Local notes: 1-2-3 for local trad musicians
Members of S&F United's team who won the Westaro Masters League Division 3 title and attended the Mayo Football League's annual presentation dinner at the Castlecourt Hotel, Westport on Saturday, January 20. Back row, from left: Brian Wallace, Cormac Healy, John Jordan, Anthony Holland, Chris Downey, Pat Jordan and Sean Walsh. Front row, from left: Anthony Hennigan, Enda Grimes, David Timlin and Michael Prendergast. Picture: Michael Donnelly
There was plenty of success for members of Foxford’s CCÉ Admiral Brown branch at Mayo Ceol an Gheimhridh which took place in Swinford on Saturday, January 20. Glór na Sí were crowned céilí band champions and several of the musicians were medal winners on an individual basis also. In fact, Michael McHale, Gareth Doyle and John Clarke completed a 1, 2, 3 in the U11 wind competition, with Michael and Gareth doubling up to also take first place in the U11 duet competition. Gareth Doyle also took second place in the U11 strings competition while fellow branch member Muirenn Hyland won the 11-14 strings competition.
CCÉ Admiral Brown also held its monthly junior session in Cruiser’s Bar, Foxford last Friday evening as which Adam Hennigan was presented with the Tom Doherty Cup for ‘Best Improver’. Well done Adam!
There was bitter disappointment for the senior footballers of St Joseph’s, Foxford last Friday afternoon when they were beaten in the semi-finals of the Connacht PPS Senior ‘C’ Football Championship. They encountered a very good Ballyhaunis Community School team at the Connacht GAA Air Dome where they were beaten 1-20 to 4-8. Incredibly, St Joseph’s full-forward Dylan Coleman scored a hat-trick of goals from the penalty spot, and one from play as well, but ultimately it was the point scoring ability of their East Mayo opponents that shone through.
St Joseph’s, Foxford: Shane Moyles; Kevin Moylette, Adrian Sotoparra, Tomás Bourke (0-1), Oran Timlin, Ajay McGrath, Keith Langan; Daragh Staunton (0-1), Cian Fahy; Mark Fahy, Conor Ryder, Ryan Gaughan; Jordan Langan (0-1f), Dylan Coleman (4-3, 3-0pens, 0-2f), Jamie Clarke (0-2). Subs: Anthony McHale (Gaughan 44), Kian Clarke (for Bourke 55).
Meanwhile, St Joseph’s under-14 girls team was also in action on Friday and they got the better of St Nathy’s, Ballaghaderreen by 5-10 to 5-08 in what was an absolute thriller.
Congratulations to the 34 young people preparing for Confirmation this year who formally enrolled for the celebration of the Sacrament at 11am Mass in St Michael’s Church, Foxford last Sunday. Confirmation Day is Saturday, March 9.
Foxford National School is to host an enrolment evening for children starting school in September this year, on Monday, February 12 at 7pm at the school.
The meeting that was originally planned to be held last Sunday evening where the official name of Bohola Moy Davitts GAA Club was due to be discussed has been rescheduled for next Sunday, February 4, at 5.30pm in Bohola Community Centre.
The club is encouraging as many of its members as possible to attend this important full club meeting.
Its purpose is to discuss a motion tabled at the club’s AGM which was held prior to Christmas. The motion read as follows: “To review reverting back to ‘Moy Davitts GAA’ as the official name of the Club, in order to consolidate the Club’s core identity in its four catchment areas.” Members are asked to inform other club members who may be interested in attending.
Registration to become a member of Moy Davitts GAA Club for the 2024 season is now open. Registration can be completed through the Moy Davitts App or by logging onto your account on www.foireann.ie (select ‘Membership’ on the home page and ‘Membership options’ at the top of the following page. Take care not to select ‘Adult member’ unless you are a senior player.
The funeral took place yesterday (Monday, January 29) of Mae Moriarty (née Kelly), Ballina Road, Foxford. Mae passed peacefully surrounded by her family at The Blackrocks Nursing Home, Foxford.
Mae, who was predeceased by her husband Michael, her brothers Des, Kevin and Brendan, and by her sister Bridie, will be dearly and loving missed by her family Francis, Seaghan, Ann Marie, Mícheál, Karen and Michelle, her sisters Ita, Nodie, Eileen, Eithne and Pauline, her sons in-law Ken, Mícheál and Michael, daughters in-law Ann, Caroline and Siobhain, her grandchildren, great-granddaughter, her nieces, nephews, in-laws, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Mae reposed at Clarke’s Funeral Home on Sunday evening and funeral Mass was celebrated at St Michael's Church, Foxford on Monday followed by burial at Craggagh Cemetery.
May she rest in peace.
The U15 boys soccer team from St Joseph’s, Foxford earned themselves a 2-2 draw when making the long journey to Belmullet to play Our Lady’s secondary school last week. In what was their opening game of the season, the Moy boys led 1-0 at half-time thanks to a goal from Michael McCready, however, two quickfire goals by the hosts shortly after the interval turned the game on its head. St Joseph’s pushed for an equaliser and duly got one when James McLoughlin placed the ball in the top corner. It was an entertaining game given the very windy conditions.
The following vacancies have arisen at The Growing Tree, Admiral Brown Road, Foxford. Early Years Educators: Applicants must have a minimum Level 5 qualification in Early Childhood Education. Also, school aged childcare staff.
Please apply with CV to thegrowingtreefoxford@gmail.com by Friday, February 9, 2024.
Majella Flatley, Foxford, was the winner of €100 in last week’s S&F United 50/50 jackpot draw. Season tickets are always available from all committee members where you gain entry to 52 draws for €50. The draws are held every Monday night.
S&F United picked up the first point of their Westaro Masters League Division 2 campaign after an exciting 4-4 draw with Ballyhaunis Town who joined them in earning promotion last season. Michael Prendergast scored a wonderful opener for S&F, which was cancelled out by Keith Robinson’s leveller at the break.
Sean Walsh restored the advantage for the Green Road men but a brace by Pat McGee put Ballyhaunis ahead for the first time. There was still time for late drama as two goals by Chris Downey, either side of a contentious Ballyhaunis penalty by Frankie Nolan, ensured a share of the spoils – with S&F also aggrieved to have a second-half goal disallowed when the ball appeared to fly inside the post but through a gap in the net!
Mayo North East Partnership’s Caroline Wilson, the Mayo Defective Concrete Blocks (DCB) facilitator, is continuing to hold clinics to assist with the Enhanced DCB Grant scheme, by appointment every second Monday at Foxford Belass Centre from 10am until 1pm.
The call is also still out for anyone with an available property that can be rented out to people whose homes are impacted by Pyrite. For further details, contact Caroline Wilson on 087-4828261 or email carolinewilson@mayonortheast.com.
The next of the 5k walks organised by Bohola Moy Davitts GAA as part of the ‘Every Step Counts Challenge’ will take place this Wednesday, January 31 and Saturday, February 3. The walk on Wednesday gets underway at 7pm from Foxford Sports and Leisure Centre while the other on Saturday, starts at Drummin Wood at 9.30am.
Memories Charity Shop, ran by the Foxford and District Alzheimer Trust, is looking for donations of empty clear glass bottles. Lids or caps are not required and actually, the more unusual the shape the better – but no clear glass bottle will be refused! You can drop them into the shop on Bridge Street. The bottles are to be used for an arts and craft project.
Bohola Moy Davitts GAA is encouraging as many people as possible to support its annual Club Draw which is now up and running. The draw, which is centrally organised by the GAA with the primary aim of helping clubs fundraise, will see all funds raised by Bohola Moy Davitts GAA remain within the club. There are ten fantastic prizes ranging from first prize of a brand new Dacia Sandero car, a second prize of €10,000 and eight All-Ireland weekend packages. The draw is on March 27 and the closing date for purchase of tickets is March 2.
Tickets are €10 and available from the club by contacting 087-6781500.
A celebration has been planned to honour all those members of the local Admiral Brown CCÉ branch who were prizewinners and finalists at last year’s All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil in Mullingar. The event will be held in the Moy Hotel, Foxford on Friday, February 16 and an open invitation is extended for everyone to come along and celebrate the great success enjoyed by the branch in 2023.
The 2023 branch awards will also be presented on the night. A great night of music, song, dance and stories is guaranteed with finger food on the night. Be sure to bring your families and friends.
