Local Notes: Knockmore Foxford Boxing Club look forward to weekend of boxing on St Patrick's weekend
Knockmore/Foxford boxers with the clubs 2014 County and Connacht champion Lorcan Ryder. Front Row L to R: Se Dempsey, Donnacha Goggins, Kevin Spellman, Cayden Murray, Shay Judge, Kyle Reape and Warren Ryder. Back Row L to R: Coach Joseph Hannon, Patrick O'Hara, Jonah Gallagher, Nathan McGuane Lorcan Ryder, Kaiden Hardy, Brian Reddington, Ciaran Duncan, and Alexsander Dromagala.
Two events will be staged over the St Patrick's weekend in Knockmore by the Knockmore/Foxford Boxing Club (KFC). On Saturday evening, March 16, the Annual Vincie James Tournament will be staged in the community hall, commencing at 8am. All experienced KFC boxers and a couple of underage boxers will fill the program versus clubs from throughout Mayo. On Monday morning at noon an underage only event will be held in the same venue and the local club will have at least 10 boxers involved.
Knockmore/Rathduff ladies group have been invited by Minister Dara Calleary to visit the Dail on Wednesday, April 24.(please note change of date). This invitation is open to past and present members. In order to book a bus for the trip, could anyone interested contact Loretta Langan as soon as possible on 087 7650092.
The numbers drawn on Saturday, February 17, were 2, 15, 26 and 32. There was no jackpot winner. Weekly winners were Kim Stadler and Ken Tigue. Season ticket winners were Mary Flynn and Hughie Langan. Special prize was won by T. McDonagh. The latest jackpot in the draw which was held on February 24, was €5,800. Your support as always is much appreciated.
Sympathy is extended to Margaret Butler, Gorthnadreha, Knockmore, on the recent passing of her brother, Michael Nugent, Streamstown, Westport; and to Anne Reape, Calladashin, Knockmore, on the passing of her father Hughie O’Donnell, Ballina.
Knock to Mostar (Marian Pilgrimage) takes place from September 18, with Spiritual Director Fr Kieran Holmes. The cost is €855, and for further information contact Bernadette Coleman 086 8196653.
The numbers drawn on February 12, were 5, 7, 18 and 22. There was no jackpot winner. €20 winners were Gemma Reape, Michael Gillen, Lara Mc Nicholas, Mark Hanahoe, Lenore Ryder, and Francis Gardiner. Lucky dip winner was Helena Donnelly. The latest jackpot was €4,350. Your support as always is very much appreciated.
The numbers drawn last week were 2 17, 18 and 20. There was no jackpot winner and the €25 winner was Morgan Rafter. If you would like to join visit https://www.ourfundraoser.ie/org/currabaggans.
Applications are invited for the position of Manager at the local Knockmore/Rathduff Resource Centre. Email your CV with a covering letter to knockmorerathduffesdcompany@gmail.com.
The 2024 Mayo Stages Rally will take place on Sunday, March 3, in the Knockmore and Ardagh areas. This will involve a number of road closures as listed in the Public Notices Section of the Western People. There will be an increase in traffic over the weekend of Saturday, March 2 and Sunday, March 3. Should you have any queries regarding the event, contact Stage Commanders Colin Mc Gowan 087 9667537 or David Jordan 087 6414632.
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Ardagh GAA Club officials thank Mary Teresa Moran who has kindly taken up the role of PRO for all club underage activities. Items pertaining to club/schools, photographs, etc., can be sent to Mary Teresa. In addition the club seeks assistance with the promotion of its monthly online lotto draw and any help in this regard would be greatly appreciated. Club PRO Grainne Gough, who continues to do sterling work with promotional activities of the club, has also thanked Sean O'Hora and Brendan Murphy for their continued support in promoting junior team projects and events.
By all accounts Ardagh GAA Club's annual fundraising race night held in Bar Square, Ballina, last Friday evening proved an outstanding success. The club thank the management and staff of Bar Square, sponsors, organising committee and their many supporters who turned out in huge numbers to help make it a hugely enjoyable event.
2024 annual membership for Ardagh GAA is now open to all club followers. Supporters can now purchase their membership online at www.foireann.ie.
Club officials urge supporters to subscribe if at all possible as it is a continuous financial streamline in assisting with costs incurred in running the club and its many underage and senior teams.
Lenten Trocaire boxes are available at the back of the church throughout Lent. Families are asked to take one and help support the magnificent global work of Trocaire.
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There was no winner of Crossmolina Deel-Rovers GAA Club lotto jackpot on Saturday night February 17, in Cooney’s Bar, and the numbers drawn were 3, 23, 28 and33. One punter matched three number’s Joanne Gallagher, Pontoon, and she won €150. The latest jackpot in the draw which was held on Saturday, February 24, was €10,050.
The following are the results of the weekly session on Thursday night in Kilmurry Centre. Best of 20 games; 1st a tie Michael McAndrew and Michael Cawley, Liz Clarke and Bernie Gilroy; 2nd a tie Ray and Mary McNamara, Kevin Murphy and John Reape, 3rd a tie Darragh Sheridan and Martina Granahan, Sean and Mary McDonell. Raffle winners were 1st Patrick Gilroy, 2nd Kevin Murphy, and 3rd Vincent Crowley.
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Congratulations to John and Phil, last weekend’s winners of €204. Tickets are now available in John Burkes, Healy’s Bar, Donnelly's Village Store, Seaview Lounge, Belderrig Community Centre and on-line at https://www.lottoraiser.ie/Ballycastle/ Card Game Ballycastle GAA card game continues on Tuesday nights at 8pm.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place each Wednesday evening for Lent from 6-8pm in St. Bridget’s Church.
Lenten Trocaire boxes are available at the Church doors. People are asked to take one and help the work of Trocaire.
Easter Monster Bingo in Ballycastle Community Hall on Monday, March 25. €1,000 jackpot to be won on the night.
Any news items for inclusion in Ballycastle Notes in Western People can be emailed to ballycastle4@hotmail.com by 8pm on Wednesday for inclusion in the following Tuesday’s issue.
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2024 club membership is now. Follow the link https://gmssuport.zendesk.com/hc/engb/articles/360017355999-Setting-up-a-Foireann-account or contact John Diamond Club Register on 086 1625182.
Mayo Activator Walking with Poles Programme Spring 2024. The Activator Poles program in Moygownagh Community Centre continues on Tuesday at 12.30pm. The Activator Poles programme is a fun outdoor activity suitable for adults who are looking to improve their fitness and health in a social and supportive environment.
There are now vacancies on the Moygownagh Community Employment Scheme. DEASP Criteria applies. Phone 096 31066.
Moygownagh Community Alert AGM will take place in Moygownagh Community Centre on Tuesday, March 5, at 9pm. The meeting is an open meeting and any adult living in the parish is welcome to attend. New members are always welcome. Contact moygownaghcommunityalert@gmail.com.
If you want to try ladies football, then Gaelic4Girls is for you. It is fun, friends and football, just for girls age 8-12. It is starting in St Brigid’s very soon. Contact St Brigid’s LGFA if your little lady would like to try Gaelic football.
Mayo College of Further Education and Training would like to highlight their new scholarship programme. Their hope is to offer LGFA and GAA players in Mayo an opportunity to study closer to home while also being afforded the opportunity to play 3rd level competitions. Their annual open day will take on Thursday, March 7, from 12-6pm in the Ballina, Castlebar and Westport campuses as well as the VTOS hubs in Achill, Ballina, Ballinrobe, Castlebar and Swinford.
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The numbers drawn on February 21, were, 12, 22, 27 and 30. Consolation prizes went to Aoife Brown, Michael Rynn and Mary Gallagher. This week's jackpot is €6,200.
Bingo continues in Killala Community Centre every Wednesday night at 8.30pm.
Killala Community Centre are now providing a Meals on Wheels service. Their aim is to provide a hot, nourishing meal at an affordable cost to senior citizens or anyone in need of the service. The two course meal can be collected at the centre for €7 or be delivered to your home at a cost of just €8. They deliver to Killala, Kilfian, Cooneal and Lacken areas. If interested contact Barbara or Mary for more information at 096 32992.
Killala Community Bus services are available as usual. For more information or to book a seat please ring 096 32166.
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News items can be handed into the Failte Room by 10am on Thursday or phone 34130 or email tithecoistra@gmail.com.
Bonus ball winner last week was Padraic Boland. There are numbers available for bonus ball, if interested contact Leo on 087 9163851.
Lacken Enterprise Centre, Banagher, is available for rent. Internet Café offer internet access. Lacken Sports and Recreational Centre membership is €20 per month, or €50 per 3 months. Contact 089 4281275 for further details.
Keep fit on in Lacken Enterprise Centre on Thursday night at 8pm with Conor Denneny from Ballina Sports Centre. All are welcome to come along and join in the class.
High noon on in the Fáilte Room on Monday, and the usual bus service is in operation. Contact 096 34130 for further details.
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The numbers drawn in the lotto held on February 17, were 3, 5, 29 and 33. The €40 prize winners were as follows: Michael Ginley, Carralavin, Bonniconlon; Maureen Glacken, Carracrum, Bonniconlon; Jimmy Foody, Rathreedane (online); Tracey and Seamus Glacken, Kilgarvin, Bonniconlon; and Ann McKenzie, Carracrum, Bonniconlon. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on February 24, was €9,650.
Your prayers are requested for the happy repose of the soul of Michael Christopher Meer, Bofield, who was laid to rest during the week. May he rest in peace.
Notices for the parish bulletin can be emailed to cebonniconlon@gmail.com on or before each Wednesday.
