Christmas Whist Drive – The Christmas whist drive will be held in the Ballinamore Community Centre on Thursday December 2nd at 8.30pm. This Christmas whist drive includes hampers and many great sponsored prizes. Starting time of 8.30pm, beginners welcome.
Christmas Shoeboxes
Clare Mc Loughlin (Drumshanbo) and Ann marie Mc Niff (Keadue) would like to say a sincere thank you to everyone who donated shoebox (Christmas present) to their recent appeal for Outreach Moldova. It was with great delighted that we watched over 500 shoeboxes set off on their 3000km journey to Moldova last Saturday. These shoeboxes will make dreams come true this Christmas and bring the magic of Christmas back into the lives of these children .
Annual Palestine quiz
Another year, another Christmas table quiz for Palestine this December 27th in Mc Girls pub, Ballinamore, more details roimh nollag.
Tráthnóna Social Housing
The St Vincent de Paul Society in Ballinamore has 25 housing units at Tráthnóna, on the Cavan Road at the edge of the town. At the centre of the complex is a social centre where residents meet for various activities and to where a physiotherapist comes on a number of days each week. The units are occupied mostly by Senior Citizens at a nominal rent. As the year draws to a close, the waiting list for the houses is being updated, so if there is anyone who would like to be put on the list please contact any member of the local St Vincent de Paul or phone 086 1236207.
ACCORD Pre Marriage Course Dates 2011
To avoid disappointment with your preferred date it is advisable to book early. Tel: 0494375004 or visit www.accord.ie Courses run from 7.30 to 10p.m. on Friday evening and 10a.m. to 5p.m. on Saturdays. Dates are as follows: Fri 14th /Sat 15th January; Fri 18th/Sat 19th February; Fri 25th /Sat 26th March; Fri 15th/Sat 16th April; Fri 13th/Sat 14th May; Fri 14th/Sat 15th October; Fri 18th/Sat 19th November.
CAVAN SINGERS CHRISTMAS CONCERTS
Thursday 2nd December at 8.00 pm in St Feithlimidh’s Cathedral, Kilmore.
Thursday 9th December at 8.30pm in St Aidan’s Church, Butlersbridge.
Tickets 10 Euro from Eason’s Cavan and Foynes Shop Butlersbridge.
The concert will include extracts from Handel’s Messiah along with Seasonal songs and traditional carols.
The Cavan Singers will be joined by a new ecumenical youth choir whose members are students of Loreto College and the Royal School.
St. Patrick’s Boys’ NS
would like to say a huge thank you to pupils, parents, BOM and the entire community for their overwhelming support with last weekends Refurbishment Fundraiser. To all those who bought and sold tickets, who supported the event on the night, to all the people who worked on the night – especially Damien Hamill, who coordinated the event and John O’Connell who acted as MC. It was a most enjoyable night and the total sum raised was €5,530. Many, many thanks, from Principal and staff.
World Youth Day
will take place next year in Madrid (August 15th 21st). A group of young people from the diocese between the ages of 18 and 30 will travel with groups from the dioceses of Clogher and Dromore. An information night on World Youth Day will take place in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, St. Patrick’s College, Cavan, on Friday December 3rd at 8.30pm. Everyone is welcome. A Christmas Liturgy Workshop will take place in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, St. Patrick’s College, Cavan, on Saturday December 4th between 11am and 1pm. Three simple proposals for the Christmas liturgies will be presented at the workshop which might be of some use to Parish Liturgy Groups as they plan ahead. Everyone is welcome.
Reflecting Children, A School Age Chidcare Conference
will be held in the Landmark Hotel in Carrick on Shannon on Sat 4th Dec. Organised by Leitrim County Childcare Committee with funding from FÁS this conference is aimed at childcare providers, parents and teachers dealing with children from 4 to 12. Further info/booking form phone 071 9640870 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 071 9640870 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Leitrim Adult Education Guidance Service - The Leitrim Adult Education Guidance and Information Service is now available to provide free and confidential information, advice and guidance on training, education and careers. This service will be available for adults in the Ballinamore Library. For details please contact Niamh or Jane on Tel: 0719621371/ 0867743329 or Email: leitrimadultguidance@eircom.net
Results for Thursday 25th of November:
1st Carrie Moroney & Maureen Dolphin
2nd Monica Sharpley & Mary Flynn
3rd Fr Duffy & Paddy Joyce / Ethna Smyth & Josie McGovern;
BRIDGE CLASSES RESUME ON THURSDAY 9TH of DECEMBER in the COMMERICIAL HOTEL at 7pm. Christmas night game is on the Thursday 16th Dec, all welcome, and a special invitation to all our beginners to join us on that night.
Sean O’Heslins GAA - Seálta ná Seachtaine
Christmas Draw
We would ask our loyal sellers who do great work each year, to endeavour to sell as many tickets as possible and we would like to complement the group of sellers who are doing door-to-door sales. The draw will be in Gay Prior’s on Sunday 2 January
Missing Jerseys
There are two jerseys missing from the Senior set, Nos 20 and 25. These may be missing since the tour of the town following the Junior C Celebrations. If you have either please give to Alan Banks.
Lotto
Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Pota Óir €2,450. Winners of prizes for those present last Monday: €40, Philip McHugh. Buidéal Uisce Beatha ó Liam Mac Fhearghail: Josie Cryan. €40 an duine. Thomas McLoughlin (On line winner), Monica Clyne, Lahard, Joey Smith, High St, John Ryan, Castleroggy, Berni McGovern, Tonlegee. Uimhreacha: 35461720
Brainwave, The Irish Epilepsy Association will hold a One Day Conference for young people from 16 to 26yrs, with Epilepsy, “Putting Epilepsy in its Place” Date: Saturday 4th December 2010. Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm Venue: Cavan Crystal Hotel, Cavan. Meeting open to all people with epilepsy, their families & friends Info: Agnes Mooney, Community Resource Officer. Tel:071 9141858/074 9168725 Email: donegal.brainwave@epilepsy.ie
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.
New Gospel Choir for South Leitrim. -
A new Ecumenical Gospel Choir is being formed in the South Leitrim area. The aim of this choir is: (a) to bring people from all religions and cultural backgrounds together to share and enjoy gospel music and (b) to work towards achieving a standard that will enable us to perform for theatres, corporate events, charity events etc. Gospel music is the soul of religious music! If you can commit to 1.5 to 2 hours practice once a week from January 2011 and are interested in learning and enjoying Gospel Music and also making new friends, please contact Tish Dunleavy @ 086-0827430 or email: tishgospelchoir@eircom.net. Rehearsals will be in Ballinamore. Age profile: From 18 right up to 100+. Men and Women.
Leitrim Adult Education Guidance Service
The Leitrim Adult Education Guidance and Information Service is now available to provide free and confidential information, advice and guidance on training, education and careers. This service will be available for adults in the Ballinamore Library. For details please contact Niamh or Jane on Tel: 0719621371/ 0867743329 or Email: leitrimadultguidance@eircom.net
St. Brigid’s Pastoral Area – Weekend Mass Times
Oughteragh Parish
St. Patrick’s, Ballinamore Sat 7.00p.m.
and Sun 11.30a.m.
St. Mary’s, Aughnasheelin Sun 10.00a.m.
Killeshandra Parish
St. Brigid’s, Killeshandra Sat 8.00p.m.
and Sun 11.00a.m.
Sacred Heart, Arva Sat 7.00p.m.
and Sun 10.00a.m.
Coronea Catholic Church Sun 9.00a.m.
Corlough & Drumreilly Lr Parish
St. Patrick’s, Corlough Sat 8.00p.m.
St. Patrick’s, Aughawillan Sun 9.45a.m.
St. Brigid’s, Corraleehan Sun 10.45a.m.
St. Mary’s, Drumreilly Sat 8.00p.m.
St. Mary’s, Drumeela Sun 10.00a.m.
St. Mary’s, Carrigallen Sun 11.30a.m.
These parishes make up St. Brigid’s Pastoral Area. We hope to work as a unit and help each other out. If a priest is on holidays and a second man may be absent for any reason, all the above Masses cannot be said because of closeness of times, as you can see. It is therefore going to be necessary to change times of masses in each parish. I would be glad to hear your suggestions. Fr. Heerey
Templeport Social Services
Want to thank everyone who supported our recent Boxy & Bacon night & also for making our 10th Anniversary celebrations such a success. Thanks to all who sent donations & brought gifts on both occasions. Our Christmas Party on Sunday 5th Dec in the Resource Centre @ 2pm. Dinner served @ 3pm. All welcome. Transport provided.
Church News
Confessions for First Fri on Thurs 7.30pm, Sat 12noon – 12.30pm
Collectors for this weekend 27th & 28th Nov and next weekend Sat 4th Dec. John McWeeney & Paudge Keeneghan & Sun 5th Dec. Paddy O’Connor & Michael Duignan
World Youth Day August next year 15th – 21st in Madrid in Spain. A group of young people aged 18 – 30 will travel. There will be an information night in Jan to give more details. Think about it.
Drumreilly Community Centre, Drumlea
4.00 p.m. Saturday 11 December 2010
Christmas decorations and ornaments, sterling silver and vintage jewellery, candles and many more charming items suitable for Christmas gifts and stocking fillers.
Library News.
Now that the long cold nights are here and Christmas is just around the corner, it is an ideal time to pay a visit to the local library and browse through the large selection of books there, with something to suit all tastes. Now in sock you will find a cheery selection of Christmas books for children and these can be borrowed free of charge. Another treat which will be available in the library on Saturdays at 11am and 2pm is a showing of one the Scor videos, so why not relive the fun and excitement of Scor in a warm friendly environment and all free of charge.
Ballinamore Active Age
The final Aqua Aerobic Class for this term will take place from 11.15a.m -12.00p.m. on Thursday 2nd December 2010 at Riversdale Pool .Swimming Classes continue on Wednesday. 1st December 2010 from 11.45a.m. – 12.30p.m.Computer Classes will commence on Tuesday 11th January 2011 in the Vocational School, Ballinamore from 7.00-9.00p.m.and will run on Tuesdays at the same time for five weeks finishing on 8th February 2011.Arrangements for the Christmas Party have been finalised for Friday 17th December 2010 at 7.00p.m. in Glenview Guest House. Members please contact Mary at 0879696681 if you wish to add your name to the party list. The next meeting will be held on Thursday 9th December 2010 at 3.00p.m. in Tráthnóna.
