Local Notes: Kiltimagh Knock Utd U13 team won County Shield.
Kiltimagh Knock United U13 team who won the County Shield, defeating Castlebar in the final
Final preparations are being made in Kiltimagh for the Coillte Come Home Festival which promises to be a great weekend of music, dance and fun events for all ages. The town is decked out in buntings and flags and there is an air of excitement growing as the weekend approaches. Many people arrange their holidays to coincide with the festival and like in other years large crowds are again expected.
Reigning 'King of the Coilltes' Padraic (Tulip) Walsh will officially open the festival in the Festival Field at 10.30pm on Friday night and this will be followed by a huge fireworks display. But before all that there is an Inter Pub Quiz on Thursday starting at 9.30pm and a Street Busking competition on Friday evening at 8.30pm with some great prizes as well as a Texas Hold Em tournament in the Cill Aodain Court Hotel at 7pm.
Saturday, July 13, is Race2Glory day which starts from the GAA Park at 10am (registration on Friday evening at the park from 8-9.15pm) and finishes at the Sculpture Park. Saturday night live on Main Street will be The High Stool Prophets from 9.30pm and preceded by support band Ríl Óg from 8pm.
Sunday a World Cup soccer blitz will be held at Kiltimagh Knock United grounds at 10am.
Sunday is always a lovely Family Fun Day, starting with the with the Kiddies Tractor Run at 12.30pm at the Market Square and lots of games and competitions in the festival field including many different amusements free of charge compliments of the Tourism Association.
On Sunday night The Tumbling Paddies, that last year drew unbelievable crowds to Main St, will be on stage from 9.30pm, this time joined by champion Irish dance group Croí na hEireann.
Murray’s Funfair will be in the festival field throughout the festival which ends on Monday, July 15, with the Coillte Golf Cup competition at Balla GC.
Congratulations to Ruairi Freeman, son of Shane and Orla, who has made the Connacht U14 Boys Interprovincial team for 2024. He will play alongside 7 other boys from Connacht against Ulster, Leinster and Munster teams over 3 separate days throughout July and August. The first event was fixed for Newtownstewart GC, Co Tyrone on Sunday last.
Ruairi, who plays his golf at Ballyhaunis GC, turned 14 on July 1 so a very nice birthday present for this enthusiastic young golfer.
Kiltimagh Tourism Festivals wish to advise the following road closures will be in place on Saturday and Sunday, July 13 and 14 - Main Street from Teach O'Hora to Langan's Bar will be closed to all traffic from 5pm to 1am to allow for open air concerts. Residents and patrons are asked to remove parked cars from this area prior to 5pm each evening. Traffic diversions will be in place via James Street and Thomas Street. Footpaths will be accessible. Public notice issued and permission granted from Mayo County Council. Please cooperate with stewards as directed.
It is with sadness that we record the recent death of Rose Curry (nee O'Neill),Tavnagh Beg, Straide and formerly of Main St., Kiltimagh, which took place surrounded by her loving family at University Hospital, Galway. Some years ago she and her late husband Bill ran a business (formerly Byrne’s Pub) on Aiden St where customers were always guaranteed a warm welcome from Rose who had a happy and outgoing personality. She was well known in the locality when she lived in Main St before moving to Straide to be with her daughter and news of her passing was greeted with a deep sense of sorrow by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Sympathy is extended to her family and friends.
Predeceased by her loving husband Bill, Rose will be sadly missed by her daughters Tracey and Geraldine, grandchildren Christina, Rebecca, Amanda, Ciara, Katie, Liam, Michael and Daniel, her great granddaughters Emilia and Isabelle her son-in-laws Michael and Jimmy, also by her brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, extended family and by her wide circle of friends.
Reposing was in the Michael Davitt Community Centre, Straide, on Friday evening, June 21, with her Funeral Mass celebrated in St Peter and St Paul's Church, Straide, on Saturday. Afterwards Rose was laid to rest in Kilkinure Cemetery, Kiltimagh. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Poker
Mossie O’Connell and An Other shared first and second prizes in Round 7 of the Summer Poker League in Teach O’Hora on Wednesday night last, Gerry Groarke was third and Paul Walsh fourth. The other finalists were 5 Jamie Henneberry, 6 Derry O’Siullivan, 7 Daniel Kennedy, 8 An Other, 9 Nicky Cunnane. Pat Boyle remains top of the league table on 104 points followed by An Other on 96 and Gerry Groarke on 95. The rest of the top twelve is Michael Sheridan 90, Nicky Cunnane 88, Enda Ruane 86, Derry O’Sullivan 83, Martin Regan 80, An Other 78, Mossie O’Connell 74, Tiernan Bure and Mary McGlynn 72.
As part of the Coillte Come Home festival the Coillte Cup Poker tournament will be held in the Cill Aodain Hotel this Friday night, July 12, starting at 7pm. Entry is €30 with two optional re entries available and late reg is approx 8.45pm. This tournament is capped at twenty seven players so pre registration is advisable to book a seat and entry is confined to members only. Further details from 086 8988306.
The 9th annual Coillte Cup golf tournament will be held at Balla Golf Club on Monday, July 15. This fun event for local golfing enthusiasts has been run every year since the festival restarted in 2016 and is sponsored by Tommy Ryan of Ryans Bar. Names are now being taken (contact Shane Freeman or Tommy Ryan). Last year €2,700 was raised for Mayo/Roscommon Hospice in memory of Jarlath Heneghan who was a great supporter of the event.
In a very exciting East Mayo Minor C championship game played in Ballaghaderreen, Kiltimagh, overcame the local team on the score of 0-13 to 1-9. At half time Kiltimagh were behind by 7 points and looked like being on the losing side but their management made a few positional changes and introduced subs which changed the course of the game.
In the closing minutes Kiltimagh were clinging on to a one point lead when Ballaghadereen were awarded two close in frees which they missed thus ensuring a narrow and deserved victory for Kilitmagh, Mayo Shield winners.
Congratulations to the Kiltimagh Knock United U13 girls who won the Mayo Shield last Sunday week at the league's HQ in Milebush.
In front of a large crowd, the girls came away with a hard fought but deserved (on the day) victory. Castlebar Town had already won the league, so the girls knew they were in for a tough afternoon. Huge credit to Castlebar for playing their part in an exciting and sporting final. Hopefully there will be many more finals to come for both clubs.
Congrats to Madeline O'Donnell who was the lucky winner of the Kiltimagh GAA club's 50/50 jackpot of €489 at the weekly draw held in Teach O'Hora on Saturday night, June 29.
Booking for the FAI summer camp at Kiltimagh Knock United is now open. The camp takes place at the club from July 29 to August 2. Booking is online via the FAI.
Well done to Kevin and Una Kelly from Aghamore, the latest winners in the Kiltimagh Knock United 50/50 draw, winning a nice prize of €302.
In round 3 of the County Primary junior championship Kiltimagh bowed out when they suffered a defeat by Ardagh who scored 2-13 to Kiltimagh’s 3-9. Leading at one stage by 8 points it looked like a victory was on the cards for the Coilltes but they allowed Ardagh back into the game and they went on to win by a single point.
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East Mayo Anglers will hold their yearly Youth Angling Event on July 24 from 6-8pm. For enquiries and application forms contact Kathleen at EMAA office on 094 9253955 or 086 3946837. Early booking is advised as numbers are limited for safety reasons.
Mass will be celebrated in St Joseph’s Cemetery, Bohola, on Saturday, August 3, at 6pm and in Straide Cemetery on Sunday, August 4, at 11am.
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary, Moy Davitts GAA are hosting a dinner dance in the Great National Hotel Ballina on November 2. A drinks reception will be held at 7pm and dinner at 7.30pm. Music will be supplied by the Brian McDermott band, followed by DJ till late. Tickets are €50 pp. To book, contact Annette on 087 6781500. Special accommodation rates are available from the hotel.
Moy Davitts GAA Golf Classic at Ballina Golf Club will be held on Saturday, August 31. There will be great prizes on the day and they will run a competition for the longest drive and closest to the pin. Entry fee is €160 per team of 4. If you don’t play golf and would like to sponsor a hole, get in touch with Annette 087 6781500.
To book your tee-time contact Patricia 087 2768080, Annette 087 6781500, Declan 087 9900289 or Pat 0874136896. We will host presentations for all winners on the night in The Village Inn Bohola.
Congratulations to Clare Mulvey who won a jackpot of €336 in the Moy Davitts 50/50 draw on Saturday, June 9. A huge thank you to everyone who supported the draw, it is greatly appreciated. Tickets are available in the usual retail outlets and by playing on the club app (Moy Davitts GAA).
