ISLAND THEATRE BALLINAMORE: 29th Mar 8pm Comedian Gearóid Farrelly in Gearóid Rage, Tickets €20+ fees, available online from islandtheatre.ie. Sun 6th Apr, Spring Easter Craft Fair, from 2-4pm. Free entry with many stalls including Makers, Bakers, Crafters and Creators at the annual craft fair, goods for sale. Sat 12th Apr, Little Bo Peep AND The Three Little Pigs, 2pm (doors 1.30pm) Tickets €12/15/45 + fees. Sat 19th Apr, Robert Mizzell €25+BF,8pm.
AUGHTERAGH / DRUMREILLY LOWER PARISH NEWSLETTER
Office Phone: 071 9644039
Office Hours: Tue & Wed Closed
RECENT DEATHS:
We pray for the souls of Teresa McKiernan (Stradrinan), Peter Prior (Derrinever) and MollieMcTiernan (Miskawn) whose funerals took place during the week. We also pray for Patrick Wynne, (England) brother of Dominic Wynne and Bernie Kellegher, funeral arrangements to follow and Thomas Joseph Flanagan (Kildare & Drumarigna), may all their souls rest in eternal peace.
RECENT BAPTISMS: We welcome Davida, Drewe and David Emuobohwo and Stephen Ridge to our Christian family and we congratulate them and their families on their recent baptisms.
BALLINAMORE PRAYER GROUP: 8pm on Tuesday night at the Parish Centre. Come along and invite your friends.
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
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING: will take place in the Parish Centre on Wed 26th March at 8pm.
PLEASE COLLECT YOUR TRÓCAIRE BOX IN THE CHURCH PORCH. Thank you.
WELCOME TO FR. SEÁN MAGUIRE P.P. CORLOUGH/TEMPLEPORT: who will celebrate the 8.15pm mass in Aughnasheelin and the 11am mass in Ballinamore this weekend. Fr, Seán will celebrate the weekend masses in Corlough/ Templeport.
LENTEN EVENING OF PRAYER AND HEALING: Fr Cyriacus will lead a Lenten Evening of Prayer and Healing. Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cavan, Thurs Mar 27th. Confessions 6.15pm, Rosary 7pm Holy Mass at 7.30pm.
CATHOLIC MOTHERS IRELAND RETREAT DAY: Join us for a day of Spiritual Restoration, Inspiring Talks, Holy Mass, Prayer and Confession in Gillooly Hall, Sligo Town, Co. Sligo on Sat 3rd May. This all-day Retreat will run from 10am – 6pm. Email catholicmothers@outlook.ie for more information or to book your place.
ATHLETIC CLUB: Training continues in the sports complex every Tuesday and Thursday evening, from 7pm. Ballinamore Athletic Club will hold a commemorative sports meeting in St Felim's on Bank Holiday Monday May 5th as the second part of the club's 60th anniversary and there will be events for all ages along with a photographic and other memorabilia exhibition in the Den.
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 DRAMA: present, Big Splash Small Fish. A side-splitting comedy by Jim Keane. On March 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th in Aughawillan Hall. N41 EO82. Doors Open 8pm. To book: Text 087-6486804 Tickets: €15, Curtain 8:30pm sharp.
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
LEITRIM ALZHEIMER CAFÉ: Free Information Café, 4th Thursday of every month. Next date 27th Mar from 11am to 1pm. Topic: Age friendly Leitrim. Commercial Hotel, Ballinamore. Contact Mary 087 0024190.
TABLE QUIZ: A table quiz in aid of Mary's Meals will take place in Lock 10, Kilclare on Fri 28th Mar, commencing at 9.30pm. Raffle on the night. Please support this worthy cause to help feed the poorest children throughout the world.
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 CAMINO: 12th July. Registration is through islandtheatre.ie
RSS APPLICATIONS: The Rural Social Scheme application forms will soon be available for completion by anybody who is in receipt of a long term SW payment and wishes to work on the RSS, tel: 071-9641770, or online at ldco.ie
IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2025:
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
Aughawillan: Sun 4th May @ 9.45am Ballinamore: Sat 17th May @ 12pm Aughnasheelin: Sun 18th May @ 12 pm
JUBILEE YEAR 2025: In preparation for the Jubilee Year 2025, themed Pilgrims of Hope, which officially began on Christmas Eve at 7.00pm with the opening of the Holy Door at Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome, the Catholic Bishops of Ireland have launched an official Jubilee page on CatholicBishops.ie. This dedicated page will serve as a central hub for all Jubilee-related updates about events and activities taking place both in Ireland and around the world.
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.
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.
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
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
