Local Notes: Ballina Rugby Club present cheque to Cancer Care West.
Ballina Rugby Club presented a cheque to Cancer Care West. From left are; Martin Boland, Pat Buckley, Mattie Lehane, Ed Gunning, President Ballina Rugby club and Michael Moylett.
There will be a Hoe Down Barn Dance in Cawley's of Rakestreet on Friday, February 7, with music by Robert Padden. Doors open at 9.30pm and admission is €10 with proceeds to Crossmolina Soccer Club Pitch redevelopment.
There was no winner of Crossmolina Deel-Rovers GAA Club lotto jackpot on Saturday night, January 18, in The Thatch Bar. The numbers drawn were 24, 31, 32 and 33. There was no match three numbers and three tickets were drawn; John Maughan, Castlebar; Fiona Hopkins, Ballina; and Patrick Lindsay, Abbeyview, Crossmolina. They each won €50.
The numbers drawn in the lotto held on Saturday, January 25, in Hineys, were 1, 7, 27 and 33. No punter matched three numbers and three tickets were drawn; Mark Ormsby, Fotish, Crossmolina; Sarah Corcoran, Mullenmore, Crossmolina; and Peter Hegarty, Lecarrow, Crossmolina, and each won €50. The draw for the Crossmolina singed jersey also took place and it was won by Michael and Mary Lynn Keenagh. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on February 1, was €8,550.
On this Sunday evening, February 9, Mick Traves will provide the music from 7 to 9pm. Refreshments will be served. Admission is €10.
The following are the results of the weekly session on Thursday night. Best of 20 games;1st a tie Anthony Donnelly and Pakie Hefferon, Martin Garret and Jimmy Caden; 2nd tie P J and Breege McNamara, Joe Ruddy and Des McDonnell; 3rd tie Darragh Sheridan and Eric Deesy, Kyle McDonnell and Frank McDonnell. Raffle winners were; 1st Kyle McDonnell, 2nd Liam Garvey, and 3rd P J McNamara. Hampers were won by; 1st Darragh Sheridan and Patrick Gilroy, 2nd PJ McNamara and Mary McNamara.
Congratulations to Crossmolina Intermediate team and management on creating history by being the first club to win the All-Ireland. The club won the senior title in 2001 and now the Intermediate. What achievement and thanks to all the people who gave the team such great support during the campaign in so many ways.
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Congratulations and well done to Crossmolina GAA club on winning the All Ireland Intermediate Club Championship final on Sunday, January 26. You did your community and county proud.
The centre in Knockmore is a hive of activity. The week commences on Monday evenings with MNPT activity at 8pm; Tuesdays Fit and Fun classes at 5pm followed at 7pm by Rag to Rug' a creative way to recycle your used wear. Commencing at 7.30pm also on Tuesday evening is a Strength and Bone Class: on Wednesday’s the Parent and Toddler Group meet up and the MNPT class is at 8pm: Thursday has Yoga classes at 6.45pm, knit/crochet classes at 7pm, and jiving class at 8pm and Fridays at 7pm there is the Move to Music class.
The numbers drawn in the GAA lotto last week were; 10, 17, 23, 29. There was no winner for the €10,700 lotto. Weekly winners were Padraic and Carmel Kelly and Martin Cronin. Season ticket winners were Shane McGinty and Tony M. Lucky dip winner was Yvonne Langan.
A pilgrimage to Medjugorje will depart from Knock Airport on September 17. Information from Bernadette Coleman 086 8196653 and Fr Kieran Holmes 086 8842880.
The numbers drawn in the Conn Rangers lotto draw held on Monday, January 20, were 13, 20, 33 and 34. There was no jackpot winner. Weekly/season ticket winners were; Chloe McHale, Eddie Doocey, Francis O’Hora, John Finnerty, Teresa Holmes and Sinead Corcoran. Lucky Dip winner was Joanne Bourke. The jackpot in the draw which was held on January 27, was €6,000. Your continued support is much appreciated.
The numbers drawn last week were; 1, 9, 10 and 16. There was no jackpot winner. €25 weekly winner was Lorraine Barrett.
Deepest sympathy is extended to Ita Higgins, Ballinahaglish, on the sad passing of her brother James Sherin, New York and Attymachugh. May he rest in peace.
Holy hour adoration continues every Wednesday morning in the Church of Christ the King, Knockmore, after 10am Mass. All are welcome to drop in at any time.
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Householders in the Ardagh and surrounding areas have been advised not to engage with any bogus traders who have been operating in the district recently. Garda Siochana have issued an alert to residents not to entertain any traders who may call to households unannounced offering services especially in the wake of Storm Eowyn which has wreaked havoc throughout the region. Anybody who suspects suspicious activities are asked to immediately contact Ballina Garda Station at 096 20550.
Congratulations to the winners of Ardagh GAA Club's Winter Warmer fundraising draw held recently. The committee congratulate all the winners and everyone who took part. Special words of gratitude to all sponsors and ticket sellers. Winners: Night stay in the G Hotel, Galway and Afternoon Tea (worth €400) Luke O’Shea; Homeland Winter Warmer Bundle (worth €200), Padraig Brady; An evening at Ballinrobe Races and four course meal in the Coranna Restaurant (worth €200), Darach Gough; 10 bags of coal sponsored by William Barrett Coach Hire, Jackie Clancy; and an Irish Whiskey Hamper sponsored by the Junction Restaurant, Ballina, Patrick Finnerty.
The organisers of last weekend's rescheduled Quiz Loco wish to thank everyone who participated and helped in any way with the hugely-successful event held in Mickey O'Boyle's. The novel type quiz was organised by the players of Ardagh GAA Club with all proceeds going to the club's ongoing development fund.
If you are interested in learning to play a musical instrument or develop your singing voice why not drop along on Friday evenings or Saturday mornings to Ardagh Community Centre. All levels and ages catered for. For full information you can contact Ciara at 085 7655616.
Ardagh GAA Club's monthly lotto draw will resume in the coming weeks. A date when the lotto will return will be announced shortly.
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The death occurred on January 16, of Mary Broderick nee Munnelly, Kilmacud, Dublin and formerly of Ballycastle. Sympathy is extended to her daughters Marie, Eilish and Ann, sons-in-law, grandchildren, brothers Padraig and Frank (Ballycastle), sister Liz, sisters-in-law Loretta and Bridie, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
The death occurred on January 23, of Ann Hegarty nee Winters, Glencalry, Belderrig and formerly of Muingerean, Moygownagh. Sympathy is extended to her sons Michael and Des, daughters Eileen, Maureen, Ann and Orlaith, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Congratulations to Breda and Liam O'Toole, last week's winners of €192 in the GAA 50/50 draw.
Atlantic Care are now hiring. There are opportunities to work as a care giver within your community helping seniors to stay at home and be cared for, maintaining dignity, respect and compassion. Contact Atlantic Care at 094 9014028 for further details.
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Mass and Baptism bookings for all three parish churches can be done during office hours, or by contacting Thelma on parishnotes@hotmail.com.
A social night will be held on Saturday, February 22, in Bessies Kilcummin with music by Tommy Maloney. Refreshments will be served. Transport will be provided. More details to follow.
The Stop Smoking Group in Ballina commenced a free stop smoking programme on January 28 last, for 7 weeks from 2-3.30pm. For mor information and to book a place contact Breda McNicholas 087 4484711 or email: breda.mcnicholas @hse.ie.
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There was one winner of the €17000 jackpot on January 25 last. The €40 winners were as follows: Grainne Mahoney, Corballa; John Goodwin, Behybeg, Ballina; Ada Judge, Glen Ri, Ballina; Sean Carrabine, Bonniconlon; and Catherine Judge, Whitestream, Bonniconlon. The jackpot in the latest draw held on February 1, was €5000.
An open meeting will be held in the Community Centre at 8pm on Tuesday, February 11, and all members of the community are welcome. Community Futures is a community led process that assists communities with the preparation and development of a Community Action Plan for their community.
Bonniconlon ICA are holding their annual card game in Gallagher’s Village Tavern on Thursday, February 13, at 9pm. Tickets are €10. There is a prize fund of €500 plus lots of raffle and spot prizes.
Bofield CCE is hosting a table quiz in aid of the Mayo Fleadh. The table quiz will take place on Friday, February 7, in The Cot and Cobble Ballina. Registration is at 8.30 and the quiz commences at 9pm. Entry fee is €40 per table of 4. The Mayo Fleadh is taking place from May 3-11.
Notices for the parish bulletin can be emailed to cebonniconlon@gmail.com on or before each Wednesday.
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Crossmolina Library in partnership with MSLETB will have a 1-1 lessons every Wednesday from 4-7pm to improve your digital skills on your own phones, iPads and laptops. All classes are free. For more information contact Maureen on 096 31939.
North Mayo and Old Engine Tractor Club Annual Dinner Dance will take place in Hiney’s Upper Deck on Saturday, February 15. Tickets which cost €25 are available from any club member.
All bookings for facilities at Moygownagh Community Centre and IT Centre are now to be made by contacting 096 31066 Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm.
Moygownagh GAA are taking membership in Moygownagh Community Centre on Sunday, February after 11am Mass. D. Blehein will be available in the community centre, Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm next week to help register any under age or adult member. Contact 096 31066 for further details.
Moygownagh GAA Club congratulate Crossmolina Deel Rovers on winning the All Ireland Intermediate Club Football Final in Croke Park recently. The final score was Crossmolina 1-12 Ballinderry 0-13.
