Local Notes: A great turnout at the Kilmovee GAA dinner dance
At the Kilmovee GAA Dinner Dance in Julians Lounge Midfield were from left, Shauna Golden, Heather Duncan, Joanne Regan, Leah McHugh, Anna Mai Regan, Hannah Moynihan, Ellen Henry, Mary Moynihan, Katelyn Regan and Linda Hanley. Pic James Hunt Photography.
Carracastle / Kilmovee Drama Group are staging John B Keane’s 2 act play ‘The Year of the Hiker’ in Carracastle Community Centre, on Friday, February 23 and Sunday, February 25, with all proceeds divided between Carracastle Community Centre and Scoil Íosa NS. There will be a raffle during the break.
It will also be staged in Kilmovee on Friday, March 1, and Saturday, March 2, with all proceeds being divided between Kilmovee NS and Kilmovee Swimming Pool. Doors will open at 7.30pm and the play will start at 8pm in both venues. The cost is €10 per adult and €5 per child and is payable at the door. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
The death took place of John Caulfield, Carralackey, peacefully on January 29, at his home. When news of the death of John spread through the locality it was met with shock and disbelief. John who was in his late 50’s was a very popular resident of his local community. He extended a warm welcome to all, local and visitor alike. John was a keen fisherman and was involved with the local clay pigeon shoot in past years. The practice of his faith was important to him. He loved to smoke and his favourite was the pipe. He was very interested in the history of his local area as the family connections of the local families was important to him.
John was predeceased by his beloved parents Michael Joe and Mary (nee Lavelle). Michael Joe the late father of John was a gifted traditional musician and singer as is his sister Ann-Marie Rooney and his nieces Alice, Emily and Sarah Rooney. John will be sadly missed by his family, his sister Ann Marie Rooney, brother-in-law Dominic, uncle Sean (Roscommon), aunt Nora (London), nieces Alice, Emily and Sarah, his relatives and many friends.
John reposed in The Kilgarriff Funeral Home, Ballaghaderreen, on Friday, February 2, and was removed to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kilmovee, arriving at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection was held on Saturday, February 3, at 12.30pm followed by interment in Naomh Mobhí Cemetery. May John rest in peace as sincere sympathy is extended to those bereaved by his passing.
Tommy Moran is organising a pilgrimage to Medjugorje. For further information contact Tommy Moran on 086 081 5635.
Bingo is held in Kilmovee Community Centre on Sunday evenings at 8.30pm. The jackpot is €600 on 46 calls or less, the house lotto is €400 on 4 correct numbers. The 50/50 draw with a guaranteed weekly winner is also available.
Volunteers are urgently required to help keep the shop open. The community loves the shop and it is a great place to chat. Sadly it is not possible to keep the doors open without help from volunteers so if you have a few spare hours regularly could you help out. Contact Siobhan on 087 228 83012.
Life after a bereavement can feel very lonely. Trained facilitators conduct a weekly Bereavement Support Meeting at the Family Centre, Knock Shrine, each Wednesday at 11am. There is also a special meeting for bereaved partners / spouses on the first Thursday of each month at 11am. No appointments are needed. For further information, contact Monica Morley on 094 937 5320.
A choir workshop will be held in Tubbercurry Parish Church on February 21, at 8pm. The workshop will be led by Una Nolan, Director of Music at Knock Shrine.
The death took place of Liam Brennan, Glann, Charlestown, on January 25, peacefully at the Mayo Hospice, Castlebar. Liam is sadly missed by his loving family his wife Maura, children Mairéad, Peter, Hilary, Enda, Liam, and Adrian his beloved grandchildren Jack, Séan, Conor, Dylan, Aishling, Hazel, and his the extended family, neighbours and friends. Liam reposed in the Horkan Funeral Home, Charlestown, on Friday, January 26, followed by removal to St James' Church, Charlestown, arriving at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection was held on Saturday, January 27, at 12 noon, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. May Liam rest in peace as deepest sympathy is extended to all who are bereaved.
Fleadh Cheoil Mhaigh Eo will take place in Westport on the weekend of May 10-12. Fleadh entries are now open and can be downloaded on the Mayo Comhaltas website. Please return entry forms to your branch secretary. https://mayocomhaltas.weebly.com/entry-forms-fleadh-rules-and-guidelines.html.
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The death took place on February 10, at University Hospital, Sligo, of Justin Henry, The Fairgreen, Gurteen, and formerly of Leixlip, Co Kildare. He was predeceased by his father Justin, his mother Margaret and brother Alan. Justin was a well-liked and popular member of the community. He was in ill health for a long time and he will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Justin’s remains reposed at O'Dowd's Funeral Home, Gurteen, on Wednesday evening, February 14, and Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated in St Patrick's Church, Gurteen, on Friday with burial afterwards in Gurteen Cemetery. Sincere sympathy is extended to his brothers Garrett, Shane and Barry, nieces Saoirse and Lily, nephew Connor, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, neighbours and many friends. May he rest in peace.
First Holy Communion will be held in Gurteen Church on Sunday, May 12.
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be held on Sunday, April 28, with Bishop Paul Dempsey for thirty nine candidates in Gurteen.
Bingo is held in Gurteen Hall every Friday night at 8pm, with a jackpot of €3700 in forty nine calls or less. The lotto raffle jackpot is €350 and there is also a 50/50 split. Support is greatly appreciated.
The winner of the Eastern Harps 50/50 draw on February 12 with a jackpot of €717 was Sharon Conlon, Gurteen. The three vouchers to celebrate St Valentine's Day were won by Phil McCormack, Cloonloo €150 Castlecourt Hotel; Dapper Duck €50 voucher was won by Fidelma Horan, Gurteen and €50 Crossbar voucher went to Tara Hosey, Chaffpool, Tubbercurry. The club is very appreciative of all the support throughout the year.
The pilgrimage to Medjugorje will be from Wednesday, October 9 until 16 and will be going direct from Knock to Mostar to Medjugorje. Fr Frank O'Grady and Fr Michael lfiora will accompany the group. The cost will be €855 sharing. For more information contact Yvonne Igoe at 087 4170959.
The numbers drawn in the Gurteen Celtic lotto which was held on Sunday night, February 11, were 8, 9, 12 and 13. The winner of the €7,800 was Eamonn Finn, Clonsilla, and the €50 winner was Madaline O'Donoghue, Townaghbrack. Well done Eamonn.
The latest lotto which was held on Sunday, February 18, had a jackpot of €3,000 in O'Dowd's, Monasteraden. The Gurteen Celtic club is most appreciative to all the people who take part in their lotto each week.
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Ballaghaderreen are happy to announce that their HeArt4U calendar for 2024 raised €2400 for the Irish Cancer Society.
The calendar, full of the heart canvases they made as gifts for people to find in public places, was dedicated to Kathleen Harford and Mary Caulfield, two members of the group who died of severe illness. The calendar was sold in 9 outlets in Ballaghaderreen. It was also distributed around Ireland and shipped to England, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, and America.
The art group expresses a huge thank you to everyone who supported their fundraiser: the people who pre-bought calendars or donated the money to make the printing possible, the Print Depot, the shop keepers who generously gave space and time to sell the calendars, and the general public who bought them.
Jason Jenkinson, Fundraising Officer from the Irish Cancer Society, was impressed by the success. His comments were: ‘This is absolutely fantastic! Community Art Group Ballaghaderreen can be very proud of themselves. We are very grateful for the support. Along with other vital services, it is helping to provide our National Cancer Helpline, our Night Nurses, and our Cancer Research. It was a pleasure to work with the art group.’ Community Art Group Ballaghaderreen will continue with their work on the heart canvases so that they can distribute them again in the future.
Join a fascinating talk about Irish design with woodturner and lecturer Ambrose O'Halloran at 3pm on Sunday, February 25, at the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co Mayo. Discover the story of how a simple bowl, designed by Kilkenny Design Workshops in the late 1960s, led to a reimagining of the traditional skill of woodturning and its resurgence in modern crafting in Ireland. This is a free event. Booking is required. Email BookingsCountryLife@museum.ie or telephone 094 90 31751.
Anam Cara Mayo, the organisation that supports bereaved parents will meet Wednesday, February 28, at 7.15pm in the TF Royal Hotel, Castlebar, Co Mayo. This event is free and open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or whether their death was recent or not. They also offer an online support service too. Contact info@anamcara.ie or 085 2888 888 for any queries.
A meeting of the Mayo Stoma Support Group will be held on Thursday, February 22, at 7pm, in the Ellison Hotel, Castlebar. Contact JJ on 087 2300580 if attending.
