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Just to remind you that you have until November 8th to drop your Christmas Shoebox off at the Ballyhaunis Family Resource Centre. 

Are you waiting for cataract surgery in Ireland? A bus is being organised in early November for patients waiting to avail of surgery in Belfast. Patients will be treated in a private hospital and the cost will be reimbursed by the HSE through Cross Border Directive Scheme. For more information contact Paul Lawless of Aonu on (086) 0865117. 

Two rural links are under discussion at the moment. One route will connect area of Granlahan, Cloonfad, Logboy, Brickens to Ballyhaunis. The second route will bring people from Cloonfad, Irishtown, and Ballindine area to bingo in Brickens every saturady night. If you are interested in using these routes contact Lorraine Lowry on 094 9380910. 

there are a few garden plots available in the community garden at the Friary Grounds in Ballyhaunis. Contact 089 4545294 or email ballyhaunisabbey@gmail.com for details. 

Ballyhaunis Foroige Youth Service is inviting all young people in 6th class National School and preparing for Secondary School to join their new Transition Club. The group meets every monday evening from 3.30pm to 5.30pm in The Parochial Hall. Booking is essential, please contact Laura on 086 7791878 or Cora on 086 7794881. 

Congratulations to John and Bernie Gill on receiving top marks from The Sunday World Pub Spy. Gills Bar is on is definitely on the map. 

Congratulations to Claire Fleming a student at Ballyhaunis Community School and the "Through the Woodwork" team who represented the school in the western regional final of the Junl Kouture competition. 

Householders should be aware that litter wardens from Mayo County Council will be checking properties in the Ballyhaunis area for a bin service. The inspections are part of a plan to combat illegal dumping around the town. If you are aware of illegal dumping contact Mayo County Council's environmental office on 094 9024444.

New by-laws preventing the consumption of intoxicating liquor in public places have been approved for the town of Ballyhaunis.The by-laws were proposed by Cllr John Cribben and seconded by Cllr Richard Finn. 
The new laws will take effect on March 31st 2019.