Local Notes: Knockmore/Foxford Boxing Club have a busy 2024/25 season on their schedule.
Knockmore/Foxford Boxing Club returned to training for the 2024/25 season and a busy season is on the schedule for the club. Front row L to R: Michael Levi Collins, Sean Bourke, Finn Judge, Patrick Lawernce, Kevin Spellman, 2nd row L to R: John Gerard Collins, Axel Doherty, Shay Judge, Cayden Murray, Eddie Doran, and Kyle Reape, 3rd row L to R: Killian Mc Andrew, Benjamin Garvin, Warren Ryder, Se Dempsey, Martin McDonagh and Jonah Gallagher. 4th row L to R: Coach Thomas Garvin, Clodagh Lawless, Lilly Ryder, Brookyln Collins, Joshua Garvin, Cian Hannigan, Michael Finnerty, Ryan McDonagh, Nathan McGuane, Christian McGuane and Florean Meskers, Back row L to R: Assistant Coach Pauline Dempsey, Coaches Billy Rice, Tom Tuffy, Brendan Walsh, Joseph Hannon. Picture courtesy of Aaron Gallagher
John and Isabella Hoban will visit Crossmolina Civic Centre on September 17, at 3pm for another Music Circle. All welcome to join. This event is free entry and provided by the Family Centre Castlebar on behalf of Flourish Social Prescribing. If you want to find out more about Flourish and the service offered contact Maria on 087 185 7280 or email flourish@thefamilycentre.com.
There was no winner of Crossmolina Deel-Rovers GAA Club lotto jackpot on Saturday night, September 7, in Cooneys, when the numbers drawn were 1, 11, 20 and 33. One ticket matched three numbers Martin and Olivia Donohue, Fotish, Crossmolina, and they won €150. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on Saturday, September 14, was €5,550.
The Crossmolina Deel-Rovers GAA Club express their sympathy to the families of former players, committee members and their friends on their recent bereavements. May they rest in peace.
Congratulations to Sinead Heffernan and Padric Dunn, Co Laois, who won €200 in the Mayo GAA Club Development draw in association with the Crossmolina Deel-Rovers Club on Saturday, September 7. The draw took place in Achill.
This was a very entertaining U17 grading League Division 1 game in Tiernan’s Park on Sunday week with a good spread of scorers for Crosssmolina from Oisin Deane, Esmond Maughan, Kobe McDonald and Ardnaree was best served by Conor Connolly, Oisin Hefferon, Dylan Sweeney and Nathan Ruddy. The final score was Crossmolina 4-18 Ardnaree 3-10.
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Templemary National School, are having their annual clothes collection which will run from Monday, September 16, to Friday, September 27. The collection drop-off point is at Killala Post Office (please use the double doors beside the post office front door), between the hours of 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday only. There will also be a drop-off time at Templemary School on Thursday, September19, from 7 to 9pm. Mens, ladies and childrens clothing, paired shoes (tied together), handbags, hats, scarves, ties, belts and soft toys are all accepted.
There was no jackpot winner on September 11, when the numbers drawn were; 14, 15, 22 and 27. Consolation prizes went to Breda McGuire, Ronnie Devers and Vincent McDonnell. The jackpot this week is €7650. Tickets are sold locally.
Killala Community Centre will host a meeting with Family Carers Ireland on Tuesday, September 17, from 10am to 11.30am. Come along and learn about your rights, entitlements and what help is available.
Lacken Tractor Run will take place on Sunday, October 6, with registration at the Fáilte rooms at 11am. Childrens convoy will lead the way.
Congratulations to Mickey Shea who won the Killala GAA 50/50 last week. He won €457.
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Ardagh GAA Club officials are organising a cash for clothes collection in the coming weeks. If anyone has clothes for recycling they can drop the clothes in black refuse bags into the away dressing rooms which will be unlocked from 10am to 6pm on Saturday, September 28. The collection is part of the club's ongoing fundraising events and is a method for the club to raise some vital finance to help with on and off pitch and club development. Those wishing to support the event are asked to collect any old/worn clothes in clean and wearable condition; used shoes, jackets, curtains, towels and bag the items in black refuse bags. It's important to stress that no pillows, quilts, books or toys will be accepted.
Parish priest, Fr. Pat Munnelly, has expressed his sincere gratitude to all who are supporting the current church appeal fund and those who have given donations towards the fund to date.
Ardmoy U-13 footballers had a goal to spare in their victory over Balla in last week's Mayo U13 division 3 grading league. On a 4-13 to 3-13 scoreline Ardmoy had the better of the exchanges against their central Mayo opponents.
Ardagh Community Council CLG annual general meeting will be held next Tuesday night, September 24, at 8pm in the Deel Room Ardagh Community Centre.
Ardagh GAA Club's monthly lotto draw takes place next Sunday, September 22. The jackpot currently stands at €4,400.
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The numbers drawn on September 9, were; 2,1, 24 and 27. There was no jackpot winner. €20 winners were; Lenora Ryder, Declan Duffy, Mary Lowndes, Des Langan, Adrian Cream and Ciana Clarke. Lucky dip winner was Teresa Noone.
The numbers drawn last week were 1, 9, 16, 17. There was no jackpot winner. €25 winner was Carol Naughton.
Children's choir practice (6years +) in Rathduff Church starts Thursday, September 19, from 5-6pm. Contact Niamh on 087 6114811.
The numbers drawn in the lotto last week were; 4, 8,16 and 18. There was no jackpot winner. Weekly winners were F Murphy and Paul McLoughlin. Season ticket winners were A Jones and Michael McNicholas. Lucky dip winner was Martha Butler.
We extend our deepest sympathy to the sons, daughters, cousins, relatives and friends of the late Maire Lee (nee Quinn), Bexhill on Sea, England, and formerly of Garracloon, Knockmore, who passed away peacefully following an illness. She was daughter of the late Liam (Master) and Mary Ellen Quinn, Garracloon. She was predeceased by her husband Michael in 2010. May she now rest in peace.
Knockmore/Rathduff Church areas are looking for volunteers for Eucharistic Ministers and readers in both churches. Give your name to Fr Reilly or any member of the Parish Pastoral Council if you are willing to help.
A fitness watch was found on the Brackwansha, Knockmore road recently. Contact 087 1278799 for details.
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The numbers drawn in the lotto held on September 7, were 7, 27, 28 and 32. The €40 prize winners were as follows: Nellie McDonnell, Bunalty, Glenamoy; Ellie & Theo, c/o Tom Kelly; Deirdre McKenna, Mahoney’s, Corballa; Don Whitmore, Knockroe; and Ben Loftus, Carralavin. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on September 14, was €14,150.
Bonniconlon CE Scheme have a vacancy for a project secretary, DSP criteria applies. Contact cebonniconlon@gmail.com or alternatively Intreo office, Ballina.
Craoibhín Ballina is a socially inclusive social centre supporting the ageing population of the Ballina district. They are located on Cathedral Road, Ballina, opened Monday-Thursday from 9am to 5pm and Friday 9am to 4pm. They do computer classes, knitting and crochet, line dancing, seated exercises, Spanish conversation, bingo, boccia, chair yoga, shopping bus service, art class, Irish conversation, talks, tea dances/coffee mornings and day trips. For more information call the centre on 087 2785365.
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Only a few days until the Ceide Coast Atlantic Run. This half Marathon and 10k, organised by Ballycastle Athletic club, will take place on Saturday, September 21. Register online at ceidecoasthalfmarathon.com. Any queries contact Joe Gardiner at 086 8453067.
Congratulations to Wanda O'Neil, last week's winner of €230.50 in the GAA 50/50 draw.
Sympathy is extended to Sue Kneafsey on the death of her husband Paul, England and Ballymachugh, Ballycastle and to his family, relatives and friends.
Sympathy is also extended to Hazel Kneafsey whose husband Adrian, England and Sea Road, Ballycastle, died recently and to his family, relatives and friends. May they both rest in peace.
It is hoped to reschedule the yearly Mass in Ballycastle Cemetery for Sunday, September 22, at 12 noon weather permitting.
St. Brigid's Church Gate Collection will take place on the weekend of Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22.
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Thursday night last saw the Moygownagh Ramblers Group return to the field after their summer recess. Looking back and moving forward, produced and distributed by Pauline Mahon, is a detailed diary of the accomplishments of the Ramblers Group, from its inception to the present day. It came as a surprise, upon summarising the diary, how much the Ramblers have achieved, as a group in a short space of time.
Moygownagh Ramblers will meet in Moygownagh Learning Forum on Thursday, September 19, at 7.30pm. New members welcome.
Jamies Knit Night continues on Thursday, September 26, at 7.30pm in the Learning Forum.
Congratulations to Thomas Kelly, Moygownagh, on winning €200 in the County Board Development Draw.
Due to popular demand, The Activator Poles Exercise Programme is returning to Moygownagh Community Centre for a 10 week programme this Autumn. This is a fun, sociable activity suitable for adults who are looking to improve their fitness and health in a social and supportive environment. Contact Stephanie at 087 6154318 if you are interested in taking part. There are 18 places available in total.
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Bonus ball winner last week was Noel Connor. There are numbers available for bonus ball, contact Leo on 087 9163851.
Thank you to all our local volunteers and Team Hollister for the amazing work carried out in the Sensory garden recently. Alone we can do little, together we can do so much.
Lacken Tractor Run returns on Sunday, October 6, with registration at The Fáilte Room beside Lacken Church at 11am. It promises to be a great day with special guest Garron Noone helping to get the show on the road. Children’s convoy will lead the way.
