Kiltimagh in the Spotlight
Congrats to Kiltimagh Poker champion Keith Lydon who won the Summer Poker League and the Jeremy Dee Memorial Cup at the final played in Teach O’Hora last week
There was no joy for the Kiltimagh Knock United senior ladies in the Rumley Cup final, where they met formidable opposition in Manulla, the recently crowned Mayo champions - that's four in a row of titles for them. KK certainly put it up to Manulla in the first half, recovering from an early setback to equalise within minutes through Ellen Boyle. However, Manulla are not a quadruple winning team for no reason and their superiority told in the second half as they pushed on to win comfortably.
A 7-1 scoreline was somewhat lopsided and didn't fully reflect the competitive nature of the tie.
For KK, this was a first ever appearance in a women's cup final since the team was re-formed in 2020 and there's plenty positives for the future as they see progression each year.
Keith Lydon is Kiltimagh Poker Champion once again after taking down the Summer Poker League final in Teach O’Hora on Wednesday night last. The runner up was Martin Regan with Kevin Burke taking third prize and Nicky Cunnane fourth. Fourteen players had qualified to contest the final and a prize pool of just over €2,000. The other final table placings were, 5 John Reynolds, 6 Michael Higgins, 7 Paul Walsh, 8 Gerry Groarke, and 9 Pat Boyle.
A new fifteen week league starts this Wednesday night, September 13, in Teach O’Hora and will run every Wednesday night at 8pm. Entry is €20 with one optional rebuy and late reg until 9.30pm. €5 from each entry goes towards the final prize pool and the rest is paid out each night. In the last league almost €6,000 prize money was paid out over the course of the fifteen weeks, an average of almost €400 a night. At the end of the league fourteen players will as usual contest a Grand Final for an expected prize pool of over €2,000.
The Cill Aodain Choral Society will resume their weekly rehearsals after the summer break tonight, Tuesday, September 12, in the Kiltimagh Museum - ladies at 9pm and men at 8.30pm. Anyone who may be interested in joining the group make contact through their Facebook page or any choir member.
Kiltimagh Knock United's Senior B team had a good finish to their season, with a 5-5 draw away to Ballinrobe, who have just been promoted to the Super League. Goals from Tadgh Caulfield, Rafael Costa (2), Dylan Webb and Ethan Hosty showed the strength and depth the team has.
An overall sixth place finish in the very competitive Premier League, narrowly missing out on fifth place, is a massive achievement from a squad of core seasoned players and developing players coming through all the time.
Well done to all the players and managers for a great season and best of luck for next season, which looks to be a battle of the B teams.
Congratulations to Jonah Gill on making it on to the Mayo U14’s GAA Academy. Jonah is after coming back from a serious knee injury earlier in the year and has showed great leadership qualities on the U14s Kiltimagh GAA team. Well done Jonah.
Kiltimagh GAA, in conjunction with Culture Night, are hosting an evening of music, song and dance in Teach Ó hÓra on Friday, 22 September, at 9.30 pm. The occasion will celebrate all that is best of our native language and culture. If you have a song, don't be afraid to sing it. If you can dance show off your talents. This promises to be a night not to forget. Come early to ensure you get a seat. Fáilte roimh chách.
The weekly Bridge game has commenced for the new season in the Park Hotel, on Tuesday nights at 7.30pm. The results from the first game last Tuesday night were joint 1st/2nd John and Hilary McCrohan, 3rd Eugene and Eilish Gallagher, 4th Maureen Carney and partner, 5th Geraldine Forde and Jerome Tarpey, 6th Tom Grogan and Nancy Shannon, 7th Maeve Duffy and Mary Kenny.
Kiltimagh take on Kilmeena in the 3rd round of the Intermediate championship next Saturday, September 17, at 5pm in Islandeady. Having lost the first two rounds they are hoping that it’s third time lucky on Saturday.
The super U9/8 girls from Kiltimagh Knock United enjoyed a great morning's football over in Claremorris on their first 'tour' of the year. Some great football from both sides on a fun morning. Thank you to Claremorris, great hosts as always.
Is Anger hurting you or your family? Knock Counselling Service is running a 5-evening online Anger Management programme, starting on Tuesday, September 26, from 7 to 9pm. Contact Peter Devers at 094 93 75032 or log onto www.knockshrine.ie/counselling.
Congrats to Marita Shannon, Greyfield, Kiltimagh, who was the lucky winner of the Kiltimagh GAA club’s 50/50 jackpot of €593 when the draw held was held in Langan’s Bar on Saturday night, September 3. Envelopes for the draw are available in local outlets, €2 each or three for €5; you can also play online: https://www.lottoraiser.ie/KiltimaghGAA/. Thanks to all who support this fundraiser each week, it’s much appreciated by all at the club.
Tom Walsh and Hugh Forde were the winners of the first prize at the weekly 25 Drive in Kiltimagh on August 31. Second were Kathleen Gill and John Walsh and third prize was divided between Mary and Jimmy Doyle, Ann Rowley and Geraldine Turbitt, Seamus Larkin and Tom Begley, James Walsh and Paddy Carney and Brian McNulty and John Gallagher.
Best of Last 10 were Patsy Flatley and Hilary Foley, spot prize went to Francis McNicholas and Tom Flatley. Winners in the raffle were Ann Rowley, Geraldine Turbitt, Tom Flatley and Alo Langan. Game starts every Thursday night at 9pm in the Parish Centre with proceeds going to the Church Refurbishment Fund.
Kiltimagh GAA Club had its 5th €200 winner in the Mayo GAA Club Development draw when Austin Finn, Finns Footwear, picked up a €200 prize at the 4th draw held at the Moy Davitts GAA Clubhouse on Saturday night, September 2. Next week it could be you!
Mayo Roscommon Hospice is asking for volunteers to host a coffee morning or evening on National Coffee Day for Hospice on Thursday, September 21, or at any date or time that suits. Coffee pack sponsored by Bewleys will be provided. Email info@hospice.ie or register online at www.hospice.ie. Your support for local hospice services would be most appreciated.
The opening hours at Rascals Playcentre in Kiltimagh for the school term are: Monday closed, Tuesday to Friday 3pm to 6pm, Saturday 12 noon to 6pm, Sunday 2pm to 6pm. Parent and Toddler group is every Wednesday morning during school term from 9.30 to 11.30am. The cost is €6 per family plus tea/ coffee for parent. Playcentre contact number: 094 93 74886.
Kiltimagh GAA treated 36 of their U10 boys and girls to a day at the beach last Sunday week to celebrate a season which saw huge improvement on the pitch. An amazing bunch of kids that the coaches are delighted to be involved with. Well done to all the coaches for giving so much of their time to instil the love of GAA (and sandcastles!!!) to the future stars of the club.
Also the U6 and U8 players and coaches had a fantastic fun night at St Aidan NS last Friday night, a celebration of a great year of training and blitzes. Luckily the days were lovely for the youngsters to enjoy their fun days.
The second series of the very successful JC Academy held at Kiltimagh Knock United over the summer months has concluded. Well done to all the young players who took part. James Costello, who led the academy, has thanked all the participants and parents for their support over the last 10 weeks and hopes that every player took something from it.
MABS has over 60 offices nationwide and The Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) is free and confidential and an independent service for people in debt or at risk of getting into debt. They now provide a helpline where people, for the price of a local phone call, can talk to an adviser about their debt problems. The helpline number is 076 1072000, Monday to Friday from 9am to 8pm.
Knock Market will resume Sunday, September 24, at Pope Francis Plaza, adjacent to Knock Shrine. Browse the colourful stalls which offer fabulous handmade crafts made by local crafters and artists here in the west of Ireland. You can also visit Knock Shrine and Museum. Take a stroll around the beautiful manicured gardens or grab some lunch in any of the lovely restaurants offering homemade delicious food, all within easy access. There are lots of gift shops to enjoy too.
Free admission to the market which offers free car parking (disabled friendly) and toilet facilities close by. For bookings contact: leoniekilroy@gmail.com.
A fundraiser will take place in aid of local man Jimmy Duggan, to raise much needed funds for a lifesaving transplant operation. Please support and give what you can.
Join Irish Folklife curator Tiernan Gaffney at the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, Turlough Park, Castlebar, for a special Culture Night talk at 6.30pm on Friday, September 22, exploring the life and folklore associated with St Gobnait, Patron Saint of Bees and Iron Workers. Learn about the miracles, places and museum objects associated with this interesting medieval saint and the folk history of bees in everyday life. Admission is free but booking is required. Telephone 094 90 31751 or email educationtph@museum.ie.
