Drumshanbo Community News 18 June 2010
Sympathy Expressed The death has taken place of Mrs. Máiread Duffy (nee Doyle), Dristernan and formerly Ark low Co. Wicklow (peacefully) following a long illness at St.Patrick's Hospital, Carrick –on-Shannon.
The late Mrs Duffy who was predeceased by her husband Jimmy in 1997 came to live in Drumshanbo with her husband in family in 1985 where they owned and managed the former High bank Cafe (now Enda's Take away) on the High St. Miread and her family became involved in several local voluntary organisations and was for many years a member of the St.Patrick's Church Choir. We extend our deepest sympathy to her daughters Joan, Jenny, Ann sons John and Francis son in law Tawfik and Enda sister Angela, brothers Paddy & Sean, grandchildren and other relatives and friends. The Funeral took place to the New Cemetery on Monday last following Requiem Mass in St.Patrick's Church. Ar dheis D go raibh a hanam.
We express our deepest sympathy to Frankie and Elisabeth Barry, Corryard on the death in the USA of their daughter-in-law Judy Barry. The Funeral took place in America. Ar dheis D go raibh
We express our deepest sympathy to Mrs. Geraldine Moran; Murhaun on the death of her sister Bridget Donnellan in Co.Clare.The Funeral took place in Co. Clare. Ar dheis De go raibh a hanam.
Tickets for Leitrim v Roscommon
Tickets for the Leitrim v Roscommon Connacht semi-final game in Dr.Hyde Park on Sunday next will be on sale at Gunning's Corner house on tonight (Wednesday) between 9 and 9.30 pm.
Senior Citizens Meet
The Senior Citizens Club takes place this afternoon at 2pm in ras Phdraig. All are welcome to for a cuppa and a chat.
Bo Peep Kidz Summer Camp
Bo Peep Kidz are holding a Summer Camp from June 28th to 23rd July daily between 9am and 6pm.Registration and payment taken on tomorrow Thursday (17th) between five and 6pm.Contact 9641919 for further information.
Drumshanbo Area Youth Club
The club requires youth leaders to supervise activity and organise events. If sufficient volunteers come forward we would be able to operate a rota system. If interested contact 0876312708 or email alleninfo@eircom.net.
Leitrim Childcare Committee Programme
Training Courses for Childminders and potential childminders take place in the Food Hub on this Saturday June 19th between 10am and 4pm.Contact Orla for further details on 9640870 or 086 1929283.
Leitrim Co. Council Smoke Alarms Scheme
The Community Smoke Alarm Scheme for vulnerable households are aimed at private houses where there are no smoke alarms and arrange for supply of same. Forms can be obtained by writing to Leitrim Co.Council, ras on Chondae, Carrick-on-Shannon. For further information contact 9620005 (extn 228) .Closing dates is Thursday 24th June.
Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS)
If you are 21 or over and either you or your spouse for six (6) months have been in receipt of social welfare payments, have been signing for credits of you are a lone parent you could join the VTOS programme and receive training free. Contact Adult Education office Co. Longford VEC 043 3345474.
Drumshanbo-Locquireac Town Twinning
The Drumshanbo Town Twinning Association has received a request from their twin town Locquireac in Brittany to hosta group of students in Drumshanbo towards the end of September. The students who are aged 13-14 will stay with host families in the town and district. The purpose of the visit is to help the students improve their language skills and to provide the students with a firsthand experience of Ireland which in turn will foster stronger links between our two communities. If you would like to host two students please contactthe following: Sheila 086 2545613, Mary 087 6482895 or Betty 086 3898133. Drumshanbo.
Are you a Vodafone customer?
If you are a Vodafone customer, then you may be able to help raise much-needed funds for Allen Gaels –and it will cost you absolutely nothing. For further details, contact Club treasurer John Moran.
Sad passing of Nuala Kellett (nee Kiernan)
Kellett Nuala (nee Kieran), 16 Dorchester Park, Sandymore, Runcorn WAT QAC England and late of Kieran's Medical Hall, High Street, Drumshanbo. May 28th (peacefully). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving husband Bill, sons Michael, Ronan, Dermott, daughters Nicola and Deirdre, stepsons Iain, Colin and stepdaughter Sue. Her funeral took place on Friday June 4th from St.Edward's RC Church Runcorn. ''Ar dheis de go raibh a hanam dilis''.
Pilgrimage to Fatima 2010
The annual pilgrimage to Fatima takes place from the 11th to the 18th August 2010. Seven nights full board ensuite in the Recinto Hotel, which is situated beside the Sanctuary. Cost p724. Guided Tours. Bus from Ballinamore via Cavan to Dublin airport. Return cost p30 approx. For details contact: Mamie Flynn 071-9644148.
Pilgrimage to Oberammergau
A group from Carrick-on-Shannon are organising a Pilgrimage to Oberammergau in Germany for the Passion play in that area which takes place every ten years. The visit is from 14th -21st July 2010 inclusive .Cost per person: €1595.Contact Rita McWeeney on 9621505.
Lighter Days Weight Loss Programme
A weight loss programme with Gwen, nutritionist therapist and former Unislim leader takes place in ras Phdraig every Thursday at 7.30pm .Enquiries to: 087 1432733.
Flute and Whistle Classes
Classes in the above ras Phdraig every Monday at 5.30pm. For further information, contact Pdraig Sweeney on 086 8112871.Beginners over 7years of age welcome.
Irish Dance Classes
Clare Faragher of the Faragher School of Dancing Irish Dancing Classes in the Mayflower Community Centre on each Wednesday at 6pm. Beginners welcome.
Drumshanbo Book Club
Drumshanbo Book Club meets the first Tuesday of each month in Ars Padraig at 9.00 p.m. If you are interested in reading and/or lively, discussions please join us. Any queries contact 087 9334548.
Handball Club
The Handball Club meets on Tuesdays 6.30 - 7.30pm in the Mayflower Community Centre. New members always welcome.
Items for Notes
If you wish to have any item included, please hand in to Paschal Mooney Carrick Road or email: pcmooney@eircom.net
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Drumshanbo Comhaltas news
Many thanks to all who took part in the Session at the Town Clock, Carrick-on-Shannon on Bank Holiday Saturday 5th June to promote and fundraise for the Connacht Fleadh which is being held in Mohill and hosted by Drumsna and Mohill CCE. It was a great afternoons entertainment on a glorious sunny afternoon. Also thanks to the Sweeney family who helped out with the church gate collection in Leitrim village on Sunday 6th June. It was much appreciated. A special words of thanks to everyone who gave so generously to the collection. All monies raised will go towards the hosting of the Connacht fleadh. All branch members, please check out and enter the fleadh competition in the Leitrim Observer.
Volunteers required
Volunteers are still required for the hosting of the Connacht Fleadh on the first week-end in July. Please call Mary on 086 2309791 if you would like to assist on Saturday 3rd or Sunday 4th July in Mohill.
Drumshanbo Area Community Games Swimming
The community games area swimming competition was held in the Lough Allen Ramada Hotel Drumshanbo on Friday June 4th. It was a very sucessful evening and thanks to all those parents who helped out and in particular Kevin Mc Manus and the staff for all their assistance. Thanks also to all the children who participated. This was the first Drumshanbo area qualifier for a number of years and it was great to see so many swimmers turn up. There were some close competitions and fiercely contested groups in particular the U10 girls which added great excitement to the evening. The results were: U8 girls freestyle 1st Maria McGreneghan, U10 girls freestyle 1st Ellen Cunningham, 2nd Hannah Bird, 3rd Roisin McGreneghan, U12 Girls freestyle 1st Megan Hearle, U14 girls freestyle 1st Naoise Bird; U10 girls backstroke 1st Ellen Cunningham, 2nd Roisin McGreneghan, 3rd Hannah Bird, U12 Girls backstroke 1st Megan Hearle, U14 girls backstroke 1st Naoise Bird; U12 Girls breaststroke1st Megan Hearle, U14 girls breaststroke 1st Naoise Bird; U8 boys freestyle 1st Seamus Wisley, U10 boys freestyle 1st Jack Hearle, U12 boys freestyle 1st Liam Cunningham, 2nd Shane McGreneghan;U10 boys backstroke 1st Jack Hearle; U12 boys breaststroke 1st Liam Cunningham, 2nd Shane McGreneghan. Girls U13 relay team: Ellen Cunningham, Megan Hearle, Roisin Mc Grenaghan, Hannah Bird, Sub Megan O Rourke. Boys U13 relay team Liam Cunningham, Shane McGreneghan, Jack Hearle.
Well done everyone. Winners will be going through to the Leitrim area final in Aura, Carrick on Shannon on Sunday 13th starting at 7pm. Keep up the practice!
Stars come out for Simon
On Friday June 25th at Radisson Hotel, Sligo. Appearing on the night are Sandy Kelly, Eleanor Shanley, Charlie McGettigan and Sandy Kelly's son Willie with special appearance of dance troupe Emerald Revellers. Tickets only €20 on the door in advance from the Radisson, Sligo or online at www.theboxoffice.ie. Contact Mary on 087-7708865 for further details. All proceeds go to NW Simon based in Manorhamilton working with those at risk of homelessness
Sean Nos Dancing
Classes start in Drumkeerin Community Centre on Monday June 21st for 6 weeks. Children 8pm to 9pm and adults 9pm to 10pm. Classes given by Louise Devitt. Contact 087-6721303..
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