Local Notes: Ballycastle native successfully summited Mera Peak in the Himalayas
Congratulations to Brendan Tighe, a native of Ballycastle, Co Mayo, who successfully summited Mera Peak on April 29, in the Himalayas mountain region in Nepal. He was accompanied by three other Irish climbers. Mera Peak is 6,476 metres (21,247 ft) high.
Congratulations to Sinead Durkan, daughter of Marie and Seamus Durkan, Pontoon, and Conor Guckian, Leitrim, who were married in a beautiful ceremony in Christ the King Church, Knockmore, on Saturday, May 4. Bridesmaids were Laura Daire, Sarah Nolan and Fiona Robinson. Groomsmen were Brian Guckian, Andrew Guckian, and Mark O’Brien. Music was provided by Sinead Healy. The ceremony which was performed by Fr Michael Reilly, Knockmore, was attended by a large number of family, relatives and friends. Both Sinead and Conor are wished every happiness and blessing for their future years together.
Congratulations to the children from Currabaggan and Lisaniska NS who received their First Holy Communion in Christ the King Church, Knockmore, on Saturday last.
First Holy Communion ceremony for the children from Rehins NS will take place in Christ the King Church, Knockmore, on Saturday next, May 18, at 11am. First Holy Communion ceremony for the children from Cloghans and Garracloon NS will take place in St Teresa’s Church, Rathduff, on Sunday, May 19, at 11am. Please note that the Sunday Mass on May 19, in Rathduff will be at the later time of 11am.
A big thank you to all the volunteers who took part in the Easter Monday clean up in the parish and also to John Healy for the use of his trucks for the pick-up.
The numbers drawn on Saturday, May 4, were 1, 17, 19, and 24. There was no jackpot winner. Weekly winners were Tommy Walsh and Barbara Moore. Season ticket winners were Maura Gallagher and John Gilmore. Lucky dip winner was Siobhan A McHale.
The numbers drawn recently were 3, 6, 18, and 20. There was no jackpot winner. The €25 winner was James Feeney. Your support is much appreciated.
A pilgrimage will take place to Medjugorje from Knock, on September 18, for one week. The spiritual director will be Fr Kieran Holmes. Contact Bernadette Coleman on 086 8196653 for information.
The numbers drawn on April 22, were 19, 21, 29 and 31. There was no jackpot winner. €20 winners were Ciara Reape, Martin Gardiner, Richard Ahearne, Cathal O’Hora, James Herbert and Leo Hopkins. Lucky dip winner was Chris Hennigan. The latest jackpot was €2,400.
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Now that Ardagh GAA Club's monthly lotto draw has resumed committee members are focussing their efforts on raising as much finance as possible. It is important to note that the lotto is the primary means of raising finance for the club as the proceeds are channelled into maintaining two senior football teams and numerous underage football squads. In addition to this, there is ongoing club development the fruits of which are quite visible around the club environs. Lotto tickets are still available from any committee member or through the club website www.ardaghgaaclub.com. By contributing to the lotto you are supporting a club which is the epitome of volunteerism at its best and one which is at the heart of its community.
Congratulations to Ardmoy footballers Evan O'Malley, Declan Moran, Darragh Moore, Ross Gallagher, Adam Sweeney and Conor Carey who all put in massive performances when representing St. Tiernan's College, Crossmolina, which won the Connacht Colleges Juvenile B title in Bekan last week. Similarly, Gortnor Abbey Convent pulled off the Connacht Colleges first year D title and amongst their team were Ardmoy's Jack Rooney, Jai Wilson, Geoff Hurst and Joe O'Boyle who by all accounts represented their college and club with distinction. The future certainly looks bright for the amalgamated Ardagh/Moygownagh underage structure.
Prayer booklets, ‘Walk with Me’, are available free in the church and parishioners are encouraged to take one.
Ardagh GAA Club's lotto draw will take place this Sunday, May 19, with a prize of €3,800. Support appreciated.
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The numbers drawn in the Bonniconlon GAA lotto held on May 4, were 3, 22, 24 and 35. The €40 prizewinners were as follows: Breege Igoe, Culleens, Co Sligo; Loretta Deehan, Rehins Fort, Ballina; Mary Moran, Behybeg, Ballina; Michelle Murphy, The Acres, Killala; and Cillian Walsh, Carralavin, Bonniconlon.
The latest draw was held on May 11, for a jackpot of €11,450. Play on line: Visit www.bonniconlongaa.com.
Your prayers are requested for the happy repose of the souls of Mary Loftus, Attymass, mother of Geraldine Quinn and Christine Fleming, who was laid to rest during the week, and Frank Walsh who died in Scunthorpe, brother of Anne Walsh, Bonniconlon. May they rest in peace.
Notices for the parish bulletin can be emailed to cebonniconlon@gmail.com on or before each Wednesday.
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Congratulations to the Gardiner family, Knockaun, last week's winners of €221, in the 50/50 draw. Tickets are available in John Burke's, Healy's Bar, Seaview Lounge, Donnelly's Village Store, Belderrig Community Centre and online at https://www.lottoraiser.ie/ballycastle.
GAA card game continues on Tuesday nights at 9pm in the clubhouse.
Registration for the Ceide Coast Atlantic Run 2024 is now open. The event is organised by Ballycastle Athletic Club, and the run will take place on Saturday, September 21. Visit: https://eventmaster.ie/event/6ZGzfEpT5G.
Ceide Fields has free admission on the first Wednesday of each month, and is open from 10am to 5pm. Ceide Ladle Cafe opens from 11am to 4pm.
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News items can be handed into the Failte Room by 10am on Thursday or phone 34130 or email tithecoistra@gmail.com.
The Parish office in Killala will be open on Tuesday 11am-3pm, Wednesday 10am-3pm and Thursday 10am-1pm. All queries and Masses can be booked by either phoning the office on 096 32176 or emailing parishnotes@hotmail.com.
Sympathy is extended to the family of Martin Loughney, Cashel, and London, on his sudden passing. May he rest in peace.
A Boston Tea party will be held in Bessies Bar on Sunday, May 19, at 5pm followed by live music. To book your seats contact at Emer 087 2132349 or Carol on 085 1166951. The cost is €10 per person. All proceeds will go towards the annual trip to Knock in August. Book early as it promises to be a great evening.
Western Alzheimers Association extend thanks to everyone for supporting the recent Tea Day in The Failte Room, Lacken. €450 was raised for this very worthy association.
There was no bonus ball winner last week. There are numbers available and if interested contact Leo on 087 9163851.
St. Vincent de Paul Ballina are looking for volunteers to assist in their shop in Ballina. Donation sorters, till operators, merchandisers, shop floor assistants and social media assistants. Contact Peter on 085 8759460 or 096 72905.
The clothes collection is still ongoing at the community centre and can be left in the alleyway at the side of the centre at any time.
Defibrillator contacts for Lacken are: Teresa Kelly 086 6699859, Marie Kelly 085 2800557, Enda Rooney 086 311 9312 , Adrienne Loughney 087 6464694, Tara Loughney 086 2099358, Katherine Hickey 083 4838849, Ann Loughney 087 6314067, Aine Lavin 087 1238497, Jackie Jackson 086 8755957, Ann Marie Walsh 087 2104367. Defibrillators are located at the Enterprise Centre, Banagher, and the Failte Room beside Lacken Church.
Killala Community Council (Newstart) Ltd are running a Meals on Wheels service for Killala and surrounding areas. They aim to provide nourishing quality meals at an affordable price to any senior citizen who signs up. The meals will have two courses and can be collected for €5 or delivered for €6. Orders can be taken up to 11.30am each day. This service is available to anyone over 60 years or recovering from illness. If interested contact 096 32992 or 32484.
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Moygownagh Ramblers May dates are May 16 and 30 and they meet in Moygownagh Learning Forum commencing at 7pm.
A clothing collection fundraiser in aid of Carn National School will take place on Monday, May 27. Bags can be dropped off at the school on Thursday, May 24, and Friday, May 25. All donations appreciated.
Mayo Activator Walking with Poles Programme will take place in Moygownagh Community Centre on Tuesdays from 1-2pm. The Activator Poles Programme is a fun outdoor activity suitable for adults who are looking to improve their fitness and health in a social and supportive environment.
Knit Night will take place in Moygownagh Learning Forum on Thursday, May 23. Anybody interested in knitting are all welcome commencing at 7.30pm.
Well done to Carn NS Boys who won their two matches at the recent Cumann na mBunscol blitz and go forward to the next round. Well done to the girls who were narrowly beaten in their second match.
The Pioneer Pilgrimage to Lourdes will depart from Knock airport on July 18, for five nights staying in Hotel Agenda. Full board costs €859 per person. Booking with full payment by mid- June. Spiritual Director on this pilgrimage is Fr Joe Delaney. For more details contact Fr Delaney on 087 6660408.
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The Legion of Mary meet in Cooneal Church every Tuesday at 11 am.
Bingo is held on Wednesday night at 8.30pm in Killala Community Centre. The community bus service will be available. Contact 096 32166 to book a seat.
The Community Text Alert Scheme is up and running. The procedure is if you notice any suspicious activity, contact the Garda on 096 20560 and they will decide if it warrants a text being sent to the scheme. If you are not already signed up it’s still not too late, call to Killala Community Centre and fill up a form or contact 096 32992.
