All Ireland Glory for Mc Cartin SD
Following the CRN All Ireland Irish Dancing Championships held recently in the City West Hotel and Conference Centre local dance school the Mc Cartin SD recorded a massive success collecting 75 medals in both solo and Ceili competitions. The six day Championship brought in excess of 3,000 dancers together from across Ireland and overseas. The following pupils from the Mc Cartin SD figured amongst the winners:
Ella Galligan Maguire, Drumreilly, Cillian Cullen, Aughnasheelin, Marese Masterson, Carrigallen, Grainne Reynolds, Aughnasheelin, Deirbhile Currid, Aughavas, Louise Cafferty, Gorvagh, James Lennon, Fenagh, Tom Gilheany, Fenagh, Helen O Rourke, Corlough, Ónisia Mimna, Drumreilly, Kate Gilheany, Fenagh, Shane Mc Gourty, Mohill, Niamh Donegan, Drumreilly, Orla Kiernan, Carrigallen, Laura Gill, Cloone, Dawn Hackett, Bornacoola, Abigael Pierce, Drumeela, Megan Doonan, Corlough, Sinead Mc Govern, Drumreilly, Caoimhe Gaffney, Drumreilly, Eoghan Keegan, Cloone, Laura Keegan, Fenagh, Blaithin Donohoe, Newtowngore, Grainne Donegan, Drumreilly, Paula Mc Partland, Killdallen, Ciara Gaffney, Drumreilly, Conor Gaffney Drumreilly.
The Mc Cartin SD had further success in the Ceili Championships taking two silver and a 4th placing in the Under 18, Under 12 and under 9, 8 hand Ceili competitions respectively. Dancing in the winning teams were Tadhg Murray, Drumreilly, Sinead Maguire, Drumreilly, Ciara and Conor Gaffney, Drumreilly, Blaithin Donohoe, Newtowngore, Owen and Paula Mc Partland, Killdallen, Eoghan Keegan, Cloone, Ciarán and Conor Cullen, Aughnasheelin, Ellen Keegan, Cloone, Megan Doonan, Corlough, Aoife and Cormac Sammon, Aughnasheelin, Shannon Edwards, Newtowngore, Grainne Reynolds, Aughnasheelin, Cillian Cullen, Aughnasheelin, Ónisia Mimna, Drumreilly, Rachel Mc Intyre, Aughavas, Kate Gilheany, Fenagh, Deirbhile Currid, Aughavas, Edel Kiernan, Carrigallen, Ella Galligan Maguire, Drumreilly. Congratulations to the winning pupils and their teacher Karl Mc Cartin ADCRN on this recent success
Ballinamore Pool News
The Final of the Looby Cup was played on Thursday last and a very good crowd weren’t disappointed because it went all the way to the last game,
and each of the games could of gone either way. Congrats to both teams on giving us some very good games and also thanks to our hosts Bobbyjo’s.
Results were as follows :-
Adrian Smith(Ni Fionns) 1 v Michael Walsh(Freds) 2
Paul Prior(Ni Fionns) 2 v Devon Creamer(Freds) 0
Cillian Cronin(Ni Fionns) 2 v Brian Cribbon(Freds) 0
John Kavanagh(Ni Fionns) 0 v Freddie Walsh(Freds) 2
Darryl Mc Farland(Ni Fionns) 2 v Gerry Farry(Freds) 0
The League starts this Friday Night and all the fixtures have been left into the pubs, please try our best to be in early and all games most be under way at the very latest 11 o’clock otherwise games can be claimed. We have also decided to not sell cards throughout the League and instead we are asking each player to contribute €10 and this will allow all the players into a Draw at the end of the League where you could win some nice prizes, each team captain will be responsible for collecting this and most be got before the 3rd starts.
Best of luck to all the teams.
Church News
Confessions Sat 12 noon – 12.30pm
Pastoral Centre, Cavan Wed 25th at 7.45pm Abbot Mark Hederman of Glenstall Abbey will give a talk on ‘the Problems & Opportunities facing Faith today’.
Kilmore Lourdes Pilgrimages starts next Fri Keep the sick in your prayers
First Holy Communion at 10am Mass in Aughnasheelin next Sunday.
We congratulate the boys & girls who received first Holy Communion last week & the young people who received Confirmation on Friday.
If you would like the Baptism of your bady announced in the Newsletter send a email to churchnotes@hotmail.com
Collectors for weekend 21st & 28th May and 4th & 11th June – Gerry McCartin & John Curran & John O’Connell & David McBrien.
The Congress Bell arrives this Wed evening. Our volunteers will receive it from Drumreilly at Aughoo around 7.30pm & carry it to the church here. At 9pm there will be a liturgy of welcome by the parishioners. On Thurs 26th at 8am the volunteers will leave the church & carry the bell to meet volunteers from Aughawillan out the Swanlinbar Rd. People are welcome to take part in even a part of the walking. Meeting of volunteers & those involved in the Liturgy will take place in the church this Tuesday 9pm.
The NEWSLETTER is firstly for church notices. Notices advertising activities by individuals for profit will not be accepted. Activities of any sort that make it difficult for those involved to attend Mass Saturday evening or Sunday, if they so wish, will not be accepted. Keep notices short otherwise they may have to be shortened.
Lizzie Canning R.I.P. –
Lizzie Canning No 6 Lahard, Ballinamore, died in St Patricks Hospital Carrick on Shannon on the 25th April. She was in her 86th year. Sympathy is extended to her sister Mary and all her relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Ballinamore Area Senior Citizens Social
A social for all Senior Citizens of the area will take place next Wednesday night May 25th at 9pm in Tráthnóna Community Centre. Looking forward to seeing you all there for a great night of music and dancing. Refreshments will be served.
Baby Massage
Baby massage class starting in Ballinamore town Friday 3rd June for four weeks 10.30am-11.30am (subject to numbers). Suitable for babies from 6 weeks + and parent (mum and/or dad). Baby massage benefits your baby through relaxation, relief, stimulation and bonding. Touch is one of the most significant and nurturing early experience you baby will have. Baby massage greatly enhance the early bonding relationship between parent/caregiver and baby. Cost is per person/couple and baby. Price includes handouts, oils and book on infant massage. Please note most private health insurance companies reimburse up to 100% of the cost. For more information please contact Eimear on 087 7588151
Catholic Singles
Is an organisation which helps single adult Catholics of all ages meet, either one to one or through social events. Please tel. 0161 941 3498, visit the website www.catholicsingles.org.uk or email info@catholicsingles.org.uk
Ballinamore Childcare Ltd. An Naíonra, Ballinamore Childcare Ltd. are having an open week from 6th to 10th of June. The service will welcome visitors who wish to view the service in action between 9 till 12.30 on those days. Parents wishing to use the service for their children should note that we accommodate children aged between 2. 10 months and school going age. ECCE free pre-school year applies to children with birthdates between (2nd February 2007 and 30th June 2008)Tá Fáilte Roimhe thig An Naíonra an seachtain sin.
Music Concert for Longford Hospice – The Norwegian choir “Sang Koret Fjelljom” will visit Ireland for the first time on Thursday June 2nd at 8pm. The name of the choir “Sang Koret Fjelljom” means ‘The sound from the mountains’. They are a mixed choir of approx 28 men and women. Choir conductor Martin Bredin has prepared a programme of a wide variety of songs: Norwegian, Swedish, Irish and England/America. They will be joined on the evening by Longford County Choir and StMel’s Cathedral choir conducted by Fintan Farrelly. A great night’s entertainment is guaranteed. Venue St Mel’s Centre Longford. Tickets €5 all proceeds to Longford Hospice. Following on from the concert we will entertain our Norwegian friends with a night of Irish music, song and dance in the Longford Arms Hotel beginning at 8pm on Friday 3rd June. The finest talent from Longford including champion dancer Justin Maguire. There is no entry fee and all are welcome.
Lollipop Kids
lollipop Kids (Ballinamore Childcare Ltd) are now taking bookings for September 2011 for children who are 2 years 10 months on 1st September 2011. We are also providing places under the ECCE scheme. If your child is going to school in September 2012 and born between 2/2/07 and 30/6/08 they are entitled to avail of the FREE preschool year. We are going to have an Open Week from Monday 30th May to Friday 3rd June. For enquiries or bookings phone playgroup leader on 071 9644904.
ONE DAY RETREATS TO LOUGH DERG -
Places are still available on the following days: 23rd, 24th, 28th, 29th & 30th May. Cost: €30 includes boat fare and a light lunch. THREE DAY PILGRIMAGE - You may begin your pilgrimage on any day of the week from Wednesday 1st June until Saturday 13th August. Cost: €55 includes boat fare and accommodation.
For bookings or further information Visit: www.loughderg.org
Email: info@loughderg.org. Tel: 071 9861518 (from N.I. 028 686 32391)
Seachtain Oscailte-Open Week (6th – 10th June) An Naíonra,
Cluichí don Deireadh Seachtaine
Under 16 game on Monday in Aughawillan against Garadice Gaels at 7.30
Female fitness classes – Female fitness classes are starting Monday next the 23rd of May in Ballinamore Sean O’Heslin’s GAA Gym, from 8-9pm, everybody welcome. There is also the option of a weigh in from 7.30 before the class. The classes are suitable for all fitness levels, and will include various activities to help you tone up, lose weight, increase your flexibility and socialise with others. . If you know of anyone interested in getting fit: friends, sister, mother, please let them know.
Hurling – Under 10, under 12 and under 14 training every Monday evening at 7.00pm.
Lotto – Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Pota Óir €3,600. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40 Mick Quinn, Drumlonan, Lahard. Buidéal vodka ó Ossie Costello: Mary Harte. €40 an duine: Breege Farrelly, Ardrum, Kevin Turbitt, Dún na Bó, Conor McGrath, Killaneen, Ruairí Sullivan (on line entry), Timmy Winters.. Uimhreacha: 74156320
Get LeiTRIM Fit for Work is a unique initiative for people who currently find themselves unemployed and are interested in fitness, eating healthier and getting job seeking advice all in one over a 6 week period. We are looking for 16 leaders who can lead the way in participating in a programme geared at beginners and improvers in fitness. Closing date for applications is May 25th. 2011. Further information from 071 9650496/9650498 or www.leitrim.ie or www.leitrimsports.ie.
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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.
