Local Notes: Gold pin presented at Mid-Killala PTAA function.
Paddy Kneafsey, Cloghans, Ballina wasa recipient of a gold pin at the Mid-Killala Pioneers Dinner and Dance which was held in Hiney’s Upper pictured with his wife Ann and the National President of The Pioneers Association Francis Egan (centre) from Galway.
Congratulations to Padraig and Sheila Lavelle, Letterbrick, Keenagh, who scooped the jackpot of €9,000 in the Crossmolina Deel-Rovers GAA Club lotto on Saturday night, February 22 last. The numbers drawn were 12, 17, 19 and 25 and the draw took place in Sticks Bar. The jackpot in the latest draw held on Saturday, March 1, was €3,000.
On Sunday, March 9, Carmel McLoughlin will provide the music from 7 to 9pm at the Kilmurry social. Refreshments will be served. Admission is €10 with a door prize. Anybody who wants a lift on the bus call David at 086 8091506.
Crossmolina Townhall are to hold their annual general meeting on Wednesday, March 26, at 8pm in the townhall. New members are welcome to attend.
The following are the results of the weekly session on Thursday night. Best of 20 games 1st a five way tie Anthony Granaghan and Kevin Murphy, Patrick Gilroy and Richard Devers, Des McDonnell and Joe Ruddy, Liz Clarke and Bernie Gilroy, Liam Garvey and Vincent Crowley; 2nd a four way tie Anthony Donnelly and Pakie Heffron, Leo Ryan and Tom O’Malley, Jimmy Caden and Martin Garrett, PJ and Breege McNamra; 3rd Darragh Sheridan and Eric Deacy . Raffle winners were; 1st Anthony Granaghan, 2nd Anthony Donnelly, and 3rd Ray McNamara.
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Ardagh Community Centre is proving a hive of activity in recent weeks with a varied schedule of events. This is all down to the magnificent work of a group of dedicated and hard working volunteers who consistently beaver away to make the centre the hub of the community. Committee member Dermot O'Boyle lists a comprehensive schedule of activities including the following. Weekly bingo sessions are held on Saturday nights which are proving very successful with a new starting time of 8pm. A great team of volunteers assist in running the weekly event and new volunteers are more than welcome to help out on the evenings.
The adjoining astro turf pitch is a welcome addition to facilities in the locality and surrounding areas with the pitch undergoing recent renovations to the netting surrounding the pitch. It is available for hire at very competitive pricing to everyone. Bookings can be made by phoning 089-2337130. Children's birthday celebrations and family functions can also be booked through the same number with the addition of the astro turf facilities. Tuesday at 8.30pm is Ceili gym night which is a light hearted way to make new friends and get fit in the process through ceili dancing. Meanwhile, exercises to music classes with Pat O'Brien are held each Thursday evening from 7-8pm. The classes are proving hugely popular and enjoyable and are suitable for all ages and abilities. On Friday evenings it's the turn of the community's young people to use the centre for Girl Guides, Brownies, Foroige and other educational courses. So, all in all, the community centre in Ardagh is a place where all ages can come and enjoy a mixed and varied range of healthy and fun loving pursuits. Our gratitude must go to all volunteers who run the centre and to all those who participate in its broad spectrum of community based gatherings for the benefit of us all.
Ardagh Social Services are hosting a tea dance this Sunday, March 9, from 4 to 6pm in Ardagh Community Centre with music by Billy Corcoran. €5 payable at the door and everybody is welcome. Meanwhile, a day trip to Knock is currently being planned for Monday, May 12, with more details to follow. The recent gate collection amounted to €479.12 and gratitude is expressed to all who generously contributed.
Finally, this week Ardagh Community Players' upcoming production of 'Home is the Hero' by Walter Macken will be staged in Ardagh Community Centre this Thursday and Friday, March 6 and 7, respectively. Curtains up at 8pm and a great night's entertainment is guaranteed. Tickets available at the door.
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Congratulations to Hugh Armstrong, Lisdovogue, Knockmore, who was the recipient of the Athletic Award at the 2024 Western People Mayo Sports Stars Awards held in Breaffy House Hotel recently. He was joined by his wife Shiru, parents Eileen and Oliver, brother Kevin, cousins and friends in celebrating his special award.
The Novena to Padre Pio starts at 7pm on Monday evening next and will continue every Monday evening for lent with rosary at 6.45pm.
Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Philomena Clarke, Toronto, and late of Gortogher, sister of Michael, Frank and Bernadette; to the husband and family of the late Catriona Doran-Dodd, Clonskeagh, Dublin, sister-in-law of Ben Kimmerling. May they rest in peace.
The numbers drawn last week were; 5, 6, 8 and 16. There was no jackpot winner. €25 winner was Monica McHale.
The numbers drawn for last week was 5, 9, 24 and 28. There was no winner of €11,100 jackpot. Weekly winners were Nathan Neary and Kieran Bourke and season ticket winners were Gerry McHale and Kevin Mcloughlin. Lucky dip winner was Declan Hannick.
The numbers drawn on February 17, were; 17, 23, 27 and 28. There was no jackpot winner. Weekly/season winners were; Sylvie Kelly, Aoife Timlin, Sylvie Kelly, Tomas Bourke, Michael Gardiner and Brendan McDonagh. Lucky dip winner was Majella Thornton. The jackpot in the draw held on February 24, was €6,600.
Enrolments are taking place in the national schools in the parish for September 2025.Currabaggan School can be contacted on principal@currabagganschool.ie; Cloghans NS can be contacted for enrolments on Cloghansnationalschool@gmail.com or telephone Maria Molloy on 094 9258245; and Rehins NS can be contacted for forms at admin@rehins.com or by calling 096 70093.
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Daria’s Daycare are looking for substitute Early Years Childcare Practitioners to cover annual leave and sick leave. Fetac level 5 in childcare is equired. Contact 353 83 0797586 or email dariasdaycare@gmail.com for more information.
Activator pole classes are resuming in Moygownagh Community Centre on Mondays at 11.30am. New members welcome.
Well done to Caoimhe who represented Carn NS in the recent Cumann na mBunscol Handball tournament in Castlebar. She came 2nd in the U13’s girls singles competition.
Ardagh Players present ‘Home is the Hero’ by Walter Macken in Ardagh Community Centre on Thursday, March 6 and Friday 7, at 8pm. Admission is €12.
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The death occurred on February 23, of Carmel Kilcoyne (nee McSharry), Ougham, Tubbercurry, Sligo. Sympathy is extended to her husband Luke, her children Michael, Pat, Elaine (Clinton, Ballycastle), Luke, Margaret and Dympna, son-in-law Dr Declan, daughters-in-law Dr Heather, Attracta and Edel, Dympna's partner Patrick, grandchildren Maeve, Cameron, Sarah, Liam, Ellen, Orla, Ciara, Adam, Lisa, Anna, Conor and Grainne, great-grandson Eoin and nephew Paul, her siblings Louie, Philomena, Raymond, Eithne, Dr Jude and Dympna, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
Sympathy is also extended to the family, relatives and friends of Michael Collins, Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare who died recently (brother of the late Stephen Collins, Seaview, Ballycastle). May they both rest in peace.
Congratulations to Peter McDonnell, last week's winner of €226 in the GAA 50/50 draw.
A new exhibition 'Land-mark Comhartha talùn’ by Deirdre Kelly and Kaitlin Zorah McDonough will be on view in the Ballinglen Gallery until March 17.
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The numbers drawn in the lotto which was held on February 22 for a jackpot of 5450 were 4, 16, 23 and 31. The €40 winners were as follows: John & Oisin Judge, Carralavin; Martin Ferguson, Cullane, Attymass; Denise McGowan, Carralavin; Laura McShane, Kilbride; and Peter Tolan, Monaghan.
The jackpot in the draw, which was held on March 1, was €5,600. Cut off sale time is 6pm on the Saturday.
Internationally acclaimed and world renowned pianist John O’Conor, is returning to Ballina in the Great National Hotel on Monday, March 10, at 7.30pm. He is regarded as one of the most important pianists in the world and was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award in the National Concert Hall, Dublin by the President of Ireland Michael D Higgins. His spectacular sold out concert during the Ballina 2023 celebrations was met with rave reviews. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear a true master perform much loved classics by candlelight on March 10. Tickets cost €25 and all proceeds go to St Muredach’s Cathedral Restoration Fund. Details of ticket sales will be released soon.
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There was no jackpot winner at Killala Community Centre lotto on February 26, when the numbers drawn were 2, 23, 25 and 30. Consolation prizes went to; Ciara and James Adams, Mary Timlin and Charlie Walsh. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on March 5, was €8,6450.
Templemary NS are now taking enrolments for the 2025/26 school year. Enrolment forms can be picked up at the school or ring 096 34760 during school hours.
St Patrick's Day Parade will be held in Killala on Sunday, March 16, starting at Killala Community Centre at 12.30pm. For further details call 083 8817482. Any school or group are welcome to join.
Enrolment for September is now open. Call in or contact Kathryn at 086 0795083 email: killala playschool1@gmail.com.
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News items can be handed into the Failte Room by 10am on Thursday or phone 34130 or email tithecoistra@gmail.com.
Sympathy is extended to Brian McGinty and family, Castletown, on the death of his sister Úna in Ballina and to Séan Kelly and family Creevagh on the death of his son Stephen in Liverpool. May they rest in peace.
The 6 week Activator Poles Walking Programme guided by Brian Glackin and Tonnta Adventures commenced yesterday, Monday at 10am at Lacken Community Garden. The initative is sponsored by Mayo Sports Partnership and is free to all age groups. All levels of fitness welcome. Just turn up on Monday and enjoy.
The Gardening Club are planning for the Spring season. Just drop by the garden at 11am on Tuesday mornings and enjoy the company and the cuppa after the mornings work.
