Local Notes: Templemary NS, Killala, win the Jackie McGuire Memorial Chess Tournament.
Prizewinners in Templemary National School's annual Jackie McGuire Memorial Chess Tournament. The perpetual cup and medals were presented by Mary McGuire.
There was no winner of Crossmolina Deel-Rovers GAA Club lotto jackpot on Saturday, June 13, in Hineys Bar, when the numbers drawn were 9, 13, 22 and 30. There was one match three number; John and Rose O’Donnell, St Marys Park, Crossmolina and they won €150. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on June 20, was €6450.
At the recent executive meeting of the Crossmolina Deel-Rovers GAA Club votes of sympathy were expressed to the former players families, friends, and supporters on their recent bereavements. May they rest in peace.
For the next few weeks Crossmolina Tidy Towns will be out on Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6.30pm, as the judges from the Tidy Towns competition will be visiting Crossmolina in June. If you can spare some time, come along and give back to your community.
Megan Lynn has issued an update on her upcoming volunteering trip to Uganda. ‘Due to the present Ebola outbreak in Uganda, my college has taken a long and careful decision to postpone the trip this year to ensure everyone's safety. The trip has now been rescheduled to take place in July 2027. While I am not there presently to help out in person, I want to reassure you that your generous contribution has already been transferred over to the community and provided the local populations with essential school and medical supplies. Thank you so much for your incredible support and generosity. It is making a tangible difference to the community there, and I look forward to finally carrying out the work on the ground in 2027’. Megan Lynn
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Well done to the hard-working Village Enhancement committee on the recent work done on the grass margins on the entrance road to Knockmore Village from Ballina and for the erection of the beautiful new signs.
The committee of Cloghans Graveyard are seeking volunteers to help on Sunday, June 28, at 12 noon with spreading topsoil and seeding in a part of the cemetery that has become very uneven and difficult to maintain. Please bring shovels and wheelbarrows.
The numbers drawn last week were; 4, 6, 16 and 18. There was no jackpot winner and the €25 weekly winner was Joe Ferguson.
The numbers drawn on June 8, were 12, 21, 22 and 28. There was no jackpot winner and the weekly and season winners were; Martin McHale, Teresa Fahy, Tadhg Bourke, Teresa Oliver, Carol Naughton, and Kenneth Stadler. Lucky dip winner was Fiona Mulherin. The next jackpot is €16,800.
Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, August 2, in Ballinahaglish Cemetery and in Cloghans Cemetery on Sunday, August 9, both at 6pm.
Keep Fit classes -'Move it or Lose it ' every Thursday morning from 10.30am- 11.30am and on Thursday evenings Yoga classes continue at 6.45pm. Details from the centre on 094 9258016.
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Ardagh GAA Club's annual lotto draw for the new season kicks off on Sunday week, June 28. Tickets may be purchased from any committee member or online through the link https://games.smartlotto.ie/#/pages/lotto/play?c_id=5e819689ed80b83c81648dce. The lotto is the main source of finance for the club throughout the year and all support will be greatly appreciated.
Club officers, committee members and players have carried out magnificent development work at the club over the past 12 months most notably the construction of their state-of-the-art gymnasium which is fully fitted with the most modern gym equipment. So please remember that every lotto ticket purchased helps in no small measure to support the club. €6,000 is the attractive prize on offer in this year's first lotto draw.
A timely reminder that Ardagh Social Services annual day trip to the Fr Peyton Centre, Attymass, takes place next Tuesday, June 30. Bus departs Ardagh Community Centre at 10.30am. Enjoy a cup of tea on arrival, Mass at 12.15pm followed by a 2-course lunch at 1pm including tea/coffee. After lunch there will be music until 3.30-4pm. Bus departs approximately 4pm to return to Ardagh Community Centre. Cost is €20 per person (part of the cost is subsidised). To book your place contact Breege on 087 2591862 or Lena on 087 2584333.
Both of Ardagh's senior football teams pulled off two well deserved victories in their respective divisions of the Mayo GAA AbbVie senior football leagues last week. In division 4 Ardagh had a very creditable and high scoring 2-20 to 1-7 victory over Breaffy B while in division 6 Ardagh B had a one point to spare win over Charlestown B on a 1-16 to 1-15 scoreline in a highly competitive and entertaining encounter. Meanwhile Ardmoy underage teams are acquitting themselves quite well in their weekly underage competitions.
Ardagh GAA players and committee made a special presentation to their number one fan James Gough who is representing Crossmolina Badminton Club in this week's Special Olympics Ireland Summer Game finals in Dublin. James is a valued member of Crossmolina Badminton Club and all associated with Ardagh GAA Club wish James and his teammates every success at the finals.
Ardagh Social Dancing continues with Sean Kerrigan (White Lightning) on Sunday week, June 28 from 8-10pm in Ardagh Community Centre (Eircode F26 W521). Price €10 payable on door.
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Lacken Ballycastle Protection Group are holding submission clinics against the Tirawley Wind Farm in the Failte Rooms (F26 TR82) on Wednesday, June 24, from 6-10pm and Thursday, June 25, from 10am-3pm. Remember, this is your final chance to have your say.
Water Safety/Swimming Lessons at Lacken Pier starts on Saturday, June 27, with registration taking place at the Pier at 12 noon. For more information contact Anne on 096 43180.
Congratulations to Peter McDonnell, last week's winner of €198 in the GAA 50/50 draw.
