Local Notes: Construction of Knockmore Foxford Boxing Club well underway.
Roddy Gallager presents a cheque from Healing Waters Community Church to Knockmore Foxford Boxing Club secretary Billy Rice and coaches Pauline Dempsey and Michael Mc Tigue.
Knockmore.
The construction of the new Knockmore/Foxford club (KFC) gym is now well under way. The main contractors Clydesdale construction is estimating the gym will be completed in early April. The club are hopeful of staging a tournament in the premises before the end of the current boxing season. Alan Foley completed his IABA coaching course recently and is the latest edition to the now seven person coaching team in the club. The club held a successful bucket collection during Christmas week. A generous donation from Healing Waters Community Church was presented by Roddy Gallagher to KFC coaches. The club are grateful to the families that helped make the collection a great success.The club have now set up a Gofundme page to help get the project over the final hurdle and fully completed. Any support will be greatly appreciated.
The numbers drawn on January 19, were 2, 8, 28, and 30. There was no jackpot winner. Season and weekly winners were PJ Flynn, Emer O’Hara, D Wall, Padraig Lake, Chris Walsh and Declan Hannick. Lucky dip winner was Claire Mary O'Boyle. The jackpot in the latest draw was €13,800.
The Sacrament of Confirmation will take place on Saturday, February 14, for the Rehins, Garracloon and Cloghans NS at 11am in Christ the King Church, Knockmore and on Saturday, February 21, for Currabaggan and Lisaniska NS’s also in Christ the King Church Knockmore at 11am.
Congratulations to Michael McHale, Carravaneen, who was presented with the award for 'Branch Member of the Year’ at the CCE Admiral Brown branches annual celebration concert held in the Moy Hotel recently. Michael was also presented with a Low A Whistle by his tutor Stephen Doherty on behalf of the branch. Well deserved Michael.
The numbers drawn last week were; 4 8, 9, 16. The €25 weekly winner was Sinead McHale. Thank you for supporting the school.
Classes continue for 6 weeks in the Centre in Knockmore on Tuesday evenings from 7-8.30pm. Learn to train your dog. There will be grooming tips; learn, train and have fun. Booking is essential. WhatsApp 087 1364691 or email ezzmare@hotmail.com.
Sympathy is extended to Fr Tony Kavanagh on the sad passing of his brother Joe, Corcoran Terrace and late of Garden Street, Ballina; to Bridgie Brogan, Runagry, Knockmore, on the sad passing of her brother Michael Murray, Castlebar; to the family of the late Gerrie DeCock, Holland and formerly of Gortnadreha; and to the family of the late Teresa Melia, Foxford, whose sudden death took place last week. May they all rest in peace.
All were saddened to learn of the passing of Benny Jordan, Rehins, Ballina. Benny passed away peacefully, following an illness on Saturday, January 24, surrounded by his family. His remains were removed to St Teresa’s Church, Rathduff on the following Wednesday for his 12 noon Requiem Mass. He was laid to rest afterwards in Cloghans Cemetery.
During his con-celebrated Mass Benny was remembered as a beloved dad, grandad, brother, friend, and neighbour. A true gentleman who was always kind and courteous. A exceptional teacher, brilliant mechanic and gifted engineer with an ability to inspire, encourage and bring learning to life. His encouragement and support guided many of his pupils to become teachers. His influence will never be forgotten by them.
Benny was blessed with the love and care extended him by his family especially in more recent times. A family that appreciated so much of his love, care and support given them especially since the passing of their mother Breege. May those many Memories help to support them during those very sad days.
Benny was pre-deceased by his beloved wife Breege, parents Michael and Sarah, infant daughter Margaret and sister Dolores and he is survived by his daughters Ursula and Siobhan, sons Vinny and Kevin, his much loved 13 grandchildren, his sister Louisa, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in -law, Fr. Sean and Seamus, sister-in-law Mary, nephews nieces, cousins and many friends to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. May his gentle soul now rest in peace.
