ATHLETIC CLUB: Training has now concluded for the Christmas break, it will likely
resume on 7 th 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
OUGHTERAGH / DRUMREILLY LOWER PARISH NEWSLETTER
Office Phone: 071 9644039
Office Hours: Tue & Wed Closed
Mon, Thur & Fri: 9am – 4pm
WAYS OF SUPPORTING the PARISH FINANCIALLY: The traditional way to support
your parish is by contributing through your weekly envelope collection. Thanks to all
who do so, so generously each week. In recent times some people set up a SO/EFT
to pay, please contact parish office at 071 964 4039 /
ballinamore@kilmorediocese.ie, or you scan the QRcode with your smartphone,
https://churchtv.ie/, follow the links for your Church to make a donation. The light a
candle feature lets you light a candle in Ballinamore Church from anywhere, 24/7.
CHURCH ENVELOPES FOR 2025 are now available for collection in all churches. It
would be appreciated if you would kindly collect your box of envelpes at your earliest
convenience. The envelopes are in use from 5 th January. Perhaps you would like to
take one for your neighbour. If you are new to the parish please call the Parish Office
on 071-9644039 or email, ballinamore@kilmorediocese.ie and we can assign you
your own church envelopes. Please complete your CHY3 forms (enclosed in last
annual acknowledgement letter) and return to the parish office, thank you.
GENTLE REMINDER: to update your church contributions. Offertory contributions
for the upkeep of your Church are made payable to your local church. All Dues
contributions are made to Ballinamore Catholic Church No.2 Acc.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2025:
CONFIRMATION: will be celebrated Sat 15 th of March in Ballinamore Church @
11am
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: Aughawillan: Sun 4 th May @ 9.45am
Ballinamore: Sat 17 th May @ 12pm
Aughnasheelin: Sun 18 th 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
CHRISTMAS DAY SWIM: Thanks to the over 40 swimmers who took part in this
year’s Paddy’s Ice Breakers swim in Garadice on Christmas Day and to all who
came to support them. Special thanks to Ross Dooner & B More Social for our new
banner and supplying the posters, and to Murphy’s for distributing the sponsorship
cards. Any outstanding cards or donations please let us have them as soon as
possible.
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: 14 th & 28 th Jan, 11 th & 25 th Feb, 11 th & 25 th March.
'THE LEITRIM GATHERING' is a celebration of Leitrim, which takes place from
Friday 23 rd to Sunday 25 th 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
SEAN O HESLINS - NEW YEAR DRAW: Tickets are on sale for our annual draw,
taking place in Priors, Highstreet, Ballinamore on the 11 th of January. Tickets
available from all club members or Michael on 086 390 6791 by cash or Revolut. A
jackpot of €4000, 2 nd Prize of €1000 and 10 prizes of €100.
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 11 th of Jan. A jackpot of €4000, 2 nd Prize of €1000 and 10
prizes of €100. Tickets can be purchased from all club members or by contacting
Michael on 086 390 6791.
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.
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
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.
FAMILY CARERS IRELAND: Are you caring for a loved one at home with additional
needs? A spouse, partner, child, close relative or neighbour? Then you are a family
carer! Become a member of Family Carers Ireland, the national charity supporting
Ireland’s 500,000+ family carers nationwide. Contact 057 93 70221 and hear how we
can support you or for more info visit. www.familycarers.ie
HOME INSTEAD CARERS are you looking for a career in caring for the elderly?
Have you recently retired or have your children now left home? Home Instead are
always looking to recruit Caregivers. Whether you can work a couple of hours a
week or want to work full time, we would like to hear from you. Experience and
FETAC/QQI level 5 qualification in healthcare is an advantage but not compulsory,
as training is provided. Please contact Seyi or Ciara on (071) 9317051 for further
information or email recruitment.sligo@homeinstead.ie
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-
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