Manorhamilton
HILL LAMB DEMO
A practical demonstration and discussion on the fattening of hill lambs will be held on the farm of Ian Cullen, Glenfarne on this Tuesday night, December 17, at 7.30 p.m.
This demonstration which will also include foot-care management is hosted by the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) in conjunction with Teagasc.
In assessing lamb suitability and feeding requirements the demonstration will also address all aspects of lamb care including a vaccinating and dosing program as well as foot-care which is a major issue when you are fattening lambs.
The organisers are asking those attending this evening’s event to assemble at the Rainbow Centre by no later than 7.15 p.m. Here a shuttle bus will be available to bring everyone to Ian Cullen’s shed and take you back to the Rainbow Centre after the event is over where tea and light refreshments will be served.
While the INHFA are hosting the event it is open to everyone and will they maintain, provide those that attend, the opportunity to see firsthand how they can maximise the full value of hill lamb.
TRACTOR RUN
Manorhamilton IFA Branch will hold their annual charity tractor run on New Year’s Day Wednesday, January 1.
The beneficiaries of the tractor run will be the St Clare’s Church Graveyard Fund and the Manorhamilton Parish Church Graveyard Maintenance Fund. The Heraghty Family has requested that both of the above local charities should be beneficiaries of the 2020 Manorhamilton IFA New Year’s Day annual tractor run.
Meantime the New Year’s Day tractor run will take place in memory of the late Tommy Heraghty, who was an avid supporter of this event since its inception a number of years ago.
BOXING CLUB’S REUNION
Manorhamilton oldest sports club, namely the Seán McDermott Boxing Club, which was formed in the North Leitrim town in 1940, will have a reunion event for all its past members next summer to mark the club’s eightieth anniversary.
In order to assist with the planning of the 2020 Seán McDermott Boxing Club reunion event all former members are pleased asked to contact, as soon as possible, either Betty Duignan email betty. duignan@gmail.com or Jason Clancy email jasonclancy21@ gmail.com.
FINAL FARMERS MARKET
The final Manorhamilton Farmers Market for 2019 will take place on this Friday, December 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Bee Park Community Centre.
Meantime in the New Year, Manorhamilton Farmers Market will resume trading in the Bee Park Community Centre car park on Friday, January 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
CHRISTMAS BINGO
The Manorhamilton Christmas Bingo will take place on Wednesday night, December 18, at 9 p.m. in the Bee Park Community Centre with lots of extra prizes on offer.
In New Year, Manorhamilton Bingo will resume in the on Wednesday night, January 8, at 9 p.m. in the Bee Park Community Centre.
KEEPING LEITRIM LOVELY
A new ‘Keeping Leitrim Lovely’ re-usable jute bags are back in stock in Manorhamilton Library and are great value at €3 each. They would also make an ideal Christmas gift.
DISTRICT NEWS
Please send items for next week’s Manorhamilton District News by 8 a.m. at the latest on this Friday morning, December 20, to PJ Leddy at pjleddy@ yahoo.com. and also for children’s parties as it can accommodate a bouncy castle. Do pop in to have a look, or call the centre on 9146512.
Merville Centre for inclusion in our Local Notes.