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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/

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!

Anyone who reads this blog regularily knows how much I hate Monsanto and the products that they have put on the market.

I have great difficulty accepting the contrast of Michele Obama growing organic veggies in the White House gardens while hubby Barack places pro-Monsanto and pro-GM people in the FDA and USDA.

It’s like having the bank robbers oversee the governing body for banking – actually that has happened too if you take a close look at Irish banking, oh dear, that was a bad example, however I hope you know what I mean….

I don’t know about you however I sure would not like my food to be sprayed with toxins. If you live and vote in the USA here is a list of the people who are pushing the widespread use of Roundup. Perhaps you live in the constituency of some of these politicians and could let them know how unhappy you are about their stand on toxic pesticides and herbicides…

Seventy-five House members ask USDA to approve Roundup Ready alfalfa planting despite the fact that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) has yet to be finished.

A letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack from 75 Members of Congress asks that farmers be allowed to plant Roundup Ready alfalfa (RRA) in the fall 2010 planting season.

The June 21, 2010, decision by the U.S. Supreme Court lifted a nationwide ban on the cultivation of biotech alfalfa, but remanded the case back to the District Court. Depending on the District Court’s decision, USDA can then decide what interim measures can be implemented while the agency completes its Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).

The letter points out that the USDA’s draft EIS concluded that there is “no significant impact on the human environment due to granting non-regulated status to Roundup Ready alfalfa.” A partial deregulation would allow farmers to plant their inventoried RRA seed this fall while the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) completes its final environmental impact study.

Under the leadership of Reps. Lynn Jenkins (R-Kan.), Wally Herger (R-Calif.) and Joe Courtney (D-Conn.), the letter was signed by 75 Members of Congress including House Ag Committee Chair Collin Peterson (D-Minn.) and Ranking Member Frank Lucas (R-Okla.) along with 25 additional Agriculture Committee Members.
Representatives
Rep. Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) and seventy-five members of the U.S. House of Representatives sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack asking the USDA to partially deregulate Roundup Ready alfalfa (RRA) and allow fall 2010 planting.

The letter was signed by

Representatives:

Bobby Bright Bright, Bobby, Alabama, 2nd

, Marion Berry Berry, Marion, Arkansas, 1st
,, Mike Ross Ross, Mike, Arkansas, 4th
, John Boozman Boozman, John, Arkansas, 3rd

Dennis Cardoza Cardoza, Dennis, California, 18th
Kevin McCarthy McCarthy, Kevin, California, 22nd
, Jim Costa Costa, Jim, California, 20th
, Tom McClintock McClintock, Tom, California, 4th
Devin Nunes Nunes, Devin, California, 21st
, Wally Herger Herger, Wally, California, 2nd

Mike Coffman Coffman, Mike, Colorado, 6th
, John Salazar Salazar, John T., Colorado, 3rd
, Doug Lamborn Lamborn, Doug, Colorado, 5th

Joe Courtney Courtney, Joe, Connecticut, 2nd

Allen Boyd Boyd, Allen, Florida, 2nd
, Tom Rooney Rooney, Tom, Florida, 16th

Jack Kingston Kingston, Jack, Georgia, 1st
, David Scott Scott, David, Georgia, 13th

, Walt Minnick Minnick, Walt, Idaho, 1st
, Mike Simpson Simpson, Mike, Idaho, 2nd

Phil Hare Hare, Phil, Illinois, 17th
, Aaron Schock Schock, Aaron, Illinois, 18th
, John Shimkus Shimkus, John, Illinois, 19th

, Brad Ellsworth Ellsworth, Brad, Indiana, 8th

Bruce Braley Braley, Bruce L., Iowa, 1st
Tom Latham Latham, Tom, Iowa, 4th
, Leonard Boswell Boswell, Leonard, Iowa, 3rd
, Steve King King, Steve, Iowa, 5th
, David Loebsack Loebsack, David, Iowa, 2nd

Representatives Lynn Jenkins R-Kansas
, Jerry Moran Moran, Jerry, Kansas, 1st
, Todd Tiahrt Tiahrt, Todd, Kansas, 4th

Charlie Melancon Melancon, Charlie, Louisiana, 3rd

Dave Camp Camp, Dave, Michigan, 4th

Collin Peterson Peterson, Collin C., Minnesota, 7th
, Erik Paulsen Paulsen, Erik, Minnesota, 3rd
John Kline Kline, John, Minnesota, 2nd
, Michelle Bachmann Bachmann, Michele, Minnesota, 6th

, Bennie Thompson Thompson, Bennie G., Mississippi, 2nd

, Sam Graves Graves, Sam, Missouri, 6th
, Roy Blunt Blunt, Roy, Missouri 7th
, Jo Ann Emerson Emerson, Jo Ann, Missouri, 8th
, Todd Akin Akin, Todd, Missouri, 2nd,
Blaine Leutkemeyer Luetkemeyer, Blaine, Missouri, 9th
, Russ Carnahan Carnahan, Russ, Missouri, 3rd
, William Lacy Clay Clay Jr., William “Lacy”, Missouri, 1st

Adrian Smith Smith, Adrian, Nebraska, 3rd

, Harry Teague Teague, Harry, New Mexico, 2nd

Chris Lee Lee, Christopher J., New York, 26th
, Scott Murphy Murphy, Scott, New York, 20th

Howard Coble. Coble, Howard, North Carolina, 6th
, Larry Kissell Kissell, Larry, North Carolina, 8th
Mike McIntyre McIntyre, Mike, North Carolina, 7th

Earl Pomeroy Pomeroy, Earl, North Dakota

Patrick Tiberi Tiberi, Pat, Ohio, 12th *
Jean Schmidt Schmidt, Jean, Ohio, 2nd *
John Boehner Boehner, John A., Ohio, 8th *
Bob Latta Latta, Robert E., Ohio, 5th *
Steve Austria Austria, Steve, Ohio, 7th *

Frank Lucas Lucas, Frank, Oklahoma, 3rd

Greg Walden Walden, Greg, Oregon, 2nd

, Glen Thompson Thompson, Glenn W., Pennsylvania, 5th
Tim Holden Holden, Tim, Pennsylvania, 17th
Chris Carney Carney, Christopher P., Pennsylvania, 10th
Joe Pitts Pitts, Joseph R., Pennsylvania, 16th

, Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie, South Dakota,

, Phil Roe Roe, Phil, Tennessee, 1st
,Blackburn Martha Blackburn, Marsha, Tennessee 7th**********

Mac Thornberry Thornberry, Mac, Texas, 13th
, Joe Barton Barton, Joe, Texas, 6th
, Randy Neugebauer Neugebauer, Randy, Texas, 19th
, Mike Conaway Conaway, K. Michael, Texas, 11th

Bob Goodlatte Goodlatte, Bob, Virginia, 6th

Cathy McMorris-Rodgers McMorris Rodgers, Cathy, Washington, 5th

Tom Petri Petri, Thomas, Wisconsin, 6th

Harald de Bary Solo Exhibition Sept. 10th – Oct. 2nd

Images and info will be posted shortly

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Ballinamore Monthly Whist Drive

Top Score (€40) Eva Thompson with 152

1st Lady (€15) Teresa Hamill with 146 – 2nd Lady (€12) Kathleen Foster with 145 – 3rd Lady (€10) Evelyn Kiernan with 143

1st Gent (€15) Margaret Nelis with 149 – 2nd Gent (€12) Christopher McNiffe with 144 – 3rd Gent (€10) Monica Sharpley with 142

½ time lady €7 Carie Moroney with 80 – ½ time gent €7 Carl Johnston with 76

Lady Hatcher Free card Shirley Pratt – Gent Hatcher Free card Iris Bennett.

Raffle: Betty Rasdale & Maureen Dolphin

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.

 

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.

 

Church News

Confessions Sat 12 noon to 12.30pm

Blessing of the Graves next Sun 15th Aug at 2.30pm followed by Mass.  You will sprinkle Holy Water on your own graves so get some Holy Water in the front of the church beside the statue and bring it with you.  You can sprinkle nearby graves if there is no family there.

Collectors for this weekend and next weekend 14/15th August are Anne Conway, Mary Corby, Breda McWeeney and Angela McWeeney.

Mass as usual 9am

 

ANNUAL KNOCK NOVENA from Sat 14th to Sun 22nd August.  See Church Notice Board for details

 

Self Help African Aid - Collection will be taken up next weekend 14/15th August.  Please support.

 

BALLINAMORE FESTIVAL LITERARY HERITAGE TOUR
As a result of overwhelming demand, the Literary Heritage Tour makes a welcome return to this year’s festival, on Wednesday 11th August. The tour will be led by Dr Frank Brennan and will incorporate a bus trip around the area, stopping at various points of interest including John McGahern’s grave in Aughawillan and the Glenview Folk Museum at Kennedy’s, Aughoo. This year’s programme will include many new and interesting anecdotes and promises to surpass the outstanding entertainment of previous years. The event will commence from the library at 2.00 p.m. sharp and will return to Ballinamore at about 6.00. Spaces are limited so it is essential to reserve a place either through the library (071 96 45566) or Damien Prior (071 96 44884).

 

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.

 

Model Railway Exhibition

The Model Railway exhibition will only be on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th in Ballinamore Library.

 

“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.

Reunion 1980-85 Class – We are calling on all students, who started in 1980 and were part of the 1980-1985 era attending Ballinamore secondary schools, to a 25 Year Re-Union. It will be held on Friday 13th Aug and will commence with Mass celebrated by Rev Thomas Keoghan at 7pm in St Felim’s followed by refreshments and entertainment in Smyth’s Siopa Ol.  Partners are most welcome, but entirely optional. We would also like to invite any past teachers to join us at anytime during the evening. Contacts are Ballinamore PPS Facebook Page, Damien Conefrey 0872526912, Janette (Harte) Mc Manus 0868490497,  Gary Smyth 087 2679388 & John O’Connell 0876687299. Any old photos would be appreciated so we can put all on display over the evening!! We hope to have as many as possible there so make a date in your diary and we look forward to meeting up on the night’.

Ballinamore Show Tuesday 10th August-
Exhibitors are reminded that entries for this year’s Show close on Monday 2nd August.  The Show Office is located at High St, Ballinamore. Tel: 071 96 45670.  The office will be open from 10am until 10pm each day until Aug 3rd. Remember no late entries will be accepted.  This years Show will be held in Creamers field, Golf Links Rd.  Schedules are available from the Show Office and in local shops.

Sean O’Heslins -  Seálta ná Seachtaine Solas Art Gallery Exhibition
Cluichí don Deireadh Seachtaine – Juniors play Carrigallen in Aughawillan in the second round of junior championship on Sunday at 1.00pm. Youth Discos – There will be three youth Discos at the River Venue during Festival Week. On Sunday, Wednesday and Saturday. Each night starts at 9.30.
Ballinamore Harvest Jamboree  – Three weeks to go to the Jamboree Weekend. Preparations for the American Tea Party are continuing. If you are not lined up for a table yet, please contact Peter Reynolds, Helena D’Arcy, Helen Harte or Celia Donohoe. This exciting event on Saturday 28th in a marquee in the Park. ie music and dancing on the night. Also be a Céilí on the Friday night.
Lotto – Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite.  Pota Óir  €3,350. Duaiseanna for those present on last Monday night: €40 – P J Dolan, High St. €20 – Aodán Mac Samhráin, Tráthnóna. Prizes for youngsters present on the night: €20 each: Lorcán Curran, Tarmon, Claire McLoughlin, Church St, Barry McGovern, Lisacarn, Cáit Connaughton, Aghadark.  €40 an duine: Damien Smith c/o Alan Banks, Niall McGovern, Lisacarn, Michelle Farrelly, Carrigallen, Kate Reynolds, Willowfield Rd, Angela McWeeney, Longstone. Uimhreacha: 05417263

 

Solas Art Gallery – The present exhibition is running until 11th August at the Solas Art Gallery in Ballinamore. Above Four Seasons Flower Shop

Wanderings in Leitrim and Afar by Kevin J. O’Connell
The Launch of Wanderings in Leitrim and Afar by Kevin J. O’Connell will take place in Ballinamore Library on Thursday August 12th at 8pm   Kevin was born near Ballinamore and was working as an engineer with RTE, he served in many roles with RTE, progressing to Director of Engineering for 13 years prior to his retirement.  His newly published book Wanderings in Leitrim and Afar chronicles a journey into his personal history and growing up Ballinamore.  The book cover a broad range of topics and wider horizons ie poetry, plays and much more.

The Citizens Information Mobile Unit will be at the Ballinamore Show on Tuesday 10th August;  in Mohill on Wednesday 11th August 2010 from 10:30am -3pm; Dromod 4pm – 5pm and in Carrick-on-Shannon on Thursday 12 August from 10:30am – 4pm. Information and advice will be provided on Social Welfare, Employment, Income Tax, Medical cards and on all Government services.    This is a free, confidential and independent information service.   Phone 071  96 40995 for further details.”

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

Historical address to Bishop Patrick Finegan to be displayed in BallinamoreLibrary after 100 years
A historic illuminated address presented by the people of Ballinamore to their parish priest Reverend Patrick Finegan, as he was about to become Bishop of Kilmore in 1910 will be put on public display in Ballinamore Library.

Fr Finegan served as parish priest of Oughteragh/Ballinamore from 30th October 1908 until 13th August 1910. He was held in high esteem by the people of Ballinamore, so much so that he was presented with an elaborate and eloquent address, in which he was praised for his ‘piety, scholarship and patriotism’ and described a ‘Father, Guide and Friend’. 

This framed address is now being launched in Leitrim County Library, Ballinamore on Friday August 13th at 4pm.  The launch will mark 100 years from the address was presented to Bishop Finegan.  It is quite a unique event and everyone is welcome.

 

Limited places still available for September at Victoria Walker Dance.

Ballet and Tap for ages two and a half to 8 years, Street Jazz for ages 8+ and Adult Street Jazz and Adult Tap. Call Victoria on 0876565843 or go online at www.victoriawalkerdance.ie

Well Done! Ballinamore Tidy Towns.

What a wonderful job the Tidy Towns committee and workers have done this year and every year to keep Ballinamore looking colourful and attractive.  And also the brilliant job most of the town business and residents have made with beautiful arrays of flowers.  And a special thanks to the people in Ballinamore Rehab who work throughout the year to keep parts of Ballinamore tidy.  Now it’s up to us to be more careful of how we get rid of our rubbish and at all times BIN IT.

BALLINAMORE ROADRACE ON WEDNESDAY
 There will be some traffic disruption for a short time on Wednesday evening around 7 30 p.m. because of above. Race Headquarters will be at the Sports Hall, both 10K and 5K will start just below Sean O Heslin GAA Park and both will finish at Mean Scoil Fatima with the 5K going straight out past Ardrum and the 10K up by the Golf Course and coming in by Ballyduff. Parking will be restricted for a period on Swanlinbar Road and on Golf Course Road from McWeeneys up. While the races are coming down the Main Street through traffic should divert via Tesco. All are asked to co-operate with the Gardai and stewards

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”

Priors @ High St: Liam Byrne (Wexford) Tribute to Christy Moore

Smyth‘s Siopa Ól : Niall Megahey

Pat Joe‘s Bar : Kevin Logue

Poor Scholar : Colin Galligan Experience

Lawrence‘s Festival Marquee Bar : DJ Rynn

McGirl‘s Bar : Padraig McGovern & Friends

Jackies Lakeland Bar: John Shannon

The Heritage Bar : DJ Keith

Bobby Joe‘s: Live Jukebox

Freddie‘s Nightclub : Disco

Pat Joes : Francie Smith

Lawrence‘s Festival Marquee Bar: Kevin Logue

McGirl‘s Bar: Malachy Bourke/ Northern Exposure

Poor Scholar: DJ Steel

The Heritage Bar: Frank Ferry

Bobby Joe‘s: Andreas Durkin

Jackie‘s Lakeland Bar: Niall Megahey

Freddie‘s Nightclub: Showdance

Bobby Joe‘s: Donie

Jackie‘s Lakeland Bar: Festival Table Quiz

McGirl‘s Bar: Trad Session

The Poor Scholar: Kevin Logue

The Heritage Bar: JJ Dunleavy

Lawrence‘s Festival Marque Bar: Cathrine Mc Govern

Commercial Hotel: Traditional Irish Music

Freddie‘s Nightclub: Disco

Sunday 8th August

Lawrence‘s Festival Marquee Bar: Electric Lemon

Bobby Joe‘s: Live Jukebox

Pat Joes: Seamus Farrell

McGirl‘s Bar : Mangas (Traditional music)

Poor Scholar : Looney Hoppers

Priors @ High St: Mindbenders (Derry)

Jackies Lakeland Bar: 5-7.30 & 10.30 to Close Paurick Sweeney

The Heritage Bar: DJ Keith

Smyth‘s Siopa Ól: 5.30 Trad Session 10pm D.J Gary

Freddie‘s Nightclub : Disco

 

  

 

 

**Festival Singing Pub  Line up for 2010*

Festival Singing Pubs 2010

Friday 30th July The Commercial Hotel

Saturday 31st July McGirl‘s Bar

Sunday 1st August   The Heritage Bar

Monday 2nd August   Jackie‘s Lakeland Bar

Tuesday 3rd August Smyth‘s Siopa Ol

Wednesday 4th August The Poor Scholar

Thursday 5th August Pat Joe‘s

Friday 6th August Bobby Jo‘s

Saturday 7th August Lawerences

‎**Festival Music Line Up**

Sunday 8th August “Mindbenders”

Wednesday 11th August “Liam Byrne” (Christy Moore Tribute)

Friday 13th August “Fancy Dress Ball with Resident DJ”

Saturday 14th August “Power Struggle” (Music of Horselips)

Sunday 15th August “Susan Tomelty Band”

Enjoy the Festival in Priors!

http://www.priors.ie/

Saturday 7th – Los Langeros

Sunday 8th – Mangas Return

Monday 9th – Rum soaked Revolucion (Screening of Che part 1 & 2)

Tuesday 10th – Malachy Bourke and co. (Traditional)

Wednesday 11th – Paidraig McGovern and co. (Traditional)

Thursday 12th – Sean Ward and co. (Traditional)

Friday 13th – Skazz with Turf Picnic

Saturday 14th – John Joe McGirl Memorial with Chris Cronin

Sunday 15th – The Breeze (TBC)

All events start @ 10pm

For more info, see: Festival gigs and music at McGirl’s bar

GOING DOWN  “MEMORY  LANE”  at SOLAS
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.
Originally from Chicago where she studied art and among other qualifications got her Bachelor of Fine Art in Graphic Design. Now living just outside Ballinamore with her husband Donal and three children in an area that just inspires creativity, Colleen is well known for the beautiful and sensitive images that she draws and paints.
This exhibition really does take you down Memory Lane. Executed in pastels, charcoal or watercolours, the pictures strike chords in ones memories, either of past childhoods or tales from parents or grandparents.  The nostalgia of “Uncle Paddy`s Truck”, “Gran`mas Chair”,  “Fair Day” and “Farmers Buckets” remind us of scenes not that long in the past; the excitement of “Race to school” and the gentleness of “Buddy”, interspaced with pictures of flowers, an old fashioned pink rose, so soft you could almost touch it or the orchids that still sit on so many windowsills. All these and a lot more, combine into a worthwhile exhibition to call in and visit, even more so if our August weather runs true to form.
The exhibition “Memory Lane” will be opened on Fri 13th August at 7.30pm by Barry Sweeney of RehabCare, Ballinamore.  Barry has had a long and positive relationship with the arts in his home town. Having made the Rehab venue available to the local arts group for many years, this is how Colleen became acquainted with him.  The exhibition will be open until 4th Sept so even if you cannot make the opening, you are welcome at any time, local and visitor alike. The gallery, situated above the Four Seasons Garden Centre, is open Mon – Sat. 10am – 6pm.
For any further information, how to join the gallery or to exhibit, please look on our website, www.solasart.ie;  email: info@solasart.ie or phone Gail or Ben 071 9644210.

This year is the 50th Anniversary of the Ballinamore Agricultural Show. The Show will be held on Tuesday 10th August in Creamer’s Field on the Golf Links Road (1 mile from town).

€15,000 in Prizes.  Schedule now available.  Call to our office at High Street where Orla and Ciara will look after your queries!

Show Office,
High Street,
Ballinamore

Tel: (071) 9645670.

SHOW DAY a great day out for all the family!

We have been in business for over 85 years providing all hardware and building materials, furniture, paint, electricial, white goods, lighting, flooring, occasional furniture and giftware.

Our goal at Peter Reynolds Auctioneering is to match you with your ideal home or site or property that you have been searching for.

We are located in the heart of Ballinammore and the Reynolds family have been in business in this area since 1927 and therefore have a wealth of local knowledge and experience.

We pride ourselves on honesty, integrity, reliability and professionalism at all times.

Please contact us at any time should you wish to view or sell a property, obtain a Valuation or just for some friendly advice – 071 9645105 or 086 809 3610.

Services provided include:
Magic, Balloon Modelling, Face Painting; Games and races

For all your events.

Call us (071 964 5326) or visit the website (www.webjam.com/trapdoorentertainment) to discuss your individual requirements.

Well Done! Ballinamore Tidy Towns.

What a wonderful job the Tidy Towns committee and workers have done this year and every year to keep Ballinamore looking colourful and attractive.  And also the brilliant job most of the town business and residents have made with beautiful arrays of flowers.  And a special thanks to the people in Ballinamore Rehab who work throughout the year to keep parts of Ballinamore tidy.  Now it’s up to us to be more careful of how we get rid of our rubbish and at all times BIN IT.

 

Church News

Mass daily 9am & First Friday 9am & 8pm

Confessions for First Friday on Thursday 7.30pm. Confessions on Saturday 12 noon & 6.45pm

Friday is Feast of the Transfiguration

Blessing of the Graves Sunday 15th Aug 2.30pm, bring a small bottle of Holy Water to sprinkle your grave.

Will the following collectors please come to a meeting in the church Wed night 4th Aug at 9.30pm to organise collectors for the next few weekends: Francis Duignan, Walter Sharpley, Geraldine Connaughton, Leigh Murphy, Mary Corby, Paddy McGourty, Philip Murphy, Bernadette McLoughlin, Andy O’Rourke, Anne Kavanagh, Ann Conway, Patty McIntyre, John Toolan, Sean Creamer, Breda McWeeney, Josie Gilhooly, and Angela McWeeney.

Volunteers

Could we have a few volunteers to tidy the church after 11.30a.m. on Sundays?  It takes me 15 – 20 mins on my own to do it all every Sunday. Thank you.

 

ANNUAL KNOCK NOVENA from Sat 14th to Sunday 22nd August.  See Church Notice Board for details

 

The National Office for Safeguarding Children is conducting an audit of each Diocese.  The auditors are expected in Kilmore Diocese second week of Aug.  They will check notices regarding policies, contact numbers, registers in sacristies, adult (parent) in sacristies etc.

Knock Shrine National Novena will take place from the 14th to 22nd August.  There will be two sessions daily, 3pm & 8.30pm but on the 15th of August and on Sunday the afternoon, sessions will commence at 2.30p.m.  Both sessions include concelebrate Mass, a procession (Eucharistic in the afternoon and Candlelight at night) and the Eucharistic Blessing.  The anointing of the sick will be celebrated every afternoon.  There will be a different speaker and choir each day.  Those who can not take part in the Novena devotions at Knock Shrine because of distance, illness or any other serious problem can share in all its blessings by saying the novena prayers at home during the nine days.  It is recommended, if at all possible, that they would be present at Knock on even one day of the Novena.

 

Whist Drive, – Monthly Whist Drive in Ballinamore Community Centre, Thursday August 5th at 9pm please support! Beginners and whist players most welcome!

 

Limited places still available for September at Victoria Walker Dance.

Ballet and Tap for ages two and a half to 8 years, Street Jazz for ages 8+ and Adult Street Jazz and Adult Tap. Call Victoria on 0876565843 or go online at www.victoriawalkerdance.ie

BALLINAMORE ROADRACES – To make preparations for the Ballinamore 10K Roadrace and 5K race/fun run/jog/walk on Wednesday August 11th at 7.30 p.m. a short meeting of volunteer helpers is being held in the Sports Hall on Thursday evening next (August 5th) at 9.00 p.m. As many helpers as possible are asked to attend.

 

Irish Water Safety – Water Safety fortnight commences on Monday 2nd August at Riversdale Pool.  Enrollment at 9am

Reunion 1980-85 Class – We are calling on all students, who started in 1980 and were part of the 1980-1985 era attending Ballinamore secondary schools, to a 25 Year Re-Union. It will be held on Friday 13th Aug and will commence with Mass celebrated by Rev Thomas Keoghan at 7pm in St Felim’s followed by refreshments and entertainment in Smyth’s Siopa Ol.  Partners are most welcome, but entirely optional. We would also like to invite any past teachers to join us at anytime during the evening. Contacts are Ballinamore PPS Facebook Page, Damien Conefrey 0872526912, Janette (Harte) Mc Manus 0868490497,  Gary Smyth 087 2679388 & John O’Connell 0876687299. Any old photos would be appreciated so we can put all on display over the evening!! We hope to have as many as possible there so make a date in your diary and we look forward to meeting up on the night’.

Ballinamore Show Tuesday 10th August-Exhibitors are reminded that entries for this year’s Show close on Monday 2nd August.  The Show Office is located at High St, Ballinamore. Tel: 071 96 45670.  The office will be open from 10am until 10pm each day until Aug 3rd. Remember no late entries will be accepted.  This years Show will be held in Creamers field, Golf Links Rd.  Schedules are available from the Show Office and in local shops.

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 Third Level will offer the following PART-TIME courses in Carrick this September.  3 days in Cert in Public Relations or in Journalism – 8 days in Diploma in Sports Event Management – 2 yr in ACCA Fundmentals or Accountancy Technician – 2 year Higher Cert in Business Studies – 8 week Home Garden/Horticulture – 20 week Sign Language – 1 yr Advance Dip in Personal/Executive Coaching
Further info: 9650496 or www.leitrimthirdlevel.ie

Sean O’Heslins -  Seálta ná Seachtaine
Lotto – Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite.   Pota Óir  €3,300. Buaiteoir  €40 for those present on last Monday night: Noel Sweeney. Buidéal uisce beatha ó Bobby Joe’s: Aindrias Ó Dubhthaigh.  €40 an duine: John Ryan, Castleroggy, Thomas Gormally, Fonthill, Menlough, Co Galway, Aodán Mac Samhráin, Tráthnóna, Brid Sullivan, Aghadark, Shane Harte, Lahard.  Uimhreacha: 40173625 

Mohill Family Support Centre Outreach Office in Ballinamore-Mohill Family Support Centre is now providing an outreach service for families in Ballinamore and surrounding parishes. The Ballinamore Outreach Office is operating on Wednesdays from 1.30pm – 4.30pm in La Nua office (upstairs), Main Street, Ballinamore. The Ballinamore outreach office can provide a wide variety of services, advice and support to families. For more information contact Anne on 086 6035977 or call into the Outreach office on Wednesdays from 1.30pm- 4.30pm.

Solas Art Gallery Exhibition

Its not every town can boast of having their own Art Gallery with new artists exhibiting their excellent work in progress.  The present exhibition is running until 11th August at the Solas Art Gallery in Ballinamore. And don’t worry there are an abundance of fine artist in the vicinity all with their unique styles of painting and art all year long, so call into the Four Seasons garden centre and go upstairs and see for yourselves!

Ladies Zen night out
the time is nearly here again for our famous annual festival and once again we have a great night out just for the ladies.  On Thursday12th of August at 8pm enjoy a great night out with your friends in the Commercial Hotel, we are planning a big night of entertainment with some tips on looking our best and maybe even getting your cards read. There is something for all the ladies with lots of new ideas this year. Tickets on sale now at €12 from Maryann king 087 9548142 or Jeanette Harte McManus 086 8490497.  Get them early to avoid disappointment as admission is by ticket only