Local Notes: South West Mayo Development Company Board organised Leader funding for the Balla Sensory Park.
South West Mayo Development Company Board members who organised Leader funding for the new sensory park in Balla, plus local councillors. Photo: Kathy Lyons
Items for inclusion in the notes can be submitted by email to ryankneafsey@gmail.com or call/text/WhatsApp 087 7694781 (after 6pm). Deadline for receipt of items is 6.30pm Wednesday.
It is hard to believe that this epic adventure will soon be coming to an end with Cathal having walked approximately 2000kms so far of his 2200kms walk from Canterbury, now has Rome well and truly within his sights. On track to reach St. Peters Square in the Vatican City on Thursday, October 10, Cathal is sending out a rallying cry to get him over the finish line. Please share the story of this epic walk across the continent in aid of Mayo Parkinson’s Association and Children’s Health Foundation Crumlin wherever you can. Details can be found on the social media channels of Kellys Walk 2 Rome and kellyswalk2rome.ie.
Contact Cathal through these channels if you can help in any way over the next couple of weeks to build awareness of his journey and as such help build awareness for the two outstanding charities that this is all for. All donations kindly received are going 100% to the two charities and raising as much awareness as possible over the coming weeks. Cathal can be contacted directly on 00 353 87 6412785.
The numbers drawn in the Swinford Community lotto draw held on September 23, were 8, 9, 17 and 23. There was no jackpot winner. €70 vouchers were won by Arlene Monteith, Cloonacanna and Mary Dunlevy, Coill Abhainn; €35 was won by Philomena Murtagh, Park Road, Swinford. The jackpot is now €17,200.
What's Good For the Goose? The Club Championship, that's what! The weekend of September 21 and 22 at Swinford Golf Club witnessed a formidable display, as Barry "The Goose" Durkan continued his remarkable form and clinched the Club Championship with an impressive score of 65. His performance showcased a composure and maturity that perhaps was not always evident in the past with Durkan, but on this occasion, he held his nerve to secure victory. Meanwhile, in the ladies' competition, Catherine Loftus proved a popular winner in securing the Morrin Cup, returning to her customary consistency to post a score of 39 in the 18-hole Stableford format.
Men's Club Championship (Stroke): 1st Barry Durkan 65, 2nd Keith J McHugh 67 and 3rd Padraig Lyndon 67. Ladies' Morrin Cup (Stableford): 1st Catherine Loftus 39, 2nd Breege Spain 35 and 3rd Siobhan King 33.
Congratulations to Barry Durkan for his outstanding victory and to Catherine Loftus for her triumph, alongside all the participants who competed.
Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Alan Ainscough, Culmore Cottage, Drumshinnagh, Swinford, late of the Sonas Tí Aire Nursing Home, Belmullet and Chorley, Lancashire, England; Noel Peyton, Midfield, Swinford and John Egan, Dublin Road, Swinford. May they rest in peace.
A table quiz will be held in Julians Midfield on Saturday, October 5, at 8.30pm in aid of Mayo SPCA. Table of 4 costs €40. Spot prizes on the night.
Congratulations to Ciara McNulty and Daniel Higgins who were married recently in Swinford Parish Church.
Swinford Active Retirement Club outing to Kylemore Abbey takes place on Wednesday, October 30, departing from the Gateway Hotel at 9.30am. The cost is €35 per person which covers the coach and entry. Restaurant and Café on site. Contact Ann 087 7459089 or Bridie 087 9049723 for further details.
Swinford Camera Club meets on the first Wednesday of every month in the Meeting Room, Lower Main Street at 8pm. All welcome.
The annual Killasser Parish Tractor Run will take place on Sunday, October 27.
Mayo Ceol an Gheimhridh will take place in Swinford on Saturday, November 23.
Meelick weekly card games return on Tuesday, October 1, at 9pm in Meelick Community Centre. Admission is €8 and all are welcome.
Applications are open for the Education Grant from Saint Vincent de Paul. Applicants must be in receipt of the SUSI grant. Please apply to SVP The Orchard, Swinford, Co Mayo or email mhoc@svp.ie.
Congratulations to Bernie Scully on winning €570 in the August Killasser Community Centre 50/50 draw. Sarah Howley and The Ginty Family Rubble each won €20 in the spot prize draw. The September draw will take place on Sunday, October 6. €5 per entry.
The Active Retirement Club meet every Monday from 2-4pm in Swinford Cultural Centre.
Swinford Go Getters meet on the first Thursday of every month from 10.30 to 11.30am in Swinford Cultural Centre.
Congratulations to Matthew Cronnolly who was last week’s winner of the Swinford GAA Club 50/50 draw held in Moores winning €349. The next draw will be held on Tuesday, October 1, in Horkan’s. Entries are available through SwinfordGAA.ie, Foireann, Clubspot and throughout town.
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A Harry Potter Magical Midterm Workshop will be held on Tuesday, October 29, from 10am to 12 noon, in Bohola Community Centre and it will include Harry Potter themed games, house sorting, house cup competition and more. The workshop is suitable for children aged 5-12 and the cost is €20 per child. Booking is essential and payment on booking required. Contact Sandra 086 2108029 or jivingjuniors@gmail.com.
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary, Moy Davitts GAA are hosting a dinner dance in the Great National Hotel Ballina on November 2. It commences with a drinks reception at 7pm and dinner at 7.30pm followed with music by the Brian McDermott band, and DJ till late. Tickets are €50 pp. To book contact Annette on 087 6781500. Special accommodation rates are available from the hotel.
A Halloween workshop will be held in The Sheridan Memorial Community Centre, Bohola, on Thursday, October 31, from 10am to 1pm (3 to 12 years). There will be spokey dance games and art. €20 per child. Booking is essential, contact jivingjuniors@gmail.com or 086 2108029.
Bohola Foroige will start back on Frida, October 4, at 8.30pm. This is open to 1st, 2nd and 3rd years who live in Bohola, attended Bohola NS or had a sibling previously attend. New members along with parent/ guardian are invited to attend for an information evening on the 1st night in The Sheridan Community Centre at 8.30pm.
The death occurred of Nora Carney (nee McDonnell), Trim, Co Meath, formerly of Toughnane, on Monday, September 16, and her funeral took place in Trim on Thursday, September 19. She was first cousin of the late Jack McDonnell, Toughnane. Sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved.
Preparations are currently underway for the 2024 edition of The Bohola Post. The committee is asking that you submit your news, articles and photos as soon as possible and not later than October 31. Material submitted after that date cannot be included. Please send your contributions or any queries via email to boholapost@gmail.com.
Congratulations to Conor Bowes, Foxford, who won a jackpot of €388 in the Moy Davitts 50/50 draw on Saturday, September 21. A huge thank you to everyone who supported the draw, it is greatly appreciated. Tickets are available in the usual retail outlets and by playing on the club app (Moy Davitts GAA).
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The launch of the 18th edition of the Kilkelly Kilmovee Magazine will take place on October 27, commencing at 7.30pm in Ireland West Airport. This is a free event with free parking. A great night is assured with the traditional cake, tea, coffee, and lots of music.
The Old Courthouse in Kilkelly has been refurbished and is now available for meetings, social functions and classes. For booking contact Maureen on 087 6749714 or Mary on 087 6660557.
Al-Anon offers support for families and friends affected by someone’s drinking. Meetings are held every Tuesday evening at 9pm in the Ozanam Daycare Centre at the rear of the Cathedral in Ballaghaderreen. Call 0800 0086 811.
The death took place of Patrick Gaffney on September 14, peacefully surrounded by his loving family, in the care of the staff at the Roscommon Hospice. Patrick, better known as Pat, was a native of Ballinagare, County Roscommon, was a member of An Garda Siochana and for most of his working career served in Ballyhaunis, where he became very popular with all the locals and was very highly regarded by them. Pat could always see the brighter side of most situations, and some of the glowing tributes paid to him recently were a kind and sympathetic person who always wore a smile. A gentleman who was a pleasure to meet and to work with, who will be sorely missed by the people of Ballyhaunis and its hinterland.
Pat was predeceased by his parents Margaret and Laurence, sister Mary and nephew John and is survived by his wife Frances and his daughters Lorraine, Ruth and Trish. He will be forever missed by his family, sons-in-law Jerh O’Connor, Mel Burke and Alan Grady, his adored grandchildren Brian, Hugh, Gregory, Malachi, Laurence, Vincent, Martha and Maud, nieces Caroline and Martina, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, neighbours and friends.
Pat reposed at Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommon on Sunday, September 15, and removal took place from his home on Monday, September 16, arriving to the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon, for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am followed by interment in Drummin Cemetery, Ballinagare. May Pat rest in peace.
