followed by refreshments and entertainment in Smyth’s Siopa Ol. Partners are most welcome, but entirely optional. We would also like to invite any past teachers to join us at anytime during the evening. Contacts are Ballinamore PPS Facebook Page, Damien Conefrey 0872526912, Janette (Harte) Mc Manus 0868490497, Gary Smyth 087 2679388 & John O’Connell 0876687299. Any old photos would be appreciated so we can put all on display over the evening!! We hope to have as many as possible there so make a date in your diary and we look forward to meeting up on the night’.
Ballinamore Show Tuesday 10th August-Exhibitors are reminded that entries for this year’s Show close on Monday 2nd August. The Show Office is located at High St, Ballinamore. Tel: 071 96 45670. The office will be open from 10am until 10pm each day until Aug 3rd. Remember no late entries will be accepted. This years Show will be held in Creamers field, Golf Links Rd. Schedules are available from the Show Office and in local shops.
Church of Ireland
The Church of Ireland, Church Street, Ballinamore, Sunday service is at 12.15pm every Sunday except on the 4th Sunday which is held in Drumreilly Church, Drumreilly.
Leitrim Third Level will offer the following PART-TIME courses in Carrick this September. 3 days in Cert in Public Relations or in Journalism – 8 days in Diploma in Sports Event Management – 2 yr in ACCA Fundmentals or Accountancy Technician – 2 year Higher Cert in Business Studies – 8 week Home Garden/Horticulture – 20 week Sign Language – 1 yr Advance Dip in Personal/Executive Coaching
Further info: 9650496 or www.leitrimthirdlevel.ie
Sean O’Heslins - Seálta ná Seachtaine
Lotto – Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Pota Óir €3,300. Buaiteoir €40 for those present on last Monday night: Noel Sweeney. Buidéal uisce beatha ó Bobby Joe’s: Aindrias Ó Dubhthaigh. €40 an duine: John Ryan, Castleroggy, Thomas Gormally, Fonthill, Menlough, Co Galway, Aodán Mac Samhráin, Tráthnóna, Brid Sullivan, Aghadark, Shane Harte, Lahard. Uimhreacha: 40173625
Mohill Family Support Centre Outreach Office in Ballinamore-Mohill Family Support Centre is now providing an outreach service for families in Ballinamore and surrounding parishes. The Ballinamore Outreach Office is operating on Wednesdays from 1.30pm – 4.30pm in La Nua office (upstairs), Main Street, Ballinamore. The Ballinamore outreach office can provide a wide variety of services, advice and support to families. For more information contact Anne on 086 6035977 or call into the Outreach office on Wednesdays from 1.30pm- 4.30pm.
Solas Art Gallery Exhibition
Its not every town can boast of having their own Art Gallery with new artists exhibiting their excellent work in progress. The present exhibition is running until 11th August at the Solas Art Gallery in Ballinamore. And don’t worry there are an abundance of fine artist in the vicinity all with their unique styles of painting and art all year long, so call into the Four Seasons garden centre and go upstairs and see for yourselves!
Ladies Zen night out
the time is nearly here again for our famous annual festival and once again we have a great night out just for the ladies. On Thursday12th of August at 8pm enjoy a great night out with your friends in the Commercial Hotel, we are planning a big night of entertainment with some tips on looking our best and maybe even getting your cards read. There is something for all the ladies with lots of new ideas this year. Tickets on sale now at €12 from Maryann king 087 9548142 or Jeanette Harte McManus 086 8490497. Get them early to avoid disappointment as admission is by ticket only
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being so far away, its good to know what is happening. Thank you for your hard work.