Local Notes: Conor Lynott, Moygownagh enjoys his day out at the Ploughing Championships with his dad and grandad.
Conor Lynott from Moygownagh at the Ploughing Championships on Wednesday, September 18 last. He was attending with his dad Ambrose and grandad Pete Munnelly, Crossmolina.
There was no winner of Crossmolina Deel-Rovers GAA Club lotto jackpot on Saturday night, September 14, when the numbers drawn were 6, 22, 32 and 35. Two punter’s matched three numbers Johnny and Claire Loftus, Creev, Castlehill; Ian Kelly, Freehen, Crossmolina, and they won €75 each. The draw took place in Cooney’s. The latest jackpot was €5,700.
A mini vigil will take place in the parish church Knock on Friday, September 27, at 8.30pm. Pass the word around
Congratulations to David and Ann Fox, Knockleggan, Crossmolina, who won €500 also to Liam and Regina Naughton, Kilmurraybeg, Castlehill, and Sean and Catroina Syron, Chapel Rd., Crossmolina, who each won €200 in the Mayo GAA Club Development draw in association with the Crossmolina Deel-Rovers Club on Saturday, September 14. The draw took place in Tooreen Hurling Club.
Nephin Valley Dads and Lad’s is an enjoyable social football outside the traditional competitive structures of the GAA. For those aged 40ish and older the emphasis is on the social interaction and enjoyment that only team sports can provide. It is a bit of craic so come along to help-out, for the chat or get fit. New faces and outside surrounding Crossmolina GAA club players also welcome. Training resumed in Crossmolina GAA Astro Turf on October 16, from 8-9pm. Contact Mike Gallagher for more information 087 9778673.
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There was no jackpot winner on September 18, when the numbers drawn were; 7, 10, 11 and 15. Consolation prizes went to Michael Jordan, Linda O'Dowd and Ann Marie Bourke. The jackpot this week is €7,700. Tickets are sold locally.
Templemary NS Killala are having their annual clothes collection. It will run until Friday, September 27. The collection drop-off point is Killala Post Office between the hours of 9am and 5.30pm, Monday to Friday only. Please use the double doors beside the post office front door. Mens, ladies and childrens clothes are all welcome as are paired shoes (tied together), handbags, hats, scarves, belts and soft toys. All donations are all greatly appreciated.
Bingo continues in Killala Community Centre every Wednesday night at 8.30pm. The pool is €1,100 on 51 numbers.
Killala Community Centre annual tickets are now on sale. No need to ever miss a draw again. Buy your annual ticket for just €90 and have your name in the draw every week. For more information please contact the office at 096 32166.
The death took place during the week of Marie Regan, Ennaghbeg, Killala. Her funeral was from Lynns Funeral Home on Tuesday evening to Killala Parish church and buried in Killala cemetery after 12noon Mass on Wednesday. May she rest in peace.
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News items can be handed into the Failte Room by 10am on Thursday, phone 34130 or email tithecoistra@gmail.com.
Thank you to all involved in the Harvest Thanksgiving Mass last weekend. A special word of thanks to all the school children who took part, to those who contributed to the beautiful display and made the celebration so special.
Lacken Tractor Run returns on Sunday, October 6, with registration at The Fáilte Room beside Lacken Church at 11am. It promises to be a great day with special guest Garron Noone helping to get the show on the road. A children’s convoy will lead the way. All are welcome to come and enjoy.
Congratulations to Michael Jackson, Lacken Hill and Maggie Bonner, Ballycastle, who were married in Ballycastle Church last weekend. They are both wished good health and happiness in the years ahead.
Musculoskelatal Therapy Mayo offers injury assessment, diagnosis treatment and rehabilitation from the comfort of your own home by Certified Athletic Therapist Declan Golden who can be contacted on 086 8602352 or email declanmskmayo@gmail.com.
The bonus ball winner last week was Mary Munnelly. There are numbers available for bonus ball, and if interested contact Leo on 087 9163851.
St. Vincent de Paul Ballina are looking for volunteers to assist in their shop in Ballina such as donation sorters, till operators, merchandisers, shop floor assistants and social media assistants. Contact Peter on 085 8759460 or 096 72905 for further details.
The clothes collection is still ongoing at the community centre and they can be left in the alleyway at the side of the centre at any time.
Defibrillator contacts for Lacken: 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 it is 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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Moygownagh Ramblers will meet in Moygownagh Learning Forum on Thursday, October 3 and October 17, at 7.30pm. New members are welcome.
Jamies Knit Night continues on Thursday, September 26, at 7.30pm in the Learning Forum.
Tickets are available for a €5 entry per draw and options for either 3 or 6 months and a discounted yearly entry available via the klub-funder platform https://www.klubfunder.com/Club/Moygownagh/Ticketsales which the GAA have used down through the years for other fundraising ventures. There are also envelopes available in Moygownagh Community Centre and with club officers.
The Afterschool service is now up and running from 2-5.15pm at Dairias Day Care Centre, Moygownagh. Places are limited.
Due to popular demand the Activator Poles Exercise Programme has returned to Moygownagh Community Centre for 10 weeks and it commences today, Tuesday, September 24, at 1pm. This is a fun, sociable activity suitable for adults who are looking to improve their fitness and health in a social and supportive environment. The aim of the programme is to increase opportunities for adults to be more physically active, to participate in strength and aerobic based exercise. This programme is run by the Mayo Sports Partnership.
Poles have been developed by Canadian Therapists to promote balance and improve mobility. If people are interested in taking part in this programme and haven’t already done so, give your name to Stephanie at 087 6154318. There are 18 places available in total.
Hospice Coffee Morning will take place in Moygownagh Community Centre on Thursday, September 26, from 11am to 1pm. Share a cup of tea for a good cause. Every euro raised locally stays locally.
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The numbers drawn on September 14, were 8, 11, 13 and 24. There was no jackpot winner. The €40 prize winners were as follows: Roisin Cleary, Bonniconlon; Darren Judge, Carralavin; Olive Egan, Bonniconlon; Ann Judge, The Spires, Ballina; and Eileen Boyd, Knockroe, Bonniconlon. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on Saturday, September 21, was jackpot in the latest draw which was held on Saturday, September 21, was 14,300. Play on line at; www.bonniconlongaa.com.
Your prayers are requested for the happy repose of the soul of Kieran Foody of Kilfian, brother of Mary Loftus, Glenree, who was laid to rest recently. May he rest in peace.
The Relics of St Bernadette will be visiting the diocese on Saturday, October 5, and Sunday, October 6, in the Cathedral of the Annunciation and St Nathy as part of the pilgrimage of Ireland which continues until November 5.
On Saturday, October 5, at 3pm there is a welcoming liturgy, 4pm Rosary, 5pm Rosary, 6pm Mass with water gesture, 8pm candlelight procession, 9-11pm adoration/quiet prayer with an opportunity for confession concluding with night prayer and Benediction.
On Sunday, October 6, the Cathedral will open at 8am, 9.30am Rosary, 10am Mass and water gesture, 12 noon Stations of the Cross, 2pm rosary, 3pm healing ceremony with anointing of the sick and farewell.
A 6 week yoga course with Marie Loftus will commence on Thursday, October 26, in Bonniconlon Community Centre from 7-8pm. The cost is €80. Text Tracey on 086 3536477 to reserve your place as numbers are limited.
The HSE under the Slaintecare Healthy Communities initiative are offering a free stop smoking programme in Ballina starting on October 1 for 7 weeks from 2-3.30pm. We Can Quit is a free group based stop smoking programme, free nicotine replacement medication, group support and one to one support will be offered to all participants. For more information or to book a place contact Breda McNicolas on 087 4484711 or email brenda.mcnicholas1@hse.ie.
The Bonniconlon ICA will hold a coffee morning in Gala on Friday, September 27, from 11am-1pm in aid of hospice. All are welcome and all support will be greatly appreciated.
Notices for the parish bulletin can be emailed to cebonniconlon@gmail.com on or before each Wednesday.
