Fighting Blindness
Our annual church gate collection will on the week-end of 27th and 28th of November. Thank you for your loyal support it is much appreciated.
Ballinamore Senior Citizen Committee
an important meeting of the above committee will be held in Tráthnóna Community Centre next Monday night November 29th at 9pm to distribute tickets for the forthcoming Christmas party on December 12th and make final arrangements for the party. All members please attend.
Ballinamore Pike Anglers
Fished for the DCL Trophy on Kiltybarden Lake on Saturday 13th November.
1st Caroline Murray 12lbs pike
2nd Ollie Gallagher 11lb pike
3rd Tommy Gilheaney 3lb 6ozs pike
Fishing was again very poor, the water is still very high. Only 4 pike were caught. Congratulation to Caroline as she is a new member and her first time fishing with us.
Christmas Whist Dates November & December 2010
Thursday 25th November Ballyconnell Community Centre
Friday 26th November Mohill
Tuesday 30th November Aughnasheelin
Thursday 2nd December Ballinamore
Tuesday 7th December Newtowngore
Thursday 9th December Ballyconnell Church of Ireland
Tuesday 14th December Aughawillan
Thursday 16th December Killeshandra
Tuesday 21st December Kildallan
Thursday 23rd December Templeport
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. Please be there for the starting time of 8.30pm, beginners and all whist players are very welcome. Come along for a grand night’s entertainment.
Bridge Results for Thursday 18th November 2010
1st Monica Sharpley & Bernie Flynn
2nd Mary Flynn & Mary McTiernan
3rd Bernadette Spollen & Kay Dolan
4th Maureen Dolphin & Carrie Maroney
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
Aughnasheelin Whist Drive
Will be held in the Aughnasheelin Community Centre on Tuesday night 30th November at 8.30pm. All proceeds will go to the Missions. Your support would be appreciated.
- 1st Leitrim Cubs and Scouts County Orienteering Day. -
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Venture Scouts from Ballinamore, Longford, Lanesboro and Boyle enjoyed a day of orienteering last Sunday 14th November in the Forest Park, Boyle. It was a foggy day but nevertheless it was extremely well attended. Ballinamore and Longford Venture Scouts along with their Leaders helped to set out courses from the Lough Keel Scout Campsite, teams were set off in 2-3 minute intervals with maps and clues. All the children had a brilliant day, navigating their way around the Forest Park and there were burgers, hotdogs and treats for all when they had finished. Another excellent County Event, thanks to everyone that helped out.”
Church News
Confessions Saturday 12noon – 12.30pm & 6.45pm
Marriage Counseling: The recession is putting pressure on relationships. If you feel you need help in your marriage Accord provides counseling in their Cavan Centre in total confidence. You can contact them at 049 4375004.
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.
Ballinamore Badminton Club:
Badminton continues in the Sports Complex on Monday nights from 6 - 7pm. for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th classes and 7 - 8pm. for 5th and 6th classes. On Thursday nights for Secondary Schools from 7 - 8pm. for 1st and 2nd years and 8 - 9pm. for 3rd, 4th and 5th years. Adults play on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 9 - 10pm. New members are always welcome. If you have any queries please contact P.J. McLoughlin at 0719644366.
ATHLETIC CLUB -
Six members of the club qualified for the All Ireland at the Connacht Uneven Ages Cross Country Championships in Taughmaconnell on Saturday last. This All Ireland will be in Tullamore on Sunday December 19th. Next Sunday the Club Boys Under 12 Team which won in Connacht and five individuals take part in the All Ireland Even Ages Championships in Derry. Training continues Tuesday and Thursday at 6.00 p.m. in preparation for those events and the Indoor Competitions after Christmas.
Sean O’Heslins GAA - Seálta ná Seachtaine
Scór na nÓg – Scór na nÓg is just three weeks away and Brid Sullivan would like to hear from any boys or girls who wish to take part in any of the events.
Lotto – Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Pota Óir €2,400. Winners of prizes for those present last Monday: €40, Padraig Seosamh Mac Lochlainn. Buidéal Uisce Beatha ó Ossie Costello: Séamus Mac Murchaidh. €40 an duine. Cormac Ó Suilleabháin, Athlone, Patsy Creamer, Lahard, Gerard Farry, Lahard, Brendan Burke, Kilmore, Co Roscommon, Bríd Sullivan, Aghadark. Uimhreacha: 23456071
Parenting CourseA
A parenting course is being held in Meánscoil Fatima on Wednesday evening from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Parents of all 1st and 2nd year students are welcome to attend. This course is being run by the HSE and it is free of charge. We look forward to seeing you all there.
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.
Catholic Singles
Is an organisation which helps single, widowed, separated and divorced Catholics of all ages (over 18 years) meet, either one to one or through social events. All members receive a monthly bulletin, called Catholic Networking. For more information please tel. 0161 941 3498, visit the website www.catholicsingles.org.uk or email info@catholicsingles.org.uk
Nuala O’Loan, former Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland,
Will deliver a lecture entitled ‘Restoring Trust in Church and State’ in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, St. Patrick’s College, Cavan, on Monday November 29th. The talk begins at 7.45pm sharp and those attending will have an opportunity to interact with Ms. O’Loan and with each other during the evening. Subscription €5. All are welcome.
Leitrim MABS – Is a free confidential and independent service serving all of Co. Leitrim. We give support advice and advocacy to anyone experiencing financial difficulty. To mark our 10 years working in the county, Leitrim MABS is holding a Seminar on Friday the 19th of November, 2010 at 2pm. Commercial Hotel, High Street, Ballinamore. “Surviving the recession.” Speakers will cover issues including mortgage debt and the psychological effects of debt. We will have self help packs and other information that may be useful. We also hope it will answer some questions and give options. Leitrim MABS is located on the Swanlinbar Road, Ballinamore, we also provides outreach service to all of the county with outreach centers in Carrick on Shannon and Manorhamilton. To make an appointment contact 071-9644994 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting / 071-9644994 or email Ballinamore@mabs.ie
Ballinamore Women’s Group -
The monthly meeting of Ballinamore woman’s group takes place in Tráthnóna at 8pm on Dec 1st. The Christmas party takes places in Smyth’s on sat Dec 4th at 7.30pm. Cost is 25e. Booking and payment must be paid on or before Dec 1st to Mary Beirne or Mildred Keegan.
Ballinamore Active Age
end_of_the_skype_highlightingIt has been planned to attend the Annual One Act Drama Festival in the Cornmill Theatre, Carrigallen on Friday 19th November 2010 at 8.00p.m. Bus will leave the Square at 7.00p.m.and return after the performance. Swimming and Water Aerobic Classes will continue on Wednesday and Thursday at Riversdale Pool from 11.45a.m.to 12.30p.m.Next meeting will take place at 3.00p.m. on Thursday 25th November 2010 in Tráthnóna.
Blazers Basketball Club
Our newly reformed Senior Team had a great win against Loughlynn on Saturday last, with a final score of 27-15. The Senior Team are Sarah McLoughin, Michelle Fanning, Carol O’Connor, Clare Fanning, Emma O’Dell, Aoife Smith, Meave Quinn, Lynda Harte, Kathryn Toolan, Gillian Leydon, Linda O’Brien, Celia Donohue, Laura Brennan, Marie Honeyman, Niamh Smith, Leighanne Gallagher, Anya Gilheany, Aine Martin, Avril Goldrick. Training is at 8pm to 9pm every Friday night and is open to everyone. All new members welcome! (every level is welcome).
Our underage team’s trainings are all going ahead as usual.
