Students from St Tiernan's, Crossmolina at Comhairle na nÓg Youth conference.
Students from St Tiernan's College in Crossmolina are pictured at the Mayo Comhairle na nÓg Youth Conference 2025. Picture: Trish Forde
There was no winner of Crossmolina Deel-Rovers GAA Club lotto jackpot on Saturday night, November 8, in Hineys. The numbers drawn were 4, 5, 19 and 28. Three punters matched three numbers; Kevin Mulhern, Killocraun, Castlehill; Sean and Cathriona Syron, Chapel Rd., Crossmolina; and John and Siobhain Griffin, Gortskeddia, Crossmolina, and they win €50 each. The jackpot in the latest draw held on Saturday, November 15, was €5,700.
Best of 20 games 1st Jimmy Caden and Martin Garrett, 2nd a tie Eugene Garanahan and Kevin O’Boyle, PJ and Breege McNamara, 3rd Richard Devers and Patrick Kilroy. Raffle winners were 1st Martina Granahan, 2nd Bernie Gilroy and 3rd Darragh Sheridan.
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St. Vincent de Paul, Church Gate Collection will take place on Saturday November 29, and Sunday, November 30. Thank you to all the people who support us.
A social night out in Bessie’s will take place on Friday, November 21. Transport is available and usual pick up’s. For details contact Marion Killeen at 096 32576 or Marion Walsh at 087 2668389.
Killala GAA annual 25 Card Drive will take place on Sunday, December 7, at 8.30pm in Killala Community Centre. There will be €1700 in cash prizes and ticket buyers prizes.
A 25 card game is held upstairs in Ardagh Community Centre every Sunday evening at 9pm.
The Dementia social group meet from 11am to 1pm in Killala Community Centre on a monthly basis (2nd Tuesday of the month). All are welcome to come along and enjoy music, chat and refreshments provided. Call Marie for more information on 087 17008706.
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The annual general meeting of Moygownagh GAA Club takes place on Saturday, November 29, at 8pm in the community centre. This year all members are asked to use the nomination form to facilitate the election of officers. Nominations and motions to be with the secretary by Saturday, November 22. Sent by hand or email secretary.moygownagh.mayo@gaa.ie.
Yoga is commencing in Moygownagh Community Centre on Tuesday, November 25 and December 2 at 7pm. All are welcome. €30 for 2 classes.
Moygownagh Connect Café/Rambling House are hosting local Teagasc Advisor Thomas Kelly and his colleague to address current and upcoming farming issues at an open meeting on Thursday, November 27, at 7.30pm. All members of the farming community are welcome to attend this free discussion in Moygownagh’s Learning Forum. The event is supported by the HSC National Lottery Funding Scheme 2025.
A Christmas wreath demonstration by Blossoms Floral Boutique will take place on Thursday, December 4, in the Learning Forum at 7.30pm. Experience the joy of creativity this Christmas. Learn professional tips for making your own fresh door wreath. Refreshments served both nights. Come along and bring a friend.
A clothing collection fundraiser will take place in Carn NS on Monday, December 8. Bags can be dropped off at the school on Thursday, December 4, Friday 5 and Monday morning, December 8. All donations appreciated.
St. Brigid’s LGFA are holding their AGM on Thursday, November 27, in Ballycastle Clun House at 8pm. Nominations for committee positions to be emailed to club secretary stbrigids.mayo@lgfa.ie no later than Monday, November 24, at 9pm.
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Eilish Egan from blossoms.ie in association with Ardagh Social Services are holding a festive wreath making demonstration in Ardagh Community Centre tomorrow evening, November 19, commencing at 7.30pm. Eilish will demonstrate how to make a Christmas wreath and a fun festive piece. Admission is €10 payable at the door which includes a raffle ticket for the chance to win the pieces made by Eilish. Contact Elaine on 086 4034968 to book your place.
Social dancing with Ciaran Rosney in Ardagh Community Centre on Sunday, November 30, from 7-9pm. Eircode F26 W521. €10 payable on door. Come along and enjoy a good evening's entertainment. Proceeds from this will support the work of Ardagh Social Services.
Ardagh Remembrance Service for the deceased of the parish takes place on Sunday, November 23, at 5pm in Ardagh church followed by refreshments in the community centre and all are welcome to attend.
Ardagh Christmas party will take place on Sunday, December 7. Mass will be celebrated at 1pm in the Church, followed by dinner and music in the community centre. The cost is €25 per person.
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Bridie Peoples (nee Joyce), Barnfield, Knockmore and late of Urlingford, Co Kilkenny, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October 21, following a short illness. Bridie's unexpected illness and passing has left her beloved John, her husband of 46 years, her daughters Eimer and Aine, family, neighbours and friends deeply saddened.
Her remains were removed to St Teresa's Church, Rathduff, for her 12 noon Requiem Mass on the following Saturday. There during the homily she was remembered as a kind, charitable and generous person, a great neighbour and friend, a kind and caring nurse who touched many people’s lives in many ways. She enjoyed travelling together with her husband John and was also a regular on the golf course. Her sudden illness and passing has left a void in her family home, neighbourhood and community that never can be filled. She was laid to rest afterwards in Ballinahaglish Cemetery.
Bridie was pre-deceased by her parents, her brothers Pat and Fr Jer, and she is survived by her husband John, devoted daughters Eimer and Aine, sisters Mary, Kathleen and Anna, and brother Tom, nephews and nieces, cousins, neighbours and friends to whom deepest sympathy is extended. May she now rest in peace.
A 5k fun run will take place in the parish on St Stephen's Day, in aid of Knockmore Parochial House Restoration Fund and Mayo Roscommon Hospice. A couch to 5k 5 week training is in place to prepare for same.
A sincere thank you to all who supported the recent Coffee Morning at Ann Coy’s home where €965 was raised.
Deepest sympathy is extended to Michael Doherty and extended family on the recent passing of his brother Patrick (Patsy) Doherty, Foxford; to Eamon Herron, Calladashin, on the recent sad passing of his nephew Anthony Herron, Birmingham; to the family of the late Frank Keane, Castletown, Castleconnor. Frank was son of the late Freddie Keane, formerly of Brackwansha, Knockmore and Catherine (Baby) Gillespie, Carragorru, Knockmore. May they all rest in peace.
The late Paddy Crean whose Requiem Mass was celebrated on Sunday, November 2, in St Teresa’s Church, Rathduff, was remembered fondly during the Mass as a beloved husband, father and grandfather, who was known and highly regarded in his community. Paddy was highly thought of also as a driver with the former Ballina Mineral Waters Company. On his retirement he regularly helped out at various activities in the community. Family always came first though for Paddy, the care for his wife Mary and family and more recently his grandchildren was always his first priority and his passing now has left all of them deeply grieved and saddened. He was laid to rest in nearby Cloghans Cemetery following his Requiem Mass.
Deepest sympathy is extended to his wife Mary, sons Padraic, Ciaran, Aiden, daughter Edel, his 13 grandchildren, brother Donal, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours and friends. He was pre-deceased by his parents John and Mary Joe, his infant son Michael, his sister Evelyn and brother Michael. May he now rest in peace.
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Your prayers are requested for the happy repose of the souls of Philomena Blaine, Lowvalley, Crossmolina and Mary Walsh, Rathreedane, Bonniconlon, both of whom were laid to rest during the week. May they rest in peace.
Bonniconlon ICA are organising a Charity Christmas Fair in the Grove Ballroom on Sunday, November 30, between 12 noon-5pm in aid of St Dymphna’s School bus fund. Everyone is welcome to join us for an exciting, magical atmosphere and festive spirit where you can buy unique gifts and enjoy raffles, refreshments and a visit from Santa.
Bonniconlon Community Futures invite everyone to the Bonniconlon Community Action Plan launch in the community centre on Sunday, November 23, from 2-4pm.
The numbers drawn on Saturday, November 8, were 10, 14, 22 and 23. The €40 prizewinners are Davys Tool Hire, Ballina; Maria Peyton, Kilfian; Michael Ginley, Bonniconlon; Grace Judge, Carracrum, Bonniconlon; and Fintan O’Donnell, Behybeg, Ballina.
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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
Bespoke Christmas cards are available to order in aid of Lacken NS Parents Association with beautiful unique designs featuring Lacken landmarks. Contact 086 6699859 or Lacken NS 096 34589.
Aishling Kilcullen (Mayo Abbey) is running a free gardening course for people in the North Mayo area at Lacken Polytunnel. Local gardeners as well as gardeners from surrounding parishes are welcome. The course is very much a hands on approach to gardening and all materials are provided. Certificates QQ1 Level 3 will be awarded on completion. The dates are November 18, 25, 27, December 2 and 9. Contact Sharon at sharonhorkan@mayonortheast.com or Carol 085 1166951. Limited availability.
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Congratulations to Mia Tighe, last week's winner of €207, in the GAA 50/50 draw.
Ballycastle/Belderrig Parish Christmas Party will take place on Sunday, December 7, in the Community Hall beginning at 4pm. Tickets costing €20 are on sale from Donnelly's Village Store, Mags Place, Eilis Ormsby and John Burkes.
Christmas Market in Stella Maris Shore House on Sunday, December 7, from 11am -4pm.
