Local Notes: Gortnor Abbey TY students take part in Anti-Litter Anti-Graffiti initiative.
TY students from Gortnor Abbey, Crossmolina who took part in Mayo County Council, Environment Section Anti-Litter Anti-Graffiti initiative with their teachers and Crossmolina Community Council CLG representatives Mr Coyne, Ms Boyle, Vice-Principal Ms Kelly, Rebecca Farrell and Siobhan Gough. This followed the presentation of their winning video and commemorative sustainable water bottles.
Fr Francis is looking for volunteers to join a committee for Crossmolina Church in organising various liturgical celebrations during the year. Advent, Christmas, Easter and all the seasons; providing help in decorating the Church, replacing altar linen and giving ideas for the various liturgical seasons of the year. If interested contact Fr Francis.
Live Crib at the Courtyard hosted by Crossmolina Agricultural Show on Sunday, December 21, from 3.30 - 5.30pm.
Eskeragh Old Schoolhouse Christmas party will be held on Friday, December 5, from 7.30pm-10pm with music by The Duets and there will be food on the night. Crossmolina Christmas Party will take place on December 7, at 2pm in Hiney’s. Mass at 2pm, followed by party and music.
Thanks has been extended to all who came and supported the Folk and Craic night in the Town Hall. A profit of €1140 was made which will go towards the repairs to the hall.
There was no winner of Crossmolina Deel-Rovers GAA Club lotto jackpot on Saturday, November 22 when the numbers drawn were 2, 8, 31 and 34. No punters matched three numbers and three tickets were drawn. Declan Gilroy, Keenagh; Derek Molloy, Lahardane; and Peadar and Karen Flynn, St Mary’s Park, Crossmolina, and they won €50 each.
Best of 20 games 1st Patrick Gilroy and Richard Devers, 2nd Michael Cawley and Michael McAndrew, 3rd tie Kyle and Frank McDonnell, Joe Ruddy and Declan Blane, Darragh and John Joe McLoughlin, Sean and Helen McHale, Leo Ryan and Tom O’Malley, Eugene Granahan and Kevin O’Boyle. Raffle winners were; 1st Martina Granaghan, 2nd Mary McNamara, and 3rd John Fenton. Hampers were won by 1st Paddy Joe and Breege McNamara, 2nd Kevin O’Boyle and Michael McAndrew.
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On Saturday, November 15, large numbers of clergy, family, relatives and friends gathered in Christ the King Church Knockmore to remember and bid a fond farewell to the late Elizabeth (Betty) Dunne nee Gallagher for her 1pm Requiem Mass with her brother Fr Peter Gallagher as chief celebrant.
Betty as she was fondly remembered passed away peacefully following an illness that she bore patiently for over fourteen years, during which time she was lovingly cared for by her beloved family.
Betty was a native of Bonniconlon and a member of a family of seven - three girls and four boys. On her marriage to her beloved husband Oliver they set up home in Rathbane, Knockmore and reared a family of six - five boys and one girl. The couple enjoyed many happy occasions with their family and especially with the arrival of their seven grandchildren, their pride and joy.
Betty will be fondly remembered as a dignified lady who had a kind word to say about everyone. She had a warm welcome for all that called to her home and was dearly loved by her neighbours and friends. Predeceased by her husband Oliver, she is survived by her beloved family her daughter Elizabeth, sons Frank, Andrew, Ollie, Patrick and Tommy, her much loved grandchildren, her brothers Frank, Pat, John and Fr Peter, her sisters Mary and Geraldine, in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. She was laid to rest following her Requiem Mass in Ballinahaglish Cemetery. May she now rest in peace.
Congratulations to Abigai Christie, Lisaniiska NS, who was placed 2nd in the 11-13 age category and to Cameron Dodd, Lisaniska NS, who was placed 3rd in the 8-10 category both at the Ballina Credit Union Art Competition held recently.
The numbes drawn on November 17, were 1, 11, 20 and 34. Weekly and season winners were; Maria Troy, Kathleen Ferguson, Mary Hughes, Noel Walsh, Noel Roache and Kaylum Murphy. Lucky dip winner was Enda Grimes. The jackpot in the lotto held on November 24, was €12, 450.
The numbers drawn last week were; 3, 7, 15 and 18. There was no jackpot winner. €25 weekly winner was Alma Loftus.
Please continue to collect your used stamps as they are valuable for the Medical Missionaries of Mary's Missionary work in Africa. They can be left in the porch of Knockmore Church.
