ATHLETIC CLUB ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
Ballinamore Athletic Club celebrates it's sixtieth birthday on Bank Holiday Monday, May 5th. It was on Monday May 3rd 1965 that the first meeting to form the Club took place in the old Catholic Hall (now the Island Theatre). Since then the Club has flourished with major successes at home and abroad and involvement by members in the Olympic Games of 1972,1976,1980,1992,2008 and 2012. The four members who took part in the first race as students of St Felim's College were honoured at a very successful celebration on November 24th last. The celebrations on Monday May 5th will include the unveiling of a plaque in the town in honour of a great athlete of a century ago, a track & field sports in St Felim's, presentations to some of those involved in the early stages and an extensive exhibition of photographs and other memorabilia accumulated down the years. Past members from down the years will be invited with activities beginning at 2 00 p.m
ATHLETIC CLUB: The track & field outdoor training season commences on Tuesday 29th with the Area Community Games at 6pm and full training for all Thursday at 7pm with new members welcome.
OUGHTERAGH & DRUMREILLY LOWER PARISH NEWSLETTER
27th April 2025 Aughawillan – Aughnasheelin - Ballinamore & Corraleehan
28th Apr St Peter Chanel, St Louis Marie, 29th St Catherine of Siena, 30th St Pius V,
1st May St Joseph the Worker, 2nd St Athanasius, 3rd St Philip, St James.
Office Phone: 071 9644039
Office Hours: Tue & Wed Closed Mon, Thur & Fri: 9am – 4pm
Email: ballinamore@kilmorediocese.ie
RECENT BAPTISM: We welcome Nicki Jules into our Christian Family and congratulate Nicki and her family on this joyous occasion.
NEW EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Any parishioner who would like to become a Minister of the Eucharist in their church area is invited to make contact with us at this time. Please phone Bernadette in the parish office on 071-9644039 or by email to ballinamore@kilmorediocese.ie. The Diocese will provide training for all new Eucharistic Ministers at the end of May/early June. If you wish to nominate a person you feel is suitable for this ministry, you are welcome to do so. We would be delighted to hear from you.
VISITATION OF THE SICK AND HOUSEBOUND: Fr Sean will be in contact with you prior to his Thursday visit and Fr Moses will also be in contact prior to his visit on Friday..
TROCAIRE BOXES: A gentle reminder to please bring in your Trócaire donations so that we can forward them to Trócaire. You can place your donati0ns in the Trócaire envelope provided or in an envelope clearly marked for Trócaire. Your contributions are gratefully appreciated.
CEMETERY SUNDAY DATES: Corraleehan: Sun July 27th mass at 12pm. Aughnasheelin: Sun Aug 3rd mass at 12pm. Aughawillan: Sun Aug.10th Mass at 9.45am. Oughteragh: Sun.Aug.17th mass 1pm. Priests Graves: Sept.7th
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
Aughawillan: Sun 4th May @ 9.45am Ballinamore: Sat 17th May @ 12pm Aughnasheelin: Sun 18th May @ 12 pm
PARISH MISSION: A parish mission will take place from October 19th - 24th 2025. It will be conducted by Net Ministries Ireland who are based in Ballybofey Co. Donegal. Please put these dates in your diary.
**RETIREMENT CELEBRATION**: Veronica Smith, Postwoman is retiring after 40 years of dedicated service in our community. To mark this special occasion, a retirement function will be held on 10th May 2025 @ 9:30pm in Priors Bar, High Street. We invite everyone to come along and wish her well in retirement. Let’s send Veronica off with the celebration she truly deserves.
COFFEE MORNING: Aughnasheelin Community Coffee morning takes place this Saturday 1-2pm in the community centre. All welcome
AUGHNASHEELIN GATHERING EVENT: The Leitrim gathering weekend takes place from 23rd-25th May in the whole county, and here in Aughnasheelin we will have our local event on Saturday 24th May. This is a day to highlight old traditions of the area and will include demonstrations on boxty making and brown soda bread for anyone who would like to learn including the younger generation, so we don’t lose the knowledge. These demonstrations will run from 10am to 1pm. Booking essential as places are limited. Text 086-6083516 to reserve a spot or book on Eventbrite. The Ciorcal na mBan Group will have their community coffee morning at 1pm. We will have a celebration of the work of our Group Water Scheme in the 1960s, including a video presentation, photos and memories. The weekend will continue on the Sunday with the annual May Walk in aid of the North West Hospice & Irish Cancer Society at 1pm - another nice community event that everyone is welcome to join in. Registration is €10.00 and it will finish off the weekend with a cuppa and treats in the community centre after walk.
AUGHAWILLAN WHIST: second Tues of the month at 8:30pm. New members always welcome.
BALLINAMORE WHIST DRIVE: first Thurs of each month at 8:30pm in the Island Theatre. New members welcome.
GENTLE EXERCISE CLASS: Exercise session including seated and standing exercises for improved mobility, flexibility and balance. On Thursday's at 10am on the 8th & 22nd May and 5th June. In Ballinamore Old Primary School (beside the old convent & new national school), All welcome.
NORTH WEST STEM FEST: North West STEM Fest takes place again this summer from 28th July to Aug 1st, in the Island Theatre, Ballinamore. The theme is connections and it's the perfect opportunity for incoming 1st years, and others, to get to know each other. Contact Seán on 089 9596278 to book.
MONAGHAN INSTITUTE'S OPEN EVENING Thursday 8th May 2025, from 4-7pm. For leaving cert students and their families. Showcasing the Institute’s Third Level courses.
AUGHNASHEELIN ACTIVE RETIREMENT GROUP (AGE 50+ FOR MEN AND WOMEN): Interested in joining this new group in Aughnasheelin? This group has great plans for social activities, trips, being active, with new and exciting things to do, fostering community well-being and enabling members to get out and meet people in a social setting. Tea and chat - All welcome.
BALLINAMORE CAMINO: 12th July. Registration is through 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 forms are available by contacting the school at, 071 9644868 or by email to, office@stmarysnsaughnasheelin.com
BURREN OUTDOOR RETREAT: Sat 17th to Mon 19th May. Would you like to come on a guided journey through the Burren with its limestone pavements, rare flora and ancient sacred sites? Let the beauty of the amazing Burren landscape renew you in body and soul. Information: Mary 087 970 1130. Booking: Des 085 1614951
AUGHNASHEELIN DEVELOPMENT GROUP: The Gathering Event happens May 24th, celebrating community and heritage. As part of this great weekend, a scheduled event takes place in Aughnasheelin on 24th May, with traditional food workshops, our community coffee morning and vintage farm equipment. Special focus on the 1960s Aughnasheelin Water Scheme. Not to be missed - tell your friends and family to save the date
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
THE SANCTUARY is a meditation centre for social change in the heart of Dublin City. It is a charity founded by Sr. Stan Kennedy in 1998, long before meditation or mindfulness was on the tip of everyone’s tongue. The Sanctuary has evolved organically over the years to include mindfulness programmes for schools, programmes for carers and those working on the frontlines of society. Moreover, it offers tailored programmes for commercial organisations, charities, and workplace and management teams. Courses are inspired by a deep and heartfelt wish and mission to nourish personal growth for greater social impact, ultimately helping to create a more resilient and just society. If you have any questions or queries about anything coming up, you can contact us by email enquiries@sanctuary.ie or call us on 01 670 5419. For more of what's to come at the Sanctuary www.sanctuary.ie
