Local Notes: An aerial view of the newly developed pitch at Gilmartin Park, Kiltimagh.
An aerial view of the newly developed pitch at Gilmartin GAA Park which was extensively drained, is sand based and was seeded last weekend. A new stand has also been erected. Photo by B Mooney
The Coillte Come Home festival will be held in Kiltimagh next week with lots of entertainment to suit all ages, starting off with the popular Inter Pub Quiz on Thursday, July 11, at 9.30pm. A street busking competition will take place on Friday evening with the official festival opening and fireworks extravaganza in the festival field from 10.45pm.
Saturday, July 13, is the Race2Glory event which sees athletes from all over the country taking part each year. Saturday night live on Main Street will be The High Stool Prophets from 9.30pm preceded by support band Ríl Óg from 8pm. Sunday it’s Soccer World Cup in Kiltimagh Knock United, Family Fun Day with kiddies tractor run from 12.30pm. Sunday night live on Main Street, a ‘big welcome back’ awaits The Tumbling Paddies who will be on stage from 9.30pm, joined by champion Irish dance group Croí na hEireann. Murray’s Funfair will be in the Festival Field throughout the festival which ends on Monday, July 15, with the Coillte Golf Cup competition at Balla Golf Club.
The 9th annual Coillte Cup Golf Tournament will close the Coillte Come Home festivities at Balla Golf Club on Monday, July 15.
This fun event for local golfing enthusiasts has been run every year since the festival restarted in 2016 and is sponsored by Tommy Ryan of Ryans Bar where the golfers retreat to after playing in the modified scramble format that has seen 24 different winners in 8 years.
For some, it’s their only golfing outing of the year, for others, it’s as eagerly awaited as a major championship. The craic on the course is the important thing.
Names are already being taken (contact Shane Freeman or Tommy Ryan) and numbers look similar to last year when Seamus Swift, Liam Lydon and David Lydon became the latest winners. There is also a fundraising aspect and last year €2,700 was collected for Mayo/Roscommon Hospice in memory of Jarlath Heneghan who was a fierce supporter of the new event and its predecessor of the 80s and 90s when it was run at Kiltimagh Pitch and Putt.
The death took place on June 21 of Dermot J Roughneen M. Ag Sc (Hort), Sandymount, Dublin and formerly of James St, Kiltimagh. Dermot died peacefully at Abbeybreaffy Nursing Home where he had been a resident for the past 18 months and news of his death was greeted with a deep sense of sadness in Kiltimagh where he grew up.
In his late 70s Dermot was son of the late Molly and Joe Roughneen (former Principal of Kiltimagh Boys NS) and was also prededeased by his sisters Fidelma, Marie, Patricia, brothers-in-law Barry and Tom. Dermot will be sadly missed by his loving sister Rosaleen Hennessy (Meath), brothers John (Castlebar) and Gerard (Dublin), brother-in-law Tom, sisters-in-law Carmel and Fiona, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and many friends.
Dermot was educated at the local boy's national school and later as a boarder at St Nathy's College in Ballaghadereen before attending University College, Galway and UCD where he qualified as a horticulturest. He was a regular visitor to Kiltimagh over the years where he had many friends including his GAA colleagues with whom he won a 1967 county junior medal when Kiltimagh defeated Balla in the final on St Patrick's Day 1968 (postponed due to the Foot and Mouth outbreak). He was also a staunch Mayo supporter and it was ironic that he passed away on the weekend that ended Mayo's hope of progressing further in this year's championship.
Dermot was a friendly and outgoing person, a loving and caring brother, uncle and granduncle and a good friend to many. He will be sadly missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing and interacting with him down through the years. May he rest in peace.
Dermot reposed in O'Hora's Funeral Home, with removal afterwards to the Church of the Holy Family and where his Funeral Mass was celebrated on Sunday morning, June 23, followed by burial in Kilkinure Cemetery.
Pat Boyle won first prize in Round 6 of the Summer Poker League in Teach O’Hora on Wednesday night last, with Keith Lydon the runner up. In third place was Tiernan Burke and Derry O’Sullivan in fourth were the other prize winners. The other finalists and their finishing positions were, 5 Daniel Kennedy, 6 Kieran McGee, 7 AN Other, 8 Martin Regan, 9 Paul Walsh.
Pat’s win sees him go top of the league table with 100 points, and is followed by Enda Ruane on 85 and Michael Sheridan 80. The rest of the top twelve is, Martin Regan 78, Nicky Cunnane 74, Gerry Groarke 71, AN Other 71, Derry O’Sullivan 67, Tiernan Burke 67, Mary McGlynn 66, Keith Lydon 61 and in joint twelfth, Paul Walsh and Michael Higgins on 48.
The league runs for fifteen weeks with a tournament every Wednesday night at 8pm. Entry each night is €20 with one optional re-entry allowed for ninety minutes. €5 from each entry goes towards the prize pool for the league final (to which the top twelve in the league automatically qualify) and the rest is paid out on the night. The final will have an estimated prize pool of just over €2,000. This is a members only league.
With the Paddy Power Irish Poker Tour €20,000 guaranteed tournament coming up on Saturday, August 17, in Claremorris, a number of qualifying satellites will be held over the coming weeks. The first was held on Sunday, June 23, with 25 entries and the winners of €200 entry to the big game were, Michael Sheridan, Derry O’Sullivan and AN Other. Fourth prize was won by Mary McGlynn. The next one is provisionally fixed for Sunday, July 21. Details to be confirmed.
Michael Sheridan, Kiltimagh was the lucky winner of the Kiltimagh GAA's 50/50 jackpot of €614 at the weekly draw held in Ryan's Bar on Saturday night, June 22.
Sympathy is extended to Michael 'Dundee' Roache, Aiden St, Kiltimagh and the Roache family in Melbourne, Australia on the sad passing of their beloved brother John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Tuesday July 2, East Mayo Minor championship, Kiltimagh v Ballaghadereen in Ballaghadereen at 7.30pm; Thursday July 4, East Mayo Under 16 championship Kiltimagh v Ballaghadereen in Ballaghadereen at 7.30pm. Weekend July 6, Mayo Senior League (Division 2A), Kiltimagh v Islandeady in Islandeady (check sport's page for date and time of match).
Kiltimagh Tourism Festivals wish to advise the following road closures will be in place on Saturday and Sunday, July, 13 and 14 - Main Street from Teach O'Hora to Langan's Bar will be closed to all traffic from 5pm to 1am to allow for open air concerts. Residents and patrons are asked to remove parked cars from this area prior to 5pm each evening. Traffic diversions will be in place via James Street and Thomas Street. Footpaths will be accessible. Public notice issued and permission granted from Mayo County Council. Please cooperate with stewards as directed.
Booking for the FAI summer camp at Kiltimagh Knock United is now open. The camp takes place at the club from July 29 to August 2. Booking is online via the FAI.
Kiltimagh lost out to Ardnaree who were the deserving winners in this Mayo Senior Football league Division 2A game played in Ardnaree last week. Final score was Ardnaree 1-16, Kiltimagh 1-8.
The results of the weekly 25 drive held in the Parish Centre, Kiltimagh, on June 20, at 9pm were: 1st Philip Moore and Tom Durkin, 2nd Margaret Waters and Martin Regan, joint 3rd James Walsh and Paddy Carney, Aiden McDonagh and Denis Regan, Ann Rowley and Geraldine Turbitt, Mary and Liam Moran. Last 10 prize went to Michael Costello and Michael Carney, spot prize Tom Flatley and Francis McNicholas and winners in the raffle were Mary Moran, James Walsh John Walsh and Hugh Forde.
They say that goals win matches and this was certainly the case when Shamrock Sarsfields scored 6-6 to Kiltimagh’s 2-12 in the East Mayo Minor A championship played in Charlestown last Tuesday evening. Kiltimagh who were short several of their regulars got off to a disastrous start when they conceded two goals in the opening minutes from which they never fully recovered even though they got within 2 points of the winners with about 10 minutes remaining.
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A mini ceili in Straide Davitt Community Hall begins this Sunday night and every Sunday night at 8.30pm. Set dancing plus a waltz and a jive. Refreshments served. Admission: €8.
Foxford Meals on Wheels Service are looking for a person to help out in the preparation of dinners in their kitchen five mornings per week. In addition to food preparation, successful applicants will be required to carry out cleaning duties in the kitchen area. Applicants must meet the requirements to participate on a Community Employment Scheme. Usual criteria apply. Email application to socialservicesfoxford@gmail.com.
Mass will be celebrated in St Joseph’s Cemetery, Bohola, on Saturday, August 3, at 6pm and in Straide Cemetery on Sunday, August 4, at 11am.
Congratulations to Natasha Harrison, Kilkelly, who won a jackpot of €441 in the Moy Davitts 50/50 draw on Saturday, June 22.
The death occurred of Joe McNicholas, Altbaun, who died on Thursday, June 20, and whose funeral took place in Bohola on Sunday, June 23; Ray Armstrong, Burris, Manulla, who died on Friday, June 21, and whose funeral took place in Keelogues on Monday, June 24. He was the brother-in-law of Geraldine McNicholas, Brackley. Sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved.
