Dromahair
WOMEN’S GROUP
Killenummery Women’s group are running a five-week exercise class with Sue on Thursday evening at 7.30 p.m. in Killenummery hall. All ladies are welcome €6 per night.
The Women’s Group annual 5k walk will be held on Sunday next, November 19, at 2 p.m. Registration from 1 p.m. in Ballinagar hall. Proceeds this year go to STOP Suicide, Spot prizes and refreshments in hall afterwards. A good afternoon is guaranteed.
NOVEMBER PRAYERS
Bereavement Mass in St Therese’s Ballintogher on November 13 at 7.30 p.m., then in St Mary’s Killenummery on November 17 at 7.30 p.m.
A Christmas Sale will take place in aid of STOP Suicide Manorhamilton on Thursday, November 23, at 12.15 p.m. in Our Lady’s Hospital, Manorhamilton. It will be in the Rheumatology Sitting Room on the Ground Floor. There will be Home Baking, Jams, Christmas Gifts (new), Ornaments, Lancome Hampers and a Homemade Christmas Cake for raffle. There will be bargains galore. Please support this worthy cause.
25 CARD GAME
25 Card Game continues in Killenummery hall on Tuesday nights at 9 p.m. Your support is very much appreciated.
ADULT MUSIC CLASSES
Adult Music Classes in Ballinagar Hall every Wednesdays at midday. Beginners and Improvers for Tin whistle, Fiddle, Flute, Banjo and Mandolin. Intermediate/Advanced Class at 12.45 p.m. for All Instruments. Places still available. More info Contact 087 6184020.
Jiving Classes: Weekly Jiving classes on Wednesdays in Newtownmanor Hall, 8.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. Its great fun, a great way to exercise and stay fit, meet and make new friends AND enjoy Country Music. Contact 086 8252527 for further information.
THE DEPOT
Sue’s Top to Toe fitness runs on Monday and Wednesday 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Parent and Toddler Group on Tuesdays 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Dromahair Active Age Group on Wednesday from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Green Dragon Karate Club with Michael. Friday evening 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Gardening and Patchwork classes are running in the Depot €7 each class. If you are interested in attending telephone 071 9134986, mobile: 085 8017943 or email dda.tidytowns@gmail. com.
The Depot Office is now open Monday to Friday morning from 9.45 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. We offer a full range of office services. Photocopying, typing, printing, laminating and internet access. All services available at very reasonable rates. Want to book the Depot for a class or function? Take the hassle out of birthday parties by holding it in the Depot, lots of tables and chairs and kitchen facilities. Space indoor for bouncy castle, no worries about the weather.
THANK YOU
The parishioners of Ballysumaghan Church would like to sincerely thank all those who supported their recent fundraising dance which was held in Ballintogher Hall. Thanks to all who sponsored prizes, bought tickets and to all those who came along on the night. It was a great success and an enjoyable night was had by all.
YOUR NEWS
If you have any items you wish included in the local notes contact us Thursday before midday Ring us any morning, Monday to Friday at 071 9134986, 085 8017943 or email dda.tidytowns@gmail.com. of the Irish Pilgrimage Trust and is one the leading organisers of Friday night’s fundraising social in the Southern Hotel, as she has been for many years.
CPR AND DE-FIB TRAINING
The Manorhamilton Defibrillator/Community First Responder (CFR) group will hold its first training session on this Saturday, November 18, from 2 p.m. till 5.30 p.m. in the Bee Park Community Centre.
This training will be free as all the instructors are kindly giving their time at no charge. All participants will be certified by the Irish Heart Foundation on completion of a six-hour course. This is an open training session and all are welcome to attend.
Booking for the defibrillator/ community first responder (CFR) group training session is essential, as its organisers need to know how many to prepare for. Places can be booked by emailing manorhamiltoncfr@yahoo. com or by phoning 083 4282377 or by contacting Manorhamilton Community First Responder Facebook page and leaving a message there.
Anyone can learn CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) and how to use a defibrillator. Knowing what to do in an emergency medical situation (like cardiac arrest, etc) could mean the difference between life and death.
THE FIRST PROTESTANT
The resident North Leitrim Glens Centre’s Splódar Theatre Company’s latest play ‘The First Protestant’ is currently packing in audiences in many venues around the country.
Sligo theatre goers will have an opportunity to attend the ‘The First Protestant’ in the Factory on this Saturday night, November 18, at 8 p.m. Written by Manorhamilton’s, Gerry Farrell the play, in which he takes a leading role, is based on the German 16th century religious reformer, Martin Luther.
‘The First Protestant’ also deals with many other modern non-religious issues. Michael Roper plays Luther.
IKA CHRISTMAS CARDS
The Healy Family, Glencar will promote an Irish Kidney Association fundraising Christmas cards sale in SuperValu Manorhamilton on this Saturday, November 18, from 10 a.m. on.
For anyone who may not get to SuperValu on Saturday week and who would like to support the IKA fundraiser, you can buy cards from Pat Healy, phone 087 9274435. A pack of 10 IKA cards costs €5. Your support would be greatly appreciated. The Healy would line to thank everyone that supports the IKA Christmas cards fundraiser.
LOCAL NEWS
Please send items for the Manorhamilton District News by 8 a.m. at the latest on Friday morning to PJ Leddy at pjleddy@ yahoo.com.