- PATRICK’S DAY PARADE: will take place in Ballinamore on Monday 17th of March 2025 at 4pm. Special thanks to Leitrim County Council for their support and assistance, we appreciate it very much. We look forward to seeing both new and returning entrants in our Parade and of course most especially visitors from near and far. If anyone would like to help out or donate in any way we would greatly appreciate it. You can email us on ballinamorestpatricksday@gmail.com
ATHLETIC CLUB: Training continues in the sports complex every Tuesday and Thursday evening, from 7pm.
BALLINAMORE TOWN TEAM: AGM will take place Wed 12th Mar in the Crannog Room in the Island Theatre 8pm. Representatives from all community groups in the town are encouraged to attend.
BALLINAMORE WHIST DRIVE: first Thurs of each month at 8:30pm in the Island Theatre. New members welcome.
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
BALLIINAMORE FORÓIGE CLUB: has now reconvened, and meet on Monday evenings at 6:30pm in the Afterschool building, N41 KD98. For more information on becoming involved, contact Jason 086-108 4116
OLDER WISER LEARNING EVENT: at Breifne College. For people who need tips on Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, A.I., Zoom calls, PC security, Website safety, Online Shopping, Data transferring Social Media Group chats. Connecting devices etc. Tea and refreshments will be provided. Bring your own device. It takes place in Breifne College, March 25th from 11am to 1pm. Come along or ring 0494331735 for further information.
BASIC COMPUTERS: classes with Introduction to the Internet and using a Smartphone starting in Carrick on Shannon on Thursday the 13th of March at 10:00am in the FET Centre, Market Yard, Carrick on Shannon, N41 P997. No appointment necessary, just come along on the day, meet the tutor and find out more information.
OUGHTERAGH / DRUMREILLY LOWER PARISH NEWSLETTER
Aughawillan – Aughnasheelin - Ballinamore & Corraleehan
15th St Louise de Marillac
Office Phone: 071 9644039
Office Hours: Tue & Wed Closed Mon, Thur & Fri: 9am – 4pm
RECENT DEATHS: We pray for Francie Carron (Killesher), who died 4th Mar, brother of Owen Carron and Micheál Maher (California) and formerly of Lahard. May their souls find eternal rest.
PLEASE COLLECT YOUR TRÓCAIRE BOX IN CHURCH PORCH. Thank you.
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.
A WORD OF THANKS: to Gerry and Thomas Farry for their hard work in power washing at Ballinamore Church.
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
THE SWEET SPIRIT SINGERS: under the direction of Tish Dunleavy will return to St Patrick's Church Aughawillan for a concert on Friday 11th April 2025 8pm. Proceeds to 'Aware' and Parish funds.
KNIGHTS OF ST. COLUMBANUS: OPEN NIGHT, Tuesday, 25th MARCH 2025: Venue: The Hive @ 8:00pm
The Carrick Primary Council (Branch), known as CK88, caters for faithful Catholic men, living in Carrick-on-Shannon, Ballinamore, Boyle, Bornacoola, Carrigallen, Cloone, Dromod, Drumsna, Drumshanbo, Elphin, Keadue, Mohill, Newtowngore, Rooskey, and surrounding areas. If you are interested in finding out more about the Knights of St. Columbanus, in the Carrick Council, please contact Ciarán on 086-6027126. Attendance by pre-arrangement only. Website: www.knightsofstcolimbanus.ie (The Hive, Castlecara Road, Carrick-on-Shannon. N41 FD83)
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.
AUGHAWILLAN WHIST: second Tues of the month at 8:30pm. New members always welcome.
- MARY’S N.S. AUGHNASHEELIN: is now accepting enrolments for September 2025. Enrolment forms are available by contacting the school at, 071 9644868 or by email to, office@stmarysnsaughnasheelin.com
AUGHNASHEELIN SOCIAL DANCE: on 21st March in Aughnasheelin Community Centre. Music by Pat McKenna and Robert Brown. Doors open 9pm dancing 9.30pm to 11.30pm, refreshments served.
MONAGHAN INSTITUTE: Open Evening is taking place on Thursday 13th March 11am -7pm. Meet our staff team and learn more about studying with us in September 2025. Browse courses and apply now @ www.monaghaninstitute.ie.
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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.
ISLAND THEATRE BALLINAMORE: Upcoming events - Sharon Shannon in concert on Sat 15th Mar. Tickets €30 + booking fee. 29th Mar 8pm Comedian Gearóid Farrelly in Gearóid Rage, Tickets €20+ fees, available online from islandtheatre.ie.
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: Have 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.
