Dromahair

SUMMER READING

Dromahair Library is involved in the countrywide Summer Reading Programme in libraries for children. The Summer Stars Reading Programme is free and open to all children. Dromahair Library opening hours are Tuesday 12.30 p. m. to 6 p. m. and Friday 2.30 p. m. to 8 p. m. ( closed for mini break four – 4.30 p. m.) Hurry and call to join in the fun. Wonderful new books have arrived for you to read and enjoy.

HERITAGE WEEK PLANS

National Heritage Week 2016 will focus on a wide range of local and regional projects and activities. It is designed to focus public attention on aspects of environment, architecture and tourism potential.

Dromahair Heritage Group has been busy during the past 12 months researching a leaflet map entitled the Abbey Loop Walk which will guide individual and family groups of walkers who wish to stroll for an hour or more from the village and out into the nearby countryside and then back to their starting position.

There are several points of interest along the route, including the Abbey Hotel, Villiers castle, the old railway station, the Ardakip hillcrest road that connects with the main route to Sligo, and the rear access road to Creevelea Abbey and the new cemetery. Walkers will be able to follow the loop route on a simplified map and read notes explaining interesting features. Some walkers may prefer to start from the old station and walk back to their parked cars. The reverse side of the leaflet map has been translated into Irish.

On Saturday, August 27, a special Loop Walk will be held, beginning at the clubhouse at 2.45 p. m. Some artefacts from the SLNCR railway line will be on display at the clubhouse. Seamus Dunbar of the Leitrim Sculpture Centre in Manorhamilton will talk about a series of special ‘ milestones’ he was commissioned to make which will be installed at certain spots along the route.

Weather permitting, a gala indoor and outdoor afternoon is promised. Walkers who turn up for the day will be given free copies of the Loop Walk leaflet. More details will be available closer to August 27.

BEST KEPT ESTATE

Best Kept Estate Competition is being run by Dromahair Dev/ Tidy Towns. They are encouraging all housing estates in the village to maintain their areas well as judging will be happening shortly.

THE DEPOT

The Depot Office is now open Monday to Friday morning from 9.45 a. m. to 1 p. m. We offer a full range of office services. Photocopying, typing, printing, laminating and internet access. All services available at very reasonable rates.

We are currently putting together a programme of classes for the winter months at the Depot. Any suggestions? If there is sufficient interest in any particular class we will organise a tutor. Contact us at 071 9134986,085 8017943 or email dda. tidytowns@ gmail. com.

Remember don’t throw away your litter put it in the bin or bring it home. Let’s keep Dromahair beautiful.

NOTES

If you have any items you wish included in the local notes please email before Thursday evening to dda. tidytowns@ gmail. com or telephone Margaret, Martina or Theresa on 071 91 34986. back tragic memories and has been penned by Belfast born singer/ songwriter Jimmy McArdle now resident in Springfield, Massachussets, USA. Jimmy is the twin brother of Mary McKeon of Knockgrania and will be travelling home from the USA to front up the launch in tandem with the musical talents of Maureen O’Dowd.

The CD which costs € 10 will be available on the night is expected to be on sale at several local outlets from August 15 onwards with the final proceeds being donated to the RNLI rescue services. Local interest continues to build for this landmark launch.

CEMETERY MASS

The Killaraght Old Cemetery Mass will be on Sunday, August 7, at 12.0

BINGO

Bingo is on Fridays at 8.30 p. m., in Gurteen Hall. Jackpot will be € 1,800 on 48 calls on next Friday. Lotto jackpot € 1,000 and an additional lotto prize of € 700 Any profit is shared between Hall upkeep and Eastern Harps GAA Club. Support always welcome.

LOUGH DERG

The Achonry- Killala three Day Pilgrimages to Lough Derg ( for over 15- year- olds) any day of the week till Saturday, August 13. € 70, Student discount 15%, concessions for Seniors and Groups. Boats daily from 10 to 3 p. m. Rev. Owen J McEneaney, Prior, 071 9861518. Best to check websitetocheckwebsite loughderg. org One Day Retreats resume on specified days from August 21 to September 24.

COLEMAN CONCERTS

The summer seisiun continues to morrow night Wednesday, August 3, at 9 p. m. This stage show of Irish music, song and dance features our resident group showcasing traditional music at its best. Visitors are encouraged to participate if they so wish and also to learn a step of a dance such as ‘ The Stack of Barley’ or ‘ Shoe the Donkey’.

Then on Saturday night, August 10, there is an informal Junior Music Session. This is a great opportunity for young musicians to play together. Shows commence at 9 p. m. Booking and enquiries 071 9182599 orcolemanirishmusic. com.

PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES

The Achonry – Killala Diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from Tuesday, August 23, to 28. Departs Knock Airport – five nights in Hotel Agena with cost of € 710 for five nights and full board ( single rooms available supplement applies). Contact Michael Walkins at 086 6080763.

RECENT BAPTISM

Welcomed in the Sacrament of Baptism on Saturday, July 23, was Abigail Gertrude McCabe, daughter to Caitriona Taylor and Colm McCabe, London.

Welcomed in the Sacrament of Baptism also on Saturday, July 23, was Ceola Karen Catherine Tansey, daughter to Janice Dwyer and Paul Tansey, Gurteen.

RECENT WEDDING

Congratulations and best wishes to Josephine Phillips Doon, Gurteen and Shane O’Hagan, Martinstown, Ballymena who were married in St Patrick’s Church, Gurteen on Friday, July 22. Bee Park Community Centre on this Thursday night, August 4, at 9 p. m.

All members are requested to attend and new members will be most welcome. More information on the Northwest Vintage and Heritage Club is available from Tommy ( 087 9489057) or Seán ( 086 4009070) or Tommy ( 087 2328319).

SLIMMING WORLD

The Slimming World Group meets every Wednesday evening in the Bee Park Community Manorhamilton at 5.30 p. m. and 7.30 p. m. For more information on the Slimming World Group please phone Mary at 087 2376348.

TIDY- UP

A Manorhamilton Tidy Towns Committee tidy- up takes place this Thursday evening, August 4, from 7 p. m. to 8 p. m. Volunteers for the clean- up are invited to assemble at the Bee Park Community Centre. Your help would be greatly appreciated.

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. 071 9164958 before 5 p. m. on Thursdays.