ATHLETICS TRAINING RESUMES
Following the severe weather of last week the Club training resumes the week with the visual sessions on Tuesday and Thursday at 7 00 p.m. in the Sports Hall with outdoor training under lights in the adjacent St Felim's playing field. Competitions before Easter will be the Leitrim and Connacht Indoor Championships as well as the Connacht Post Primary Schools Cross Country Championships.New members of all ages will be enrolled at each training session. Club members who will benefit are encouraged to take part in the Greenway Parkrun which takes place each Saturday morning at 9 30 a.m.
Sean O’Heslin - Membership 2025
Membership is now open on SOH Foireann platform. Please register early as this is an important source of funding for all activities within the club. Please read the options available carefully and ensure you select the correct option pertaining to your requirements. This is particularly important when selecting LGFA membership.
Circal Comhra
Irish conversation circle starts in Ballinamore Library on Tuesday 14th of January at 2025 at 20:00 pm. For more information ring or text 0876821566 to book your place. Admission is free.
FIDDLE LESSONS: Resumed on Friday 17th Jan 5.30 – 6.15pm in Sean O’Heslins. Contact Sarah, 087-7620523.
CIORCAL NA MBAN GROUP: is up and running again with lots of interesting activities planned for the year ahead. This month’s activities include mindfulness workshops, pickle ball, St Brigid’s Cross copper workshop and most importantly our community coffee morning Sat 25th Jan (all welcome). Thanks to everyone who has supported the group over the past year and particularly the community centre committee who have been most supportive. New members always welcome and our next meeting is Jan 21st at 8.30pm in Aughnasheelin Community Centre.
SCOIL CHLANN NAOFA, BALLINAMORE: are accepting applications for admission to our school for the 2025/26 school year. Please contact 071 964 5001 or email 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: 28th Jan, 11th & 25th Feb, 11th & 25th March.
SING TOGETHER: St Brigid’s Day Spring Sing Together at the Island Theatre, Sat 1st Feb, from 11-12.30pm. Gorgeous, uplifting, joyful, earthy songs taught by ear. No experience necessary. Open to all grownups. Book for €10 at Eventbrite or pay on the door. Contact Sarah for details 087620523
UNDERAGE HURLING: will take place in the Sports Complex starting Wed 15th Jan for 6 weeks. 2nd, 3rd and 4th class @ 7pm. 5th and 6th class @ 8pm. Hurls and equipment are provided, just bring €2 to cover the cost of the hall. Please text Ruairi on 087 248 8875 to register interest. Include name, school and class in your text.
PUBLIC MEETING: Were you affected by the recent electricity and water outages following the storm, if so come along to a public meeting on Thurs 23rd Jan at 7pm in The Den, Swanlinbar Rd., (Sports Complex) Ballinamore, have your say and hear what others have to say. This meeting is organised by Leitrim PPN and will have an independent facilitator. All community groups invited to attend.
OUGHTERAGH / DRUMREILLY LOWER PARISH NEWSLETTER
Office Phone: 071 9644039
Office Hours: Tue & Wed Closed Mon, Thur & Fri: 9am – 4pm
Email: ballinamore@kilmorediocese.ie
RECENT DEATHS: We pray for Gerard Cumiskey (Aghadark), Eileen Maguire, (Main St.), Myles Mc Kiernan (Galway formerly Aughawillan(, Richard (Dick) Lawrence, (Main St.). May they rest in peace.
RECENT BAPTISMS: We welcome, Ezekiel, Rachel and Samuel Oyewale to our Christian Family and congratulate them and their family on their recent baptisms.
BIRTHDAY CONGRATULATIONS: Special birthday congratulations to our two centenarians, Eileen Duignan, formerly of Main St. and Elizabeth McNiffe, Church Street, who both celebrated their BIG birthdays during the week. We wish them happiness and continued good health.
SPECIAL MASS: on Tuesday 21st January at 11:30am, Bishop Martin will celebrate mass to mark the occasion of Catholic Schools Week for all second level schools in our diocese.
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.
CHURCH ENVELOPES 2025 are available for collection in all churches. It would be appreciated if you would kindly collect your box of envelopes at your earliest convenience as they have been in use since the 5th 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. CHY3 forms are available in each church porch. They can be returned to the parish office. Thank you.
CAPUCHIN MISSIONS: Sincere thanks to all of your parishioners for the recent contribution to the Irish Capuchin Missions in the amount of €740.00 with every good wish and Blessings, Br. Joe Gallagher, OFM CAP, Kilkenny Friary. Your generosity to our missions in Zambia and South Africa is of immense value to the Christian communities we serve there. (All donations to the St. Anthony’s collection box in the church porch go to the Capuchin Missions)
PRE-MARRIAGE COURSE Dates 2025: Fri 7th Feb 7.30pm–10pm & Sat 8th 10am– 5 pm. Friday 11th April 2025 7.30pm–10pm & Saturday 12th April 10 am–5pm. Friday 10th October 2025 7.30pm – 10.00pm & Saturday 11th Oct 10am–5pm. Courses take place in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cavan H12 E5C7. To book: www.accord.ie
AUGHNASHEELIN CHOIR: are looking for an organist. If you or anyone you know might be interested please contact Cáit on 087 212 3703 or Sheila on 087 652 7815. New choir members always welcome.
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
Aughnasheelin: Sun 18th May @ 12 pm
BALLINAMORE PRAYER GROUP: 8pm on Tuesday night at the Parish Centre. Come along and invite your friends.
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
BALLINAMORE MUSICAL SOCIETY: presents Sister Act from February 21st, 23rd, 26th & 28th and March 1st tickets on sale soon!
BALLINAMORE DRAMA FESTIVAL :March 2nd - 9th, 2025. Please note, season tickets and nightly tickets can be bought from Murphy's Newsagents or on the door on the evening of the show, subject to availability. Tickets are not booked through the Island Theatre.Yet again, another great line up of superb drama groups this year. Some are making a return appearance but there are some new ones too. Clontarf Players – Dublin, Corn Mill Theatre Group – Leitrim, Corofin Dramatic Society – Clare, Glenamaddy Players – Galway, Pomoroy Players – Tyrone, Upstage Players – Mayo, Wexford Drama Group – Wexford.
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.
