Local Notes: Mid-Killala Pioneers presented long service awards at annual dinner.
Pictured at the Mid-Killala Pioneers Annual Dinner and Dance in Hiney’s Upper Deck with their long service awards are back row from left; Michael Mulhern, Glenhest (Gold Pin), Kevin Joe Marley Glenhest (Gold Pin), Mary Granaghan, Keenagh (Diamond Award), Joe Caine Glenhest (Gold Pin) and PC Judge, Kilurry (Gold Pin). Seated from left Fr Pat Munnelly Mid-Killala Spiritual Director, Kathleen Monaghan, Cill Chomain (Diamond Award), Francis Egan (Galway National President of The Pioneers Association), Maureen Gallagher, Ardagh (Gold Pin), and Una Judge, Kilmurry (Gold Pin).
The Lotto results There was no winner of Crossmolina Deel-Rovers GAA Club lotto jackpot on Saturday night, February 9, in Cooney’s, when the numbers 18, 26, 30 and 35 were drawn. No punter matched three numbers and three tickets were drawn: Sean Gough, Netley, Crossmolina; Clara Loftus, St Mary’s Park, Crossmolina; and North West Fitness, Crossmolina Buisness Park, Ballina Rd. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on Saturday, February 15, was €8,850. Many thanks for your continued support.
The following are the results of the weekly session which was held on Thursday night; Best of 20 games 1st Helen and Sean Keane, 2nd Eugene Granahan and Kevin O’Boyle, 3rd PJ and Breege McNamara. Raffle winners were; 1st Patrick Gilroy, 2nd Bernie Gilroy, and 3rd Des McDonnell. Hampers were won by 1st Patrick Gilroy and Anthony Granahan, 2nd Liam Garvey and PJ McNamara.
Crossmolina Soccer Club is holding a Jungle Challenge Show in Hotel Great National Ballina for its pitch development fundraiser. The event will take place on March 8, and is based on the "I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here" game show. Tickets are on sale in Hineys, Tolans and O’ Donnell's Centra for €20 and from club members.
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Ardagh Community Players are deep in rehearsals for their upcoming production of 'Home is the Hero' by Walter Macken. Come along to Ardagh Community Centre at 8pm each night for another wonderful production on Thursday, March 6 and Friday 7. The Ardagh Players are very well respected in drama circles for their numerous entertaining and well staged productions over the years. This year's production promises to be equally, if not more, entertaining. Tickets on sale at the door.
Ardagh GAA Club officers have congratulated Ella Connell and Molly Gallagher both of whom played with Mayo ladies U14 football team in a challenge game against Laois last week. Well done Ella and Molly.
Ardagh Social Services thank all who generously contributed to their recent church gate collection. A total of €459 was collected.
Bingo on Saturday night in the community centre commences at 8pm, and there will be prizes galore on the night.
Ardagh GAA Club's monthly lotto draw will resume in the coming weeks. A date when the lotto resumes will be announced shortly.
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Set Dancing classes are held in Moygownagh Community Centre every Tuesday night at 8pm. Classes for beginners starts at 7.15pm and all are welcome.
Dairmuid Blehein will be available in the community centre, Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm next week to help register any underage or adult member. Contact 096 31066.
Moygownagh GAA are holding a meeting on Friday, February 21, at 9pm in the community centre. All are welcome.
Jamie’s Knit Night continues in Moygownagh Learning Forum on Thursday, February 20.
Moygownagh Ramblers next meeting will take place on Thursday, February 27, at 7.30 in the Learning Forum.
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Congratulations to Malcolm McDonnell, last week's winner of €217, in the GAA 50/50 draw
Pole walking continues on Tuesday mornings at 11am from the community hall.
Yoga class is held in Ballycastle Community Hall on Wednesday mornings from 10.30 to 11.30am..
Belmullet Library will host a screening of the award-winning movie 'Small Things Like These', based on the novel by Claire Keegan, on Thursday, February 27, at 8pm in Àras Inis Gluaire. Admission is free.
News items for inclusion in Ballycastle notes can be emailed to ballycastle4@hotmail.com by 8pm on Wednesdays for inclusion in the following week's edition.
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The numbers drawn last week in the Currabaggan NS online lotto were; 6, 15 16, 19. There was no jackpot winner but the €25 winner was Bernadette Coleman. Thank you for your continued support.
Welcomed into God's family at their recent Baptism in the parish were Blayze Carlpa Bourke and Amrora May Gillard. Congratulations to their proud parents and their families.
Sympathy is extended to Ann Clarke, Cloghans, on the sad passing of her brother Frank Hughes, Claremorris and to Mary Brogan and family members on the recent passing of her brother-in-law Chris Hardman, Liverpool. May they rest in peace.
A diocese meeting of the Pioneer Association takes place in the Newman Institute on Wednesday, February 26, at 7.30pm. The first lady president of the association Mrs Frances Egan, will be in attendance.
As Conn Rangers FC continue to grow, they are always on the lookout for more help. There are so many ways to get involved, and whatever your experience or your interests, they will find a role for you. A club is only as strong as the people involved, so please join them. Contact via club socials or email connrangers@gmail.com.
The numbers drawn in the Conn Rangers draw which was held on February 3, were 1, 24, 30 and 32. There was no jackpot winner. Weekly/season winners were Andrew O’Rourke, B Holmes, Edel Armstrong, Catherine Fleming, Tony Moyles and Barry Nestor. Lucky dip winner was Bernie Duffy. The jackpot in the draw which was held on February 10, was €6,300.
Move to Music session in Knockmore every Friday for 8 weeks from 7-8pm. Enjoy an hour of easy exercise with good music. Bring a friend.
The Knitting and Sewing group meet every Tuesday at 7.30pm in the centre in Knockmore. New members are always welcome.
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There was no winner of the €5150 jackpot in the draw which was held on February 8 last. The €40 winners were as following: Walsh family, Attymass; Philomena Healy, Bunalty Glenamoy; Denise McGowan, Carralavin; Aoife Conlon, Bonniconlon; and M.J Deane, c/o Tom Kelly. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on Saturday, February 15, was €5,300. Cut off sale time is 6pm on the Saturday.
A pair of glasses was found outside the church in the village. Call to the parish office or phone 096 45835.
Social and line dance classes will take place in Buninadden Community Centre, Co Sligo, every Friday night at 9.15pm with Christopher Beirne, dance tutor. There is a special welcome to come and enjoy a night of fun, dance, and exercise. Partners, solo dancers, beginners and advanced are very welcome. Complimentary refreshments will be available. For further information contact Christopher on 086 8474744.
In the event of an emergency, note the access code to parish defibrillators is 0000. Once the code is entered, press ✔. This will be followed by an automated recording of instructions on how to use this lifesaving equipment. They are located in: Bonniconlon Church grounds, inside the wall just behind the statue; Bonniconlon Agricultural Show grounds main entrance (Graveyard side); At the junction of Dempsey Dismantlers (Whitestream) on main road beside the statue; and Carra, behind the Muddy Burns sign, on the road to Castleconnor.
A vacancy has arisen on the Bofield/Bonniconlon Community Employment Scheme for a general operative. Reference number is 2361146. Department of Social Protection criteria apply. Contact cebonniconlon@gmail.com for further details.
Notices for the parish bulletin can be emailed to cebonniconlon@gmail.com on or before each Wednesday.
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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.
Sympathy is extended to Denise and Christine Mahady and family, Banagher, on the death of Roseanne. May she rest in peace.
Lacken is in pole position this week as Ray McNamara from Mayo Sports Partnership announced that they are selected as one of their new locations for the very popular walking programme funded by Mayo CoCo. The 6 week programme will be lead by Brian Glacken (Tonnta Adventures) and poles will be supplied by Mayo Sports Partnership. This is suitable for all age groups, and Brian will accompany the walking group along a route around the area (normally an hours activity). Some weeks the group will start at Lacken Community Garden and other weeks at Lacken Enterprise Centre. The walks will focus on good posture, active engagement of the arms and upper body, improved stride and incorporate activities to improve mobility, strength and balance. Further details will be announced soon.
To book your table of 4 (€40 per table) for February 28, contact Aine on 087 1238497. With Michael D as quiz master, it promises to be a great night in Bessies.
In case of an emergency use the defibrillators at The Enterprise Centre and Kilcummin Pier. The defibrillator unit at the Failte Rooms is not in use and is in the process of being replaced at a cost of €1440.
The bonus ball winner for last week was Donal Flannelly. There are numbers available, if interested contact Leo on 087 9163851.
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There was no jackpot winner on January 29, when the numbers drawn were; 4, 5, 7, 17. €20 consolation prizes went to; George Munnelly Sr. and Jr., Johnny Jordan and Teresa Ruddy.
The numbers drawn on February 5, were, 15, 21, 25 and 26. There was no jackpot winner on the night. Consolation prizes went to; Liam Casey, Patsy Nash and Ellen McHale. The jackpot in the draw held on February 12, at bingo was €8,500.
Bingo is held in Killala Community Centre on Wednesday night at 8.30pm.
The sudden death took place last week of Bridie McGarry, Green Park, Killala. Her remains reposed in Lynn’s Funeral Home, Killala on Monday evening and requiem Mass was Tuesday at 12 noon in Killala Parish church and buried in Killala cemetery. May her soul rest in peace.
