Local Notes: Mass celebrated in Meelick Cemetery on August 3.
Fr Victor (centre) Fr Clement (right) and Fr Feeney (left) who celebrated Mass in Meelick Cemetery on Sunday, August 3. A warm welcome to the parish is extended to Fr Clement and best wishes to Fr Victor in his upcoming appointment as Administrator of the parish of Carracastle.
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Weather permitting, Mass will be celebrated in Midfield Cemetery on Friday, August 15, at 7pm and in the Workhouse Cemetery on Friday, August 22, at 6.30pm.
Killasser Community Care Group is organising a one-day retreat to visit Lough Derg on September 9. Let any member of the Community Care Group know if you would like to go on this pilgrimage as soon as possible. Book your place early. Contact Vera on 087 635 4880, Nancy on 087 672 0705 or Kathleen on 087 617 9317.
Swinford AC Autumn 5k series continues on Wednesday, August 13, in Killasser F12HH97, August 20, in Midfield F12VE20, August 27, in Straide F26D788, September 6, ¾ marathon, 5k and 10k F12HH50, September 10, Foxford F26ND92. All races start at 7.15pm with registration from 6.30pm with the exception of the event on September 6, where registration is from 8am with a 10am start. €5 per person, €10 per family. For more information contact Adette 087 2362112 or Micheal 086 8196511.
This year's Swinford Agricultural Show takes place on Sunday, August 24. The 34th annual show is in a new location on the Tony Gleeson Farm in Cullane F12 NX86. Show schedule now available in local shops and at swinfordagrishow.net.
Congratulations to Seamus Nolan who won €1200 in the GAA 50/50 draw held during Siamsa Sraide on Wednesday, August 6. Congratulations to Vincent O’Brien and Andrea Grealy who each won a €100 County Board Ticket and John Byrne who won a Swinford half-zip top.
Congratulations to Grace Scully who was the U16 winner of the 2025 Time to Shine competition. Grace wowed the audience with her phenomenal dancing skills dancing her heart out to “Oh My Johnny,” she lit up the room with her energy, talent, and beautiful smile. Huge congratulations also to the other amazing acts Elisha, Ruby, and Adam.
In the senior category the winner was Ethan Henry, founding member of Mac Henry and The Dog Roses. Ethan captivated the audience with his warm tone, a truly talented songwriter and artist, and a very deserving winner. The other senior contestants - Max, Joe, and Anam Cheoil left the room buzzing with energy. Well done to you everyone for their incredible performances A huge thank you to guest acts on the night – Mya and Davina, Joanne Gallagher and Moonlight Eclipse, who added even more sparkle to an already magical night.
Scoil Muire agus Padraig Class of 1995, 30 - year school reunion will take place on Saturday, December 27, at 8pm in Mellett's Emporium, Swinford. Contact Joanne on 087 205 3438 for further information.
The numbers drawn in the Swinford Community Lotto draw held on August 5, were; 8, 10, 14 and 24. There was no jackpot winner. €70 voucher winners were Catherine O'Hara, Logcurragh and Michelle Kennedy, Esker, Meelick; €35 was won by Patricia Tunney, Swinford, Lorraine Kelly, and Johanna McNicholas, Barnacogue. The jackpot is now €6,600.
The time and place for great comedy is Sunday, August 24, at 7.15pm in Cloonacool Village, Eircode F91 KX31. Cloonacool Players’ outdoor performance of J.M Synge's 'The Tinker's Wedding ' is back. Olive Giblin, Dennis Ross, Peadar Conway, Marion Tarpey, Richard Yolland and Joe Corscadden look forward to entertaining you.
The 2025 Swinford Siamsa Sraide came to a close on Wednesday, August 6, and once again it was a resounding success and a credit to the organising committee. Swinford experienced an unexpected water outage on Wednesday, community spirit and decisive action limited the impact on the festivities to ensure that an enjoyable day was had on the final day of the festival.
Sympathy is extended to the families and friends of Jimmy Ruane, Doontas, Killasser and Michael Kenney, Loughcurragh, Swinford. May they rest in peace.
Age Friendly Mayo is delivered by Mayo County Council and works to improve the services that older people have identified as being important to them, and the wider community, as they live healthy and active lives. The projects they offer, in conjunction with other organisations include; outdoor spaces and buildings, transportation, housing, respect and social inclusion, social participation, communication and education, civic participation and employment and health and wellbeing.
The key contributors to this programme are the Age Friendly Alliance and Mayo Older Peoples Council. The Age Friendly Alliance brings together older people, service providers and businesses to change thinking about aging and how services to older people are planned and delivered.
If you would like to find out more about this programme, email agefriendlymayo@mayococo.ie.
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Congratulations to Emma Gallagher and Paul McLoughlin, who were married in Urlaur Church on Saturday, July 19. They are wished many blessings for good health and happiness into the future.
Work on the19th edition of Kilkelly Kilmovee Parish Magazine is underway at the minute. If you have any stories, events, photos or information for inclusion in this year's edition, get in touch or email kilkellykilmoveemagazine@gmail.com as soon as possible. Check out their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/kilkellykilmoveemagazine for further updates.
The Kilkelly Car Boot Sale will take place on Sunday, August 31, from 12- 4pm at Kilkelly Trimoige Community Centre Car Park. The cost is €20 per car and €25 per van. Teas/coffees and home baking will be available in the community centre also. To book contact 089 4179929.
The jackpot at Kilmovee Bingo which is held in Kilmovee Community Centre on Sunday evenings at 8.30pm is €1200 on 48 calls or less and the house lotto is €1200 on four correct numbers. There is also a 50/50 draw with a guaranteed winner on the night.
The Achonry pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday, August 17, with ceremonies beginning at 2.30pm with the Anointing of the Sick followed by Mass at 3pm. Bishop Doran invites all, especially altar servers to this pilgrimage.
Kilkelly church is closed for painting and Glann church is being used for all Masses at this time.
Deepest sympathy is extended to John Cafferky, Aughadeffin, on the death of his brother Paddy, who resided in Clarinbridge County Galway and also to Frank Grehan, Kilmovee, on the death of his sister Kathleen who resided in Ballinasloe, Galway. May they both rest in peace.
Alone needs volunteers in counties Mayo and Roscommon. Would you be willing to provide companionship to an older person locally? Full training and support provided. If interested, apply via the ALONE website at www.alone.ie or for further information contact Olivia on 086 013 5043 or via email at oliwia.kolska@alone.ie. If you are over 60 and would like to know more about the services ALONE can offer you, call 0818 222 024.
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Bohola Community Park’s 2025 fundraiser which will take place on November 15,in the Park Hotel, Kiltimagh, is a Lip Sync Battle. Get ready for a night of music, moves, and mayhem as local legends take to the stage to lip sync their hearts out all in support of a great cause.
The goal is to raise €25,000 for a brand new playground for the children of Bohola and surrounding areas, so whether you are a solo star or part of a dynamic duo or group, the organisers want to hear from you. If you don’t have a group, that’s no problem as they will happily channel their inner Louis Walsh and help create one for you.
It’s going to be a night to remember - full of fun, laughter, and community spirit. So get ready to bring the sparkle, the sass, and the stage presence.
Message Bohola Community Park to register your interest on Facebook or contact any member of the committee.
Callow Lake Group Water Scheme is inviting applications for the role of a full-time manager. Emaildeirdre@nfgws.ie for more details, clearly marking your application ‘Callow Lake Group Water Scheme Manager’.
Would you be willing to provide companionship to an older person locally? ALONE are seeking volunteers in your area. Full training and support provided. If interested, apply via the ALONE website at www.alone.ie or for further information contact Oliwia on 086 0135043 or via email at oliwia.kolska@alone.ie.
If you are over 60 and would like to know more about the services ALONE can offer call 0818 222 024.
Please note that there will be no adoration in Bohola for the month of August. It will resume again on Wednesday, September 3.
The information centre in Bohernasup, Ballina, is open to everyone in the community. They provide options, supports and guidance for individuals and their families experiencing mental health difficulties. The information centre provides a confidential sign posting and the drop-in service is open Monday to Wednesday from 9.30am to 4pm. Call 096 71492 for more information.
Enable Ireland Mayo Services require volunteers in all areas of County Mayo to work with children with a disability. Volunteers usually work one-to-one with a child within their home but also within their community or at the centre in Castlebar. Training is provided. If interested, contact Fiona at 087 6808350 or email fscully@enableireland.ie for more information.
The weekly Bereavement Support Group meet every Wednesday at 11am in the Family Centre Knock. These meetings aim to help those who are grieving to find healing, hope and comfort. All are welcome. Contact Monica Morley on 094-9375320 for more information.
