Local Notes: McGuigan family, Scranton, PA descended from parish of Kilcommon.
Members of the McGuigan family, Scranton PA, pictured with Cathaoirleach of Ballina Municipal District Cllr Jarlath Munnelly in Scranton recently. Jack McGuigan is a retired English professor and published poet, who is descended from the Moran family, formerly of Shralaghy in the parish of Kilcommon. Pictured, from left: Lorraine Munnelly; Maureen McGuigan, Arts Administrator for Lackawanna County, PA; Cllr Jarlath Munnelly, Cathaoirleach Ballina Municipal District; Jack McGuigan, Conor McGuigan, Jessica McGuigan.
The numbers drawn in the Crossmolina Deel-Rovers GAA Club Lotto Jackpot on Saturday, March 14, in Sticks Bar were 13, 20, 27 and 32. Three tickets were drawn; Martin Mulhern, Errew, Castlehill; Ricky Mayock, Bofeenaun; and Thomas and Josephine McNulty, Chapel View, Crossmolina, and they won €50 each. The jackpot in the latest draw held on March 21, was €4,500.
Best of 20 games 1st a tie Frank McDonald and John Gilger, Patrick Kilroy and Richard Devers; 2nd also a tie Kyle McDonnell and Declan McDonnell, Mary and Ray McNamara; 3rd a tie Jimmy Caden and Martin Garrett, Eugene Granahan and Kevin O’Boyle. Raffle winners were; 1st Sean Keane, 2nd Frank Heffernan, and 3rd Tom O’Malley. Hampers were won by;1st Anthony Donnelly and Ray McNamara; 2nd Patrick Kilroy and Sean Keane.
At the recent executive meeting of the Crossmolina Deel-Rovers GAA Club votes of sympathy were expressed to the former players families, friends, and supporters on their recent bereavements. May they rest in peace.
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There was no jackpot winner on March 11, when the numbers drawn were 2, 6, 21 and 22. €20 consolation prizes went to; Laurie Murphy, Martin Cronin and Audrey Dalton. The numbers drawn on March 18 were 10, 14, 22 and 27. Consolation prizes went to Teresa Ruddy, Nollag McHale and Martha Butler. The jackpot this week is €1,400.
A Killala Meals delivery service is now available to all who need it. Anyone living alone or convalescing can avail of the service. Dinner and dessert is delivered daily or to suit your needs for just €8, also available to eat in or take away for just €7. For more information or to make arrangements contact the community centre on 096 32166.
A wheelchair accessible, voluntary led community car service is available in the Killala area for people with no other travel options. Contact the community centre at 096 32166 for information.
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Moygownagh club membership will remain open until March 31. You can join online at www.foireann.ie.
Moygownagh GAA annual 25 Drive will be held on Good Friday, April 3, in Moygownagh Community Centre with €1000 in prizemoney.
Daria’s Daycare are now taking enrolment for September. Playschool 9-2pm (limited spaces) and after school from 2-5.15pm in Moygownagh GAA grounds with arts and crafts, drawing with chalk, football, board games, outdoor play, sensory play, music, homework optional. For details phone 083 0797586 or dariasdaycare@gmail.com.
Moygownagh Connect Cate are holding a craft evening with Jamie in the Learning Forum on Thursday, April 30, at 7.30pm.
Carn NS is now accepting enrolment for the school year 2026/2027. For enrolment forms please contact the school on 096 31832 or by email at carnns@gmail.com.
Set Dancing Classes in Moygpwnagh Community Centre on Tuesday at 8pm with lessons for beginners from 7.15-8pm. Contact Siobhan on 087 9528524 for details.
