Monthly Whist Drive
The usual monthly whist drive will be held on the first Thursday 3rd February at 8.30pm. Everyone welcome.
Church Notes
Confessions Saturday 12 noon to 12.30pm & 6.45pm.
St. Josephs Young Priests Society.
Thanks to all who contributed to the church gate collection last weekend. Amount collected came to total of €763. The St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society is active in encouraging vocations and providing financial assistance for the education and training of priests.
Ballinamore Post Primary parents’ Association. – The next meeting in respect of the above will be held on Tuesday 1st February at 9.00pm in St. Felim’s. We would encourage all parents to attend.
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.
Pilates 8 week course 2nd Feb. 11am Fenagh visitor centre Contact: ElaineTel: 086-3181003 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting / 086-3181003
“Cursillo Weekends” is a short course to encounter Christ.
It takes place in a friendly environment. It’s a real meeting with Christ. Are You Interested? If so you can attend one! The men’s weekend is from 3rd March – 6th March. The women’s weekend is from 10th March to 13thMarch. Each weekend begins on Thursday at 8pm and runs until Sunday at 4pm.Both weekends are residential with all meals included at: The Star of the Sea Retreat Centre, Mullaghmore, Co. Sligo. For application forms and further information contact:- Bridget Fitzpatrick, Greenacres, Boggaun, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim, Telephone 071 914265 or Jim Carolan, Donaghmore, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim. Telephone 071 9855204 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting / 071 9855204 end_of_the_skype_highlightingor Fr. John McMahon, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim, Telephone 071 9856987″
IFA Livestock Meeting
Will take place in Berry’s Lounge Drumshanbo on Wednesday 26th at 8.30pm. Kevin Kinsella will attend. Everyone welcome
The Cannaboe Liúdramáns
That’s the name of the local comedy group that will hit the stage in Ballinamore Community Centre on Friday11th, Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th February. They are promising patrons a great night of traditional comedy, with a variety of acts that will have you falling out of your standing. Performances each night will start at 8.30 and booking will be necessary. You can book you seat by ringing 087 9173185. Admission is €10.
Knitting Club
Knitting club is held on Tuesday 11am in the Ballinamore Library. All welcome, experience not needed, phone Eugenie at 96 44992.
Sean O’Heslins GAA - Seálta ná Seachtaine
Club AGM
Our club AGM is fixed for Saturday next, 22 January at 7.00pm in the Clubrooms. It is essential that all players, mentors, supporters and everyone connected with the club attends this AGM-
Comedy Show – 4 weeks to go
Our Comedy Show will be on stage in four weeks time. The name of the show will be decided on shortly and it will be on stage in Ballinamore Community Centre on Friday 11, Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 February. It will also be staged at other venues in the County. It promises to be a hilarious night’s entertainment with traditional comedy at its best. Tell all of your friends and acquaintances that it is coming up..
Lotto
Ní raibh aon buaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Pota Óir €2,700. Winners of prizes for those present last Monday: €40: Tom Burns. Voucher for Smyth’s Siopa Óil: Margie McLoughlin. €40 an duine: Malachy McKiernan, Kildorragh, Marie O’Connor, Killaneen, Brid Farrelly, Ardrum, John McWeeney, Longstone, Hugh Patrick Prior c/o Christopher McNiffe. . Uimhreacha: 41237605
Weightwatchers
Weightwatchers is in the Commercial Hotel every Wednesday from 6.45 to 7.45 New Pro Points. Everyone welcome.
Aqua Aerobics
Some places are still available for the Aqua Aerobics on a Thursday morning and children swimming lessons for Thursday evening. Please contact Helen O Hara 049-4335084 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 049-4335084 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Ballinamore August Family Festival
This year’s festival dates are 7th to 14th of August. The Show Day will be held on 9th August. So please pass these dates on to any interested parties.
Swimming Lessons
For children, at Riversdale pool, Ballinamore, commencing Thurs 27th Jan at 6pm. Children must be able to stand in shallow water (1 metre). Enrolment to take place Fri 21st Jan at 8pmin Riversdale. For further info contact Breege on 0877708316.
Ballinamore Badminton Club:
Badminton resumed on Monday the 10th January after the Christmas break. Times are as follows: Primary school~ Mondays 6 – 7pm. for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th class and 7 – 8pm. for 5th and 6th class. Secondary school – Thursdays 7 – 8pm. for 1st and 2nd year and 8 – 9pm. for 3rd, 4th, and 5th year. Adults play on Tuesdays and Thursdays form 9 – 10pm. New members are always welcome.
Lighter Days Weight Management class on Thursdays at 9 in Ballinamore Community Centre all welcome healthy eating ,no points, units or calorie counting ,all welcome phone Gwen 087 1432733 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 087 1432733
Evening Courses at Ballinamore –
One night talk on Introduction to Prevention/Dealing with sports injuries by Bernadette Glancy (Neuromuscular Therapist)- Ideal for anyone involved in Sports or regular walking. Monday 24th January 8-9pm €10
Introduction to Sign Language 8 week course €80 beginning Tuesday 15th February 7pm -8.30pm
Beginners Computers 6 week course €60 beginning Tuesday 15th February 7-9pm
Introduction to photography with Eunan Sweeney 4 week course €40 beginning Wednesday 2nd March 7-9pm
Basket making course details to be confirmed. To enrol and secure a place contact Jenny (Adult Education Co-ordinator) 07196 44136 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting / 07196 44136
LOST
Male, white/tan Jack Russell 18mths old wearing a red collar. Missing since Christmas. Beloved pet missed by family. Any Info please call Ita 0876279723
Pilates Class
Eight week Pilates class is taking place in Fenagh Visitor Centre, starting Wednesday morning the 2nd of February 2011 from 11.00am to 12.15noon. Contact Elaine on 086 3181003 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting / 086 3181003 end_of_the_skype_highlightingto book a place. Places are limited so call today!!
Line Dancing Classes
Line dancing classes will begin in Fenagh Visitor Centre this Wednesday the 26th of February 2011 from 8 - 9pm. Ideal for all age groups, it is a fun way to get fit or keep fit. Sarah Mulligan from Mohill will be taking the class. Fun way to helping you get active for the new year. Come along on the night, this is new class so we hope to get the numbers for it to continue.
ATHLETIC CLUB
Training on Tuesday and Thursday between 6.00 p.m. and 7.00 p.m.at the Sports Hall has now resumed and is well attended. New members are particularly welcome at the start of the year. Preparation continues for the Indoor Season, Sports Hall Athletics as well as the Connacht Second Level Schools Cross Country regional next Thursday.
SPORTS HALL
The Winter Programme is back on track again after the weather related problems. Booking is heavy with only Tuesday 10-11 and Wednesday 6.30-7.30 still available apart from weekend periods.
Ballinamore Women’s Group
A meeting of Ballinamore Women’s GROUP will take place in Tráthnóna on Wednesday 2nd February @8 pm. Plans for the coming year will be discussed at this meeting .All members are requested to attend and new members are most welcome. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR MEMBERS.
Ballinamore Area Town Twinning Association
As it will be 15 years since our towns were officially “twinned” the occasion will be celebrated in Plouezec at Easter. We are inviting anyone who would like to travel there for the Easter weekend to contact the following before 10th February .
Ann McTague 087 9068561 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 087 9068561 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Pauline Le Guen 087 2351470 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 087 2351470 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Maria O Connor 087 7728894 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 087 7728894
An information night on the transition from primary to post primary school
The parents associations of scoil Naisiunta Bhrid Naofa together with St Patrick’s Boys National School are holding a free information evening for all parents of the boys and girls of 5th and 6th class next Tuesday the 1st of February at 8pm in the girls senior school. The talk about the transition from primary to post primary school will be given by Joe Hunt who is from the national parent council and promises to be very informative. Refreshments will be served.
Packie Duignan Traditional Weekend
The annual Packie Duignan Traditional weekend will be held in Drumshanbo this weekend 28th, 29th, 30th January. There will be lots of Trad sessions starting on Friday night. Saturday morning registration takes place at 10.30am in Arus Padraig near High St for the music workshops.
Top class music workshops are on offer with Leitrim’s Current All Ireland Senior Fiddle Champion Lisa Ward teaching fiddle, joined by two other All Ireland Champions Junior Davey on bodhran and Yvonne Ward on Tin Whistle/flute. This is followed by a junior session of music, song, and dance at 4.30pm. Sunday morning to finish off the weekend there will be the very much in demand, boxty brunch followed by a senior music session with Drumshanbo comhaltas and friends in Henrys. Everyone welcome a great weekend guarenteed
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