Local Notes: Collins Family, Fotish, Crossmolina switch on their Christmas Lights in memory of their sister Sandra Collins who disappeared on December 4, 2000.
The Collins Family, Fotish, Crossmolina pictured at the switching on of their Christmas Lights in memory of their sister Sandra Collins who’s disappearance occurred on the December 4, 2000. From left; David, Sarah, Bridie, Liam, Mary holding baby Dylan Joe, Shane and Patrick. This year all donations will go to Epilepsy Ireland Brainwave The Irish Epilepsy Association. Your support will be appreciated.
Ardagh GAA Club's very popular annual 5km run, jog or walk will be held on St. Stephen's Day and this year's event is dedicated to the memory of former player Diarmaid Farrell who sadly and unexpectedly passed away in early July. Registration will be at 10.30am with the 5km starting at 12 noon. Entry fee: €10 adult, €5 children and €20 per family. A donation will be made to this year's chosen charity, the very worthy Meals on Wheels, at Ballina Community Centre. Support greatly appreciated
Christmas confessions will be heard in Ardagh church this evening, December 23, commencing at 7.30pm. It is a special celebration of the Sacrament and there will be extra priests available and all are welcome.
Exercise to Music classes will commence in Ardagh Community Centre on Thursday, January 9, from 7-8pm. These classes are good fun and suitable for all ages and all abilities. Tea/coffee served afterwards. Subsidised by Mayo Sports Partnership for the month of January - Cost €5 per night (payable on the night) . A great start to 2025.
Ardagh GAA Club will hold its annual presentation night in Mickey O'Boyle's next Monday, December 30. Proceedings will kick off at 8pm with a packed agenda that includes Christmas draw, Player of the Year awards plus plenty of fun, entertainment and music to round off the club celebrations.
Ardagh GAA Club's final lotto draw of the year will take place next Monday night, December 30, during the club's annual awards presentation night in Mickey O'Boyle's with a jackpot of €4,700. Tickets from usual outlets or via club website www.ardaghgaaclub.com where you can access the lotto link.
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There was no winner of Crossmolina Deel-Rovers GAA Club lotto jackpot on Saturday, December 14, when the draw was held in Maughan’s. The numbers drawn were 2, 19, 28 and 35. One punter matched three numbers Seamus Clarke, Ballina, and he won €150. This jackpot in the latest draw which was held on Saturday, December 21, was €7,650. Many thanks for your continued support. Crossmolina Deel Rovers wish all their supporters of the Lotto a very happy Christmas and remind them to keep safe, they need your support.
Results of the game which was held last week are as follows:Best of 20 games 1st Dessie McDonnell and Joe Ruddy, 2nd a tie Sean and Helen Keane, Ray and Mary McNamara, 3rd Liz Clarke and Noel Granaghan. Raffle winners were; 1st Noel Ganaghan, 2nd Frank McDonnell, and 3rd Eric Deasy. Hampers were won by 1st Frank McDonnell and Breege McNamara, 2nd Ray McNamara and John Gilger. All at Kilmurry cards wish all their players a very Happy Christmas and thanks for all their support.
The National Pioneer Total Abstinence Association of the Sacred Heart is holding a Supporter's Draw for Pioneers and their Friends of the PTAA from January to June 2024. The draw will take place on the 3rd Wednesday of each month starting on January 15. This is the key fundraiser of the pioneers. The cost for the 6 draws is €40. Tickets are available by contacting Maeve Tierney, Crossmolina and Una Birrane, Moygownagh.
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Many fond Memories were recalled and tributes paid to the late Eileen McNicholas at her 12 noon Requiem Mass which was celebrated in the Church of Christ the King, Knockmore on Wednesday, December 11. The chief celebrant was Fr Murphy, PP from her native parish Kesh, in Ballymote, assisted by Fr Michael Reilly, Mons Sean Killeen, Fr Michael Flynn and Fr John Judge.
Eileen (nee McCormack) of Rinnmore, Knockmore and late of Culfadda, Ballymote, passed away peacefully surrounded by her beloved family on Sunday, December 8, following an illness. An illness which she bore with great patience and courage with the help, support and kindness of James, her husband and family. Eileen was daughter of the late Tom and Patricia McCormack and a member of a family of seven. Eileen loved her native parish and returned there regularly to visit family and friends and in more recent years to care for her late mother.
After attending Swinford boarding school Eileen left for the U.K to train as a nurse. After completing her training she returned home and took up a nursing position in Sligo General Hospital. After spending ten years there she went on to spend the next thirty years in intensive care nursing in Mayo General Hospital. It was there that Eileen was to excel with the love and care shown patients under her care.
Her kindness, compassion and expertise was to extend also to the care of family members, neighbours and friends.
Her work colleague in the hospital also spoke of Eileen’s cheerful manner and sense of humour coming to work each day. But for Eileen her first priority was always for family, her husband James and sons David and Jonathan and in more recent years her beloved grandchildren and family siblings.
The many special memories recalled and tributes paid for Eileen over the past weeks we hope in some way will be a consolation to her family at this time.
Deepest sympathy is extended to her family - her husband James, sons David and Jonathan, her beloved grandchildren Rowan and Cathal, her loyal sisters Sheila and Pauline and brother's PJ, Vincent and Christy, daughter-in-law Elaine, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours and friends. She was pre-deceased by her parents Tom and Patricia and sister Breeda. May her gentle soul now rest in peace.
The numbers drawn in the GAA lotto which was held on Saturday, December 14, were 1, 4, 20, and 27. There was no jackpot winner. Weekly winners were; Peter Scully and Willie Cosgrove. Season ticket winners were Shane O’Malley and Mary Reddington. Lucky dip winner was Declan Hannick. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on December 21, €10,000. Thank you for your continued support.
The numbers drawn on December 9, were; 12, 16, 19 and 33. There was no jackpot winner. €20 winners were; Gemma Reape, Bridget Brogan, Marie Mcloughlin, Darlington Herbert, Linda McHale and Assumpta McLoughlin. Lucky dip winner was Bernie Duffy. The jackpot in the draw held on December 16, was €5,100.
The numbers drawn last week were 6, 10, 12 and 16. There was no jackpot winner. €25 winner was Lorraine Healy. Your support is much appreciated.
A special Mass and anointing was held in Christ the King, Church, Knockmore on Tuesday morning, December 17, for the senior citizens. Refreshments were served afterwards in the centre. A special thank you to the parish council for organising same.
Please collect your used stamps over Christmas as they are valuable for the Medical Missionaries of Mary Missionaries work in Africa. Can be left in the porch of Christ the King Church Knockmore.
Christmas Eve Vigil Mass will be held in Rathduff Church on Tuesday, December 24, at 6.30pm and at 10am on Christmas Day.
Christmas Eve Vigil Mass in Knockmore Church will be held on Tuesday, December 24, at 8pm, and on Christmas Day a Children's Mass will be held at 9.30am and 11am Mass.
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Mass on Christmas Eve in St Bridget's Church, Ballycastle, will be held at 8pm and at 11.30am on Christmas Day.
Mass in Belderrig Church on Christmas Day is at 10am.
Wishing all readers a very Happy Christmas and good health and happiness in the New Year.
Congratulations to John Burke and PJ, last week's winners of the €187.50 in the GAA 50/50 draw
Join Ballycastle Athletic Club on New Year's Day for a festive run to kick off the New Year. Registration and start from Ballycastle Community Hall at 12 noon. Put on your Santa hat and be part of this joyful celebration. Please note this event is subject to suitable weather conditions.
Parish Party has been rearranged for Sunday, January 5, at 4pm in the community hall. Tickets are available from Donnelly's Village Store, John Burkes, Eilis 087 7936942 or Margaret 087 2857332.
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Carn National School held a very enjoyable Christmas Concert recently. A big thank you is extended to all the teachers and all who helped out.
Daria’s Daycare had a very special visitor at their Christmas Concert when Santa came to visit all the boys and girls.
Moygownagh GAA are having a fun match on St Stephen’s Day at 3pm with Moygownagh Odds v Moygownagh Even’s. All are welcome for a bit of fun.
Mid Killala Pioneer dinner dance will take place in Hiney’s Crossmolina on Friday, January 31, with music by Michael S and Clodagh Togher. Admission is €30. Tickets are available from Maeve Tierney, Crossmolina, Una Birrane Moygownagh and Phyllis McLoughlin Ardagh.
Another year of Rambling House events reached their conclusion on Thursday last. The tradition of Christmas wreath making was the year’s grand finale. The group thank individuals and groups who continually support them in what they set out to achieve. At Christmas time their thoughts are with the families of former Ramblers who passed away during the year - Sean Mitchell and Michael Mulligan. May they rest in peace.
Wishing each and everyone at home and abroad a very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.
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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.
Christmas Eve Mass will be held in Lacken at 7pm, Killala at 8.30pm and Cooneal at 5.30pm. Christmas Day Mass will be celebrated in Lacken at 10am, Killala at 11.30am, and Cooneal at 11am.
We wish all our readers a very happy and safe Christmas and peaceful New Year.
The bonus ball winner last week was Rebecca Fogerty. There are numbers available for bonus ball, if interested contact Leo on 087 9163851.
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 and the Failte Room 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 its not too late, call to the community centre and fill up a form.
