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.
SENIORLINE: a national telephone service for older people open every day 10am-10pm, Freephone 1800 80 45 91. SeniorLine’s older volunteers are trained to listen, to support, to discuss options and to other helpful services.
ATHLETIC CLUB: Training has now concluded for the Christmas break, it will likely resume on 7th January 2025.
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.
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
BALLINAMORE WHIST DRIVE: first Thurs of each month at 8:30pm in the Island Theatre. New members welcome.
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: 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 A/c No 9320380, we really appreciate your ongoing support.
'THE LEITRIM GATHERING' is a celebration of Leitrim, which takes place from Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th May 2025. The event promises a weekend of exciting activities for all the family with a series of literary, cultural, heritage, music and dance events taking place. The event is designed to connect with the Leitrim Diaspora all over the world and encourage as many as possible to attend the event or alternatively to organise an event to celebrate their Leitrim roots wherever they reside. A warm welcome awaits everyone who calls Leitrim home. For those living abroad, check out a competition for free flights home to 'Lovely Leitrim' - visit www.theleitrimgathering.com/compeition
SEÁN O’HESLINS: Connacht Scór Finals - Well done to our young team of Set Dancers who represented Ballinamore SOH and Leitrim so well in the Connaught Scór na óg finals at the weekend. All the hard work paid off and they were a credit to the club and their families. Tickets are now on sale for our annual New Year draw which will take place in Priors, Highstreet on the 11th of Jan. A jackpot of €4000, 2nd Prize of €1000 and 10 prizes of €100. Tickets can be purchased from all club members or by contacting Michael on 086 390 6791.
Tickets are on sale for our annual draw, taking place in Priors@Highstreet on the 11th of January. Tickets available from members or Michael on 086 390 6791 by cash or Revolut
A monthly chance to win big. Tickets available Priors@Highstreet, Smyth’s Siopa Ól, Murphy’s Newsagents, or Fresh Today, Online or Via the Ballinamore SOH App on iOS and Android. Also @ Tesco and Supervalu this W/end Ruairi on 087 248 8875
Tin whistle classes, continue for beginners to advanced Fridays @ 5.30pm in Sean O’Heslin's GAA Clubroom. Contact Sarah on 083 483 5881.
TEMPLEPORT SOCIAL SERVICES-DAY CENTRE: on Wednesdays. Usual transport schedule. Any queries contact Ann Maguire 087 765 5096 or Anne Smith 087 285 7471. Looking forward to seeing you all
LEITRIM CALLING’- befriending visitation project seek Volunteers to provide a home visit for one hour per week. The Volunteer will be matched with an older person (client) in the Ballinamore area and through mutual interests. The Volunteer will be provided with full training. The Volunteer will be introduced to the client by the Coordinator on the first visit and then will continue as suits all. Please apply on www.ivol.ie or contact Claire @ claire@volunteerleitrim.ie
QQI LEVEL 4 - GROWING FRUIT
Weds 10am-2pm in Ballinamore at the Old Tech. Gain the skills and competence to plan, prepare, plant, maintain, prune, propagate and harvest many fruits. Call Seamus 087 916 8087
THE RURAL SOCIAL SCHEME: has vacancies in the local Area. To participate in the Scheme an individual must be in receipt of an eligible Social Welfare payment such as Farm Assist, Job Seekers Allowance or Disability Allowance, The Individual or Family Member must have access to an active Herd Number. Please contact Gerry on 086 771 6896 or Leitrim Development Company on 071 964 1770 or Email schemes@ldco.ie for more information.
ALONE IS LOOKING FOR VISITATION VOLUNTEERS: in your area to make befriending visits to older people looking for extra social contact for 1 hr per week. *Volunteers needed* would you provide companionship visit or make friendly calls to Older People once a week for an hour or two? ALONE are seeking volunteers in your area. Full training and support provided, if interested please sign up here: https://alone.ie/volunteers/ for more information, contact Sinead on Sinead.Flanagan@alone.ie on 086 192 1505 and leave a message with your name and contact number and I will phone you back.
THE SACRED HEART MESSENGER MAGAZINE is always a pleasant and thoughtful read with Items on scripture and prayerful reflection sitting beside those with a focus on the Jesuit priorities of social and climate justice and creating a hope-filled world for our young people. Subscribe here https://www.messenger.ie/product/sacred-heart-messenger-subscription/
