Local Notes: Kiltimagh mother and son win €10k in GAA Draw
Locals gathered to enjoy Morris Dancing troupe, The Ancient Men, perform at Kiltimagh Sculpture Park on Thursday, July 31st. Picture: John Corless
Sheila Gill (Greenfields) and her son John (Station View) won the €10,000 top prize in the opening draw of the Cairde Mhaigh Eo Club Development Draw, which took place last week.
The draw is a major countywide fundraiser benefiting GAA clubs across Mayo, including Kiltimagh GAA. Once a club reaches its ticket target, 90% of any additional sales remain with the club, providing vital funds for team expenses, coaching, and facilities development. According to sources within the club, Kiltimagh GAA had a very successful campaign, raising vital funds for the club.
There are six draws in total, running weekly until September 13th. The first and last draws, carry a first prize of €10,000, second prize of €1,000, five prizes of €500, and 30 prizes of €200. Draws 2, 3, 4, and 5 each offer a first prize of €5,000, second prize of €1,000, five prizes of €500, and 30 prizes of €200.
All draws are broadcast live on the Mayo GAA Facebook page, allowing supporters near and far to follow the action.
Kiltimagh GAA congratulates Sheila and John on their win and thanks all who have supported the initiative.
The Kiltimagh One Act Drama Festival returns this year on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, November 7th, 8th and 9th, with Tom Byrne as adjudicator for this year’s programme.
At last year’s festival, Butt Drama Circle from Ballybofey, Co Donegal, took first place in the Open Section with their production of . Second place went to Ennis Players for , while Upstage Players came third with .
In the Confined Section, Shannonside Drama Group from Clonlara, Co Clare, claimed top honours with . Wilde River Drama Group from Ballinrobe were runners-up with , and Lucan Drama secured third place with .
The distinctive trophies presented at the festival were specially created by Sylvia’s Oil and Glass Paintings, Foxford.
Round 11 of the Summer Poker League drew a field of 22 players to Teach O’Hora on Wednesday night.
After the final three agreed to split the prize money and play on for league points, it was Kieran McGee who secured top spot, with John Reynolds in second and AN Other 2 in third. Fourth place went to Aiden Maughan, while the remaining finalists were Michael Higgins in fifth, Michael Sheridan sixth, Tiernan Burke seventh, Nicky Cunnane eighth, and AN Other 1 in ninth.
John Reynolds continues to lead the league table on 215 points, with AN Other 1 close behind on 204 and Michael Higgins in third on 188. The rest of the Top 12 are Derry O’Sullivan 186, AN Other 2 168, Michael Sheridan 161, Kieran McGee 160, Gerry Groarke 157, Enda Ruane 149, Pat Boyle 149, Martin Regan 138, and Aiden Maughan 135.
The league runs for 15 weeks, with tournaments every Wednesday night at 8pm. The top 12 players at the end, plus two qualifiers, will contest a Grand Final for a prize pool of around €2,500.
It was a family win in Kiltimagh last week as Dani, Jaz and Harvey Sidhu took home €665 in the Kiltimagh GAA Club 50/50 draw.
The club thanked everyone who continues to buy tickets locally and online, noting that the funds raised make a real difference to team resources and facilities. Support from the community ensures the club can keep building for the future.
The latest Kiltimagh Knock United 50/50 draw saw Lewis Lally from Claremorris win €335.
Tickets for the draw are sold online, in shops and pubs around the area, and from club sellers each week. The club extended its gratitude to all participants for their continued backing, which helps support underage teams and maintain facilities for all players.
As part of this year’s National Heritage Week celebrations, the Glore Mill Regenerative Living Centre is hosting a series of self-guided nature walks up to next Sunday, August 24th.
The walks are open to the public and take place on the scenic and historically rich lands of Glore Mill, where participants are invited to explore the site’s unique labyrinths, natural features and walking trails at their own pace.
National Heritage Week, which runs from until August 24th, is an annual initiative coordinated by the Heritage Council, aimed at celebrating Ireland’s cultural, built and natural heritage. This year’s theme, 'Exploring Our Foundations', encourages people across the country to consider not only the physical structures of heritage, but also the cultural practices, landscapes and shared knowledge that have shaped communities over time. In this context, the walks at Glore Mill provide an opportunity to engage directly with the landscape and to reflect on the deep-rooted relationship between people and place.
The walking route at Glore includes riverside paths and woodland trails, incorporating a variety of natural features such as mill races, small waterfalls, a large pond, orchard, forest, springs, and picnic areas. A key feature of the site is a set of four constructed labyrinths, designed to support mindful walking and gentle reflection. The walk is self-guided and suitable for all ages. There is no admission fee, though donations are welcomed and will go toward the ongoing maintenance and development of the centre.
The walking trails will be open each day during Heritage Week, with specific times allocated as follows: Tuesday, 19th, 10am to 6pm; Wednesday, 20th and Thursday, 21st, 9am to 9pm;. Friday, 22nd, 9am to 6pm; Saturday, 23rd, 1pm to 9pm; Sunday, 24th, 9am to 9pm.
Organisers at Glore Mill Regenerative Living Centre are encouraging members of the public to take this opportunity to experience the local environment, engage with the theme of heritage, and enjoy a quiet moment in nature. Further information can be obtained by contacting the centre via email at raycooper120@gmail.com or by telephone on 087-1040438.
Kiltimagh men’s team will play their first championship match in the newly re-aligned Gilmartin Park on Sunday next, August 24th. They will face Tourmakeady at 3pm with a large crowd expected.
The club has asked townspeople planning to attend to consider walking to the game to minimise traffic and parking congestion at the ground.
Kiltimagh had a good opening day, comfortably seeing off Kilmovee Shamrocks on a scoreline of 3-20 to 2-13. Tourmakeady won their first-round game as well, disposing of Northern Gaels by 1-17 to 0-14 in Group 2 of the Mayo Junior Club Championship.
There was plenty of competitive spirit and good humour at the weekly 25 Card Drive, with several familiar names featuring among the winners.
First place on the night went to the partnership of John Clancy and Pius Forde, who edged ahead after some closely fought games. Joint second place was shared between three pairings: John and Danny Walsh, Paddy Carney and James Walsh, and the duo of Seamus Larkin and Martin Regan.
The prize for the Last 10 was split between Tom Durkin and Francis McNicholas, and Teresa Coleman and Danny Doherty. The spot prize went to Michael Costello and Michael Carney, while the raffle winners were James Walsh, John Clancy and Joe Boyle.
The death has occurred of Dympna O’Keeffe (née O’Neill) of Spa Glen, Mallow, Co Cork and formerly of Ballyglass, Kiltimagh.
Dympna passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on August 9th at the Mercy University Hospital, Cork. She was predeceased by her sister Nora and daughter-in-law Natasha.
Dympna is sadly missed by her beloved family: children Paula, Patricia, Niamh, Colm and Tracy; sister Ann; brothers-in-law John and Fred; sons-in-law James, Paul and Mark; grandchildren Aoife, Cian, Seán, Aiden, Hugh and Róisín; nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Her remains reposed at O’Connell’s Funeral Home, St. James’ Avenue, Mallow on Wednesday evening last with removal to St Mary’s Church, Mallow. Funeral Mass took place the following day with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.
May she rest in peace.
