Local Notes: Launch of Kilkelly Kilmovee Magazine broadcast on TV.
At Kilkelly Kilmovee book launch which was held at Ireland West Airport were Bernard and Annie O' Brien, Midfield, Swinford. The launch will be broadcast on TV Ireland Show on Sky channel 588 (Faith World TV) tonight, Tuesday, December 17, at 8.30pm.
Pic James Hunt Photography.
Items for inclusion in the notes can be submitted by email to ryankneafsey@gmail.com or call/text/WhatsApp 087 7694781 after 6pm. Deadline for receipt of items is 6.30pm on Wednesday.
Join two of the region's leading choral groups for an atmospheric afternoon of Christmas Carols at the National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park, Castlebar, on Sunday, December 22. These performances have become a firm festive favourite with museum visitors over the last number of years. The Cill Aodain Choral Society will perform in the exhibition galleries at 2.15pm and the Mayo Male Voice Choir will perform at 3pm. There is also a ‘live crib’ display in the courtyard with Kiltimagh Pet Farm. Admission free. No booking required. See museum.ie for further details.
The numbers drawn in the Swinford Community Lotto draw held on December 9, were; 9, 21, 24 and 29. There was no jackpot winner. €70 vouchers were won by Martina Neary c/o Tara Café and Jonathan Cronolly, c/o Mellett's Pub. €35 was won by Paul Grogan c/o Moore's Shop, Will and Hill Horkan, c/o Horkans, Ken Spragg, Oak Drive, Cian O'Neill, Tuam, Gary Buckley, Swinford, Martina Reddington, Ballina Road and Melanie Horkan, Park Road.
The jackpot is now €19,400. Thank you for supporting Swinford Community Lotto.
Your support has ensured the ongoing development of the shared facility for sport recreation in the community for all.
Results from the game played in Swinford Golf Club on Thursday, December 5; 1st, 2nd and 3rd shared between Margaret Sweeney, Helen Gallogly, Mary Higgins, Maureen Morley, Michael Regan and Leo Murtagh. Raffle prizes were won by Marty Munnelly, Margaret Sweeney, Margaret Waters and Matt Duggan. The game continues every Thursday night at 9pm.
The Killasser/Callow Parish Calendar for 2025 is now available. Purchase your copy for 2025 from committee members, the Turf Shed and Moores for €10. It is a lovely gift for family or friends at home or abroad this Christmas.
Swinford Library Book Club will meet on Wednesday, January 8, at 3.30pm in Swinford Library. New members are always welcome. Liane Moriarty’s most recent book Here One Moment will be up for discussion on the day, a nice read for the Christmas break.
The weekly GAA 50/50 draw will now take place on Saturdays at 11pm. This week’s draw will be held in The Whitehouse Swinford on Saturday, December 21. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. ️ Swinford GAA Executive 2025. The following officers were elected at Swinford GAA club’s recent AGM: chairperson Alan Heaney, vice chair Paddy Cunney, secretary Eamon Horkan, assistant secretary Patrick Coyle, treasurer Vinny Roughneen, registrar Trish Keane Smyth, officer for Irish language and culture Mairin Noone, PRO Dylan Toner, children’s officer TBC, coaching officer TBC, players representative Jack Ferguson and county board delegate Peter Geraghty. Other executive members include Ray Gilmore, Gearoid Brady, Douglas Kelly, Padraig Owens, Michael Daly, Billy McNicholas, Derek Kelly, Aidan McLoughlin and Paul Cunney.
The Butterfly Garden Committee are delighted to launch a very unique calendar of special images from The Butterfly Garden Swinford honouring all the little babies who couldn't stay. Calendars are €10 each (postage extra) with all proceeds going to the Butterfly Garden Maintenance fund. To order, call or text Natasha on 086 3622522.
Swinford Parish Pastoral Council will host a community social event in Swinford Parish Church on Thursday, December 19, at 7.30pm with performances of seasonal carols and songs by a joint choir from the three churches in the parish, a joint choir from the primary schools in the parish and the choir of Scoil Muire agus Padraig. Admission is free but contributions can be made to the An’dagi Foundation which funds Fr. Victor’s educational projects in the diocese of Ojoga in Nigeria.
Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Pia Gill, Greenfields, Kiltimagh, (sister of Danny Gill); Jim Lyons, New Jersey, USA and formerly of Meelick (brother of Jack and Martin Lyons and Sadie Byrnes); Angela Philomena Byrne (nee Kennedy), London and formerly of Cloonfinaune, Swinford and Gay Brannigan, Waterford (husband of Mary Boland, formerly Bridge St, Swinford). May they all rest in peace.
Visiting priests will be available to celebrate the Sacrament of Penance in preparation for Christmas in Swinford Church on Sunday, December 22, from 5 to 6pm.
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Congratulations to Lynda Kennedy, Bohola, who won a jackpot of €576 in the Moy Davitts 50/50 draw on Saturday, December 7. A huge thank you is extended to everyone who supported the draw, it is greatly appreciated. Tickets are available in the usual retail outlets and by playing on the club app (Moy Davitts GAA).
The Moy Davitts GAA book is now available for sale in the following outlets: Clarke's Yourstop, Bohola; McGloins Gala, O'Hara's Centra, Gannon's Post Office, Reapes shop in Foxford and the Foxford Wollen Mills. It will also be available to buy in Bookstand (Eason’s) in Ballina and Castlebar and in Castle Bookshop, Castlebar.
This special book features many previously unpublished pictures of people from the four areas as well as some great articles written by past and present club members. All boys’ and girls’ teams from 2024 are also featured.
The cost is €30 per copy and it can be posted anywhere in Ireland for as little as €6 at your local Post Office. Contact Annette on 087 6781500 for international posting and packaging details.
The new date for the Moy Davitts 50th Anniversary dinner dance is January 25, 2025. Tickets remain on sale for that date and can be purchased directly from Annette Clarke 087 678 1500 or treasurer.moydavitts.mayo@gaa.ie. The cost is €50 per person. November tickets are still valid. Moy Davitts look forward to seeing you for a really special night in the Great National Hotel, Ballina. Special accommodation rates are also available from the hotel.
The 52nd edition of the Bohola Post is on sale in all local shops. A bumper edition, it is a lovely present to send to family and friends living away from home this Christmas. It costs €10.
Bohola NS will host a carol service this evening Tuesday, December 17, at 7pm. A donation box will be at the door in aid of Bohola NS. All are welcome to attend this very special event.
There will be a blessing ceremony for all expectant parents in the Basilica at Knock Shrine on Saturday, December 14, at 11am. It will include a short prayer for protection and safe delivery with an individual blessing for all mothers-to-be who are present.
The death occurred of Elizabeth Killeen, formerly of Barleyhill, Bohola, who died on November 1, in Kent, England. She was the mother of Michael (Straide) and Denis Kileen (England). She was buried in Straide cemetery on Saturday, December 7: Pakie O'Brien, Chancery, Turlough, formerly Rathruane died on Monday, December 9, and his funeral took place in Bohola on Thursday, December 12. Sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved.
There is no defibrillator in locality of Shraheens School Mass Centre and surrounding area. The organising committee are purchasing a defibrillator as soon as they have enough funds and it will be located outside at Shraheens Mass Centre. They would appreciate any donations no matter how small or big to help make this a reality. If you would like further information, or you want to give a donation contact Mary O’Brien, Colm Carney or Sean Galligan on 087 2775740.
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The 18th edition of Kilkelly Kilmovee Parish Magazine launch that was held at Ireland West Airport will be broadcast on TV Ireland Show on Sky channel 588 (Faith World TV) on tonight, Tuesday, December 17, at 8.30pm. The magazines are selling very well again this year and would make a lovely gift to send to family at home or abroad this Christmas. The magazines are for sale locally or contact the committee on Facebook with any enquiries.
The death took place of Brian Egan, Cloontia, Ballymote, on December 10, unexpectedly at his home. Brian was recently predeceased by his beloved wife Marie and is survived by his heartbroken family, his children Brendan, Bridie, Francis, Declan and Evelyn, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, 12 grandchildren, his great-grandson Finley, sister Kathleen, brother-in-law Johnny, sisters-in-law Eileen and Kathleen, nephew, niece, relatives and many great friends. Brian reposed in The Kilgarriff Funeral Home, Ballaghaderreen, on Thursday, December12.
Removal took place to the Church of Saints John the Baptist and Colman, Derrinacartha, on Friday, December 13, for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am followed by interment in Carracastle Cemetery. May Brian and Marie rest in peace as deepest sympathy is offered to all who are bereaved by this double bereavement. May God comfort you all at this very difficult time in your lives.
The death took place of Maureen McCoy, Drumacoo, Edmondstown, Ballaghaderreen, and late of Mountain, Aughamore, Ballyhaunis, County Mayo on December 8, in the Oakwood Nursing Home, Ballaghaderreen, peacefully in her 96th year. Maureen was predeceased by her beloved husband John, son Seamus, daughter-in-law Jacinta, parents Mary and James, brother Tommy and her sisters Margaret and Josephine. She is survived by her daughters Jo, Maureen and Bernardine, her sons John and Padraic, her sister Kathleen, daughters-in-law Bernadette and Emily, sons-in-law John, Brian and Jim, grandchildren Diane, Gill, Joanne, Caroline, Brian, Rose, Ben Jenny and Erin, her great-grandchildren Kelly, Emily and Hannah, her nieces, nephews, relatives, great neighbours and her many friends.
Maureen reposed in The Kilgarriff Funeral Home, Ballaghaderreen, on Tuesday, December 10, followed by removal to The Cathedral of the Annunciation and St Nathy, Ballaghaderreen, arriving at 8 pm Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday, December 11, at 11am followed by interment in Kilcolman Cemetery. May Maureen rest in peace as deepest sympathy is offered to all who are bereaved by her passing.
