Local Notes: Ballycastle Athletic Club take part in the Beach Clean 2026.
In County Mayo, almost 400 volunteers removed an estimated 2.3 tonnes of marine litter with clean-ups taking place in various locations during the Beach Clean 2026. Among them were twenty locals, including five children and a baby, joined Ballycastle Athletics Club on their local beach in the sunshine.
There was no winner of Crossmolina Deel-Rovers GAA Club lotto jackpot on Saturday night, September 26, in Sticks Bar, when the numbers drawn were 11, 20, 25 and 32. There was no match three numbers and three tickets were drawn Laura Judge, The Boreen, Crossmolina; Christopher Gallagher, Fairfield, Crossmolina; and Stephen Rowland, Deerpark, Crossmolina, and they each won €50. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on Saturday, October 3, was €8,700. Many thanks for your continued support.
Kilmurry card game is back for the winter season commencing on Thursday night, October 15, at 9 pm in the community centre with the usual good prizes, friendly atmosphere, and refreshments will served. All are very welcome.
Get some help to research your family tree with the Mayo Genealogy Group. Find out how to get started or get some tips and advice on taking the next steps with an existing project. Join the friendly members of the Mayo Genealogy Group at their next meeting, from 11am to 1pm, on Saturday, October 10, at the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life, in Turlough. This is a voluntary group brought together by a keen interest in genealogy. The members enjoy sharing their successes and pitfalls, collective experience and detective work to give other researchers a guiding hand. New researchers are welcome. No booking required.
Friends of Carmel are gathering at Holy Hill Hermitage (F91 CA24) on Saturday, October 17, from 10am-4pm. To book email friendsofcarmel@gmail.com.
The bereavement course presented by Monica Morley, broadcaster at Midwest Radio is due to commence Tuesday, November 3, at the Newman Institute. The cost of the course is €60 and will run for the 4 Tuesday nights in November. To book a place phone 096 72066 or email reception@newman.ie.
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All members of the community are welcome to join the Moygownagh Walking Group on Wednesday evenings at 8pm.Please wear high-vis.
Well done to the Moygownagh junior team on their win against Ballycroy recently. The final score was Moygownagh 2-7, Ballycroy 1-15. They now play Ballycastle.
Moygownagh gear is on sale again until October 11. It is ideal for training or even as birthday or Christmas gifts. Delivery will be by December.
A big thank you to everybody who supported the recent Hospice coffee morning held in Moygownagh Community Centre.
A public meeting by the Cooneal/Ardmoy Windfarm Action Group will be held on Friday, October 16, at 7pm in Moygownagh Community Centre to discuss the concerns regarding the pre planning application for 14 windturbines and a 50 MW battery storage in the community.
Set dancing classes are held in Moygownagh Community Centre every Tuesday night at 8pm. Lessons for beginners take place from 7.15 to 8pm and all are welcome. Contact Siobhan on 087 9528524 for further details.
If anybody has unwanted toys Darias Daycare would greatly appreciate any/all donations for morning sessions and afterschool sessions.
Adult Art classes are held in the Learning Forum Moygownagh Community Centre on Mondays at 2pm.
A beautiful nineteenth century replica of the Ardagh Chalice has gone on display at the National Museum of Ireland at Turlough Park, Co. Mayo. The silver chalice was made by silversmith Edmund Johnson in 1897-98. It is a replica of the Ardagh Chalice, which dates to the 8th century AD and is one of the greatest treasures of the early Irish Church. The design of the chalice is familiar to many as that of the Sam Maguire Cup, which is presented by the GAA to the winners of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. The Sam Maguire Cup is modelled on the Ardagh Chalice which is on public display in the National Museum of Ireland at Kildare Street, Dublin.
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The death occurred on September 20, of James Scott, Kilmaurs, Scotland and formerly of Ballykinlettra, Ballycastle. Predeceased by his brothers Sean and Michael. Sympathy is extended to his wife Pat, his daughters Ashling, Brenda and Siobhan and his son Noel, his siblings Eddie, Tom, Mary (Munnelly) and Gerry, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
The death occurred of John Tighe (Johnny) Lisbrin, Ballycastle. Predeceased by his wife Philomena, his brother Joe and his sister Mary Joe Clifford. Sympathy is extended to his sons Gerry, Donal and Sean, daughters-in-law Nessa and Melissa, grandchildren, brother Danny, sisters Nancy, Breege (Gardiner) and Margaret (Mooney), nieces, nephews, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, relatives and friends. May they both rest in peace.
There are some new classes starting in the community hall in October with Conversational Irish starting on Monday, October 12, from 6-7.30pm for 6 weeks and art classes are starting on Thursday, October 15, at 9.30am. Contact Kathleen on 086 0667192 or Samantha on 087 9432425 for further details.
A 6 week beginners beekeeping course will be held in the Cèide Coast Eco Campus Tom Rafter Room on Thursdays, October 8, 15, 22 and November 5, 12 and 19. All are welcome and no previous experience is needed. Contact Sharon on 087 7641202 or email sharonhorkan@mayonortheast.com for further information.
Congratulations to Rachel Healy, last week's winner of €212 in the GAA 50/50 draw.
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News items can be handed into the Failte Room by 10am on Thursday or phone 34130 or email tithecoistra@gmail.com.
Fr Harrison can be contacted on his mobile phone on 089 4940635 and Killala parish house on 096 32176 or email frmichaelharrison@gmail.com.
LBK walking group continue to meet every Monday and Thursday mornings at 10am. The Monday walks follow local coastal routes of approximately 5-6km offering a relaxed and enjoyable way to stay active while taking in the beauty of our local area. The Thursday Wanderers are a little more adventurous , exploring routes along the Killala Greenway, Kilcummin Head, Moygownagh and Ballycastle and scenic Glens, where they enjoy some of the most breathtaking views North Mayo has to offer.
Atlantic Care are urgently looking for caregivers in Killala and surrounding areas. They offer competitive rates of pay, flexible hours and support network. If you are interested contact Nollag on 094 9014028.
The bonus ball winner last week was Michael Connor. There are numbers available. Contact Leo Loughney on 087 9163851 for further details.
The information centre in Bohernasup, Ballina is open in the community. They provide options, support and guidance for individuals and their families experiencing mental health difficulties. The information centre provides a confidential sign posting service and the drop in service is open Monday to Wednesday from 9.30am to 4pm. Call 096 71492 for further details.
The West Doc telephone number is 0818 360 000. West Doc has moved from St Joseph’s Hospital to Ballina Primary Care Centre, Kevin Barry St. F26P6P1 beside Dr Moffit’s surgery.
Defibrillator contacts for Lacken are Teresa Kelly 086 6699859, Marie Kelly 085 2800557, Enda Rooney 086 311 9312, Adrienne Loughney 087 6464694, Tara Loughney 086 2099358, Katherine Hickey 083 4838849, Ann Loughney 087 6314067, Aine Lavin 087 1238497, Jackie Jackson 086 8755957, Ann Marie Walsh 087 2104367. Defibrillators are located at the Enterprise Centre, Banagher F26K2V4 and the Fáilte Room F26TR82 beside Lacken Church.
Killala Community Text Alert Scheme is up and running. The procedure is if you notice any suspicious activity, you ring the Gardai on 096 20550 and they will decide if it warrants a text being sent to the scheme. If you are not already signed up it’s not too late, call to the community centre and fill up a form.
Killala Community Council (Newstart) Ltd are running a Meals on Wheels service for Killala and surrounding areas. They aim to provide nourishing quality meals at an affordable price to any senior citizen who signs up. The meals will have two courses and can be collected or delivered). Orders can be taken up to 11.30 am each day. This service is available to anyone over 60 years or recovering from illness. If interested contact 096 32992/32484.
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A vacancy has arisen on the Bofield/Bonniconlon Community Employment Scheme for a general operative and reference number is 2472413. Department of Social Protection criteria applies. For further details contact the Intreo office, Ballina for more information.
The children's choir appeals to any child who would like to play a role in their monthly church liturgy to sit in the company of the choir. This will enable other roles, other than singing or music, to be assigned to a child such as Prayers of the Faithful, Readings, bringing up of the offertory gifts etc. Choir practice is held every Tuesday evening at 8pm. For more information on practice, contact Aisling on 087 990 3536.
Bonniconlon Post Office has the following services on your doorstep; deposit account (free to open- must have PPS no and identification); banking with AIB and BOI; Passport Express. Thank you for your continued support.
The numbers drawn in the Bonniconlon lotto which was held on Saturday, September 26, for a jackpot of €17,900 were 1, 12, 20 and 36. There was no jackpot winner and the €40 prizewinners were; Kirsty Quinn, Kilgarvin; Lauren, Aoife and Jessica McCann, Stonepatrick, Roscommon; Aoife Mangan, Behy Beg, Ballina; Louise Lacken, Greenhills, Ballina; and Lisa McHale, online. The jackpot in the draw which was held on Saturday, October 3, was €18,050.
Notices for the Parish Bulletin can be emailed to cebonniconlon@gmail.com on or before each Wednesday.
