Local Notes: Girls from Lisaniska NS, Knockmore, perform well in FAI 5-a-side
Everybody at Lisaniska National School congratulate the girls for their incredible performances in the recent FAI 5-a-side competition in Milebush. The girls played brilliantly throughout and came up just short of a very strong Belcarra side.
Everybody at Lisaniska National School would like to congratulate the girls for their incredible performances in the recent FAI 5-a-side competition in Milebush. The girls played brilliantly throughout and came up just short of a very strong Belcarra side. It was the school's first time to compete at the county level and was a great experience for those in the team who will hopefully be back again next year.
Glowing tributes were paid during the week to the late Peter Tobin, Ballinahaglish, Knockmore, whose unexpected death took place in Mayo University Hospital on April 19. Peter who was formerly of The Tobin Family Jewellers, Pearse Street, Nenagh, was a wonderful husband, father, brother and work colleague and will be sadly missed by all. He was remembered during the week by his work colleagues in Hollister together with neighbours and friends as a true gentleman with a lovely sense of humour but most of all as a dedicated husband and father.
Peter’s remains reposed at his residence on Saturday and Sunday, and his removal took place to St Muredach’s Cathedral, Ballina, on the Monday afternoon for his 1.30pm Requiem Mass. He was laid to rest afterwards in Ballinahaglish Cemetery.
Peter was pre-deceased by his parents Peter and Annette and infant brother Aidan and is survived by his beloved wife Ann, his treasured daughters Rhianna and Emily, his sisters Olivia, Catherine, Paula, Deirdre and Kerrie, his brothers Andrew and Patrick, in-laws, nephews, nieces, neighbours and friends to whom we extend our heartfelt sympathy. May he now rest in peace.
The numbers drawn last week in the Currabaggan NS lotto were 6, 10, 15 and 20. The €25 winner was Catherine Langan. The numbers drawn in the latest draw were; 1, 4, 14 and 19. The €25 winner was Mary Robinson.
The numbers drawn in last week’s lotto were 3, 4, 28 and 29. Weekly winners were Alan Duggan and Liam Breslin. Season ticket winners were Rian and Kai Butler and Laurita Blewitt. Lucky dip winner was Siobhan McHale.
The numbers drawn on April 15 last in the Conn Rangers lotto were 5, 12, 26 and 30. There was no jackpot winner. €20 winners were Lorraine Kelly, Rihanna Glacken, Richard Ahearne, Marie Timlin, PJ Duffy, and Sean O’Sullivan. Lucky dip winner was Darren Coleman.
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Ardagh GAA officers have invited all its members to complete its recently issued club development survey as soon as possible. The purpose of the survey is to gather relative information on the club's future and help prioritise a list of development work which will augment the magnificent enhancement work already carried out to date at the club grounds.
Congratulations to the girls and boys of Ardagh and Knockanillo parish national schools who received their First Holy Communion at a special Mass in Ardagh church last Sunday. Full details in next week's column.
Best wishes are extended this week to all participants who will be running, jogging, strolling or walking in next Sunday's annual Western People Women's Mini Marathon. Always an occasion to savour, let us just hope that the weather will be kind to all participants, organisers and volunteers who put so much of their free time into its organisation.
There were mixed results for Ardmoy underage football teams in their respective divisions last week. Results as follows: county U14 league Ardmoy 3-9 Ballinrobe 2-10; county U16 league Ballaghaderreen 4-10 Ardmoy 3-13. Games continue this week. Fixtures can be accessed on the club website www.ardaghgaaclub.ie.
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The numbers drawn in the Crossmolina Deel-Rovers GAA Club lotto jackpot on Saturday night, April 20, in Sticks Bar, were 3, 7, 15, and 32. Four punters matched three numbers; Damien and Sarah Syron, Rathnamagh, Crossmolina; Chloe Halley, Lahardane; Aidan Crowley, Moylaw, Crossmolina; Enda Ryan, Mullenmore St., Crossmolina, and they share the €150. The latest jackpot in the draw held on Saturday, April 27, was €11,400.
The Crossmolina Deel-Rovers GAA Club express sympathy to the families of former players, committee members and their friends on their recent bereavements. May they all rest in peace.
Crossmolina and Kiltmagh served up a very entertaining U16 Division 3 League tie in Gilmartin Park on Thursday last. Two first half goals from Conor Hession and Tom Smyth sent the hosts in to a commanding lead despite playing into a stiffish breeze. Five Ethan Reilly points and one from Aaron Keane left the Deel siders trailing by 2-5 to 0-6 as Ethan Reilly, Aaron Keane and Dylan Lavelle nibbled away at the lead with points. Conn McDermott grabbed an opportunist goal and two Conor Howley goals for Crossmolina in the fourth quarter reduced the lead back to one point before Jack Shannon restored his sides advantage again. Two points from Ethan Reilly left just two separating the sides at the final whistle with a final score of Kiltimagh 4-8, Crossmolina 2-12.
Crossmolina team and scorers; Georgie Gordetskyy, Evan Molloy, Joseph Heffernan, Gavin Lavelle, Joe Loftus, Eanna O’Boyle, Peadar Fergus, Ethan Reilly 0-8, Paul Granahan, Tom Burke, Dylan Keane, Conor Howley 2-0, Aaran Donnellan, Brendan Donnelly, Aaron Keane 0-2.
Subs: Dylan Lavelle 0-2 for Paul Granahan, Farnan Munnelly for Brendan Donnelly, Dara Floyd for Joseph Loftus, Joseph Howley for Gavin Lavelle, Ruari McGuinness for Peadar Fergus.
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The numbers drawn in the Bonniconlon lotto held on April 21, were 4, 13, 16 and 35. There was no jackpot winner. The €40 prize winners were as follows: Sharon Kavanagh, Rathoath, Co. Meath. (online); Aoife Mahony, c/o Mahony’s Bar, Corballa; Martha Butler, c/o Loretta Ginley; Mary Mullen, Healy Terrace, Ballina; and Trudy France, Warwickshire, England (online). The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on April 27, was € 11,000. Play on line: Visit www.bonniconlongaa.com.
The Community Games will take place on Monday, May 6, at 2pm in the football pitch. There will be a full programme of events for all age groups and a great family day out.Don’t forget your egg and spoon, a sack and a tie for the three legged race. All welcome.
Notices for the parish bulletin can be emailed to cebonniconlon@gmail.com on or before each Wednesday.
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A Mardi Gras Parade is being organised as part of the Killala Live Festival this August. Would you like to get involved? Organisers are looking for individuals, groups and clubs to take part in this colourful celebration of the local community. They would also like your help making costumes, floats etc. Please telephone or text Una Morris on 087-6684526 or email morrisquinn@hotmaul.com if you would like to get involved.
There was no jackpot winner on April 17 and consolation prizes went to Kathleen Whyte, Teresa Wall and Amanda Korver. The jackpot on April 24, was €6,600, and the numbers drawn were 6, 21, 26 and 29. Consolation prizes went to Helen Nealon, Frances Lavin and M McGinty. The jackpot this week is €6,650.
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To coincide with Mayo Day, Ballycastle Athletics Club are pleased to announce that registration for Ireland's most scenic race - the Ceide Coast Atlantic Run- will open from 12 noon on Saturday, May 4. Formerly known as the Ceide Coast 10k coastal challenge, the run will take place on September 21 at 12 noon. For more information visit Https://www.ceidecoasthalfmarathon.com/ or contact ceidecoastatlanticrun@gmail.com.
Congratulations to Paula McDermott, last week's winner €218.50. Tickets are available in John Burkes, Healy's Bar, Donnelly's Village Store, Seaview Lounge, Belderrig Community Centre and online at https://www.lottoraiser.ie/ballycastle/.
Card game continues on Tuesday nights at 9pm in the clubhouse.
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The Ramblers were informatively entertained on Thursday night by an insightful introduction to, and observations of Irish Army life in New York. It’s origin stretch back to the Young Irelanders failed rebellion of 1848. Thank you to the guest speaker and local United Nations veteran peacekeeper John Blehein, for sharing his enthusiasm about representing Ireland and Moygownagh, by marching in the recent New York St. Patrick’s Day Parade. He shared many photographs of the event.
John also spoke briefly about his experiences of overseas missions to various UN peace keeping deployments he participated in, throughout the Middle East. Although Ireland’s military are not actively involved in open warfare, their considerable contributions to peacekeeping can be fought by danger, through sniper fire, aggression, or the untimely explosion of landmines. It is a sobering thought that not all army personnel make a safe return home to share their stories.
Moygownagh Ramblers May dates are May 2, 16 and 30 in Moygownagh Learning Forum commencing at 7pm.
A clothing collection fundraiser in aid of Carn National School will take place on Monday, May 27. Bags can be dropped off at the school on Thursday , May 23 and Friday, May 24. All donations will be appreciated.
Knit Night will take place in Moygownagh Learning Forum on Thursday, May 9 and 23 , commencing at 7.30pm and anybody interested in knitting are all welcome.
Due to dog fouling on the church grounds and recent fouling and digging on graves, people are asked not to bring or allow dogs onto church grounds.
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News items can be handed into the Failte Room by 10am on Thursday, phone 34130 or email tithecoistra@gmail.com.
Sympathy is extended to Phyllis Horan, Castlelacken, on the death of her brother Nicholas Monaghan, Geesala, and to the Forde and extended family on the death of their brother-in-law Cathal Cryan, Dublin. May they rest in peace.
Darkness into Light Walk will take place on Saturday, May 11, at sunrise, starting at Lacken Church. All donations on the day will be forwarded to Pieta house. More information later.
Bonus ball winner last week was Alice Fitzmaurice. There are numbers available for bonus ball, if interested contact Leo on 087 9163851.
