SCOIL CHLANN NAOFA, BALLINAMORE are accepting applications for admission to our school for the 2025/2026 school year. Please contact 071 964 5001 or email school info@scoilchlannnaofa.com for enrolment pack. Thank you
OUGHTERAGH / DRUMREILLY LOWER PARISH NEWSLETTER
25th Christmas Day, 26th St Stephen, 27th St John Apostle 28th The Holy Innocents
Office Phone: 071 9644039
Office Hours: Wed & Thurs Closed Mon, Tues & Fri emails & messages
BALLINAMORE - St PATRICKS CHURCH: Mass Sat & Sun 11am, Wed 23rd 7pm, Christmas Eve 9:30pm, Christmas Day 12pm, Thurs & Fri 9am
Confessions Available: Saturdays after the 11am Mass in Ballinamore Church, and on request at any time.
RECENT DEATHS: We pray for Joey Smith (High Street),Lynette Dooner (Lahard) and all the souls of the faithful departed, may their souls and the souls of all the Faithful departed Rest in Peace.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2025:
Confirmation: will be celebrated Sat 15th of March in Ballinamore Church @ 11am.
First Holy Communion: Aughawillan: Sun 4th May @ 9.45am. Ballinamore: Sat 17th May @ 12pm. And Aughnasheelin: Sun 18th May @ 12 pm.
BOOKING ANNIVERSARIES MASSES: As you are aware we have shared mass intentions in our churches at the weekends. We try to limit the number of intentions to a maximum of three. To maintain this arrangement please book anniversary masses well in advance of your preferred time. Priests are allowed one mass stipend or donation per day, when we have shared intentions the extra donation is sent to retired or missionary Priests, who celebrate the extra Masses. Please book your Masses via email ballinamore@kilmorediocese.ie or phone 071 964 4039
AUGHNASHEELIN CHOIR are looking for an organist. If you or anyone you know might be interested please contact Cait on 087 212 3703 or Sheila on 087 652 7815. New choir members always welcome.
POKER CLASSIC: will be held on Fri. 27th Dec. at 9pm in Jackie's, Lakeland Bar, Ballinamore. Admission is €25. Refreshments & Raffle. Proceeds to Ballinamore Nursing Unit Patient Comfort Fund. Info call Catriona 086 160 3393.
BALLINAMORE WHIST DRIVE: first Thurs of each month at 8:30pm in the Island Theatre. New members welcome.
TIN WHISTLE CLASSES: Tin whistle classes, continue for beginners to advanced Fridays @ 5.30pm in Sean O’Heslin's GAA Clubroom. Contact Sarah on 083 483 5881.
BADMINTON (adults) Tuesdays 8-10pm. €5 per person PayAsYouGo. All welcome. Ballinamore Sports Comp.
COMMUNITY SERVICES HUB in the Den, N41R522: Join us every other Tuesday from 10am-12pm. Featuring information and signposting, free refreshments, a space to talk and socialise, sewing and mending clothes, basic bike repairs and a swap shop (clothes, toys, books and plants). The event is free and everyone is welcome. Upcoming dates: Tues.31st Dec, 14th & 28th Jan, 11th & 25th Feb, 11th & 25th March.
ANNUAL SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL COLLECTION: donations can be made directly to the SVP account in the Ballinamore Credit Union, IBAN: IE49BLRU99224009342021 and BIC: BLRUIE21, or manually in the Credit Union to Acc No 9320380, we really appreciate your ongoing support.
!!!SANTA UPDATE!!!: After 10 fantastic years, and even managing through the challenges of Covid, Santa’s visit to Ballinamore was sadly cancelled this year due to the aftermath of Storm Darragh. Santa has promised that he’ll be back in Ballinamore next year to turn on the lights
