Local Notes: Sub Aqua Search and Recovery enjoy annual New Years Day Dip in Kilcummin.
Teach An Uisce Sub Aqua Search and Recovery enjoying their annual New Years Day Dip in beautiful Kilcummin
The numbers drawn in the lotto which was held on December 23, were 1, 4, 7 and 14. There was no jackpot winner. Weekly season winners were Sylvia Kelly, Ailish Brogan, Eddie McHale, Geraldine Corcoran, Steve Crane and Paula Holmes. Lucky Dip winner was Bernie Duffy. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on December 30 was €5,400.
The numbers drawn in a recent draw were 1, 5, 12 and 17. There was no jackpot winner and the €25 winner was Ann Marie O’Hora. Thank you for your continued support.
Weekly bingo takes place every Monday night in the Knockmore Community Hall at 8.30pm where there are great prizes to be won. Refreshments are served. It is a lovely night to meet up with neighbours and friends.
Please continue to collect your used stamps post Christmas. They are valuable to the Medical Missionaries of Mary, Mission in Africam and they can be left in the porch of Christ the King Church, Knockmore.
A sincere thank you has been extended to the Holmes family who donated a beautiful tree to the Church grounds in Knockmore in memory of Billy Holmes. It was blessed after Saturday night's Vigil Mass.
Deepest sympathy is extended to the brothers and sisters of the late Ann Higgins, Rathduff, Cloghans, who passed away recently following an illness. Her remains reposed at McGowan’s Funeral Home on Thursday, December 26, prior to her removal to St Teresa’s Church, Rathduff. Her 12 noon Requiem Mass was celebrated on Friday where family, neighbours and friends gathered to remember Ann and pay their final respects to one of their own. She was laid to rest afterwards in Cloghans Cemetery.
Ann was pre-deceased by her parents Eamon and Bridgie, and she is survived by her sisters Mary and Bridgie, brothers Pat and Eddie, nephews,nieces, relatives and friends to whom deepest sympathy is extended. May she now rest in peace.
Mayo North East Partnership hold clinics in North Mayo, Castlebar and Westport by appointment to assist homeowners with the DCB Grant scheme and application. For all enquiries/appointments contact Caroline on 087 482 8261/email: carolinewilson@mayonortheast.com.
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There was no winner of Crossmolina Deel-Rovers GAA Club lotto jackpot on Saturday night, December 28, when it was held in Hiney’s. The numbers drawn were 8, 13, 22 and 28. Three punters matched three numbers; John Maughan, Castlebar; Damien Lavin, Church View, Crossmolina; Robert Murphy, The Boreen, Crossmolina, and they each won €50. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on Saturday, January 4, was €7,950.
On this Sunday evening, January 12, Robert Padden will provide the music from 7 to 9pm at the Kilmurry social. Refreshments will be served. Admission is €10 with a door prize on the night. Come along and support as it promises to be a great evenings entertainment.
Mid Killala Pioneer dinner dance will be held in Hiney’s Upper Deck, Crossmolina on Friday, January 31, 2025 with music by Michael s and Clodagh Togher. Admission is €30. Anyone due gold or silver pins can get them on the night but contact a member of the committee beforehand so they will have them ordered. Tickets are available from TP Loftus, Kilmurry; Mary Granaghan Keenagh; Maeve Tierney, Crossmolina; Una Birrane, Moygownagh and Phyllis McLoughlin, Ardagh.
The Medjugorje Irish Centre organise pilgrimages to Medjugorje from April to June offering 7 nights apartment accommodation, B & B for €273 per person sharing. Airport transfers are available on request. Telephone contact Ireland, 01 44 34 510, Medjugorje 00387 36 651 518. Email reservations@med-irishcentre.com for further information.
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Ardagh GAA Club's annual 5k fun run/walk held on St Stephen's Day proved an outstanding success. Club officers and committee members wish to thank everyone who participated and supported it. This year's event was dedicated to the memory of former player and club Bord na n-Og manager Diarmaid Farrell who sadly passed away suddenly and unexpectedly last July. This year's event attracted record numbers from all over Mayo and Sligo and the organisers were overwhelmed by the generous response of all who came and supported the hugely successful fun event. Two donations of €500 each were kindly presented by the club to Ballina Community Centre's Meals on Wheels which was accepted by Mrs. Olive O'Donnell, from Ballina Community Centre, and to the Colm Munnelly Fund.
Speaking on behalf of Ardagh GAA Club, Chairman, Stephen Molloy, congratulated all the participants and prize winners and stressed it was an occasion which encapsulated all that is good in parish community life and pointed to the record numbers which participated. He added that the club was delighted to be able to help two very worthy causes this year with donations from the proceeds. The chairman also thanked the Farrell family for their involvement and praised the commitment shown by the late Diarmaid as a player and an underage team manager whom he added was always so positive when it came to football training and club affairs. The chairman concluded by saying the event was a fitting tribute to Diarmaid and one which will live long in the memory.
Ladies winners: Lorna Shehan (1), Charlotte Haarhuis (2), and Rebecca McLoughlin (3). Men's winners: Fabio Sassella, (1), Dessie Burke, (2) and Conor McLoughlin (3).
Mid-Killala PTAA annual dinner dance will take place on Friday, January 31, in Hiney's, Crossmolina, with music by Michael S and Clodagh Togher. Tickets are priced at €30 each and are available from Maeve Tierney, Crossmolina, Una Birrane, Moygownagh and Phyllis McLoughlin, Ardagh.
Exercise to Music classes will commence in Ardagh Community centre this Thursday night January 9 from 7-8pm. The classes are good fun and suitable for all ages and all abilities. Tea/coffee will be served afterwards. The classes are subsidised by Mayo Sports Partnership for the month of January, and the cost is €5 per night (payable on the night). It is a great start to the New Year.
Parish Priest, Fr Pat Munnelly, and members of the Pastoral Council extend the season's greetings and blessings to all parishioners, their families and friends both at home and abroad for the coming year.
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Congratulations to Brian Moody, winner of €253 in the GAA 50/50 draw which was held on Sunday, December 29.
Regrettably due to inclement weather forecast, the Ballycastle Athletic Club Festive Run on New Year's Day was cancelled. Apologies to anyone who had planned to take part.
The Ceide Coast Atlantic Run for 2025 will take place on Saturday, September 20.
Ballycastle Community Hall reopened yesterday, Monday, January 6. For gym or hall bookings contact 086 0667192.
Wishing all readers at home and abroad a very happy and peaceful New Year.
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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.
Fr Harrison can be contacted on his mobile phone 087 8112163 and Killala parish house on 096 32176 or email frmichaelharrison@gmail.com.
The Parish office in Killala is open on Tuesday 11am – 3pm, Wednesday 10am - 3pm and Thursday 10am - 1pm. All queries and Masses can be booked by either phoning the office on 096 32176 or emailing parishnotes@hotmail.com.
The information centre in Bohernasup, Ballina is open in the community. They provide options, support and guidance for individuals and their families experiencing mental health difficulties. The information centre provides a confidential sign posting service and the drop in service is open Monday to Wednesday from 9.30am to 4pm. Call 096 71492 for further details.
Keep fit is held in Lacken Enterprise Centre on Thursday evenings at 8pm with Conor Denneny from Ballina Sports Centre. It is suitable for all abilities and cost €7 per person.
Musculoskelatal Therapy Mayo offers injury assessment, diagnosis treatment and rehabilitation from the comfort of your own home. Certified Athletic Therapist Declan Golden can be contacted on 086 8602352 or email declanmskmayo@gmail.com.
St. Vincent de Paul Ballina are looking for volunteers to assist in their shop in Ballina. Donation sorters, till operators, merchandisers, shop floor assistants and social media assistants. Contact Peter on 085 8759460 or 096 72905.
Defibrillator contacts for Lacken are: Teresa Kelly 086 6699859, Marie Kelly 085 2800557, Enda Rooney 086 311 9312 , Adrienne Loughney 087 6464694, Tara Loughney 086 2099358, Katherine Hickey 083 4838849, Ann Loughney 087 6314067, Aine Lavin 087 1238497, Jackie Jackson 086 8755957, Ann Marie Walsh 087 2104367. Defibrillators are located at the Enterprise Centre, Banagher and the Failte Room beside Lacken Church
Killala Community Text Alert Scheme is up and running. The procedure is if you notice any suspicious activity contact the Gardai on 096 20550 and they will decide if it warrants a text being sent to the scheme. If you are not already signed up its not too late, call to the community centre and fill up a form.
Killala Community Council (Newstart) Ltd are running a Meals on Wheels service for Killala and surrounding areas. They aim to provide nourishing quality meals at an affordable price to any senior citizen who signs up. The meals will have two courses and can be collected or delivered. Orders can be taken up to 11.30am each day. This service is available to anyone over 60 years or recovering from illness. Phone 096 32992. If interested contact 096 32992/32484.
