Manorhamilton
UGANDA MISSION
Mullies man, Dominic Kerrigan recently visited Uganda as part of a Self Help Africa Group to view how aid raised here was assisting in making life much better for the impoverished local people.
Following his recent return from Uganda, Dominic relates below the interesting story of how his trip there came about and the profound impact it has had on him.
‘In 2016, I held a number of fundraising events for the charity Self Help Africa around North Leitrim. Through these efforts and with the help of family and friends, €3,867.18 was raised for the organisation.
‘At that time the hope was that I would travel with a group of staff and supporters from Self Help Africa to Ethiopia to visit some of the projects there and take part in the Great Ethiopian Run.
‘Unfortunately due to the security situation in the country at the time, the visit was postponed. Thankfully, this May, I got to visit some of Self Help Africa’s pro- jects in Uganda and take part in a 10km run in the Uganda Marathon in the city of Masaka.
‘I travelled with a group of 10, who were a mix of staff and fellow supporters like me. Throughout our week in Uganda we visited projects all over the country and I was moved and encouraged to see how the work that Self Help Africa does is really empowering people to live a life of hope, free from poverty.’.
JOYCE’S CELEBRATION
A special ‘ Songs of Praise’ service will take place in Drumlease Parish Church, Dromahair on Sunday, July 1, at 3 p.m. to celebrate and thank the church organist, Joyce Gilmour, who has been playing the organ for 50 years in the church.
All are very welcome to come along to the wonderful songs of praise community service; and afterwards to drop into the Depot Dromahair for tea and cake. Meantime all donations received on the occasion will be donated the ‘Save the Drumlease Parish Church Organ’ fund.
KILLENUMMERY QUIZ
The Killenummery Graveyard Committee would like to thank all who donated to their recent table quiz in Dromahair’s Blue Devon.
The committee extends thanks to Caz Cards, Gilbert’s Pharmacy, Killasnett Co-op, Gilmartin Insurances, SuperValu, Manorhamilton; Trotters Quarry Lurganboy; Ricco Pharmacy, McGoldrick’s Centra, Dromahair; Eclipse Cinemas Bundoran; Diarmuid Drummond, Sadie O’Hara, John Feeney, Josephine Hamilton; Martina and Blue Devon staff; and to all others who contributed in making the table quiz a success.
CONVERSATIONAL IRISH
The New Ballagh Centre Rossinver invites everyone, who would like to do so, to join their conversational Irish class that takes place in the centre on this Wednesday evening, June 20, between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. For more information please contact the New Ballagh Centre, phone 071 9854030.
ART AND CRAFT CAMP
The Little Learners Glencar Art and Craft summer camp runs from Monday, July 2, to Thursday, July 5, with a full day out on the Thursday. For further information on the Little Learners Glencar Art and Craft summer camp, please call Margaret, phone 087 2853671.
DISTRICT 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. go free. Proceeds will go to the Irish Pilgrimage Trust Fund and Newtownmanor Development. There will be spot prizes and refreshments in the hall afterwards. Please come and join the fun on the day.
CRUINNIÚ NA NÓG
Cruinniú na nÓg – a national day of celebration of youth and creativity – will be celebrated in Dromahair Library, where Author Oisín McGann will visit, on Friday, June 22, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet Irish author and illustrator Oisín McGann, listen to him read from his many books, with time afterwards to ask questions or have a chat. For age 8+. Children to be accompanied by a parent/ guardian. Tel: 071 9164364 for further information. This fantastic event is free to attend.
BINGO
Bingo continues each Monday in the function room of the Blue Devon, Dromahair at 9 p.m. For those of you who are not regulars, it is a great social occasion, as well a fun opportunity to experience the thrill and frustration of getting/not getting the numbers you need. All lines €30, except games 5 and 10, which are €50, all full houses €100 and last game €200. So why not come along and support your local bingo. Who knows you might be lucky.
HALL BOOKINGS
Newtownmanor Hall is available for booking, by adult groups, wishing to organise an event or training. Hall costs are €15 per Hour.
CORRESPONDENCE
If anyone has any community news/information/items of interest that they would like to include in the Newtownmanor Notes please contact Séamus on seamus.storey@live.co.uk Mobile: 087 3361561 or Landline: 071 9164958 before 5 p.m. on Thursdays. liams. Well done also to Coach Marina Swann. Congratulations also to the under-13 and under-15 Futsol teams who both got silver.
AGRICULTURAL SHOW
The launch of the 2018 Sligo County Agricultural takes place in the Corner House at 9.30 p.m. on Friday, June 22. In addition a Recycling Workshop will also take place on the night, to include a free fridge magnet for everyone in attendance depicting all the materials that are now recyclable in Ireland. The 2018 Show will be held on Saturday, July 21, in Riverstown Community Park and printed Schedules will be available at the Launch.
ANNUAL FUN RUN
The annual 7K walk/run takes place on Sunday, June 24, at midday from Coola. This proves to be a popular event every year with walkers and runners. We look forward to seeing everyone on the day.
CHARITY MATCH
A charity football match for the Paschal Duignan Memorial Cup will take place on Saturday, July 7, at 3 p.m. in Riverstown Community Park. Proceeds of this charity match will go to Cystic Fibrosis Ireland.
JAMES KILBANE
A James Kilbane, Country and Gospel singer, concert will take place in Taunagh Parish Church on Saturday, August 18, at 8 p.m. Tickets to this event are on sale now for €15.
NEWS ITEMS
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