Local Notes 31/07/2023

Clothes Collection
Fenagh Ladies will be holding a clothes collection over the coming weeks to raise funds for the club. All unwanted clothes (clean), paired shoes, hats, scarves, handbags, curtains and bed linen (no duvets /pillows) wanted. So why not clear out the wardrobes and bag them up! All items can be dropped off at Fenagh football pitch from Monday 24th July. Any queries please contact any of the executive members

Fenagh Tidy Towns Calendar Competition
There are still a few weeks left to submit your photos to our Calendar Competition – closing date is September 8th so keep snapping and send entries to  fenaghtidytowns@gmail.com – this is an amateur competition and you can enter as many times as you like. Theme is Flora and Fauna of Fenagh.  If any business is still interested in sponsoring a page in the calendar please get in touch at the email address above or 0862038364 before the closing date

Who Heard the Whistle – Oral History Project
The Ballinamore Mohill Greenway group are looking for people to share their stories of the Cavan-Leitrim narrow gauge railway when it was operational. For more information, contact 0719645590 or ballinamore.mohill.greenway@gmail.com

Wrenboys
Wrenboys return to the platform on Monday 14th August at 8.45 pm (Festival week) commemorating the Ballinamore group who won the all-Ireland Title in Listowel in 1970 & ’71. Members from all the local parishes are participating and also some original members. Best of traditional music, song, dance, storytelling and comedy. A night not to be missed.

Fenagh Walking Group Every Wednesday from 7pm. Meet at Fenagh Visitor Centre. A great chance to walk, talk and get some fresh air. Walk led by Leitrim Sports Partnership.

Online Booking
Online booking is now available for play slots, birthday parties and historical tours at Fenagh Visitor Centre. https://www.yourdaysout.ie/tickets/widget/528

Summer Saver Deal
Every Wednesday in the summer holidays at Fenagh Visitor Centre from 10am-11.30am. €3 per adult & €3 per child. Includes 1.5 hours of play, tea/coffee/biscuits, toast/juice. Booking is essential: www.fenagh.com –> book now.

Birthday Parties at the Monk’s Den
The Monk’s Den at Fenagh Visitor Centre is a great place for birthday parties. Cost: €25 non-refundable reservation fee (to be paid upon booking) + Option 1 = €12 per child (includes 2 hours of play, snacks, juice, kid’s meal, ice lolly) or Option 2 = €15 per child ( includes 2 hours of play, snacks, juice, kid’s meal, ice lolly & party bag). Our party slots are 12noon-2pm or 3pm-5pm. Call us on 0719645590 to or at https://www.yourdaysout.ie/tickets/widget/5284 to book yours now.

Fenagh Parent, Baby & Toddler
Fenagh Parent, Baby & Toddler group will remain active over the Summer holidays every Friday morning from 10am-12noon. Our prices have changed slightly. €5 per adult. Includes 2 hours of play, tea/coffee/biscuits/juice/toast/fruit. Maximum age for children is 4 years.Health Nutrition and Food Science Course
QQI Level 5 course in Health Nutrition and Food Science starting in September in The Further Education and Training Centre – Drumshanbo, located in the Enterprise Centre on the Hilly Road and ran by the Mayo Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB). For more information please go to www.vtosleitrim.iewww.fetchcourses.ie, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @VTOSLeitrim, email Seán Bailey at seanbailey@msletb.ie or call on 086-0624200.

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