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St Patrick’s church
Canon Michael Kelly’s anniversary mass will be at 11am on Saturday 11th Feb not 10am.
Confessions 6.45pm Saturday only.
Collectors for 11th, 12th, 18th & 19th Feb: Anna Gallogly, Declan Comaskey, Joe Murphy & Louis Creamer

Darts
The semi finals of the Francis McGirl Memorial Cup takes place over the next two weeks, all matches have been played, and the results are:
Pts
McGirl’s 95
Shortt’s (A) 82
Fenagh 74
Jackie’s 65
Shortt’s (B) 62
Ossies 57
Freddie’s 45
Drumcoura 24
In the semi’s first plays fourth and second plays third. The first semi final will be played next Friday night the 10th of February between Shortt’s (A) and Fenagh, the venue is Ossies. Starting time 10.30pm sharp. McGirl’s play Jackie’s in the second semi final on the 17th of February, the venue for that game is Terry Shortt.

Annual Drama Festival
Plans are already advanced for upcoming Festival so please keep these dates free – Sunday 4th to Sunday 11th March 2012.

St. Vincent De PauL – St. Brigid’s Conference Ballinamore want to thank all the good people who donated to our Christmas collection on the 10th & 11th Dec. 2011. Your contributions of money, toys and household items were very welcome and have been distributed to people in your local community. People’s generosity this year was fantastic and it helped to make Christmas very special for many families. We thank all of you who support us in any way. S.V.D.P. confidential mobile number is 087-9360562/087-9360562

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.

Hospice Church Gate Collection
A church gate collection will be held in aid of Northwest Hospice on the week-end of 11th & 12th February. The collection will be supervised by members of Area Community Care Committee. Permit granted.
Ballinamore Musical Society
Ballinamore Musical Society
Rehearsals are in full swing for one of the best loved musicals of all time, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers to be staged from February 24th to March 3rd in the Community Centre. It promises to be a fun-filled production of fabulous songs and impressive dance moves together with light-hearted comedy – just what we all need in the present times! Based on the film of the same name Seven Brides For Seven Brothers is all boisterous fun and romance that harkens back to the glory days of the movie musical. Some of the well known songs include Bless your beautiful hide, Wonderful day, Going courtin, Lonesome polecat and Sobbin’ women.
The members have been rehearsing diligently since long before Christmas and everyone is enjoying the fun and frolics in the run up the this eagerly awaited popular show. Watch this space for further details.

A Ballinamore women’s group are organising a weeklong trip to Dubrovnik and Medgugorge – 4 nights Dubrovnik three nights Medgugorge, leaving Dublin 27th of June. Cost €864 including airport tax, half-board in Medgugorge and B&B in a four-star Hotel in Dubrovnik. More details from Mary 0874198295 or 0877403777.

‘Crossroads’ Youth Congress – The Youth Congress will take place on the 26th of February 2011 in St Ciarans College, Ballygawley Co Tyrone. 7 Ulster Dioceses will Work together( Kilmore , Armagh ,Derry , Clogher , Drumore , Down & Connor , Raphoe) to hold this day long event of Prayer,Talks, Workshops including Music Ministry , Drama ,Dance , Net Ministries , Siolta ,Leadership ,Love & Relationships and many many more . The Event will host two age categories Young people in secondary school & 18 plus . The Diocese will organise a bus to leave for Ballygawley on the day . For more information on all youth events please contact Clare Coyle (Diocesan Youth Worker) on 0494375004 or email youthministry@kilmorediocese.ie

BreastCheck are inviting women aged 50-64 from Leitrim for FREE mammograms. Women will receive an appointment by post to attend the BreastCheck Mobile Unit in the car park of The Bush Hotel, Carrick. BreasCheck aims to reduce the number of deaths from breast cancer by finding and treating the disease at an early stage. Further info by calling BreasCheck on Freephone 1800 45 45 55.

Our visitors from Plouezec are looking forward to their visit at Easter. We are still seeking hosts for them as they really love to stay with Irish families. If you could host anyone ,young or older, please come to the Commercial Hotel on 6.2.2012 Monday night at 9pm and give your name to committee. Further information available then

Drama Festival – Fantastic Value – Season Tickets @ €40 each are now on sale for eight nighs at the Annual Ballinamore Drama Festival which takes place from Sunday 4th to Sunday 11th March. Phone Maureen @ 086-1547788 086-1547788. An exciting line up of plays on offer this year.

Sean O’ Heslin’s Operation Transformation
bingo will be starting on Tuesday 13th March in the park, not Tuesday 14th February
Sean O’ Heslin’s Operation Transformation
Ballinamore community fitness and weight loss program continues this
week with the male exercise class Wednesday at 8.30pm and the female
fitness class Friday at 7pm. The Bootcamps on Saturday at 9am are
proving to be a great success. Remember all are welcome to join in on
the community walk Sunday at 9am. The fitness instructor Michelle
Fanning provides health and nutrition advice during each class. The
groups are doing very well and are enjoying the program. Well done to
the ladies who were the biggest losers this week. Anybody interested
in taking up a similar operation transformation challenge for the
length period please contact Michelle on 0879390980
Keep fit for Beginners
New low intensity keep fit classes, in Ballinamore Sean O’ Heslin’s
GAA Gym every Wednesday at 11am. Costing just €5 per class. You are
welcome to come along and join in at any time. For more information
or for your own individual class contact Michelle Fanning on 0879390980

Aughawillian Drama Troupe Play for North West Simon Community
Aughawillian Drama Troupe presents “Don’t Tell the Wife” by Sam Cree on Fri 10th Feb at 8.30pm in Aughawillian Community Centre- this 3 act comedy will have you bursting with laughter. Please support – tickets €10 can be got on the door or purchased from Mary Mc Keon, (087 7708865 087 7708865 ) Fundraising Co-Ordinator NW Simon.
Heartsafe
Last call for anyone who would like to train up for the CPR and defib training. We are arranging two dates in February so please give your name to either Anne Prior 0879941193 or Marcella McKiernan 0876962928 . Also anyone who was previously trained but didn’t keep up their validation could come back now and retrain.

Leitrim Development Company is holding a Festival Information Evening for new, existing and emerging festivals in County Leitrim on Thursday 16th February at 7:00pm in the Bush Hotel, Carrick on Shannon. The meeting will outline the types of funding available under the LEADER Programme for festivals in the county, how to apply for LEADER funding and also examine ways in which festival organisers can share information and expertise and develop key skills. All are welcome. For further information or to confirm your attendance, please contact Ashling on 071 9641770 071 9641770
Rinn Shannon & District Angling Club. Pike Competition held on the shores of Lough rowan [Laura lake] on Sunday 5th Feb was won by Tony Gallagher Ballinamore. Tony had a pike 21lb . The next pike shore competition is on the 4th of march at lough rowan starting time 10 o clock. Don’t be late for your membership for 2012. As the rainbow trout season opening date is Sunday 1st April. Angling Club Membership and day tickets are available from the following outlets. Peter Logan Butchers Mohil 0872488687l.John Bradshaw Furniture Dealer Mohill. Fitzpatrick’s Bar Mohill 0719631030. Shannon Tackle Jamestown co Roscommon [Terry] 0719624692. The Forge Tackle Shop Ballinamore 0719644051.