Local Notes 13/5/24

Fenagh Tidy Towns
Work session continues Tuesdays at 6.30pm – meet Visitor Centre, new volunteers welcome

Fenagh Visitor Centre Opening Hours
Fenagh Visitor Centre opening hours have changed. The centre will now be open Wednesday – Saturday 10am-5pm & Sunday 12noon-5pm. We will be closed on Mondays & Tuesdays. To contact the centre out of hours, leave a voicemail on 0719645590 or email bookings.fenaghvc@gmail.com

Fenagh Historical Tours
The popular historical tours of Fenagh have recommenced.  The tours last 1.5 hours and take in the fantastic historical sites dotted around our beautiful village. Tours start from Fenagh Visitor Centre at either 12 noon or 2pm. Booking is essential and can be done on our website www.fenagh.com –> Book Now, or by calling 0719645590.

Fenagh Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Every Friday morning from 10am-12noon, join us for Fenagh Parent, Baby and Toddler Group in Fenagh Visitor Centre. With soft-play and a range of toys for the little ones, and refreshments for parents/ guardians/ grandparents/ carers. The maximum age for children is 4 and the cost is €5 per adult.

Fenagh Visitor Centre – Birthday Parties
Our ever popular birthday parties are now available to book online. Simply go to www.fenagh.com and click ‘Book Now’. Birthday parties can take place on Saturdays or Sundays from 12-2 or 3-5pm. Minimum number of children is 6, maximum is 20. Full details and options available on the online booking form.

Female in Focus – Photography Exhibition
‘Female in Focus’, a photography exhibition by Dina Ozola is currently running in Fenagh Visitor Centre, all welcome.

Yoga with Kate
Yoga with Kate will run on Thursday evenings from 8pm in Fenagh Community Centre. 25th April, 2nd May, 9th May, 16th May, 23rd May & 30th May. Cost is €50 for all 6 sessions, or €10 pay as you go. To book a space, contact Kate on: Karydaily001@gmail.com or 0861750356

The Leitrim Cycling Festival 17th to 19th May Keshcarrigan
The Leitrim Cycling Festival takes place this  coming weekend in Keshcarrigan as part of Bike Week.  It will be launched  at 6pm on Fri 17th at the Old Garda Station, Keshcarrigan with Leitrim PPN member group Kiltubrid Pipe Band. There is a great line up all weekend with a Quiz night on Sat, board games, traditional music sessions, boat tours of Lough Scur (ring to book 087 7576367) willow workshop, picnic, art activities, bike workshop, Leitrim Hawthorn Workshop, treasure hunt, poetry and finale on Sun at 12pm with locally baked treats.
Free family festival, plenty of biking also!

Volunteer Roadshow Fri 17th May The Mayflower Drumshanbo
In the lead up to National Volunteering Week Leitrim Volunteer Centre will host a Volunteer Roadshow in the Mayflower, Drumshanbo on the 17th May from 6p.m. to 9p.m.  The running order of the event will include:
6.00pm – Opening of event by BUGS (Ballinamore Ukulele Group)
6.30pm – Guest Speaker:   Nina Arwitz, CEO at Volunteer Ireland.
6.50pm – Guest Speaker:  John Lonergan, Author.
7.20pm – Break for refreshments
7.45pm – Guest Speaker:  Dervla King,
Programme Manager at Comhlamh, (Irish Association of Development Workers and Volunteers)
8.10pm – Networking
All Volunteer Involving Organisations in County Leitrim are welcome and can sign up Volunteers during the event.  Leitrim PPN would encourage as many PPN registered groups to attend.
Also:-
18th to 26th May is National Biodiversity Week,

20th to 26th May is National Volunteering Week.

PUBLIC MEETING: 

Cumann Aontú Liatroma are holding a public meeting in The Island Theatre Ballinamore this Friday, May 17th at 8pm. Guest speaker is Aontú party leader, Peadar Toibín, TD & election candidate in our Midlands North West EU Constituency. Beidh fáilte roimh cách. All welcome.

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