LEITRIM FLEADH 2025
Ballinamore will host this year’s Fleadh event from April 25th - 27th.
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
OUGHTERAGH / DRUMREILLY LOWER PARISH NEWSLETTER
Aughawillan – Aughnasheelin - Ballinamore & Corraleehan
19th St Joseph, 20th St Cuthbert, 21st St Enda
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)
CONFIRMATION: Congratulations to all our young people who were confirmed by Bishop Martin in St. Patrick’s Church Ballinamore, on Saturday March 15th at 11am.
RECENT DEATHS: We pray for Bernie Prior (Yonkers, NY and Derradda), who’s funeral took place on Fri 14th in Corraleehan. May his soul rest in peace.
CHARITABLE DONATIONS: Donations totalling €988.20 from the Carol Service in December 2024, has been paid forward to Ballinamore Day Care Centre and The Jack & Jill Foundation. Many thanks for your tremendous support.
PLEASE COLLECT YOUR TRÓCAIRE BOX IN THE CHURCH PORCH. 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
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)
AUGHNASHEELIN YELLOW RIVER PLAYERS: Present, NOBODY’S TALKING TO ME. A dramatic comedy, written by Tommy Marren. In Aughnasheelin Hall on 22nd, 23rd, 28th & 29th of March, Curtain @ 8pm. Booking only on Eventbrite https://shorturl.at/Yk5DI
ATHLETIC CLUB: Training continues in the sports complex every Tuesday and Thursday evening, from 7pm. Preparations continue for the final part of the club’s 60th Anniversary celebrations, May bank holiday weekend.
BALLINAMORE HEARTSAFE DEFIB: Thank you all for your very generous donation of €415 at the church gate collection on Sunday, 2nd March at 11am mass. This all helps in the upkeep of defibrillators in the town, replacement defibrillators pads and the training of volunteers.
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.
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.
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: 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). Free event, all welcome. Next date, 25th March.
ISLAND THEATRE BALLINAMORE:
Comedian Gearóid Farrelly in Gearóid Rage, Tickets €20+ fees, available online from islandtheatre.ie.
BALLINAMORE CAMINO: 12th July. Registration is through islandtheatre.ie
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.
SEAN O’HESLIN’S: 50/50 Draw, Tickets for this Saturday nights draw are available online and from Priors, Smyths, Murphy’s and Fresh Today. The draw will be in Smyths on this Saturday night, if you’re not in you cannot win! Save the date, this year’s Cúl camp will run from 7th to the 11th of July.
THE YOUNG PARENTS SUPPORT PROGRAMME: offers support to young parents who arexpecting 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
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.
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
