In March, we welcomed Ukrainian Families into our community. “ As soon as we learned the families had arrived in the town, we opened a Drop in Centre from 10am to noon daily. Families were welcomed to gather for a chat, a cuppa and a safe place for their children to play” said  Maírín Martin Chairperson. “ As always the generosity of the people of Ballinamore area was obvious with people donating clothing, footwear, toys, crayons, colouring books, etc” she said.

Maírín and Elaine, who works in our Peace Impact Programme, “Better Together - Níos Fearr Le Chéile”, sorted and distributed all the donations to the families. An appeal was then put out for bicycles and five bikes were donated, which the children were thrilled about.

We would like to thank all those in the area who generously donated and especially those who donated the bicycles. Supervalu and Dunne’s Stores staff who donated tea, coffee , biscuits, crisps and juice for the children. Thank you to Michelle Fanning, Ciara and Leitrim Sports Partnership who are providing activities for the families in Ballinamore. Thank you also to Josephine and Orla from the Leitrim Volunteer Centre for their support.

Ballinamore Welcomes Ukrainian Families into our Community

In May we were delighted to receive a Certificate of Appreciation, commemorative pin badge and a letter of thanks from an Taoiseach Micheal Martin T.D, in recognition  of our communities extremely valuable contribution to volunteering throughout the Covid 19 Pandemic.  Our community came together –volunteers drove people to Doctor and hospital appointments,

Provided direct assistance     collecting shopping for neighbours in isolation, checking in on our most vulnerable in  our community,  printing homework etc.

 

In the words of  an Taoiseach

“ Volunteers are not paid – not  because they are worthless, but because they are priceless”

A huge thank you  to you all !

Our Tidy Towns & RSS/TUS workers have been very busy over the past few months.  The gardens & tunnels are looking absolutely amazing !

Our Chairperson, Máirín,  ecured almost €10,000 Clár Funding to purchase a Teaching Tunnel along with a smaller Growing Tunnel.  Funding  was provided by the   Department of Rural and Community Development with the support of  Leitrim County Council.

 

 

Our Community Council were pleased to host the official opening of the Ballinamore - Corgar demonstration route, part of the new Cavan Leitrim Greenway, in our Community Den in June.

The Greenway will eventually run from Belturbet to Mohill and will be an amazing tourist attraction in this area.  

Funding has already been   secured for the next phase,  from Corgar to Aughawillan.   Ballinamore Canal Development Company along with Leitrim County Council, were the key players in securing funding from the Department of Rural Affairs for this Project.  We congratulate them on their efforts and wish them        

continued success.

 

Community Garden

 

About  us

Ballinamore Area Community Council Ltd. (BACC) was formed in 1975. Our main aim is job creation and the creation of leisure facilities for those who live locally, making the area a better place to work, live and play in. 

The Ballinamore Area Community Council is a community body representative of the catchment area of Aughawillan, Aughnasheelin, Ballinamore, Corraleehan, Drumreilly and Fenagh.  The aims of the Council are the social, cultural and economic welfare of the whole community.  We represent the community in dealing with statutory bodies and others agencies in seeking technical or other assistance. We also assist, where feasible, the Local Authority in the exercise of it’s office in the locality . We assist with the drawing down of grants to improve facilities in the catchment area and have a track record in bringing grant funding into the area.

    

Ballinamore Area Community        Council Ltd

 

Aghadark, Ballinamore,

Co. Leitrim

Office No:  087 383 5513

Email: Ballinamoreareacc@gmail.com

 

Company Reg No:  199939

Charity Reg No:  20033255

It was exciting to see the very first Park Run take place on Saturday 9th July. Over 150 walkers, runners and cyclists took part, with participants from all over the country!  Some  Park Run tourists even travelling from Tralee!!

The Park Run will take place every  Saturday,  assembling at The Den, car park at 9.30 am

It is necessary to register  before taking part so that your time is logged.  To register www.parkrun.ie

Volunteers  are a huge asset in our community -  if you are interested in helping out  as a trail walker, marshal or timekeeper please contact  ballinamoregreenway@parkrun.com

 

 

 Park Run

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Ballinamore Area Community

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Council Ltd

Thanks to volunteers who have also worked hard setting up daily English lessons in The Den and The Standing Stone Hotel, especially the teachers. The families, are enjoying being here and are helping where they can, volunteering their time,  under the guidance of Leitrim Volunteer Centre. They are at present helping with Summer Camps, festivals, open days in Ballinamore and the    surrounding area.

We hope the families will find  comfort and happiness in our midst.