Local Notes: Knockmore GAA senior ladies were narrowly defeated in the county final.
Members of the Knockmore Senior Ladies team who were narrowly defeated by Wesport in the county final held recently.
There was no winner of Crossmolina Deel-Rovers GAA Club lotto jackpot on Saturday night, October 19, in Hineys and the numbers drawn were 9, 13, 23 and 28. Three tickets were drawn; Millie O’Connor, Kerry; Pauline Dunne, Bofeenaun; and Vincent and Evelyn Crowley, Moylaw, Crossmolina and they won €50 each. The latest jackpot was €6,450.
Best of 20 games 1st Liz Clarke and Bernis Gilroy; 2nd a tie Helen and Sean Keane, Jimmy Caden and Martin Garrett, Darragh Sheridan and Frank McDonald, Patrick Gilroy and Richard Devers; 3rd Anthony Donnelly and Pakie Hefferon, Leo Ryan and Tom O’Malley, Liam Garvey and Vincent Crowley, Michael Cawley and Michael McAndrew. Raffle winners were; 1st Liam Garvey, 2nd Michael Cawley, and 3rd Frank McDonald.
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Heartiest congratulations to Ardmoy U17 team and management who pulled off a magnificent victory by winning the Mayo U17 Grading League division 4 crown last week. Along the route they accounted for Charlestown in the semi-final and a much fancied Davitts side in the final on a scoreline of 5-11 to 3-6 at the Connacht Centre of Excellence, Bekan. It is a victory richly deserved by the young players and their magnificent backroom team and augurs well for the future.
There was no outright winner of Ardagh GAA Club's October monthly lotto draw held last week. Numbers drawn were 17, 13, 29 and 49. Lucky €50 winners were Cora Herbert Rohan and Alice Healy.
Ann Coy has expressed her sincere gratitude to all who supported the recent coffee morning held at her home in aid of Mayo Roscommon Hospice. A total of €855 was raised for the very worthy cause.
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.
Ardagh GAA Club's next lotto draw will be held on Sunday, November 17, with a jackpot of €4,600.
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Ballycastle Community Hall AGM will take place on Thursday, November 7, at 8pm. All are welcome.
Congratulations to Catherine Scott, last week's winner of €211 in the GAA 50/50 draw.
Ballycastle Athletic Club are asking for your recyclable bottles and cans. This is being organised to buy equipment for the children's Athletic Group in Ballycastle. Bottles and cans can be dropped off at the ECO Campus on Main Street on Friday, November 1, Saturday 2 and Sunday 3, from 6-8pm. Training for the kids group starts on November 4, from 7 - 8pm at the Town Hall.
The annual Ballycastle GAA 25 Card Game will take place on Sunday, November 17. More details later.
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Rosary will be recited in Ballinahaglish Cemetery on Sunday, November 3, at 12 noon, in Cloghans Cemetery on Sunday, November 10, at 12noon and in Leigue Cemetery, Ballina, at 3pm on Sunday, November 10.
Remembrance Mass for all who died in the parish in the past year will be held for the Rathduff Church area on Friday, November 1, at 7pm, and for Knockmore Church area, at the Vigil Mass on Saturday, November 2, at 8pm.
The numbers drawn last week were 3, 12, 14 and 17. €25 winner was Maura Reape.
Free Bridge classes for beginners and improvers are held on Tuesday evenings at 7pm in Knockmore/Rathduff Centre.
The numbers drawn last week were 10, 25, 30 and 32. Weekly winners were Zoe Butler and Alan Flynn. Season ticket winners were Peter Scully and Sean O'Hora. Lucky dip winner was Emer D.Sullivan.
Sympathy is extended to Gerry and Tommy Knight and family members on the recent passing of their sister Edel Beisty (nee Knight) Roscommon and Ballina. May she rest in peace.
The numbers drawn on October 14, were 3, 32, 24 and 27. €20 winners were Marion Orme, Aidan Orme, Karen McHale, Andrew Flynn, Angel Mejia and Brendan Duffy. Lucky dip winner was Mattie Togher.
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The parents association of a rural two-teacher school is holding a fundraiser in a bid to raise much needed funds to improve their school yard. Lacken National School is hosting a table quiz on November 1, in the popular Bessie’s bar. Quiz master on the night will be Midwest’s Michael D McAndrew. Committee members hope that funds raised will go towards providing students with a much sought after play area. Registration from 7pm on the night with kick off at 8pm. Those interested can contact 086 3747225.
Line dance classes at Lacken Enterprise Centre commencing Tuesday, November 5, at 8pm. Just show up on the night. €10 pay as you go. No experience necessary.
Yoga by Candlelight will be held on Monday, December 2, in Lacken Enterprise Centre at 8pm. The cost is €10 and is suitable for all abilities with essential oils and refreshments after. All proceeds are in aid of Lacken and Ballycastle Community Gardens. Contact Aideen Ryan 086 3815973 to book.
Save the date … the Lacken Christmas Party will be held in the Merry Monk on Sunday, December 1.
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Moygownagh Ramblers meeting will take place on Thursday, October 31, at 7pm in Moygownagh Learning Forum.
Jamie’s knit class takes place in Moygownagh Learning Forum on Thursday, November 3, at 7.30pm.
Crossmolina Library in partnership with MSLETB are having 1-1 lessons every Wednesday from 4-7pm to improve your digital skills on your phones, iPads and laptops. All classes are free. For more information contact Maureen on 096 31939.
Congratulations to Ardmoy U17 League Division 3 final winners. Full time result Ardmoy 5-11 Gaeil na Dabheadai 3-6.
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This year’s Christmas Party will be held in The Great National Hotel, Ballina, on Sunday, December 8, at 1pm beginning with Mass. More details later.
Training courses in CPR and AED, and Manual Handling will commence in Killala Pastoral Centre on Tuesday, November 12, at 7pm. All members of the public and event stewards are welcome. Contact Michael 087 4185892.
The Moy Singers will present Carols by Candlelight in the Great National Hotel, Ballina, on Friday, November 22, at 8pm.
The Board of Management of Cooneal NS are looking for a candidate to run the afterschool service from 2 to 4pm, Monday to Thursday in the school. The Board is also looking to hire a cleaner (8-10 hours per week). There is a possibility of combining both positions if a suitable candidate is found. Contact the school on 096 32251 if you are interested.
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The numbers drawn in the Bonniconlon GAA lotto on October 20, were 6, 20, 33 and 35. There was no jackpot winner. The €40 prize winners were as follows: John Rogan, Enniscrone; Glacken Family, Kilgarvin; Keith Mullaney, Ballina; Jean Finnerty, Rathlee; and Fiona Foody, Carnaglough. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on October 26, was €15,050.
Bonniconlon ICA thank everyone who supported their coffee morning which was held in the Gala Shop recently. €800 was raised in aid of Hospice.
Bonniconlon National School are seeking expressions of interest for a school cleaner. If interested contact the school on 096 45356 or email bonniconlonns@gmail.com.
A vacancy has arisen on the Bofield/Bonniconlon Community Employment Scheme for a general operative, reference 2353300. Contact cebonniconlon@gmail.com.
Training for any volunteers who have never been trained in child safeguarding will take place on Monday, November 4, at 7pm in the Fr Peyton Centre, Attymass and Tuesday, November 5, at 7pm in An Chroi, Tubbercurry.
A suicide prevention programme will take place in Bonniconlon GAA Club on Monday, November 4, from 6.30 to 10pm. The training is free to attend and funded by the HSE National Office for suicide prevention. You will learn four basic steps to recognise when people have suicidal thoughts and to connect them to suicide first aid resources. If you are interested in attending please contact Connor Igoe on 087 7774935.
Juvenile handball training hopes to start soon. Contact John Fox on 086 2507658 for details.
Eat drink and be merry on Wednesday, December 11, from 1pm-4pm in the Ballina Golf Club, Mossgrove, Ballina. The cost is €25 per person and music will be provided by Padraig Moran. Names to be given to Croaibhin and money to be paid by December 4, which is non-refundable. For more information call the centre on 087 2785365.
Notices for the parish bulletin can be emailed to cebonniconlon@gmail.com on or before each Wednesday.
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Back to the 90's fundraiser night in Bessie's Bar on Saturday, November 9. Entry is free with a fantastic raffle on the night with over 50 raffle prizes guaranteed. Lines are €5 each or 3 for €10. Lines can be purchased at the Post Office, Killala, Centra Killala, McDonnell's Garage Killala, Lavelle's Pharmacy Killala , Bessie's Bar, Kilcummin or Revolut Fiona on 086 8691741, Sarah on 087 7539392 or Shaunnagh on 087 3338338.
The numbers drawn on October 23 were 4, 13, 16 and 23. Consolation prizes went to Nancy Sullivan, Teresa Ruddy and Mag Gallagher. The jackpot this week is €7,950.
A Monster Halloween Bingo will be held in Killala Community Centre on Wednesday night at 8.30pm. A full house €100 and guaranteed jackpot of €500.
Killala Community Council are hiring a new administrator. Anyone interested should forward their C.V. to killalacommunitycentre@gmail.com.
