Kilkelly Kilmovee Book launch at Ireland West Airport
At Kilkelly Kilmovee book launch at Ireland West Airport were from left, Kay Keane, Joe Henry, Marian Henry and Michael Moffatt. Pic James Hunt Photography.
Join Salvador Ryan, Professor of Ecclesiastical History at St Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth, for a festive journey exploring the origins of Christmas traditions. This talk takes place at 3pm on Saturday, December 2, at the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, Turlough Park, Castlebar. People are so familiar with elements of the Christmas story, and the traditions which developed from it, that we can almost take them for granted. But where did these traditions come from? Some are very ancient while others are relatively recent. Find out more at this interactive event. Admission is free but booking is required. Telephone the bookings office on 094 90 31751 or email educationtph@museum.ie.
Community Art Group Ballaghaderreen have made a calendar for 2024 full of hearts in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. It is for sale for €8 in nine shops in Ballaghaderreen.The images come from the 10x10 cm canvases the art group made for their HeArt4U project. They were displayed during the Ballaghdream Festival this summer. Now, the canvases have been wrapped in cellophane and are being distributed in Ballaghaderreen and further afield for people to find and take home. With the calendar, even more people are able to enjoy them. The shops are BB hair, Brian Mulligan's, First Class Office/School Supplies, Imelda Towey's, Michael Mulligan's, Molloy’s Pharmacy, Newsround, Padraig Mulligan's and SuperValu. The calendar makes a lovely Christmas present and the proceeds go to a good cause.
The Shine a Light Tree lighting ceremony will take place on December 3, at 6pm across from the entrance to Knock Shrine on Main Street. The tree will be adorned with thousands of lights illuminating thoughts and memories of loved ones. You may record a memory of your loved one in the online Book of Treasured Memories. Of course, they are continuing the traditional method too, you can do this by purchasing a card in the Hospice shops, pharmacies in Mayo and Roscommon and by calling 094 93 88 666.
Shine a Light for someone special living or dead who you are thinking of this Christmas and support Mayo Roscommon Hospice Palliative Care Services. The Ecumenical Service will take place on the third Sunday in January. The service is a remembrance service to commemorate all our friends and loved ones who we have purchased cards for during the Shine a Light campaign. It is a very special event and worthwhile experience. Mayo Roscommon Hospice look forward to meeting you all on the day. Please sponsor a light on the tree for €5.
The annual general meeting of Ballaghaderreen GAA Club will take place in The Clubhouse on Sunday, November 26, at 3 pm.
The Ballaghaderreen GAA club 50/50 draw took place on Sunday, November 12, in The Fiddlers Elbow. The jackpot of €555 was won by Mary Cafferkey, Sligo Road and the seller was Saturday night team. Tickets can be purchased at various outlets in the town.
The editorial committee of ‘Echoes of Ballaghaderreen’ has commenced work on this year’s paper and welcomes articles, notices, reports, poetry, photographs and advertisements for inclusion. Email articles as word documents and photographs in jpg format to echoesballaghaderreen@gmail.com or phone 087 6765508. Material for the paper may also be handed into The Presbytery or to Toweys, Main Street.
Remember a loved one living or deceased this Christmas by sponsoring a light on the tree at Knock Shrine. Shine a Light cards are available in local chemists or from Kathleen Rushe on 087 4156033 at a cost of €5 each. Christmas card packs are also available for €6 for a pack of 12 cards.
The death took place suddenly at his home on November 7, of James King, Castlerea Road, Ballaghaderreen. His remains reposed at The Kilgarriff Funeral Home on Friday, November 10, with removal to The Cathedral of the Annunciation and St Nathy on Saturday, November 11, for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon celebrated by Fr Paul Kivlehan, Administrator, St. Nathy’s Cathedral assisted by Fr Dan O’Mahoney. Music was supplied by Carmel McLoughlin. Burial took place in Kilcolman Cemetery immediately afterwards.
James was pre-deceased by his mother Dolores and will be sadly missed and remembered by his father John, brother Jonathon, sister Fiona Brady, Stamullen, brother-in-law Barry, niece Cara, nephew Rian, aunt Catherine, his relatives, neighbours and many friends to whom we offer deepest sympathy. May he rest in peace.
The Soccer Club 50/50 weekly draw took place on Tuesday, November 14, at the Community Park Clubhouse. The jackpot of €210 was won by Michael Waldron, Frenchpark and the seller was Newsround. Next draw takes place on Tuesday, November 21, at Community Park Clubhouse. Ballaghaderreen FC thank all who support the weekly draw, also all the premises and outlets that sell the tickets for the weekly draw. Tickets are available at the usual outlets around the town.
The death took place peacefully at his home on November 7, of Joe Duffy, Clooncarra, Kilmovee, Ballaghaderreen. His remains reposed at his home on Wednesday, November 8, last with removal at 6.30pm to The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kilmovee, arriving for 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated by Fr Joseph Gavigan PP, Kilmovee, on Thursday morning last at 11am assisted by Fr Vincent Sherlock followed by burial afterwards in Naomh Mobhi Cemetery.
Joe will be sadly missed by his wife Loretta, children Joanne, Nuala, Michael, Bronagh, Bernice and Declan, his grandchildren Dervla, Fintan, Aodhan, Roan, Alex, Kamaron, Aileen, Emma, Ryan, Mark, his nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends to whom we offer deepest sympathy. May he rest in peace.
North West STOP is holding their annual general meeting on November 17, at The Mayflower, Drumshambo at 7pm. Guest speakers and light refreshments on the evening. All are welcome.
A fundraising concert for Victim Assistance Charity that supports victims of crime and trauma in Ireland will be held in The Basilica, Knock Shrine on December 1. Tickets are available from Mary McNicholas, Victim Assistance Head Office, Aiden St, Kiltimagh. Phone 094 9000 251 or 086 3938871. Cost of tickets is €30.
Brusna Voluntary Community Development Association 50/50 draw continues weekly outside the Brusna Inn Shop at 9.30pm on Sunday evening. Envelopes are available from the shop and in various outlets in town or committee members. Contact 086 0777197 or 087 64504l7.
The Christmas Craft Fair is back again this year and will be held at Carracastle Community Centre on Sunday, November 26, from 10am to 2pm, featuring a wide range of handmade presents, baked goods and local crafters. If you would like to have a table on the day, contact Trevor at 089 4463487 to book your place.
Patrick Feeney and his band will perform a Gospel concert in St Patrick’s Church, Gurteen, on November 26, at 8 pm. Tickets are €25 from The Coleman Music Centre www.colemanirishmusic.com or by contacting 07l 9l82599.
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The death took place of Joseph Duffy, Clooncara, Kilmovee, (better known to all as Joe) on November7, peacefully at home. Joe was born in 1934 the youngest of a family of six, born to Catherine and Michael Duffy. Following his formal education Joe took up employment with the ESB in Ballaghaderreen and was employed for 38 years with the company.
Joe married the love of his life Lorretta in August 1968 and together they raised a family of six children, daughters Joanne, Nuala, Bronagh and Bernice, sons Michael and Declan. Joe was a very hard worker and dedicated to the needs of his wife and family, a keen farmer, an honest decent, highly respected gentleman who cared for all and to whom the practice of his faith was very important.
Joe reposed in his home on Wednesday, November 8, followed by removal to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kilmovee, arriving at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection was held on Thursday November 9, at 11am with interment in Naomh Mobhí Cemetery.
May Joe rest in peace as deepest sympathy is extended to his wife Lorretta and family and also to all who mourn his passing.
Fr Joseph will celebrate a Novena of Masses for your deceased relatives and friends included in the November lists for the deceased. Envelopes are available in the churches. There will be a service for the deceased on Sunday, November 26, at 7pm in Kilmovee Church remembering all the deceased but remembering those who have gone to their eternal reward since November 2022.
The Kilkelly Kilmovee Parish Magazine committee extend thanks to everyone who attended the very successful launch of the 17th edition of the magazine at Ireland West Airport on Sunday, October 29. A massive crowd was in attendance and a great night was had by all. A special thanks was extended to the local businesses who sponsored the brilliant prizes in the raffle, to the musicians who entertained the crowd all evening, to everyone who helped out from selling the tickets to serving out the cake, to the hardworking management and staff of Ireland West Airport, to MC on the night, and finally the team from TV Ireland who recorded the evening. The launch will be broadcast on Ayozat TV Sky Channel 186 in December 2023.
The magazine is currently on sale in the local shops and it would make a lovely Christmas gift to send home or abroad this year.
The Christmas bingo will be held on December10, and the community dinner will be held on December 17. Full details on both events will be available shortly.
