Ballinamore Pool News
The meeting of the Ballinamore Pool League has taken place and some changes have occurred, the Looby Cup will be played first and will continue on the Thursday nights, the Pool League will start as soon as this Competition is finished and will change to the Friday Nights. There will be a couple of changes to the Break-off and these will be distribute round to the pubs as soon as possible and also we plan to have a set of trophies for the winners/runner-up of the league and a overall most valuable Player (MVP) award based over both Competitions will be introduced.
The Draw for the Looby Cup has taken place and the fixtures will be played on Thurs 8th/15th of April. The first name teams will have Home venue and this is a knockout Competition.
The Competition is on a Home/Away basis and all games will start at 10.30pm sharp.
1st Rd Thursday 8th April
(1) Freddies V Jackies (A)
(2) Shortts (A) V Bobbyjo’s (B)
(3) Poor Scholar (B) V Poor Scholar (A)
(4) Jackies (B) V Ni Fionns
(5) Bobbyjo’s (A) V Shortts (B)
Ballinamore Pike Anglers
Ballinamore pike anglers fished for the Shortt’s Cup on Saturday 26th March on Loch Scur
Results:
1st Bob O’Callaghan 14lbs 12ozs Pike
2nd Tony Gallagher 12lb 12ozs pike
3rd John Creamer 12lbs 2ozs
Also on Sunday 27th for the Smyth’s Trophy on Garadice Lake
Results:
1st Tony Conger Gilheany 8lb 10ozs
2nd Bob O’Callaghan 7lb 10ozs
3rd Tony Gallagher 7lb 9ozs
Bob (28)pts) Tony (30pts) have shot up the leader board in the League. But Creamer who didn’t fish on Sunday is still leading by 1pt with 31pts
Church News
Morning mass each day 8am. First Friday mass also Friday evening 7pm
In preparation for the Eucharistic Congress 2012 we will have a speaker, John Pridmore, talk to us on the mass and the Blessed Sacrament at both masses next weekend.
Collectors for the next two weekends 2nd & 3rd & 9th & 10th April: Claire Feeley, Patricia Creamer, Gerard McGovern & Francis Maguire.
The Eucharistic Congress Bell is being carried around the Diocese of Armagh at the present. We will have it in May.
Confession for First Friday on Thursday 7.30pm
LoL Lent on Line (Free series of Lenten Lectures) ‘Is there any reason to hope?’ ‘Can the Church govern itself?’ ‘Is God to be found in suffering?’ ‘Can we avoid suffering?’ ‘How do we speak to God in the midst of dark recessionary times?’ ‘How can we make sense of all that is happening?’ Anyone can access this Lenten on Line (LoL) lecture series which attempt to answer some of these questions. You can avail of a short extract by clicking on http://www.nostra.ie/news/lol-lent-on-line/ In order to access the Lenten on Line course you need a course enrolment key. You can receive course instructions and a course enrolment key, free of charge, by emailing mary.t.martin@mic.ul.ie.
Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place from 27th May to 1st June. Cost: €690. Booking: McGinnity Travel Cavan Tel: 049 4331811. Assisted Pilgrims: €610 – book with Fr. Kevin Fay, Upper Lavey, Ballyjamesduff Tel: 049 4330018. See Notice on Church Noticeboard.
ATHLETIC CLUB
The second and final leg of the 2011 Leitrim Road League takes place in Manorhamilton this Sunday (27th) at 2.00 p.m. followed by presentation of medals. The races will be run this year on the track for safety reasons and there are the usual events for Under 10,12,14,17 and Over 17. All members can contribute to a successful outing for the club today and should be there in good time with new members especially welcome. Training will be from 7.00 to 8.00 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday from now until the summer break.
Social Dance Classes In Foxtrot, quick step, waltz and jive in O’Tooles Bar Fenagh, commences Wednesday 23rd at 8pm for 4 weeks. Everyone welcome.
Abbey Rovers Fundraiser – Attention all farmers and businesses, Abbey Rovers Soccer Club are raising money and need all your scrap metal. This is a good excuse to get rid of unwanted scrap. Please donate all you unwanted scrap metal. Drop off your scrap metal at Dessie Wisley’s warehouse, Carrigallen road, Ballinamore, during the hours of 9am-5pm Mon-Saturday. No fridges accepted.
1st Leitrim Scouts would like to thank everyone who attended their St Patrick’s Day fun day in the hall last Thursday, it was a great afternoon and, thanks to all the support, raised much needed funds for the Group. Many thanks to all the parents and leaders who helped out during the day and to all who donated unwanted gifts and baking. We would also like to say a big thank you to Tesco, Supervalue, The Poor Scholar and The Forge for the wonderful prizes they so kindly donated.”
CAVAN ALZHEIMER SUPPORT GROUP has been formed to help the families who have a member with Alzheimers. The group meet the first Thurs of each month in the Farnham Hotel, Cavan at 8.00pm. Further enquiries to Carole 087 224 0963 or Claire 087 900 2603. Next meeting on Thurs 7th April.
Quinn Jobs Petition –
People from the area are asked to show their support for the retention of Quinn jobs, which are so vital to our community, by signing the petitions asking the Minister for Finance to approve the Quinn proposal in relation to Quinn Insurance Ltd. Copies of the petition are available for signing in local shops and businesses and in the Quinn offices in Derrylin.
You can also help by writing to your local Public Representatives and requesting them to use their influence to move the process forward.
Quinn jobs are intrinsically linked to the very fabric of our society.
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.
“Floral Pride 2011 are now taking applications from community groups, schools and businesses who improve the appearance of their areas by planting trees, shrubs, flowers and keep their area looking fantastic for 2011! Free advice from horticulturalist on Thursday,7th April at 6.30pm, Council Chamber, Carrick-on-Shannon. Application forms and workshop places – contact Jacqui in the Community & Economic Development Section, Leitrim County Council, 071 9650496, floralpride@leitrimcoco.ie or www.leitrimcoco.ie Closing date for entries April 7th 2011.
Sean O’Heslins GAA - Seálta ná Seachtaine
Cluichí don Deireadh Seachtaine
Division 5 game at 12.00 on Sunday against St Osnatts on St Osnatt’s pitch. Leitrim Hurlers play Fermanagh in the Park on Sunday at 2.30
Fun Quiz – The club are running a Fun Table Quiz in Smyth’s Siopa Ól on Thursday 7 April as a fundraiser for Scór. We will be asking a number of people to get teams together. This will be an entertaining quiz and we ask your support
Dinnéar Damhsa – The club dinner dance has been arranged for Friday 15 April in the Slieve Russell Hotel. Please order your tickets from Anne Shanley, phone 086 8538412. Tickets at a very reasonable €35.
Lotto
Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Pota Óir €3,200. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40; Martin Conway, Aughnasheelin. Buidéal uisce beatha ó David McCabe: Sean McNiffe. €40 an duine: Seán Ó Suilleabháin, Ray Gleeson, Fohera, T P Cox, Dromod, Maureen McGovern, Tonlagee, Tom Burns. . Uimhreacha: 32016754
Ballinamore Post Primary Parents’ Association.
Next monthly meeting will take place in St. Felims School on Tuesday 5th April at 9.00pm. Items for discussion will include = subject choices for Leaving Certificate. Transition year. We appreciate the fact that the Principal and Vice Principal attend all of ourmeetings. The meetings only last 1 hour and we would appreciate if parents’ could come.
Clothes Recycling Bin
Thanks to everyone who is using our recycling bin. We received another €108 towards our school funds today. Now that the sun is shining lots of people will do some spring cleaning – remember our Recycling Bin at Ballinamore Boys’ NS. Many thanks.
Charity shaving, waxing and dyeing with music, auction, fancy dress and whatever takes your fancy in Jackie’s, Main Street.
Friday the 1st.April…….
THE THEME FOR THE FANCY DRESS IS ” TRANNY NITE!! Men dressed as women and vice versa! Prizes on the nite for Best Tits… Most Luscious Lips… Hottest Legs in Stockings. Most Fabulous Ass….etc etc. and yes… there will be prizes for the women too ! So… there it is…. a cross-dressers delight! We also want volunteers to wax, shave or dye your hairy bits….. Any of them !
Music…beer… craic agus ceol… hot-wax…. WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG FRIDAY 1ST APRIL @ 9.00 TILL LATE……. BRACE YOURSELVES !!
Phil Appleby, Jeanette Appleby, Kathryn McTague, Shane creamer, kilos Cronin, Philip Rooney, Sandra Mulvey, Adrian McCartin, Paula Kellegher, Patrick McKeon, paddy Gannon, Paul Earley, Marie Brady, Ryan Gavin, Ross Dooner, john O’Connell. Timmy winters is MC. Elaine and Stacy McCormack and Paula Kellegher are doing the shaving .. waxing.. and dyeing on the nite. Gerry McGovern is doing a 60s and 70s music nite there will b fancy dress , an auction of people doing jobs , a raffle, refreshments and lots of devilment starting from 9.30…..
Ballinamore Bridge Club Results
Bridge continues in the commerical hotel at 7.30 on march 31st. Begineers classes commence at 7pm.As there are only a few nights remaining of bridge for this season, we ask all players to attend.
Results for March 24th are as follows;
1. Carrie Moroney & Maureen Dolphin, Mary Flynn & Mary McTiernan
2. Fr Duffy & Paddy Joyce
3. Bernie Flynn & Monica Sharpley.
Quinn Jobs Petition –
People from the area are asked to show their support for the retention of Quinn jobs, which are so vital to our community, by signing the petitions asking the Minister for Finance to approve the Quinn proposal in relation to Quinn Insurance Ltd.
Copies of the petition are available for signing in local shops and businesses and in the Quinn offices in Derrylin.
You can also help by writing to your local Public Representatives and requesting them to use their influence to move the process forward.
Quinn jobs are intrinsically linked to the very fabric of our society.
A big thank you to everyone who supported our fundraising dance on Friday 18th march, to Donal Cadden and staff of Kilbracken Arms for use of function room and refreshments, also to everyone who donated food and raffle prizes and especially to Vera and Sheamus, Sean Donohoe and Kevin Logue who supplied the music, a great night was had by all . The amount raised on the night was €2,248.60 in aid of suicide prevention. Again a thank you to everyone who helped out in any way.
Lough Rowan Opening Day
Lough Rowan trout fishery reopens for the 2011 season on Sunday 3rd of April with the prospects of some exciting fishing for all of its membership over the coming year. Rinn-Shannon and District Angling Club are delighted to announce that the fishery has been stocked with 2,000 triploid rainbow trout of up to 4lb in anticipation of the coming season. This is the first time that this species of beautiful trout have been stocked into the fishery. Rainbow trout are well renowned for their beautiful markings, hard fighting qualities and acrobatic displays once hooked. This significant investment by the club should compliment the existing stocks of resident brown trout in Lough Rowan and help to diversify the target species available to the visiting angler. So why not come along and be the first person to capture one of these remarkable aquatic creatures. Videos of this recent stocking are available on the club website at www.rinnshannon.com. Membership and day tickets are available from all of the usual sources as well as from the lake shore on opening day. For further details call 0876254740 or email loughrowantroutfishery@hotmail.com or follw us on twitter @RSDAC. The club wish to remind its members that pike fishing on the lake will close during the trout season and court-appointed waterkeepers are in operation at the fishery.
A fashion show will be held in Lough Rynn Castle Hotel on Friday April 1st 2011. On the evening clothes will be modelled from local shops including, Kabuki,
Klass, Whispers, Gannons, Dolls, Spirit and Spirit Kids, Murtaghs and Carrie Bradshaw as well as by local designers Eileen Abbott and Wendy Louise.
The evening will begin with a drinks reception from 7.30pm and the fashion show will commence at 8.30pm followed by entertainment. There will be a prize for the best dressed lady on the night and there will also be a raffle with some fantastic prizes.Please come along and enjoy a fabulous evening of fashion and fun with all proceeds going to Gortletteragh National School Fund. Tickets are available from Gortletteragh N.S. (071-9631926) and may also be purchased on the night. Admission €10.
Looking for an alternative gift for Mother’s Day?
New for 2011
Lough Derg Mother & Daughter Retreat
Friday 20th May
The day will offer an opportunity for mothers and daughters to get to know one another better, in a relaxed and fun manner, as well as enjoying the sanctity of the Island’s peace & space.
Morning Session:
- How well do you know your mother/daughter?
- Communication
- Conflict and forgiveness
- Showing we care
Afternoon Session:
- Colour Analysis in an informal way and linking it with self worth and inner beauty. The type of things we need to be reminded of!
Cost: €35 per person which includes boat fare, tea / coffee & scones on arrival and light lunch.
Book now to avoid disappointment at www.loughderg.org Lough Derg, Pettigo, Co Donegal. Or telephone 071 9861518 (from NI 686 32391)GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE
Fenagh Visitor Centre
Computer Course
Beginners Computer class will begin in Fenagh Visitor Centre for anyone interested. Laptops will be provided, if you own a laptop you can bring it along either. Class will take place on Monday evenings from 7.30pm – 9.30pm for 5 weeks with Rory Nevin. This class will go over the basics of using a computer and how to use the internet. If you are interested you can contact Clare on 071 9645590.
Thai-Chi Classes
Thai-Chi classes in Fenagh visitor centre on Mondays from 3pm to 5pm, all is welcome to attend.
Life Coaching Class in Fenagh Visitor Centre
Life coaching class still taking place for the next three monday mornings from 10 – 12. All welcome to attend on the morning.
Pilates Class
New session of pliates classes for 8 weeks beginning in Fenagh Visitor Centre on Wednesday mornings, starting Wednesday the 4th May. Two classes, first class from 10 -11.15 and second class from 11.15 to 12.30. New and old members welcome to join. Contact Elaine on 0863181003 or Clare 071 9645590.
Easter Fun
Easter Camp and Egg Hunt happening in Fenagh Visitor Centre this year, Call 071 9645590 for more information.
Eucharistic Adoration
The growth in Eucharistic Adoration in recent years is a great blessing for the Church and all who participate. You can come along each Wednesday from 9pm – 10pm in the side chapel beside the alter. Why not spend some quiet time in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament for whatever intention. Everyone is invited, whether for ten minutes or for the hour,during this time of Lent why not respond to Jesus inviation…”watch one hour with me”.
St. Josephs Young Priest Society
A branch of Saint Josephs Young Priests Society has been established in the recent weeks,the purpose of the Society is to promote vocations to the Priesthood and Religious life, and to assist financially in the education of student priests who have a vocation. The Society was founded in Ireland by Mrs. Olivia Taaffe in 1895 and is approved by the Irish Bishops Conference. It has been started here in the Parish to pray for vocations and organise the activities of the Society locally.
Pastoral Area – Recent Developments
The parishes of the diocese have been grouped into nine Pastoral Areas. The Pastoral Area provides an opportunity for the parishes to work together in such a way that individual parishes are supported in their efforts to ensure that they will continue to exist as vibrant communities of faith into the future. We are part of St. Brigid’s Pastoral Area consisting of parish’s of Corlough – Oughteragh – Carrigallen – Killeshandra. In each Pastoral Area there will be a Pastoral Area Team consisting of Laity and clergy, over the past few months nominations for this team have been received from each of the parish councils and have been receiving training. This team will be responsible for discerning and co-ordinating the gifts and strengths of the community within each constituent parish, oversee pastoral activities and initiatives on a Pastoral Area basis, encourage cooperation and meetings amoung pastoral groups already active in the parishes, rationalisation of weekend Masses to enable cover by two thirds of the priests in the Pastoral Area. “It is neccessary to improve pastoral structures in such a way that the co-responsability of all the members of the people of God in their entirety is gradually promoted…” Benidect XV1 – Pastoral Convention of the Diocese of Rome 26 May 2009
