Local Notes: Kiltimagh GAA Club present a cheque to Mayo Roscommon Hospice and Mayo Neurone Disease Association
Donovan Cosgrove, Mattie Cummins, Noelle Kilduff, Sinead Guinnelly and Mike Ryan from Kiltimagh GAA club who organised a mixed charity match at Christmas raising €3,000 for Mayo Roscommon Hospice and Motor Neurone Disease Association pictured presenting Marie Walsh, on behalf Mayo Roscommon Hospice, with a cheque for €1,500
The death took place on January 16 following a road traffic accident between Ballindine and Millltown, involving a van and two cars, of Teresa Sweeney nee Hegarty, Treenagleragh, Kiltimagh. Teresa was a well known and much respected member of the local community and her death was greeted with shock and sadness when the very sad news came through of the terrible accident that claimed her life and injured her only daughter who is recovering at Galway University Hospital.
Teresa was a kind and compassionate lady who was always ready to help out when help was needed. She was highly thought of by her neighbours and friends for her warm smile and good nature. She will be sorely missed by her daughter and all her family members and also by the many people who had the pleasure of knowing her over the decades.
Predeceased by her husband Paddy, sister Mary, brothers Mick and John she is deeply regretted by her loving daughter Margaret, son-in-law Jerome, her sisters Peg Loftus (Sligo), Anne Caestecker (USA), her brothers Andy (Ballymote), Jimmy (Aclare), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Teresa reposed in O'Hora's Funeral Home on Friday evening, January 19, after which removal took place to the Church of the Holy Family. Funeral Mass was on Saturday followed by cremation in Shannon Crematorium. May Teresa rest in peace.
Tá Cumann Lúthchleas Gaedhael, Coillte Mach ag cur deis ar fáil go luath chun cabhrú leo siúd atá i mbun scrúdaithe feabhas a chur ar a gcuid Gaeilge labhartha. Cuirfear tús le Ciorcal Comhrá sa Chlubtheach, Coille Mach go luath dóibh siúd a bhfuil suim acu. Is deis iontach é seo do scoláirí a gcuid Gaeilge a fheabhsú in atmasféar suaimhneach neamhfhoirmiúil. Má tá suim agat déan teagmháil leis an Oifigeach Cultúrtha, Aingeal ag 087 9885165.
Cumann Lúthchleas Gaedhael, Coillte Mach are providing an opportunity for exam students to brush up on their oral Irish skills. A Ciorcal Comhrá will commence shortly in the GAA Clubhouse for those interested. It is an ideal opportunity for students to improve their oral skills in a casual and relaxing environment. Interested? Contact Aingeal, Oifigeach Cultúrtha, at 087 9885165.
There was a very good entry of twenty three players for Round 1 of the new season of the Kiltimagh Poker League in Teach O’Hora on Wednesday night last. Heads up, Isaac Boyle and Daniel Kennedy did a deal to chop the prizemoney and played on for the win with Isaac coming out on top. Third placed Bart Furatk and Michael Higgins fourth were the other prizewinners. The other finalists and their finishing positions were, 5 Gerry Groarke, 6 Keith Lydon, 7 Adam Earley, 8 AN Other, 9 John Borza. Isaac’s win sees him as the early league leader on 34 points with Daniel next on 30. The rest of the top twelve is; Bart Furtak 24, Gerry Groarke 22, Michael Higgins 22, Keith Lydon 20, Adam Earley 20, AN Other 18, John Borza 15, Enda Ruane 15, Pat Boyle 13, Tiernan Burke 12.
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.
Entry to any round of the league is strictly for members only and no new membership will be available for the foreseeable future.
An Irish Poker Tour satellite will be held in Teach O’Hora on Sunday, February 11, at 4pm, This is a satellite to the €250 buy in Main Event (€20,000 guaranteed) at the Mayo Poker Festival in the Mc William Hotel, Claremorris on Friday/Saturday, February 16/17. Entry is €45 to this tournament and is also strictly for Mayo Poker Tour members only.
Kiltimagh Knock United is a progressive, growing club. As a result of that growth at all levels of the game, the club needs more help. The club is looking for new people - parents, players and members of the wider community - to join the committee. There are various roles to be filled and developed, including registrar, assistant secretary, assistant treasurer, for example, and other roles within the club such as 50/50 sellers.
On the field, KK are looking for coaches across all underage levels, boys and girls, to help with teams. Garda vetting and safeguarding is compulsory.
KK is a community club and this season they're asking for the community - both within the club and outside it - to get involved to ensure the club remains sustainable and successful, on the pitch and off it.
Do you have time to give? Be it a little or a lot, they'd love you to talk to them and get involved at some level. If you can help out, contact Martin at 086 3723366 or Mary at 087 2124130, or talk to one of the other committee members or coaches. Alternatively send a PM to the club's Facebook page.
Congratulations to 50/50 winner Declan King from Balla who picked up a cheque for €624 at the draw held on Saturday night, January 20, in Langan’s Bar. Envelopes for the draw are available to purchase at most of the local outlets or you can enter on line at https://www.lottoraiser.ie/KiltimaghGAA/. Thanks to all who support the draw each week.
The annual general meeting of Kiltimagh Credit Union will be held this evening, Tuesday, January 30, in the Park Hotel at 8pm. This is a very important meeting for the community so your support and attendance would be appreciated.
Mayo Cancer Support offers a range of emotional support to people with cancer and their families. Call 094 9038407 for information.
The 10th Mayo Scout Group thank everyone who supported them and bought tickets before Christmas for the 12 Days of Christmas draw. Whilst there was no winner from their sales, 80% of the money raised, their group gets back from Scouting Ireland to help continue to run their group. Again thanks to all who supported.
All players and parents are invited to the Kiltimagh Bord na nÓg awards evening, which will take place on February 5 from 6 to 8pm in the Cill Aodain Court Hotel. Celebrating a year of great football in 2023 for GAA and LGFA players and looking ahead to 2024. There will be lots of trophies and medals to be presented on the night.
Chris Flatley and Hugh Forde and James Walsh and Paddy Carney were joint winners at the 25 Drive in Kiltimagh on Thursday night, January 11, with third prize going to Kathleen Gill and John Walsh. Last 10 prize Alo Langan and Martin Regan, spot prize Mary and Liam Moran. Raffle winners were Francis McNicholas, Terry Maughan, Michael Costello and John Walsh.
The previous week’s results were joint 1st Mary and Liam Moran and Patsy Flatley and Hilary Foley. Third prize was shared by shared by Tom Flatley and Francis McNicholas and Michael Costello and Michael Carney. Last 10 Joe Boyle and Tom Conroy, spot prize Mary and Jimmy Doyle. Raffle winners were Patsy Flatley, Paddy Carney, Francis McNicholas and Michael Carney. Game starts every Thursday at 9pm in the Parish Centre at rear of church.
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.
An open meeting for ladies interested in playing adult football for the club in 2004 was held in the Kiltimagh GAA Clubhouse at the weekend. If interested in joining and were unable to attend this meeting contact John Hession, junior manager on 087 8514662 Bereaved.
Sympathy is extended to Margaret O’Donnell, Foxfield, on the recent death of her father Gerard Cahill, Kiltimagh/Dubln. He was brother of the late Eileen McGreevy, Main St.
Paul Stafford the Volunteer Support Officer for ALONE is urgently looking for volunteers in Mayo and its surrounding areas for older people who need befriending for up to one hour per week and/or telephone support for up to 2 hours per week. Their befriending program is designed to help older people combat loneliness and isolation. They now need your help more than ever. If this is something that interests you, then please contact Paul on 086 0135043 or email paul.stafford@alone.ie.
A Pink Ribbon fundraiser will take place in Walsh’s Bar, Main Street, Charlestown, on Saturday, February 17. There will be a champagne reception with music, food, raffle and an auction with lots of fun guaranteed. Prizes for best dressed PINK Lady and Gent. Special guest on the night will be well known former Today FM DJ Phil Cawley. Tickets are on sale from Walsh’s Bar, Casey’s Expert Hardware or from committee members Grainne (087 9438824), Trina (087 9809529), Martina (085 7216286) , Fiona (085 2628925). This promises to a good night for a terrific cause so save the date and enjoy a night of fun and entertainment.
