A Night at the Races
In aid of Ballinamore Boy’s School renovation fund. Come along to Priors Saturday 20th November. Tickets available from school and committee members. Please support.
Ballinamore Pike Anglers
Competition was held on Saturday 30th October on Garadice Lake, for the D.C.P. Trophy
1st Dennis Diggens 10lb 1oz Pike
2nd Dave Crosby 3lb 15ozs Pike
3rd Mick Crosby 3lb 14ozs Pike
the water was very high and fishing poor with only 4 pike caught. Next competition Saturday 13 Nov on Kiltybarden Lake.
Ballinamore Community Centre Whist Drive
CHRISTMAS WHIST takes place on Thursday 2nd December at 8.30pm. Great prizes, tea and refreshment at ½ time. Come along and bring a friend.
RESULTS
top score Agnes Owens (157) €40
1st lady Doreen Woods (145) €15
2nd lady Etta McGerty (142) €12
3rd lady Diane Lynam (141) €10
½ time lady Mary Flynn (77) €7
longest sitting lady Eileen Blessing (free card)
1st gent Betty Rosdale (146) €15
2nd gent Mary Bohan (139) €12
3rd gent Jim Young (138) €10
½ time gent Con O’Gorman (75) €7
longest sitting gent Brain Pratt (free card)
Raffle – 1st Diana Lynam. 2nd Peggy Mahon. 3rd Kathleen Bohan. 4th Margaret Johnston.
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.
AA Meeting
There is an AA meeting on Tuesday and Friday evenings at 9pm in Tráthnóna Community Centre. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Please feel free to come along and join us.
Church News
Confessions Saturday 12noon – 12.30pm
Pastoral Council meeting Mon in Community Centre
Meeting of Parents of Children for Confirmation in Boys School Wednesday night.
Getting Married: The dates for premarriage courses for the coming year are on the notice board. Couples should book even a year in advance to make sure they get on one.
“Monastic Weekend”
Coming soon for any person who is interested in our way of life. Please write or email us with your name and contact details and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Email theholychild1@eircom.net Mother Prioress, St Joseph’s Monastery, Mount Carmel, Loughrea, Co Galway
Celtic Choristers Dublin sing for the North-West Hospice
The Celtic Choristers Male Voice Choir, Dublin will present a diverse programme of Spiritual, Traditional, Popular and Classical Music and song in St. Patrick’s Church Ballinamore on Saturday November 13th at 8.30pm. The music and choral work will suit all tastes and all ages. Guest Soloist is Teresa Carley, while the compare is Tony Donnelly, a member of Celtic Choristers. Teresa and Tony are also leading members of Anna Martin Memorial Choir in Ballinamore. The musical director is Ethel Glancy, while the Accompanist and Soloist is Lina Butorina – Kiva. All proceeds go the North-West Hospice, a very worthy cause. Tickets €10 are available locally or by calling Mary Curran 086-2324885 or Tommy Moran 0868588031 or just come along on the night. This concert is a unique opportunity to enjoy a show with a difference and at the same time support a good cause. The local organisers extend thanks to the Celtic Choristers Choir for agreeing to travel to Ballinamore and also Fr. Charles Heerey P.P. and the Parish Council for the use of St. Patrick’s Church.
Ballinamore Badminton Club: Badminton will resume on Monday next 8th Nov. for Primary Schools from 6 to 7p.m. for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th classes and 7 to 8p.m. for 5th and 6th classes. On Thursday the 11th Nov. for Secondary Schools from 7 to 8p.m. for 1st and 2nd year and 8 to 9p.m. for 3rd, 4th and 5th year. We would be grateful if some parents would stay and help out until a rota is up and running, especially parents of children who are starting for the first time. Adults play on Tuesdays and Thursdays form 9 to 10p.m. We look forward to everyone back playing and new members are always welcome. If you have any queries you can contact P.J.McLoughlin at 9644366.
Carrigallen one act drama festival
Will commence in the Cornmill theatre on Fri 19th, 20th & 21st Nov
Nine plays over three days includes Victors Dung a new play by Seamus O’Rourke which has been playing to full houses in the Cornmill theatre. Performances at 8pm Fri & Sat & 3pm on Sun. For full line up check Cornmill website- cornmilltheatre.com Bookings Tel 0494339612
Ballinamore Active Age
Next meeting will be held at 3.00p.m. in Tráthnóna on Thursday 11th November.
Sean O’Heslins GAA - Seálta ná Seachtaine
Christmas Draw
Tickets are now being distributed for our annual Christmas draw. Tickets are still €20 each but this year you can get three for €50. We would ask our loyal sellers who do great work each year, to endeavour to sell as many as possible and to start working on them early. The draw will be in Gay Prior’s on Sunday 2 January
Lotto – Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Pota Óir €2,350. Winners of prizes for those present last Monday: €40, Sean McNiffe. Two prizes of €20 each sponsored by Terry and Agnes Shortt: Walter Sharpley and John McWeeney €40 an duine: P J McNabola, Mohill, Patsy Creamer, Lahard, Claire Ward, Boyle, Evelyn McHugh, Creevy (This was an on-line winner), Seamus McLoughlin, Curragh West, Dunmore, Co Galway Uimhreacha: 13467520
Ballinamore Bridge Club –
Beginners classes to start Thurs 11th Nov 7pm Commercial Hotel, for approx 30 minutes.
Fr. Peter McVerry lecture in Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, St. Patrick’s College, Cavan, Tuesday Nov 9th addressing the theme ‘A Christian Perspective on Ireland Today’. Fr McVerry has been working with Dublin’s young homeless for more than 30 years and is a tireless campaigner for the rights of these young people. His recent book ‘Jesus: Social Revolutionary?’ challenges the Christian Churches to realign their priorities and have the poorest and the weakest at the centre of all they do. The talk begins at 7.45pm you will have an opportunity to interact with the speaker.. Subscription €5. All are welcome.
CHRISTMAS FAIR IN MOHILL
A Christmas Fair will be held in the Canon Donohoe Hall, Mohill, on Friday, December 10th, to raise funds for the maintenance of the Hall. The committee in charge would be grateful to receive items that are new or in very good condition for sale at the fair. This could include toys in excellent condition; unchipped ornaments, delph and glassware; Christmas wreaths, cribs, crackers, and decorations; unopened toiletries; new bed linen and towels; and any pot plants that you would be willing to donate to us. or some surplus gifts over the past year or more? If so, we would be glad to welcome them as your donation towards the upkeep of the hall. We regret, however, that we are unable to accept second hand clothing or second hand electrical items. All donated items must be fit for resale, as we will be obliged to return any unsold items to their owners. Could we ask you to kindly bring your items directly to the Canon Donohoe Hall – we are open Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm, and most evenings as well. If weekends would suit you better to leave in your items, you could leave them at Peter Logan’s butcher shop, Hyde Street, or Sean and Bridie McIntyre’s house, Hyde Street. For more information please e-mail mfsc@eircom.net or phone 071-9631253 and speak with Tina, Anne or David.
Leitrim Shared Platform Event in the Commercial Hotel, Ballinamore, Thursday 11th November.
What is Addiction and where can you Find Confidential Help or Advice?
Leitrim Addictions Awareness will be hosting a shared platform on Thursday 11th November in the Commercial Hotel, Ballinamore. The event will begin at 7.30pm, with refreshments served around 9.30pm
When the word addiction is used most people invariably think of drugs or alcohol, but how many other people in our communities are suffering from the lesser publicised addictions which can be every bit as debilitating or cause as much suffering for the person, their family, friends or work colleagues? What about eating disorders, gambling, prescription drugs? All things or activities that for the majority of us is all legal? But where do you turn for advice when the activity becomes excessive and leads to regular abuse of a substance, legal or illegal? Would you know where to turn for advice or help if you suspected a loved one or someone you care about was suffering from an addiction, or they were doing themselves harm, or they were doing something, taking something, which carried a risk of harm?
Leitrim Addictions Awareness would like to emphasise that these events are for the general public to attend and find out about local supports so please come along as we all know of someone who has suffered through addiction related issues of one kind or another.
Leitrim County Council has recognised the importance of this initiative by providing financial support for these shared platform events, something which is much appreciated by the voluntary group organising the shared platform events. Leitrim County Council has agreed to provide up to €1,000 via the Community & Voluntary Sector Grants Scheme 2010. The “shared platform” gives people the opportunity to find out what services are on offer for the local community and to listen
