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Another Referendum
We have another referendum approaching and we have the opportunity to make our opinions count. I have always felt that it is important to vote. There have been times when I truly wonder whether it really makes any difference to vote, the same policies seem to be in place no matter which of the parties get in however I will not give in to disinterest or frustration, I will always exercise my right to vote no matter how disillusioned I feel.
If everybody who really feels disenfranchised were to become engaged and vote then perhaps things would finally change – I live in hope!
I have copied here a blog piece by John Perkins, writer of The Economic Hitman, I think it’s worth a read.
Ireland’s Referendum- an Opportunity for Change
On May 31 Ireland will put the EU’s new treaty for fiscal discipline to a referendum, giving Irish voters a chance to overturn this controversial agreement. The crisis in Ireland is symbolic of ones facing many European countries, as well as the United States, and is a direct outgrowth of policies implemented against developing countries when I was an economic hit man (EHM). The upcoming decision by Irish citizens is a harbinger for other countries around the world, as well as crucial to Ireland’s financial future.
If voters agree to sign this treaty for fiscal discipline, it will obligate Ireland to run low government deficits and maintain drastically reduced levels of public debt; in other words, the country will be forced to implement even stricter austerity measures on its already beleaguered citizens. It is important to remember that Dublin accepted international aid in 2010 in order to deal with a huge budget deficit brought on by the previous government’s pledge to bail out Irish banks for billions of dollars in bad loans. The Irish Government has been “asset stripping” –selling off public resources, including gas from the west coast, utilities, and forests in attempts to reduce the debt. This is an old tactic that was perfected by economic hit men in countries throughout Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East during the 1970s and 1980s. Many Irish are vehemently protesting such acts and are opposed to signing the EU treaty, declaring them a loss of sovereignty for a nation that fought a bloody battle for full independence less than a century ago.
The Awaken Ireland Movement is an example of an approach aimed at empowering the people to create a different future, bringing the people together in a community-based grassroots movement to share information on viable alternatives and to encourage conversations towards a vision for a better future. The challenge will be to base the movement on formulating realistic solutions at local levels in ways that respect differences and allow a voice for the many. Austerity measures are killing the European economy. Not surprisingly Goldman Sachs and other investment organizations are at the root of the problem; they are strategically staffing Europe’s government and the Central Bank with hard-hearted investment bankers more interested in the concerns of the financial sector than those of the people. These ex-European Commissioners and former central bankers are helping the banks gain access to those in power.
news for wed 23rd may 2012
Howard Cusack R.I.P.
I know Howard would have been appreciative with the many condolences, cards, food and all that goes with good friends and neighbours, i know he would have liked to thank everyone for the multitude of genuine feeling shown over the past 15 years and especially the last 6 weeks of his life and I know he knew how rich his life was with such friends. Howard was so happy with Ballinamore when he first came back from London many years ago. The quality of life was so much better than any big town or city with family and friends to assist him if needed and I can add he had a good quality of life because of this. I would just like to add my gratitude along with Howards to you all for making his life and work in Ballinamore and Leitrim so rewarding and in most cases pleasurable. Thanks for all your kindness. Monica sharpley.
Natty Wailer Rasta vibes in the Culture Quarters
Will be playing at the CQ on the 2nd June @ 9pm…7 euro entry and all proceeds go to the Cultural Quarters.(Not to be missed) Work party still needed on Tuesday’s (light lunch provided) and donations still needed..Tuesday we are still running our Tiji Chi class 12-1 pm 5 euro’s (pay and go), Wednesday is meditation 8-9 pm, Thursday is knitting club from 2 pm…Lastly we are about to launch our new summer programmes for kids from 5 up…watch this space…and thanks again to all who have and still are supporting the CQ project…for further information regarding any of the above please phone 0864082630.
Sweet uplifting event in St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Mohill.
Take your mind off all the doom and gloom and come along and join with the Leitrim based Sweet Spirit Gospel Choir, The Hunt School Choir, The Kilmore Cathedral Choir & Soloist Lorraine Vance for an evening of uplifting music and song on Friday 25th May in St. Mary’s Church of Ireland Mohill at 8.30pm sharp! The Sweet Spirit Gospel Choir & Hunt School Choir is under the direction of Tish Dunleavy. The Kilmore Cathedral Choir is under the direction of Dean Raymond Ferguson. Please support!
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 Development Co. (LDC) has commenced a project to conduct comprehensive Analysis and Research on the tourism sector in the County. This work was agreed through the County Tourism Forum and a steering group drew up, agreed and invited tenders. The LDC Board approved the funding and the project will be funded from the RDP (LEADER) 2007-2013. “Europe investing in Rural Areas”
The purpose of this work is to establish a baseline on all aspects of the tourism sector (both positive and negative) and to formulate a series of integrated recommendations and actions which will ensure planned, sustainable development for tourism in Leitrim in the medium to long term. This should benefit all locally based tourism related businesses and also the tourists and visitors who come to Leitrim in the future. The process aims to involve as many of those contributing to tourism in Leitrim as possible whether individuals, communities, businesses, organisations, representatives, providers, networks, projects etc.
EmcG Solutions from Belfast in conjunction with TCC International, and Kevin Mc Govern and Willie Millar will carry out the work. Some details are attached. The project and the work involved are also described in some further detail (attached).
In order to ensure that the work is comprehensive, relevant and that it carries the views of those involved in Tourism provision in Leitrim I would be grateful if you could (as appropriate)
1. Assist the contractors in accessing all policy, statistics, documents and plans, review documents etc relevant to tourism in Leitrim
2. Assist Leitrim Development Co. and the contractors to contact and meet as many people as possible involved and working in the sector in Leitrim so as to build a comprehensive picture of what is happening currently (and in the recent past) and to get proposals / suggestions for the future.
3. Contribute to the project through the consultation and survey processes and by contacting the contractors with your views, with any relevant information etc. Include your ideas, proposals and views.
4. Inform as many people (involved or interested in tourism) as you can that the project is under way and encourage them to contribute.
5. Let us know here at Leitrim Development Company about your activities and about businesses, services, events and other items etc. (attractions, features, activities etc) which are bringing and supporting tourism in the County (past and present).
Dr Eileen Mc Gloin from EmcG Solutions is the main point of contact for the project and her contact details are as follows.
Dr Eileen McGloin
EMcG Solutions
4 Montgomery Road
Belfast
BT6 9JD Mobile: from ROI 00 44 78 94736567
Email Eileen.McGloin@emcgsolutions.com
Website www.emcgsolutions.com
Leitrim Development Company can provide funding and other supports to tourism businesses under the tourism measure of the RDP (LEADER) programme and we are and will continue to support and fund businesses, events, festivals and other tourism projects, initiatives and training. (including those which will be identified in this process). If you would like details of this support feel free to contact me.
Thanking you for your assistance and hoping that you can assist in improving and developing tourism in Leitrim for the future through this process.
Ballinamore Active Age Group
the next meeting is on Thursday 24th at 3pm in Trathnona. We are going to Lough Derg on 28th May. Will all members try to attend as we need to finalize arrangements. Anybody interested in joining us please ring Clare 071 9644945 or Maureen 071 9644116
A 5k May walk, run or roll in aid of Cancer Research will take place on Sunday May 20th 2012 starting from Aughnasheelin Community Centre at 1p.m. Entry Fee €10. Sponsorship cards on request – contact Cáit @ 0872123703. If you can’t walk you can still donate on http://www.mycharity.ie/event/the_may_walkrun_or_roll/.or by contacting the above number. If you’re donating but not walking why not join us anyway for refreshments in the Community Centre following the event. Come out and join us, you will not only support Cancer Research but you will also bring your friends and families together for a great fun afternoon!!
Seán O’Heslin’s – Scéalta na Seachtaine,
ATHLETIC CLUB – one week from today on Sunday May 27th at 2.00 p.m. we host the big Women’s’ 5K Roadrace in conjunction with Leitrim Sports Partnership and Leitrim County Board AAI. The event is supported by the Irish Sports Council and is an Open event held under AAI Licence. Today the Leitrim AAI Championships are being held in Manorhamilton at 2.00 p.m. with events for Under 10 upwards. Training continues Tuesday and Thursday at 7 00 p.m. Morning Workout Classes
Counselling Service
Bereavement and other counselling services available. Please phone (049)4372999.
International Eucharistic Congress – Important Updates – 55,000 tickets have been sold for the Statio Orbis through the dioceses and to the international pilgrims. The remaining 20,000 tickets will shortly be sold through Centra Shops nationwide. These can be bought in pairs. A list of participating stores will be issued soon. A special ticket which allows access to the opening ceremony and the closing ceremony is also available at a cost of €40. This special events ticket is available to buy on the website or by calling 01-2981122 . Tickets will be provided for people who attended the Eucharistic Congress in 1932 and their carer. A shuttle-bus will be available to transfer these special guests from Clonliffe College car park to Croke Park. Lunch will be provided for them and their carers in Croke Park at 12.30pm. If there any eligible people in your parish willing to go they can contact me at 049-4375004 / 0877673894
CSSL are keeping open their online booking service, however, the price of one day tickets is now €35. Tickets can be bought at the gate on the day; however, pre-booking will help to cut down queuing time. You can also call 01-2981122 to make your booking and you are particularly encouraged to do this if you are booking a group.
If you have a group going on a mini-bus or coach it is very important to inform the Congress Support Services by emailing coachparking@iec2012.ie with details about times and dates of travel, the numbers travelling and the name and contact details of the coach company.
All priests are asked to ensure that they have sent their accreditation forms to Bishop Leo, along with a stamped envelope, to ensure that they can concelebrate Mass and if necessary hear confessions, at the Congress. Accredited priests will be given a white stole at registration – those who are willing to hear confessions are asked to bring a purple stole with them.
IEC2012 has now joined forces with Nursing Homes Ireland and the Health Service Executive to encourage clergy and nursing homes to facilitate the celebration of a special Mass with the Anointing of the Sick during the week of June 3rd – June 10th, the week preceding the International Eucharistic Congress. The celebration will provide nursing home residents and staff with an opportunity to celebrate this international event that will promote a renewed awareness of the centrality of the Eucharist to the life and mission of the Catholic Church. Nursing Homes Ireland and the Health Service Executive are encouraging nursing homes to give consideration towards the celebration of a special Mass to mark the Eucharistic Congress and afford residents and staff the opportunity to participate in the celebration.
Ballinamore Childcare L.t.d An Naíonra – Irish Speaking
Enrolments now been taken for Sept 2012. Free Pre school year (ECCE) for Children born between 2 Feb 2008 to 30 June 30th 2009. Also Community Childcare Subvention (CCS) scheme applies. (Reduced Childcare fees), to disadvantaged & low income parents. Open week for new children attending the service is Mon 11th June to Fri 15th June between 9.00am – 12.30pm any day. You will meet staff and see how the pre-school operates & see our daily preschool programme.
Tá failte roimh teacht sa Naíonra. For further queries contact An Stiúrthóir (play leader). Póilin Ní Mhoráin 071 96 45733 or 086 3777730.
Ballinamore’s Womens Group
A trip to Clare staying in the Falls Hotel in Ennistymon has been organised for Ballinamores Women’s group from the 14th to the 17th of September next. Cost of trip which includes transport, meals and accommodation is €275 for members and €285 for non members. A Trip to the Burren and the cliffs of Moher will be arranged at an addition fee. A non refundable sum of €50 books a place which must be paid on or before meeting on the 6th of June. Enquirers to 9642909 or 9644785
Church News
Confessions Sat 12noon – 12.30pm
Collectors 25th / 26th & 2nd / 3rd June Anne Brady, Austin Quinn, Michael Fanning, Camillus Martin
Altar Servers Sunday 27th & 2nd June (Group 3) Cathal McHugh, Thomas Darcy, James Óg Maguire
Bring in the remained of your Lourdes collection and also Vocations & Diocesan Service Collection next weekend.
Accord Centre, Cavan: Getting married 2013? Contact Accord for your Pre Marriage Application Form. Book early to get your preferred date. We also provide Marriage and Relationship Counselling in strict confidence. Contact 049 4375004 or email cavanaccord@eircom.net
Pro-Life Meeting: Thurs 24th May 8.30pm Errigal Hotel Cootehill, Co Cavan. Dr Eoghan De Faoite will speak on the looming threat to Irish Laws and explain what we need to do. Queries 01 8730465
So Sligo Food and Culture Festival 2012
World Pairs Angling Championship
Kevin Locke visited Hamills Bed and Breakfast recently to tell of his exciting plans for The World Pairs Angling Championship Sept 8th to 14th 2012 set in Counties Fermanagh, Cavan, Monaghan and Leitrim - Hamills Bed and Breakfast in Ballinamore, Co Leitrim is an ideal central location, the perfect place to stay for anglers fishing Garadice, St Johns Lake and Lough Scur.
‘On the Wall’ Press Release
On Fri 25th May the second “On The Wall” Exhibition opens at the Solas Gallery In Ballinamore. An exhibition without a painting or photograph. Artists have been asked to create pieces of work that will hang on the wall or go on a plinth that are outside their normal artwork. This is the second “On the Wall” at Solas, the first being an outstanding success. Artists and public are asked to stretch their imaginations a bit, and enjoy the different skills and ideas on show.
As always, it is difficult to mention everything, so this is just a taste of what is on offer. Artworks go from “small” to large, for example a delicate 4mtr long prayer flag by Celia Richard and from Ina Duyn a wall hanging chandelier made from recycled candle holders as well as a large windchime made from slates. If you think about it, the time involved in making these and other pieces must be tremendous. Recycling for art shows up again with two interesting masks created from old tractor seats by Alan McGrath. A stunning glass window piece by Monica Grossman, a papier mache wall piece by Sandra Vernon, are just some of the works available.. Other artists involved are Christene Raab Heine; Caroline Rock; Doug Ross; Holly Gardener; Brendan Dean and more.
The exhibition will be opened by Brendan Dean on Fri 25th May at 7.30pm. Brendan is a local artist, well known both in Ballinamore, Leitrim and nationally for his creative art. A founder member of the Solas Gallery, Brendan feels that artists need to feel free to express themselves outside the box. “On the Wall” does just that and will continue to be open until 16th June, with gallery opening hours 10-6, mon-sat. The Gallery is above the Four Seasons Garden centre in Ballinamore. For any enquiries please contact Gail or Ben on 071 9644210; info@solasart.ie or visit the website www.solasart.ie.
National Drawing Day Additional Info
ACTIVITIES FOR DRAWING ON Sat 19rth at Solas Gallery, Ballinamore
11am – 1pm
Life drawing using period costumes with Jo Conway.
Jo trained in Central St. Martins in London and has lived as an artist and teacher for over 25 years. She now lectures in Theatre design in Sligo IT.
2.30pm – 4.30pm
Drawing flowers with Romy Gray
Romy is an experienced Art and Ti Chai teacher, has practiced both diciplines for over 30 years.
All Day with Brendan Dean
Mural painting and Decorating outside the Cultural Quarters Ballinamore Main Street.
Surfaces will be prepared as a blank white Canvas as in, painted white in preparation for local artists & anyone who wishes to take part in express themselves on drawing day 2012,
Acrylic paints will be used and preferred for permanency as part of what in terms could be called a contemporary, cultural, community collage & effectively will be the first public artwork of its type in the town.
‘The idea was inspired not only by my views on public art, but also the idea of integrated multi diverse community & freedom of expression in conjunction with the fact that Art has been proven to have a beneficial & indeed profound healing effect on the human psyche. Therefore benefiting the Artists & members of the community, who create the Artwork & also the wider community, which really is without boundaries in terms of human connection.’
- Brendan Dean.
“I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.”
― Albert Einstein
News for Wednesday 16th May 2012
Successful Mayo, Longford and Dublin Outings!
Local dance school, the Mc Cartin SD competed at various Cumann Rince Náisiúnta Feiseanna recently. Incorporating trips to Ballina Co . Mayo, Blanchardstown, Dublin and Ennybegs, Co. Longford the class collected an array of prizes to add to their growing collection!
Winners are as follows:
Under 6
James Gilheany, Fenagh, Brian Murphy, Killeshandra, Tara Galligan-Maguire, Drumreilly, Sarah Greene, Aughavas.
Under 8
Eoin Reynolds, Aughnasheelin, Cian Mc Govern, Fenagh.
Under 9
Alannah Gunn, Aughnasheelin, Rachel Flynn, Aughnasheelin, Kate Gilheany, Fenagh, Eadaoin Casey, Aughavas, Rachel Mc Intyre, Aughavas, Clara O Kelly, Drumeela, Conor Edwards, Newtowngore, Caoimhe Prior, Drumreilly, Caitlin Quinn, Drumreilly, Laura Mc Intyre, Aughavas, Grainne Reynolds, Aughnasheelin, Eabha Gill, Fenagh, Marese Masterson, Carrigallen, Ella Stringer, Aughwillian, Edel Kiernan, Carrigallen, Ella Galligan-Maguire, Drumreilly.
Under 11
Tom Gilheany, Fenagh, Shane Mc Gourty, Mohill, Deirbhile Currid, Aughavas, Rose Mc Loughlin, Fenagh, Sophie Mc Greal, Dowra, Michelle Gormley, Cornageeha, Megan Lavin, Drumreilly, Ella Quinn, Drumreilly, Maria Lynch, Newtowngore, Chloe Cunningham, Cornageeha, Louise Cafferty, Gorvagh, Lisa Gill, Cloone, Ónisia Mimna, Drumreilly, Orla Kiernan, Carrigallen, James Lennon, Fenagh, Michelle Mc Cabe, Drumreilly, Emer Mc Cabe, Drumreilly.
Under 12
Grace Masterson, Carrigallen, Luke Murphy, Killeshandra, Shauna Lavin, Drumreilly, Sinead Edwards, Newtowngore, Stephanie Daly, Drumreilly.
Under 13
Aoife Mc Cartin, Ballinamore, Helen O Rourke, Corlough, Shannon Edwards, Newtowngore, Niamh Donegan, Drumreilly, Clodagh Mitchell, Mohill, Caoimhe Gaffney, Drumreilly, Emma Sorohan, Cornageeha, Ellen Keegan, Cloone.
Under 15
Abigael Pierce, Drumeela, Aliene Mc Partland, Killdallen, Dawn Hackett, Bornacoola, Aoife Cafferty, Gorvagh, Julie Reynolds, Aughnasheelin, Sinead Maguire, Drumreilly.
Under 17
Barry Taylor, Newtowngore, Grainne Donegan, Drumreilly, Aisling Maguire, Drumreilly, Ciara Gaffney, Drumreilly, Conor Gaffney, Drumreilly.
Under and Over 19
Blaithin Donohoe, Newtowngore, Sinead Mc Govern, Drumreilly, Paula Mc Partland, Killdallen, Tadhg Murray, Drumreilly, Leona Reynolds, Aughnasheelin.
Congratulations to the pupils and their teacher Karl Mc Cartin ADCRN
The Chiropodist will attend in Templeport Resource Centre on next Wed 16th May from 11am.
Church News
Getting Married? Give minimum 9 months notice. The pre marriage course is the Accord Course that should be done.
Confessions Sat 12noon – 12.30pm
Congress: Booking on line has ended. You will get in by paying €35 at the entrance, but not for the closing mass.
Altar Servers Sunday 20th & 26th May (Group 2) Grainne Flynn, Emma McGovern, Aileen Flynn.
SOUTH LEITRIM PRIMARY CARE TEAM AND COMMUNITY HEALTH FORUM – COMMUNITY INFORMATION EVENING
Thursday 17th May 2012 7-9pm – Community Centre, Carrigallen
There will be talks and information on the night about
The community text alert scheme
Support for those caring for someone at home
Minding your mental health
There will also be a wide range of information about services available in the local community to help you such as Citizens Information, MABS, Fair Deal scheme, Leitrim Association for People with a Disability, services for older people and information about your local health services and how they can help you. For more information please contact Maeve MacDermott, HSE Primary Care Development Unit. 071 91 35029
A 5k May walk, run or roll in aid of Cancer Research will take place on Sunday May 20th 2012 starting from Aughnasheelin Community Centre at 1p.m. Entry Fee €10. Sponsorship cards on request – contact Cáit @ 0872123703. If you can’t walk you can still donate on http://www.mycharity.ie/event/the_may_walkrun_or_roll/.or by contacting the above number. If you’re donating but not walking why not join us anyway for refreshments in the Community Centre following the event. Come out and join us, you will not only support Cancer Research but you will also bring your friends and families together for a great fun afternoon!!
Seán O’Heslin’s – Scéalta na Seachtaine
Lotto – Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Bobby Joe’s. Pota Óir €2,650. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40: Kevin Turbitt, Dún na Bó. Voucher form Ciaran and Cathy Smith: Kevin Turbitt. €40 an duine: Peter Martin Dolan, Ardmoneen, Róisín Murray, Snugboro, Ballyconnell, Ciara Holohan, Sallyfield, Gorvagh, Niamh Nic Gabhann, Glennan Mór, Séamus Mullen, Scotstown, Co Monaghan.
ATHLETIC CLUB
Two weeks from today on Sunday May 27th at 2.00 p.m. we host the big Women’s’ 5K Roadrace in conjunction with Leitrim Sports Partnership and Leitrim County Board AAI. The event is supported by the Irish Sports Council and is an Open event held under AAI Licence. Today the Leitrim AAI Championships are being held in Manorhamilton at 2.00 p.m. with events for Under 10 upwards. Training continues Tuesday and Thursday at 7 00 p.m. Morning Workout Classes
New Indoor/outdoor morning workout classes for men and women are
starting in Ballinamore GAA Gym Tuesday morning the 22nd of May from
10am – 11am with Michelle Fanning. €20 for 4 classes. All welcome to
come along and join in. Contact 0879390980 for more information.
Ballinamore Childcare L.t.d An Naíonra – Irish Speaking
Enrolments now been taken for Sept 2012. Free Pre school year (ECCE) for Children born between 2 Feb 2008 to 30 June 30th 2009. Also Community Childcare Subvention (CCS) scheme applies. (Reduced Childcare fees), to disadvantaged & low income parents. Open week for new children attending the service is Mon 11th June to Fri 15th June between 9.00am – 12.30pm any day. You will meet staff and see how the pre-school operates & see our daily preschool programme.
Tá failte roimh teacht sa Naíonra. For further queries contact An Stiúrthóir (play leader). Póilin Ní Mhoráin 071 96 45733 or 086 3777730.
Ballinamore’s Womens Group
A trip to Clare staying in the Falls Hotel in Ennistymon has been organised for Ballinamores Women’s group from the 14th to the 17th of September next. Cost of trip which includes transport, meals and accommodation is €275 for members and €285 for non members. A Trip to the Burren and the cliffs of Moher will be arranged at an addition fee. A non refundable sum of €50 books a place which must be paid on or before meeting on the 6th of June. Enquirers to 9642909 or 9644785
Counselling Service
Bereavement and other counselling services available. Please phone (049)4372999.
Preparation Programme for Young People for the International Eucharistic Congress: Cavan: Saturday 18th May 11am to 1pm. Manorhamilton: Friday 17th May 8pm to 1pm. For more information contact Clare Coyle Kilmore Diocesan Youth Worker 0494375004.
Golf Fundraiser-Pro Am Am
Ballinamore PPS Kilimanjaro Achievers in Aid of North West Hospice and Crumlin Children’s Hospital are hosting a Golf Pro AM AM on Friday 18th May in Ballinamore Golf Club. Golfers and Non-Golfers Welcome,no experience necessary!! Fun 4 Ball Scramble. Followed by BBQ with entertainment @ 9pm. BOOKING ESSENTIAL for Tee times. Contact Ollie Moran (086) 2312369Tickets available for those who would like to support!) All Inclusive Entry Fee ONLY- €10 pp!
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.
A 5k May walk, run or roll in aid of Cancer Research will take place on Sunday May 20th 2012 starting from Aughnasheelin Community Centre at 1p.m. Entry Fee €10. Sponsorship cards on request – contact Cáit @ 0872123703. If you can’t walk you can still donate on http://www.mycharity.ie/event/the_may_walkrun_or_roll/.or by contacting the above number. If you’re donating but not walking why not join us anyway for refreshments in the Community Centre following the event. Come out and join us, you will not only support Cancer Research but you will also bring your friends and families together for a great fun afternoon!!
Fish Awareness Day
Rinn Shannon & District Angling Club. Are holding an angling instruction day at Lough rowan [ Laura lake ] Mohill. On this Sunday 20th may from 12 to 4 pm. Trout angling methods will be shown by Rinn & district anglers. A small angling competition will be held and a live fish display will be on site. All are welcome. Call 0876254740
Ballinamore Festival 2012
It’s hard to believe but it’s getting near that time of year again…. Festival dates are now confirmed and are as Follows: Sunday 12th August until Sunday 19th August so get those holidays Booked. Tell all you friends and relations, it is a great time for family reunions. The usual high quality music and events will be alive and well that week. See you there!
Ballinamore Active Age Group
the next meeting is on Thursday 24th at 3pm in Trathnona. We are going to Lough Derg on 28th May. Will all members try to attend as we need to finalize arrangements. Anybody interested in joining us please ring Clare 071 9644945 or Maureen 071 9644116
News for 9th May 2012
The Blood Transfusion mobile unit
team will return again to The Community Centre, Ballinamore on Monday 14th May 2012 from 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m and 7.00p.m. to 9.30 p.m. Some 3000 units (pints) of blood are needed overall each week to cater for emergency and routine cases requiring transfusions of blood and blood products in hospitals all over the country. Thanks to everyone who attended the last clinic which was one of the best attended yet and please come again to the Community Centre, Ballinamore on Monday 14th May and if possible bring a friend.
H.S.E. SOUTH LEITRIM PRIMARY CARE TEAM AND COMMUNITY HEALTH FORUM
COMMUNITY INFORMATION EVENING
Thursday 17th May 2012 7-9pm
Community Centre
Carrigallen
There will be talks and information on the night about
the community text alert scheme
support for those caring for someone at home
minding your mental health
There will also be a wide range of information about services available in the local community to help you such as Citizens Information, MABS, Fair Deal scheme, Leitrim Association for People with a Disability, services for older people and information about your local health services and how they can help you.
For more information please contact Maeve MacDermott, HSE Primary Care Development Unit. 071 91 35029
Folk Choir Christmas C D
Ballinamore Folk Choir would like to thank everyone who purchased their Christmas c d O Holy Night, and for all the wonderful comments received. A donation of €1500 has been made to our local St Vincent De Paul. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.
Golf Fundraiser-Pro Am Am
Ballinamore PPS Kilimanjaro Achievers in Aid of North West Hospice and Crumlin Children’s Hospital are hosting a Golf Pro AM AM on Friday 18th May in Ballinamore Golf Club. Golfers and Non-Golfers Welcome,no experience necessary!! Fun 4 Ball Scramble. Followed by BBQ with entertainment @ 9pm. BOOKING ESSENTIAL for Tee times. Contact Ollie Moran (086) 2312369Tickets available for those who would like to support!) All Inclusive Entry Fee ONLY- €10 pp!
SPECIAL OLYMPICS IRELAND SAYS THANK YOU!
Special Olympics Ireland’s annual collection day, sponsored by eircom, took place on Friday 27th April. A huge thank you is due to all the volunteers who volunteered to collect throughout Co. Leitrim on the day as well as all of those who donated. Your support means bucket loads to us!
1st Leitrim Scouts, Ballinamore are holding a fund raising table quiz at Smyth’s bar, Main St at 9pm on Thursday May 10th. Cost €20 per team of 4. To reserve a team contact Lee Gartland on 0872224110.
The Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre – Subscription €5.
St. Patrick’s College, Cavan – Upcoming Events – David Quinn ‘Aggressive Secularism and the Church’ Monday 14th May, 20127.45pm David Quinn is a well known journalist who specialises in religious and social affairs. Currently he has columns in both The
Church News
If there are enough names for Tuesday 12th of the Congress we will book a bus so give your name if you intend to travel.
Confessions Sat 12noon – 12.30pm
Collectors for next week-end 12th, 13th & 19th, 20th May are Vera Brennan, Tommy McWeeney, Michael Hanley & Jim Cafferty
Altar Servers Sunday 13the & 19th May (Group 1) John Conway, Christopher Maguire, Alannah Smith & Micheala Harte.
Pilgrimage to Fatima 2012
the Annual Pilgrimage to Fatima takes place from the 2nd August to the 9th August, 2012. 7 nights full board ensuite in the Tres Pastorinhos Hotel which is situated beside the Sanctuary. Cost €714. Guided Tours. Bus from Ballinamore via Cavan to Dublin Airport return – costs €30 approx. Spiritual director – Fr Tom McManus P.P. for details contact Mamie Flynn 071 96 44148
Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Diocesan Collection takes place on Saturday May 12th and Sunday May 13th 2012. Please give generously. Your support will be much appreciated.
Irish Independent and The Irish Catholic. He frequently appears on radio and television programmes and also contributes to numerous magazines overseas. He is the Director of The Iona Institute, which promotes the place of marriage and religion in society. It also defends the continued existence of publicly-funded denominational schools and promotes freedom of conscience and religion. You will have an opportunity to interact with David on the night. Light refreshments will be served.
Counseling Service
Bereavement and other counselling services available. Please phone (049)4372999.
Opland/Freeman – World Music at The Cultural Quarters
Thursday 10th May, 21.00
A stack of instruments and songs and tunes from all over the map create an evening of variety and great music like you’ve never heard before. Our first ever show in Leitrim! Tickets €5, available from the Cultural Quarters, or pre book by phone 049 4333009 (ask for Sam).
Community Day’ – New Service –
IWA’s ‘Community Day’ Service is designed to give people with a physical or sensory disability, the opportunity to access their local town to do their shopping, go to the post office or bank, meet friends for a coffee etc. and most importantly, to get out and about and to maintain their independence.
The service will initially be provided on Fridays, commencing in early May. Members availing of the service will be collected at their home and brought to their local town where they will have the support of staff and volunteers to do their shopping and complete their errands. In North Leitrim the service will be provided to Manorhamilton and in South Leitrim to Carrick on Shannon. Buses are fully wheelchair accessible and all staff are fully trained and can provide assistance and personal care if required. If you know someone who would benefit from this support, if you are interested in availing of this service, or if you would like to find out more about how Irish Wheelchair Association can support you , contact Angela Gavigan (Resource Service Co-Ordinator) on 071 962 0811 or email angela.gavigan@iwa.ie
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.
M.S. Leitrim Branch Would like to thank the kindness of the donors and also the collectors. Every penny of this money is spent on our Leitrim members.
The Cultural Quarters would like to thank all those who have helped and donated time or money to this historical building in our town of Ballinamore…only one thing left to say…keep it coming!! Every Tuesday from 10am..we are looking for volunteers to join our work party…any time you can spare please just turn up light lunch provided.
Seán O’Heslin’s – Scéalta na Seachtaine
Cluichí don Deireadh Seachtaine
Division 5 game away to Gortletteragh on Monday at 1.30pm. Under 16 game home to Annaduff on Tuesday at 7.00pm
Cycle Launch
Our Sponsored Cycle will be launched in Smyth’s Siopa Ól on Sunday evening at 9.30pm. All cyclists, managers and mentors of all club teams, adult, underage, hurling and ladies are asked to attend. Plans for the event will be outlined on the night. There are just seven weeks to go and enthusiasm is building up.
Lotto
Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Siopa Ól. Pota Óir €2,600. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40: Hugh McTague jnr. Buidéal uisce beatha ó Gay Prior: Helen Sweeney, Ardmeenan. €40 an duine: Mary and Gabriel Quinn, Ardrum, Gerada Burns, Clenaghoo, David Duignan, Kiltymooden, Pauline Fox, Church St, Aidan McGovern, Tráthnóna.
McGahern Summer School May 24 – 26 ’12
The high point of the Sixth International John McGahern Seminar will be visits, guided by local historian Dr. Frank Brennan to places around Aughawillan, Ballinamore and Mohill important to McGahern’s life and works. The archaeologist Chris Read will follow his talk about the landscape around Fenagh, where McGahern lived, with a field trip to a number of significant archaeological sites in South Leitrim
‘ON THE WALL’ SUBMISSION DATE EXTENDED
The submission date for applications to have work included in the ‘On The Wall’ exhibition has been extended to May 10th with drop-off of the works themselves required on Saturday May 12th 10am – 1pm. This exhibition is open to both members and non-members (non members will be charged a fee of €5 per work submitted). See the info letter included elsewhere on this News page.
Ballinamore Family Festival – 135 days to go
Festival in Ballinamore, 135 days to go – thats what it says on facebook, great to see visitors coming from all around the World.
‘On the Wall’ Application Form
‘On The Wall’
25 May – June 16th 2012
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Adhesive or tie on labels will be available for artwork identification when the work is brought to the gallery.
Please return the completed application form with photos, 50 words explaination, along with €5 per entry (non-members only) to Solas Gallery, Main Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim marking it ‘On The Wall’ by 10th May 2012
For further information contact Sandra Vernon 071 9625276 or Sandra@solasart.ie
Spring Group PR 2012
SOLAS SPRING EXHIBITION
Opening on Fri 27th April, the Solas Gallery Members Spring show is a joyful celebration of the this time of the year. With over 50 pieces selected from the members work the exhibition gives everybody a chance to see a lovely range of paintings and photography and the members to exhibit the best of their work. As always, there are new members showing their work for the first time as well as regular favourites. With 25 artists taking part there would not be enough space to list them all, so this is a sample of some of the works on view.
Naturally with spring one thinks of flowers and growth, a particularly eye-catching piece is an oil painting of a vase of poppies by new member Grace Dixon, along with two “Favourite Tree” portraits by Celia Richard. The growth images follow through to a colourful still life “Carrots, leeks and oranges” by Doug Ross and delicate watercolours on the same theme from Ted Compton. Animals are always a popular subject and the ones in this exhibition range from Colleen Quinns gentle “Faithful Friend” portraits of dogs, Marion O`Donoghues images of horses and sheep, and “Ewe There” by another new member, Maureen Meehan. On a more contemporary note there is “The Poet”, a wonderful study in blue by Alan McGrath, as well as paintings from Ciaran McDevitt; Ina Duyn and Harald de Bary. This is just a selection, there really is a lot more and something for everyone at this exhibition.
The “Spring Show” will be opened at 7.30pm on Fri 27th April. It will be launched by popular local business man and Co Councillor John McCartin. John has supported the Solas Gallery since its beginning and is always very appreciative of the work that all artists put into their art or performance. The exhibition will run until 19th May so do call in even if you can’t get to the opening. The Solas Gallery is open 10-6, Mon-Sat. For more information please contact Gail or Ben, 071-9644210, info@solasart.ie or visit our website www.solasart.ie
Wise Woman Weekend 2012
‘On The Wall’ Information Letter
“On The Wall” An Exhibition Encompassing Different Media 25th May – 16th June 2012 Open to members and non-members
Solas are inviting members and non-members to submit work for this exciting exhibition at the Gallery.
This will be the 2nd “On The Wall” Exhibition at Solas, the first being highly successful, showin g 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) 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
Preselection 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 entry 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 May 10th. There is an entry form included with this letter and they can also be downloaded from the website www.solasart.ie . You will be informed if your work has been accepted from the first submission. Hand in date will be My 12th
“On The Wall” will run from 25th May – 16th June
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 or the gallery.
Best regards
Gail Quinn
Secretary, Ballinamore Community Arts Group
