Come Dance With Us

Killenummery Social Dance Class invites you to their Pre-Christmas Social Hooley on Sunday night next, December 2nd in Killenummery Community Centre, 9.00pm till 11.00pm, Admission €8.

We would love to see the hall at least half-full, so get those dancing shoes dusted off and come along! Refreshments will be served and there will also be spot prizes.

Proceeds to Killenummery Community Centre.

STOP Suicide

The next STOP Suicide Bereavement Group meeting will take place in the Beepark Resource Centre in Manorhamilton on Thursday 6th December at 7.00pm.

Clothes Collection

A reminder that Drumlease National School Parents Association is holding a used clothing collection in the Blue Devon function room tomorrow (Saturday 24th) from 12 noon to 5pm. Any re-wearable clothing is acceptable, including shoes (in pairs only).

So go on, have a root around in the wardrobe, bag it up and drop it down to the Devon.

Drama in the Devon for DARC

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PRESENTS

Three Comedy Pieces for your Entertainment:

Remember December by David Kilgannon

Directed by Caoimhe Gleeson

A Holy Show by David Kilgannon

Directed by Caoimhe Gleeson

The Tinker's Wedding by J.M. Synge

Directed by Gerard McKenna

Blue Devon Function Room

Thursday 29th & Friday 30th November

8.30pm sharp. Admission €10

Leitrim Guardian Launch

The 2013 edition of the Leitrim Guardian will be officially launched on 30th November in the Kilbracken Arms Hotel, Carrigallen at 8.30pm. Presentation of Awards will also take place on the night.

The Leitrim Guardian magazine has been published annually since 1968. It is Ireland's only county magazine.

Held within the pages of each edition of this unique magazine is a sense of the wealth of the diverse talent, entrepreneurship, and honest to goodness neighbourliness, that exists within the county. You will find stories, musings, photographs and poems, from professionals and amateurs alike, depicting our rich and colourful history, and mirroring the sorrows and joys felt during past and present times. These articles illustrate the trojan work being carried out by various individuals and groups working tirelessly throughout the county for the betterment of others. They portray the results of a community consisting of a great mixture of long settled, and newly arrived people, who now carry the flag of Leitrim forward to the future with great pride. - Dr Bláithín Gallagher, Editor - from Leitrim Guardian website


The 2013 edition will be the 45th, and will contain a feature on Dromahair and The Dromahair Diary.

The Leitrim Guardian (including past issues) is available to purchase online at www.leitrimguardian.ie   The new issue will be available after the launch.

DDA/Tidy Towns Christmas Draw

DARC AGM

Community Alert AGM

The Dromahair Killargue Community Alert AGM took place on Thursday 25th October 2012 in The Depot, Back Line, Dromahair. 

Vanessa Clarke gave a presentation on The Text Alert System which is running successfully in many areas. It has proven to be of great support to the most vulnerable in society and is something well worth considering. However with a very poor turn out on the night it is difficult to know if the community would be interested or not. 

Retired Garda Peter Feely from Ballinamore gave a very good presentation on a security camera for external door monitoring. Peter had the camera with him and those present saw how effectively it works. It costs €300 euro approximately so if anyone is interested in getting more information please contact any of the officers. The committee may run another meeting and bring Peter back if enough interest is shown. 

Outgoing Chair Kevin McGoldrick said he was standing down this year as he had been holding the reins for 16 years and wanted new members to take on running of the programme in Dromahair and Killargue.  Vanessa Clarke chaired the election of officers and the result is as follows; Tommy Dolan, Chairperson, Derrick Healy, Secretary and Margaret Sharkey, Treasurer. 

It is hoped to hold up to 4 meetings annually and volunteers from different estates and townlands are asked to contact officers if they feel they have some free time to help out.  New Chair Tommy Dolan thanked Kevin McGoldrick on behalf of the committee and the community for the tremendous amount of work he has put in over the years. Kevin is willing to act as advisor to committee until we find our feet and Vanessa Clarke is to provide training for the group.

Don't forget the Fun Run/Walk!

Drama for DARC

The Blue Devon function room will be presenting three one-act plays in aid of DARC on Thursday November 29th and Friday November 30th in aid of DARC, the Dromahair Arts & Recreation Centre.

The shows start at 8.30pm. 

We want your clothes!

Drumlease National School Parents Association are holding a used clothing collection to raise much needed funds for the school. The collection will take place on Saturday 24th November in the Blue Devon function room. Bags can be dropped in from 12 noon until 5pm. 

All types of clothing will be accepted as long as they are re-wearable and in good condition. Shoes (in pairs), handbags and accessories will also be accepted. Please do not bring bed linen, duvets, curtains etc. as these cannot be taken.

So have a rummage through those wardrobes and create some space for the Christmas presents!

Shh!

Next Sunday, 11th November, will see five Dromahair ladies endeavouring to stay silent for two hours to raise funds for DARC, the Dromahair Arts & Recreation Centre. Shirley Gallagher, Roisin Campbell, Marie McGourty, Ger Kelly and Pat Dolan will be keeping it zipped, if all goes according to plan, in the foyer of the Clubhouse Bar from 12.30 to 2.30 pm. Of course there are those who say it can't be done - Father McTiernan says "it'll be a miracle" - and he should know! 

If you'd like to help with the fundraising, you can print off the sponsorship card below, or else just come along to witness this once-in-a-lifetime event and to support the girls.

Another old one...

Here's another one from the vault............again I have no idea what year this was taken.

Abbey Manor Hotel

Here's a more recent aerial photograph of the Hotel, taken by Kelvin Gillmor in 2006. See the changes?

When was this taken?

Here's an old postcard of the Hotel which recently came into my possession. Does anyone have any idea when this picture was taken?

Focus on our Past

Keeping it Local this Christmas

How about a few ideas for keeping our spending local as Christmas approaches?

This is an excellent opportunity to support and promote local businesses in the season when we often spend just a little too much.

Here in Dromahair we have;

Haidressers and Beauticians, all of which can supply vouchers for a treat for that special someone.

Jewellery makers who can create something really beautiful for your nearest and dearest.

A top notch restaurant, which can supply vouchers for that fine dining experiece.

A DJ to help your Christmas party go with a swing.

A Cake designer for your seasonal confections.

Guesthouses to accommodate your extra visitors, or to encourage next year's summer tourists.

Driving Instructors who can supply vouchers for that young learner.

A Gift Designer who can provide something memorable for any special occasion.

A Health Spa which can supply vouchers for that pampering day or weekend.

Holistic Treatment providers for someone who wants something a little different.

A Pharmacy with all manner of toiletries and gift sets.

Limousine Hire so you can arrive at the party in style.

A Tourboat on Lough Gill for a really special Christmas or New Year event.

Of course the above is only a small sample of what we have here in town. Consult the Diary's Business Directory at the top of the page for more ideas. Do you know somebody who would appreciate having their windows cleaned before Christmas? Could your car do with a valet before the visitors arrive? Has your chimney been cleaned this year?

It's not just gifts which are available in Dromahair. We have an excellent butcher and friendly local grocery stores. How about doing just a fraction of your Christmas shopping with them, instead of giving your hard-earned cash to the multiples? With the price of petrol and diesel, and the cost and hassle of parking, you may find that there is little to save by heading out of town. Buy your Christmas cards and your stamps here, from people who know your name. That way you support local jobs and your own community. All of us locally will feel the benefits.

Keep it local this Christmas!

Bereavement Support Group

A reminder that the Bereavement Support Group of STOP Suicide North West meets this evening in the Bee Park Resource Centre, Manorhamilton from 8pm to 9.30pm.