23 February 2012

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Happiness & Quality of life -Public Talk

22 February 2012 By Forum Support

 

 

Public talk, Thursday 23 February 2012

Bush Hotel Carrick-on-Shannon 7pm-9pm

Chair: Tom Lavin, Leitrim Development Company

 

Dr. Finbarr Brereton and Dr. Craig Bullock of UCD will discuss the results of a study on how people perceive their quality of life in Leitrim and rural Ireland, including economic prospects, migration, local amenities, housing, planning and the environment.

 

We will make comparisons with the more recent data showing how quality of life in Ireland now compares with other EU states and inviting the audience to comment on the current situation.

 

The UCD School of Geography, Planning and Environmental Policy & UCD Earth Institute

For details call 96 68998 or craig.bullock@ucd.ie

 

 

 

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GILLAROO PROJECT-TRACING THE PAST

17 February 2012 By Forum Support

The Gillaroo Project is organising a series of discussions on tracing the farming and rural past. John Cunnigham will be hosting the next two sessions. The first will take place in The New Ballagh Centre, Rossinver on Monday 20th of February at 8pm. The topic for this discussion will be social life in rural areas in times gone by.The second discussion will take place on Monday 27th Febuary at 8pm in the Kiltyclogher Community Centre. The topic for this discussion will be smuggling along border areas in times gone by. All are welcome so please come along and bring a friend! For further information please contact Dolores at 0035386 7806957. This project is funded by the International Fund for Ireland.

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Drumlease N.S. Enrolment

14 February 2012 By Forum Support

“Drumlease N.S. Enrolment
Enrolment packs for September 2012 are now available from the school office. Please call in person or phone Maura on 9164586. An open day for new parents and pupils will be held on Friday March 2nd from 2-3pm. Come along and meet the staff and view the facilities. Completed enrolment forms must also be returned by this date.”

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Genealogy Course Application Form

13 February 2012 By Forum Support

Genealogy Course Application Form
Name:
Address:
Telephone:

Have you ever completed research into your family tree before?

Are you aware of your own family history? Can you please outline the surnames within your family if known?

What level of computer experience do you have?

The course will involve some week day and Saturday day trips; will this be suitable for you? (Please refer to outline for dates)

Have you any dietary requirements?

How did you hear about this course?

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Genealogy Classes Kiltyclogher, Cashel, Garrison and Rossinver

13 February 2012 By Forum Support

The Gillaroo Communities Project is organising a series of genealogy classes to help people trace their family tree. There will be 10 sessions which will commence on the 7th of March and run until June 2012. There will be day trips to both Belfast and Dublin to visit the national archives. The course is open to community members of Kiltyclogher, Cashel, Garrison and Rossinver. Places for this course are limited so booking is required. Please return completed application forms to Dolores before 22nd February – Dolores McSharry, Leitrim Development Company, C/O The Glens Centre, New Line, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim. This project is being funded by the International Fund for Ireland.

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The Gillaroo IFI Project

13 February 2012 By Forum Support

The Gillaroo IFI Project
‘Searching for your family history in North Leitrim and West Fermanagh’
Frank McHugh, Family History Research

Wednesday sessions will take place at St. Mary’s Secondary School, Brollagh from 7.30pm to 9.30pm

Wednesday 7th March 2012
The importance of Birth, Marriages and Deaths
Using Administrative Divisions
How to fill out a Family Tree

Wednesday 14th March 2012
Using Census Material to find your ancestors

Wednesday 21st March 2012
Using Griffiths Valuation and Census substitutes
Finding records for your local area

Wednesday 28th March 2012
Using Church Records to find your family

Saturday 31st March 2012 – Meet at 1pm
Visiting Graveyards to find family history information

Wednesday 11th April 2012 – Trip to Belfast
Research visit to GRONI and PRONI.
We will leave North Leitrim / West Fermanagh at 8am and return at approximately 9pm.

Wednesday 18th April 2012
Using free online resources
Breaking down your brick walls
Using Genealogy software and recording the source of your information

Wednesday 2nd May 2012
Using commercial online resources
Finding your family’s military history and your migrant ancestors
Using local newspapers

Week beginning Monday 14th May 2012
Visits to local libraries – Ballinamore and Enniskillen
What family history records are available?

Wednesday 30th May 2012
What are the origins of your surname?
Sharing of family history research

Tuesday 5th June 2012 – Trip to Dublin
Research visit to General Register Office Research Room and National Archives.
We will leave North Leitrim / West Fermanagh at 7.30am and return at approximately 10pm.

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The GILLAROO PROJECT SOCIAL MEDIA TRAINING

20 January 2012 By Forum Support

The Gillaroo Project is organising a social media training course in the New Ballagh Centre, Rossinver commencing on the 2nd of February. The training is open to community members of Rossinver, Garrison, Cashel and Kiltyclogher and will explore Facebook. If you would like further information, please contact Dolores at 00353 867806957. The project is being funded by the International Fund for Ireland.

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“Olde Tyme Dance” in The Rainbow

12 January 2012 By Forum Support

An Olde Tyme Dance will be held in The Rainbow, Glenfarne on Sunday, 15th Jan. Music by “Country Sensations”. Dancing from 9pm – 11.30pm. All welcome.

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TRAINING AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

12 January 2012 By Forum Support

Twin Traditions: An exciting new project for 2012

The Twin Traditions Initiative as part of Carrick-on-Shannon Heritage Group is offering an exciting new project for 2012. Are you interested in history? Would you like to learn more about your community? Are you over eighteen years of age? Do you live near Carrick-on-Shannon or Enniskillen? If you can answer yes to all four questions, the Twin Traditions historical research project might be of interest to you!

We are looking for volunteers to participate in an initial 15 session training programme (free of charge). From the programme an opportunity exists to learn how to research local history and apply these skills in practice. There will be a number of trips to repositories of historical information e.g. National Library. The programme is scheduled to start in early/mid February 2012. A historical researcher will facilitate the programme in Ballinamore Library, which has kindly agreed to accommodate the programme. The session schedule will be agreed with the recruited participants.

This project is supported by the IFI, Leitrim County Council and Leitrim Enterprise Board among others. If you would like to know more about this programme, please contact: Sheila McArdle, Twin Traditions Co-ordinator by e-mail: twintraditionscarrick@gmail.com or by telephone: (071) 962 1757

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Forum Elections

12 January 2012 By Forum Support

Officers Elected 2011
Chair Philip Rooney
Vice Chair Mary McKiernan
Correspondence Secretary Michael Dolan
Recording Secretary Michael Keaveney
Treasurer Patricia Flanaghan
PRO Padraig Griffin

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