Ballinamore Monthly Whist Drive
Top Score (€40) Eva Thompson with 152
1st Lady (€15) Teresa Hamill with 146 – 2nd Lady (€12) Kathleen Foster with 145 – 3rd Lady (€10) Evelyn Kiernan with 143
1st Gent (€15) Margaret Nelis with 149 – 2nd Gent (€12) Christopher McNiffe with 144 – 3rd Gent (€10) Monica Sharpley with 142
½ time lady €7 Carie Moroney with 80 – ½ time gent €7 Carl Johnston with 76
Lady Hatcher Free card Shirley Pratt – Gent Hatcher Free card Iris Bennett.
Raffle: Betty Rasdale & Maureen Dolphin
Colleen Quinn ‘Memory Lane’ exhibition
Friday, August 13 at 7:30pm
Location: Solas Art Gallery – Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim
Not only is there a Festival in Ballinamore but there is a festival of memories opening at the Solas Gallery in Ballinamore, this Friday the 13th August at 7.30. “Memory Lane “is the new exhibition by well known Ballinamore artist, Colleen Quinn, her second solo show at the Gallery since its opening.
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.
Church News
Confessions Sat 12 noon to 12.30pm
Blessing of the Graves next Sun 15th Aug at 2.30pm followed by Mass. You will sprinkle Holy Water on your own graves so get some Holy Water in the front of the church beside the statue and bring it with you. You can sprinkle nearby graves if there is no family there.
Collectors for this weekend and next weekend 14/15th August are Anne Conway, Mary Corby, Breda McWeeney and Angela McWeeney.
Mass as usual 9am
ANNUAL KNOCK NOVENA from Sat 14th to Sun 22nd August. See Church Notice Board for details
Self Help African Aid - Collection will be taken up next weekend 14/15th August. Please support.
BALLINAMORE FESTIVAL LITERARY HERITAGE TOUR
As a result of overwhelming demand, the Literary Heritage Tour makes a welcome return to this year’s festival, on Wednesday 11th August. The tour will be led by Dr Frank Brennan and will incorporate a bus trip around the area, stopping at various points of interest including John McGahern’s grave in Aughawillan and the Glenview Folk Museum at Kennedy’s, Aughoo. This year’s programme will include many new and interesting anecdotes and promises to surpass the outstanding entertainment of previous years. The event will commence from the library at 2.00 p.m. sharp and will return to Ballinamore at about 6.00. Spaces are limited so it is essential to reserve a place either through the library (071 96 45566) or Damien Prior (071 96 44884).
Ballinamore Boxing Club
The new season starts 2nd week Sept 7th. Boys & girls from 10 upwards. We would like to thank Tommie McCormack for the trophies and Sean Devine for the Boxing vests recently presented at the Club Awards Night.
Model Railway Exhibition
The Model Railway exhibition will only be on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th in Ballinamore Library.
“Leitrim Third Level will offer the following PART-TIME courses in Carrick on Shannon this September. 3 day courses in Certificate in Public Relations or Certificate in Journalism, 8 day course in Diploma in Sports Event Management – 2 year courses in ACCA Fundamentals or ACCA Accountancy Technician – 2 year Higher Cert. in Business Studies - 8 week Home Gardening & Horticulture course and 20 week Sign Language - 1 year Advanced Diploma in Personal and Executive Coaching. information 071 9650496 or on www.leitrimthirdlevel.ie.
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.
Sean O’Heslins - Seálta ná Seachtaine Solas Art Gallery Exhibition
Cluichí don Deireadh Seachtaine – Juniors play Carrigallen in Aughawillan in the second round of junior championship on Sunday at 1.00pm. Youth Discos – There will be three youth Discos at the River Venue during Festival Week. On Sunday, Wednesday and Saturday. Each night starts at 9.30.
Ballinamore Harvest Jamboree – Three weeks to go to the Jamboree Weekend. Preparations for the American Tea Party are continuing. If you are not lined up for a table yet, please contact Peter Reynolds, Helena D’Arcy, Helen Harte or Celia Donohoe. This exciting event on Saturday 28th in a marquee in the Park. ie music and dancing on the night. Also be a Céilí on the Friday night.
Lotto – Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Pota Óir €3,350. Duaiseanna for those present on last Monday night: €40 – P J Dolan, High St. €20 – Aodán Mac Samhráin, Tráthnóna. Prizes for youngsters present on the night: €20 each: Lorcán Curran, Tarmon, Claire McLoughlin, Church St, Barry McGovern, Lisacarn, Cáit Connaughton, Aghadark. €40 an duine: Damien Smith c/o Alan Banks, Niall McGovern, Lisacarn, Michelle Farrelly, Carrigallen, Kate Reynolds, Willowfield Rd, Angela McWeeney, Longstone. Uimhreacha: 05417263
Solas Art Gallery – The present exhibition is running until 11th August at the Solas Art Gallery in Ballinamore. Above Four Seasons Flower Shop
Wanderings in Leitrim and Afar by Kevin J. O’Connell
The Launch of Wanderings in Leitrim and Afar by Kevin J. O’Connell will take place in Ballinamore Library on Thursday August 12th at 8pm Kevin was born near Ballinamore and was working as an engineer with RTE, he served in many roles with RTE, progressing to Director of Engineering for 13 years prior to his retirement. His newly published book Wanderings in Leitrim and Afar chronicles a journey into his personal history and growing up Ballinamore. The book cover a broad range of topics and wider horizons ie poetry, plays and much more.
The Citizens Information Mobile Unit will be at the Ballinamore Show on Tuesday 10th August; in Mohill on Wednesday 11th August 2010 from 10:30am -3pm; Dromod 4pm – 5pm and in Carrick-on-Shannon on Thursday 12 August from 10:30am – 4pm. Information and advice will be provided on Social Welfare, Employment, Income Tax, Medical cards and on all Government services. This is a free, confidential and independent information service. Phone 071 96 40995 for further details.”
Speech and Drama Classes
Starting in September in the Shaylin Centre, Ballinamore for kids aged between 7 and 11 years. Classes will take place on Thursday’s afterschool and will be run by a qualified Teacher. During the class, the kids will work on aspects of Voice, Drama, Acting and Mime, in a fun and imaginative environment. They will also have an opportunity to compete in feiseanna and achieve Irish Board of Speech and Drama grades.
For information contact Rachel on 0851197243 / email rachmoloney@gmail.com
Historical address to Bishop Patrick Finegan to be displayed in BallinamoreLibrary after 100 years
A historic illuminated address presented by the people of Ballinamore to their parish priest Reverend Patrick Finegan, as he was about to become Bishop of Kilmore in 1910 will be put on public display in Ballinamore Library.
Fr Finegan served as parish priest of Oughteragh/Ballinamore from 30th October 1908 until 13th August 1910. He was held in high esteem by the people of Ballinamore, so much so that he was presented with an elaborate and eloquent address, in which he was praised for his ‘piety, scholarship and patriotism’ and described a ‘Father, Guide and Friend’.
This framed address is now being launched in Leitrim County Library, Ballinamore on Friday August 13th at 4pm. The launch will mark 100 years from the address was presented to Bishop Finegan. It is quite a unique event and everyone is 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
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.
BALLINAMORE ROADRACE ON WEDNESDAY
There will be some traffic disruption for a short time on Wednesday evening around 7 30 p.m. because of above. Race Headquarters will be at the Sports Hall, both 10K and 5K will start just below Sean O Heslin GAA Park and both will finish at Mean Scoil Fatima with the 5K going straight out past Ardrum and the 10K up by the Golf Course and coming in by Ballyduff. Parking will be restricted for a period on Swanlinbar Road and on Golf Course Road from McWeeneys up. While the races are coming down the Main Street through traffic should divert via Tesco. All are asked to co-operate with the Gardai and stewards
Music Classes for Junior Cert
Classes for Junior Cert music will commence in September at the Piano Centre Ballinamore. For full details contact Gerarda Burns ALCM at 087 7828573”
