Bee Keeping Classes
Anyone wishing to take a Bee Keeping Beginners Class?  These classes are being held        Centre Mohill over the winter month.  To book a place now phone 086 3217693

Keeping Fit in Leitrim
Do you want to get fit, have some fun and enjoy Leitrim’s stunning scenery at leisurely pace? Why not take part in “Outdoor Fitness” a 6 week programme spread over 3 months, with hill walking the 1^st Sunday of each month and orienteering the 3^rd Sunday of each month. The hill walking events will take place in Leitrim on Sunday 5^th September, Sunday 3^rd October, and Sunday 7^th November, meeting and registration at Manorhamilton Castle and Heritage Centre, Leitrim and @10.30am.on these dates. The Orienteering events will take place in Lough Key Forest and Activity Park in Roscommon, on Sunday 19^th September, Sunday 17 October, and Sunday 21^st November, meeting and registration at @10.30am. Information Evening on Wednesday 1^st September at 7pm in the Council Offices, Carrick on Shannon. Anybody or groups interested, in participating in these two exciting programmes, please contact Leitrim Sports Partnership on 071 9650498 or email sports@leitrimcoco.ie”“Leitrim Sports Partnership has delighted to offer women the opportunity to take part in a 6 week custom designed exercise project. The project will offer women one hour pool time and one hour studio time on alternate weeks in the Aura Leitrim Leisure Facility in Carrick on Shannon. The pool time will be split into 2 half hour sessions – 30 minutes swimming lesson, 30 minutes aquafit.  The studio time will also be split into 2 half hour sessions, 30 minutes Pilates and 30 minutes aerobics. The programme is being funded under the Irish Sports Council’s Women in Sport initiative and so the fee to participants is minimal at just € 3 per week.  It will commence on Wednesday 15^th September at 12pm and will run for 6 weeks, it will run each Wednesday morning.  Applications are being welcomed from women who are unemployed or working on a part-time basis.  An Open Evening for registration is being held on 8^th September at 7pm in the Council Offices, Carrick on Shannon. For further information please contact the Leitrim Sports Partnership on 071 9650498 or by email sports@leitrimcoco.ie”

Cavan People with Disabilities in Ireland is holding a meeting in the Farnham Arms Hotel at 4pm on September 1st. If you are a person with a disability, carer or organisation you are heartily welcome to attend.CEO of PWDI will attend, Morgan McKnight. If you have any  access issues do contact the following, Dermot Hayes Network Support Officers of PWDI, 087 9038002.

Rehab Church Gate Collections play an very important part in the Rehab fundraising calendar. All monies raised go towards priority projects which include National Learning Network and RehabCare in the county. These centres make a real difference to the lives of those using them by supporting each person to achieve their own individual goals. Rehab Annual Church Gate Collection 2010 will take place on 28th/29th August. Please support.

A Sense of Place Exhibition
The ‘Support for the Protestant Community Programme’ which is part financed by the European Regional Development Fund through the EU Programme for Peace and Reconciliation managed by the Special EU Programmes Body and a part of the County Leitrim Peace III Partnership Phase 1 Action Plan (Priority 1.1) launches a significant Exhibition:  ‘A Sense of Place’ and Cultural Evening on Friday 20^th August at 7.30pm, Ramada Hotel Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim.
The Cultural Evening includes a number of musical performances by local groups as well as Session Beat, which perform traditional Scottish and Irish music.   ‘A Sense of Place’ Exhibition, is the result of a creative storytelling project which presents a glimpse of personal, family and community history of minority faith, capturing colourful characters,  important events and both the  individual and collective ‘sense of place’ in the County. This exhibition will be available for viewing in Ballinamore Library from the afternoon of Monday August 23^rd until Tuesday August 31^st.  Opening hours are Mon, Wed & Fri; 10.00 – 5.30; Tues & Thur; 10.00 – 8pm; Sat 10.00 – 5.00 pm.  Further information can be sought from Mary Conefrey, Assistant Librarian, email mconefrey@leitrimcoco.ie or telephone 071 9645567.

Silver Jubilee Celebrations Congrats to Fr. Tom McManus on his Silver Jubilee. To mark the occasion mass will be said in Corlough at 8p.m. on Wednesday 25th with tea/refreshments in Corlough Hall afterwards. All are welcome.

Knock Marriage Introductions Bureau aim to introduce people considering marriage to a suitable partner. Why not consider applying? Further Info: 094 – 9375960 or visit www.knockmarriagebureau.co

Please note that the dates of the West of Ireland Pilgrimage to the Holy Land originally advertised ex. Knock for September have been changed. The flight now leaves ex. Dublin (free coach from Knock Airport) from October 22^nd to November 1^st 2010. Cost for 11 days €1095. Further information from Nancy Surlis 086-8185153. West of Ireland Pilgrimage to Fatima ex. Knock Oct. 7-15. Cost (full board): €799 (insurance, if required, extra). Further information from Nancy Surlis 086-8185153

Conference on Suicide:

Living Links Cavan are organising a Conference highlighting Suicide. It takes place on Saturday 18th September in the Cavan Crystal Hotel, from 10.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Everyone Welcome. For more information please contact 0860235414.

Renew Your Wedding Vows: 
Marriage Encounter offers an opportunity for married couples of all ages with a stable relationship to enrich their marriage and renew their vows. During a weekend  (Friday 8pm to Sunday 5pm) couples explore, in complete privacy, how to come to a deeper mutual understanding of each other. The dates for the next Marriage Encounter weekends are  24th-26th September, Dromantine Conference Centre, Newry and 26th – 28th November 2010. The Lake Hotel, Killarney, Co. Kerry Phone: 028 90 626503 or 02871350612 Early booking is advised.

The National Grandparents Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday 12th September. Further details at www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.com

church News
Fr. Heerey will be away for the next two weeks.
There will be NO weekday masses this week.

Ballinamore BOYS’ N.S. will not reopen until Wed 1st September due to electrical works not being completed on time.  Please pass this change of date onto all your friends. 

STUDY THEOLOGY FROM HOME: The Dominicans are offering a full programme, designed especially for lay people who may have no previous academic experience but who wish to learn more about their faith. Contact: 01 4048124 or email: enquiries@prioryinstitute.com

Ballinamore Post Primary Schools

School will reopen on Friday 27th August for First Years.

Monday 30th August for 1st, 3rd and 5th Years.Tuesday 31st for all students.

Church of Ireland
The Church of Ireland, Church Street, Ballinamore, Sunday service is at 12.15pm every Sunday except on the 4^th Sunday which is held in Drumreilly Church, Drumreilly.

SOUTH WEST COLLEGE INFORMATION DAYS – Tuesday 24^th August (10am-4pm) at Dungannon, Enniskillen & Omagh Campuses. Thursday 26^th August (6pm-9pm) at Cookstown, Dungannon, Enniskillen & Omagh Campuses
Tel: 0845 603 1881              Visit: www.swc.ac.uk

“Childminding Quality Awareness Programme” 11 hour training on topics of relevance – Sat 4th Sept and Sat 18th Sept 10am to 4pm. Completion of this training is one method of qualifying for a €1000 Development Grant. Contact Orla 086 1919283/9640870 to secure place before Wed 1st Sept. Cost €35 Place: Food Hub, Drumshanbo.

The monthly meetings of the women’s group resumes on September 1st at 8pm in Tráthnóna. New members welcome. Member and non members are reminded that the bus going to Kilkenny leaves at 12.30pm on Friday 27th of august from the square.

Leitrim Sports Partnership are delighted to offer women the opportunity to take part in a 6 week custom designed exercise project in the Aura Leitrim Leisure Ck., which will include swimming; aquafit; Pilates; aerobics. It will commence on Wed 15th Sept at 12noon and costs €3 per week. An Open Evening for registration is being held on 8th Sept at 7pm in Council Offices, Ck.  Applications are being welcomed from women who are unemployed or working on a part-time basis. Further info:  9650498 or email sports@leitrimcoco.ie    

Sean O’Heslins -  Seálta ná Seachtaine 
Ballinamore Harvest Jamboree   - Just a week to go to the Jamboree Weekend.  The American Tea Party takes place on Saturday next. If you have not been asked to join a table, please contact Peter Reynolds, Helena D’Arcy, Helen Harte or Celia Donohoe. There will be music and dancing on the night and if you are not taking part in the tea party you can still come to the dance which will follow the Tea Party. Music will be provided by Lovebug. 

Big coaching event in the Park – Sean O’Heslin’s are looking for more club members, boys and girls from 11-15 years of age to partake in the two day coaching summer camp on the 25th and 26th August in the Park from 10am to 5pm. All food and refreshments will be provided free of charge. Anyone interested in more details please ring 087 6846578 as places are limited.

Lotto – Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite.  Pota Óir  €3,450. Duaiseanna for those present on last Monday night: €40 Hugh McTague Jnr. €20 an duine ó Terry agus Agnes Shortt: Philip Farrelly agus Aodhán Mac Samhráin  €40 an duine: Noel Sweeney, Aghadark, Kevin Turbitt, Dún na Bó, Andrew Burns, Clenaghoo, Margaret Flanagan, Church St, Síle O’ Dowd, Mayo. Uimhreacha: 56312407

Céilí in the Park! – All of you who have ever been to a Céilí will enjoy a great night at the Fíor Céilí in the Marquee in the Park on next Friday night 27 August.  Dancing is from 9.30 to 12.30, Admission is €8 with tea and treats thrown in. Music by the Tara Céilí Band. Don’t miss  a great night.

ATHLETIC CLUB
This weekend a number of our members are competing in the HSE Sponsored National Community Games at Athlone IT. This is the last national event of the current track and field season and the athletes concerned will have a number of weeks rest before cross country begins in October.

SPORTS HALL
With the longer nights fast approaching bookings will be taken from next week for the use of the Sports Hall during September and October. The Winter Season programme will, as usual, commence at the beginning of November.

Ballinamore Boxing Club

New season starts Tuesday 7^th Sept, enrolment on Thursday 26^th Aug between 8 – 9pm in LaNua, Main St.  boys and girls from 10yrs up are very welcome.

Children’s Eye Screening.
A Special Eye screening programme will run for all children/teenagers for the month of September at our clinic in Ballinamore. The campaign is designed to offer a 6 point screening process to children of school-going age to detect
early signs of vision problems in children.  It is a more thorough and detailed screening than the screening available in the national schools. It also reduces the waiting time currently experienced by parents for children’s eye screening through the HSE and schools. It is hoped that all parents will become aware of the importance of early visual screening of children. Early detection can prevent many problems later on in life. Researchers agree that many
learning difficulties experienced by children have links to visual deficiencies.
This programme is strictly by appointment only and a full visual report will be given to all parents. If you require further information, or if you wish to make
an appointment please contact 071-9169090/ 087-6188763.  Eilis Dolan
BSc(Optom) F.A.O

Charity Cycle Fun Day
in aid of The Holy Family School, Cootehill. It takes place on Saturday, 11th September next and covers 3 distances. Full details on www.breffniwheelers.com or contact Barry 086 0255653 Ciaran 087 2932677 Kevin 086 8520634

 FIOR  CEILI

All welcome to Ceili on the 27^th August 2010 in the Marquee at the Sean O Heslin GAA grounds in Ballinamore. 9.30pm – 12.30am. Music by the Tara Ceili Band.  Admission € 8.00. Refreshments served. Fundraiser for the Sean O Heslin GAA.