Local Notes: Knockmore GAA Club present cheque for €10,000 to North West Hospice.
Knockmore GAA club presented a cheque for €10,000 to Mayo Roscommon Hospice recently. Pictured from left are: Ann Clarke, Martina Jennings CEO Mayo Roscommon Hospice, Johnny Flynn, chairperson Knockmore GAA Club, Laurita Blewitt, Mayo Roscommon Hospice and Fr Michael Reilly, PP, Knockmore.
The late Margaret Ruane whose death took place last week was fondly remembered at her Requiem Mass which was celebrated in St Muredach’s Cathedral, Ballina, on Monday, June 17. Family, friends and neighbours gathered to pay their final respects to a much loved wife mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Margaret was born in Fethard, Co Tipperary, to parents Michael and Mary O'Connor and was a member of a family of eight. She married her beloved husband James Ruane and set up home in Carrentrilla where they reared a family of two, Declan and David.
Margaret’s kind and friendly manner endeared her to many and her presence in their lives, her home and community will be sadly missed. Pre-deceased by her parents, and sister Josephine, she is survived by her beloved husband James, sons Declan and David, her much loved grandchildren, brothers and sisters, in-laws and many friends to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. May she now rest in peace.
Congratulations to Mia Traynor, Brackwansha, Knockmore, who received the Sports Female Award at St Joseph's Secondary School's award ceremony held recently. She was presented with her award by Padraig O'Hora, who was special guest on the night.
Congratulations to the following lucky winners in Currabaggan School online lotto. The numbers drawn were; 7, 11, 13 and 15. €25 winner was Ann McNeely. The June bonus prizes went to Monica McHale- €100, Joanne McHale -Afternoon tea for two in the Ice House, Maura Reape-€50, and Anne-Marie McLoughlin-€50.
The numbers drawn last week were 12, 29, 25 and 33. There was no jackpot winner. Weekly winners were Oliver Walsh and Willie Durkan. Season ticket winners were Brendan Blewitt and Willie Cosgrove. Lucky dip winner was Olivia McNeely. The jackpot in the latest draw was €7,500.
A Graduation Mass was celebrated in Garracloon NS on Monday last at 1.30pm, in Currabaggan NS on Tuesday evening at 7pm and in Lisaniska NS on Thursday morning at 10am.
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Marc Roberts is in concert at Galway Leisureland on Friday, June 28. A bus will leave the church grounds at 1.30pm on Friday and tickets cost €35 and the bus €25. Payment will be taken on the bus. There are tickets and places are still available. Dinner in Salthill prior to the show.
The sum raised by the recent collection for Guide Dogs for the Blind was €482. Thank you to all who contributed so generously.
The Civic Centre are pleased to host Flourish North Mayo again on Tuesday, July 25, for a music treat for the community. Come along for light refreshments in the Civic Centre at 2.30pm prior to the music, which will run from 3-4.30pm.
North Mayo Heritage Centre CLG are very excited to announce that they are looking for new volunteer board members to join the organisation. They are looking for committed people from the community to join them and they are particularly interested in people with general financial interests, experience in IT, administration or governance, but all interested parties will be considered. If you are interested, contact 096 31809 or email nmhmanager@gmail.com.
A day of self-care in North Mayo Heritage Centre, Enniscoe, will be held on Saturday, July 6, from 10.30am-4.30pm, comprising of gentle movement, relaxation, mindfulness, heart based relaxation techniques, time in nature. Contact Anne 087 9337121, Maura 086 8237230, or email fuaim2024@gmail.com.
There was no winner of Crossmolina Deel-Rovers GAA Club lotto jackpot on Saturday night, June 15, in The Thatch Bar, and the numbers drawn were 11, 17, 30 and 33. Three tickets were drawn; Peadar Gardiner, Deerpark, Crossmolina; Johnny and Clare Loftus, Creevy, Castlehill; and Rylee Hughes, UK c/o PJ Hughes, Carrowkilleen, Crossmolina, and they won €50 each.
The Neale were in command for the opening twenty minutes with a string of points from Tom Lydon Robbie Hughes and Ronan Hughes before Fionan Duffy opened his sides account in the tenth minute and tacked on a further three points. In between James Maheady and Paddy Leddy raised white flags. The Neale closed out the scoring in the last few minutes of the half with points from Tom Ledon and Ronan Hughes to leave the visitors leading by a point O-7 to 0-6.
James Maheady tied the score just after the break and minutes later Paddy Leddy smashed the ball to the net. James Maheady quickly tacked on two points and Fionan Duffy one. Tom Lydon and Aidan O’Sullivan kept the Neale’s score board ticking over. Conor Caden, Diarmuid Coggins, James Maheady and Fionan Duffy added further points in the fourth quarter with just the one in reply from Tom Lydon to leave the Deel-Siders comfortable winners in the end. the final score was Crossmolina 1-14, The Neale 0-12.
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Moygownagh Community Employment Scheme have vacancies including catering assistant and home visits. DEASP criteria applies. Phone 096 31066. Since May 13, eligibility for CE Schemes has now been extended to people over 50 years of age signing for jobseeker’s benefit credits . Only (JBCO) or a combination of Jobseeker’s Benefit (JB) and JBCO for 12 months or more.
Congratulations to Alan Carolan last week’s winner.
Kellogg’s GAA Cul Camp will take place in Moygownagh from Monday, July 15, to Friday, July 19. Contact supervisor Anthony Gallagher at 087 2431306. The cost is €75 for 1st child, €60 for 2nd child and €50 for 3rd and subsequent children. Each child will receive 1 Cul Camps Kit.
The Moygownagh Ramblers Group put forward the following list of interesting places to visit during the Summer. One place will be selected. 1 Solas and St. Deirbhile’s Well, Aghleam; 2. National Museum of Country Life, Turlough Park; 3, Foxford Woollen Mills; 4 Michael Davitt Museum Straide; 5 Achill Island.
Congratulations and good wishes were extended to Jamie Morgan on the opening of her Craft shop, Lysander and Olive in The Resource Centre, Ballycastle.
The next date for the Ramblers is Thursday, June 27.
Knit night will be held in Moygownagh Learning Forum on July 4 and July 18.
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Ardagh GAA club hosted a tremendously successful GAA sports day at their grounds for the pupils of Ardagh and Knockanillo national schools last Tuesday. The children were treated to a feast of onfield GAA activities under the watchful eye of Martin Carr Jnr who organised the event in his role as club development officer with the Connacht GAA. Martin has been working closely with the schools in his new role for the past year. Special guest was Martin's brother, James, a current member of the Mayo senior squad who signed jersies for the participating children. Ardagh GAA wishes to sincerely thank all who helped to make the event so successful and enjoyable especially Martin and James Carr, teachers, parents, secondary school students, club junior team members, committee and supporters. All the children (and adults) enjoyed the splendid day. Well done to all involved.
Just a reminder that Ardagh GAA players present a unique fundraiser, Quiz Loco, in Mickey O'Boyle's this Friday evening, June 28, at 8pm. Minimum of three and maximum of five people per team. €10 per person. Pre-registration is being organised by Lee at 086-4582800 and James at 087-3215229. All funds raised will be going towards the purchase of a new digital scoreboard. A very worthy event which deserves support.
Ardagh were very narrowly pipped by Louisburgh in a splendidly contested county senior league tie last week on a scoreline of 1-15 (L) to 3-8 (A) away to Louisburgh. Meanwhile, Ardagh B had one point to spare in a highly entertaining encounter over a visiting Belmullet team on a scoreline of 1-12 (A) to 0-14 (B).
An end of school year Mass will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, June 26, in Ardagh NS at 11.30am.
Ardagh GAA Club's lotto draw will take place next Sunday, June 30, with a prize of €4,000. Full ticket sales details are on the club website www.ardaghgaaclub.com.
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Water Safety classes at Lacken Pier from Saturday, June 29, to Wednesday, July 3, with registration at the pier on Saturday, June 29, at 1pm. Classes to commence on the day.
The death occurred on Sunday, June 16, of Eileen Gibbons (nee Deane), Attycunnane, Belmullet. She was predeceased by her husband Michael. Sympathy is extended to her daughters Anne Healy and Eileen Kearney (Ballycastle), Rita McAndrew, Maureen Reilly and Veronica Reilly (Belmullet), her son Michael Gibbons (Belmullet), her daughter-in-law Ann, sons-in-law Bernie, Noel, Tom, John and Thomas, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister- in-law Sheila Burke, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Entries are now open for the half marathon and 10k run on Saturday, September 21, hosted by Ballycastle Athletic club. You can apply online at ceidecoasthalfmarathon.com and for any queries, contact Joe Gardiner at 086 8453067.
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Killala Live Festival committee will be holding their pre-sale of tickets for "All Folk'd Up" in Johnny Lynn's Pub, on Friday, June 28, from 8.30pm. Tickets cost €20 Contact any committee member for tickets and for further details contact 083 8817482.
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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.
Save the date for the Community Care annual trip to Knock on August 7. More details at a later date.
Paint and Sip with paint by the Pints in Bessie’s Bar on July 19, at 8pm. Names and €20 fee are being taken at The Pollytunnel on Thursday, June 27. Come early to avoid disappointment. It will be followed by ceoil agus craic with Peter and Oisin.
