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.
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.
ATHLETIC CLUB: Training continues on Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm. Preparation for LSP Leitrim Primary Schools Sports Hall Athletics, March 3rd & 4th. New members always welcome.
ISLAND THEATRE BALLINAMORE: Upcoming event - Sharon Shannon in concert on Sat 15th Mar. Tickets €30 + booking fee, available online from islandtheatre.ie
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
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. are 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
OUGHTERAGH / DRUMREILLY LOWER PARISH NEWSLETTER
16th February 2025 Aughawillan – Aughnasheelin - Ballinamore & Corraleehan
17th St Fintan, 20th St Jacinta , St Francisco, 21st St Peter Damian, 22nd Chair of St Peter
Office Phone: 071 9644039
Office Hours: Tue & Wed Closed Mon, Thur & Fri: 9am – 4pm
Email: ballinamore@kilmorediocese.ie
Join us live, @ churchtv.ie Select Leitrim, then Aughawillan, Aughnasheelin, Ballinamore or Corraleehan
BALLINAMORE – St. PATRICK’S CHURCH
Mass times: Sun 11am, Tues, Thurs & Fri 9am, Mon & Wed 7pm. (No mass Sat 8th Feb)
STATIONS OF THE CROSS after 7pm Mass each Fri in Aughnasheelin for the lenten period. Commencing Fri 7th March. Stations will be led by lay persons if interested in helping out please call Breda Mulvanerty 083763809.
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
BALLINAMORE PRAYER GROUP: 8pm on Tuesday night at the Parish Centre. Come along and invite your friends
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
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/
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.
BALLINAMORE WALKING GROUP: Join our walking group, meeting every Tuesday at 10am at the basin near Supervalu. A weekly walk & talk with a friendly group of people. All welcome to join.
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: 25th Feb, 11th & 25th March.
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.
SEAN O’HESLIN’S 50:50: Next draw – this Sat 15th Feb in Priors, High Street at 9pm. Why not treat your Valentine to a 50:50 ticket and give them a change to win big?
The Big Draw
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.
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.
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
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
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.
HEALTHCARE provides homecare services in the local area. If you are looking for a carer or nurse for your relative or loved one, please contact Caroline O’Neill, Head of Homecare on 089 611 1647 for more details. Our website is www.muvehealthcare.ie
