Local Notes: Swinford AC members complete the Dublin City Marathon on October 27 last.
Congratulations to Swinford AC members who competed in the Dublin City Marathon on October 27. Back row left to right: Vincent Roughneen, Enda Murtagh, Catriona Groarke, Eoin Gallagher, Eamonn Hyland and Tom Kavanagh. Front row: Harry O’Brien, Kevin Groarke, Alan McDonnell and Mark Reynolds. Absent from the photo is Adette Gallagher and Eugene Henry.
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The Killasser Community Care and Killasser Community Centre committees will hold the Annual 25 Card Drive on Monday, December 9.
Monday night card game takes place in Killasser Community Centre at 8pm and beginners are welcome.
Meelick ICA are hosting a demonstration on Make up for Christmas with Make Up with Megan in Meelick Community Centre on Wednesday, November 13, at 7.30pm. All are welcome. €8 per person.
The numbers drawn in the Swinford Community Lotto draw held on November 4, were 1, 8, 12 and 17. There was no jackpot winner. €70 vouchers were won by Amy McNicholas, Carrowmore and Marie and Meghan Philbin, Lislackagh; €35 was won by Clare Maloney, Gleann Darach and Linda Cronnolly, Cois Coille. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on November 11, was €18,400.
Congratulations to Tony Lynskey who won €625 in the October Killasser Community Centre 50/50 draw with Stephanie Heaney and Douglas Kelly winning the €20 spot prize each. The November draw takes place on Sunday, December 8.
The Killasser Community Centre committee thank all who participated in the recent Parish Tractor Drive. The weather may have impacted turnout but hopefully all in attendance enjoyed the day. The committee thank the drivers, various sponsors, the Community Care Committee and others who helped out. A profit of €430 was made on the day.
The Friday night indoor soccer in Killasser Community Centre for the youth of the parish continues each week.
The next Killasser Bingo will take place in the Turf Shed on Sunday, December 8, with 8 houses plus Snowball house and the €500 jackpot house. First house 8pm. Everyone welcome.
Following the success of the Killasser Parish Calendars in 2023 and 2024 the organising committee will be producing another one for 2025. People are invited to send in any pictures of Killasser. Contact any committee member or email killasser2023@gmail.com.
Circuit training for women and men takes place on Tuesday evenings from 8pm in Killasser Community Centre. The cost is €6 per session which lasts 45 minutes. Contact Michelle at 087 270 5204 if interested.
Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Johnny Roughneen, Reading, England, formerly of Swinford and Kiltimagh (brother of Patrick, Martin, Paul, Jim and Catherine (Ronayne)) and Michael Cunney, Galway and Tumgesh, Swinford. May they rest in peace.
The rosary will be recited on Sunday, November 17, in Midfield Cemetery at 3.30pm and in Kinaffe Cemetery at 4.15pm. On Sunday, November 24, the rosary will be recited in the Workhouse Cemetery, Dublin Road, Swinford at 1pm.
Culmore National School Baby and Toddler group meet on Wednesday mornings from 10am to 11.30am. Parents, grandparents and caregivers all welcome. €2 admission per family.
Qigong class are held every Wednesday at 8pm in Swinford Cultural Centre. All welcome, pay as you go.
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Sean Keane is scheduled to appear in Kilmovee Community Centre on Friday, December 6, at 8pm. Tickets are €30. For further information contact 094 9649484.
Bingo is held every Sunday evening at 8.30pm in Kilmovee Community Centre. The jackpot is € 650 on 45 calls or less, the house lotto is €480 on four correct numbers, and also a 50/50 game with a guaranteed winner of the 50/50 weekly. See you there.
Kilmovee Bingo committee wish to recruit new volunteers to help run the Sunday night Bingo. This is an important service in the community and only possible with volunteers. If you think you can commit to one or two Sundays a month please get in touch with Kilmovee Community Centre on 094 96 49484.
Fr Joseph will celebrate a Novena of Masses for deceased relatives and friends included in the November lists for the dead. Envelopes are available at the churches. There will be a service for the deceased on Sunday, November 17, at 7pm in Kilmovee Church remembering those who have died since November 2023. Contact Fr Joseph at 086 160 5373 with the names of deceased relatives of parishioners who have died outside the parish.
The young adult faith event has been organised by Achonry Youth Ministry, and is geared towards adults of 18 to 40 year olds. It takes place in St Brigid’s Hall and Theatre, Tubbercurry, on Friday, November 15, at 8pm.
The theme of the event is ‘The Relevance of Faith in the Modern World’. Keynote speakers are Co. Louth manager/former Dublin footballer and All-Ireland winner Ger Brennan who will speak about life, sport, and faith, and Niamh McCann, wife, mother, and teacher, will offer a powerful personal testimony guaranteed to inspire the audience. Other speakers will join Ger and Niamh for panel discussions with opportunities for questions. It promises to be a great evening.
The committee of Kilkelly Kilmovee Parish magazine thank all those who turned out in huge numbers to attend and support the 18th edition of Kilkelly Kilmovee Parish Magazine launch at Ireland West Airport on Sunday, October 27; thanks to the staff of the airport who worked so hard on the night, to all the sponsors who donated prizes to the raffle and to everyone who sold tickets and helped the committee this past few weeks. It is greatly appreciated. The launch will be televised on Sky Channel 588 on December 17. Books which are now on sale locally would make a fantastic gift to send home or abroad this Christmas.
The lotto numbers drawn for Saturday, October 26, were 3, 31, 32, 45. There was no winner.
The Parents Association of Kilmovee NS thank everyone who attended the fundraising event in the Four Ways Pub, Kilmovee on Sunday, October 27. They extend thanks to everyone involved, especially local businesses who donated over 30 spot prizes. Your support on the night raising much needed funds for the school is very much appreciated.
The death took place of Philomena (Mena) Giblin, Aughalustia, Ballaghaderreen, on October 23 peacefully surrounded by her family at Mayo University Hospital. Philomena was a native of Kilcogy Village, Co. Cavan, and her maiden name was Philomena Reilly.
Philomena is survived by her husband Frank, sons Michael, Kieran and Noel, brothers Oliver and Pius, sisters Etta (Farrell), Chrissie (Clarke) and Patsy (Murdock), daughter-in-law Christina, grandchildren Amy and Ryan, great-grandchildren Amber, Lucy and Fiadh, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Mena reposed in The Sharkey Funeral Home, Ballaghaderreen, on Friday, November 1, followed by removal from the funeral home on Saturday, November 2, at 10.30am to St Nathy’s Cathedral arriving for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am followed by interment in Kilcolman Cemetery.
May Philomena rest in peace as sympathy is offered to all those who are bereaved.
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‘Remember Me’ round the Lakes 5km run/walk will be held on November 24, starting at 2pm from Facefield National School F12 TX37. Registration opens at 1pm and entry fee is €10 which is payable on the day. A kiddy’s disco will be held at 3pm with Santa arriving at 4pm. There will be a wreath laying ceremony, refreshments served and tree lighting by Enda Kenny. All proceeds are in aid of Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation.
Mayo Abbey Community Employment Scheme have a vacancy for accounts/payroll/admin personnel. Department of Social Protection eligibility criteria apply. Call Craig at Mayo Abbey Centre on 094 93 65987 to find out more or email craig@mayoabbey.ie.
The next card game is held in Mayo Abbey Resource Centre on Thursday, November 21, at 9pm. All are welcome.
Why not call to the centre on Thursday mornings and enjoy a cuppa and a chat - teas, coffees, cappuccinos, lattes, hot chocolate and freshly baked scones available between 10am and 1pm. All are welcome.
The numbers drawn on Tuesday, November 5, were 18, 32, 33 and 36. There was no jackpot winner. Consolation prize winners were Helen Cosgrove (online ticket), Mairead Jordan, Facefield, (online ticket), Anne Byrne c/o Willie Fitzgerald, Teresa Gormally, Kiltimagh (online ticket). The jackpot for the draw to be held today, Tuesday, November 12, will be €11,200.
Mayo Abbey Centre offer a variety of services to the community including meals delivery service, weekly Tuesday social lunch for Active Age, free computer / smartphone support for beginners, printing, photocopying and laminating services, hot desk spaces with fibre broadband connection, facilities available to attend a virtual meeting or interview, wide range of training programmes. Callthe staff at the centre for more information on 094 93 65987.
The Local Link bus departs from Mayo Abbey Centre daily from Tuesday to Saturday to go to Castlebar (Route 792). An additional bus goes to Claremorris every Thursday (Route 791), taking in Knocknakill, Drumady, Cappagh, Cullentragh, Currykirwan, Mayo Abbey, Monard, Brize, Facefield and Gurteenmore. Return services also available. These services are available to all to use and are free to bus pass holders. Call 094 900 5150 to book.
