The Gillaroo Project would like to invite you to a show & tell morning in the Gillaroo Centre on Friday the 18th May from 10:15am – 12:15pm. Pupils from St. Martin’s Primary School Garrison, Belleek Controlled Primary School, Ballaghameehan Primary School Rossinver and Kiltyclogher Primary School will be presenting and displaying their local history research projects. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome. This project is being funded by the International Fund for Ireland with the support of Leitrim Development Company and Leitrim County Council.
Drumsna Vintage Show & Family Day
15 May 2012 By
Annual Vintage & Family Day which takes place on Sunday June 17th from 12 noon.For Further details click on the link http://www.drumsna.com/
Local Scenes in Acrylic Art Exhibition Carrick on Shannon
3 May 2012 By
Art exhibition by local artist Margie Dunne at Serendipity Art, upstairs at Vogue Interiors, Dublin Road, Carrick on Shannon, this May Bank Holiday weekend. Opening hours: Friday and Saturday 10-6, Monday 2-6. Contact Margie Dunne 087 2047743 for further details.
Free photographic workshop
20 April 2012 By
Carrick-on-Shannon Heritage Group through the Twin Traditions Initiative is offering a Free Photographic Workshop on the 26th April 2012 in St. George’s Heritage & Visitor Centre, St. Mary’s Close, Carrick-on-Shannon from 6.30 to 8.30 pm. All Welcome
Amphibian Night with the Irish Wildlife Trust.
17 April 2012 By
Amphibian Night with the Irish Wildlife Trust.
Join local members of the Irish Wildlife Trust from 7pm onwards on Saturday 21st April at the Organic Centre, Rossinver,
for a fun evening looking for two of Ireland’s native amphibians – smooth newts and frogs.
Please bring along a torch and clothes suitable for wet weather and wet ground.
For more information, look up www.irishwildlifetrust.ie.
Launch of Community Mobilisation in Mohill
17 April 2012 By
A successful information evening on Community Mobilisation to address alcohol related harms took place on Thursday 1st March in the Canon Donohoe Hall, Mohill. The evening was hosted by the Mohill Family Support Centre, who are taking the lead with this community based initiative. Anne Timony Meehan from the Alcohol Forum gave the main presentation.
Other attendees included individuals and parents from the local community and representatives from Mohill Community College, the GAA’s Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention programme, and the Gardaí. The event was supported by Mary Taylor, Chairperson of the Leitrim Committee and Voluntary Representative on the Northwest Regional Drugs Task Force (NWRDTF), Tony Ferguson, Public Representative, NWRDTF, and Lorna Curry, NWRDTF.
There will be a further session on Community Mobilisation in the Family Support Centre, Canon Donohoe Hall, Mohill on Thursday 26th April at 8pm.
Background information
Community Mobilisation on alcohol is a comprehensive response to alcohol related harms in communities. It involves a wide range of individuals, agencies and organisations coming together to try and address this issue collectively. These can include: Parents, Youth, Education sector, Voluntary/Community sector, Businesses, Law Enforcement, Government, Vintners, Politicians, Media, Health Service, and Sports Organisations, among others.
Community Mobilisation is one of the key themes of the Time 4A Change Border Region Alcohol Project which aims to support a process of cultural change on alcohol, utilising the skills, leadership and expertise of existing agencies in all sectors.
As part of that project the Alcohol Forum has successfully rolled out Community Mobilisation initiatives in several locations in Co. Donegal.
At the end of 2011 the Leitrim Co. Committee of the Northwest Regional Drugs Task Force selected Mohill as the location for a pilot programme on Community Mobilisation in Co. Leitrim. The overarching role of the County Committee is to ensure that the work of the Northwest Regional Drugs Task Force is relevant to local needs. Community Mobilisation with its approach to community involvement in tackling and responding to alcohol related problems at community level fits well with this remit.
If you are interested in attending the next meeting in Mohill or would like more information on Community Mobilisation please contact:
Tina McLoughlin Tel: 071 9631253 Email: mfsc@eircom.net
Lorna Curry Tel: 071 9151520 / 087 6983653 Email: lcurry@nwdrugtaskforce.ie
Anne Timony Meehan Tel: 074 9125596 Email: anne@nwaf.ie
Dawn Chorus – Manorhamilton
16 April 2012 By
Dawn Chorus – Manorhamilton — 20 May at 04:30 in Manorhamilton.
For more information check out Leitirm Tourism at http://www.leitrimtourism.com/NewsEvents/Events/Dawn-Chorus—Manorhamilton.aspx
Upcoming Training Courses
5 April 2012 By
Leitrim Development Company are delighted to announce the following training courses;
Care and Conservation of Historic Graveyards;
Connecting Communities with Wildlife in County Leitrim;
Valuing our Built Heritage in County Leitrim;
Focus on our Past in County Leitrim;
Getting Groups Organised;
Build and Manage Your Own Website for Community Groups;
IT for Farmers
To book a place on our training programmes or discuss any of the training programmes outlined, please feel free to contact the Rural Development Team on 071 9641770 or email info@ldco.ie.
Mohill Neighbourhood Watch
2 April 2012 By
Mohill Neighbourhood Watch have launched a new text alert system covering south Leitrim. At Present their are over 250 members signed up to this new alert, the idea is if anyone notices any strange activity, unusual vehicles etc in their area, they phone Carrick Gardai phone no 071-9620021 or 071-9650510, giving as much details as possible. A text alert will be forwarded to those signed up to the text alert, if there are any sightings or information to phone the Gardai. They can futher investigate the information. This alert system has reduced crime in areas where it is in operation. Anyone wishing to join, the subscription costs 5 euro ,envelopes available at Mohill Family Support Centre. For information phone Peadar at 0872402624.
Historial Family Fun Treasure Hunt & Puppet Show
28 March 2012 By
Historical Family Fun Treasure Hunt and Puppet Show (suitable for 0- 10 year olds. Children must be accompanied by an adult)
St. George’s Heritage and Visitor Centre, Friday, 13th April 2012 at 11.00 am.
Treasure Hunt and Puppet Show – Family Teams (2-5 members) €4.00 per team
Puppet Show Only (approx. 12.30) Child €1.50 (per child) Adults €2.50 (per adult)
Overall prize: Lunch voucher for two adults and two children. Kindly sponsored by The Landmark Hotel