Local Notes: Maureen Gallagher retires after almost 45 years as branch librarian in Crossmolina.
Maureen Gallagher pictured with her family on the occasion of her retirement after almost 45 years as branch Librarian in Crossmolina recently. Maureen is wished many happy years of retirement after a life time of dedicated service to the community.
Congratulations to the following pupils of Ardagh and Knockanillo national schools who received their First Holy Communion at a special Mass in Ardagh church last week: Ellen Blain, Cathal Devers, Kelsey Flynn, Lucas Gallagher, Ciara Gillespie, Fiadh Gillespie, Matthew J Jitaru-Gardiner, Mia Lyons, Aoife McClean, Sean McHale, Lauren Munnelly, Olivia Munnelly, Ema O'Hora, Rachel O'Hora, Aaron Norman Hopkins, Kyle McLoughlin Thomas and Rose Dunleavy. Special gratitude is expressed to Fr Pat Munnelly, PP, parents and teachers for preparing the children so well for the sacrament and all involved in preparing the altar and cleaning the church for the ceremony.
Congratulations to Grainne Gough and Martin Bourke, Ballina Tennis Club, on their recent competition success at the Connacht Tennis championships. Grainne also doubles up as the very efficient and hardworking publicity co-ordinator at Ardagh GAA Club. Well done, Grainne.
Ardagh Social Services will host a coffee morning in Ardagh Community Centre next Sunday, June 1, after 11am Mass in aid of Foxford Alzheimer's Community Trust. Come along for light refreshments, home baking, a chat and support this worthy cause.
Ardagh GAA Club's monthly jackpot draw currently stands at €5,100. Supporters have the option of buying their tickets online at www.ardaghgaaclub.com where they will be directed to the appropriate link. The lotto constitutes the main fundraising vehicle for the club and all support will be greatly appreciated.
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There was no winner of Crossmolina Deel-Rovers GAA Club lotto jackpot on Saturday, May 17, in Maughan’s Bar. The numbers drawn were 6, 14, 19 and 22. Chris Myles, Sligo, matched three numbers and won €150. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on May 24, was €4,800.
A rural social scheme for the Church of Our Lady, Kilmurry, and St Mary’s Church, Crossmolina, is now open for applications. Call Tom Timlin on 087 0506352 for details.
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Thank you to all the volunteers who help with the annual clean up on Ballina/Foxford Road and surrounding areas recently; to John Healy for the use of his trucks, Denis and PJ Lacken for use of their yard, and Sgt Sean McHale and the gardaí for their help with traffic management.
The numbers drawn in the Knockmore GAA lotto on Saturday, May 17, were 7 9 14 and 22. There was no winner of the €12,300 jackpot. Weekly winners were Helen Smith and Davey’s. Season ticket winners were Mark Naylor and Ann Marie McLoughlin. Lucky dip winner was Keith Barrett. Your support is much appreciated.
The numbers drawn for last week were; 4 7, 8 and 20. The €25 weekly winner was Val Kenny.
The Reek Climb in aid of Knockmore Parochial House Restoration Fund takes place on Sunday, June 8, at 1pm. Sponsorship cards are available if you wish to sponsor a climber and if you need a card contact 086 8420674. If you wish to make a donation to the parish the Bank A/C details are as follows; Account no 11739521. Account name Bishop of Killala Knockmore Church and the account is in Bank of Ireland, Pearse Street , Ballina.
Mayo County Council are currently looking for expression of interest for the role of Burial Ground Caretaker for Cloghans Burial Ground. Contact the Environment Section Mayo County Council at 094 9064000 for full details. Meanwhile volunteers are needed to help with maintaining the cemetery and any help would be greatly appreciated. Contact any member of the committee for details of meet up time.
Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of the late Christopher McGillion, Birmingham, to his mum Teresa Finnerty, aunt Martha Finnerty, uncles Kevin and Tom Finnerty, Calladashin, Knockmore. May he rest in peace.
Congratulations to the pupils of Rehins and Cloghans National School who received the Sacrament of Confirmation from Archbishop Francis Duffy. The beautiful ceremony took place in Christ the King Church, Knockmore, on Saturday, May 10. The pupils from Cloghans NS were; Kate Keane, Sophia Breslin, Rihanna Humber and Alexsander Torczynski. The pupils from Rehins NS were: Kayla Bourke, Aobha Brennan, Emily Carden, Jonah Chen, James Collins, Sam Gallagher, Sean Gallagher, Mia Gawalkkiewicz, Clodagh Hegarty, Lyndsay Jackson, Ava Kilbane, Caoimhe Lavelle, Marina Lawrence, Kate Maguire, Sandy Maughan, Darragh McHale, Lily Mulhern, Lorenzo Nealon, Filip Potempski, and Taylor Walsh-Kenny.
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Congratulations and best wishes for the future to Michèal Forde and Sinèad McDonnell, Ballycastle who were married in St. Bridget's Church, Ballycastle on Friday, May 16.
Enrolment is taking place for junior infants in Scoil Naomh Brìd, Ballycastle on Tuesday, May 27, at 6pm in the school. Contact number 096 43267 for fdetails.
Water Safety classes will commence on Lacken Pier on Saturday, July 5, until Wednesday, July 9. All levels will be catered for. Enrolment takes place at 12 noon on Saturday, July 5. Enquiries to Anne at 096 43180.
Congratulations to Martin McCann, last week's winner of €234 in the GAA 50/50 draw.
Drink Tea for MND was held on Sunday, May 11, in the Community Hall. The organisers extend thanks for people’s generosity in donating either by attending on the day, donating online or sponsoring. A total of €4,070 was raised. It would not be possible without your support.
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The numbers drawn in the lotto which was held on Saturday, May 17, was 4, 7, 11 and 13. The €40 weekly winners are Margaret Tolan, Carrareagh; Seamus Glacken, Kilgarvin; Kieran Mullarkey, Drumsheen Brendan Conlon, Leeds x 2. The latest draw took place on May 24, for a new jackpot of €7,400.
Notices for the parish bulletin can be emailed to cebonniconlon@gmail.com on or before each Wednesday.
Mayo Stoma Support Group will hold a meeting in the Ellison Hotel, Castlebar, on June 12, from 7-9pm. Contact Text/WhatsApp 086 2444376 to book your place.
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Well done to Carn NS girls team who won the county semi-final in Cumann na mBunscol. They defeated Manulla NS in the semi-final and are now through to play Carramore NS in the Division 5 county final which will be played in Hastings McHale Park.
Moygownagh Community Alert are holding their AGM on Tuesday, June 3, at 9pm in Moygownagh Community Centre. The meeting is an open meeting and any adult living in the parish is welcome to attend. New committee members are welcome. Contact moygownaghcommunityalert@gmail.com.
A Summer Camp will take place from July 7-10, at Ardagh pitch. Camp co-ordinators are James Carr and Jennie Kelly. For more information contact 087 3215229.
Ardmoy Cul Camp dates are Monday, July 14 to Friday, July 18, with football supervisor Anthony Gallagher 087 2431306. The cost is €82.50 for the 1st child, €75 for 2nd child, €65 for 3rd child and subsequent children. Each child will receive 1 Cul Camp kit. The kit will be delivered before camp starts provided the booking is made at least 10 days prior to the start of the camp. The kit consists of a backpack, jersey and quarter zip top. Booking online https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/booking.
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This year's Mass will take place on Sunday, June 1, at 3pm in Lacken Hill Cemetery.
Sympathy is extended to Annie McHale, Foghill, on the death of son Hubert and to his sister Kathleen and to Annmarie Flannelly and his brother Dominick and to Alice Fitzmaurice on the death of her brother Stephen Melvin, late of Ballina and London. May they rest in peace.
Hillary hosted her 1st cookery class on Monday, May26, in The Enterprise Centre. The menu this week included boxty, smoked mackerel, crab cakes and lime and chive Mayo. The June date will be announced later.
Craftsman, Tom Deleaney @ouldcrafty will run a 2 day workshop in Lacken on June 11 and 12. He will guide participants through the process of weaving with willow to create a traditional style shopping basket. The course is full.
Lacken Community Games athletics evening will take place in Lacken pitch on Thursday, June 5, at 5pm. There will be track races, ball throw and the long puck for children aged 6 to 16, as well as novelty races and games on the day to include U6s.
Brian, the walking guide will meet the Lacken Walking Group on Monday, June 9, at 10am at The Enterprise Centre. Poles are provided and this is a free event organised by Lacken Community Care. They welcome walkers from neighbouring parishes and all levels of fitness are welcome.
The winner last week was Orla Lyons. There are numbers available, and if interested contact Leo on 087 9163851.
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The numbers drawn in the Killala Community Centre Lotto on May 14, were 14, 22, 23 and 26. Consolation prizes went to Cathal Kilgannon, Eileen Doherty and Nora Herbert. The jackpot last week was €9,200. The numbers drawn on May 21 were 16, 23, 26 and 30. Consolation prizes went to Eoin Murphy, Teresa Ruddy and Goretti Donnelly. The jackpot this week is €9,250. Tickets are sold locally.
Due to extensive electrical works being carried out in Killala Community Centre the dining room was closed from May 19-23 but all services resume this week.
Congratulations to all the children from Templemary NS and St Joseph's NS Killala who were confirmed by Bishop Duffy on May 11, in Killala and all those who made their First Holy Communion on May 17.
The Annual Ronan Clarke Run/Walk held by the Clarke family and Killala GAA will be held on Sunday, June 8, starting at 12 noon at Killala Community Centre. Registration will be from 10.30am. Proceeds go towards Mayo/Roscommon Hospice and Killala GAA Benevolent Fund.
Anyone interested in going on the annual trip to Knock Shrine should contact Áine on 087 1238497.
