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News for wednesday 28th July 2010
Whist Drive,
Monthly Whist Drive in Ballinamore Community Centre, Thursday August 5th at 9pm please support! Beginners and whist players most welcome!
Church News
There will be no confessions next Saturday 31st
Blessing of the Graves in Aughnasheelin after 10am Mass next Sun 1st August.
The Blessing of the Graves in Oughteragh on Sunday 15th August at 2.30pm. Bring some Holy Water with you.
As part of the Head Sheaf Celebrations next weekend 31st July and 1st Aug there will be a Mass in Ballinamore next Sunday 1st Aug at 6pm. The Preacher, Fr. Liam Blaney, Co Antrim and the church music by Tuttle Family Tuam. Our usual mass will take place at 11.30am. See church porch or Observer for full details.
Ballinamore Apostolic Society
Are holding their Church Gate Collection next weekend 31st July and 1st Aug in aid of Foreign Missions. Your support is much appreciated. Thank you
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.
All priests, together with two or three lay people from each parish, are invited to the launch of The Religious Sisters and Brothers of the Diocese of Kilmore which takes place in the Pastoral Centre, Cavan, on next Thursday evening 29th July at 7.30pm. The book, which has details about every parish in the diocese, costs €25. It will be on sale after all Masses in the parish next weekend. You are asked to help with the sales of the book by each parish buying at least 10 books (larger parishes may wish to buy more) on the evening of the launch and selling them in the parish on the following weekends. After the book launch more copies may be got from the Genealogy Centre, First Floor, Johnston Central Library, Farnham Street, Cavan. Their telephone number is 049-4361094. Their email address is cavangenealogy@eircom.net
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.
Sean O’Heslins - Seálta ná Seachtaine
Lotto
Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Pota Óir €3,250. Buaiteoir €40 for those present on last Monday night: Séamus MacMurchaidh. Buidéal uisce beatha ó Ciaran agus Cathy Smyth: Aodán Mac Samhráin. €40 an duine: Stephen McGoldrick, Boley, Colleen Beirne, Aghoo, Michael Dolan, Church St, Trevor Rice c/o McGirl’s, Hugh McTague Jnr, Church St. Uimhreacha: 06327415. Lotto on Monday 2 August will be held in the Clubrooms in the Park.
Club Jerseys and Bags – Seán O’Heslin’s Club bags are available at €25 each. Club jerseys can also be ordered, in different sizes. Please contact Patsy Connaughton for either items. Phone 087 6846578.
Ballinamore Harvest Jamboree - On the weekend of 27-29 August there will be a wonderful weekend of activity in the Park. There will be a Carnival marquee there for the whole weekend with a full programme of activities. There will be a céilí on the Friday night and an American Tea Party on the Saturday with Music provided by Lovebug. There will be a free Kiddies Disco early on the Saturday. There is great interest in the American Tea Party, and anyone interested in hosting a table is asked to contact Helena D’Arcy at 087 2378514 or Helen Harte at 087 2372438 as soon as possible.
Brush Up On Your Steps
As a fore runner to the big céili night on Saturday 31st July, Eddie Heslin will attend Aughnasheelin community centre on Thursday 29th with a selection of Irish music for the purpose of giving people an opportunity, if they so wish, to brush up on their dancing. 9.30pm. to 11pm. No charge. Everyone welcome.
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!
The Citizens Information Mobile Unit will be in Ballinamore on Friday 30th July, 2010 from 10:30am – 3pm and at the Ballinamore Show on Tuesday 10th August. 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 96 40095 for further details.
The Head Sheaf Weekend Programme
31st July/1st August 2010 – Special Guest John Waters
The Head Sheaf committee would like to present the weekend programme as follows;
Saturday 31st July.
St. Mary’s Church Aughnasheelin, 12 noon
- Memorial mass for the many project supporters and participants who are now deceased.
- Church music by the Ward sisters.
- Dedication of memorial talk.
- Delivery of memorial talk ‘The Way We Were’ by Mr. James Linnane.
- Refreshments in the community centre.
Community Centre Aughnasheelin, 10 pm.
Céili Mór with Matt Cunningham band.
A special night of set dancing, céili and old time. Refreshments served.
Join us for a night of nostalgia and excitement.
Sunday 1st August.
St. Patrick’s Church Ballinamore, 6 pm.
Concelebrated mass of ‘The Head Sheaf’.
Antrim native Fr. Liam Blayney, Kiltegan Fathers will deliver the homily.
Church music – Tuttle family, Tuam.
Bush Hotel Carrick-on-Shannon, 8.30 pm.
- Dinner.
- Launch of ‘The Head Sheaf’ by Mr. John Waters.
- Dance the night away. Everyone Welcome
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.
Séan Nós Dancing Workshop
Séan Nós dancing workshop in Aughnasheelin community centre, Wednesday 28th of July from 7 to 8pm.
Tutor – Orla Ward, Current Connaught Champion in Séan Nós Dance and Oireachtas finalist. Suitable for children and adult beginners.
For more info contact 0879804417
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
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 Face book 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’.
ATHLETIC CLUB SUCCESSES
Congratulations to Dylan Mimna won the AAI Under 14 2000m Walk Title and to Ciara O Dowd for taking the silver medal in the Under 18 3000m Walk at Tullamore on Saturday last. Colin Griffin came through a rigorous fitness test over 35K in Spain last Friday and will be able to take his place in the European 50K Walk next Friday morning. Those who plan to take part in the Ballinamore 10K and 5K fun run/jog/walk on the evening of Wednesday August 11th are reminded to make their entries on or before Friday August 6th to avail of the reduced entry fee.
Up On The Roof
I know that I have mentioned a few times that we are building a home for ourselves. Usually in Ireland when someone self-builds it either means hiring a contractor to organise the job and supply all the labour or hiring all the builders, carpenters, roofers etc yourself.
Well, we don’t usually do things the “normal” way and building our home is no different! We are doing it by ourselves, with a little help from our friends. We also have not taken the mortgage route, prefering to save the money and buy or salvage materials as we go along. Of course this does mean that we are moving slowly and the build is taking some time.
Right now we want to get the roof on and that is what we have been concentrating on this summer. We have put up most of the wall framing posts and the ridgeboard for the roof. We are using purlins which are like ridgeborads and do basically the same work – they help to hold up the rafters. The purlins run parallel to the ridgeboard, either side of the ridge equidistant from the outside walls and the ridge and they act to cut the rafter span in half.
Currently we are putting up the northern purlins and rafters. We have five rafters up and are hoping to get a few more up today. The building space is beginning to feel like a house now. For the last year we have had the floor platform up and covered with the floorboards. We have sometimes used the space as a platform for gathering with friends to drum, I have often brought up a garden chair and sat there with a coffee and a book.
Now that we have most of the wall frames up and we are putting up rafters we can feel the shape of the rooms and it is all becoming a little bit more real. It is great to look up now and really see where the roof is going. There are ways in which the slowness of the build is frustrating and there are ways in which the slowness is an advantage.
We are getting to really feel our home become real and we have the time to change wee things as we go along, make adjustments, see where the evening sun shines in, where the summer breezes come from. We will really appreciate it when the house is finished enough for us to move in – everyone says don’t move in until it is finished however our current home is becoming way too small and cluttered and is getting ready to fall apart – it was old when we bought it and really shouldn’t even have lasted as long as it has! We have been reluctant to put any time or money into repairing it as we really need to be concentrating on our new home so I think that as soon as we can we will be moving into the new house.
I am getting a bit ahead of myself though, the moving time is quite some while away yet, today we need to concentrate on getting a few more rafters up…
News of Wednesday 21st July 2010
Church News
No Confessions next Saturday
Thursday 22nd Feast of St Mary Magdalene
The Blessing of the Graves in Oughteragh on Sunday 15th August at 2.30pm. Bring some Holy Water with you.
Collectors for next weekend: Sat. Ann Brady & Austin Quinn. Sun. Michael Fanning & Camillus Martin.
The Catholic Grandparents Association
wishes all grandparents “A Happy Feast Day” on 26th July – feast day of St. Joachim & Anne – Grandparents of Jesus and parents of Mary and we would remind you that everyone is welcome to the National Grandparents Pilgrimage at Our Lady’s Shrine in Knock on Sunday, 12th September. Further information on www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.com
Sean O’Heslins - Seálta ná SeachtaineMain pitch closed
The main pitch will be closed for all activity from this Tuesday 13 July to Friday 23 July for ten days in order to repair and reseed areas of the pitch. All training and matches must take place on the back pitch. Absolutely no exceptions.
Sean O’Heslins Ladies
Training: Wednesday 8.30pm, and Friday time yet to be confirmed.
Lotto
Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Pota Óir €3,200. Buaiteoir €40 for those present on last Monday night: Margaret McKeon. Buidéal uisce beatha ó Gay Prior: Margie McLoughlin. €40 an duine: Liam Gallogly, Carrigallen, Clare McLoughlin, Church St, Frank McNulty, c/o Prior’s, Redahan Girls, Yonkers New York, Geraldine Dolan, Callowhill. Uimhreacha: 07231564
Choral Conducting Summer School – closing date for applications, Wednesday 21st July
The Association of Irish Choirs, University of Limerick presents its 30th Annual Choral Conducting Summer School for all conductors, teachers, students, choral enthusiasts and musicians. The Summer School will take place from Sunday 15th to Friday 20th August in the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance in the stunning surrounds of the University of Limerick. Artistic Director is Bernie Sherlock and guest master teachers are Peter Erdei and Gabriella Thész. Course tutors include Martin Barrett, Ite O’Donovan and Bernie Sherlock. The course is delivered on 5 levels, beginner to advanced so there really is something for everyone. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 21st July. Please find application forms and repertoire at www.aoic.ie Please contact AOIC aoic@ul.ie or 061 234823 for further information
Anniversary Mass
Fiona Duignan’s anniversary mass is on Saturday July 21st at 10am.
North West Hospice Fundraising Walk
The total amount raised to date is €2,900. There are still a few cards outstanding so PLEASE return them this week to Maureen or to the Credit Union as this money most be forwarded to the North West Hospice before the end of the week. A HUGE thank you to all concerned.
Ballinamore Agricultural Show Society
A meeting of the society will be held in the Community Centre on Wednesday 21st July at 9.15pm. The main items on the Agenda will be preparations for Show Day on Tuesday 10th August in Creamer’s Field, Castleroggy. The meeting will preceded by a photographic session/press night at 9pm and everybody associated with the show is requested to attend on time. This is the 50th Show since the event was reorganized in 1960 and a special programme will be provided to mark the occasion. We would appreciate photographs/articles/memoirs etc that might be included in the programme – deadline is Tuesday 3rd August.
Darts Club – Sincere Thanks
on behalf of the committee of the fund raising function held last Friday night for Barry Morse and family, I would like to thank every who supported the function, send donations, sponsored the raffle and any one who helped in any way. Thanks once again.
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.
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
Whitethorn Flowers
This spring there were really beautiful whitethorn (hawthorn) flowers to be seen across the countryside.
Our own whitethorns were not as spectacular as last year and I have been told that often happens with flowering or fruiting trees, they seem to rest every now and then.
Whitethorn
Luckily I happened upon some very lovely trees this springs and took some photos….. I hope our trees won’t be jealous!
Leftovers for Dinner
Tonight we had leftovers for dinner and it was a really easy dinner to cook. Put some organic pasta bows on the go while I quickly chop some onion and garlic and put them into the frying pan with a dollop of olive oil and a dollop of organic sunflower oil.
Onion and Garlic with Leftovers
I then chopped up some leftover salami sausage from yesterday’s lunch and added that to the softening onion and garlic and next in the pan were leftover veggies from last nights dinner. Fry up until cooked through.
Colourful Pan
Just grate some cheese and check that the pasta is cooked.
Pasta and Cheese
There is no photo of the food on the plates – it didn’t stay on the plates for long, it was yummy and we were hungry…..
Do you like leftovers?
Fruit Crumble
Today was a very wet rainy day and I only got outside for a short walk between the showers so I did some catching up on reading books and blogs and also writing in my journal.
I also did some baking – a “what have I got in the cupboard” crumble.
I had a few slightly over-ripe pears and two big cooking apples which I sliced thinly and put into a saucepan with a few spoons of water, two spoons of pear & apple spread, a few chopped dried dates and a spoonful of honey. I cooked this gently until well softened.
For the crumble I used three spoonfuls each of Linwoods flaxseed, brazil and almond nut mix, Linwoods hemp seed and Linwoods flaxseed, sunflower and pumpkin seed, three spoonfuls of oat flakes, two small spoons of organic brown sugar and three spoonfuls of dessicated coconut. I added about 50 grams of butter to mix through all of this and make it suitable for a crumble.
I put the fruit mix onto a baking tray and covered it evenly with the crumble mix, this went into the oven at gas mark 4 for about 45 minutes and allow it to cool when done – that’s the hard part
The crumble mix is a little more exotic than I would normally make for the simple reason that I had no flour and I have all the ground nut and seed mixes for adding to my breakfast muesli.
Serve cooled with natural yoghurt - yummy!
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More Spring Flowers
Here are a few more photos from springtime which I didn’t get around to putting up until now, enjoy…
Daisy and Friend
These are common flowers found in the shelter of hedgerows and easily overlooked if you are moving quickly. Sometimes it really good to slow down and really see what is all around you.
Unfurling Fern
These ferns are now all stretching skyward, drinking in the sunshine and the rain.
Forget Me Not?
Sometimes I am amazed at the ability of a mobile phone camera to get detail at the macro level. I rarely think to carry my camera when I nip out for a wee stroll however the phone is often in my pocket and it comes in very handy.
Ballinamore Festival 2010 Brochure
The programme of events for this year’s Ballinamore Festival is now available below for download.
Ballinamore Festival 2010 Brochure (PDF 2.1MB)
McGahern International Summer School
The third International John McGahern Summer School takes place here in Leitrim from July 22nd. Much of the material which inspired the marvellous work of John McGahern is all around us here in Ballinamore, in Lisacarn, Aughawillan and Fenagh. These places and the lives of the people who live here appear over and over again in his work, perhaps most notably in Memoir and That They May Face The Rising Sun, the place of his childhood and the place he returned to live in later life.
If the Spill Was in my Homeplace
Check this out, the map on this website If It Was My Home shows how the BP oil spill would look if it was in your homeplace.
It is a great way to put it into perspective, try it out for yourself. Click on the link above, input your location and the map will show you how much of your area would be affected by the BP oil disaster.
The west coast of Ireland and how the BP oil spill would look
Easier Reading of Busy Web Pages
Do you often find yourself reading web-pages that have lots of ads, tabs, login buttons, animations etc?
I find that some web-pages are distracting and that it takes longer to read the story that brought me there or that it is harder to focus on the story and ignore the background images.
This situation can sometimes lead me to click on other links that lead me astray and then I become frustrated about wasting time or loosing track of what I was researching/reading.
There is a great solution to this distraction and I love it – it is called Readability and works simply by clicking on a button on your shortcut toolbar – and the web-page magically becomes simplified.
First you need to visit the Readability website and make a choice about which page format you prefer – you get to choose from a variety of styles, sizes and margin layouts. Once you have decided which style suits you best you simply add the bookmarklet to your bookmark toolbar and the next time that you are faced with a web-page like this…
Very Busy web page, lots of distraction
and turn it into something much easier to read, like this…
Clearer page, simple with just the relevant text and pictures
News for wednesday 7th July 2010
Lahard Residents Association
will be holding their 3 day Summer Camp from July 14 to 16. These will be fun packed days for children, ages 6 to 14 years. Places are limited and cost €40 per child. Application forms are available from
Alice on 083 0050382 / 071 96 44385
Marie 086 1719198 / 071 96 44243 – and must be returned by July 2nd.
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
Reminder: An important meeting will be held on Wednesday 7th July in Church Crying Chapel at 8.30pm to make arrangements for Adoration.
Singing Course for Children at The Shaylyn Centre
A four week singing class for children aged 4 to 13 years with professional voice coach Martina Rynn A.R.I.A.M will take place at The Shaylyn Centre starting Wednesday the 7th of July. The course costs €40 and requires a €10 deposit to: Martina Rynn, Lower Rover, Arigna, Co Roscommon. Children will learn to improve their vocal skills through exercise, scales, ear training and theoretical work. All styles of singing will be catered for. For more information and to book a place for our child call Martina on 086 6089707
Sean O’Heslins - Seálta ná Seachtaine
Sponsored Cycle – All cyclists who haven’t returned sponsorship are asked to do so by this weekend, if possible.
Lotto
Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Pota Óir €3,100. Buaiteoir €40 for those present on last Monday night: Miley McKeon. Sponsored prize from Frank Flynn: Anthony McTague. €40 an duine, Senan and Michele Harte, Willowfield Rd, Ciara Nangle, Séamus Mac Murchaidh, Liz Gill, Fenagh, Jim Dalton, Uimhreacha: 06471325
Job Seeking Skills Course – County Leitrim Job Club will be running a Job seeking skills Course in The Enterprise Centre, Ballinamore commencing on Monday 12th July and running for four weeks. This F.A.S programme is designed to help people prepare and find suitable employment or further training opportunities and is open to anybody who is not currently working. An attendance allowance is available to participants on this programme. If you would like to reserve a place or require any further information, please contact Martina or Mary at Leitrim Development Company 071 9641770/ 9641851 or email leitrimjobclub@ldco.ie
Benefit Function
In aid of Barry Morse and family. It will be held in Cardiff’s Lounge, Drumcong on Friday 16th July 2010 at 10pm. Admission optional.
ATHLETIC CLUB
Three members have qualified from Connacht to compete in the Under Ages All Ireland in Tullamore last Sunday while two more will compete on July 24th. Training for qualifiers continue Tuesday and Thursday at 5 00 p.m. The Club Open Roadrace this summer will include both 10K Race and 5K Fun Run and will be held on August 11th during the Festival.
Dance and Arts Summer School
Only a few places remain on the Music, Dance and Arts Summer School which takes place in Ballinamore July 12th to 16th and suits girls and boys 5 to 12 years. An action packed week is promised with a concert on Friday to entertain family and friends with what you have learned. Please book in advance to avoid disappointment by calling or texting Orla on 0876245316 or Lorraine on 0868631785
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.
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.
Ballinamore Parent & Toddler Group
Ballinamore Parent and Toddler Group every Wednesday morning in the Tráthnóna Centre in Ballinamore town from 11.00am – 12.30pm. All adults / parents who are in the company of babies and toddlers are invited to come along for a cup of tea & a chat while children mix & play! For any further details please call Anne on 086 6035977
Church News
Confessions: Sat 12noon – 12.30pm & 6.45pm
Bring in the remainder of the Popes Collection.
Church Collectors: Could the following people come to a meeting in the church on Wed 7th July at 9.30pm: Camillus Martin, Walter Sharpley, John Toolan, Gene Logan, Brendan Wisley, Patty McIntyre, Sean Creamer (Castleroggy), Michael Fanning, Mary McKiernan, Tommy Moran, Vera Brennan, Philip Murphy, Jim Cafferty, Austin Quinn, Tommy McWeeney, Paddy McGourty, Ann Brady.
Would the people when leaving their seats after mass please drop their Missalettes at the end of the seat. It means it is easier to collect them.
The Eucharistic Congress Collection – €648. thank you
