Local Notes: Kiltimagh Darkness Into Light set a record for Mayo
The Kiltimagh Darkness Into Light Committee, from left: Joe Corry (Chairperson), Brian Commons, Maggie Ruane (PRO), Jack Mallee, Dominique Cosgrove (Treasurer), Trisha Kelly, Seamus Corry, Geraldine Corry (Secretary). Missing from photograph was Bridie Clendon.
Kiltimagh’s Darkness Into Light (DIL) event last May raised a whopping €17,215.16, the most money raised in the county. This is a tremendous achievement for its first ever DIL event.
Commenting on the phenomenal success of the DIL Kiltimagh campaign, Irma Joyce, Campaign Executive Connacht for Pieta West, applauded the committee members for their outstanding contribution.
“On behalf of everyone here at Pieta and our clients, we would like to thank you all most sincerely for your wonderful contribution of €17,215.16,” Ms Joyce said. “This is now officially the strongest committee this year in Mayo. We are deeply appreciative of the countless hours and effort that you and your volunteers invested in planning and executing Darkness into Light Kiltimagh. It is truly inspiring to witness so many passionate and selfless individuals coming together for a common cause.”
Speaking at the presentation, chairperson Joe Corry said that along with all the volunteers, stewards and committee members, he was absolutely delighted with the outcome.
“It is an outstanding contribution of vital funds that our campaign has raised for Pieta’s suicide prevention services,” he said. “This year’s success is a credit to all involved, underscoring the strength and vibrancy of the community spirit here in Kiltimagh. A big thank you to all who took part to help make our inaugural walk such a huge success, and to our colleagues in Swinford who came out in force to join us on the day.”
Darkness into Light began in Dublin in 2009 and is now an international event. Kiltimagh’s committee was founded in 2023 to organise the community’s first walk in the town for 2024. Working in partnership with Swinford DIL, the objective is to alternate the walk every second year with Swinford taking the lead again for 2025.
By taking the reins this year, DIL Kiltimagh participants are playing an important role in support of Pieta’s services. After this year, the plan is for the DIL event to come back to Kiltimagh again in 2026.
The walk was held on May 11th starting at 4.15am. Over 500 people signed up and the majority of the money was raised by registrations in the weeks leading up to the event. Others registered on the morning of the event, and others donated via bucket collections and online.
To avail of Pieta services, visit www.pieta.ie or call 0818 111 126.
Philip Moore and Jack Pigeon were the winners of the weekly 25 Drive in the Parish Centre last week. Denis Regan and Aidan McDonagh were second with Teresa Coleman and John Clancy third.
Last 10 was shared between Mary and Liam Moran and Jack Ryan and Tom Walsh.
Spot prize winners were Flor Higgins and Colette Lavelle with Mary Carney, Mary Moran, Francis McNicholas and Liam Moran winning raffle prizes. The card game is mainly a social occasion, with any profits going to the refurbishment of Kiltimagh Church. The game commences at 9pm sharp every Thursday night.
Congratulations to Jennifer Ryan who won Kiltimagh GAA’s 50/50 last week. Jennifer’s prize was €560.
The draw continues every week with tickets on sale at retail outlets in the town.
The community was saddened to learn of the peaceful passing of Angela Hughes (nee Sullivan), late of Chapel Street, at the age of 97, on October 18th last.
Angela was predeceased by her husband Tim in September 1966). She will be sadly missed by her daughters Majella (Bourke), Ballybofey; Monica (Garvey), Woodfield and son-in-law, Kevin Garvey, eight grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother John, sisters Monica and Phyllis, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, many friends and neighbours.
Angela was was laid to rest in Kilkinure Cemetery after Funeral Mass at the Church of the Holy Family.
May she rest in peace.
Congratulations to Kiltimagh Knock United's Ethan Hosty who has been selected on the Mayo Under 18 inter-league squad.
Ethan had an excellent season for the KKU seniors and scored some spectacular and vital goals along the way.
Mayo’s first match is against the Galway League in November.
Last week's jackpot winner in the Kiltimagh Knock United weekly 50/50 draw was Michaela Kilkenny from Aghamore. Michaela picks up a cheque for €305.
The club thanks everyone for their continued support of this vital club fundraiser.
Kiltimagh Knock United's Under-16 girls were defeated by Snugboro in their Under-16 Shield Final last Tuesday night. The game was played under lights in Westport where Snugboro ran out 6-0 winners.
The girls enjoyed a good season, finishing second in the league to a very strong Killala side, but shield success just wasn't to be.
KKU's Under-12 boys also suffered defeat in their trophy final, losing out 2-1 to Ballina Town. This young side battled to the bitter end but it turned out to just be one of those days where they couldn't get the breakthrough needed.
The next meeting of Kiltimagh Women’s Group will be held on Monday next, November 4thm in the Parish Centre.
The group will discuss methods to reduce energy consumption in the home, including the process of changing energy suppliers, smart meters, and other considerations. The guest speaker on the night will be John Tarpey, Energy Broker.
The annual membership fee of €20 will be collected at this meeting. The group’s Christmas Party will be held on Friday, December 6th.
Clann Machua Drama Group will hold its annual general meeting in the Poet's Corner Café in the Cill Aodain Hotel on Friday, November 1st, at 8pm. All are welcome.
Clann Machua Drama Group is one of the most active drama groups in the country. The group will stage ‘Baby Steps’ a brand new play written by Sarah Fahy and Moira Mahony, in the national One-Act competition which runs through November.
In addition, Clann Machua is staging the comedy ‘A Wake in The West’ by Michael Joe Ginnelly, and will contest the All-Ireland Drama Confined circuit, with Roddy Doyle’s, ‘The Snapper'.
Kiltimagh One Act Drama Festival will be held on November 8th, 9th and 10th in the Town Hall Theatre. Nine plays will be staged in total. The festival adjudicator is Declan Drohan.
There will be a general clean-up of all the graveyards in Kilkinure Cemetery over the weekend of November 1st, 2nd and 3rd.
Provision is being made to dispose of any old/damaged items from your family’s place of rest. This is an opportunity for all to please take some time over this weekend to tidy up graves and their surroundings.
In round six of the Autumn Poker League in Teach O’Hora on Wednesday night last, Dylan Coleman was the winner with Paul Walsh second and Keith Lydon third. The other finalists and their finishing positions were, 4th Pat Boyle, 5th Aoife Brennan, 6th Derry O’Sullivan, 7th John Reynolds, 8th Enda Ruane, 9th Gerry Groarke.
Martin Regan and Michael Sheridan are joint top of the table on 80 points each with Enda Ruane third on 78. The rest of the top twelve is: Keith Lydon 76, Derry O’Sullivan 67, AN Other 67, Paul Walsh 62, AN Other 58, Gerry Groarke 54, John Reynolds 51, Pat Boyle 50, Nicky Cunnane 48.
The league continues with tournaments in Teach O’Hora every Wednesday night at 8pm for 15 weeks.
The Sunday Game returns to Teach O'Hora next Sunday, November 3rd, starting at 4pm. Entry is €25. Re-entry €25.
