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Harald de Bary Press Release
“QUESTIONS OR ANSWERS” AT THE SOLAS GALLERY.
An intriguing new exhibition is opening at the Solas Gallery in Ballinamore on Fri Sept 10th. “Questions or Answers” is a culmination of over 30 years work by German artist Harald de Bary and is the first showing of this major collection in Ireland.
De Bary was born in Frankfurt am Main, Germany and started painting at the age of 12. He studied with four of Germany`s well known painters of the group “Quadriga“ and went on to study Art history and Philosophy at Frieburg University and abstract painting in Stuttgart. After that he studied in France and went on extended travels in North Africa, studying the rock paintings of Tassili and crossing the Sahara until 1971. He then visited the famous German writer Heinrich Boll at his house on Achill and in `72 bought Derenkeher Schoolhouse in Leitrim where he now lives with his wife Erika. He has continued to exhibit in Germany where his work is highly regarded and sought after.
Harald`s work is very much influenced by his past and present experiences, and even though his neighbours expected “nice” pictures like landscapes, Harald`s work goes further than that whilst still being pleasing to the eye and intriguing. Like many great masters of modern art Harald de Bary`s aim is not to repeat or imitate by painting the forms of nature, but to discover and bring to appearance by an artistic process an inner world of his own. This world is very apparent when one sees his studio, the whole schoolroom filled with his art and life, as is the rest of this beautifully and sympathetically restored schoolhouse, whereas outside you would expect to still see the children pouring forth after the bell has rung, illustrating his deep respect for the past as well as the present.
The paintings start off from when he moved to Ireland in the 70`s. They are” walls of colour” some of which could conjure up the Irish landscape. “Floating Green” and “Blue Flowing” exemplify this. The exhibition moves on to the 90`s and takes a different direction, using old tempera techniques , building up layer on layer, the work has a softer feel to it. The main bulk of the exhibition is work created during the last 10 years. From paintings like “Hertzkammer abschied” and “Blue Accents” to the drawings, “Glass of Absinth”; “Inspector” and the stunning “Before Sunrise” this is a chance to view an amazing volume of one mans work. Harald will of course be at the opening and it will be a great opportunity to meet this most interesting artist.
“Questions or Answers” will be opened on Fri 10 Sept at 7.30 by Niall Delaney. An accomplished corporate consultant he is a past vice-president of the Public Relations Institute of Ireland. Delaney has worked with Irish and international clients across all business sectors and has a particular interest in natural healthcare, being a close friend of naturopath Jan de Vries. The Exhibition will run until 2nd October. All are welcome and if you can’t attend the opening the Gallery is open 10-6 Mon- Sat , located above the “Four Seasons Garden Centre” in Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim. For any queries please contact Gail or Ben at 071 9644210, email info@solasart.ie or visit our website www.solasart.ie
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New Food Waste Management Regulations
‘On The Wall’ Open Group Exhibition
Open to members and non-members
Solas are inviting members and non-members to submit work for an exciting new exhibition at the Gallery in November.
“On The Wall” will be the first of its kind for Solas, showing alternative art forms in various types of media. As the name implies, the emphasis will be on work, which can be wall hung. Small sculpture (wood, metal, paper or stone), non-digital prints, glass, ceramics, wall hangings, felting, weaving, found objects … The list is as endless as your imagination and skill! (on this occasion we are not looking for paintings, drawings and photographs). The aim of this exhibition is to stretch ourselves as artists and introduce the public to new and different forms of art.
Some points to consider in your submission:
- We have a limited number of plinths at the gallery (sculpture). Tall, stable floor standing pieces may be considered. All pieces submitted for hanging should be presented in the usual convention for hanging at Solas (pair of hooks fixed to the back of the work) or suitable for hanging from picture hook and rail. Work cannot be fixed directly to the wall. There can be no exceptions to this.
- Up to 3 pieces per artist can be submitted. A non-refundable fee of €5 per piece is payable by non-members. Members are covered by their membership fee.
- Artists should include a brief (up to 50 words) explanation of the work with each submission.
- Maximum size for wall pieces is 60cm x 60cm if submitting three works. One single larger piece may be considered.
- The gallery is on the first floor so all work has to be carried up a flight of stairs. Large stone or cast pieces are not suitable.
- Selection will consider size /weight, originality, quality of work and presentation.
Pre-selection will be done by photo submission. Please supply at least 2 good images of each work you are submitting – these should be photographs (not disc or email). If your work is chosen in this preliminary selection, you will then be asked to bring it to the gallery for a final selection.
Completed application forms, fee (if applicable) and photos of work should be marked “On the Wall” and posted or hand delivered to Solas Gallery, Main St, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim to reach the Gallery no later than Saturday 9th October 2010. You can download an application by clicking on the ‘Download Application’ below. “On The Wall” will run from 5th – 27th November 2010.
We look forward to receiving your submission. If you have any further queries about this exhibition please contact Sandra Vernon 071 9625276 sandra@solasart.ie.
Gail Quinn, Secretary
News for 25th August 2010
Bee Keeping Classes
Anyone wishing to take a Bee Keeping Beginners Class? These classes are being held Centre Mohill over the winter month. To book a place now phone 086 3217693
Keeping Fit in Leitrim
Do you want to get fit, have some fun and enjoy Leitrim’s stunning scenery at leisurely pace? Why not take part in “Outdoor Fitness” a 6 week programme spread over 3 months, with hill walking the 1st Sunday of each month and orienteering the 3rd Sunday of each month. The hill walking events will take place in Leitrim on Sunday 5th September, Sunday 3rd October, and Sunday 7th November, meeting and registration at Manorhamilton Castle and Heritage Centre, Leitrim and @10.30am.on these dates. The Orienteering events will take place in Lough Key Forest and Activity Park in Roscommon, on Sunday 19th September, Sunday 17 October, and Sunday 21st November, meeting and registration at @10.30am. Information Evening on Wednesday 1st September at 7pm in the Council Offices, Carrick on Shannon. Anybody or groups interested, in participating in these two exciting programmes, please contact Leitrim Sports Partnership on 071 9650498 or email sports@leitrimcoco.ie”“Leitrim Sports Partnership has delighted to offer women the opportunity to take part in a 6 week custom designed exercise project. The project will offer women one hour pool time and one hour studio time on alternate weeks in the Aura Leitrim Leisure Facility in Carrick on Shannon. The pool time will be split into 2 half hour sessions – 30 minutes swimming lesson, 30 minutes aquafit. The studio time will also be split into 2 half hour sessions, 30 minutes Pilates and 30 minutes aerobics. The programme is being funded under the Irish Sports Council’s Women in Sport initiative and so the fee to participants is minimal at just € 3 per week. It will commence on Wednesday 15th September at 12pm and will run for 6 weeks, it will run each Wednesday morning. Applications are being welcomed from women who are unemployed or working on a part-time basis. An Open Evening for registration is being held on 8th September at 7pm in the Council Offices, Carrick on Shannon. For further information please contact the Leitrim Sports Partnership on 071 9650498 or by email sports@leitrimcoco.ie”
Cavan People with Disabilities in Ireland is holding a meeting in the Farnham Arms Hotel at 4pm on September 1st. If you are a person with a disability, carer or organisation you are heartily welcome to attend.CEO of PWDI will attend, Morgan McKnight. If you have any access issues do contact the following, Dermot Hayes Network Support Officers of PWDI, 087 9038002.
Rehab Church Gate Collections play an very important part in the Rehab fundraising calendar. All monies raised go towards priority projects which include National Learning Network and RehabCare in the county. These centres make a real difference to the lives of those using them by supporting each person to achieve their own individual goals. Rehab Annual Church Gate Collection 2010 will take place on 28th/29th August. Please support.
A Sense of Place Exhibition
The ‘Support for the Protestant Community Programme’ which is part financed by the European Regional Development Fund through the EU Programme for Peace and Reconciliation managed by the Special EU Programmes Body and a part of the County Leitrim Peace III Partnership Phase 1 Action Plan (Priority 1.1) launches a significant Exhibition: ‘A Sense of Place’ and Cultural Evening on Friday 20th August at 7.30pm, Ramada Hotel Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim.
The Cultural Evening includes a number of musical performances by local groups as well as Session Beat, which perform traditional Scottish and Irish music. ‘A Sense of Place’ Exhibition, is the result of a creative storytelling project which presents a glimpse of personal, family and community history of minority faith, capturing colourful characters, important events and both the individual and collective ‘sense of place’ in the County. This exhibition will be available for viewing in Ballinamore Library from the afternoon of Monday August 23rd until Tuesday August 31st. Opening hours are Mon, Wed & Fri; 10.00 – 5.30; Tues & Thur; 10.00 – 8pm; Sat 10.00 – 5.00 pm. Further information can be sought from Mary Conefrey, Assistant Librarian, email mconefrey@leitrimcoco.ie or telephone 071 9645567.
Knock Marriage Introductions Bureau aim to introduce people considering marriage to a suitable partner. Why not consider applying? Further Info: 094 – 9375960 or visit www.knockmarriagebureau.co
Please note that the dates of the West of Ireland Pilgrimage to the Holy Land originally advertised ex. Knock for September have been changed. The flight now leaves ex. Dublin (free coach from Knock Airport) from October 22nd to November 1st 2010. Cost for 11 days €1095. Further information from Nancy Surlis 086-8185153. West of Ireland Pilgrimage to Fatima ex. Knock Oct. 7-15. Cost (full board): €799 (insurance, if required, extra). Further information from Nancy Surlis 086-8185153
Conference on Suicide:
Living Links Cavan are organising a Conference highlighting Suicide. It takes place on Saturday 18th September in the Cavan Crystal Hotel, from 10.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Everyone Welcome. For more information please contact 0860235414.
Renew Your Wedding Vows:
Marriage Encounter offers an opportunity for married couples of all ages with a stable relationship to enrich their marriage and renew their vows. During a weekend (Friday 8pm to Sunday 5pm) couples explore, in complete privacy, how to come to a deeper mutual understanding of each other. The dates for the next Marriage Encounter weekends are 24th-26th September, Dromantine Conference Centre, Newry and 26th – 28th November 2010. The Lake Hotel, Killarney, Co. Kerry Phone: 028 90 626503 or 02871350612 Early booking is advised.
The National Grandparents Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday 12th September. Further details at www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.com
church News
Fr. Heerey will be away for the next two weeks.
There will be NO weekday masses this week.
Ballinamore BOYS’ N.S. will not reopen until Wed 1st September due to electrical works not being completed on time. Please pass this change of date onto all your friends.
STUDY THEOLOGY FROM HOME: The Dominicans are offering a full programme, designed especially for lay people who may have no previous academic experience but who wish to learn more about their faith. Contact: 01 4048124 or email: enquiries@prioryinstitute.com
Ballinamore Post Primary Schools
School will reopen on Friday 27th August for First Years.
Monday 30th August for 1st, 3rd and 5th Years.Tuesday 31st for all students.
Church of Ireland
The Church of Ireland, Church Street, Ballinamore, Sunday service is at 12.15pm every Sunday except on the 4th Sunday which is held in Drumreilly Church, Drumreilly.
SOUTH WEST COLLEGE INFORMATION DAYS – Tuesday 24th August (10am-4pm) at Dungannon, Enniskillen & Omagh Campuses. Thursday 26th August (6pm-9pm) at Cookstown, Dungannon, Enniskillen & Omagh Campuses
Tel: 0845 603 1881 Visit: www.swc.ac.uk
“Childminding Quality Awareness Programme” 11 hour training on topics of relevance – Sat 4th Sept and Sat 18th Sept 10am to 4pm. Completion of this training is one method of qualifying for a €1000 Development Grant. Contact Orla 086 1919283/9640870 to secure place before Wed 1st Sept. Cost €35 Place: Food Hub, Drumshanbo.
The monthly meetings of the women’s group resumes on September 1st at 8pm in Tráthnóna. New members welcome. Member and non members are reminded that the bus going to Kilkenny leaves at 12.30pm on Friday 27th of august from the square.
Leitrim Sports Partnership are delighted to offer women the opportunity to take part in a 6 week custom designed exercise project in the Aura Leitrim Leisure Ck., which will include swimming; aquafit; Pilates; aerobics. It will commence on Wed 15th Sept at 12noon and costs €3 per week. An Open Evening for registration is being held on 8th Sept at 7pm in Council Offices, Ck. Applications are being welcomed from women who are unemployed or working on a part-time basis. Further info: 9650498 or email sports@leitrimcoco.ie
Sean O’Heslins - Seálta ná Seachtaine
Ballinamore Harvest Jamboree - Just a week to go to the Jamboree Weekend. The American Tea Party takes place on Saturday next. If you have not been asked to join a table, please contact Peter Reynolds, Helena D’Arcy, Helen Harte or Celia Donohoe. There will be music and dancing on the night and if you are not taking part in the tea party you can still come to the dance which will follow the Tea Party. Music will be provided by Lovebug.
Big coaching event in the Park – Sean O’Heslin’s are looking for more club members, boys and girls from 11-15 years of age to partake in the two day coaching summer camp on the 25th and 26th August in the Park from 10am to 5pm. All food and refreshments will be provided free of charge. Anyone interested in more details please ring 087 6846578 as places are limited.
Lotto – Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Pota Óir €3,450. Duaiseanna for those present on last Monday night: €40 Hugh McTague Jnr. €20 an duine ó Terry agus Agnes Shortt: Philip Farrelly agus Aodhán Mac Samhráin €40 an duine: Noel Sweeney, Aghadark, Kevin Turbitt, Dún na Bó, Andrew Burns, Clenaghoo, Margaret Flanagan, Church St, Síle O’ Dowd, Mayo. Uimhreacha: 56312407
Céilí in the Park! – All of you who have ever been to a Céilí will enjoy a great night at the Fíor Céilí in the Marquee in the Park on next Friday night 27 August. Dancing is from 9.30 to 12.30, Admission is €8 with tea and treats thrown in. Music by the Tara Céilí Band. Don’t miss a great night.
ATHLETIC CLUB
This weekend a number of our members are competing in the HSE Sponsored National Community Games at Athlone IT. This is the last national event of the current track and field season and the athletes concerned will have a number of weeks rest before cross country begins in October.
SPORTS HALL
With the longer nights fast approaching bookings will be taken from next week for the use of the Sports Hall during September and October. The Winter Season programme will, as usual, commence at the beginning of November.
Ballinamore Boxing Club
New season starts Tuesday 7th Sept, enrolment on Thursday 26th Aug between 8 – 9pm in LaNua, Main St. boys and girls from 10yrs up are very welcome.
Children’s Eye Screening.
A Special Eye screening programme will run for all children/teenagers for the month of September at our clinic in Ballinamore. The campaign is designed to offer a 6 point screening process to children of school-going age to detect
early signs of vision problems in children. It is a more thorough and detailed screening than the screening available in the national schools. It also reduces the waiting time currently experienced by parents for children’s eye screening through the HSE and schools. It is hoped that all parents will become aware of the importance of early visual screening of children. Early detection can prevent many problems later on in life. Researchers agree that many
learning difficulties experienced by children have links to visual deficiencies.
This programme is strictly by appointment only and a full visual report will be given to all parents. If you require further information, or if you wish to make
an appointment please contact 071-9169090/ 087-6188763. Eilis Dolan
BSc(Optom) F.A.O
Charity Cycle Fun Day
in aid of The Holy Family School, Cootehill. It takes place on Saturday, 11th September next and covers 3 distances. Full details on www.breffniwheelers.com or contact Barry 086 0255653 Ciaran 087 2932677 Kevin 086 8520634
FIOR CEILI
All welcome to Ceili on the 27th August 2010 in the Marquee at the Sean O Heslin GAA grounds in Ballinamore. 9.30pm – 12.30am. Music by the Tara Ceili Band. Admission € 8.00. Refreshments served. Fundraiser for the Sean O Heslin GAA.
News for 18th August 2010
Ballinamore Family Festival 2010
This has to be one of the best ever festivals! Congratulations to the committee, and all the very hard working stewards, to everyone who had a hand in this amazingly successful festival. I know from my past experience that the committee put in a marathon effort over many months to make sure the festival is entertaining and safe for everyone attending, a big thank you to our Garda service. It’s hard to pick out events but the common consent was that everyone had a great time. In these times of recession it’s amazing that any festival can survive let alone get larger attendances, this I think comes from its reputation and a guarantee of fun for all. The weather was the icing on the cake, and amazingly the fancy dress party went off without its usual torrents of rain. To finish off this hugely successful festival, the Fireworks, which were advertised as bigger and better, talk about an understatement? They were tremendous, the best ever seen in Ballinamore, I would have been so disappointed if I had missed them (my sight is not fully back but it was worth it).
Festival Whist Drive
Top Score Margaret Johnston / Mrs E McNiffe / Maura Cull – 150
Ladies
2nd Maura Thompson (143)
3rd Myrtle Neill (138)
½ time Evelyn Kiernan – Hatcher Geraldine O’Reilly
Gents
2nd Carl Johnston (144)
3rd Beatrice Burns (142)
½ time Joan O’Reilly – Hatcher Agnes Owens
Raffle: Eileen Wrynne – Bernadette Spollen – Madge Fleming – Christopher McNiffe – Carmel Meehan
The great clean up
The committee and the people of Ballinamore would like to thank all the wonderful work done by the Leitrim County Council in the speedy clean up each morning during the festival. Litter is always a problem, but especially during a street festival such as ours is. But everyday the hard working staff of the Leitrim County Council was there and left our town clean as a new pin, ready for the next onslaught! Without this help the town would not have so attractive and welcoming to all our visitors. Many thanks.
Colleen Quinn ‘Memory Lane’ exhibition
Friday, August 13 at 7:30pm
Location: Solas Art Gallery – Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim
Not only is there a Festival in Ballinamore but there is a festival of memories opening at the Solas Gallery in Ballinamore, this Friday the 13th August at 7.30. “Memory Lane “is the new exhibition by well known Ballinamore artist, Colleen Quinn, her second solo show at the Gallery since its opening.
Ballinamore Family Festival – Outstanding Bills
Would be grateful for any business to send in their outstanding bills as soon as possible.
ANNUAL KNOCK NOVENA from Sat 14th to Sun 22nd August. See Church Notice Board for details
Self Help African Aid – Collection will be this weekend 14/15th August. Please support.
TROCAIRE COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND
The very serious situation unfolding in Pakistan which is devastated by floods and millions have lost everything, calls for a generous response both in terms of prayer and of material support. Trócaire has requested a nationwide church collection next weekend, 21st & 22nd August to assist in the relief effort. If you wish to contribute, put your contribution in an envelope, write Trocaire on it and put it in the basket at the normal collection next weekend. Thank you.
“Leitrim Third Level will offer the following PART-TIME courses in Carrick on Shannon this September. 3 day courses in Certificate in Public Relations or Certificate in Journalism, 8 day course in Diploma in Sports Event Management – 2 year courses in ACCA Fundamentals or ACCA Accountancy Technician – 2 year Higher Cert. in Business Studies - 8 week Home Gardening & Horticulture course and 20 week Sign Language - 1 year Advanced Diploma in Personal and Executive Coaching. information 071 9650496 or on www.leitrimthirdlevel.ie.
ATHLETIC CLUB
The Club would like to acknowledge the support and active assistance of a great number of people who contributed to the success of last Wednesday evenings Open 10K and 5K Roadraces. The various catagories involved include the massive number of stewards, those who helped with the entries and results, publicity and catering as well as Prize Sponsors, the Festival Committee, First Aid backup,the Gardai and of course the runners. The various helpers helpers will be acknowledged in more detail elsewhere. Training has resumed to the National Community Games qualifiers who will be in action in Athlone next weekend.
Cluichí le teacht
Minor Championship against St Mary’s in the Park next Wednesday at 7.00
Big coaching event in the Park
Sean O’Heslin’s are looking for club members boys and girls from 11-15 years of age to partake in a two day coaching summer camp on the 25th and 26th August in the Park from 10am to 5pm. All food and refreshments will be provided free of charge. Anyone interested in more details please contact Patsy Connaughton at 087 6846578 as places are limited.
Lotto
Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Shortt’s. Pota Óir €3,400. Duaiseanna for those present on last Monday night: €40 – Séamus Mac Murchaidh. Buidéal Vodka ó Freddie Walsh: Aindrias Ó Dubhthaigh €40 an duine: P J Dolan and John Harte, Mary McGirl, Laheen, Keshcarrigan, Martin Nellis, Fenagh, Mary Harte, Lahard, Séamus Mac Murchaidh. Uimhreacha: 24160753
Speech and Drama Classes
Starting in September in the Shaylin Centre, Ballinamore for kids aged between 7 and 11 years. Classes will take place on Thursday’s afterschool and will be run by a qualified Teacher. During the class, the kids will work on aspects of Voice, Drama, Acting and Mime, in a fun and imaginative environment. They will also have an opportunity to compete in feiseanna and achieve Irish Board of Speech and Drama grades.
For information contact Rachel on 0851197243 / email rachmoloney@gmail.com
Music Classes for Junior Cert
Classes for Junior Cert music will commence in September at the Piano Centre Ballinamore. For full details contact Gerarda Burns ALCM at 087 7828573”
Ballinamore Boxing Club
The new season starts 2nd week Sept 7th. Boys & girls from 10 upwards. We would like to thank Tommie McCormack for the trophies and Sean Devine for the Boxing vests recently presented at the Club Awards Night.
Children’s Eye Screening.
A Special Eye screening programme will run for all children/teenagers for the month of September at our clinic in Ballinamore. The campaign is designed to offer a 6 point screening process to children of school-going age to detect
early signs of vision problems in children. It is a more thorough and detailed screening than the screening available in the national schools. It also reduces the waiting time currently experienced by parents for children’s eye screening through the HSE and schools. It is hoped that all parents will become aware of the importance of early visual screening of children. Early detection can prevent many problems later on in life. Researchers agree that many
learning difficulties experienced by children have links to visual deficiencies.
This programme is strictly by appointment only and a full visual report will be given to all parents. If you require further information, or if you wish to make
an appointment please contact 071-9169090/ 087-6188763. Eilis Dolan
BSc(Optom) F.A.O
Church of Ireland
The Church of Ireland, Church Street, Ballinamore, Sunday service is at 12.15pm every Sunday except on the 4th Sunday which is held in Drumreilly Church, Drumreilly.
“Leitrim Sports Partnership
Is delighted to offer women the opportunity to take part in a 6 week custom designed exercise project.The project will offer women one hour pool time and one hour studio time on alternate weeks in the Aura Leitrim Leisure Facility in Carrick on Shannon. The pool time will be split into 2 half hour sessions – 30 minutes swimming lesson, 30 minutes aquafit. The studio time will also be split into 2 half hour sessions, 30 minutes Pilates and 30 minutes aerobics. The programme is being funded under the Irish Sports Council’s Women in Sport initiative and so the fee to participants is minimal at just € 3 per week. It will commence on Wednesday 15th September at 12pm and will run for 6 weeks; it will run each Wednesday morning. Applications are being welcomed from women who are unemployed or working on a part-time basis. An Open Evening for registration is being held on 8th September at 7pm in the Council Offices, Carrick on Shannon. For further information please contact the Leitrim Sports Partnership on 071 9650498 or by email sports@leitrimcoco.ie”
Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann Cavan 2010
Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) Gas Safety Public Announcement
Plastic Surgeon warns Farmers on Farm Injuries
And the Winner Is…
The Booby Prize for Packaging Waste goes to O2.
We became fed up with the coverage of the Vodafone mobile broadband modem, we had become quite frustrated with the intermittent coverage that we had changed over to O2 and got one of their little modems instead. I have to admit that we are very satisfied with the coverage and glad that we changed.
Recently we needed another modem for a guest that was staying and for my use when I travel by myself that we unlocked it the unused vodafone modem and ordered an O2 mobile modem sim card to use with it instead.
Yesterday a small box came in the post and we wondered what it could be, we weren’t expecting anything, we hadn’t ordered anything big enough for a box.
Imagine our surprise on opening it…..
Open the box to find...
an itty bitty sim card
Raining Frogs?
We have had a few beautiful days of sun, light winds and starry clear nights. This week in August every year there are amazing night skies with shooting stars (Perseids) in the northern sky. Check out the Astronomy Ireland website for more details.
If you are blessed with clear skies then you owe it to yourself to go out at night, bring a rug, wear a warm hat and settle into your favourite deck chair to watch the show. If you have binoculars they may add to the fun however I often find it less frustrating to just gaze upwards and let the magic unfold.
I don’t think that I will get to see any stars tonight as we had a day of rain, all day…
I decided to make use of the rain to wash the outdoor bathtub so I put the plug in this morning to allow it to fill. After a few hours I went out to check on progress. Imagine my surprise to find two fine frogs swimming about in the tub…
A pair of happy frogs
Here is a close up of one of the swimmers, handsome fella isn’t he?
An Irish frog enjoying the rain
Race results Ballinamore AC 10km Road Race & 5km Fun
Wednesday August 11th 2010
10km Results
Place Number Name Club/Team Category Time
1 60 Liam Feely North Leitrim AC Senior Men 00:33:44
2 76 Tommy Kelly North Sligo AC Senior Men 00:34:22
3 37 Martin Fulton Unattached Senior Men 00:34:27
4 64 Declan Newman Unattached Senior Men 00:34:56
5 25 Thomas McBride North Sligo AC Senior Men 00:35:57
6 34 James Mulhall Unattached Senior Men 00:37:12
7 47 Mel Casserly Sligo AC Senior Men 00:37:32
8 55 David Kearins Sligo AC Senior Men 00:37:47
9 39 Bobby Mitchell Unattached Men 50 00:38:09
10 56 Neil Higgins Sligo AC Senior Men 00:38:27
11 61 Gary Burke Unattached Senior Men 00:38:28
12 69 Jason O’Byrne Unattached Senior Men 00:39:33
13 46 Rory Connor Sligo Triathlon Club Men 40 00:39:36
14 117 Roy Kelly Sligo AC Senior Men 00:39:41
15 27 Lorcan Roddy North Sligo Senior Men 00:39:53
16 109 Adrian Gurn Unattached Senior Men 00:39:59
17 112 Paul Doherty Unattached Senior Men 00:40:29
18 71 Brian O’Reilly Laragh AC Men 50 00:40:48
19 63 David Sheridan Unattached Senior Men 00:41:04
20 70 Chris Rushe Unattached Men 50 00:41:08
21 79 Paddy Croal North Leitrim AC Men 50 00:41:17
22 74 Paul McGrath Unattached Men 40 00:41:33
23 75 Trevor McDaid North Leitrim AC Men 40 00:42:02
24 40 Patrick O’Reilly Unattached Men 40 00:42:09
25 48 Paul Deering Unattached Men 40 00:42:12
26 43 Damien Duignan Unattached Senior Men 00:42:23
27 72 Fintan Craig Unattached Men 50 00:42:48
28 53 Rory Sweeney Unattached Men 40 00:43:22
29 77 Darren Aldridge Unattached Senior Men 00:43:26
30 111 Graham Allen Unattached Men 40 00:43:29
31 113 Joe Lowe Unattached Men 40 00:43:44
32 114 Anne Byrne Unattached Senior Ladies 00:43:44
33 57 Dympna Kelly Unattached Senior Ladies 00:43:48
34 85 Eileen Donohoe Unattached Senior Ladies 00:44:03
35 38 Sean Meaney Unattached Men 60 00:44:09
36 26 Shane Roddy North Sligo AC Senior Men 00:44:16
37 78 Gerard Lynch Unattached Senior Men 00:44:22
38 86 Noreen Colreavy Unattached Senior Ladies 00:44:40
39 100 Simon Moylan Unattached Men 40 00:44:46
40 82 Paul Keane Unattached Senior Men 00:45:06
41 81 Ian Kelly Unattached Senior Men 00:45:12
42 67 Bernie Kelly Unattached Ladies 50 00:45:18
43 110 Matthew Knell Unattached Senior Men 00:45:19
44 99 Erik Fateml Unattached Men 40 00:45:24
45 58 Ann Keenan Unattached Ladies 40 00:45:39
46 36 Chris Callaghan Unattached Men 40 00:46:54
47 93 David Donnelly Unattached Senior Men 00:47:03
48 80 Alan French Unattached Senior Men 00:47:28
49 83 Clayton Good Unattached Senior Men 00:47:36
50 102 Jose Morais Unattached Men 50 00:48:10
51 54 Bernard McCartin Unattached Senior Men 00:48:22
51 89 Lisa Cryan Unattached Senior Ladies 00:48:28
53 119 John Cassidy Unattached Senior Men 00:48:44
54 66 Emer Macavin Unattached Senior Ladies 00:49:36
55 33 Patrick Joyce Unattached Men 40 00:49:38
56 73 Anthony Walsh Unattached Men 50 00:49:39
57 106 Marie Dolan Unattached Senior Ladies 00:49:43
58 94 Jim Delaney Unattached Men 40 00:50:01
59 50 Jarlath Fitzgerald Unattached Men 40 00:50:05
60 65 Eamon Heaney Unattached Men 40 00:50:07
61 95 Michael Sharkey Unattached Men 40 00:50:10
62 49 Deirdre Deering Unattached Senior Ladies 00:50:13
63 90 Ursla Crossan Unattached Ladies 50 00:50:22
64 68 John O’Dell Unattached Men 40 00:50:36
65 59 Rita Naitinohan Unattached Ladies 50 00:50:48
66 42 Joyce Mitchell Unattached Ladies 40 00:51:02
67 120 Liam Wynne Unattached Senior Men 00:51:26
68 52 John Muldowney Unattached Men 50 00:51:42
69 116 Siobhan Ashmore Unattached Senior Ladies 00:52:02
70 87 Caroline O’Reilly Unattached Senior Ladies 00:52:12
71 92 Noel Carolan Unattached Men 50 00:53:15
72 30 Desmond Brownlie Lagan Valley AC Men 60 00:53:38
73 91 Gerry Crossan Unattached Men 50 00:53:41
74 98 Bernadette Glancy Unattached Ladies 40 00:53:54
75 118 Liam Burke Unattached Senior Men 00:53:55
76 97 Aoife McPartland Unattached Senior Ladies 00:53:57
77 45 Jim Donnelly Unattached Men 50 00:54:35
78 103 Lynda Harte Unattached Senior Ladies 00:54:57
79 35 Karen Higgins Unattached Senior Ladies 00:54:58
80 84 Rose Young Unattached Ladies 50 00:55:02
81 41 Derek Trout Unattached Men 40 00:55:27
82 96 Eilis Quinn Unattached Senior Ladies 00:55:53
83 121 Pam Quinn Unattached Ladies 40 00:56:27
84 62 Eamon Reddin Unattached Men 50 00:56:52
85 88 Mary Duignan Unattached Ladies 40 00:58:09
86 44 Rita Donnelan Galway City H Ladies 50 00:58:19
87 108 Norma Comyns Unattached Senior Ladies 01:25:08
88 107 Sharon Wynne Unattached Senior Ladies 01:25:08
Team Result
1 North Sligo AC 22 points
2 Sligo AC 25 points
3 North Leitrim AC 45 points
5km Results
Place No Name Club/Team Category Time
1 217 Daire Farrell Carrick on Shannon AC Under 16 Boys 00:18:20
2 236 James Mc Geough Sligo AC Under 16 Girls 00:18:38
3 228 Aishlin Patin Sligo AC Under 16 Boys 00:19:22
4 220 Mark Muldowney Longford Under 16 Boys 00:19:52
5 205 Alicia Boylan Oriel Under 16 Girls 00:20:18
6 235 Anna Redden Sligo AC Junior Ladies 00:20:38
7 221 Sean Muldowney Longford Under 14 Boys 00:22:21
8 214 Laura O’Dowd Ballinamore Under 16 Girls 00:22:56
9 238 Kieran Mc Govern Tullamore Harriers Senior Men 00:23:14
10 204 Natasha Boylan Oriel Senior Ladies 00:23:29
11 210 Clare Owens Ballinamore Senior Ladies 00:23:34
12 233 Anne Heslin Ballinamore Junior Ladies 00:23:35
13 219 Kennan Deering Sligo Athletic Under 14 Boys 00:24:45
14 207 Niamh Griffin Ballinamore Junior Girls 00:25:16
15 208 Grainne Griffin Ballinamore Under 16 Girls 00:27:28
16 229 John Bohan Laragh AC Senior Men 00:28:25
17 234 Sibeal Reynolds Ballinamore Under 14 Girls 00:29:19
18 215 Oneisa Mimna Ballinamore Under 14 Girls 00:29:27
19 203 Jack Quinn None Under 14 Boys 00:30:15
20 231 Debbie Swords Ballinamore Senior Ladies 00:30:19
21 218 Dylan Beirne Ballinamore Under 14 Boys 00:30:27
22 223 Aoibhinn Mc Goldrick Ballinamore Under 14 Girls 00:30:29
23 212 Abby Sweeney Ballinamore Under 14 Girls 00:30:31
24 230 Jenny Jessop Knockvicar Senior Ladies 00:30:55
25 202 Aisling Carey None Senior Ladies 00:31:17
26 240 Evlyn Cafferty Ballinamore Senior Ladies 00:32:04
27 222 Ciara Mc Goldrick Ballinamore Under 14 Girls 00:32:38
28 239 Violet Cullen Drumahair Senior Ladies 00:32:54
29 246 Caroline Fatenni Ballinamore Under 14 Girls 00:33:05
30 216 Dylan Mimna Ballinamore Under 14 Boys 00:33:28
31 213 Janet Daly Ballinamore Senior Ladies 00:34:07
32 237 Nadine Kelly None Senior Ladies 00:34:41
33 232 Michelle Durkin Knockvicar Senior Ladies 00:35:50
34 224 Daragh Gleeson Ballinamore Under 14 Boys 00:36:24
35 244 Teresa Gilmartin Ballinamore Senior Ladies 00:36:43
36 242 Donnacha Devaney Manorhamilton Under 14 Boys 00:36:51
37 245 Alice Ann Fatenni Ballinamore Senior Ladies 00:37:02
38 247 Catherine Fatenni Ballinamore Under 14 Girls 00:37:12
39 209 Catherine Purcell Ballinamore Under 14 Girls 00:37:33
40 225 Owen Mc Guinness Ballinamore Under 14 Boys 00:38:21
41 241 Harriot Devaney Manorhamilton Senior Ladies 00:39:51
42 243 Muireann Devaney Manorhamilton Under 14 Girls 00:39:52
43 249 Majella Maher Ballinamore Senior Ladies 00:42:04
44 248 Mary Quinn Ballinamore Senior Ladies 00:42:05
45 250 Ann Sammon Ballinamore Senior Ladies 00:42:07
Build your own Wind Turbine Course – Sept. 13th to 18th
Hugh Piggott - Build your own Wind Turbine
Everyone on the course works together to build one wind turbine over the duration of the course, which is held in Ballinamore.
No previous skills are required as everything is taught as we go along. The course involves metal work, welding, wood carving with hand tools and soldering amongst other things involved in building a wind turbine to produce electricity.
The particular type of turbine which is built on our course is designed by world renowned turbine designer Hugh Piggott and he comes to Ireland only once a year, in September, to teach on our workshop.
This is the first year that this special workshop, featuring Hugh Piggott, is being held in Ballinamore.
For more details see the website – http://www.buildyourownwindturbine.com/ or phone: 091 442021
BuildYourOwnWindTurbine
Everyone on the course works together to build one wind turbine over the duration of the course, which is held in Ballinamore.
No previous skills are required as everything is taught as we go along. The course involves metal work, welding, wood carving with hand tools and soldering amongst other things.
The particular type of turbine which is built on our course is designed by world renowned turbine designer Hugh Piggott and he comes to Ireland only once a year, in September, to teach on our workshop.
This is the first year that this special workshop, featuring Hugh Piggott, is being held in Ballinamore.
For more details see the website – http://www.buildyourownwindturbine.com/
Summer Green
We have had a much better summer than in the last few years. There has been lost of sun and a generous amount of rain so the growth has been very lush.
The grass has grown so quickly that we were nearly overgrown! The rushes on some of our land is waist high and has been uncut for a few years. The ground has been too wet for the last few years to allow a tractor on to it, the wheels would have caused too much damage to the land.
Recently we have had the excitement of getting a walk-behind grass cutter and we have been like two kids excitedly cutting the grass and raking it. Feeling the wet cut grass under my bare feet reminds me of childhood summers in hayfields, counting frogs, drinking cold tea from glass bottles and jumping over the freshly cut hay.
In honour of the amazing growth that we have seen this summer I have freshened the look of the blog a little. I hope you like it, it’s all my own work!
