Local Notes: Kiltimagh prepares for inaugural Darkness Into Light walk
At the launch of Kiltimagh's inaugural Darkness Into Light Walk in aid of Pieta were, from left: Jack Mallee, Tomás Malee, Seamus Corry, and John Malee. Picture: Trish Forde
The Emigrant Park will be officially opened on Saturday next, April 27, at 12 noon by Mr Bill Durkan. Mr Durkan made a very generous donation towards the park’s fundraising appeal which allowed the project to reach this momentous milestone.
Phase one of the Emigrant Park is now completed and the new green heart of Kiltimagh is ready to be unveiled. This phase involved the development of a walkway with lighting, seating, a pump track, planting of native trees, and an outdoor willow classroom connected to the park pathways via a Roman Road constructed from sheep wool and limestone.
The grand opening of the Emigrant Park will take place on the Knock Road entrance of the Park in Kiltimagh. As part of the opening, a time capsule will be buried. The oragnising committee invites all members and groups of the community to come along on the day with items, photographs or notes that they would like to include in the capsule.
The Kiltimagh Amenity Park Committee invites you all to come and celebrate this special occasion.
Best of luck to the Clann Machua Drama Group who travel to Mountmellick, Co Laois this coming weekend to present their play at the All Ireland finals on Friday night. It has been a hectic few months for the group who have travelled to numerous festivals in March from as far away as Castleblaney, Co Monaghan to Clonakilty in West Cork, picking up many acting and technical awards along the way.
The two-act play is directed by Seamus Corry and written by Yvonne Quinn and Bairbre Ni Chaoimh. It is a humorous and moving piece of work that centres around one woman’s search for her birth mother.
The members of the drama group have worked very hard over the last number of months with rehearsals and backroom preparations and they fully deserve their place in the finals.
As they are on stage on the final night of the festival in Mountmellick, the presentation of awards will be made on the same night, which should make the whole experience all that more exciting.
Twenty-three players competed in Round 13 of the Spring Poker League in Teach O’Hora on Wednesday night last. The winner was AN Other, the runner-up was Julian Keane while John Reynolds won third prize. The other finalists were: 4th, Keith Lydon; 5th, Gerry Groarke; 6th, Isaac Boyle; 7th, AN Other; 8th, Michael Sheridan; 9th, Mossie O’Connell.
Isaac Boyle stays top of the league table on 218 points followed by Gerry Groarke on 200 and Keith Lydon on 199. The rest of the top twelve is Mossie O’Connell 197, Nicky Cunnane 187, Pat Boyle 186, Michael Sheridan 179, John Borza 171, Tiernan Burke 165, AN Other 163, Michael Higgins 161 and in joint twelfth, Bart Furtak and Paul Walsh on 160.
The league runs for 15 weeks with a tournament in Teach O’Hora every Wednesday night at 8pm. Entry is €20 with one optional rebuy and late registration 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 12 in the league table qualify automatically for the final and will be joined by two qualifiers to play for a prize pool of over €2,500.
In the €25 tournament held on Sunday, April 14, there were 23 entries. First and second prizes were shared by Pat Boyle and Enda Ruane, third was AN Other and fourth prize was won by Nuala Nolan. The next Sunday tournament will be the Monthly €50 on Sunday, May 12 at 4pm.
James Walsh and Paddy Carney were the winners of the first prize at the weekly 25 Drive held in the Parish Centre, Kiltimagh, on Thursday, April 28, second were Jack Ryan and Seamus Larkin and the 3rd prize was shared by Kathleen Gill and John Walsh and Aiden Maughan and Aiden Jr Maughan. Last 10 prize shared by Mary and Liam Moran and Mary and Richard Carney. Spot prize went to Denis Regan and Aiden McDonagh and winners in the raffle were Patsy Flatley, Tom Conroy, Ann Rowley and Seamus Larkin.
The game starts every Thursday at 9pm and will run throughout the year.
Two Kiltimagh Knock United players have been named on the Mayo squad for the Angela Hearst Cup national competition - Anna McDonnell and Hana Ueno.
Club coach Marie Bones is a coach with the Mayo team with KK's Michael Collins coordinator/liaison officer.
At a recent meeting of Kiltimagh GAA Club, the following officers were confirmed for 2024: president Danny Doherty, chairperson Gerry King, vice-chairperson Ger McNicholas, ladies chairperson Kenny Conway, secretary Martin McCaffrey, assistant secretary Kenny Conway, treasurer Mike Ryan, assistant treasurer James Donnelly, PRO Brendan Mooney, assistant PRO Adrian Forkan, children’s officer Carmel Bigley, county board delegate Seamus Corry, insurance officer Paddy McNicholas, registrar Ronan McGovern, Bórd na nÓg Mark Jennings, coaching officer Ger McNicholas, health and wellbeing Karen Forkan-Burke, Irish promotion officer Aingeal Ui Mhaicin, ladies players representative Noelle Kilduff, men’s players representative Mattie Cummins.
Brendan gave an update on the development of Gilmartin Park and said that owing to the horrible weather for the last months no work has been possible on the development and seeding of the pitch. If the weather improves in the coming weeks, it is hoped to get work underway.
Congrats to Laura Rowley, Knock, last week's Kiltimagh Knock United 50/50 jackpot winner. Laura won €316. Thanks, as always, to everyone who played. Your support is vital to the day-to-day running of the club. Remember, you can play online at www.lottoraiser.ie or you can pick up a ticket in local retail outlets.
Tuesday, April 23, Minor League, Kiltimagh v Castlebar in Kiltimagh at 7pm.
Thursday, April 25, U16 County League, Kiltimagh v Crossmolina in Kiltimagh at 7pm.
Saturday, April, 27, U14 Development League, Kiltimagh v Carras in Kiltimagh at 11am.
Senior League Round 1, Kiltimagh v Bonniconlon in Kiltimagh at 6.30pm.
Sunday, April 28, Senior League Division 4B, Kiltimagh Swinford in Kiltimagh at 1pm.
If you are aged 16 to 18 you are invited to be part of Knock Shrine and volunteer for one weekend of the summer.
All volunteers for 2024 will attend an initial full-day training programme at Knock Shrine. This will take place on Sunday, June 9. All completed applications must be received before this date.
For those who are unable to attend on this date due to family commitments or exams, please let us know when you submit your application, as an additional training day can be arranged at the end of June. See www.knockshrine.ie for further information.
Well done to Kiltimagh Knock United’s three U17 players Siofra McGuinness, Aine Monaghan and Kate Byrne on playing for Mayo U16s last week and winning the Connacht Championship with a hard-earned win (after extra-time) over Galway. Aine has also already played for KK’s senior women's side.
Race2Glory is a multi-sport adventure race involving cycling, running and a river run, which takes place annually on the second weekend in July in conjunction with the Coillte Come Home Festival.
It has been a great success over the years and attracts athletes from all around the country. It will be held this year on Saturday, July 13, starting at 10am.
For those who want to try out adventure racing but aren’t sure if they are up to all three stages of the full race (just yet), the relay option is ideal.
Congrats to Vanessa Ryan from Kiltimagh who won the GAA Club’s 50/50 jackpot of €638 at the draw held in Ryan’s Bar on Saturday night, April 13. Envelopes for the draw are available to purchase at most local outlets or you can enter online at www.lottoraiser.ie.
Thanks to all who support the draw each week.
Kiltimagh had a 1-9 to 1-7 win over Balla in Division 1 of the Minor League last week.
Kiltimagh team: Sean Gilmartin, Con Mc Dermott, Evan Cosgrove, Robbie Irvine, Oisin. Mulderrig, Darragh McGovern, Max Bennett, Liam Smyth, Michael Smyth, Lorcan Burke, Jack Morley (0-4), Mikey Kearney, Conor Hession (1-0), Fionnan Bourke (0-3), Callum McNicholas (0-2). Subs: Cillian Walsh, Andrew Maloney, Jack Shannon, Daniel Fernhill.
Anam Cara, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, will meet on Tuesday, April 23, at 7.15pm in the TF Royal Hotel, Castlebar. This event is free and open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or whether their death was recent or not.
Anam Cara now also offers an online support service. Make contact at info@anamcara.ie or 085-2888888.
Training for girls U8 to U10 has resumed at Kiltimagh Knock United on Saturday mornings at 11am. All are welcome to give it a try and do bring a friend. Any queries, send a message to the club's Facebook page.
Kiltimagh lost out to Burrishoole on the score of 3-3 to 4-9 in Division 3 of the U14 County League.
Team: E O Reilly, N Byrne, H Warde, R Walsh, C Gilmartin, E Feerick, D Bigley. E Ivers, L Commins, J Ryan, D McNicholas, C Carroll, L McGovern, C Gill, S Donnelly.
Subs: K Gill, L Walsh, R Freeman.
SeniorLine is Ireland’s national telephone service for older people which is open every day of the year from 10am to 10pm. Callers may feel isolated, alone, wish to discuss a problem in confidence, or for company during their day.
SeniorLine’s older volunteers are trained to listen, to support, to discuss options and to refer caller to other helpful services if necessary. Freephone 1800 804591.
