Local notes: Knockmore win Junior A titleCèide Fields Visitor Centre, Alan Donnelly Memorial Busking Competition
Ballycastle Athletics Club Couch to 3k continues: stock image
Congratulations to Knockmore on their win over Westport in the primary Junior A final played on Saturday, July 26, with a scoreline 3-18 to Wesport’s 2-15. Members of the winning team were; Brian McMahon, Martin Orme, Keith Ormbsy, Adam Battle, Darragh Holmes, Ryan Casey, Davie McHale, Mike Lowther, Tadhg Staunton, Ronan Melvin, Conor Flynn, Brian Durkan, Dylan Coleman, Charlie Bourke and Sean Rutledge. Subs; Adam Naughton, Oran Timlin, Alan Loftus, Ronan Holmes and Keith Langan.
The numbers drawn on July 26, were; 8, 10, 23 and 27. There was no winner for the €3,300 jackpot. Weekly winners were; Deirdre Blewitt and Hugh Langan and season ticket winners were Gary Devers and Tony Moyles. Lucky dip winner was Joanne Clarke.
The numbers drawn on July 21, were 3, 17, 18, 26. Weekly and season winners were; Caoimhe Ryder, Ann Breslin, Donncha Ryder, Darren Ruddy, Catherine Fleming and Richard O'Hora. Lucky dip winner was Bernie Duffy.
Uniform Swap Shop takes place again in Currabaggan NS on Saturday, August 9, where you can drop any old uniform items or pick up anything needed from their stock.
Mass will be celebrated in Cloghans Cemetery on Sunday, August 10, at 6pm. The cemetery committee would appreciate any extra help to prepare for same.
Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Mai McDonnell nee Reape, Stone Park, whose death took place in Florida. May she rest in peace.
If you wish to donate to the parish, the Bank a/c details are as follows. Account number 11739521. Account Name Bishop of Killala Knockmore Church Account Bank of Ireland, Pearse Street, Ballina. IBAN IE53BOF BOFI 9052 7211 7395 21.
Congratulations to Tom and Beatrice Timlin, Corroy, who celebrated their 50th Wedding anniversary on Sunday last. They are wished many more years of happiness together.
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Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of Joe Walsh, late of Dominick Street, who died recently in London. May he rest in peace.
Cèide Fields Visitor Centre is part of a new OPW initiative offering free admission to U18s throughout August 2025. This pilot scheme gives young people a chance to explore their heritage, learn about the past and enjoy one of Ireland's most extraordinary landscapes.
At Cèide Fields you can: discover Ireland's first farmers, walk the cliff-top boardwalk, explore the award-winning Visitor Centre, soak in stunning views of North Mayo. Free admission for everyone on Wednesday, August 6, as part of OPW's 1st Wednesday programme.
Ballycastle Athletics Club Couch to 3k Walk to Jog programme continues at 7pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Ballycastle GAA pitch. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Congratulations to Shona Coultry, last week's winner of €222 in the GAA 50/50 draw.
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Alan Donnelly Memorial Busking Competition
The Alan Donnelly Memorial Busking Competition returns to the Killala Live Festival this year. The children's busking competition will take place between 5 and 6pm in Killala Town on Sunday, August 17. 1st prize €300, 2nd Prize €200 and 3rd Prize €100, sponsored by Shane and Goretti Donnelly, The Arch Bar.
The numbers drawn on July 23, were 4, 15, 17, 26. Consolation prizes went to Teesa Ruddy, Teresa Ruddy and Kathleen Barrett. The numbers drawn on July 30, were 3, 7, 17 and 25. Consolation prizes went to Joanne Grace, Catherine Morley, Caroline Clarke and Teresa Ruddy. The jackpot this week is €9,750.
Annual Lotto tickets can be bought at the Killala Community Centre office for just €90.
All are welcome to the Dementia Social Group which is held in Killala Community Centre on the second Tuesday of the month. The next group meeting will be held on August 12.Call Marie on 087 1708706 for details.
Killala Live Festival will run from August 13 to 17. There will be a concert in St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Saturday, August 16, and all musicians are welcome.
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The numbers drawn on Saturday, July 26, for a jackpot of €8,750 were; 2,16, 32 and 33. The €40 weekly winners are Shane, Sinead and Aoife Ruane, Drumsheen; Patrick Hallahan, The Loft, Ballina; Derek Beckett, Carra, Bonniconlon; Nora Conlon, Ellaghmore; and Laura Mckenzie, Ardoughan Woods. The latest draw took place on August 2, for a jackpot of €8,900.
From August 9 to to 31 there will only be a Saturday evening vigil Mass. Sunday morning Masses will resume on Sunday, September 7. The Feast of the Assumption will be celebrated on August 15, at 11am.
The Bofield CCE Seisiun continues at 8.30pm on Thursday evenings up to Thursday, August 21, in the Grand National Hotel in Ballina with traditional Irish music, song, dance and storytelling sessions. The evening features musicians from Bofield CCÉ, with musicians, singers, storytellers and dancers from across the Moy Valley and further afield. Contact 086 194 3687/ 087 267 0478 for details.
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It will not be long until it’s time to shine up those tractors, cars, bikes and trikes and hop aboard! Join for a road trip like no other along the Wild Atlantic way for a very worthy cause. If you would like to become involved in organising the tractor run come to The Sensory Garden on Tuesday, August 5, at 7pm, and let’s make this a day to remember.
Lacken/Ballycastle Walking Group continues to walk on Monday mornings and Thursday mornings at 10am. On a recent Monday the walkers enjoyed a walk from The Community Garden to the Summit of Lacken Hill around the site of The Gazebo where they had one of the best viewpoints of the surrounding areas of North Mayo. On the Thursday they ventured to Blanemore Forest, a few miles from the village of Moygownagh. This forest trail walk passes through an area of many archaeological sites from the Stone, Iron and Bronze ages. New members are always welcome!
Lacken Walking Group are delighted that their group in Lacken have been invited by Mayo Sports Partnership to host an event on September 25 to celebrate National Walking Day. The Activator Pole walking group in Lacken is an amazing success story and this invitation recognises the commitment and dedication of the walkers in Lacken and their friends from surrounding parishes have shown to this new initiative.
Lacken Walking Club are grateful to Mayo Sports Partnership and Brian Glackin at Tonnta Adventures for all the guidance and support.
