Newtownmanor Community Development Group was formed in late 2007 to promote and enhance the Newtownmanor area and to develop existing facilities. A group of between 10 to 15 dedicated volunteers meet regularly to discuss local issues, organise projects and events. Recent projects include:
1. The complete re-refurbishment of Newtownmanor Hall, both internally and externally. The hall is now being used a minimum of 4 nights each week during the Winter months, with additional weekend bookings.
2. The erection of bi-lingual place-name stones at the 4 main entrances to the Newtownmanor area.
3. The erection of a limestone sculpture at Lough Doon viewing point.
4. The significant enhancement of the Bring Bank area at Newtownmanor Church.
Through our inclusion in voluntary initiatives such as the Adopt a Road and Bring Bank schemes, the Community Group hope to further enhance the beauty of the area to encourage outdoor recreation activities. Newtownmanor is already classified as an area of outstanding beauty and through the eventual upgrading of our civic areas, lakes and hill walks we hope that in time the Newtownmanor area will distinguish itself as a destination attractive to both locals, new residents and tourists.
To date we have received funding from the following bodies:-
• Leitrim Development Company
• Clár
• Foras na Gaeilge
• Leitrim County Council.
We are affiliated to The North Leitrim Network.
Current Projects include (August/Sept 2011)
• The Community Group is currently undertaking a Feasibility Study into the provision of a car park (to accommodate approx 50 cars) and children’s play area adjacent to Newtownmanor Community Hall. This will be our most significant project to date and is being supported by Leitrim Development Company.
• 2011 Floral Pride Competition
• On going facilitator of participants in the Rural Social Scheme
The Community Hall is available for Hire @ a cost of €15 per hour including light and heat. Terms and conditions apply.
Please contact us @ newtownmanorcdg@gmail.com
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!