The Friendly Town - Ballinamore, Leitrim, Ireland

St Patrick’s church
Canon Michael Kelly’s anniversary mass will be at 11am on Saturday 11th Feb not 10am.
Confessions 6.45pm Saturday only.
Collectors for 11th, 12th, 18th & 19th Feb: Anna Gallogly, Declan Comaskey, Joe Murphy & Louis Creamer

Darts
The semi finals of the Francis McGirl Memorial Cup takes place over the next two weeks, all matches have been played, and the results are:
Pts
McGirl’s 95
Shortt’s (A) 82
Fenagh 74
Jackie’s 65
Shortt’s (B) 62
Ossies 57
Freddie’s 45
Drumcoura 24
In the semi’s first plays fourth and second plays third. The first semi final will be played next Friday night the 10th of February between Shortt’s (A) and Fenagh, the venue is Ossies. Starting time 10.30pm sharp. McGirl’s play Jackie’s in the second semi final on the 17th of February, the venue for that game is Terry Shortt.

Annual Drama Festival
Plans are already advanced for upcoming Festival so please keep these dates free – Sunday 4th to Sunday 11th March 2012.

St. Vincent De PauL – St. Brigid’s Conference Ballinamore want to thank all the good people who donated to our Christmas collection on the 10th & 11th Dec. 2011. Your contributions of money, toys and household items were very welcome and have been distributed to people in your local community. People’s generosity this year was fantastic and it helped to make Christmas very special for many families. We thank all of you who support us in any way. S.V.D.P. confidential mobile number is 087-9360562/087-9360562

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.

Hospice Church Gate Collection
A church gate collection will be held in aid of Northwest Hospice on the week-end of 11th & 12th February. The collection will be supervised by members of Area Community Care Committee. Permit granted.
Ballinamore Musical Society
Ballinamore Musical Society
Rehearsals are in full swing for one of the best loved musicals of all time, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers to be staged from February 24th to March 3rd in the Community Centre. It promises to be a fun-filled production of fabulous songs and impressive dance moves together with light-hearted comedy – just what we all need in the present times! Based on the film of the same name Seven Brides For Seven Brothers is all boisterous fun and romance that harkens back to the glory days of the movie musical. Some of the well known songs include Bless your beautiful hide, Wonderful day, Going courtin, Lonesome polecat and Sobbin’ women.
The members have been rehearsing diligently since long before Christmas and everyone is enjoying the fun and frolics in the run up the this eagerly awaited popular show. Watch this space for further details.

A Ballinamore women’s group are organising a weeklong trip to Dubrovnik and Medgugorge – 4 nights Dubrovnik three nights Medgugorge, leaving Dublin 27th of June. Cost €864 including airport tax, half-board in Medgugorge and B&B in a four-star Hotel in Dubrovnik. More details from Mary 0874198295 or 0877403777.

‘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.

Our visitors from Plouezec are looking forward to their visit at Easter. We are still seeking hosts for them as they really love to stay with Irish families. If you could host anyone ,young or older, please come to the Commercial Hotel on 6.2.2012 Monday night at 9pm and give your name to committee. Further information available then

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. An exciting line up of plays on offer this year.

Sean O’ Heslin’s Operation Transformation
bingo will be starting on Tuesday 13th March in the park, not Tuesday 14th February
Sean O’ Heslin’s Operation Transformation
Ballinamore community fitness and weight loss program continues this
week with the male exercise class Wednesday at 8.30pm and the female
fitness class Friday at 7pm. The Bootcamps on Saturday at 9am are
proving to be a great success. Remember all are welcome to join in on
the community walk Sunday at 9am. The fitness instructor Michelle
Fanning provides health and nutrition advice during each class. The
groups are doing very well and are enjoying the program. Well done to
the ladies who were the biggest losers this week. Anybody interested
in taking up a similar operation transformation challenge for the
length period please contact Michelle on 0879390980
Keep fit for Beginners
New low intensity keep fit classes, in Ballinamore Sean O’ Heslin’s
GAA Gym every Wednesday at 11am. Costing just €5 per class. You are
welcome to come along and join in at any time. For more information
or for your own individual class contact Michelle Fanning on 0879390980

Aughawillian Drama Troupe Play for North West Simon Community
Aughawillian Drama Troupe presents “Don’t Tell the Wife” by Sam Cree on Fri 10th Feb at 8.30pm in Aughawillian Community Centre- this 3 act comedy will have you bursting with laughter. Please support – tickets €10 can be got on the door or purchased from Mary Mc Keon, (087 7708865 087 7708865 ) Fundraising Co-Ordinator NW Simon.
Heartsafe
Last call for anyone who would like to train up for the CPR and defib training. We are arranging two dates in February so please give your name to either Anne Prior 0879941193 or Marcella McKiernan 0876962928 . Also anyone who was previously trained but didn’t keep up their validation could come back now and retrain.

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
Rinn Shannon & District Angling Club. Pike Competition held on the shores of Lough rowan [Laura lake] on Sunday 5th Feb was won by Tony Gallagher Ballinamore. Tony had a pike 21lb . The next pike shore competition is on the 4th of march at lough rowan starting time 10 o clock. Don’t be late for your membership for 2012. As the rainbow trout season opening date is Sunday 1st April. Angling Club Membership and day tickets are available from the following outlets. Peter Logan Butchers Mohil 0872488687l.John Bradshaw Furniture Dealer Mohill. Fitzpatrick’s Bar Mohill 0719631030. Shannon Tackle Jamestown co Roscommon [Terry] 0719624692. The Forge Tackle Shop Ballinamore 0719644051.

Ballinamore Whist Drive Cancelled

There will be no whist drive on the Thursday 4^th August due to the Community Centre Roof being under construction.

Ballinamore Pool League

The final standings of the Ballinamore Pool League are as follows :-
1st    Jackies (B)     34
2nd   Shortts (B)     31
3rd   P Scholar (B)  29 
4th   Bobbyjos (A)   27
5th   Shortts (A)     23  +7
6th   Ni Fionns        23  +5
7th   Freds             23  +3
8th   Bobbyjos (B)   19
9th   Jackies   (A)   16
10th P scholar (A)   0
The three teams which finished on equal points had the games between them in the League to decide their positions in the League
and the results between them were Shortts (A) 4 v Freds 1, Ni Fionns 3 v Freds 2, Shortts (A) 3 v Ni Fionns 2.
The Quarter Finals First leg for this Friday are :-
1  Jackies (B)  Home to  Bobbyjos (B)
2  Shortts (B)  Home to  Freds
3  P Scholar (B)  Home to  Ni Fionns
4  Bobbyjos (A)  Home to  Shortts (A)
Best of luck to all the teams and also there will be no game on the Friday of the Festival.

PREPARATIONS FOR BALLINAMORE ROADRACES

Preparations continue for the holding of the second Ballinamore Open 10K as part of Ballinamore Festival on Wednesday August 10^th at 7.30p.m. Registration on the evening will commence at the Sports Hall at 6.00 p.m. and there will be Under Age Races for Boys and Girls on grass at the adjacent St Felim’s Playing Field starting at 6.30.p.m.  The events will be Under 7 300m, Under 9 500m, Under 11 600m, Under 13, 600m and Under 15 800m. These races are open to all and there will be numerous prizes.

The Open 10K will be accompanied by a 5K open to all comers. Both races will, as last year, have the same start and the same finish but while the 10K goes on a circuit along the canal and the Golf Club the 5K goes directly out the Carrick on Shannon road to a turning point where it doubles back.

Entries can be made on line to www.runireland.com up to the evening of Friday August 5^th and also by post to Patricia Griffin, Aghadark, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim.  Late entries will be taken at the Sports Hall on the night of the race.  The Entry fee on line or by post is €12 for the 10K and €8 for the 5K which is also open to walkers and joggers.  All participants will receive a T shirt plus accurate chip timing. There will be numerous prizes in all categories with a draw for prizes open to fun runners/joggers. An Entry Form has been designed and copies will be available this week at  various outlets but forms are not necessary as competitors can just give their address, club (if any) and category with entry.

BENEFIT SOCIAL FOR FINTAN SMYTH – The organising committee would like to thank all those people who contributed so generously to the recent successful fundraiser for Fintan. The venue, entertainment and refreshments were provided voluntary ——–Special thanks to the Commercial hotel and the musicians who performed on the night. Thanks also to those who help spread the word especially the local media and community organisations. Finally a word of thanks to Ballinamore Credit Union, Bank of Ireland Mohill and AIB Ballinamore for their assistance. P Accounts in Ballinamore Credit Union and Bank of Ireland Mohill will remain open until the end of August

Hospice Fundraiser – A generous and giving community make it possible for the North West Hospice to provide a wonderful range of quality services and support to patients and their families in the face of terminal illness. You have an opportunity on Saturday Aug. 6^th to show your generosity to that great cause and at the same time enjoy a night of set dancing, céili and old time to the music of the renowned Annaly céili band in the community centre Aughnasheelin. Dancing 10-1. Supper served. Admission €10.00. Everyone welcome. Entire proceeds to the North West Hospice.

Ballinamore Boxing Club
Presents Skool Box Kids Gloves Summer Camp, non-contact recreational boxing programme suitable for boys/girls aged 5 – 14 year.  Have fun and learn to box, win an award.  Date: Monday 1^st – Friday 5^th August.  Venue: The Sports Complex, Ballinamore.  Time: 12pm to 2.30pm (includes 30mins snack break).  Places are limited to register/enrol please contact: Sean Crowley 086 0521757, Eugene McManus 086 3898136, Alan Halstead 087 9260652, Joseph Maguire 087 7831919.

Ballinamore Agricultural Show
 This year’s show will take place in Creamers Field, Golf Links Road on Tuesday 9^th August.  The show office at High Street will be open from Thursday 21^st July.  Schedules are now available from Show Office.

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Hurling for under 8s to under 12s – Hurling practice is being organised for under 8s to under 12s. Parents are asked to ring Paddy at 087 9528944 or Conor at 086 1706271 regarding training evenings. All equipment hurleys, helmets etc will be provided. It is hoped to get more youngsters introduced to hurling, a game that is capturing the imagination of youngsters everywhere, and it is the most Irish of sports as well.
Lotto
Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite.  Pota Óir €4,050. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40 Séamus Mac Murchaidh. Buidéal uisce beatha ó Jackie agus Catherine: Walter Sharpley.  €40 an duine: Móna Creamer, Lahard, Darren Creamer, Lahard, Catherine McTague, Jackie’s, Michelle Fleming, Kilclare, Gerrada Burns, Clenaghoo. Uimhreacha: 65207413

Congratulations to Ballinamore Senior Ladies Ceili who recently won the Connaught Fleadh and will now go forward to represent Ballinamore, Leitrim and Connaught in the all Ireland to be held in Cavan at the end of august. Well done to Sinead Earley, Edel Farrelly, Vanessa Martin, Maria o Reilly, Erin Gilheaney, Sarah Sweeney, Michelle Reynolds and Orla Murphy 

Church news

Collectors for next weekend 30^th 31^st July.  Philip Murphy & John Conway & Pat Ferguson & Dan Gallogly. No mass Saturday morning. Wedding mass 1pm

Fancy Dress Friday 12th August
 
The 2011 adult over 18 or nearest offer fancy dress parade starts 9pm 12.08.11 with registration in the hall free of charge with tea and sandwiches served nearby, up the town. Usual categories will be judged from best dressed to lest dressed and from half dressed to undressed.  This year a new award will be given to the group who qualify as the
leader group of the parade, to qualify they must be visually stunning, bright and light emitting, pyrotechnics would be an advantage as would a musical ability and able to play and supply their own drums unaided, a marching band would have an obvious advantage here or even a band sitting on the back of a lorry, fuelled up, mechanically sound and
roadworthy. Applicants please use your initiative as the prize at stake will be worth it, yes the winning group judged in a hurry will in fact win the prize of leading the fancy dress parade. Canvassing will disqualify usually but in this case it will qualify and is encouraged.
A word of warning this year that only those in fancy dress will be allowed in the fancy dress parade, so spectators please stay out of it as a follow on “couldn’t be bothered parade” will start almost immediately, please obey the Stewarts who will follow on in close
succession with the ‘stewards parade’, no dogs or wild limousine heifers will be allowed in the hall weather permitting unless on a leash. The tea and sandwiches will be egg and onion, half with mustard half without bread some with butter some with jam and a sprig of
parsley on them all, no exceptions, the fancy dress parade may contain nuts, you won’t find it now, it’s on next month and your man from New Zealand who reads the Sun, spots says it’ll take up for the festival.
 

APOSTOLIC CHURCH GATE COLLECTION

Will be held next weekend 30^th & 31^st July.  We would appreciate your support.  All donations go directly to the foreign missions.

“Tommy Fleming will perform a concert in St Michael’s Church, Cootehill, Co. Cavan on Friday, 11th November at 8pm. Tickets for this eagerly awaited concert are on sale now costing €30. There are a limited number of Tickets, so don’t leave it too late. Profits after the concert will go to two Irish Charities, Trocaire and Haven (Haiti). For more information please contact John Freeman on 087 756 4056. Thanks for your support.”

Pilgrimage to the Fatima: 23rd – 28th August 2011, direct flight from Dublin, Spiritual Director Fr Kevin Smith. For booking and information contact  049 4336291/ 087 2549960  begin_of_the_skype_highlighting/ 087 2549960      

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.

Ballinamore Family Festival 7^th August to the 14th
The eagerly awaited festival will soon be upon us.  All the usual quality events to make sure everyone will enjoy this year’s festival.  The much loved Fun Fair will be in Seddie McGovern’s yard with all the customary entertainment and fun.  We look forward to seeing all the visitors and locals alike, with fingers crossed and hope for reasonable weather! 

Summer Exhibition in Solas Art Centre

Friday, July 15 at 7:30pm
Location: Solas Art Gallery, (Upstairs in the Four Seasons Flower Shop) Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim

As we head into the summer season, there are plenty of activities and events that encourage us to make the most of the warm evenings and longer daylight hours.

July sees the opening of the summer exhibition at the Solas Art Gallery in Ballinamore on Fri 15th July. There are many contrasting styles and techniques in this collection which showcases a wide range of work in various media by both members and non-members. The resul…t is a truly vibrant and exciting exhibition.

For example, both Freda O’Keeffe’s exquisitely executed “Blue Iris”, and Ted Crompton’s intense and dramatic “Floods of Feb 2000” provide a wonderful demonstration of the versatility of the ever popular watercolour medium. While the superb realism of Tony Gunning’s “Blue Door” invites the viewer to reach towards the canvas, as though the door may be pushed open from within the painting. Local artist Colleen Quinn has produced several stunning pastel pieces for the exhibition which capture the very essence of the summer season, such as the wonderfully warm and gentle “Walking Prince”. Photography is also well represented in this summer show, with many local scenes including Jennifer Richardson’s beautiful “Reflections” The exhibition is completed by some engaging sculpture pieces by Caroline Rock, thus ensuring that there is something to suit every taste in this fascinating collection of work.

The exhibition will be opened by Jackie Maguire, County Manager, Leitrim County Council. It is a measure of her interest in promoting the arts in the County that she has found time in her busy schedule to open the Solas Summer Exhibition. Also having a personal interest in art she feels that” Art is what you like, whatever the type”, very appropriate considering there will be over 70 different pictures on view.

The exhibition opens on Fri 15th July at 7.30pm and runs until 10th Aug. All are welcome to come along on opening night and enjoy a summer evening at the gallery where there will be the opportunity to meet many of the artists while enjoying some wine and light refreshments. Alternatively, the exhibition may be viewed at any time during gallery opening hours, mon-sat, 10-6pm. The Solas gallery is located above The Four Seasons flower shop on the main street in Ballinamore town centre. For further information regarding the exhibition, or if you wish to enquire about gallery opening times, membership, vouchers etc. please contact Gail or Ben at the gallery on 071 9644210, email info@solasart.ie or look at the website

Church News

No mass Saturday morning

No confessions on Saturday

Collectors for next weekend 16^th & 17^th Damien O’Brien & Andy O’Rourke Mickey Dolan, Liam McGovern.

Belfast Walkers: Those who are able to offer a bed for the night to them, hand in your name this week & the number you will take.

Work is about to start on replacing the brick on the bell tower.  As you know chips are breaking off and the only solution is to replace the brick. The community Centre has also to be reslated, work on that will begin soon.

Job Seeking Skills Course

County Leitrim Job Club will be running a Job seeking skills course in Ballinamore Vocational School commencing on Monday 18^th July and running for four weeks.  The course covers all aspects of job seeking (including basic computer skills) and runs 10am to 1pm, Mon-Friday.  An attendance allowance is available to participants on this programme. If you would like to reserve a place or require any further information, please contact Martina or Mary at Leitrim Development Company 071 9641770/ 9641851 or email leitrimjobclub@ldco.ie
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VHI Cúl Camp in Ballinamore

The Cúl Camps bring great enjoyment to boys and girls each year and this year the VHI Cúl Camp will be on in Ballinamore from 15-19 August. An added part of the week this year is that there will be some coaching “as Gaeilge” for each group. So if your children can’t make it to the Gaeltacht they will at least hear some Gaeilge while at the Camp. It is a great introduction to Gaelic games, football and hurling. To book go to Leitrim GAA website at leitrimgaa.ie
Lotto – Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Heritage Bar. Pota Óir €3,950. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40 Margaret McKeon. Buidéal uisce beatha ó Freddie agus Karen: Peter Reynolds  €40 an duine: Aoife Cunningham, Swanlinbar, Mel Duignan, Killaneen, Hugh McTague Jnr, John Harte, Aindrias Ó Dubhthaigh,  Uimhreacha: 54106327

Fancy Dress Friday 12th August
 
The 2011 adult over 18 or nearest offer fancy dress parade starts 9pm
12.08.11 with registration in the hall free of charge with tea and
sandwiches served nearby, up the town. Usual categories will be judged
from best dressed to lest dressed and from half dressed to undressed.
This year a new award will be given to the group who qualify as the
leader group of the parade, to qualify they must be visually stunning,
bright and light emitting, pyrotechnics would be an advantage as would
a musical ability and able to play and supply their own drums unaided,
a marching band would have an obvious advantage here or even a band
sitting on the back of a lorry, fuelled up, mechanically sound and
roadworthy. Applicants please use your iniative as the prize at stake
will be worth it, yes the winning group judged in a hurry will in fact
win the prize of leading the fancy dress parade. Canvassing will
disqualify usually but in this case it will qualify and is encouraged.
A word of warning this year that only those in fancy dress will be
allowed in the fancy dress parade, so spectators please stay out of it
as a follow on “couldn’t be bothered parade” will start almost
immediately, please obey the Stewarts who will follow on in close
succession with the ‘stewards parade’, no dogs or wild limousine
heifers will be allowed in the hall weather permitting unless on a
leash. The tea and sandwiches will be egg and onion, half with mustard
half without bread some with butter some with jam and a sprig of
parsley on them all, no exceptions, the fancy dress parade may contain
nuts, you won’t find it now, it’s on next month and your man from new
Zealand who reads the Sun, spots says it’ll take up for the festival.
 

Leitrim County Council in conjunction with Leitrim Warmer Homes are currently implementing a further roll out of the Community Smoke Alarm Scheme. – Under this Scheme arrangements will be made for the supply and the installation of two smoke alarms. The Scheme applies to privately owned houses.  If you think this Scheme applies to your household or you are aware of a household who you feel should be considered under the Scheme, you should complete a nomination form and return it for assessment to the address given below. Nomination Forms and full particulars for the above Scheme can be obtained from the Michelle Reynolds Telephone:  (071) 9650496 Email to mreynolds@leitrimcoco.ie or are available on our Website at www.leitrimcoco.ie.

Ballinamore Tidy Town News –
The judging for the Tidy Towns Competition takes place during June, July and August.  The committee would like some more volunteers on board.  If you have a spare hour or two could you contact Tommy Dolan 086 817 1587   or Kay Maguire 96 44013.

South Leitrim West Cavan Vintage Tractor Club
Are holding their annual tractor Run in aid of local charities on Sunday 17^th July.  Bucket collection will take place after 11.30am mass in St Patrick’s church.  Your support would be gratefully appreciated

 Alan Martin is going to South Africa on the Niall Mellon Township
Trust in November and is doing a parachute jump on August 14th as part
of his fundraising for it. Anybody who wants to sponsor him there are sponsorship cards in Priors, Smyth’s and the Poor Scholar or on mycharity.ie .If anybody has any questions you can contact Alan at 086 6005308″.

Peace Walkers – As you have seen over the past few weeks we are expecting our friends from Belfast shortly as they walk in pilgrimage from Belfast to Knock over 5 days. They will be coming into Ballinamore on Thursday 21st July and you are invited to come and join in the celebration of their Mass in the church on that evening, an occasion that those of who have been there before will know is a wonderful experience of the joy and celebration of the Eucharist. It is hoped that as many as possible will be there to show the support of the community as they journey on to Knock. If you can give any or even one of the walkers a bed for the night it would be much appreciated .After walking all the way from Clones they will be in need of a good nights rest. Please contact 071 9644800 or 087 9610911, leave your name and number if you can help in any way.

Pool League News
With two rounds of the league left to play, things could’nt be any closer and the standings are as follows :-
 Jackies (B)     24
Bobbyjo’s (A) 24
Shortts (B)    24
Freds            21
P Scholar (B) 20
Ni Fionns       18
Shortts (A)    17
Jackies (A)    16
Bobbyjo’s (B) 12
P Scholar (A)  0
 The Dolan/Rehill Memorial Shield will be taking place in Shortts on Sunday 24th July from 5 o’clock sharp and is open to all the pool players in the League,  
1st prize of €200 + trophy + Shield
Runner-up  €100 + Trophy
3rd Placed  €25 each
So if you want a few extra Euro’s for the Festival and to get your name on this prized Shield, come along all are welcome.

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.

“Tommy Fleming will perform a concert in St Michael’s Church, Cootehill, Co. Cavan on Friday, 11th November at 8pm. Tickets for this eagerly awaited concert are on sale now costing €30. There are a limited number of Tickets, so don’t leave it to late. Profits after the concert will go to two Irish Charities, Trocaire and Haven (Haiti). For more information please contact John Freeman on 087 756 4056. Thanks for your support.”

ATHLETIC CLUB
Some of our members who qualified from Connacht for the All Ireland in Tullamore. The Walking events will be on July 23rd. The next major activity for the club will be the Festival 10K and 5K Roadraces on Wednesday August 10th. There will also be short races on the St Felim’s track for younger age groups that evening prior to the big race. All runners, joggers and walkers welcome that evening.