Local Notes: Ballina student's prizewinning artwork on display at exhibition.
Charlotte Greham is pictured with her parents and her prize-winning artwork at the opening of an exhibition of the top 42 winning artworks from the past two years of the Texaco Children's Art Competition being held at Strule Arts Centre, Omagh. In 2024, as a pupil at Breaffy National School, Ballina, Charlotte won first prize in the 12-13 year age category of the 70th Competition for her work entitled ‘Inspiration’.
Ardagh.
Officers and committee members of Ardagh GAA Club are set to review and analyse their activities over the past year when they hold their annual general meeting next Sunday, February 8. Proceedings get underway at 6pm in the community centre and all club members, players, parents and supporters are all cordially invited to attend. Club officials will review a very successful year both on and off the pitch where their senior and underage structures had many successful achievements. Ardagh senior players clinched the Mayo senior league division 3 title by staving off the challenge of a much fancied Aghamore team in the final held at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park last July. Full marks to team manager Paul Moran and selectors Declan Kelly, Colm Mitchell; coach Sean Carey; stats Jack Strong and Sean O’Hora for their very valuable and productive input off the field. The hard working committee continued their ongoing ground and club developments with the main emphasis this year on the construction of a state-of-the-art gymnasium which is currently in the final stages of completion. It will be kitted with the most modern gym equipment which will be of great benefit to all players. Great work was also carried out on the club's main pitch during the year bringing the playing surface up to a high standard. Overall, a packed and very productive year to be reviewed.
Ardagh Community Players will present ‘The Sorcerer's Tale’ in Ardagh Community Centre from Friday, February 20 to Sunday 22 inclusive, with curtains up at 8pm. Admission on the door and more details to follow.
Mayo North Old Engine and Tractor Club will hold its annual dinner dance in Hiney's Upper Deck, Crossmolina, on Saturday, February 21. Tickets available from any committee member.
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Crossmolina.
There was no winner of Crossmolina Deel-Rovers GAA Club lotto jackpot on Saturday night, January 24, in Hineys, when the numbers drawn were 12, 17, 29 and 32. Two punters matched three numbers; Aidan O’Malley, Keenagh and Fearghal Duffy, Abbeytown, Crossmolina, and they each win €75. The jackpot in the latest draw held on Saturday, January 31, was €3,450.
Best of 20 games 1st a tie Joe Ruddy and Des McDonnell, Patrick Kilroy and Richard Devers; 2nd Anthony Donnelly and Pakie Hefferon; 3rd a three way tie Paddy Finan and Liam Garvey, David McNamara and Dessie Heffernan, Martin Garrett and Jimmy Caden. Raffle winners were 1st Bernie Kilroy, 2nd Pakie Hefferon, and 3rd Martin Garrett. Hampers winners were; 1st Kyle McDonald and Anthony Donnelly, 2nd Liam Garvey and PJ McNamara.
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Ballycastle.
A new exhibition in the Ballinglen Gallery "The Fluidity of Interconnection" by Maria May opened on January 30 and will be on view until March 15.
The Fluidity of Interconnection is an inquisitive search for belonging, expressed through mixed media, stitching, poetry and collage. The work aims to act as a catalyst for dialogue and a joyful celebration of all life.
Congratulations to Tom McGee, last week's winner of €236 in the GAA 50/50 draw.
Save the date for the Cèide Coast Atlantic Run, Half Marathon and 10k, 2026, which will take place on Saturday, September 19, at 12 noon in Ballycastle, Co. Mayo.
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Bonniconlon.
Welcomed into God’s family were Fionn Christopher Durkan and Shay Anthony Kelly who were baptised in Bonniconlon Church recently.
The numbers drawn on Saturday, January 17, were 7, 17, 24 and 29. The €40 winners were; Jack & Toby Philips, Ballina; Michael Smyth, Ballina; Noelle and Holly, Killala.
Gerard Judge, Kilbride; and Maureen Glacken, Carracrum. The jackpot in the latest draw held on Saturday, January 31, was €12,800.
Notices for the parish bulletin can be emailed to cebonniconlon@gmail.com on or before each Wednesday.
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Lacken.
News items can be handed into the Failte Room by 10am on Thursday or phone 34130 or email tithecoistra@gmail.com.
Atlantic Care are urgently looking for caregivers in Killala and surrounding areas. Competitive rates of pay, flexible hours and support network. If you are interested contact Nollag on 094 9014028.
There was no bonus ball winner. There is numbers available by contacting Leo on 087 9163851.
