Local notes: Underage boxing event in Knockmore Community Hall
Knockmore Foxford Boxing Club underage group are pictured with their awards after an event held in Kncokmore Community Hall recently. L to R: Stephen McTigue, Warren Ryder, Donnacha Goggins, Se Dempsey, Alexander Domagala, Kaiden Hardy, Lorcan Ryder, Martin Lawrence and Rihanna Lawrence.
At the recent underage boxing event staged in Knockmore Community Hall recently the host club had nine boxers in the ring, some for the very first time in competition. Knockmore/Foxford club (KFC) are grateful to St Anne's BC, Ardagh/Crossmolina BC, Eagle BC and Claremorris BC for attending the event and providing boxers to make the event a huge success. Every boxer involved was presented with medals after their contest and as the event came to a conclusion the man himeself appeared and Santa presented trophies to all the boxers that participated in the event.
Underage Coach Joseph Hannon from KFC was presented with an award by club coach/secretary Billy Rice for his outstanding services to the underage group in the club. It was noted that without Joe's assistance there would be no underage boxers in the club. The club will close the year with a disco/party tomorrow Wednesday evening, December 20, at 7pm in the Foxford Leisure Centre. The event is open to the general public free of charge and it is envisaged that Santa will be present and awards will be presented to winners of various competitions organised for the event.
Christrmas Eve Mass, December 24, will be celebrated in Rathduff Church at 6.30pm and in Knockmore Church at 8pm. A warm welcome is extended to all.
Congratulations to Hugh Armstrong, on his great performance in the European finals of the 6km track and field team race held in Belgium last Sunday. The team were only narrowly defeated for a bronze medal in the final laps. The race was televised on RTÉ 2 and was watched and cheered on especially by neighbours, cousins and friends of Hugh. Hugh is son of Ollie and Eileen Armstrong, Lisduvogue, Knockmore.
Holding Out for a Hero is the title of a new book from Fr Brendan Hoban, looking at the hope and promise that Pope Francis is bringing to the Church. Copies are available from Easons, Ballina at €18. It would make a lovely Christmas gift.
We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of the late PJ Finnerty, Oxford, UK and late of Calladashin, Knockmore. He was brother of Tom, Kevin and Martha Finnerty. He was pre-deceased only a short few weeks ago by his sister Ann Mullagh (nee Finnerty), Oxford. May they both rest in peace.
New members will be most welcome to join Rathduff Church choir to prepare for Christmas.
The St Stephens Day Swim will take place at Lough Conn Pier, Crossmolina, at 12 noon. All are asked to support the event and be as generous as possible. This year all funds raised will go towards the counselling services in the Ballina Family Resource Centre. Sponsorship cards are available from Mulherns Gala, Crossmolina. Light refreshments will be served after the swim.
With the long nights with us please keep an eye out for the vunerable and those living on their own. All are asked also to be extra vigilant and report any unusual sightings or activities in the area. Nothing is too small to report on and could be of great help to the Gardai in curbing crime.
Adoration/Holy Hour takes place on Thursday mornings in Knockmore church from 10.30-11.30am. Please note the change of time. All are welcome to drop in at any time.
Bingo continues every Monday night at 8.30pm in the Community Hall in Knockmore with valuable prizes to be won every night. Refreshments will also be served. It is a lovely night to meet up with neighbours and friends.
The numbers drawn on December 4 in the weekly Conn Rangers lotto draw were 9, 16, 20 and 24. There was no jackpot winner. €20 winners were Martin Gardiner, Caroline O’Hora, Cora Maughan, Hughie Langan, Brian Gaughan and Paul Coleman. Lucky dip winner was Chris Hennigan. Thank you for your continued support.
The numbers drawn in the Currabaggan NS online draw were 1, 10, 18 and 20. There was no jackpot winner. and the €25 winner was Lorraine Coldrick. The numbers drawn last week were 1, 6, 12, and 18. There was no jackpot winner. €25 winner was Violet Ruane. If you would like to join their weekly online lotto visit https:/www.ourfundraiser.ie/org/currabagganns and your support would be much appreciated.
Grow Group Ballina: self help meetings for people suffering with depression, loneliness, anxiety, etc. are held on Tuesdays at 8pm in the Ballina Community Centre. Call Cecelia on 086 1074695 for further details. All are welcome.
Enable Ireland Mayo Services require volunteers in all areas of County Mayo to work with children with a disability. Volunteers usually work one-to-one with a child within their home but also within their community or at the centre in Castlebar. Training is provided. If interested, contact Fiona at 087 6808350 or email fscully@enableireland.ie for more information.
If you are 65 or over, living alone or with another eligible person in the Ballina and surrounding areas, you may be entitled to apply for the Senior Alert Scheme which is a personal alarm connected to a monitoring station, if you or someone you know matches this criteria please call 096 75573.
Would you be willing to provide companionship or make calls to older people for 1 hour, once a week? Alone are seeking volunteers in your area. Full training and support provided. If interested check out https://alone.ie/volunteers for more information or contact Paul Stafford (Mayo) Paul.Stafford@alone.ie or phone 086 013504.
If you have any unwanted clothing in good condition, please drop into the centre in Knockmore. Bags can be left at the back door. They will be very much appreciated as a fundraiser for the centre.
The Legion of Mary Senior Praesidium hold their meetings in the sacristy on Tuesday mornings following 10am Mass in Knockmore Church and on Wednesday evenings at 6.30pm for the Junior meetings. If you are interested and would like to find out more about their works, contact any of its members.
Dinners continue to be available from the centre in Knockmore on weekdays Monday –Friday. This is proving a very popular service in the community and is used by a cross section of people. If you are living alone, or too busy to cook lunch, or whatever the dinners can be delivered, collected or eaten at the centre’s dining room. Contact the centre on 094 9258016 for full details.
There is a facility for work in the Internet Hub in the centre in Knockmore. You can also avail of a private room for work if you choose. Contact the centre on 094 9258016 for full details.
The information centre in Bohernasup, Ballina, is open to everyone in the community. They provide options, supports and guidance for individuals and their families experiencing mental health difficulties. The information centre provides a confidential sign posting and the drop-in service is open Monday to Wednesday from 9.30am to 4pm. Call 096 71492 for more information.
Mayo Cancer Support offer a range of emotional supports to people with cancer and their families. For more information call 094 9038407.
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Ardagh GAA Club officials and players have congratulated their strength and conditioning coach, Barry Loftus, Crossmolina, on the recent publication of his debut book, "Baby Dara and The Sahara", and urge supporters to pick up a copy this festive season. The book is on sale at all major bookstores and retail outlets throughout the county.
A quiz, organised by Ardagh GAA Club's junior team, is completely sold out. The fundraising event will take place this Thursday night, December 21, at 8pm in Mickey O'Boyles. A variety of top prizes to be won during a raffle on the night. All support greatly appreciated.
Just a reminder that Ardagh GAA Club's annual fundraising bag pack will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, December 20, at Dunnes Stores, Ballina. Anyone willing to help out can text 087 6779092 with a time slot that is convenient. All help will be greatly appreciated.
The hugely popular 5k fun run, jog or walk will, once again, be held on St. Stephen's Day commencing at 12 noon at Ardagh community centre. Full details next week.
Ardagh GAA Club's final monthly lotto draw for 2023 will be held on Thursday, December 28, in Mickey O'Boyle's. Jackpot now stands at €3,500 and tickets can be purchased online at www.ardaghgaaclub.com or through any club official.
The weekly Bereavement Support Group meet every Wednesday at 11am in the Family Centre Knock. These meetings aim to help those who are grieving to find healing, hope and comfort. All are welcome. Contact Monica Morley on 094-9375320 for more information.
