A huge thank you too all who joined our celebratory event on the 13th of March, showcasing the varied aspects of our Peace Impact Programme.
We were joined on the day by Shona McCarthy, the Chairperson of the IFI.
Our Peace Impact Programme comes to an end today and we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all those who have participated in and supported the project, and to the IFI for funding our work.
Updates of future projects will be provided here on our website.
We invite you to join us to celebrate and recognise the achievements of the Better Together – Níos Fearr Le Chéile Peace Impact Programme.
Friday 13th March
3-6pm
The Island Theatre, Ballinamore
Refreshments served
See our final project newsletter below.
Featuring details of our visit to Shankill Women’s Centre, our work with Community Restorative Justice Ireland Newry/Armagh & an invitation to our celebration event on Friday 13th March from 3-6pm in the Island Theatre, Ballinamore.
Newsletter 13: Download Here
The annual Love Where You Live awards took place in Lough Rynn on the 2nd of October this year. In it’s 8th year, the awards ceremony continues to grow in popularity and provides opportunity to celebrate the remarkable contributions of community groups and volunteers who make Leitrim such a great place to live. This year’s ceremony welcomed over 200 attendees and saw the distribution of 30 awards.
Each category winner received a €500 cash prize and runners up were given €250.
We would like to congratulate all those who entered in the Ballinamore Municipal District. The winners & runners up were:
Category: Green Estate
Winner: Sean Bhaile and Clos Eaglaise, Ballinamore.
Runner up: The Willows, Ballinamore.
Category: Social Inclusion
Winner: Augnasheelin Development Group
Runner up: An Tostal, Drumshanbo.
Category: Community Achievement Awards
Winner: Ballinamore Community Hall/ Island Theatre
Runner up: Ballinamore Men’s Shed.
Category: Green Community
Winner: Leitrim Environmental Network
Runner up: Ballinamore Biodiversity Gardening Group
Category: Age Friendly
Winner: Drumreilly Active Age
Runner up: Carrigallen GAA Healthy Club.
We are thrilled to announce a series of upcoming events, our ‘Living Libraries’ Talks.
Our first events will take place in Lisnaskea at the Oak Healthy Living Centre on Tuesday 7th & Tuesday 14th October from 7pm.
This will be followed by two events in Ballinamore at the Island Theatre on Tuesday the 21st & Tuesday the 28th of October from 7pm.
Join us to hear unique and fascinating real-life stories of our shared past.
People from State, Republican and Loyalist backgrounds will share their stories and perspectives.
Listen
Engage
Interact
No booking required. Refreshments served.
October 7th @7pm Oak Healthy Living Centre, Lisnaskea – Talk from ex. British Army & Republican ex. Prisoner
October 14th @7pm Oak Healthy Living Centre, Lisnaskea – Talk from ex. British Army & Republican ex. Prisoner & Loyalist ex. Prisoner
October 21st @7pm The Island Theatre, Ballinamore – Talk from ex. British Army & Republican ex. Prisoner & Loyalist ex. Prisoner
October 28th @7pm The Island Theatre, Ballinamore – Talk from Republican ex. Prisoner & Victim of the conflict
For more information, contact Donal: managerpeaceimpact@gmail.com / +353(0)894635009
#peace #crossborder #crosscommunity #listen #engage #interact
Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Fund, we are happy to announce two basic first aid courses:
📅Option 1: Thursday 23rd October from 10am-4pm
📅Option 2: Saturday 1st November from 10am-4pm
Taking place in the Den, Swanlinbar Road, N41R522
€10 non-refundable booking fee required.
Limited to 12 places. To book please:
call: 0894635009
email: managerpeaceimpact@gmail.com
As part of our Community Services Hub, we are delighted to announce that we have teamed up with Sal’s Shoes to become the first Sal’s Shoes Shop outside of the UK! 👟👠👢👡
Who are Sal’s shoes? “Crossing continents to make sure that your used, loved (and barely worn) outgrown children’s shoes are delivered straight from you to those in need.”
We are accepting donations of children’s shoes which will be distributed locally within our community. Please ensure shoes are fit to find their new owners straight away.
Donations can be sent to:
The Den, Swanlinbar Road, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim, N41R522
Postal and courier deliveries: Monday – Friday 9am-5pm
In person drop off on Mondays & Tuesdays 9am-1pm & 3pm-5pm
Shoes will be available for distribution at our Community Services Hubs. The next hub will take place on Tuesday 19th August at 11-1pm in the Den.
Join presenter Carrie Crowley as she goes on a journey of architectural exploration around Ireland to see how communities are breathing new life into derelict and dilapidated properties, turning abandoned spaces into BUILDINGS BEO. In this 6-part series running September to October, The Junction Ballinamore is one of six inspiring projects across Ireland, where derelict architectural legacies are being preserved and transformed into vital community spaces.
Buildingd Beo
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