Car Boot Sale in Drumcora Equestrian Centre
Proceeds go to the ISPCA. A car boot sale will be held on Sunday 19th September at 2pm, a small charge of €5 for cars, bigger than a car will be charged €10. There will be a stall and any profits will go to ISPCA. There will also be stalls with equestrian equipment. For any further details phone Emma 086 8108583
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No mass on Wednesday The parish Pastoral Council will meet in the Community Centre, Ballinamore next Wed. 8.30pm. We hope all members will attend. Meeting for parents of the altar servers for the coming year will take place in the Girl’s Primary School on Wednesday at 8.30pm. It is important that each server is represented. Will the following people come to a meeting in the chapel on Fri night 9pm to arrange for more collectors at the masses: Sean McCartin, Main St, Bernie McLoughlin, M or S Sharpley, Kiltymooden, Anna Gallogly, Drumrane, Pat Joe Dolan, Tom Gannon, Brenan Burns, Louis Creamer, Seamus Flynn, Andy O’Rourke, Joseph Murphy, Hugh McTague, Thomas Kelly, Sean Reynolds, Delcan Cumiskey, Patsy Connaughton. Exposition next Friday will end at 12noon due to school mass. Confessions Saturday 12noon – 12.30pm
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Mid Summer Fundraising Walk for Northwest Hospice in the Ballinamore Area was a huge success and the total sum raised was €4,301.83. The receipt can be seen on the Church Notice board in Ballinamore. A very, very big thank you to all who helped in any way, the walkers, the collectors, the sponsors and especially to a few individuals who made generous donations to the collection.
The Templeport day centre will re-open after the summer break on Wednesday 15th September in Templeport Resource Centre. New people always welcome to join us at the day centre. Usual transport arrangements. Looking forward to seeing you all again. Chiropodist will attend on the day. Any queries please contact Kathleen on 087-7921683 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 087-7921683 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
1st Leitrim Cubs/Scouts AGM on Wednesday 15th Sept @ 9pm in Community Hall. All parents of children who wish to join are requested to attend AGM.
John Angotti is a full-time music missionary who travels the world providing inspirational music and witness to all ages. He is coming to Ireland this month for a series of workshops, witness, music and mission! The highlight of his tour will be a concert in Vicar St. on 19th Sept. at 8pm. A number of young people from Cavan will be part of his backing vocalists/choir on the night. It will be a great night of music, worship and witness!
Active Age Meeting
Next meeting of the Group will take place on Thursday 16th September 2010 at 3.00 p.m. It is hoped to confirm suitable days and times for both Swimming and Aqua Aerobic Classes which will commence at Riversdale Pool the following week. Our Annual Arts Day will take place in the Bush Hotel on Monday 11th October 2010. An outline of the day’s events will be discussed. The names of five of our Members who are interested in attending will be confirmed. We look forward to seeing you all. New Members are welcome to attend.
Sean O’Heslins - Seálta ná Seachtaine
Draw for All Ireland Tickets – Draw takes place tonight Saturday in Priors. There is a very exciting first prize of two tickets to the All Ireland Football Finals with overnight accommodation. Tickets at €5 each or a book of 5 tickets for €20 Lotto – Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Pota Óir €3,600. Duaiseanna for those present on last Monday night: €40 Tom Burns. Buidéal uisce beatha ó Liam McGirl: Philip Farrelly jnr. €40 an duine: Gerry Mahon, Michael Flanagan, Garadice, Maireád and Michael Flynn, Aughnasheelin, Aindrias O Dubhthaigh. Uimhreacha: 07235461
Pilates Ballinamore Community Centre: – Mon 27th Sept 8 wk course 8.30-9.45pm – Tues 28th Sept 8 wk course 10-11-15am. Pease contact: Elaine 086-3181003 086-3181003 to book your place
Lighter Days Weight Management class starting in community centre
on Thursday Sept 16th at 9pm,All welcome, hosted by Gwen
Fitzgibbon ,Nutritional Therapist, and qualified chef.10 Euros per week, no registration fee. Enquiries to Gwen on 0871432733.
Fly-fishing Competition. – Rinn -Shannon & District Angling Club are holding the Michael Prendergast Memorial Cup Open trout fishing competition on Lough Rowan/ Laura Lake, Gorvagh County Leitrim on Sun 19th September, 11 – 5 pm. This is an annual event attracting anglers from far and wide, with proceeds going towards the club’s extensive stocking programme. The competition is divided into two sections (shore and boat ) with prizes on offer for the heaviest bag of fish and heaviest overall fish caught on the day. Entry fee costs a mere €10 for club members, €15 for non-members with entries taken at lakeside from 10.30am.
For further information contact R.S.D.A.C on (087) 6254740 (087) 6254740 or loughrowantroutfishery@hotmail.com or visit www.rinnshannon.com
SPORTS HALL USERS
A number of regulars have now recommenced activity in the Sports Hall. To avoid clashing a programme for the period up to the end of October is being compiled this week so any group wishing to use the Sports Hall during that time should ring 9644207 for immediate booking. The Winter Season will commence on Monday November 1st and booking forms will be circulated later.
Irish Dancing Classes
Irish dancing classes under the direction of Karl McCartin ODCRN, will be held in Drumreilly Community Centre on Tuesday and Thursday commencing 14th September and Ballinamore Community Centre on Saturday 18th September. Classes are open to competitive and non competitive pupils. Further info on times etc www.mccartinsd.wordpress.com or 087 975 1872
Lifeline for married couples
’Retrouvaille’ is a programme to help heal and renew marriages. The next programme will be in Dublin on the weekend of October 1-3. The webite is www.retrouvaille.ie . To receive a brochure just text your name and address to 087-7920101 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 087-7920101 end_of_the_skype_highlighting. If you’d like to talk to someone about the programme please call Mike and Anne at 01-4500922 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 01-4500922 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or Tony and Anne on 01-4953536 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 01-4953536 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
HELEN O’GRADY DRAMA ACADEMY
The Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, the world’s leading experts in self-development for children, will be starting classes in Ballinamore Community Centre on Tuesday 21st September. Classes will be available for children between the ages of 5 and 12 years, and subject to demand for 12 – 17 years later in the year. Why not give it a try? Your first lesson is free! For more information please contact Angela on 074-9558100 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 074-9558100 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or email nwireland@helenogrady.co.uk
Line Dancing classes
Will re-commence in Corlough Community Centre on Wed. 22nd Sept at 8pm for beginners and 8.30pm. for those with experience.
Dominican Nuns – Monastic Contemplative life
Vocation Discernment Weekend 22nd – 24th October 2010 19th – 21st November 2010 (Friday evening – Sunday after lunch)
Young women, interested in learning about our contemplative way of life, are invited to a weekend of prayer and reflection – with sung liturgy, Eucharistic Adoration, conferences and opportunity to meet with sisters.
Contact: Sr Breda OP, Monastery of St Catherine of Siena, The Twenties, Drogheda, Co. Louth. Tel: 041 9838524; e-mail siena3@eircom.net / www.dominicannuns.ie http://dominicannunsireland.blogspot.com If you know someone who would like to avail of such a weekend, perhaps you might draw her attention to it! Through these weekends, one young woman has entered our community and thank God, is looking forward to beginning her novitiate in the New Year. We continue to remember you very specially in all our prayer, and the faithful whom you strive to serve so faithfully, may the Lord ever bless and strengthen all you do in His Name. With thanks and an assurance of our continued prayer and best wishes, Sr Niamh M OP
Sporting Chance Programme
National Learning Network Kerry is currently recruiting for its Sporting Chance programme, a free course providing training in the sport and leisure industry for those unemployed due to disability, injury or learning difficulty. It is free to all participants. For further details, please contact your local FAS office or Kevin Smith at 066 7122533 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 066 7122533 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or 086 0404270 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 086 0404270 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
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 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 086 6035977 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or call into the Outreach office on Wednesdays from 1.30pm- 4.30pm.
Ballinamore Parent & Toddler Group
Ballinamore Parent and Toddler Group every Wednesday morning in the Trathnona Centre in Ballinamore town from 11.00am – 12.30pm. All adults / parents / grandparents who are in the company of babies and toddlers are invited to come along for a cup of tea & a chat while children mix & play! For any further details please call Anne on 086 6035977 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 086 6035977
Helping Your Child to Read
Ballinamore Library has some new sets of Reading Series that help your child to read or develop independent reading. The series consist of finely graded readers so that the child can progress along at a pace that suits their level. These are colourful attractive books with topics suitable for both boys and girls. It costs nothing to take out children’s books from Leitrim Libraries. Ballinamore Library is open every day 10 am t 5.30pm Monday to Friday, until 8pm on Tuesday and Thursday and from 10 to 5pm on Saturday.
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.
Women’s Group
Tickets are available for “Philadelphia here I come” in the back stage theatre Longford on Friday 8th of Oct . Tickets are €16 and must be booked before the 8th of Sept. Enquiries to 9644208.
Active Age Meeting
Next meeting of the Group will take place on Thursday 16th September 2010 at 3.00 p.m. It is hoped to confirm suitable days and times for both Swimming and Aqua Aerobic Classes which will commence at Riversdale Pool the following week. Our Annual Arts Day will take place in the Bush Hotel on Monday 11th October 2010. An outline of the day’s events will be discussed. The names of five of our Members who are interested in attending will be confirmed. We look forward to seeing you all. New Members are welcome to attend.
Enrolment now taking place for adult education classes at Ballinamore VEC-The following courses are running for autumn/winter schedule:- Interior Design (8 weeks beginning Tuesday 5th Oct €80)
Sugar Craft- Decorate your Christmas cake with Sharon Sweeney (5 weeks beginning Wednesday 10th Nov €50)
Gardening for beginners (3 weeks beginning Wednesday 13th Oct €30)
Improvers Computers (4 weeks starting date in Oct to be confirmed €40)
Cooking for coeliacs one night demonstration (Tuesday 16th November €20). For more information on any of these courses or to enrol please contact Jenny Cooney (adult education co-ordinator) on 07196 44136 Monday to Friday 9.30am -4.00pm.
Celebration of ‘The Last Train in Ballinamore – 1st April 1959’
Ballinamore railway station opened 24th October 1887. it finally closed on the 1st of April 1959. it was part of the Narrow Guage Cavan & Leitrim Railway and was the Hub of the Line. With the Locomotive Depot and Works. It was the point where the Line from Dromod through Mohill, Fenagh & Ballinamore to Belturbet branches to Kiltubrid, Drumshanbo and Arigna.
Copies of this DVD can be purchased for €10 in Gala, Murphy’s, Kavanagh’s, Post Office and Joey Smith’s.
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