Local Notes: Rolling Back the Years - Crossmolina senior team 1963 county finalists.
Crossmolina Senior Team 1963 County Finalists Back row from left; Tiernan Reilly, Alfie Lynn, Anthony Tolan, Robert Marsh, Stanley Rowe, Cathal Cawley, P.J. Loftus, Sean McCormack, Tommy Moffatt, John Joe Tolan, Mickie Loftus, and Mick Nallen. Front Row from left; Cyril Clinton, Danny Smith, Mick Loftus, Tom Rochford, Denis Glennon, Kevin Moyles, Christy Garrett and Mattie Heffernan.
GAA lotto
There was no winner of Crossmolina Deel-Rovers GAA Club lotto jackpot which was held on Saturday night, May 16, in Sticks Bar. The numbers drawn were 5, 6, 26 and 29. Four punters matched three numbers; Michael and Kay O’Malley, Killeen, Castlehill; Marie Gallagher, Mullenmore, Crossmolina; Liam and Regina Naughton, Kilmurray, Castlehill and Aidan Heffernan, Castlehill, and they share the €150 prize. The jackpot in the latest draw held on May 23, was €5,850.
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.
A community information evening for Mental Health and Suicide Awareness will take place on Thursday, June 4, from 8-9pm in Crossmolina Town Hall. This meeting is open to anyone aged 18+, with tea, coffee and refreshments provided. Attendees will also have the opportunity to register for further training after the event.
Yarn Bombing is taking place in Crossmolina on Friday, June 5, at 6pm, with a prayer walk from the Community Sensory Garden to Crossmolina Church. Refreshments will be served afterwards in the town hall.
Crossmolina National School will hold an enrolment afternoon for new entrants on Thursday, June 11, from 2.30-4pm. Parents/Guardians are invited to attend with their child on the day. The afternoon will give children an opportunity to become familiar with the school environment, meet staff members, and begin settling into their new surroundings. They look forward to welcoming all new pupils and their families.
Renovations on the town hall will begin shortly with phase one. Phases two and three will commence later, subject to the approval of grant applications. The committee look forward to creating a wonderful community space for everyone to enjoy in the years ahead. The town hall is available for bookings such as meetings, children’s parties, classes etc. To book, call Aileen on 083 4820473.
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 volunteer@alone.ie or call 0818 222 024. If you are over 60 and would like to learn more about the services ALONE can offer, please call 0818 222 0 Final Reminder.
Please return completed CHY4 Tax Return form immediately. Thank you to all who have returned their forms to date.
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The late Margaret Ryan
All well saddened to learn of the recent passing of Margaret Ryan (nee Lynch), Toomore, and late of Gortnadreha, Knockmore. Her Requiem Mass was celebrated on Tuesday last in St Michael 's Church Foxford, where large numbers gathered to pay their final respects to a much loved member of their community.
During the week many tributes were paid to Margaret. She was remembered as a devoted wife, mother, sister and friend who was always so helpful in a time of need. She was talented with her hands and needle work and her curtain making was second to none. She too was remembered for her time spent in helping to run Knockmore Post Office where she was always so kind and helpful with all she met and served there.
Margaret was born in Gortnadreha to parents Patrick and Bridget Lynch (nee McHale) and a member of a family of 2 girls. She married the love of her life Sean Ryan and they reared a family of five. Sadly Sean passed away in 2000, but the love and support of her family and sister Mary saw her through those difficult days.
Deepest sympathy is extended to her family at this time, to her daughters Edel, Ann and Veronica, sons Kim and John Paul, her sister Mary Murphy, her much loved 8 grandchildren, sons-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she now rest in peace.
Congratulations to the children from Rehins NS who received their First Holy Communion in a beautiful ceremony held in Christ the King Church Knockmore on Saturday, May 17. Special thanks to the parents, teachers and staff who prepared the children so well and to all who helped in so many ways to make the occasion so special them.
Congratulations to the following children from Cloghans/Garracloon NS who received their First Communion in in a special ceremony held in St Teresa's Church, Rathduff, on Sunday morning May 18 - Andy Keane, Ava Conlon, Small Cathal Kavanagh, Hannah Stadler, Lorcan Kavanagh, and Jay Conlon.
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A public meeting regarding the Tirawley Windfarm affecting the area's of Lacken, Ballycastle, Killala, Moygownagh, Kilfian and Cooneal will be held on Thursday, May 28, at 8.30pm in Lacken Enterprise Centre F26 K2V4.
There was no jackpot winner on May 5, when the numbers drawn were 16, 17, 20 and 25. Consolation prizes went to Teresa Ruddy, Sarah Leonard and Patsy Nash. The jackpot on May 13, was €1,750 and the numbers drawn were 8, 14, 17 and 29. The €20 consolation prizes went to Doreen Connor, Natalie Kennedy and Mary Murphy (Foxford). The jackpot on May 20 was €1,800 and the numbers drawn were 1, 9, 15 and 23. Consolation prizes went to Annette Maughan, Peggy Loughney and Dinah Christina Mitchell. The jackpot this week is €1,850.
If you would be interested in going to beginners Irish classes in Killala Community Centre text/whats app Irish to 083 0388467.
Killala Meals delivery service is available to all who need it, anyone living alone or convalescing. Dinner and dessert can be delivered daily for €8, or to suit your needs. You can also eat in or collect for €7. To arrange or more information contact the 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. For more information contact the centre at 096 32166.
