Manorhamilton

MR CROAL’S BEES

Curraghfore man and local hill walking enthusiasts, Francis Croal recently had the students of St Clare’s Primary School Manorhamilton and Enniskillen Integrated Primary School enthralled with his vivid bee keeping stories.

In a joint admirable cross-border project under the Peace four CASE programme, the two schools first, second, and Primary three classes got together in St Clare’s Primary School for a variety of informative bio-diversity workshops.

Mr Croal’s input on the bees’ activity fascinated all the students. It included a unique explanation on how, on a sunny day they were all in a great mood and eager to head off collecting pollen for up to three miles, and the bees are always able to find their way home to the hive.

But on a dull day the bees’ story is different; a bit contrary. They are apt to sting if you annoyed them too much – all 60,000 of them. It certainly is a lot of bees to keep happy. But when it comes honey making the bees are undoubtedly the experts.

BEALTAINE FESTIVAL

All, who are young at heart are invited by the Acting Senior Library Assistant, Kim Taylor to ‘come celebrate the Bealtaine Festival in Manorhamilton Library on this Wednesday, May 30, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.’.

In her warm invitation on behalf of the library, Kim says ‘learn to knit a bookmark and other crafts and meet the local craft group in the area. Booking is essential as all supplies are provided. Light refreshments will be served.

Call into the library to book or ring at 071 9858160’ for next Wednesdays celebration event.

BIKE WEEK

Leitrim Glens Cycling Club, in association with Leitrim Sports Partnership and Cycling Ireland, is hosting a 10k Family Cycle for children event over nine years, who must be accompanied by an adult, on Wednesday evening, June 13, at 6 p.m. in the Manorhamilton area.

The Manorhamilton 10k Family Cycle for children on June 13 will start from the Bee Park Community Centre. Cycling helmets are essential for all participants in the 10k Family Cycle for children spin.

After this cycle event is over light refreshments will be served to all participants.

All participants, children and accompanying adults, are welcome to participate in the 10k Family Cycle.

KILLENUMMERY QUIZ

A table quiz in aid of the Killenummery Old Graveyard Fund will take place in the Blue Devon Dromahair on this Friday night, June 1, at 9 p.m.

Teams of four people are invited to enter the Killenummery Graveyard Fund table quiz and the entry fee is €20 per team. After the quiz is over prizes galore for all attending will be awarded.

Everyone is invited to come along on the night and enjoy some great craic while supporting this superb cause.

LARGY FUN

The Largy National School parents’ association will promote their annual Family Fun Day in the Killasnett Pitch on Sunday afternoon, June 17. As usual there will be great fun and games on the day for all the members of every family attending.

DISTRICT NEWS

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