Local Notes: Nollaig na mBan celebration in aid of Lahardane McHales GAA Club.
Committee chairperson Mary Finnerty with special guest Cora Staunton and local lads Shane Finnerty and Sean Jordan at the Lahardane Nollaig na mBan celebration in aid of Lahardane MacHales GAA club. Picture: Alison Laredo
There was no winner of Crossmolina Deel-Rovers GAA Club lotto jackpot on Saturday, January 4, when the numbers drawn were 12, 16, 29 and 33. Caroline Rowland, Castlehill, matched three numbers and won €150. The numbers drawn on Saturday night, January 11, were 3, 19, 32 and 33. There was no jackpot and no match three winners. Three tickets were drawn and Gerry Irwin, Abbeytown, Crossmolina; Ann Browne, Mullenmore, Crossmolina; and Paul Sweeney, c/o Sticks Bar, Crossmolina each won €50. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on Saturday, January 18, was €8,250. Many thanks for your continued support.
Mid Killala Pioneer dinner dance will be held in Hiney’s Upper Deck, Crossmolina, on Friday, January 31. Music will be supplied by Michael S and Clodagh Togher. Anyone due gold or silver pins can get them on the night. Contact the committee beforehand so they have them ordered. Tickets which cost €30 are available from TP Loftus, Kilmurry; Mary Granaghan, Keenagh; Maeve Tierney, Crossmolina; Una Birrane, Moygownagh and Phyllis McLoughlin, Ardagh.
The Crossmolina Deel-Rovers GAA Club express its sympathy to the families of recently deceased members, former players, committee members and friends. May they all rest in peace.
Results of the game held last week are as follows: Best of 20 Games 1st a three way tie Frank Donnell and Mary McDonnell, Darragh Sheridan and Martina Granahan, Frank Heffernan and Eugene Granahan; 2nd a three way tie Jimmy Caden and Martin Garrett, Ray and Mary McNamara, Liz Clarke and Bernie Gilroy; 3rd also a tie Michael Barrett and Frank Leonard, Sean and Helen Keane. Raffle winners were; 1st Michael Barrett, 2nd Richard Devers, and 3rd Frank McDonnell.
Crossmolina Library in partnership with MSLETB will have a 1-1 lessons every Wednesday from 4-7pm to improve your digital skills on your own phones, iPads and laptops. All classes are free. For more information contact Maureen on 096 31939.
Mayo North and Old Engine Tractor Club annual dinner dance will take place in Hiney’s Upper Deck on Saturday, February 15. Tickets which cost €25 are available from any club member.
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Social Camogie has resumed for the next number of weeks at Ardnaree Community Centre astroturf every Sunday evening from 5-6pm. This is an evenly paced social gathering aimed at participants who wish to pick up some camogie skills while at the same time enjoy some fitness and fun. The organisers urge new members to come along and stress they will not be disappointed. Helmets and hurls will be provided. So, if you are aged 25 plus and looking for something new and fun to try this year, why not give Social Camogie a go?
The Re-turn bin has recently been emptied at Ardagh GAA grounds and club officers encourage people to come and deposit their plastic bottles and cans with the Re-Turn logo at the collection point. The bin is located along the walkway beside the dressing rooms. All funds raised go towards club development.
Ardagh Community Players are seeking a young lady, aged in her twenties, to take up a role in their upcoming production of ‘Home is the Hero’. Those interested may contact Dolores O'Boyle at 086 3411614.
If you are interested in learning to play a musical instrument or develop your singing voice why not drop along on Friday evenings or Saturday mornings to Ardagh Community Centre. All levels and ages are catered for. For full information you can contact Ciara at 085 7655616.
A special memorial Mass for deceased members of the GAA will be celebrated in Ardagh Church on Sunday, February 2, at 11am. All supporters of the GAA are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served after Mass in the community centre.
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All were saddened to learn of the recent passing of Pauline Durcan (nee Jackson ), Corrimbla, Ballina. She was mother of Shirley Corcoran, Knockmore, and the late Pauline Timlin, Ballybeg. Her remains reposed at her residence on Thursday evening last, January 9, with her 11.30 Requiem Mass celebrated on Friday. There she was remembered during the homily as a great mother and grandmother who was always there for her family. She too was a person of many talents and could turn her hands to create anything, be it sewing, knitting or baking. Pauline was always generous with her cakes and gifted them to many as well as for fundraising events ie guess the weight of the cake which was a great fundraiser for the Knockmore sale of work. Her kindness and generosity will be remembered by many.
Pauline was pre-deceased by her husband Eugene, daughter Pauline Corcoran and grandson Shane and is survived by her son Brian, daughters Phyllis, Denise, Yvonne, Shirley and Patricia; her sister Phyllis, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins and many friends to whom deepest sympathy is extended. May she now rest in peace.
The numbers drawn in the lotto which was held on Saturday, January 11, was 11, 22, 25 and 29. There was no jackpot winner. Weekly winners were Maureen Butler and Joanne Bourke. Season ticket winners were Kevin Mcloughlin and Catherine Foley. Lucky dip winner was David Maxwell. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on Saturday, January 18, was €10,500. Thank you for your continued support.
A pilgrimage takes place from September 17, from Knock. Information from Bernadette Coleman 086 8196653 and Fr Kieran Holmes 086 8842880. A deposit of €200 payable before end of January will save €50 off total.
The mid Killala Pioneer dinner dance takes place in Hiney's Upper Deck, Crossmolina on Friday, January 31, with music by Michael S and Clodagh Togher. Admission is €30. Anyone due gold or silver pins can get them on the night. Contact the committee beforehand so they can be ordered. Tickets are available from Martina Gardiner and Mary Butler, Knockmore.
Congratulations to Peter Fleming who was the lucky winner of the Currabaggan NS online lotto which had a jackpot of €2,900. Well done Peter. The numbers drawn were 4, 7, 13 and14.
Thank you to all who continue to pass in their used stamps. They are valuable for the Medical Missionaries of Mary Missions in Africa. The stamps can be left in the porch of Knockmore Church.
Dinners continue to be available from the centre in Knockmore on all weekdays and are proving quite popular for a broad section of the community and at a very good rate. Dinners can be delivered, collected or eaten at the centre. For more information contact the centre on 094 9258116.
Bingo continues every Monday night in the Knockmore Community Hall at 8.30pm. It is a lovely occasion to meet up with friends and neighbours. Refreshments are always served.
