Manorhamilton
BOXTIE’S CEILI
Thanks to Boxtie’s Johnny Gallagher, The Big Box Ceílí Band will appear in Rossinver Community Centre on this Friday night, July 1, with special guests Seán Gallagher ( ex Quarrymen) and Belcoo man Patsy McCabe.
The Big Box Cell Band, is a big band of family and friends. The core of the show is simply made up of the famous ‘ Boxtie Band’ with Johnny Gallagher, Pauric Gallagher, James Gallagher, Seán O’Reilly, joined by ‘ former Boxtie fiddle man’ James McNamee.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear them all together at home in Ireland. Check for local buses to Rossinver, July 1 from 10 p. m. with full bar facilities. Tickets cost € 15.
For further information of a world of ‘ music and craic’ on one stage with Clan Gallagher agus a Cairde please phone Betty Duignan or Michelle Deleney at 071 9832970.
TEXT ALERT
The North Leitrim Text Alert Scheme covers the Kiltyclogher, Rossinver, Manorhamilton, Glencar, Mullies, Lurganboy, Glenboy and Ballyboy areas.
Anyone who wishes to sign up for the North Leitrim Community Text Alert Scheme can do so by the completing the details on a scheme envelope and paying the € 5 fee in Bredin’s Newsagents Manorhamilton, Rossinver Community Centre, the Ballagh Centre Rossinver or McGriskin’s Shop Kiltyclogher, where the scheme envelopes are available.
GRAVES CEREMONIES
The Blessing of Graves’ ceremonies will take place on this Sunday, July 3, in Glencar Parish directly after the 10.15 a. m. Sunday Mass in St Osnat’s Church.
The Killenora graveyard blessing takes place first and will be followed by Diffreen ceremony. Please note that the annual collection for maintenance of Killenora graveyard will take place on way into the graveyard.
This money is currently used for cutting of the grass in the graveyard five times during the year, so that it is accessible to all throughout the year when visiting their relative’s graves.
The Committee wish to express their thanks to all who contribute towards this collection. Without people’s generous donations the cutting of the graveyard grass could not continue.
SUMMER STARS
Summer Stars is a summer reading programme for young people that has run very successfully each year in Manorhamilton Library. Entry forms are now being accepted for the Summer Stars programme in the Library. The entry forms are also available there for all who wish to be part of this wonderful event for the next few months.
If you are not already signed up for the Summer Stars programme the Library invites you to pop in to register and don’t miss out on the summer fun of reading lots of exciting books.
The Summer Stars reading programme is a free programme and is open to all children.
GIRL’S BRIGADE ON TV
Congratulations are extended to Manorhamilton Girl’s Brigade who performed so well on the RTÉ One Television’s Sunday Worship Service programme on Sunday week last.
The Girls Brigade and their leaders were recorded for this service in the RTÉ Studios Dublin in May. The service was led by Jono Griffin from the Surf Project.
DISTRICT NEWS
Please send items for the Manorhamilton District News to PJ Leddy at pjleddy@ yahoo. com by 8 a. m. at the latest on Friday morning. trip to Dublin Zoo for the whole school. Her bright and colourful poster highlighted the key reasons for choosing to drink milk. As part of the prize, the Aurivo Consumer Foods team came to the school to give a presentation on healthy eating and presented each child with a goodie bag of Connacht Gold products. Seán Henry from Aurivo also raised the school’s second Green Flag on the day. Well done to all the children in Taunagh NS on a great year’s work. Taunagh NS wish everyone a happy and safe summer break.
STRICTLY COME DANCING
A Strictly Come Dancing will take place in Castledargan Hotel on Sunday, July 3, in aid of Ballygawley Pitch Development. Thirteen couples from around the county who have been practising over the past number of weeks will take to the floor. Kelesa Mulcahy from the Voice of Ireland will be guest judge. Door open at 7 p. m. and admission is € 10.
SUMMER CAMP
Arrow Harps FAI summer camp will commence on Monday, July 4, from 10.30 a. m. daily. Please register on summersoccerschools. ie. Places filling up fast so please register early. Arrow Harps would like to thank all players, coaches, parents, sponsors and patrons for their help throughout the season. All are welcome back again when the new season starts in late August.
LADIES GAELIC
The Gaelic for Mothers and Others is up and running for 2016 and looking for new members. Training is every Monday at 8 p. m. in Riverstown Park. This is free fun way to learn the game of Gaelic and get to know other people. It is for any skill level, with no experience required for anyone over 18 with no upper age limit. For further information please contact Michelle McMorrow at 087 6157455.
ANNUAL FUN RUN
Shamrock Gaels will be holding their annual fun walk and run on Sunday, July 17, along with a family fun day packed with lots of activities on the day.
RAMBLING HOUSE
There will be a Rambling House in the Morrison Teach Ceoil, Riverstown on Saturday, July 9, at 9 p. m. Refreshments served. Admission € 10. Contact Pádraig at 087 6707329 for further information.
GET IN STEP
Sean nós and Set Dancing summer camp with Eimear Mulvey and Adrian Moriarty. Learn Broom, Barrel and performance techniques. From July 18 to July 22 from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. in Morrison Cottage, Riverstown. Cost is € 60 per child. Kids/ teens aged between 5 and 15 welcome. Places limited to 30 and filling up fast. No previous dance experience needed. Contact Eimear at 086 2584465.
NEWS ITEMS
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