Money in Rushes
Ronan Sharply, who organised the annual Culchies versus Townies charity match at Christmas is at it again. Ronan who is a member of the Franciscan order based in Athlone had another idea to raise more money for the youth projects in El Salvador. Enrolling the help of transition year students from the Marist and Bower schools, Ronan asked them to make and sell St Brigid's crosses for February 1st.

The only problem was the scarcity of rushes around Athlone. Being from Leitrim Ronan had no problem in finding a solution. All though rushes are scarce on his and neighbouring farms, he was able to source any amount of top quality rushes on the other side of town!!!

Heading back to Athlone with his car boot full of rushes, the students got down to work making 600 crosses which were sold at €3 each. The large amount of money raised as well as assisting youth projects in El Salvador will also help to subsidise a pilgrimage to Taize in France for a number of the students next May.

Membership€100 won by Dearbhla Nicjabhann, Gennanmore sold by Jim Smith
€100 won by Brian Prior, Corralehan,
Sold by Michael Quinn & Sean Reynolds
€100 won by Amy and James, Keepers Arms sold by Michael QuinnRegistration  night
Folks, we will be having a further registration night this Friday from 19:00 till 21:00 in the club rooms in the Pairc. It is important to note that if membership is not paid you are not insured to use the club facilities or to participate in matches etc.  The prices are; family members €80; adult single €35; under 18 €20.
Junior B Championship Presentation
Folks we are making a presentation to our Junior B Champions on Saturday night in Priors at 10pm, all welcome, come along and cheer on the lads
Leitrim
Well done to the Leitrim under 21 team that were in action at the weekend in the Hastings cup semi-final against Roscommon. The lads won by a score of 1:9 to 1:7 and it was great to see lots of participation for the Ballinamore lads with Luke Murphy, Peter Reynolds, Dean McGovern, Donal Feeley , Keelan McHugh and Phillip Dolan all making the panel. Hopefully the lads can help Leitrim claim victory in the final against Meath this Saturday at 14:00 and bring some silverware back to the county!

Commiserations to the Leitrim senior team were also in action at the weekend, and on this occasion they could not emulate the under 21s and were defeated by Wicklow by a score of 1:6 to 0:10. Again the club was well represented with Matt Murphy and Shane Moran in action. Its great to see so many players representing the county and certainly bodes well for the coming season.

Well done also to the Leitrim ladies were in action against Down in the Pairc on Sunday and put in in an impressive display to beat Down by a score of 4:11 to 1:4, special thanks to all the members who acted as stewards on the day.

Cluichí don Seachtain seo

The Minors will be in league action this Saturday at 12:00 where they will take on Annaduff in Annaduff

Rounders
As the game of Rounders is becoming very popular, the opportunity is now available for anyone with an interest in taking up the game within Leitrim. Please contact Club Secretary on 087 653 2504 to register your interest. This applies to all age groups.
Assorted Fitness Classes
Getting fit and healthy is easy with our community fitness classes in Ballinamore
Ballinamore Community Centre Mon & Thurs at 8pm (Zumba & Toning)
Ballinamore GAA Gym Tues & Thurs at 11am (Aerobics & Circuits)
Ballinamore GAA Gym Wed 6.30pm (Aerobics & Circuits) & 7.30pm (Bums & Tums & upper arms toning)
Ballinamore GAA Gym Thurs at 10am social fitness class (easy exercises)

All welcome, for further information or booking contact 0879390980
Irish Conversation Classes - Ciorcal Comhrá
Ballinamore Library will again be running a Ciorcal Comhrá every Tuesday where people meet to practice their Irish and to improve their use of the language with help from the organisers.
The Ciorcal is run in a very enjoyable manner and is attended by adults and also by some Leaving Cert students for whom the practice is good for their Irish orals. Those attending are divided into separate groups starting with people with very basic knowledge of Irish to those with a reasonable amount of the language and those who are more advanced.
The Ciorcal Comhrá starts Tuesday 12 January in Ballinamore Library at 8.00pm.
Admission is free. Beidh Fáilte romhat.
Membership€100 won by Dearbhla Nicjabhann, Gennanmore sold by Jim Smith
€100 won by Brian Prior, Corralehan,
Sold by Michael Quinn & Sean Reynolds
€100 won by Amy and James, Keepers Arms sold by Michael QuinnRegistration  night
Folks, membership of Ballinamore Seán Ó hEislin's is now open for 2016. The prices are; family members €80; adult single €35; under 18 €20.

Club Lotto Monday 8th February 2016
Folks don't forget you can play online, make sure you do not miss out!!! Visit ballinamoresoh.com to play- If you're not in you cannot win!

Lotto results were unavailable at time of going to print. Please see website/facebook page where results will be displayed when available.

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