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Ballyhaunis Community School will open its doors to its completely finished new school interior this month. Dates to remember: Monday August 27 first years (half day), Tuesday August 28  third and sixth years, Wednesday August 29 second and fifth years, Thursday August 30 LCA2 and on Monday September 3 transition years will return to class. 

Congratulations to the Mayo winning All-Ireland U-16 girls and especially Leah Johnston and Erin Murray along with their management team of Justin McDonagh, Michael Cleary and Olivia Cleary. Ballyhaunis GAA Club are very proud of these players and management team. 

Ballyhaunis Town is delighted to welcome Foroige Balyhaunis Youth Service, funded by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs through MSLETB and managed by Foroige. The aim of the service is to give young people the opportunity to overcome adversity and reach their potential in a safe and supportive environment. Foroige Ballyhaunis Youth Service has introduced two new youth project workers. Foroige is looking for energetic, enthusiastic volunteers who want to change young lives in their community and will hold a volunteer evening in St. Patrick's Hall on wednesday, August 1 at 7pm.

Ballyhaunis Mens Sheds is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 2pm. The guys are selling wooden benches so why not call in and take a look. 

Ahead of the papal visit to Knock gardai are advising viistors where possible to take public transport as there will not be sufficient parking facilities for private cars close to the village and will mean that people will have to walk long distances. 

Have you an hour to spare on a Monday or a Wednesday evening? Ballyhaunis Town need volunteers on either of these evenings. They meet at 7pm in the Swimming Pool Car Park. Come along and help keep your town beautiful. 

Ballyhaunis residents living in the Drumbaun area have objected to a knotweed facility in their village. The development will cause major noise pollution to the residents. There is also concern about the road leading to the site as it is not wide enough to for two vehicles to meet and would also pose as a danger to walkers. The propsed plant is the first of its kind in Ireland. 

Monday meets are proving to be a great success in Ballyhaunis. Come along to the Communal House at Clare Court 11am to 12.30 for a chat, cuppa and enjoy the variety of talks and activities. Next meeting will be hosted by Ballyhaunis Community School Transition Year Students and takes place on Monday 23rd April. 

The Ballyhaunis Ladies Football Club is hosting regular training sessions at Ballyhaunis GAA Club  for girls between the age of 6 and 10 on saturday mornings between 11am and midday. This is an excellent chance to meet young people of their own age and get involved in one of the fastest growing sports. All are welcome. 

Best wishes to Thaigh who has been chosen to volunteer to help Irish athletes who will be travelling to Abu Dhabi in March 2019 for the Special Olympics. As part of this Thaigh has agreed to raise €4,500 . He has established a fundraising campaign to reach his target and you can check it out and donate to this worthy cause by logging onto the Ballyhaunis GAA Club Facebook page. All support will be much appreciated.