Local Notes: All the latest news from North Mayo
Enjoying Lahardane Fair Day Festival were Aisling Moyles, Andrea Henry and Egle Grismanauskaite. Picture: John O'Grady
Knockmore
It was great to see Hugh Armstrong back in form as he finished runner-up iat the Irish Life Frank Duffy 10-Mile in Phoenix Park in Dublin recently.
Hugh, who is rebuilding fitness after injury, clocked an impressive 49 minutes and 45 seconds to come second behind the winner Pierre Murchan who won over the distance in 49:02. There were big crowds in the Phoenix Park to cheer on the participants in the sold-out race that brought thousands of runners to the capital.
Hugh, from Lisdovogue, Knockmore, is a member of Ballina AC. Well done Hugh.
Thank you to Graham O'Hora for sponsoring the concrete posts for the boundary fence at the Parochial House, to Cooney's in Ballina for sponsoring the cement and to all who turned out on Monday evening to erect same. It was very much appreciated.
North Mayo CE is looking for an administrator for their Community Employment Scheme, based in Knockmore Resource Centre. The usual CE criteria applies. Please give your name to your local Intreo office or contact Marie Claire on 087-9905717 for details.
We extend our deepest sympathy to the sons Rainer and Ingo Schumann on the recent passing of their beloved mother Edith Schumann, Lower Lisdovogue, Knockmore and formerly of Hamburg, Germany.
Edith, who passed away in the loving care of her family, came to Ireland in the 1990s together with her late husband and set up home in the Lisdovogue/Rinnmore area. They were much loved and highly thought of by their many friends and neighbours and will be sadly missed by all of them.
Edith was laid to rest in Cloghans Cemetery, Knockmore following her funeral service in Ballina Methodist Church.
May she now rest in peace.
Mayo Roscommon Hospice is calling for people to host a coffee morning or evening on Thursday, September 25th, or on another date if it suits you better. Please register for your free pack or donate at www.hospice.ie.
Thank you to everyone who attended the Cemetery Masses in Ballinahaglish and Cloghans on Sunday, August 3rd and 10th, respectively.
Thank you to the cemetery committees for their great work throughout the year and especially in preparing for the Masses and to everyone who helped out in any way. Thanks also to all for their generous contribution which will help to maintain the cemeteries in the coming year.
The rain prior to the Masses did not deter the large numbers in attendance.
Welcomed into God's family at their recent baptism in the parish was Isabelle Ruddy. Congratulations to her proud parents and their families.
There was no winner of the €13,600 jackpot in the latest Knockmore GAA Lotto draw. The numbers drawn were 8, 15, 18 and 21.
Weekly winners were Kevin O'Hora and Declan Timlin and the season ticket winners were Michael McDonald and Maureen Murphy. The lucky dip winner was Yvonne Cawley.
Your support is much appreciated.
There as no jackpot winner in last week's Currabaggan National School online lotto. The numbers drawn were 2, 4, 7 and 13.
The €25 weekly winner was Eoin McLoughlin.
Thank you for your continued support.
A sincere thank you to Knockmore GAA Club for organising the recent fundraiser in the clubhouse for the Knockmore Parochial House and grounds refurbishment fund.
Thank you also to all who turned out in large to support the event. It was very much appreciated
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Ardagh
The death took place recently of Brendan Jacob, Knockanillaun, and formerly of Quigabar, Kilglass, County Sligo.
Brendan was the beloved husband of Evelyn and devoted father to Yvonne and Triona. He will be sadly missed by his wife, daughters, siblings, Michael (Parke), Marie Breslin (Claremorris), Noel (Enniscrone), Ann Culkin (Kilglass) and Carol Tracy (New York); uncle Fonso Carroll (Quigabar), aunt Anna Tolan (Crossmolina), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and a wide circle of friends. He was predeceased by his parents Rita and Mixie.
Brendan ran a very successful tractor and agricultural machinery business for many years in Ardagh and was hugely popular with all his customers. He possessed a warm and endearing personality and was held in very high esteem by all who knew him which was reflected in the huge attendance at his obsequies in the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Ardagh, followed by his funeral to McGowan's Crematorium, Collooney, County Sligo.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Ardagh GAA pitch is one of two locations for a Cash for Clothes fundraising event in aid of Kilmurry FC U-17 girls forthcoming trip to Barcelona.
You can help by recycling your unwanted clothing. Accepted items must be clean clothing, curtains, paired shoes and belts/handbags while soiled/wet clothing, mats/carpets, single shoes, pillows/duvets and cut-off materials cannot be accepted.
Items must be placed in black bags and dropped off at Ardagh GAA clubrooms or Lahardane Community Centre on Saturday, August 30, between 10 and 5pm. There are a number of young players from Ardagh on the Kilmurry team.
Ardagh GAA Club has announced that its very popular Fantasy Football League fundraising event returns for the 2025 season. Full details on the klubfunder website and all funds raised will go towards the new gym and meeting rooms construction development currently underway.
Tickets for Ardagh GAA Club's monthly lotto draw are currently on sale. The jackpot stands at €5,500. Next draw will take place on Sunday, September 7. Full details on the club website www.ardaghgaaclub.com where the online link is supplied.
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Moygownagh
All bookings for the facilities at Moygownagh GAA Community Centre and IT Centre are now to be made by contacting 096-31066, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm.
Best of luck to all who bought tickets in the Mayo GAA Development Draw draw.
Draws will take place on August 30th and September 6th and 13th.
Moygownagh GAA Club greatly appreciates all who have purchased tickets this time and in the past.
Congratulate to Padraig Hegarty who was a local winner in the Cairde draw last week.
Best of luck to Aoibhinn Clarke who is representing Moygownagh at the National Athletic Finals U16 1,500m.
There are currently vacancies in the Moygownagh Community Employment Scheme including catering assistants and home visits. DEASP criteria applies. Please contact 096-31066.
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Killala
There was no jackpot winner in the Killala Community Centre Lotto on Wednesday, August 20th, when the numbers drawn were 8, 13, 23 and 30.
Consolation prizes went to Pauline McDonnell, Mary Leonard and Laurie and Coco. The jackpot this week is €9,900. Tickets can be bought locally for €2.
A dementia group meeting is held in Killala Community Centre on the second Tuesday of the month from 11am to 1pm. All are welcome for music, refreshments and a chat. For more information, please ring Marie on 087-1708706.
Bingo continues in Killala Community Centre every Wednesday night at 8.30pm.
Congratulations to Carol Cummins who swam the channel from Scotland to Belfast in less than 19 hours. Well done.
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Crossmolina
There was no winner of Crossmolina Deel Rovers GAA Club Lotto jackpot on Saturday, August 16th, when the Numbers drawn were 4, 16, 18 and 23.
Three punters matched three numbers - Cathal Carolan, Ballina Rd, Crossmolina; Carmel Traynor, Knockadine; Andy and Annette Gray, Church View, Crossmolina - and they won €50 each. The draw took place in the Thatch Bar.
This week’s jackpot is €3,900. Many thanks for your continued support.
The second Mayo GAA Development Draw took place in Davitts GAA Club on Saturday night, August 14th.
Crossmolina Club had one winner - Padraig Dunn and Sinead Heffernan, Creevy, Castlehill, who won €200.
The next draw is hosted by the Burrishoole Club. Good luck to all Crossmolina GAA supporters who have bought tickets.
