Local Notes: James Gough represents Crossmolina Badminton Club at Special Olympics National Games.
James Gough representing Crossmolina at the Special Olympics National Games was on the Connacht badminton team and was presented sponsorship from Aishling Bourke, Crossmolina Badminton Club secretary second from left. The club thank Aishling for organising the new club gear
Join Crossmolina Community Council GLG for a cosy get together and make your own special St. Brigid's Cross. Materials will be supplied and guidance available today, Tuesday, January 27, at 1.15pm in the Conference Room. Contact 096 30935 or WhatsApp 087 4752055.
A new look Crossmolina Tidy Towns meeting will be held on Thursday, January 29 at 7pm in the Civic Centre. Representatives from the environmental departments of Mayo Co Co, - Sharon Cameron, Peter Gill and Sheila Murphy will address the change in focus of the competition criteria dealing with environmental issues, climate change and sustainability. Crossmolina Tidy Towns are trying to get as diverse an attendance as possible, people in the community with interests in biodiversity, environmental awareness and pride in the town are enthusiastically encouraged to come along. Together all can make a real difference and create a vibrant, sustainable future for Crossmolina.
A monthly Book Club called Books and Banter will be held on the 3rd Monday of every month in the Enterprise Centre in Crossmolina Community Council CLG [red door beside ATM machine] with a morning group at 11.30am and an evening group at 8pm. The next meeting is on February 16. Call 096 30935 or WhatsApp 087 4752055 for more information.
The numbers drawn on Saturday, January 17, were 3, 9, 23 and 28 and four punters matched three numbers; Helen Moore, Errew, Castlehill; John and Lorna Mulkearns, Dublin; Caoimhe Walsh, Bofane; and Katie Daly, Cavan and they share the €150 prize.
Best of 20 games 1st Martina and Anthony Granahan, 2nd a tie Frank Hefferan and Kevin Murphy, Liam Garvey and Vincent Crowley, 3rd Leo Ryan and Tom O’Malley. Raffe winners were; 1st Ray McNamara, 2nd Bernie Gilroy, 3rd Darragh McLoughlin.
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Sinead Reinhardt, a co-ordinator from Healthy Age Friendly Homes, will give a talk in Ardagh Community Centre tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28, at 11am on resources and supports which are available to people over 65. This talk aims to support older people to live in their own home with independence for as long as possible. There will also be an opportunity to have a one to one chat with Sinead if required afterwards. If you live at home or have an older family member living at home, this talk may be of interest and benefit to you. Everyone is welcome. Refreshments served. Contact Elaine for more information on 086 4034968.
The annual general meeting of Ardagh GAA Club will take place in the community centre on Sunday week, February 8, at 6pm. Club members, players, parents and supporters are all invited to attend.
Members of Ardagh GAA Club greatly appreciate and thank everyone who supported the club's recent bag pack held at Dunnes Stores, Ballina. Gratitude is also expressed to organiser, Mary Teresa, all the volunteers who helped out on the day, management and staff of Dunnes Stores and all the shoppers for their generosity.
Mayo North Old Engine and Tractor Club will hold its annual dinner dance in Hiney's Upper Deck, Crossmolina, on Saturday, February 21. Tickets available from any committee member.
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The death has occurred of Tony Jordan, Doonfeeney and UK. Sympathy is extended to his wife Vera, his daughter LynnMarie, sons Ged, Anthony and Sèan, his brother Jack (Main Street), grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of Helen Sheridan (nee Gilboy) formerly from Belmullet who has died in England. She was sister of Ann Madden, Sea Road. May she rest in peace.
There are only a few days left to avail of Ballycastle Community Hall offer for the month of January: €100 for a year's gym membership. Contact 086 8604124, 086 0667192, 086 8704125 or call in to Samantha in the hall.
