Local notes: Engineering and Technology Teacher's Awards for Our Lady's Secondary School students
Congratulations to Katelin O'Boyle and Michael Needham who received awards at the the Engineering and Technology Teacher's Area 5 Mayo/Galway Awards Ceremony in Claremorris recently in recognition of excellence achieved in their Leaving Certificate Projects. Róise Ní Mhurchú who also received an award is absent from photo. The students are pictured with teachers Mr Reilly, Mr McLoughlin and Mr Murphy.
Congratulations to West Coast Crab Sales Ltd who recently achieved the Bord Bia Origin Green Gold member status. The company is delighted to have achieved this status based on their sustainability targets. They have been a member of Origin Green for over 5 years now and work hard on their responsibly sourced seafood standards, community engagement and biodiversity initiatives. Congratulations to director Jonathan O’Donnell, manager Enda Carey and Origin Green lead Michelle Healy.
Our Lady’s Secondary school senior soccer team made it 2 wins in a row after recently beating Elphin 3-2, and beating Lacken 3-1. Josh Carey scored 2 wonder free kicks against Lacken and Rory Ginty slotted home the third. Keeper Leo Reuland was in inspired form with several point blank saves to ensure a 3-1 win. Leo was on form again when he turned provider for the first goal against Elphin when his long ball was pounced on by Gavin McAndrew who finished beautifully to the net. Luke McManamon scored the second with Josh Carey converting the third from the penalty spot, after Connor Conmy was upended in the box. Elphin launched a comeback, but Our Lady’s held out for another valuable 3 points. Well done to all involved.
All in a winters morning where glorious conditions greeted Parkrun participants and Fun Run to celebrate International Day of People with Disabilities. Thank you to everyone who supported this event. 27 people ran, jogged and walked the course, of which 2 were first timers. Welcome to Alicia Wilson, Corkage Park Parkrun, Dublin and to Keith Talbot from Inch Parkrun, Kerry. Hope you both enjoyed your run and visit us again sometime. There were 3 recorded new personal bests. Well done to Sarah Coyle, William Byrne and Grace Kelly. Representatives of 2 different clubs took part. Congratulations to Kea Lavelle who was presented with her 25th milestone certificate and to Mark Gilbert who ran his 25th Parkrun today.
The event was made possible by 9 Hi-Viz heroes: George Geraghty, Marie O’Donnell, Lynda Reilly, Vera Togher, Roseleen Reilly, Harry Reilly, Róisin Reilly, Derek Lavelle and Margaret Corduff.
Recently the club hosted its annual Christmas quiz night in the Clann Lír Bar and the club thanks everyone who came and took part and supported the club on what was a very entertaining night. A total of 15 teams entered this year, a number that seems to keep rising each year with popularity.
A word of thanks goes to all local businesses that kindly donated prizes for the raffle on the night; your support is always greatly appreciated by the club. Another word of thanks must go to quizmaster on the night Paul Reilly who kept the whole crowd entertained all night and did a superb job of testing the crowd’s knowledge with a great mix of questions.
Congratulations to the winners; Laura Barrett, Nathan Reilly, Marie Coyle and Katie Togher. Thank you to everyone for your support and we look forward to welcoming you back again next year.
The club awards will now be held on January 5, 2024 in the Broadhaven Bay Hotel starting at 7pm. The club will reflect and award great success from underage to senior level over the 2023 season.
A presentation of funds raised on the bed-push in October was presented to the club and Ballyglass RNLI in the Corner House recently. A total of €2,200 was raised. Many thanks to Linda Conway for her drive and support and to everyone who contributed and supported the event.
The Erris Agricultural Show Christmas lights parade will be held on next Saturday evening, December 16, at 6pm. The event is always very popular with young and old with all funds raised for Cara Iorrais and Erris Agricultural Show.
This year’s Carols by Candlelight event will take place in the Old Church, Belmullet, on next Saturday, December 16, after 8pm Mass in Belmullet. Sa tSean-Seipéal, Dé Sathairn 16 Nollag, tar eis Aifreann in mBéal an Mhuirthead. Beidh fáilte roimh gach éinne agus beidh deoch te do chách! Hot drinks for everyone! Admission free – donations gratefully received and all are welcome.
There was no winner of this week’s Kiltane GAA Club weekly lotto jackpot of €10,400 with the two €50 winners being Robbie and Annie Murphy, Tallaghaun Duff and Ava Ruddy while Bert Flannery, Muinginaune and Anna McAndrew, Glenamoy both won €25. The two online winners were Marietta Corrigan, Bangor €50 and Owen Deane, Mountjubilee, €25.
Bingo will continue in the complex in Bangor this Tuesday, December 12, at 8pm with a €500 jackpot in 45 calls or less. For each night attending bingo up until and including December 19, patrons will be entered into a draw for prizes to the value of €1,000.
With Christmas only weeks away, Kiltane 50th/51st celebration booklets are ideal as a Christmas gift, and are currently on sale at various outlets or from club officers.
