W/E 28th February 2021
Church News
The Church in Drumsna will be open each day from morning until evening for private prayer. There are Trocaire boxes in the Church please take one.
Golden Age Group.
Hello Friends, The weeks are passing by and maybe by now some of us have had the vaccine. Hopefully by the end of April all of our group will all have had the jab. The weather has been a bit disappointing so far with not much sign of Spring but we live in hope as the daffodils put up their cheerful heads. Take care and stay safe with social distancing and wearing your masks .
Covid 19 Covid 19 community outreach champion is now available in your County to link local Community groups and volunteers. To those people cocooning or in need of support at this time, you can contact your local champion for Leitrim ,Karen Dolan on 087 7167593 or email kdolan@ldo.ie
Light up Leitrim.
Light up Leitrim every Friday evening by putting a candle or tealight safely in your window for those who are fighting covid 19 for those who have lost their lives and to honour our heroic heroes the doctors ,nurses and all workers on the front line. May God bless them .
Annaduff G.A.A, 50/50 Draw.
The 50/50 Annaduff G.A.A. draw was held at the Quayside in Drumsna on Sunday February 21st with James Faughnan presiding, The winning ticket was pulled by the previous week’s winner Geraldine Thornton. The Ticket number was 239 was and the winner was Marcella Lyons . Congratulations and happy birthday to Marcella who won 260 Euro. The next draw on Sunday February 28th will also be in Drumsna due to Covid 19 travel restrictions. Thanks is extended to James, Therese, Niall ,Kevin, and Geraldine and to all who bought the tickets, stay safe.
Living Well.
The living well programme is a workshop for Adults living with a long term health condition. The workshop is delivered over six 2.5 hours x 6 work shops.It is free of charge to those diagnosed with a mental or physical illness. You will develop self management skills and confidence to live well with your condition. To avoid disappointment book your place early by calling 086 6078950 or visit www.hse.ie/living well
Drumsna D.D.A./ Tidy Towns.
A public meeting of Drumsna Development Association/Tidy Towns will be held on today Wednesday February 24th via zoom at 8pm. Re the location of The Pergola. To join the meeting contact 085 2247044 for zoom log in details.
Home Help.
Have you a mother, father, brother ,sister, son or daughter with whom you need a little help caring for them in their own home. Maybe an odd hour here and there during the week or whatever suits your needs, then look no further, help is on the way.I am a reliable ,caring person with qualifications available to care for any of the above in the Carrick-on-Shannon, Ballinamore , Mohill and
surrounding areas. I am Fully Garda Vetted. Rates can be negotiated. Please contact Ber@careinownhome@outlook.com
Leitrim Callout.
In Lieu of Leitrim Fleadh Cheol 2021, Comhaltas have set us the task of showcasing the culture, music, traditions and beauty of our County in a film which will be shown by Comhaltas Branches around the World. We are making a call out for material that represents all areas of Leitrim- – past and present- that you would be happy for us to include in the film. There may be footage of concerts, fairs, musicians, your town from years back, sporting events. This could be in visual format and music recordings. All submissions or queries to leitrimcce@gmail.com before February 25th. Go raibh maith agaibh.
Sympathy.
Sympathy is extended to the Kangley Family formerly from Annaduff on the death of Paddy Kangley Rooskey. To his wife Betsy, Daughters Hazel and Heather, son Patrick Sisters, Brother , relatives and friends. The late Paddy was interred in St.Mary’s Cemetery Annaduff after his funeral Mass last week.
May his soul rest in peace. Amen
Notes; If you have any item that you wish to include in The Drumsna Community notes for The Leitrim Observer ,please send them into me by Sunday evening .
