11/12/23
There was a sense of euphoria at the awards ceremony last week when Ballon Improvement Group was declared the winner in their category.
Joe Cummins, Margaret Buggy, John Murphy
Eileen Murphy, Andrea, Bernie Mullins
23/10/23
Bernie Mullins receives an award from BIG/Siopa Glas, having retired after 41 years teaching in Ballon NS.
Bernie with Kathleen, Sinead and Maire
Group photo at the launch of the “WITCH OF BALLON” event. On the left is Ciara Chapman, the artist in residence at Siopa Glas and manager for the event.
14/9/23
Last of the Summer Wine. Trad people take a bow.
23/5/23
18/5/23
9/5/23
SWIFTS in Ballon ………no bird like the SWIFT.
Please, if you are walking around Ballon, keep a look out for the SWIFTS.
Please report any sightings to us. They usually arrive during the month of May and pack up and leave the of end of August.
SWIFTS can be observed from St.Peter and Paul Walkway in Ballon
On the side of the Ballon Playschool, you will notice SWIFT boxes and we hope that the SWIFTS will use them SOON.
Why not take notes and pictures of the days you can spot them? Evening time is usually the best time.
Put your observations up on Ballon Improvement Group Facebook Page.
The SWIFT is sooty brown all over, but against the sky, it appears black. It has long, scythe-like wings and a short, forked tail. You could mistake it for a Swallow, but the easiest way to tell them apart is to remember that SWIFTS do not bend their wings while flying. It’s also impossible to see them land – their nesting places are hidden away in roofs, and they fly in and out very quickly. SWIFTS have an unusually long lifespan for a bird – some can live to the age of 21!
Unlike Swallows, SWIFTS never perch. You might see screaming parties of them. SWIFTS are superb fliers and spend almost the whole of their lives on the wing. They land only to breed – they even sleep on the wing!
4/5/23
Hi,
The Old School
Ballon
Scarecrow Comp Application Form 23
27/4/23
See local artist Ciara Chapman in the link below
info@ciarachapman.com
www.ciarachapmanillustration.
www.mychronicpaindiary.com
26/4/23
An Taisce anti-litter event is now in progress
Thanks to the civic-minded volunteers who played their part. Much more to do, though.
Thanks to Zeraffa’s Centre for the warm welcome and refreshments
23/2/23
First seed sowing at Ballon Schools’ new Pollytunnel of 2023. Some wildflower seeds are being sown for later plantation into Ballon Village Gardens.
11/1/23