Manorhamilton

RAILWAY EXPO

Two esteemed former SL and NCR employees, Pádraig McKeon and Denis McGuinness were guests of honour in the Leitrim Sculpture for the recent opening of the Manorhamilton and District Historical Society promoted exhibition marking the closure of the Sligo Leitrim and Northern Counties Railway (SL and NCR) on September 30, 1957.

There was a big turnout on the occasion in the Leitrim Sculpture Centre for the event. After a short address of welcome by District Historical Society chairperson, Gerry Creamer the exhibition was officially launched by Pádraig McKeon and Denis McGuinness who cut the exhibition ribbon to rapturous applause.

The exhibition contained many memorabilia SL and NCR items from timetables, a staff member’s uniform, a coal shovel that was used to throw coal into the train’s steam engines fireboxes, plus several other railway tools, etc., that were last used more than 60 years ago before the much loved Enniskillen to Collooney service sadly closed.

FR TOM’S FAREWELL

The departure of Fr Tom Mannion from Glencar and the Cloonclare-Killasnett parish, where he served as curate for the past four years, was marked recently by the special con-celebrated Mass in St Osnat’s Church Glencar and afterwards at a well attended function in Glencar Community Centre.

Fr Tom officiated at the con-celebrated Mass with fellow priests, Fr Oliver Kelly, Fr John Sexton, Fr Andrew Tully and Fr Pat Farrelly. A presentation to Fr Tom on behalf of the people of the Cloon- clare-Killasnett parish was jointly made by Óisin McDonald, Glencar and Séamus Feeney, Mullies.

TIDY TOWNS

The Manorhamilton Tidy Towns Committee would like express a word of sincere thanks to all who contributed so generously to the Committee’s annual church-gate collection, as well as to all the collectors who manned the churchgates for it on Saturday evening and Sunday morning.

The Tidy Towns collection was taken up at St Clare’s Church Manorhamilton, St Osnat’s Church Glencar and the Church of the Annunciation Mullies. The Tidy Towns Committee would also like to express its grateful appreciation all the volunteers who have worked with exceptional dedication over the past number of months on weekly clean-ups on Tuesday evenings.

Thanks is also tendered by the Tidy Towns Committee to everyone and all organisations who have contributed in any way to making Manorhamilton a tidier place during the last few months in the true spirit of the proverb ‘many hands make light work.’

BALLAGH CENTRE

Names are being taken for the following courses which will take place in the New Ballagh Centre Rossinver this autumn – Childcare Level five and Level 6; art; crochet; conversational Irish and digital skills (for farmers).

KILTY DANCE

A social dance will be held in Kiltyclogher Community Centre on this Saturday night, September 9, from 9 p.m. to 11.30 p.m.

The social dance music be provided by the Kathleen Meehan and Mountain Fever band. Cheques from the proceeds of the Stoney Woods Festival will be presented to the following Charities – STOP, Cancer Care West and Ellie’s Retreat. Refreshments will be served for all social dance patrons attending.

DISTRICT NEWS

Please email items for the Manorhamilton District News to me, PJ Leddy at pjleddy@yahoo. com by 8 a.m. at the latest on Friday morning. 15th inclusive; Newtownmanor on Thursday the 14th and Friday the 15th.

A ‘Mass with Anointing of the Sick’ will be said in Newtownmanor on Saturday, September 16, at 11 a.m., followed by morning refreshments in Newtownmanor Hall at midday. More details will be published shortly on notices in the churches and other public settings.

CALLING ALL BAKERS

If you are able to assist in the provision of any light refreshments (Scones, Fairy Cakes, Biscuits, etc) for the social gathering in the Newtownmanor Hall, following the 11 a.m. Mass on Saturday, September 16, then your contribution will be gratefully accepted. All contributions can be delivered to the hall either directly before or immediately after Mass on the day (Saturday, September 16). Thanking you in anticipation.

BUS TO KNOCK

There will be a bus to Knock Shrine on Sunday, October 1 (Rosary Sunday) from the Newtownmanor/Manorhamilton area. Pick up will be at the Bee Park at 10 a.m. on October 1. If you are interested in participating please contact Anne Dolan on Mob: 086 2242828.

CORRESPONDENCE

Contact Séamus on seamus. storey@live.co.uk Mobile: 087 3361561 or Landline: 071 9164958 before 5 p.m. on Thursdays. luck to them all as they head to the national finals in August. Sean nós dancing sean nós dancing classes are back with Eimear Mulvey in the Morrison Cottage, Riverstown from Sunday, September 24. Beginners 11.30 a.m. to midday, Intermediate 12 to 12.30 p.m. And Advanced 10.15 to 11.15 a.m. Registration night for new members will take place on Monday, September 11, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Morrison Cottage. Kids/teen welcome from the age of four and up. For more information contact Eimear at 086 2584465.

SHAMROCK GAELS

The club will be hosting ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ on Friday, November 17, in the Clayton Hotel. This will be a major fundraising event for the upkeep and maintenance of the main pitch in Coola and also the gaelic pitch in Riverstown Park. Any support would be greatly appreciated.

NOTES ITEMS

Email to carrowcashel@eircom.net or alternatively call Iris at 086 8258525.