Darts
The first semi-final of the Francis McGirl’s Memorial Cup competition sponsored by the Aughnasheelin Gen Club was played last Friday night is Ossies, the semi-finalist were Fenagh and Shortt’s (A). It was a close and exciting encounter all the way, Shortt’s just edging it in the last fame to win it by (5) games to (4). A great crowd turned out to see the game, thanks to everyone who supported our raffle, thanks to Ossie for the refreshments, thanks to our ticket sellers Arlene and Catherine. The second semi-final takes place next Friday night the 17th of February between Jackie’s and McGirl’s that game will be played in Terry Shortt’s Bar, starting time 10.30pm sharp.
Church News
Confessions Saturday 12noon to 12.30pm.
2. Confirmation Saturday March 3rd at 12noon in Corlough.
3. Collectors next weekend 18th & 19th Anna Gallogly, Declan Comiskey, Joe Murphy & Louis Creamer.
4. Next Sunday 19th is Temperance Sunday. The boys & girls for confirmation will be given the pledge at both masses. As Lent begins on 22nd March it would be appropriate to take the pledge for Lent next Sunday.
Heartsafe
The church gate collection on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th February will be for the community Heartsafe. We have 9 volunteers being trained on Saturday 11th Feb. There will be another date for training in the next few weeks so please give your name to Anne Prior 0879941193 or Marcella McKiernan 0876962928. We thank you for your continued support.
Ballinamore Bridge Club
The results of the bridge from thursday the 9th are as follows;
1. carrie maroney & maureen dolphin
2. Fr Duffy & Paddy Joyce
3. Howard Cusack & Kevin O’Regan
4. Mary McTiernan & Mary Flynn
Bridge Continues on Thursday the 16th in the commerical at 7.30, everybody welcome
Templeport Resource Centre
A Pancake Night will be held in Templeport Resource Centre, Bawnboy on Tuesday 21st February. Pancakes will be served from 9pm till 10pm. Dancing from 10pm with music by Country Sensations. Proceeds in aid of Day Centre. Please support. Any queries please contact Kathleen on 087-7921683 087-7921683 or Ann on 087-2857471 087-2857471
Ballinamore Musical Society
‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’
We are into the final 10 days of rehearsals for the wonderful Musical ‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’ due to be staged from Friday Feb 24th to March 3rd in Ballinamore Community Centre. With a cast of almost 40, you can be sure of a feast of delightful choruses, hilarious comedy and foot-tapping choreography. See you there!
Thank You!
A big ‘Thank You’ to all those who have already sent in sponsorship for our Musical – and a gentle reminder to anyone else who would like to have their name included in the sponsorship listing on our programmes – cut off date is Wed 15th Feb,
Ballinamore Active Age
The group enjoyed a very interesting and informative talk last week by Kelly Dukes on the care of our feet. We look forward to having Michelle Fanning again at our next meeting on Tuesday February 16th at 3pm in Trathnona Community centre. All welcome.
Tickets for Eucharistic Congress Mass.Parishioners are been offered a unique opportunity to attend the closing Mass of the 50th International Eucharistic Congress. The Congress will take place in Dublin from Sunday 10th June to Sunday 17th June. While most Congress events will take place in the RDS,the closing Mass is scheduled to be celebrated in Croke Park on 17th June. Our parish has been allocated 14 tickets for this very special occasion. Parishioners interested in being included in draw for tickets are asked fill in form available in church porch at weekend masses or contact your Parish Council Representative before Friday, 17th February, giving their names and phone numbers. Successful applicants will be required to pay €10 for the ticket. We hope to provide transport in conjunction with the other parishes in our Pastoral Area. People who wish to attend the Congress in the RDS during the week must register online, through the Congress web site. Here are some links: To visit the Congress web site: www.iec2012.ie To Register for Attendance: www.iec2012.ie/registration The full programme for each day is now available on the site. Log on to the Congress site Home Page (www.iec2012.ie). Then click on “2012 Congress Details”. Click on “Programme” and select “Full Programme” for the day you wish to view.
Parish Council Meeting.
A meeting of the Parish council will take place on Thursday 16th February in Fr. Heereys House at 8:30pm. All members are requested to attend.
‘Crossroads’ Youth Congress
The Youth Congress will take place on the 26th of February 2011 in St Ciarans College, Ballygawley Co Tyrone. 7 Ulster Dioceses will Work together( Kilmore , Armagh ,Derry , Clogher , Drumore , Down & Connor , Raphoe) to hold this day long event of Prayer,Talks, Workshops including Music Ministry , Drama ,Dance , Net Ministries , Siolta ,Leadership ,Love & Relationships and many many more . The Event will host two age categories Young people in secondary school & 18 plus . The Diocese will organise a bus to leave for Ballygawley on the day . For more information on all youth events please contact Clare Coyle (Diocesan Youth Worker) on 0494375004 or email youthministry@kilmorediocese.ie
BreastCheck are inviting women aged 50-64 from Leitrim for FREE mammograms. Women will receive an appointment by post to attend the BreastCheck Mobile Unit in the car park of The Bush Hotel, Carrick. BreasCheck aims to reduce the number of deaths from breast cancer by finding and treating the disease at an early stage. Further info by calling BreasCheck on Freephone 1800 45 45 55.
Drama Festival – Fantastic Value – Season Tickets @ €40 each are now on sale for eight nighs at the Annual Ballinamore Drama Festival which takes place from Sunday 4th to Sunday 11th March. Phone Maureen @ 086-1547788 086-1547788.
Seán O’Heslin’s – Scéalta na Seachtaine
Lotto Jackpot Winner
The big news this week is that our Lotto Jackpot went on Monday last. The winner was Peter Reynolds, Willowfield Road. Peter wins €5,350. Comhghairdeas Peter. The winning numbers were: 37654210. Pota Óir €2,000.
Dinner Dance – Have you your tickets?
Seachtain amháin eile!! There is just a week to go to our Dinner Dance in The Landmark Hotel, on Friday next. It promises to be a great night with the heroes of 1986 being honoured on the 25th anniversary of their Senior Championship success. Medals will also be presented to our senior footballers who won the Division 2 League and our Minor footballers who won the Minor Championship. Tickets must be booked with Anne Shanley before Wednesday next in order to have numbers ready
Bingo
We will be embarking on a new venture for the club when our Weekly Bingo commences on Tuesday March 13th in the Community Centre. This will be an important development for Bingo goers as it will be an exciting new venue. It will also be an important event for the club and hopefully will be an additional fundraiser.
Operation Transformation
Ballinamore community fitness and weight loss program continues this
week with the following activities. Male weigh in followed by
exercise class Wednesday at 8.30pm. Female weigh in followed by
fitness class Friday at 7pm. Bootcamp for all on Saturday at 9am and
community walk Sunday at 9am.
Ladies Keep Fit Classes
Keep Fit Classes in Ballinamore will continue again for another 6 weeks.
Keep fit classes will commence in Ballinamore Community Centre on Monday
20th at 8pm, Wednesday 22nd at 6.30 and 7.30 in the GAA Gym and Thursday at 7pm and 8pm. Classes will include aerobics, circuit, zumba, bums & tums etc. Costing €30 for 6 classes and the special rates apply the more classes you attend. This keep fit program is very popular in Ballinamore and the ladies really enjoy the Zumba dances and aerobic activities, while toning up, meeting others and improving their fitness. For more information contact
Michelle Fanning on 0879390980
South West College OPEN DAY
Tuesday 21st February 2012, 2pm-8pm. Dungannon, Enniskillen & Omagh Campuses. Come along and speak to staff and students about full-time further and higher education courses, including Training for Success courses. Everyone welcome! Tel 0845 603 1881 or www.swc.ac.uk
S.N. Bhrid Naofa Parent’s Association
Are organising a Used Clothes/Mobile Phone collection on Tuesday 28th February 2012. Bags may be left into the P.E. Room, Senior Girls School on Monday 27th February (7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.) and Tuesday morning 28th Feb. (9.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m.). We would appreciate your support.
Comedy in Cavan
Cavan based comedy series ‘The Begrudgers’ by Philip Doherty will be online on Monday 13th – 19th of February and we will need your votes. Please log onto www.rte.ie/storyland and show us your support – thanks
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.
Leitrim Development Company is holding a Festival Information Evening for new, existing and emerging festivals in County Leitrim on Thursday 16th February at 7:00pm in the Bush Hotel, Carrick on Shannon. The meeting will outline the types of funding available under the LEADER Programme for festivals in the county, how to apply for LEADER funding and also examine ways in which festival organisers can share information and expertise and develop key skills. All are welcome. For further information or to confirm your attendance, please contact Ashling on 071 9641770 071 9641770
