Local Notes: Corcoran family, Crossmolina, enjoy the North Mayo Minor A championship game in Knockmore.
Eoin Corcoran with his two sons Liam Clancy Corcoran and Páidí Corcoran. Liam was a player of the Crossmolina Minor team that won the Junction North Mayo Minor A Championship.
This was a fast flowing open contest between two teams looking for their opening win in the Mayo minor A championship at Josie Munnelly Park on Tuesday last. The hosts got off to the best possible start with a goal and a point from Joe Forry in the opening ten minutes. Josh Moyles pointed for Crossmolina, Kobe McDonald raised three white flags, and Dylan Flynn finished to the net after good inter play from the team. Conor Kavanagh pointed and just before the break Oisin Mulroy grabbed his sides second goal to give his side a one point advantage at the break 2-4 to 1-6.
Oisin Deane and Joe Reilly swapped points, Josh Moyles cracked home a goal after a great solo effort. Joe Forry and Patrick Garvey scored for the hosts and Kobe McDonald knocked over five points from all angles and distance in the end. Joe Forry and Harry McHale scored the all important last two scores to seal a two points win for the Mitchels. Crossmolina will now play Balla tonight Tuesday in St Tiernan’s Park. The final score was Castlebar Mitchels 3-11, Crossmolina 2-12.
The 66th Agricultural Show at the Crossmolina Community Grounds takes place on July 27. The committee are looking for more stewards to help for 2/3 hours on the show day. Tel. Grace 086 4086356 or Emma O85 2012915.
On Saturday, August 3, the Abbeytown/Abbeyview Residents Association are holding their Annual Family Fun Day from 1-5pm. Entry is free but donations will be welcome on the day. Children must be supervised at all times. For further information contact 087 1871522.
The Bofield CEE Seisiun 2024 for July and August will take place in The Great National Hotel, Ballina, starting at 8.30pm and continuing every Thursday, until August 22. There will be traditional Irish music, song, dance and storytelling sessions, featuring musicians from Bofield CCÉ, with musicians, singers, storytellers and dancers from across the Moy Valley and further afield. Contact Bofield CCÉ Facebook page or tel 086 1943687/ 087 2670478 for more information.
A vacancy for a Bus Escort role at Crossmolina National School (fixed-term contract is available from August 29, 2024 to June 25, 2025, term time only). 3 hours per day (total of 15 hours per week). Hours of work: morning: 8.30-9.30am; afternoons: approx. 2-4pm. Experience required and must be kind, caring, patient and work well with children; experience of working with children with special needs preferable, but not essential. Responsibilities are; accompany/supervise students with special needs on their journey to and from school. Salary: €13.40 per hour (paid fortnightly). Holiday hours paid at rate of 8% of hours worked. Holiday pay payable at Christmas and Easter. You can apply by email. Please include the following with application a short letter and names of 2 referees and their contact details.
Applications by email: cnsprincipal16@yahoo.com. Closing date for receipt of email applications is Thursday, August 1, 2024.
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The numbers drawn last week were 3, 8, 20 and 21. Weekly winners were Brendan and Mary Boland, and Peter Cawley. Season ticket winners were Tony McConnell, and Ryan, Noel, Holly. Lucky dip winner was Carmel Kelly. The latest jackpot for the draw which was held on July 20 was €7,900
A clothes collection in aid of Currabaggan Parents Association takes place on Thursday, August 10. Drop off at the school between 9-11am. Donations of clothes, bed linen, shoes, handbags, belts, towels, blankets will be much appreciated. No duvets or pillows.
The annual Mass in Ballinahaglish Cemetery takes place on Sunday, August 4, and in Cloghans Cemetery on Sunday, August 11, with both at 6pm.
Sympathy is extended to Sheila Murphy, Knockfree on the passing of her brother John O’Boyle, Richmond, Castlehill. May he rest in peace.
It was with a great sense of loss and sadness that the community learnt of the sudden passing of Frank Brogan, Gurteenamuck, Knockmore, which took place on Sunday last, July 14, in Mayo University Hospital. His remains reposed at his son Brian and families residence on the Tuesday evening prior to its removal to the Church of Christ the King, Knockmore, on Thursday morning for his 11am Requiem Mass. There the large numbers present heard glowing tributes paid to him during the homily and of his great faith that saw him through the many crosses both he and his family had to bear down the years. Symbols of his life were presented at the altar by his grandchildren at the beginning of Mass.
Keys to his jeep to symbolise his love of driving and catching up with friends and neighbours; a toy cow to symbolise his great love for cattle and farming that was such a great part of his life; his phone which kept him in contact with home and business; a stick, that was always his right hand man; a family photo symbolising how proud he was of all his family and a penknife for opening his bags of nuts, bales etc.
In the eulogy at the end of Mass, his son Anthony recalled many memories of his life and that of the sad passing of family members.
Frank was a member of a family of eight, born to parents the late Paddy and Mary Brogan. He worked in the UK for a while before returning to his native Gurteenamuck where he worked the family farm while also working with Mayo Co Council. He married the love of his life Ann Dunleavy, a close neighbour and they had a family of seven, three boys and four girls. Both worked hard to rear and educate their family. A family that brought them great joy but mixed with great sadness on the passing their young son David, daughters Denise and Orla. In recent years the birth of their eight grandchildren was to bring much joy and happiness to their lives Following Frank's retirement after 40 years service in the council he spent the next 10 years building up the family farm and yard that is of great credit to him today.
He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, beloved brother, neighbour and friend and will be sadly missed by all of them.
Deepest sympathy is extended to his family at this time; to his beloved wife Ann, daughters Karena and Helen, sons Brian and Anthony, his adored grandchildren, brothers Joe, Michael and John, his sisters Mary, Kathleen, Anne and Bernie, to his many nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and friends. May he now rest in peace.
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The death occurred recently of Glenn McLellan, Barnadearg, Ballina, and Seaview, Ballycastle. Sympathy is extended to his son Donny, daughter Hazel, brothers Don and Tommy, sister-in-law Kathleen, nieces, nephew, grandnieces, grandnephews, grandniece, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Ballycastle defeated Ballintubber in the Mayo SFL Division 3A game with the final score; Ballycastle 1-11, Ballintubber B: 0-7.
This half marathon and 10k coastal run will take place on Saturday, September 21. Entries are open and you can apply online at ceidecoasthalfmarathon.com. Contact Joe Gardiner at 086 8453067.
Flourish Social Prescribing Service will set up a Creative Connect Cafe in Ballycastle Eco Campus on Mondays on; July 29, August 19, September 30, October 21 and November 25. The Creative Connect Cafe will offer a cup of tea/coffee, a chat with your fellow community members and a creative activity facilitated for you to engage with. Drop in or call Maria at 087 1857280. Free entry.
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The numbers drawn on July 13, were 3, 9, 10 and 17. There was no jackpot winner. The €40 prizewinners were; Michael Glacken, Carrrareagh; Ryan Durcan, Carralavin; Cian Conlon, Kilgarvin; David Carey, Knockroe; and Siobhan Doherty, Tourlestrane, Sligo. The latest draw was held on July 20 and the jackpot was €12,950.
Your prayers are requested for the happy repose of the soul of Michael John Walsh, Bonniconlon, who was laid to rest recently. May he rest in peace.
Bonniconlon Cemetery Mass will take place on Saturday, August 3, at 3pm. A voluntary collection will take place for the upkeep of the Cemetery.
Attymass Parish Cemetery Masses are as follows: Bonnifinglas Cemetery: Tuesday, August 6, at 7.30pm, New Killeen Cemetery on Friday, August 9, at 7.30pm, Old Killeen Cemetery on Tuesday, August 13, at 7.30pm. A collection for the upkeep of the cemeteries will take place at each Mass.
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Tickets for All Folk'd Up are on sale from committee members: David Alexander (087 7965080); Madeline Cummins (083 8817482) or Maria Bilbow (087 9176081).
The 29th Annual Alan Donnelly Memorial Talent Show takes place on Thursday, August 15. It is open to all national school and secondary school participants, with over €500 in prizes sponsored by Shane and Goretti Donnelly. Contact Madeline Cummins to enter.
Vintage and Retro vehicle enthusiasts are invited to take part in the Vintage and Retro Vehicle display happening on Saturday, August 17, from 11am to 4pm. Bring along your vintage and retro cars, vans, tractors or other vehicles. Entry is free. Contact Madeline Cummins for more details.
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Moygownagh Ramblers /Knit Night are taking a break for the Summer holidays and the next Ramblers Night will take place in Moygownagh Learning Forun on Thursday, September 5, at 7.30pm. James Knit Night will resume on Thursday, September 12.
Congratulations to Maire Heffron winner of the 50/50 draw. The next draw will be held on Sunday, July 28. For a €5 entry per draw, there are options for a 3, 6, month and a discounted yearly entry available via the klub-funder platform, https://www.klubfunder.com/Club/Moygownagh/Ticket. There are also envelopes available locally at Moygownagh GAA Community Centre or from club officers.
