AIB Community Fund.
Fenagh Development would like to thank all those who supported our successful application for the AIB community fund. Thanks to all who voted and also all who passed on our whatsapp messages requesting votes.
25 Cards
25 continues this Thursday at 8.30pm in Fenagh Visitor Centre as usual. Last week’s winner was Lorcan Masterson with a tie for second place. New players always welcome
Connacht Wallball Champions
Huge congratulations to Sophie and Abbie Kane who both were successful in their respective age categories in the Connacht Wallball finals held in Kilglass at the weekend.
Abbie played on Saturday and overcame several players to reach the final where she met Roscommons Aoibh Johnson. The courts were cleared for the final on centre court and the attention of the large audience didn’t phase Abbie. She played some fantastic handball to claim the U12 Gold medal. U12 doesn’t go to All Ireland level so Abbie goes no further and spends the next year as Connacht Onewall Champion, well done Abbie. On Saturday Sophie came through her first round to return on Sunday she powered through three more games to reach the final. Again as the courts were all cleared Sophie was very much on the back foot against Kilglass’s Niamh Hall in her own home turf who had the large crowd behind her. Sophie rose to the occasion and took the gold medal in in two straight sets. She now goes on to play in the All Ireland Semi Final against Ulster opposition in two weeks time, again to be held in Kilglass. Katie played the Minor Girls final in Sunday evening. Katie started off strong but with games at this level to 21 and Katie only returning from injury her fitness wasn’t as it should be and she was defeated in two straight sets. She plays minor again next year , hard luck Katie. Daniel reached quarterfinal level in boys u16 , an extremely competitive and tough grade. He battled hard and played some great handball but it just wasnt his day and he was defeated by Mayo opposition. A fantastic weekend for Leitrim Handball and especially for Fenagh Handball. Well done to all.
Community WhatsApp Group
Fenagh Development have setup a community WhatsApp group to keep people informed of what is happening in the area. To join the group, send us your name and mobile number, by email to fenaghvisitorcentre@gmail.com , phone 071 9645590 or text/ WhatsApp to 087 2487206.
Fenagh Tidy Towns – Recycle Bin
Our weekly work sessions continue Tuesday at 6.30pm – meet at the Visitor Centre. Thanks to all who continue to use the Orange bin at Corrib Oil for R-eturn recyclables – please note the bin is specifically for items with the Re-turn logo, regular and other recyclable waste should go in normal bins; our volunteers have had to remove a lot of regular rubbish from the Orange bin bags recently. Thank you.
Hedge Cutting Grants
This scheme is now open and aims to encourage the cutting of roadside hedges/trees along the Public Road Network. Open to individual applicants, communities and groups. The Grant is €75 per km (with a min of 1km per applicant). An additional Grant of €50 per 10 trees per km has been introduced to encourage the cutting of dangerous overhanging tree canopies/branches along the public road network (This would be a maximum of €125 per km). Further information and application forms are available from Leitrim County Councils website www.leitrimcoco.ie or by contacting the Roads Department by e-mail: roads@leitrimcoco.ie or Telephone 071 9620005 Ext. 630. Closing Date is 30th January 2026.
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!
Acorn Players
Mohill based Acorn Players will perform their highly acclaimed comedy ‘Loophole’ by John McManus in The Island Theatre Ballinamore on Saturday October 18th at 8pm. It was a sell-out in the Cornmill, Carrigallen on Saturday last so book early and avoid disappointment.
Befriending Visitation Service
Leitrim Calling would like to hear from people who would be willing to get involved as a volunteer on our Befriending Visitation Service – it is a one hour per week commitment visiting an older person in their home for company and chat. Full training and support is provided. For further details please contact: Marion on 087 9585029 or email : leitrimcalling@gmail.com”
A date for your diary
A really interesting event will take place in Ballinamore Library on Wednesday October 8th at 7.30pm. In partnership with Cumann Seanchais Bhreifne, Liam McNiffe will present a talk ‘1852 Leitrim Election’. Among the topics covered:- this was public and not a secret vote; Landlord and Clerical influence on tenants and the names of Ballinamore voters and who they voted for. Free event and all are welcome.
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