Local Notes: Sheila moves on to pastures new

Calendar full of hearts for charity

Community Art Group Ballaghaderreen have made a calendar for 2024 full of hearts in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. It is for sale for €8 in nine shops in Ballaghaderreen. The images come from the 10x10cm canvases the art group made for their HeArt4U project. They were displayed during the Ballaghdream Festival this summer. Now, the canvases have been wrapped in cellophane and are being distributed in Ballaghaderreen and further afield for people to find and take home. With the calendar, even more people are able to enjoy them. The shops are BB Hair, Brian Mulligan’s, First Class Office/School Supplies, Imelda Towey’s, Michael Mulligan’s, Molloy’s Pharmacy, Newsround, Padraig Mulligan’s and SuperValu. The calendar makes a lovely Christmas present and the proceeds go to a good cause.

November Remembrance Service

A Remembrance Service will take place in St. Nathy’s Cathedral, Ballaghaderreen on Sunday November 19, at 7pm for all who have died since November 2022. If you wish to include the names of deceased family members or friends at this service who died during the year in other parishes, contact The Presbytery on 094 9860011 or email cathedral@achonrydiocese.org.

Ballaghaderreen Ladies Golf

A very successful and enjoyable weekend was spent by the ladies at Westport Golf Course. For some members this was their first golfing experience outside their own club and while conditions were challenging along some parts of the course, all golfers completed either nine or eighteen holes on the day. Well done to the following winners of the 18H Stableford: 1st Sarah McDonagh 2nd Maura Madden. Beginners 9H Stableford: 1st Tina Surlis, 2nd Jean Towey. A huge thank you to our captain, Maura Madden for organising the event. The ladies look forward to many more new members joining them in the coming year and if any lady would like more information re joining/ trying out a game call 087 1463628 for further information.

GAA AGM

The annual general meeting of Ballaghaderreen GAA Club will take place in The Clubhouse on Sunday, November 26, at 3pm.

50/50 draw

The Ballaghaderreen GAA club 50/50 draw took place on Sunday, November 5, in Spells Bar, Pound St. The jackpot of €552 was won by Marguerite Drake, Crenane and it was an online sale. Tickets can be purchased at various outlets in the town. An annual 50/50 ticket for €90 giving entry into every draw in the year is available from committee members. Tickets are also available to purchase online at https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/BALLAGHADERREEN_GAA/EventSales.

‘Echoes of Ballaghaderreen’

The editorial committee of ‘Echoes of Ballaghaderreen’ has commenced work on this year’s paper and welcomes articles, notices, reports, poetry, photographs and advertisements for inclusion. Email articles as word documents and photographs in jpg format to address below. Contact by email or phone 087 6765508. Material for the paper may also be handed into The Presbytery or to Toweys, Main Street. Email: echoesballaghaderreen@gmail.com.

Let Love Shine A Light Christmas cards

Remember a loved one living or deceased this Christmas by sponsoring a light on the tree at Knock Shrine. Shine a Light cards are available in local Chemists or from Kathleen Rushe on 087 4156033 at a cost of €5 each. Christmas cards packs are also available for €6 for a pack of 12 cards.

Soccer club 50/50 draw

The Soccer Club 50/50 weekly draw took place on Tuesday, November 7, at the Community Park Clubhouse. The jackpot of 230 was won by Matt Gara and the seller was Mannions. The next draw takes place on Tuesday, November 14, at Community Park Clubhouse. Ballaghaderreen FC thank all who support the weekly draw, also all the premises and outlets that sell the tickets for the weekly draw. Tickets are available at the usual outlets around the town or https:www.clubforce.com/BALLAGHADERREEN FC/membership.

North West Stop AGM

North West STOP are holding their AGM on November 17, at The Mayflower, Drumshambo, at 7pm. Guest speakers and light refreshments on the evening. All are welcome.

Piano/Keyboard lessons

Piano/Keyboard lessons are available in the Charlestown area with RIAM exam preparation or to learn for fun. All ages are welcome. Contact Carmel on 0863271196.

Concert at Knock Shrine

A fundraising concert for Victim Assistance Charity that supports victims of crime and trauma in Ireland will be held in The Basilica, Knock Shrine on December 1. Tickets are available from Mary McNicholas, Victim Assistance, Head Office, Aiden St, Kiltimagh. Phone 094 9000 251 or 086 3938871. Cost of tickets is €30.

Pieta House

Pieta House provides a professional one-to-one therapeutic service to people who are in suicidal distress, those who engage in self-harm, and those bereaved by suicide. All of these services are provided free of charge and no referral is needed. Call the 24-hour crisis Helpline on free phone 1800 247 247 or Text HELP to 51444.

Bingo

Bingo is held in Gurteen Hall every Friday night at 8pm. The jackpot stands at €1,800 in forty-five calls or less and the lotto raffle jackpot is €650. There is also a 50/50 split.

Sean Nos classes

Sean Nos dancing classes continue each Tuesday from 7-8pm in The Coleman Centre, Gurteen, with Airc Damhsa Culture club. For further details visit www.aircdamhsa.com/classes.

Ozanam Centre

The Ozanam Day Centre, Oakgrove, has reopened after the summer. New members are welcome every Tuesday and Thursday in the centre. Laundry service is available for older people. Home dinners are also available from Monday to Friday. Contact Michelle at the Centre on 094 9862847 or talk to your home help for more information.

‘It’s Cardiac Rehab’

It’s Cardiac Rehab! a podcast developed by the Irish Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation and Irish Heart Foundation to support recovery. See https://irishheart.ie/services-to-you/its-cardiac-rehab-podcast/.

50/50 draw

Brusna Voluntary Community Development Association 50/50 draw continues weekly outside the Brusna Inn Shop at 9.30pm on Sunday evening. Envelopes are available from the shop and in various outlets in town or committee members. Contact 086 0777197 or 087 64504l7.

Carracastle Christmas Craft Fair

The Carracastle Christmas Craft Fair is back again this year and will be held at Carracastle Community Centre on Sunday, November 26, from 10am to 2pm, featuring a wide range of handmade presents, baked goods and local crafters. If you would like to have a table on the day, contact Trevor at 089 4463487 to book your place.

Gospel concert

Patrick Feeney and his band will perform a Gospel concert in St Patrick’s Church, Gurteen, on November 26, at 8pm. Tickets are €25 from The Coleman Music Centre www.colemanirishmusic.com or by contacting 07l 9l82599.

Western Alzheimers Music Memory

Western Alzheimer’s Roscommon Dementia Music Memory group is for individuals with dementia and their plus one (family or carer) every Thursday in Quad Roscommon Youth Centre F42 CH70 from 11.30am to 1pm. Contact 094 93 64900 for more details.

Bereavement Support meetings

Trained facilitators conduct a weekly Bereavement Support Meeting at the Family Centre, Knock Shrine each Wednesday at 11am. There is also a special meeting for bereaved partners/spouses on the first Thursday of each month at 11am. No appointment is necessary. For further information contact Monica Morley on 094 9375320.

Cloonacool Players

Cloonacool Players open Tubbercurry 1 Act Drama on Thursday, November 16, with their powerful rendering of Malachy McKenna’s ‘The Quiet Land’. An outstanding with equally terrific performances from Martin McIntyre and Dennis Ross. Not to be missed.

Coleman Community Christmas Cinema

The Coleman Community Christmas Cinema present The Polar Express on Saturday, November 18, at 2.30pm. This is a wonderfully festive animated film suitable for all ages. Entry fee is €5 each – 1 adult per family goes free. Treat bags are available. Contact Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen, Co. Sligo F56 TF88 – phone 07l 9l82599.

Kilmovee

Bingo

The jackpot at the weekly bingo which is held in Kilmovee on Sunday evenings is €1850 on 51 calls or less, the house lotto is €280 on four correct numbers and the 50/50 draw has a guaranteed winner every week. The organisers extend sincere thanks to all the patrons who are very loyal to them and your support is much appreciated. Everyone is welcome to come along on Sunday evenings to enjoy bingo in a comfortable setting surrounded by friends.

November Masses for the deceased

Fr Joseph will celebrate a Novena of Masses for deceased relatives and friends included in the November lists for the deceased. Envelopes are available in the churches. A service for the deceased will be held on Sunday, November 26, at 7pm in Kilmovee Church remembering all the deceased but remembering especially those who have gone to their eternal reward since November 2022.

Kilmovee/ Urlaur Group Water Scheme

Meter readers will be reading meters in the area in the coming weeks. The committee ask members to text their name, address and phone number to the Scheme Manager on 085 867 0259 so that he can contact them in the event of a disruption to their water supply.

Musical instruments for use in Tavrane NS

If you have any accordions that are not in use and if you would like to donate or loan them to Tavrane N.S school they would be much appreciated? Tavrane NS are looking for button accordions for this academic year. Contact the school directly on 085 806 5834. Many thanks.

The late Sr Moira Ryan

The death took place of Sr Moira Ryan, Marist Convent, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim and formerly of Gowlaun, Doocastle, Co. Mayo on Tuesday, November 7, peacefully at Sligo University Hospital surrounded by her family and Marist family. Sr Moira was predeceased by her parents Michael Joseph and Nora, brother Michael John and is deeply mourned by her brother Seamus (Tuam) and Thomas Bernard (Tunnagh, Carracastle), sister Patricia (Pat) Powell (Drumiskibole, Sligo), sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-nephews, grand-nieces and her Marist family, her missionary family in Fiji, New Zealand, Australia, Scotland and Ireland, relatives and friends.

Sr Moira reposed at the Marist Convent Chapel, Carrick-on-Shannon on Wednesday, November 8, with removal on Thursday, November 9, to St James Church, Charlestown, for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. May Sr Moira rest in peace as deepest sympathy is extended to all who are bereaved.

Carracastle Christmas Craft Fair

Carracastle Christmas Craft Fair is back again this year and will be held at Carracastle Community Centre on Sunday, November 26, from 10am-2pm, featuring a wide range of handmade presents, baked goods, and local crafters. Entry is free and tea/coffee will be available and all are welcome to attend. If you would like to have a table on the day, contact Trevor at 089 4463487 asap to book your place.