Brendan Beirne – Fenagh Handball Club
We were all very saddened to hear of the passing of the late Brendan Beirne. Brendan was a great handballer in his day. He was involved as an administrator of our club from the 60’s up to his recent illness. He was also the driving force behind the building of the new alley complex in Fenagh, raising thousands of euro on his own. He loved to attend the all Ireland’s in Croke Park especially to watch his idol Duxie Walsh from Kilkenny…. sadly both now gone from us. He had great pride in coaching the children in the new alley and taking them to competitions all over the country. His loss will be felt by our club and indeed the wider handball community in Leitrim and beyond. We offer our heartfelt sympathies to his sister Gretta Fanning, his brother in law JP and all his nieces, nephews and friends. May he rest in peace.
Handball 25 Card Drive
Our weekly 25 card drive was cancelled last week as a mark of respect to the late Brendan, it will continue as usual this Thursday at 8.30pm, all welcome . All training and competitions were cancelled last week and weekend as a mark of respect to the late Brendan. Training continues this Friday night at 6.30pm
Fenagh Tidy Towns Calendar Launch & Bake Sale
Join us this Sunday November 26th at 12pm in Fenagh Community Centre for the launch of our Fundraising 2024 Calendar which will be on sale for 10 euro – we will also be holding a Bake Sale on the day . Donations of baked goods would be appreciated and can be dropped in from 11am on the day. Thanks for your continued support.
Fenagh Christmas Fair
Fenagh Christmas Fair will take place on Saturday the 9th of December from 12-4pm in Fenagh Visitor Centre & Fenagh Handball Alley. Entry will be €3 per person and will include: fantastic craft stalls, fundraising stalls from local groups, a visit to Santa, free play in the Monk’s Den soft play and a free hot drink for all adults. We are looking for some volunteers to help, if you are interested, contact us at fenaghvisitorcentre@gmail.com / 0719645590
Selton Hill Exhibition
Fenagh Visitor Centre is exhibiting a special exhibition about the 1921 Selton Hill Ambush. The exhibition highlights the setting, events and aftermath of the ambush. If you have time, have a cup of tea and watch the documentary about Selton Hill in the Visitor Centre too. Entry to the exhibition is free. This exhibition was funded by Leitrim County Council as part of the Decade of Centenaries fund.
Fenagh Active Age
The group meets Mondays at 3pm in Fenagh Visitor Centre. All welcome
Coffee Morning
The Cherry Blossom Centre, RehabCare Ballinamore are having a fundraising coffee morning on Wednesday the 22nd of November at 11am. On the day we will also be having a bake sale, raffle and our Drama group will be performing their short play “Keeping up appearances” . All money raised on the day will stay local. We would really appreciate local support for this event, All welcome. ”
Drumcong United Weekend
All former players, supporters and rivals are invited to celebrate and reminisce about the exploits of the Drumcong United football team on the weekend of December 1st – 3rd. Originating as Cornagun Rangers in 1977 and then transitioning to Cornagun Celtic before its main existence as Drumcong United from 1983 the team drew players from Kiltubrid, Fenagh, Eslin and surrounding areas throughout the late 1970’s, 1980’s and 1990’s before intermittent games in the 2000’s. On Friday 1st December, in Gerties Bar Kesh at 10pm, the trophy presentation for the annual Kesh Friday Nights Lights Soccer Tournament will take place. This will coincide with the launch of an exhibition of items from 1977-2010 including Photos, Match Reports, Jersey’s and other items which can be viewed in Gerties on Friday 1st Dec and Saturday 2nd Dec. On Sunday 3rd December, in Tailor McKeons Bar Kesh at 7pm, a social reunion gathering for former players, supporters and rivals will be held with the exhibition of items from 1977-2010 being on view along with a brief oral history of Cornagun Rangers/Celtic and Drumcong Utd. This will be followed by music from Shadow Country. For further details please contact Steve Flynn.
A shout out for ‘SHOUT’
Tish Dunleavy’s ‘Sweet Spirit Country Gospel Singers’ will perform in St Mary’s Church of Ireland Mohill on Friday 1st December 2023 from 8pm -9.45 approx. – Come and hear some great performances from Sean Mahon(The Rodeo Man), Pearl Kielty, MaryAnn McBrien, Peter Kilkenny, J.P O’Dowd, Saidhbhe Concannon performing songs like – ‘Candlelight & Wine’, ‘Abeline’,’Blue eyes carrying in the rain’, ‘Oh Happy Day’, ‘New Jerusalem’, ‘The lucky old sun’, ‘Peace on Earth-Drummer Boy’, ‘You Raise me Up’, ‘Caledonia’ ‘Bridge over troubled waters’ and many more classics. A great evening of music and song is promised for two good causes – Main beneficiary Sligo Hospital Oncology Unit Trust and a donation to the Brain Injury Unit Beaumont Hospital. Tickets at the door €15.
Padraig Griffin Lecture
A very interesting Decade of Centenaries lecture presented by Padraig Griffin will take place in Ballinamore Library on Friday November 24th at 8pm, entitled ‘Policing at National and Local level in post famine Ireland’ . It includes information about the Royal Irish Constabulary, Civic Guards, An Garda Siochána, the Dublin Metropolitan Police and the Ulster Special Constabulary. This is a free event and all are welcome.
BETTER TOGETHER- NÍOS FEARR LE CHÉILE PIP
There are 2 Events planned for November 2023; Thursday 23rd Nov – a Libraries Symposium, a one-off event to complete our Cross-Border Reading Project. The evening will comprise of a number of informative seminars, discussion groups, and culminates with a special roundtable event – Exploring the themes of the project; looking at similarities and differences from the books chosen related to borders/boundaries, good relations, equality and peace and reconciliation. A number of our high profile authors will be in attendance. Refreshments will be served throughout the evening, and will run from 5pm – 8:30pm in the island Theatre, Ballinamore. Celebratory event – Friday 24th Nov – All welcome for an evening of celebration and recognition of the achievements of the ‘Better Together – Níos Fearr Le Chéile Peace Impact Programme 2022 – 2024’ A celebratory evening in tribute to the accomplishments and achievements realised by the project and it’s participants over the past 2 years. The evening will be an insightful experience, showcasing the journeys, efforts and contributions from all involved. Refreshments will be served throughout the evening, and will run from 3pm – 7pm in the Island Theatre, Ballinamore. For more information please call 087 383 5513
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