Local notes: Irish award for CLG Coillte Mach
Mike Ryan, CLG Coillte Mach, Gráinne McElwain, TG4, and Aingeal Uí Mhaicín, CLG Coillte Mach pictured in Croke Park with the Joe McDonagh Silver medal awarded for the promotion and fostering of Gaeilge in the Club
Comhghairdeas le CLG Coillte Mach ar bronnadh Bonn Airgid orthu i bPáirc an Chrócaigh.
Bhí Aingeal Uí Mhaicín agus Micheál Ó Riain ansin chun glacadh leis an mbonn a bronnadh orthu faoi scéim Fondúireacht Sheosaimh Mhic Donnacha. Fuair siad an Bonn Airgid don méid oibre a déanadh sa chlub ar mhaithe le dul chun cinn na Gaeilge. Le trí bliain anuas, tá an tuafás oibre déanta acu ag cothú agus ag cur chun cinn na teanga.
It was a proud night for CLG Coillte Mach in Croke Park recently when the club was presented with a silver medal for their promotion and fostering of the Irish language. Aingeal Uí Mhaicín agus Mike Ryan were there to accept the medal on behalf of the club which was awarded under the auspices of Fondúireacht Sheosaimh Mhic Donnacha.
The club had received the bronze medal last year and Gradam na Gaeilge at the Mayo People of the Year recently so this latest accolade was the icing on the cake.
Trojan efforts have been made by the club in the past year where everybody embraced the concept of promoting and fostering the language. Highlight of the Year was the Lá Teaghlaigh during the summer. Gaeilge is now central to all aspects of club activities from meetings, signage, coaching and providing opportunities for all to use whatever Gaeilge they have.
The Kiltimagh Car Treasure Hunt which hasn’t been held for the last three years due to Covid-19 and other reasons will take place this year. As in the past it is being organised by the Cill Aodain Choral Society for St Stephen’s Day much to the delight of all those who took part in this event with their families in former years.
Twenty five players competed for a prizepool of over €500 in Round 12 of the Autumn Poker League in Teach O’Hora on Wednesday night last with Keith Lydon taking first place after reaching only his first final table of this league. Bart Furtak was the runner up while the other prizewinners were; 3 Paul Walsh, 4 Michael Higgins and 5 Declan Kilkenny. The other finalists and their finishing positions were, 6 Julian Keane, 7 Kieran Magee, 8 John Reynolds, 9 Mary McGlynn. Paul Walsh has moved to the top of the league table on 239 points followed by Michael Higgins on 229 and Michael Sheridan on 226. The rest of the top twelve is; Gerry Groarke 192, Thomas MacDonagh 190, John Reynolds 180, Bart Furtak 173, Enda Ruane 173, Julian Keane 170, Bernard MacDonagh 156, and John Borza and Nicky Cunnane, both on 150.
The league runs for fifteen weeks with a tournament in Teach O’Hora every Wednesday night at 8pm. Entry is €20 with one optional rebuy and late reg until 9.30pm. €5 from each entry and rebuy goes towards the league final prize pool and the rest is paid out each night. The top twelve in the league table automatically qualify for the final along with two other qualifiers from a play off for those outside the top twelve. The final is on course to have a prizepool of approx €3,000.
The members of the Cill Aodain Choral Society have a busy weekend coming up. As they have done for many years in the weeks before Christmas they will visit nursing homes in the locality. On Sunday, December 17, they will entertain the residents in the Claremont Nursing Home in Claremorris at 2pm, they are then invited to perform at the Museum of Country Life at 4pm and after that they will visit St Attractas Nursing Home in Charlestown. On the following evening (Monday) they will give a recital at the carol service in the parish church.
Tickets for the Coillte Christmas Cracker draw, organised by the Kiltimagh Tourism Festivals, are on sale from committee members and also online. Great prizes are on offer as follows; 1st €1,000 cash; 2nd two tickets to Sister Act The Musical with overnight stay and evening meal on St Valentine’s weekend; 3rd Publicans Hamper to the value of €400; 4th two nights B/B plus dinner on one evening at the Mill Park Hotel, Donegal value €400; 5th local voucher bundle value €300, 6th two tickets to 6 Nations Rugby match, plus many more prizes to be won.
Tickets are €5 or get a book of three for €10. The draw will be held in Ryan’s Bar on Friday, December 29.
The winners of the Deceased Members Cup competition held in the Park Hotel on Tuesday, November 28, were Thomas McNicholas and Cait McTigue, 2nd Cora Wadron and Maeve Duffy, 3rd Robert and Frances Healy, 4th Cathy McNamara and Martina O’Hara, 5th Jerome Forde and Geraldine Forde, 6th Kathleen Morley and Bridie Grogan, 7th Bernie Byrne and Brenda McNicholas, Joint 8th Mick Dolan and Pat Keary and Eugene and Eilish Gallagher, 10th Ray Nally and Mary Colohan.
The results from last Tuesday nights game were 1st Jerome Forde and Geraldine Forde, 2nd Robert and Frances Healy, joint 4th Mick Dolan and Pat Keary and Marita Ryan and Noreen Reddington, 6th Tony King and Eileen Mulderrig, 7th Ray Nally and Mary Colohan.
Mayo Cancer Support offers a range of emotional support to people with cancer and their families. Call 094 9038407 for information.
Congratulations to Siobhan Mulhern, Kiltimagh, who scooped the GAA club’s big jackpot of €643 at the draw held on Saturday night, December 2. Envelopes for the draw are on sale in most local outlets at €2 each or three for €5; you can also play online at https://www.lottoraiser.ie/KiltimaghGAA/. Thanks to everyone for supporting the draw each week.
Congratulations to the parents and families of Corban John Mulvaney, Cahir; Aria Anna Margaret Raman, Rathcluain; Evie Murtagh, Ballinamore and Hugo and Charlie McNeely, Kent, who were baptised recently in the Church of the Holy Family, Kiltimagh.
Kiltimagh Knock United's 50/50 jackpot last week was €307 and the winner was Colm O'Shea from Kiltimagh. The winning envelope was bought in Tommy Ryan's. Thanks to everyone for your continued support, and to the lads from The Hub at Kiltimagh Knock United who helped out with the draw. Play online at lottoraiser.ie or pick up a ticket in local retailers.
The previous week’s winner of €350 was Caroline McNicholas from Carnahan Balla who bought her entry online. Another recent winner was Shawn Groarke from Aghamore who picked up €308.
With Christmas coming up the local Conference of St Vincent De Paul is appealing to your kind generosity once more. If you wish to donate to SVP, there are envelopes left in the Post Office, Credit Union, and in the Church. The envelopes with the donation can be placed in the collection box at the back of the Church, Credit Union or Post Office. There will be no food collection this year. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. For assistance phone SVP on 086 8899077.
The Knock Shrine Bereavement Support Group meet every Wednesday at 11am at the Family Centre, Knock. Following a family bereavement you can feel very lonely. Sometimes spending time with others who know the experience can be helpful. All are welcome. Further information from Monica Morley 094 9375320.
The first and second prizes at the weekly 25 Drive in Kiltimagh on November 30 were divided between Tom Conroy and Joe Boyle and Hugh Forde and Tom Walsh, third prize was won by James Walsh and Paddy Carney. Best of last 10 Francis McNicholas and Martin Regan, spot prize Jack Ryan and Ciaran McDonnell and raffle winners were Seamus Larkin, Tom Flatley, Hugh Forde and Ciaran McDonnell.
The game starts every Thursday night at 9pm in the Parish Centre (at the rear of the Church).
If anyone in the parish would like to receive their Silver or Gold Pioneer pin or become a member of the Achonry Pioneer Association, please email achonrypioneers@gmail.com or contact Thomas at 087-2344338 before December 31, 2023.
Kiltimagh Community Alert ask people to be extra careful during this festive season. Do not open your door to strangers and if you see any suspicious activity contact the Gardai. Do not give bank details to anyone, especially over the phone. For people who have panic buttons make sure you test them now and then. The monitoring service do not mind you making those calls.
Sympathy is extended to Susan Maloney, Cordarragh and Trisha Mulkeen, Foxfield, on the death of their father Austin Mulkeen, Knock/Aghamore which took place recently.
The Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) is free and confidential and an independent service for people in debt or at risk of getting into debt. MABS has over 60 offices nationwide and is now providing a helpline where people, for the price of a local phone call, can talk to an adviser about their debt problems. The helpline number is 076 1072000, Monday to Friday from 9am to 8pm.
