Local Notes: Lisaniska NS, Knockmore, retain the North Mayo area trophy for the 2nd year running.
Many congratulations to the boys of Lisaniska National School who are pictured with the North Mayo area trophy. They beat an unlucky Ballycastle team for the second year running to retain the cup in an entertaining final played in Ardnaree recently.
Congratulations to the children from Cloghans and Garracloon NS who received their First Holy Communion in St Teresa Church, on Sunday last, May 19 - Kate Glynn, Clodagh O’Boyle, Jacob Kelly, Eoin Loughney, Roisin Stadler, Alisa Hrechyshnikova. Congratulations to all involved in making the day so special for the children.
Congratulations to the children from Currabaggan NS who received their First Holy Communion on Saturday last, May 18, in a beautiful ceremony in Christ the King Church, Knockmore. The boys were; Shay Canavan, Kian Connor and Kian Cawley. The girls included; Natalie Bourke, Hollie Lally, Lauren McHale, Aoibhe Goggins, Caithlyn Bourke, Riona Walsh, Sophie Fox, Ella O’Hora, Ciara Hughes, Jasmine Reilly and Aimee Kneafsey.
Exam Mass will be held in Christ the King Church, Knockmore, on Sunday, June 2, at 11am with refreshments served in the centre afterwards. Any students willing to do readings/prayers or take part in the choir, contact Marie on 086 8420674.
The numbers drawn in the Knockmore GAA lotto held on Saturday, May 18, were 1, 13, 14 and 16. There was no jackpot winner. Weekly winners were; Paddy Hennigan and Margaret McLoughlin. Season ticket winners were Betty Walshe and Paul McLoughlin. Lucky dip winner was Siobhan A McHale. Thank you for your continued support.
Congratulations to Grainne Horan and Liam Egan who were married in St Teresa’s Church, Rathduff, on Friday last, May 17. They are wished every happiness and blessings for their future years together..
Accord Catholic Marriage Care Service CLG are recruiting volunteers to train as marriage preparation programme facilitators. If you are supportive of church marriages and enthusiastic to be part of the Accord team they wish to hear from you. Contact Aishling on 01 5053112 or email marriagepreparation@accord.ie.
Bingo continues every Monday night in the community hall with valuable prizes to be won each night. Refreshments served.
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Congratulations to the following pupils of Ardagh and Knockanillo national schools who received the Sacrament of Confirmation at a special Mass celebrated by Bishop of Killala, Most Rev Dr John Fleming in Ardagh church last weekend; Gracey O'Donnell, Marie Norman-Hopkins, Cillian McLoughlin, Thomas Eoghan Casey, Michael Dooley, Michael Kavanagh, Aodh Gill, Kieran Gough, Dylan Connell, Caoimhe Conway, Evie Devaney, James Devaney, Ronan Devers, Daniel Kavanagh, Alexandrea Langan, Michael McHale, Stephen Moran, Laura Murphy, Sean Murray, Ava Grace Naughton, John O'Boyle, Ruby O'Malley, Rebecca Varkondova, Shane Wallis, Rory Blaine, Darragh Carey, Molly Gallagher, Rory Moore, Mark Daniel Mullen, Daire Martin Murphy, Saoirse Murray, Emma Rooney and Michaela Walsh.
There was no outright winner of Ardagh GAA Club's monthly lotto draw held last week. The numbers drawn were 26, 10, 5 and 11. Lucky €50 winners were Ronan Buckley and Damien Flynn (online winner). Congratulations to both winners. The lotto is a vital means of raising necessary finance for the club and officials express their sincere gratitude to everyone who continues to support the fundraiser GAA.
Congratulations to Ardmoy U14 squad and management who had a two points victory over Naomh Padraig last week to qualify for the county U14 final. Meanwhile, Ardagh senior footballers pulled off a creditable 1-4 to 0-7 draw away to Swinford in the county senior league last Sunday week.
Ardagh GAA Club's lotto draw will take place on Sunday, June 9, with a prize of €3,900. Full ticket sales details on the club website www.ardaghgaaclub.com and support greatly appreciated.
Ardagh Bingo is held in the community centre at 8pm every Saturday.
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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.
Mass will be held in Lacken Hill cemetery on Sunday, June 2, at 3pm.
The information centre in Bohernasup, Ballina, is open in the community. They provide options, support and guidance for individuals and their families experiencing mental health difficulties. The information centre provides a confidential sign posting service and the drop in service is open Monday to Wednesday from 9.30am to 4pm. Call 096 71492 for further information.
The bonus ball winner last week was Sean Kearney. There are numbers available for bonus ball, if interested contact Leo on 087 9163851.
Defibrillator contacts for Lacken are: Teresa Kelly 086 6699859, Marie Kelly 085 2800557, Enda Rooney 086 311 9312 , Adrienne Loughney 087 6464694, Tara Loughney 086 2099358, Katherine Hickey 083 4838849, Ann Loughney 087 6314067, Aine Lavin 087 1238497, Jackie Jackson 086 8755957, Ann Marie Walsh 087 2104367. Defibrillators are located at the Enterprise Centre, Banagher and the Failte Room beside Lacken Church.
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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 last, 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.
The next meeting of the Moygownagh Ramblers will take place on May 30, in Moygownagh Learning Forum commencing at 7pm.
The group thank Catherine Jennings for sharing with them all about her travelling over the years from United Arab Emirates to Egypt, Vietnam, Ecuador, France, Quito and many more. She spoke about the challenges with languages such as Arabic, Mandarin and French, and finding school placements and settling small children into new cultures. Catherine shared mementos of those special times such as fresh water pearls, art and crafts, and photographs of interesting events.
The Pioneer Pilgrimage to Lourdes departing from Knock will take place on July 18, for 5 nights staying in Hotel Agenda, full board. The spiritual director is Fr Joe Delaney and the cost is €859 per person. Booking with full payment by mid-June. For more details contact Fr Delaney on 087 6660408.
Congratulations to Carn NS boys team who qualified for the Cumann na mBunscol county final. Best of luck in the final.
The Killala Coast Guard Unit will be taking part in a joint exercise with the Coast Guard Helicopter (R118) at the Moygownagh GAA Pitch tomorrow Wednesday, May 29 at approx.. 6.30pm. Spectators are welcome and you may get an opportunity to meet the crew and view the helicopter and other Coast Guard assets. Please note that due to search and rescue obligations, this exercise may be cancelled at short notice.
A church gate collection for Crossmolina Agricultural Show will take place June Bank Holiday weekend Saturday, June 1 and Sunday 2.
