Local Notes: Sheila Moffatt School of Irish Dancing, Crossmolina, take part in Albany Parade in New York.
Dancers from the Sheila Moffatt School of Irish Dancing, Crossmolina, with parents preparing for the Albany Parade in New York on St Patrick's Day.
St Patrick's Day Mass in Christ the King Church, Knockmore was a celebration of all things Irish with the Irish language the forefront in the Liturgy readings, hymns etc. Then it was the turn of Lissniska NS school to provide traditional music and dance. Special thanks was extended to school principal Aisling, to Siobhan for organising the traditional music and to Fiona’s School of Dance who treated the large congregation present at the end of Mass with a beautiful display of Irish dancing. Special thanks also to the children who provided the music and dancing. It was a credit to all involved.
The numbers drawn last week were; 2, 14, 22 and 36. There was no winner of the €11,400 jackpot. Weekly winners were Ella O’Hora and Thomas Bourke. Season ticket winners were Kevin Connolly and Anne Gilmartin. Lucky dip winner was Lucy Armstrong.
The numbers drawn last week were; 1, 4, 15 and 16. €25 weekly winner was Deirdre Blewitt. Enrolments are now taking place in the school for 2025-2026. Contact principal@currabagganschool.ie for more information.
The numbers drawn on March 17, were; 7, 19 24 30. Weekly/season winners were; Harry Gardiner, Mary Cawley, Davys Tool Hire, Liam and Frances Reape, Ray Kelly, and Bernie McCreanor. Lucky dip winner was Owen McNamara. The jackpot in the draw held on March 24, was €7,200.
Sympathy is extended to the following bereaved families in the parish; Kathleen Barrett, Knockmore on the sad passing of her brother, Frank Bourke, Rotherdam, Yorkshire and late of Lahardane; Pat Duffy, Rinnmore, on the sad passing of his aunt Sheila Molloy, Halifax; to Margaret Reddington on the recent passing of her sister Philomena Gunning. May they all rest in peace.
Cloghans Cemetery Group would appreciate any volunteers who would help out on Monday evenings for grass cutting and a general clean-up of the cemetery. Any help would be much appreciated.
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Bingo will be held in Ballycastle Community Hall on Monday, April 14, at 8pm, with a jackpot of €1,000 and great raffle prizes.
Congratulations to the following people who were presented with their awards on Saturday March 22; Player of the Year went to Ciarán McDonnell; Young Player of the Year Thomas McNulty; Club Person of the Year Martin Tighe; Hall of Fame Ronnie O'Donnell.
Cèide Fields Visitor Centre is now open 7 days a week from 10am with last admission at 4.15pm (5.15pm from June to September) for the season. The Ceide Ladle cafe is also open 10.30am - 4pm, 7 days a week.
News items for inclusion in Ballycastle notes can be emailed to ballycastle4@hotmail.com by 8pm on Wednesday evenings.
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Daria’s Daycare Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Hunt Colouring competition will take place on Friday, April 11, from 12.30 to 2pm. Entry fee is €2. Book by April 7, to 083 0797586.
Moygownagh GAA announced the return of the Good Friday 25 Drive. The 25 Drive will take place in Moygownagh Community Centre on Good Friday night, April 18, at 9pm and there will be €1000 in prizemoney. Admission is €10 and all are welcome.
The Rambling House will be held on Thursday, April 10 and 24 in the Learning Forum.
The Ardmoy Easter Camp will take place from April 14-16 from 10am to 2pm, at Ardagh GAA pitch. Camp highlights will include Gaelic Football, Community Games and a variety of sports. Children of all abilities are welcome and is suitable for ages 4-13. The camp is free to all members. Text 086 2662749 immediately for details. Deadline March 31.
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The numbers drawn in the lotto which was held on Saturday, March 22, for a jackpot of €6,050 were; 1, 4, 8 and 11. The €40 weekly winners were; Mary Madden, Bunnyfinglas, Attymass; Christine Fleming, Bonniconlon; Bart Barrins, Enniscrone; Maura Mulhern, Crossmolina; and Ava, Emma and Connor Melvin, Corrimbla, Ballina.
The latest draw took place on the weekend of March 29, for the new jackpot of €6200.
Craoibhín Ballina is hosting an Easter coffee afternoon from 12 noon to 2pm in the centre on Cathedral Road on Thursday, April 17. There will be refreshments, raffle and music on the day. The cost is €5 per person and all are welcome. For more information call the centre on 087 2785365.
The Mayo Support Group meeting will take place in the Ellison Hotel Castlebar on April 24, from 7-9pm.
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.
A pilgrimage to Medjugorje will take place for 7 nights from October 8-15, and the cost of €875 includes flights, accommodation, breakfast and dinner. For more information contact Ann Geraghty 085 1106644. To book contact Marian Pilgrimages 01 8788159.
Brian will meet the group at The Enterprise Centre, Kilcummin on Monday, April 7, and Monday, April 14, at 10am for a beautiful coastal walk. New walkers are welcome to come along.
The annual Alzheimer’s Tea Day will be held on Sunday, April 13, after 10am Mass (Palm Sunday) in The Failte Rooms.
The Lacken Community Care AGM takes place in The Enterprise Centre on Thursday, April 10, at 8pm. This is an opportunity to come and hear about the work of this voluntary group in the community over the past few years and the plans for the future. You do not have to be a committee member to attend.
A meeting at Lacken Community Garden will be held twice weekly from this week onwards, at 11am on Tuesdays and 7pm on Thursdays for the Spring/ Summer Season. The committee are delighted to welcome new members, adults and children. No experience necessary.
Enrolment is open for the school year 2025/2026 at Lacken NS. Contact the school for more information or phone 09634589 / email lackenns2018@gmail.com.
The bonus ball winner last week was Maureen Walsh. There are numbers available, if interested contact Leo on 087 9163851.
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A meeting of Ardagh Cemetery maintenance group will take place in Ardagh Community Centre this Friday night, April 4, at 8.30pm to plan for maintenance work for the coming year. Members of the current group have been voluntarily working in the cemetery for the past twenty years. Group chairman, Tony Mulderrig, is appealing for new members to join the group and invites all interested to attend Friday evening's meeting. Those unable to attend the meeting in person can phone 087 2614670 for further information. The small group of volunteers, who have steadfastly maintained the cemetery, have done trojan work over the past twenty years.
A very informative banking security information meeting on cyber fraud will take place in Ardagh Community Centre tomorrow, Wednesday, April 2, at 10.30am. A representative of AIB will be in attendance to speak about online banking, fraud and scams and how to avoid them while a member of An Garda Siochana will deal with security, fraud and crime prevention. This is a great opportunity to learn about a very important topic which affects all of us in the cyber age in which we live. All are welcome.
Ardagh GAA Club's annual lotto draw for the new season kicks off this coming Sunday, April 6, at 7pm. Purchasers who have not yet returned their tickets and remittance to any club official or member are advised to do so as soon as possible by contacting Mariea or Veronica or any committee member to ensure entry to the first draw. The annual 12 monthly ticket, priced at €50, entitles the purchaser to select two sets of four numbers to win or share the jackpot. Purchasers also have the option of buying their tickets online at www.ardaghgaaclub.com where they will be directed to the appropriate link. The new jackpot stands at €4,800.
An Easter camp for children aged 4-13 will take place in Ardagh GAA grounds on April 14-16 from 10am-2pm each day. The camp will cover Gaelic football, Community Games and a variety of other sports. Children of all abilities are welcome. The camp is free to all members. As spaces are limited parents/guardians are advised to text 086 2662749 for full details.
Ardmoy U-18 team had a convincing three-goal victory over Balla in the county U-18 division 3 league played last week. Final score was Ardmoy 3-12 Balla 1-9.
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