Local Notes: Ardagh and Killala Gun Club present cheque to Mayo/Roscommon Children's Hospice.
Pádraic Traynor, chairman of Ardagh Gun Club, presenting a cheque on behalf of Ardagh and Killala Gun Clubs to Frank Mulvihill of Mayo/Roscommon Hospice for the Children's Hospice, following a recent charity clay shoot held at Ardagh Shooting Grounds. Left to right-Jimmy O'Donnell (chairman Killala Gun Club), Pádraic Traynor, Frank Mulvihill, Jimmy Flynn (Ardagh Gun Club), and Dennis O'Connell (Killala Gun Club). Pic Orla Walsh.
There was no winner of Crossmolina Deel-Rovers GAA Club lotto jackpot on Saturday, March 21, in Hiney’s when the numbers drawn were 3, 4, 19 and 24. No punter matched three numbers and three tickets were drawn; Frank Hefferan, Rakestreet, Crossmolina; Michael Griffin, Mullingar; Peter and Loretta Gill, Mullenmore, Crossmolina and they won €50 each. The jackpot in the latest draw held on March 28, was €4,650.
Best of 20 games 1st Patrick Kilroy and Richard Devers, 2nd a tie Jimmy Caden and Martin Garrett, Liam Garvey and Vincent Crowley, 3rd Paddy Finan and Anthony Granaghan. Raffle winners were; 1st Breege McNamara, 2nd Martin Garrett and 3rd Tom O’Malley. Hampers were won by 1st Frank McDonnell and Pakie Hefferon, 2nd Darragh Sheridan and Mary Keane.
Volunteers are needed for Foroige in Crossmolina and surrounding areas. If you are interested in supporting a young person, mentoring is an enjoyable way to spend your time and have a positive impact in a young person’s life. Foróige Mentoring Programme is seeking volunteers in your community. Call or WhatsApp Mary on 086 047 1420 to express your interest in volunteering and to hear more information on the recruitment process.
Step it Out social dancing will be held in Crossmolina on Sunday, April 12, from 7-9pm with dancing to Carmel McLoughlin.
On Tuesday, March 31, Mass of Chrism will be held in St Muredach’s Cathedral, Ballina, at 6.30pm; Wednesday, April 1, Stations of the Cross in Crossmolina at 7pm; Holy Thursday, April 2, Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper in Crossmolina at 8pm; Good Friday, April 3, Liturgy of the Passion Crossmolina at 3pm, Liturgy of the Passion Keenagh at 5pm, Stations of the Cross, Eskeragh at 12 noon, and Stations of the Cross Kilmurry at 12 noon; Holy Saturday, April 4, Easter vigil in Kilmurry at 6pm, and Crossmolina at 8pm and confessions at 12 noon; Easter Sunday, April 5, Mass in Eskeragh at 9am, Keenagh at 10.15am and Crossmolina at 11.30am.
As we accompany Jesus through these highs and lows of Holy Week, we are meant to find ourselves in his life and to see Christ in our life too. Each year we read the exact same readings, and yet, we don’t read them the same way. Why? Because although the stories from Scripture don’t change, we ourselves are not the same people reading them. Since last year’s Holy Week, we’ve had a whole year of growth and change and new joys and sorrows. There may be a piece of this familiar story that we hear in a different way, a new insight that we gain, a new way that this time in Jesus’s life resonates with our own life.
Cycle, Walk and Talk takes place on April 12, at 12.30pm. It is hoped to get children and parents to do a 10km route; walk is the Convent loop. Any funds raised will go towards a 2nd picnic bench on the Convent loop.
Crossmolina National School Bake Sale will be held in the Town Hall on April 4 and 5 after Mass. The organisers will be serving tea and coffee if people want a cuppa and a chat. Competition entries welcome for: Best Tasting Treat; Best Decorated; Best Look Alike with judging to take place on April 4.
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Holy Week ceremonies in Ardagh Church are as follows: Holy Thursday, Mass of the Last Supper at 8pm followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 10.30pm. Good Friday, Liturgy of Our Lord's Passion at 3pm which is also a day of fast and abstinence. Holy Saturday, Blessing of Easter candle and holy water at 8.30pm, and finally, Easter Sunday Mass will be celebrated by parish priest, Fr Pat Munnelly at 11am.
Ardagh National School is currently accepting applications for pupils for the 2026/27 school year. Parents/guardians may contact the school at ardaghnationalschool@gmail.com or by phone on 096 71559 to request an information pack. Knockanillo National School is also accepting applications for the school year. Full details by contacting the school on 096 72128 for enrolment forms.
Parish Priest, Fr Pat Munnelly, will undertake his monthly house calls to parishioners tomorrow, Wednesday, April 1, starting at 11am. Parishioners are asked to note the change of day and date.
Parishioners are urged to return their Trocaire Lenten Boxes on Holy Thursday/Good Friday to Ardagh Church.
Parish priest, Fr Pat Munnelly and members of Ardagh Pastoral Council, extend Easter greetings to everyone both at home and abroad.
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Knockmore GAA presents Songo Bingo on Easter Sunday night, April 5, in the Great National Hotel, Ballina. It promises to be a great night for young and old. Tickets costing € 25 are on sale in the clubrooms, Corcoran's shop, the club bar and from committee members. A most enjoyable night is assured with prizes galore to be won.
Special thanks and well done are extended to the children from Lisaniska NS who played traditional music after 11am Mass in Christ the King Church, Knockmore, on St Patrick 's Day and to Fiona McHugh's dancers who also performed. Congratulations to all involved.
Congratulations to Fr Brendan Hoban on his new book 'For the Record' and to the publisher Padraig Corcoran. It is a beautiful edition that traces nine centuries of history and tradition in the Killala Diocese. Limited copies are available in the Parish Office, Ballina, costing €20.
The numbers drawn last week were 3, 18, 31 and 34. Weekly winners were Pat Kelly and Brendan Coyne. Season ticket winner was Frances Reape.
The numbers drawn on March 16, were 16, 18, 21 and 33. Weekly and season winners were; Mary Bourke, P Brogan Jr, Megan McDonagh, Carmel McLoughlin, Cian Horgan and Nathan Coldrick. Lucky dip winner was Alma Connick.
The numbers drawn last week were 3, 7, 17 and 20. The €25 weekly winner was Olivia Timlin.
A sincere thank you from Sr Breeda, Medical Missionaries of Mary, Drogheda for all the used stamps passed in to the Church in Knockmore and received by them. They are a great source of income for their Missionary work with the poor in Kenya. Every stamp collected is of value and much appreciated.
Congratulations to Amy O'Boyle, daughter of Martina and Sean O'Boyle Tavanaghmore, Knockmore and John Gibbons, who were married in a beautiful cermony in Christ the King, Church, Knockmore on Saturday, March 14. The ceremony was performed by Fr Michael Reilly PP, Knockmore, and was attended by a large number of family, relatives and friends many of whom travelled long distances to be present for the occasion.
Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Ivy Matterson (nee McAndrew), Rosscahill, Galway and formerly of Runagry and Harrow, Middlesex, UK, whose death took place last week. Her Requiem Mass was celebrated in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Mulranny, on Thursday, March 19, and she was laid to rest afterwards in the nearby cemetery.
Ivy was beloved wife of Michael and mother of Philomena, grandmother to Jarlath and Ciara and sister of Michael, Gertrude and Bridget, a mother-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend and will be dearly missed by all of them.
Ivy was predeceased by her parents Paddy and Bridget McAndrew, her sister Mary, brothers Johnny, Tommy, Peter, Martin and Vincent. May she now rest in peace.
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Easter ceremonies are as follows: Holy Thursday, Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper in Belderrig at 6pm and Ballycastle at 8pm; Good Friday, Celebration of the Lord's Passion in Belderrig at 6pm and Ballycastle at 3pm, Stations of the Cross in Ballycastle Church at 12noon on Good Friday; Holy Saturday, Easter Vigil in Belderrig at 7pm and Ballycastle at 8pm; Easter Sunday, Mass in Belderrig at 10am and Ballycastle at 11.30am.
The death occurred last week of Brian Walsh, 35 Seaview, Ballycastle, and Glenurla, Ballycastle. He was predeceased by his dad Anthony. Sympathy is extended to his fiancèe Katy, son Brian, daughter Cora, mother Margaret, siblings Susan (Garvin), Maura (Healy), Anthony, Declan, Cathriona and John, nieces, nephews, aunties, uncles, extended family, neighbours and his many friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Thank you to all who donated and to all who helped in any way on Daffodil Day in Ballycastle. The amount raised was €2,278.
A yearly fundraising initiative to support Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association will be held in the Community Hall Ballycastle on Sunday, April 12, from 12 noon-3pm - 'Drink tea for MND". If you can't make it on the day you can to donate to this worthy cause:
https://drinkteaformnd.ie/fundraiser//chrissietigheannehealy.
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Your prayers are requested for the happy repose of the souls of Jimmy Rafter, Bofield and Sarah Ellis (née Ginty), Ardnaree, Ballina, daughter of Laurence and the late Mary Ginty, Carralavin. May they rest in peace.
Bonniconlon Village Enhancement is currently welcoming new volunteers. Contact Siobhan on 087 612 9678 for details.
The numbers drawn in the lotto held on March 21, were 17, 22, 28, 36. €40 prizewinners were Ann McKenzie, Carracrum; Shay McDonnell, Carralavin; Breege Igoe, Culleens; Stephen Crean, Culleens; and Paddy Ruane.
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Moygownagh GAA annual 25 Drive will be held on Good Friday, April 3, in Moygownagh Community Centre with €1000 in prizemoney.
Moygownagh Community Games committee thank everybody for supporting the recent church gate collection for Mayo Community Games.
Moygownagh Connect Cate are holding a craft evening with Jamie in the Learning Forum on Thursday, April 30, at 7.30pm.
Moygownagh Women’s Group meeting will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, April 1, in the Learning Forum at 8pm.
