43rd Annual Glenfarne Gala Festival

May 17, 2012

Plan for the 43rd Annual Glenfarne Gala Festival
Friday, 3rd August until Monday, 6th August 2012 inclusive

Friday, 3rd August
o Opening Parade.
o 7pm Children’s Fancy Dress: Children’s Fancy Dress will commence from The Rainbow to the Glenfarne Football Pitch, weather permitting and a barbeque in the fields.
o Novelty Football Match.
o €5 per family for the evening.
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o Dancing to The Derek Ryan Dance and his band in The Rainbow.

Saturday, 4th August
o 12 noon The Children’s Treasure Hunt in the woods.
o 1pm 10 km Road Race / Walk.
o 2.30pm Prize giving for the 10k race.
o Juvenile Quiz in the Rainbow.
o 7pm Blessing of the graves at St Michael’s.
o Glenfarne’s own version of “Take Me Out” in The Rainbow.

Sunday, 5th August
o 11am Mass and Blessing of the graves in St Mary’s
o 3pm Blessing of the graves in Kilmakerrill.
o 4pm Sports Day with a host of novelty events, including

  • Tug of War for children.
  • Donkey Rides.
  • Tallest Man/Woman in the field.
  • Pets’ Corner.
  • Tug-of-War for adults
  • Chip shop and ice-cream.

o Community Sports Dance: dancing to “Showbud” in The Rainbow.

Monday, 6th August
o 11am a walk on Thur Mountain
o 11am – 4pm Fishing Competition from.
o 5pm Duck Race in the village.
o 5.30pm Car Treasure Hunt from the Rainbow.
o 11pm Treasure Hunt results in Ketty’s Bar.

Gala Festival Update

May 14, 2012

Yes, it will soon be that time of year again! The Glenfarne Gala Festival will start on Friday, 3rd August and finish on Monday, 6th August and there is a very exciting line-up of activities, including Sports Day, the Car Treasure Hunt, Duck Race, Fishing Competition, 10k race/walk and a walk on Thur Mountain.

Keep an eye on this website for more updates.

Bard in the Woods

May 14, 2012

Bards in the Woods “Poetree” Walks will blaze the Glenfarne Sculpture Trail, Sunday, 20th May, at 2pm. Meet in the car park opposite the church. We always enjoy photography, sometimes video the poems we recite, bring dogs, kids….and cake. Cake and bickies are pretty much a Bards in the Woods institution just as much as sharing a poem and admiring the trees and natural landscape.

All are welcome and this experience is absolutely free.

Breffni Vintage Club Memorial Run 2012

May 11, 2012

Breffni Memorial Run – 27th May 2012

This year the Breffni Vintage Club have moved the venue to yet another scenic part of the Breffni realm for our Breffni Memorial Run, in memory of all deceased members of the club.

They have a very exciting base location and run planned for you covering quiet roads with fantastic scenery. The run will commence and finish at The Ramada Hotel, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim.

Entry fee includes morning coffee at registration and a full evening meal on return to the Ramada Hotel. A participating vehicle or motorbike must be registered prior to 1st January 1980 to be eligible for an award. Prizes awarded for best turned out vehicle of each decade from 1910 to the seventies; also motorcycle and commercial categories.
Each entrant will receive a Souvenir Finishers Award.

Itinerary:

Depart for a scenic drive taking in spectacular views of Leitrim, Roscommon and Cavan, while we will be driving on some of the World Rally Championship 2007, Stages. Our refreshment stop will be at The Ballroom of Romance, Glenfarne (12.30pm – 2.20pm) where we will be treated to a preview of their museum collection.

For entry forms contact Bernie Mc Gauran on 071 9855104

Click here to view some photos of what you can expect to see!

Leitrim Landscapes Guided Walks 2012

May 8, 2012

May 12th Dawn Chorus

Glenfarne, Co. Leitrim 4.30am

Experience a wildlife spectacular as you stroll through the Tottenham estate. This is a unique opportunity to listen in to the chatter of our feathered neighbours.  Follow the forest paths and encounter the inhabitants of the woodland. Learn what they are saying and who is who.  Enjoy fabulous views of Lough MacNean and expert guide Rob will let you in on a few ornithological secrets! 

Duration of walks 3-4 hours and are not strenuous.

2 nights self-catering accommodation and 1 guided walk €75 based on 8 sharing at:

www.theoldchoolhousecavan.com

May 19th Sligo Food Festival

Source Cookery School, John St, Sligo, 3pm

Meet at Source Cookery School and come foraging with us in Doorly Park. search for wild herbs, edibles and medicinal plants with Hear about the flora & fauna of the area such as willow, plantain, lesser calendine, mallard, scooter & garden snail.  We’ll give you an insight into the culinary history of Sligo.  Hear of the influence of Yeats legacy on Sligo and Sligo on Yeats. We’ll even quote you a little poetry.

After the walk, return to Source Cookery School with our foraged fayre and Eithne O’Sullivan, manager of the School, together with Tina will do a cookery demonstration. You’ll get tips like you’ve never got before! Learn how our ancestors used the natural resources for nutrition and sustenance

For more info visit: www.sosligo.com

May 20th Dawn Chorus

Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim 4.30am

Experience a wildlife spectacular. This is a unique opportunity to listen in to the chatter of our feathered neighbours.  Follow the forest paths and encounter the inhabitants of the woodland. Learn what they are saying and who is who. Come back to town for a cuppa and scone and a chat.

June 2nd : Birds, Bees & Boulders

Blacklion, Co. Cavan 11am

Discover the archaeological gem of the Cavan Burren and walk through the ages with us. Explore the fascinating world of our ancestors with archaeology guide Tina. Observe the wildlife and enjoy   stunning views of Cuilcagh and surrounding scenery. This is part of the UNESCO designated Cuilcagh Geopark

2 nights self-catering accommodation and 1 guided walk €75 based on 8 sharing at:

 www.theoldschoolhousecavan.com

or

www.tawnylustlodge.com

June 3rd : Birds, Bees & Boulders

Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim 11am

Discover the archaeological gem of Tullyskeherney and walk through the ages with us. Explore the fascinating insect world and birds, their natural predators,  with our expert guide, Rob. You might hear a singing skylark , see a spotted orchid or a red admiral butterfly and revel in the stunning views of Glenade valley and surrounding scenery.

Accommodation available at: www.tawnylustlodge.com

 

Aug 26th Romance, Reminiscences & Rare Mushrooms

Glenfarne, Co. Leitrim 11am

Hear the history of the Ballroom of Romance and Glenfarne Railway station. Forage through Glenfarne demesne for mushrooms such as charcoal burner, orange milkcap and maybe even a chanterelle or two. Enjoy the fabulous views on this lakeside forest trek and some of the artwork on Mcnean sculpture trail.

Accommodation available at www.tawnylustlodge.com

Sep 9th Fun Fungus Forage at Fowley’s Falls

Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim 11am

Join us for a mushroom forage along the Glenaniff river in Rossinver. Indulge your hunting skills and enjoy the extraordinary waterfalls in this limestone valley. Amongst the hazel and conifer forest you will discover mushrooms such as birch bolete and orange milkcap. Spot the insect inhabitants of the forest floor including the fungus gnat who’ll be on the same mission as you!

Accommodation available at; www.tawnylustlodge.com

Local guides Tina Pommer, Nuala McNulty and Rob Wheeldon ae eco-tourism trained and incorporate Leave No Trace principles and have a rich knowledge of the area, its history folklore, flora and fauna specialising in archaeology, bird, moth and butterfly identification.

Walks 3-4 hours duration. Cost E25/person, children half price. Discount for groups of 5 or more. Group rates available. Tailor made walks on request. Accommodation packages available on request.

Contact Nuala on:

info@tawnylustlodge.com

087 9172143

www.tawnylustlodge.com/leitrim.php

Nuala McNulty
Tawnylust
Manorhamilton
www.tawnylustlodge.com

Come Dancing To …

May 8, 2012

Come Dancing To

Rainbow Ballroom, Glenfarne

Sunday night, 3rd June 2012
The night’s dancing will include

Annual Waltzing Competition for the

Michael Walshe Memorial Perpetual

Cup and Trophies
 Also

Jiving Competition for Cup and Trophies

Music by

Brass Roots Band from Cavan

Dancing from 9pm to 11.30pm

Admission €7 or £5 sterling
(Refreshments included)

Rainbow Delights – Niall Mellon Township Trust

May 4, 2012

Ballroom of Romance

21st July

A charity fundraiser for the Niall Mellon Township Trust.

€20

The glorious Rainbow Ballroom of Romance in Glenfarne opens its doors for a one night spectacular of music, food, fun and games.

We are raising money for Jerome O’Loughlin to work in Cape Town and help build quality housing for some of the poorest people in the world. He will be part of a Niall Mellon township Trust project.

Top quality Bands and DJ’s from Sligo, Galway, Lisnaskea, Belfast and beyond.

There’ll be tasty food, circus performers, face painting, balloon modelling and a few more surprises on the night!

Line-up:

THE BANDS

M.A.S.S (Sligo)
The ultimate good time party band, whose live shows have to be seen to be believed. Musicians on top of their game provide disco, dance, funk and groove with a huge catalogue of quirky covers, jams, mash-ups and lots of crowd-pleasing suprises.

Mikey and the Scallywags (Galway)
Galway’s hottest new live act is a Bluegrass-inspired foot-stomping ruckus of a band. After recently releasing their debut EP Living in the Light, the Scallywags have squeezed in the Ballroom into a hectic summer festival season!

The People (no fixed abode)
Brand new 8 piece collective fusing together a wide range of styles and instruments. You’ll be treated to everything through folk, jazz, blues, rock and then some.

The Exhausted Farmers (Lisnaskea)
We drum on whatever we can find on the farm, plus a few djembes that were kicking about! Agricultural percussion has never sounded, or looked so good!

The DJ’s

DJ Pedro
Tour DJ of the Mighty M.A.S.S. Pedro delivers a head-spinning range of styles through funk, sould, latin, disco, house and more

Blammo! Sound System (Belfast)
Big range of sounds through, Disco, House, Breakbeat, Funk, Afrobeat and whatever else can be squeezed in.

More acts to be confirmed including info on camping/accommodation…

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Gala News: New Events

May 4, 2012

We’re getting prepared for some exciting, new activities planned for this year’s Glenfarne Gala Festival.

A brand-new event will take place on Saturday, 4th August, namely the 10k race/walk. Also, a walk on Thur Mountain will be introduced, as this was a popular event years ago.

The Glenfarne Gala Festival will start on Friday, 3rd August and finish on Monday, 6th August. Watch this space for more details!

Glenfarne Gala Festival 10k Race/Walk

May 3, 2012

Glenfarne Gala Festival

10k Race/Walk

Saturday, 4th August 2012

Starts 1pm

Contact Gerard 086 0857653
Or Karen 087 9776350

Details soon on www.glenfarne.com
Glenfarne Community Development
Tel 071 9856831

Focus on our Past in County Leitrim Training Programme

May 3, 2012

Programme Outline

Are you or your group interested in learning about cultural heritage?

Are you thinking of carrying out a project on your local cultural heritage?

Does your local community want to research, explore or utilise your cultural heritage for future generations?

This training course aims to equip participants with an understanding of cultural heritage. Participants will learn how to research, record and document their unique cultural heritage.

Content will include the following:

  • What is cultural heritage;
  • Types of cultural heritage;
  • Benefits of cultural heritage;
  • Cultural heritage of County Leitrim, what makes Leitrim distinctive;
  • Explore the potential of cultural heritage and how to utilise cultural heritage in your local area;
  • How to research, record and document cultural heritage and pass it on to future generations;
  • Case studies and examples of projects such as local history publications, cultural heritage trails, commemoration projects and interpretation of cultural heritage projects;
  • LEADER funding for cultural heritage projects.
This course will include guest speakers and site visits

For further information, contact Ashling Cartwright, Rural Development Animator, Leitrim Development Company, Church St., Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim, Tel: 071 9641770, Fax: 071 9641741, Email: ashling@ldco.ie,  Web: www.ldco.ie