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							Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Around The District

FERMANAGH HERALD 45

KESH
Children in Need
Children in Need Night in the Lough Erne Hotel is Friday, 14th November. Hawaiian Party and karaoke competition. Competition starts at 10.00 pm. and the entry fee is £5. £50 Prize for Karaoke winner. Also prizes for best costume. Music by The Mad Arabs. Donations to “Children in Need”.

Women’s Group
Breege Doherty from Derry will be coming to talk to the group on Wednesday 12 October. Could all members please try to attend as well. The meeting is at 7.30pm in Bannagh Hall.

KILLESHER
Mass Times
Killesher: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9.00am. Saturday (Vigil Mass), 8.30pm, Sunday, 9.00am. Wheathill: Sunday, 11.00am.

Noel Mitten, of RJ Mitten and Sons quarrys, presenting a cheque for £6,200 to Ann Harland of the Fermanagh Group of Diabetes. The money was given to the charity in Lieu of customers receiving Christmas gifts. Also in the photograph are staff members Bronagh Prunty, Brenda Brady, Karen Kennedy and Deborah Cartwright. GKFH25

Adoration
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration will now be held in Killesher on Sunday after 9.00am Mass.

Classes
Ceili Dancing Classes will continue in St. Patrick’s Hall, Killesher on Thursday nights, 8.30 - 10.30 pm. Come along and join in the fun. Everyone welcome

Readoiri Competitions, in music, singing, dancing, and drama competitions at the end of November, are requested to give their names to Fr Hannon P.P. Swanlinbar as soon as possible for arrangements to be made for rehearsals.

for the 12-15 age grupa ceol will continue on Friday also from 5.30pm to 6.30pm.

usual time. New member are required to help promote Irish Music and language in the local area.

Coffee morning
Coffee Morning tol be held in The Loft, Manor Garden Centre, Lisnaskea on Saturday 15 November 2008, from 10.30a.m. to 12.30pm.

Community Centre
St Mary’s Community Centre: Coming soon – Shaun Loughrey. Watch this space for further details.

Credit Union
The AGM of Kinawley Credit Union will take place on next Monday night the 17th of November at 8pm in the Credit Union Office. At 8pm, a full attendance is requested.

Irish dancing

MULLAGHDUN
Yoga
Yoga will recommence on Thursday 13th November from 8.00 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. in the Community Centre. New members welcome for further details contact Pauline 028 66 386 959

KINAWLEY
‘Carron’s Field’
Please be reminded, and with Christmas just round the corner that there are a limited number copies of The Legend of Carron's Field still available. This excellent publication would make a lovely present for a family member, or friend who are at home, or abroad and would be a gift to treasure for life. Copies can be had from the various outlets,just for the mere sum of just £5.00, so make sure that you get a copy, before they are all gone.

Comfort fund
The Erne Hospital Elderly Patients Comfort Fund Annual Fund Raising event, Coffee Evening, Cake Sale and Auction in the Three Way Inn Enniskillen on Tuesday night next the 18th of November. A signed Fermanagh and Tyrone jersey will be on offer for the auction. All support to the worthwhile event most welcome. Swanlinbar Day Centre are holding a Fund_raising dance on this Friday the 14th of November, Music by Country Flavour. Refreshments will be served, dancing is from 9.30pm— 1am. Your support would be much appreciated.

The Children’s’ Irish Dancing class continues each Tuesday evening at 6.00pm in the Mobile at the meadow. New members are welcome to come along for an enjoyable pastime.

Bingo
Bingo continues as usual in St Mary’s Community Centre next Thursday night at 9.00pm with lots of cash prizes to be won. Please come along and support your local Bingo. If you’re not there, you can’t win!!!

Bazaar
A date for your diary is Friday 5th December when this year's Annual Mullaghdun Bazaar takes place in the Centre.

Soccer
Senior Pre season training for everyone on Thursday night at 8.00pm in Fivemiletown. New Ladies team being formed – training Thursday at 7.00pm. For further details contact Bob or Kay on 895 41769. New members are very welcome.

NEWTOWNBUTLER
Music Class
CCE music class continues every Tuesday in the Courthouse Community Centre NTB from 6.30-8pm. Beginners are most welcome.

Parish Bazaar
Fr Mc Namara PP Killesher will be holding his Annual One Night Parish Bazaar in St Patricks Hall Killesher on Saturday night the 6th of December. Please note this is only on for the one night. Also a 25 card drive game will take place during the bazzar. All support from the people of Kinawley, and surrounding areas to it, would be very much appreciated.

Fr Conlon
Fr Noel Conlon will be in Kinawley today Wednesday the 12t of November, at the unusual venue, and at the usual times, for an appointment call 67748131.

Lisbellaw Hurling
Under 10 Hurling takes place each Friday night in Cavanacarragh Hall from 6.30pm to 8.00pm. Admission is £1.00 and everyone is welcome to come along.

TEMPO
Old School Club
Old School Club are invited to Kilskeery on Wednesday 19th November. Bus leaves from the Old School at 6.45pm.

LISNASKEA
Marching Band
Practice for the Band will continue this Wednesday from 6.45pm to 8.00pm. All members of the Band are asked to attend if possible.

Tempo Ladies GFC
Training will continue on Tuesday evening from 7.30pm to 8.30pm.

Coffee morning
Dr Sweeney and staff at Kinawley Surgery would like to say a big thank you to everybody who supported the annual coffee morning recently to raise funds for Cancer. A total of £1,470.00 was raised. A special word of thanks to John Donnarumma for the kind donation of his hand made cart which was raffled on the day and went to Margaret Chart from the Mill Club in Florencecourt. Thanks also to the Erne Model Railway Club for their donation of £200.00, and to the ladies who baked for the cause.

Remembrance Mass
Remembrance Mass for all deceased during the year: will take place in St Joseph’s Church Cradien on Sunday 16th November at 9.30pm

Dancing
Old Tyme Dancing Classes: have now finished in the Milltown Manor and will resume again in September. Details later.

Bridge Club
Results from last week’s meeting of Lisnaskea Bridge Club were - 1st. Anne Reihill and Anna McCaffrey; 2nd. Seamus McPhillips and Phil McCrystal; 3rd. Pa O’Flaherty and Hazel Clarke.

Youth club
St Mary’s Youth Club: continues each Monday night in St Mary’s Community Centre with Juniors from 6.00pm to 8.00pm and Seniors from 8.00pm to 10.00pm.

Toddlers
Tots and Toddlers: meet each Wednesday in the Old School from 10.00am to 12.00 midday. New mothers and tots are very welcome to come along.

Ceili Band
Class for the Beginners will continue this Friday from 4.30pm to 5.30pm. All beginners and improvers are welcome to come along and all musical instruments are catered for. Practice

Music class
Tempo CCE: Due to work commitments, there will be no Music class this week. Class will resume on this Wednesday 19th November at the

Dooneen Centre
Ruth Blair is a fitness instructor with many years of experience teaching in Fermanagh College. She has a class at Dooneen Community Educa-

Young pioneers
Young Pioneers interested in taking part in the Kilmore Diocesan

tion Centre each Tuesday from 7.30pm – 8.30pm. Ruth is going to provide a variety of exercises to suit both fit and unfit people. One Day Courses on offer are First Aid on Saturday 29 November, CSR Health and Safety Wednesday 3 December and Food Hygiene (Level 2 Award in Food Safety) on Wednesday 10 December. Telephone 02889541841 to book. Wednesday is the most enjoyable night at Dooneen. It is possible to attend two classes in the one evening. Art with Nicola Woods is from 7.30pm to 9.30pm, Yoga with Genevieve Morris from 7.30pm to 9.00pm followed by Marie Phelan’s Ceili and Old Time dancing class from 9.15pm – 11.30pm. Marie has arranged a Charity Ceili and Old Time Dance on Sunday 23 November from 8.00pm – 11.00pm with music by Country Cousins. Proceeds will be divided between the Fiona Dolan fund which goes to provide ophthalmology services to developing countries and the Fermanagh Branch of MS. Dooneen’s Holistic Fair raised money for MS and it is hoped that there will be further donations before the money is presented to the group. Thursday 20 November at 8.00pm is the occasion of a talk by Rev Harry Coulter which will be the last in a remarkable series which reveals less known aspects of Irish history. Rev Coulter, who is originally from Kesh will speak about the Covenanters and Ireland. The monthly music session for November features the popular Maguire Family and takes place on Friday 21 November at 9.00pm. Malcolm Cathers piano and button key accordion class takes place each Friday from 7.00pm to 9.00pm and the members are practising for the public performance of the Dooneen Button and Key Club on Friday 5 December, commencing at 8.00pm. Michael O’Kane will begin the winter card playing sessions on Friday 14 November at 9.00pm. Telephone 02889561410 to contact Michael. Irish for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced can be joined any Monday from 8.00pm – 10.00pm and is pay per night. The season will finish with a social night in December. Piano Keyboard is available every Tuesday evening from 7.00pm. Creative Writing on Tuesdays has a different theme each week. Five more weeks left of this 10 week Art of Regeneration course so more budding writers welcome. Rooms at the Centre can be hired for functions.

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Around The District
nights at 8.30 pm. The club is open to young and old. Everyone welcome.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

BELCOO
Citizens Advice Bureau
Siobhan Peoples from the Citizens Advice Bureau is coming to Belcoo Day Centre on 20th November and available from 9.30am to 4.00pm to help people claim benefits and send in forms. For more details phone or to book an appointment phone 66386934.

DONAGH
Youth Club
Senior Youth Club continues on Tuesday nights with Hip Hop dancing class please note only registered members interested can attend. Due to the space needed for the dance class no other activities can be arranged. Members who have not been dancing have been disrupting the class. So we ask only members who are intending to dance come to Youth Club for the next 2 weeks. Members and leaders of both clubs enjoyed their recent Halloween trip to the Ulster American Folk Park. Leaders of the club are taking part in a residential this weekend in Gortatole organised by the Fermanagh Youth Council. The club would like to thank Martina Doran for her service as secretary to the club and welcome Mary Sweeney as a new leader to the team. Get well wishes to Terry McGorman committee member of the club.

£790 and 52 euro.

Cards
Texas Hold’em Poker in Boho Community Hall on Friday, 14th November at 8.00 pm. sharp in aid of the Niall Mellon Township Fund. Entry £20. Buy-Ins - £10. Generous pay out. Refreshments available.

GLENFARNE
Table Quiz
Table Quiz in Kettys Bar Glenfarne on Saturday Night November 22nd. Raffle for prizes also. Proceeds towards the Rainbow Restoration Fun. All welcome, your support would be greatly appreciated.

noon between 3.00 and 4.30 pm. New members can join the class any week and avail of free expert coaching. All the necessary equipment is available for beginners.

Old Trafford Trip
Following the success of the recent Youth Club trip to Manchester, details of the next visit to Old Trafford in January, 2009 for the crucial premiership match between Manchester United and Chelsea, are now available from John in the Bawnacre. The trip is only available to paid-up members of the Youth Club and parents who would like to reserve a place as a surprise Christmas gift for their son or daughter can obtain a trip gift voucher from John. Club members who wish to book their own place can do so by payment of the £30 deposit.

Boho Heritage
Boho Heritage looks forward to welcoming Bryan Gallagher, author and storyteller, on Friday, November 21st at 8pm to speak about ‘The Way We Were’. Bryan, whose voice is familiar to radio listeners on BBC and RTE, will take us on a trip down memory lane as he recalls what life was like in the 1940’s and 50’s. Enjoy the stories and have a good laugh. Refreshments served.

BELLEEK
Belleek Youth Trust
The lucky numbers drawn in the weekly fundraiser (week 38) were 9, 11 & 12. Congratulations to Stephen Mc Bride and Catherine Kelm who each won £15.00 in the lucky dip. Select any 3 from 20 numbers. The next draw will be held in the usual venue on Thursday 13th November and the Jackpot will be £350.00. Tickets are priced at £1.00 or Euro equivalent and are available from any committee member or the usual business outlets. All proceeds go towards building a trust fund which will be used for the benefit of our youth. Please note your subscription exchange if you pay in Euro.

Ballroom
Dolly Parton and Johnny Cash tribute Band play the Ballroom of Romance Glenfarne on Friday Night December 19th. A fantastic nights entertainment guaranteed, don't miss this one off show. A great Christmas Party night. Hot buffet, dance and disco 35 euros. For tickets phone 086 8893194/0879662962 of any Glenfarne Developement committee member.

Table Quiz
There will be a Table Quiz in Floyd’s Lounge Bar, Mill Street on Wednesday, 3rd December commencing at 9.30 pm. sharp. The entry fee will be £10 per table of four persons and all proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross for their charity work.

BROOKEBOROUGH
Historical Society
The Historical Society will have founder Chairperson, Rev. Andrew Kingston as guest speaker next Monday, 17th November in the Station House at 8.00 pm. He will talk on his recent visit to the Holy Land.

Cards
25 card drive in Kettys Bar Glenfarne starting on Thursday Night November 13th. Winners names will go forward to a draw on the final night Thursday December 18th for a Christmas Hamper.

Line Dancing
Line dancing classes continues Thursday nights in the clubhouse, everyone welcome. Cost Adult £2 Children £1. Beginners 8-9pm Novice 9-10pm. Jive and Quick Step classes will commence after Christmas.

Liam Murphy
Liam Murphy, Sallyswood, a senior member of the Youth Club who distinguished himself in the Summer by playing three international football matches for Northern Ireland in the four Nations Tournament in Durham, will receive further recognition at a special function organised by Clubs for Young People NI, on Wednesday, 26th November in Belfast Castle.

Monster Fun Quiz
There will be a Monster Fun Quiz in the Hotel Carlton in aid of Brollagh Parent’s Action Group on Thursday 20 November at 8.30pm. Please show your support for this cause.

CASHEL
Bazaar
Cashel Community Association Christmas Bazar takes place on Friday, 14th November at 8.30 pm. in Cashel Community Centre. Lots of valuable prizes to be won. Proceeds are in aid of the children and senior citizen’s Christmas parties. Your support will be very much appreciated.

IRVINESTOWN
Youth Disco
The next Youth Disco in the Bawnacre will be held on Friday night of next week, 21st November commencing at 9.00 pm.

Christmas
Following the success of the Halloween disco a Christmas disco has been arranged for 19th December. Many thanks to the ladies of the clubhouse kitchen who provided free sausage and chip to the large crowd in attendance and thanks to Philly who prepared the Clubhouse and provided sweets for all the children. Halloween festivities of a bonfire and fireworks afterwards completed a memorable night for all the community.

Set Dancing
Set Dancing Classes with Sheila Gormley in the Hotel Carlton, Belleek every Tuesday Night from 8pm 10pm. Admission £3/?5. Beginner Welcome.

Art and Craft Class
Places are still available on the weekly Art and Craft Class for primary seven children in the Bawnacre. New members can join any Thursday at 4.00 pm.

Townland Names
All local residents who live in Irvinestown and in the surrounding townlands are invited to a special information evening in the Bawnacre tonight, 12th November when guest speakers will provide interesting information on the origin and meaning of local townland names. The information session will start at 7.30 pm. and light refreshments will be provided.

Flower arrangement
A flower demonstration of Christmas floral arrangements by Collette from Omagh will take place in the Wark Hall on Monday 17th November at 7.30pm. Admission £7 including festive supper. There will be a raffle of the flower arrangements done on the night with all proceeds going towards Belleek Parish Church repair fund.

CAVANACARRAGH
Thanks
Mary Moohan would like to offer her sincere thanks to everyone who supported her fundraising and gave donations for Capetown so far; a special thanks to everyone who supported the fundraising dance on Sat 08th and to everyone who helped make the night a wonderful success; thanks also to Country Legends who provided great music on the night.

Catering Group
New volunteers in the Community are invited to attend an urgent meeting tonight Wednesday in the Millennium Hall at 8:30pm sharp. Please come along and offer your name as a volunteer to help cater for funerals within the parish. This rewarding and valuable service has helped provide refreshments served to families at a difficult time.

Youth Club
A new term of Art and Craft Classes for members of the Youth Club will commence in the Bawnacre on Thursday night of this week, 13th November at 7.00 pm. Interested members should arrive for a prompt 7.00 pm. start.

Recruitment
Apprenticeship Course in Youth & Community Work As part of a major innovative employment and training programme, Youth Action NI wishes to recruit ten young people aged 18 to 24 years to undertake an 18 month Apprenticeship Course in Youth and Community Work leading to a range of recognised qualifications. Three of the posts will be based in Irvinestown - two in the Bawnacre and one in the Arc Healthy Living Centre. Further details and an application pack are available from Shirley Moore in Youth Action HQ., Belfast - telephone 028 90 240551. The closing date for applications is Friday, 28th November at 4.00 pm. An attractive salary is payable to trainees on this programme.

Wrestling
Places are still available on the trip for members of the Youth Club to the Odyssey Arena, Belfast on Thursday night of this week, 13th November for the Wrestling Tournament. Interested members should book their place on the trip by contacting the Bawnacre today. The cost for transport and admission ticket will be £8 per person.

Stepping Stones
The Board of Directors, Fundraising Committee and Staff of Stepping Stones wish to thank everyone who supported their fundraiser on 1 November in the Hotel Carlton, Belleek. The amount raised was £9770.00 and the winner of the holiday to Gran Canaria is Carmel Ward, Roscor, Belleek. Stepping Stones is holding an Extraordinary General Meeting in the Hotel Carlton on Monday 17 November at 8pm sharp. Everyone is welcome.

Keep Free
Our next Olde Tyme Dance is on 21st Nov; music by Country Traditions.

Irish Language classes
Free classes will commence Wednesday 19th November in the clubhouse.

Township Trust
Mary Moohan, a Cavanacarragh Committee member, is travelling to Capetown to help build homes alongside other volunteers; she is actively fundraising and needs to raise €5000.00 minimum before the end of November; contact Mary on 07752340958.

ENNISKILLEN
Christmas Workshops
Children's Christmas Workshops with Genevieve Murphy in association with Fermanagh District Council's Art of Regeneration Programme in the Higher Bridges Gallery. Sat 29th November from 10am-12noon = 5yrs - 8yrs and 1pm-3pm = 9yrs +. Admission is free. To book a place please contact the Art of Regeneration Co-ordinator Leona McGee on 028 677 22122 or email leona.mcgee@fermanagh.gov.uk

Adult Art Class
A public meeting to ascertain the interest in an adult art class, will be held in the Bawnacre on Tuesday night of next week, 18th November at 8.00 pm. Local adults with an interest are requested to attend this meeting to indicate their support. It is proposed that the class could start in the New Year and would be suitable for beginners and improvers.

BOHO
Keep-Fit
Keep Fit classes continue in the Hall on Tuesday nights for ladies and gents, 8.00 - 9.30 pm. Aerobics and circuits. All levels of fitness catered for. Everyone welcome

Youth Club
Youth Club on Thurs nights; Juniors 6.00—8.00pm (P4—P7); Seniors 8.00---9.30pm.

Youth Forum
The new Local Youth Forum for the Irvinestown area has been established and will have further meetings in the Bawnacre on a regular basis. Local teens aged 15 years and over can be part of the Youth Forum which will deal with matters of concern for young people. Over the coming months the Youth Forum will meet staff from various voluntary and statutory agencies to air their views on local issues and problems. Further details about the work of the Forum can be obtained from Sandra, Declan or George at the Youth Club.

Lisbellaw Hurling
The Hurlers won the Ulster Junior Championship at Ballyshannon on Sun 02nd November. Lisbellaw Hurlers are having a Night at the Races on Sat 15th Nov @ 9.00pm; everyone welcome

Music Class
The music class continues in the Hall on Thursday nights. Children’s Class, 7.00 - 8.00 pm. Adults’ class, 8.00 - 8.45 pm. All instruments catered for. Classes are open to beginners and improvers. All welcome.

GARRISON
Playgroup
Little Smarties Playgroup would like to thank everyone who attended their recent fund-raising table quiz. Thanks to all those who donated money and prizes, the Melvin Bar for hosting the quiz and everyone who supported the event in any way. The total raised on the night amounted to

Women’s Group
The Lake Women’s Group resume their activities for a new term on Thursday night of this week, 13th November at 7.30 pm. in the Bawnacre. New members who would like to be part of this busy and lively group can join any Thursday night.

Bowls
Bowls on Mon nights from 8.00 pm; new and experienced bowlers welcome

Bowls
Bowls in the Hall on Thursday

Bowls
The adult Bowls class in the Bawnacre continues every Friday after-