ATHLETIC CLUB: Some club members will be competing in the Connacht Indoor Championships in Athlone next weekend. Training continues on Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm., with new members enrolled each evening.
SCOIL CHLANN NAOFA, BALLINAMORE: is accepting applications for admission to our school for the 2025/26 school year. Please contact 071 964 5001 or email info@scoilchlannnaofa.com for an enrolment pack. Thank you.
AUGHAWILLAN N.S. is now taking Enrolments for September 2025. Enrolment forms are now available by
e-mailing: aughawillanns@gmail.com or contacting the office on 071 9644246.
- MARY’S N.S. AUGHNASHEELIN: is now accepting enrolments for September 2025. Enrolment Day will take place on Wednesday 19th February, from 10:00am to 12.30pm, when we look forward to welcoming prospective students and their families to our school. Enrolment forms are available by contacting the school at, 071 9644868 or by emailing the school at, office@stmarysnsaughnasheelin.com
LEITRIM FLEADH 2025 - Ballinamore will host this year’s Fleadh event from April 25th - 27th.
Entries are now being taken and the closing date is strictly Friday March 7th for competition entries. Entry forms can be found online but if you have any difficulty please contact your music/dance teacher or branch secretary to get a form emailed to you. Branch secretaries and music teachers are the point of contact for collecting entries.
Laisir Gilbride (Ballinamore CCÉ) - laisirgilbride@hotmail com / 086-179-2121
Fiona O'Reilly (Carrigallen / Ceol Alainn CCÉ) - fionao.reilly@hotmail.com / 086-861-4290
Sarah Ward (Drumshanbo CCÉ) - drumshanbocomhaltas@gmail.com / 089-260-2095
Siobhan Sweeney (Glenfarne CCÉ) - siobhan.mcmorrow@gmail.com / 086-370-5262
Patricia Lee (Drumsna CCÉ) - patricialee030@gmail.com / 087-631-5769
DRAMA FESTIVAL BALLINAMORE: From 2nd – 9th March, Drama Festival. Line up announced, Sun 2nd Mar The Dry House - Pomoroy Players Mon 3rd Mar, Drama - free night, Tues 4th Mar The Weir - Upstage Players, Wed 5th Mar The Last Days of Judas Iscariot - Clontarf Players, Fri 7th Mar Skylight - Wexford Drama Group, Thurs 6th Mar A Whistle in the Dark - Corn Mill Theatre Group, Sat 8th Mar The Weir - Corofin Dramatic Society, Sun 9th Mar Class - Glenamaddy Players. Season tickets and nightly tickets available from Murphy’s Newsagents, or on the door.
OUGHTERAGH / DRUMREILLY LOWER PARISH NEWSLETTER
Aughawillan – Aughnasheelin - Ballinamore & Corraleehan
Office Phone: 071 9644039
Office Hours: Tue & Wed Closed Mon, Thur & Fri: 9am – 4pm
Email: ballinamore@kilmorediocese.ie
Website: ballinamoreparish.com
Fr. Seán Mawn P.P. Home 071 96 81992 Mob 087 686 9040
Fr. Malachy Moses C.C. Mob 087 490 4380
Fr. John Mc Mahon 049-4339610 Mob. 086-2126582 (Carrigallen)
RECENT DEATHS: We pray for Conrad Delaney, Church View, Aughnasheelin, and Michael Caulfield, Belfast who died during the week. May their souls rest in peace.
RECENT BAPTISMS: We welcome into the Parish Community Aoife Brigid Mc Tague who was christened last Saturday. Congratulations to her family on this joyous occasion.
THANKS Thank you to all our sacristans and all who provided assistance so that the celebration of Mass could continue in our churches, when we were without electricity.
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.
PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2025: Kilmore Diocese Pilgrimage to Lourdes led by Bishop Martin Hayes. From 30th May for 5 nights, Tel: 049-4361222 or email, info@cavantravel.com
BENEFIT CONCERT: Michael English charity performance on Thurs 20th Feb at 8pm, in the Cathedral of St Patrick & St Felim, Cavan. This is a fundraising event in aid of The Assisted Pilgrimage to Lourdes Fund. Tickets for this unmissable night cost €30 and are available from 049-4331404 or 087-9170879 and online from Eventbrite.
MEETING FOR PARENTS: Information meeting for parents of First Communion children on Tuesday 11th of February at 8pm in St. Brigid’s Parish Centre Convent Road, N41 XY 88
THE BOOK OF FENAGH: Bishop McKiernan memorial lecture, Thurs 13th Feb at 7pm in Cavan Library.Dr Brendan Scott will speak about 'The Book of Fenagh, 1516 - an important Breifne manuscript'
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
SOCIAL DANCE: Aughnasheelin Community Centre. Friday 21st February. Music by the amazing Limelight. Doors open 9pm, dancing 9.30pm to 11.30pm. Refreshments served. Everyone welcome.
BALLINAMORE WHIST DRIVE: first Thurs of each month at 8:30pm in the Island Theatre. New members welcome.
LEITRIM PPN OUTREACH CLINIC: in Ballinamore Library on Thurs 13th Feb from 10 to 1. Groups are invited to send a member along to learn more about what the PPN do. We will have the Humanitarian Assistance Scheme forms, if anyone wishes to get one. We will also have a list of grants available. All PPN registered group members welcome and if your group is not registered come along to find out more. PPN Co-ordinator Mary 086 4411571
BALLINAMORE MUSICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS: Sister Act, the musical. At the Island Theatre, Ballinamore. Nightly at 8pm on February 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 26th, 28th, and March 1st. Tickets available at islandtheatre.ie
MOHILL COMPUTER TRAINING: Evening Computer Course for beginners starting in late February. From 7pm to 9pm on Tuesday and Thursday each week in the Mohill Enterprise Centre. Leading to a Major Award - Certificate in Information and Communication Technologies. Contract - 0719632024 or email info@mct.ie to book your place now.
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: 11th & 25th Feb, 11th & 25th March.
CIORCAL NA MBAN GROUP: is up and running again in Aughnasheelin Community Centre, 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. New members always welcome.
THE YOUNG PARENTS SUPPORT PROGRAMME: offers support to young parents who are expecting a baby or already have a child. This support can include but not limited to pre- and post-natal support, independent living and education/training. This is a free and confidential service. If you would like to get involved contact: lindahalstead@homeyouthliaisonservice.ie or 087 7917000
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.
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
Island Theatre Ballinamore
Sharon Shannon
What a way to kick of St Patrick's weekend with a trip to see the amazing Sharon Shannon live at the Island Theatre on Saturday 15th March!
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased here
https://islandtheatre.ticketsolve.com/.../shows/1173655603
Also available at the Ballinamore Tourism office Mon to Fri from 9am to 5pm and by phone on 071 96 44513.
Luke Thomas and the Swing Cats
Join us on Saturday 26th April for a night full of jazz and swing classics with Luke Thomas and the Swing Cats.Tickets on sale now through this link https://islandtheatre.ticketsolve.com/.../428647242/seats...
