New Ballagh Centre

04/09/2026

Reminder: our main contact number
Just a friendly reminder that our 071 landline is no longer in use. It may still ring when you call, but it has not been reaching us for some time and will not be answered.
Our main contact number is our mobile: 089 965 8006, which we have been using for all calls and messages. Please continue to use this number going forward and update your records if you haven’t already.
Thanks for your help in keeping our contact details up to date.

04/09/2026

https://rcdc.ie/event-detail.php?id=pWykaYd0xPI3V1uMp7tB

Evening Bowls
Mon, 07 Sept 2026 to Mon, 14 Dec 2026 (15 sessions)

Join us on Monday evenings for some Bowls. A great way to meet new friends, learn a new skill and have some fun. Mondays 7.30 pm to 9.30pm. all welcome. A lovely cup of tea and chat too.

View dates, venue information and booking details for a community activity at New Ballagh Centre in Rossinver, County Leitrim.

04/09/2026

Course title
Introduction to Hand-Building (without wheel)

Fee €60 includes materials. OAP/Students €55

Tutor
Jim Fee (visual artist and facilitator, Dowra)

Who is it for?
Beginners and anyone interested in trying basic hand-building techniques in a friendly, supportive setting. No previous experience needed.

What you will learn?
Over four weekly sessions you will be introduced to core hand-building methods in pottery:
Coiling – building forms by rolling and stacking clay coils
Using formas/moulds – shaping clay over or into simple forms
Slab building – constructing pieces from rolled-out sheets of clay
Colour application and glazing – basic surface decoration and glaze introduction
You’ll develop confidence in handling clay, using simple tools, and finishing your pieces for firing.
What you will make
You will create several small hand-built pieces during the course and take home at least three kiln-fired pots at the end.

Meet your tutor: Jim Fee
Jim Fee is a visual artist and facilitator based near Blacklion, Co. Cavan. With an MA in Fine Art and a background in education, he has been running creative, community-focused art and pottery projects across the Border region since moving to Ireland in 2001. In 2014 he established his pottery practice in the renovated Dowra Courthouse, and in 2015 helped set up a hand-built ceramics workshop with the mental health charity AMH New Horizons in Enniskillen. His work celebrates the social and wellbeing benefits of making with clay, and was highlighted in the exhibitions Dowra Ceramica at Cavan County Museum (2024) and Grey Matter over Clay Matter at Enniskillen Castle Museum (2025).

To book contact Sean on 089 9658006 / email: [email protected] or click on the link below to book online
https://rcdc.ie/course-detail.php?id=ojtIRDDIga8nUeK6qbBY

04/09/2026

Creative Writing Workshop

Discover, develop and share your writing in this welcoming six-week Creative Writing Workshop with poet and facilitator Paddy Donoghue. Suitable for adults of all levels, from complete beginners to those already writing, this course offers a supportive space to explore ideas, experiment with different forms, and build confidence in your own creative voice.

Over the six weeks, participants will work across a range of genres and techniques, including poetry, six-word stories, mini sagas, short stories, dialogue, character and setting. Through practical writing exercises, examples and group discussion, you will be encouraged to try new approaches and shape your ideas into finished pieces of writing.

The aim of the course is for every participant to produce work in each of the genres explored. At the end of the workshop, participants’ finished writing will be brought together in a published collection. This will be celebrated with a social launch evening, giving participants the opportunity to read from their work and share their achievement with family, friends and the wider community.

Paddy Donoghue is a widely published poet, originally from Glencolmcille and now living in Bundoran. He was named Donegal Bealtaine Poet in 2025 and has facilitated writing workshops throughout Donegal and the North West. His poetry collection Leave Taking was shortlisted for the CAP Awards in 2025, and his haiku collection, Gathering of Haiku, was published in July 2026. Paddy is also the founder of Bundoran Writers Group and Atlantic Writers Ink.

What participants will explore
Poetry, including a range of forms and examples

Six-word stories

Mini sagas and short stories

Creating believable dialogue

Developing character and setting

Editing and preparing work for publication

No previous writing experience is needed, just an interest in stories, words and creativity.

To book, call Sean on 089 9658006 / email [email protected] or click on this link below to book online;

https://rcdc.ie/course-detail.php?id=O3ju1Gc8oYQRyMJS1EU5

04/09/2026

Knitting & Crochet Workshop with Roisín Campbell

Join experienced creator Roisín Campbell for a friendly, hands-on knitting and crochet workshop at New Ballagh Centre. A 4 week course starting 21st September 2026.
Roisín has been knitting since she was five and is a self-taught artist in embroidery, painting, and a wide range of crafts. A versatile maker from the Manorhamilton area, she works in woodturning, knitted goods, crochet, embroidery, quilling, painting, and beaded jewellery—“if someone says crafts, I’m right in the middle of it.”
In this workshop, you’ll learn core knitting and crochet techniques in a relaxed, supportive setting. Suitable for beginners and those looking to build confidence with needles and hooks.

To register please contact [email protected] or phone 089-9658006 or book online using this link https://rcdc.ie/course-detail.php?id=hdQgljmhA1g9yO0Z7uYG
The €50 fee includes materials. A 10% discount for OAP and students See less

04/09/2026

** Please note; due to unforeseen circumstances, this course start date has been changed to 25th September.

With the 1926 Census now released, there’s never been a better time to research your ancestors. This three-week course builds on the previous classes, giving returning participants a chance to continue their research and develop their skills.
New to genealogy? You are very welcome too. Aideen will review key topics from the earlier sessions, and the group is friendly, collaborative and supportive—helping everyone uncover more of their family story.
📅 Starting Friday 25th September for 3 weeks
🕖 7pm–9pm
📍 New Ballagh Centre, Rossinver
💶 €35 — or €25 for former students
📞 To book or find out more: email: [email protected] or call 089 9658006

You can now book online as well. Please follow the link below
https://rcdc.ie/course-detail.php?id=3ucJjomtxMf3sryRJtab See less

02/09/2026

As we have just launched this new website, we have extended the deadline for the Manager position at New Ballagh Centre until Wednesday 9th September 2026. For more details click the link

View details of a local employment or volunteering opportunity shared through New Ballagh Centre.

01/09/2026

Genealogy Course with Aideen Connelly.

This three-week course builds on the previous classes, giving returning participants a chance to continue their research and develop their skills.
New to genealogy? You are very welcome too. Aideen will review key topics from the earlier sessions, and the group is friendly, collaborative and supportive—helping everyone uncover more of their family story.

To book online, click on this link or email: [email protected] or call 089 9658006
https://rcdc.ie/course-detail.php?id=3ucJjomtxMf3sryRJtab

📅 Starting Friday 4th September for 3 weeks
🕖 7pm–9pm
ℹ️ Please note: there is no class on Friday 18th September; that session will take place on Friday 25th September instead.
📍 New Ballagh Centre, Rossinver
💶 €35 — or €25 for former students

View course dates, location and booking information for adult and community learning at New Ballagh Centre in Leitrim.

19/08/2026

Genealogy Course with AIdeen Connelly.
This three-week course builds on the previous classes, giving returning participants a chance to continue their research and develop their skills.
New to genealogy? You are very welcome too. Aideen will review key topics from the earlier sessions, and the group is friendly, collaborative and supportive—helping everyone uncover more of their family story.
📅 Starting Friday 4th September for 3 weeks
🕖 7pm–9pm
ℹ️ Please note: there is no class on Friday 18th September; that session will take place on Friday 25th September instead.
📍 New Ballagh Centre, Rossinver
💶 €35 — or €25 for former students
📞 To book or find out more: email: [email protected] or call 089 9658006

13/08/2026

We hope you are all enjoying this beautiful summer and making the most of the lovely weather.

As we approach September, we will be launching our new website, where you'll be able to browse and book courses online, as well as find details of all our upcoming courses and events.

In the meantime, enjoy the sunshine, and we look forward to seeing you at the Community Centre soon!