Local Notes 31/03/25

Fenagh Active Age Group

The group are having a fundraising event for North West Hospice after 11.30 am mass on Sunday 13th April in the community hall. No charge for tea / coffee and cake.   A donation will be gratefully appreciated. All proceeds  will go  to North West  Hospice.

Fenagh Tidy Towns
Our weekly work sessions for the Spring and Summer months continue Tuesdays at 6pm  –  meet at the Visitor Centre.  New volunteers needed.  Please continue to donate any bottles and cans with the Re-turn logo to our Orange bin at Corrib Oil. Thank you.

Handball  Cards

25 Cards continues this Thursday night in the Visitor Centre at 8.30pm with nightly prizes and league prizes. All proceeds to Fenagh Handball Club. New players welcome. Last weeks winners: Jackpot won by John Gill. Hard luck to Sophie Kane who competed in the final of the Connacht Second Level Colleges competition in Moycullen at the weekend. Sophie came away with a silver medal.

Fenagh Visitor Centre
The Centre opens Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 12pm-5pm. To contact the centre out of hours, leave a voicemail on 0719645590 or email bookings.fenaghvc@gmail.com.

Parent & Toddler Group (max age 4)

Every Friday from 10am to 12pm at Visitor Centre with full use of the indoor play area.

There will be toast, fresh fruit and juice for the children and tea/coffee and biscuits for the adults during the session.The session is a great opportunity for adults to mingle, swap stories and relax while the children play safely.  Whether you are a mum, dad, grandparent or carer, you are most welcome!

Adult Education
Are you an adult considering education and unsure of your options? The Leitrim Adult Educational Guidance Service will be in Mohill Library on Tuesday, April 1st from 12pm to 4.30pm and Ballinamore Library on Thursday, April 17th from 10am to 1pm to answer any question you might have. No appointment necessary, just come along on the day.

Sweet Spirit Country Gospel
Upcoming event in St Patricks Church, Aughawillan  Ballinamore, N41CX27  Friday 11th April 8pm. The Sweet Spirit Country Gospel singers directed by Tish Dunleavy will perform some well know songs including Bob Dylan’s ‘To make you feel my love’, & ‘Blowing in the Wind’, George Hamilton’s ‘Abilene’, ‘If I can dream’ recorded by Elvis, ‘I’ll never find another you’ recorded by Judith Durham & the Seekers, ‘Lucky Old Sun’ recorded by many artists in including Frank Sinatra and many more great pieces. Members of the group hail from Leitrim, Roscommon, Cavan & Longford.  Come along and support the charity ‘Aware’ who provide supports for people suffering from depression and other mental health issues.

Thanks
Fenagh Development would like to thank Tracy and Declan Gannon, Quinn’s pub for their generous donation towards the cost of the Christmas lights.

Gentle exercise class 

Exercise session including seated and standing exercises for improved mobility, flexibility and balance. 

On Thursday’s at 10am on the 10th April, 17th April, 24th April, 8th May, 22nd May and 5th June. In Ballinamore Old Primary School (beside the old convent & new national school). All welcome

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