Local Notes: Bofeenaun Foroige Club attend Mayo Foroige 3rd Years Prom Ball.
Members of Bofeenaun Foróige Club are pictured at the Mayo Foróige 3rd Years Prom Ball, held at the Great National Hotel, Ballina recently. Picture: Trish Forde
There was no winner of Crossmolina Deel-Rovers GAA Club lotto jackpot on Saturday night, May 23, in Hiney’s, when the umbers drawn were 5, 12, 15 and 33. There was one winner of the match three numbers; Paul Sweeney, c/o Sticks Bar, Main Street, Crossmolina, and he won €150. The jackpot in the latest draw held on Saturday night, May 30, was €6,000.
A community information evening for Mental Health and Suicide Awareness will take place on Thursday, June 4, from 8-9pm in Crossmolina Town Hall. This meeting is open to anyone aged 18+, with tea, coffee and refreshments provided. Attendees will also have the opportunity to register for further training after the event.
Yarn Bombing is taking place in Crossmolina on Friday, June 5, at 6pm, with a prayer walk from the Community Sensory Garden to Crossmolina Church. Refreshments will be served afterwards in the town hall.
Crossmolina National School will hold an enrolment afternoon for new entrants on Thursday, June 11, from 2.30-4pm. Parents/Guardians are invited to attend with their child on the day. The afternoon will give children an opportunity to become familiar with the school environment, meet staff members, and begin settling into their new surroundings. They look forward to welcoming all new pupils and their families.
Renovations on the town hall will begin shortly with phase one. Phases two and three will commence later, subject to the approval of grant applications. The committee look forward to creating a wonderful community space for everyone to enjoy in the years ahead. The town hall is available for bookings such as meetings, children’s parties, classes etc. To book, call Aileen on 083 4820473.
Would you be willing to provide companionship to an older person locally? ALONE are seeking volunteers in your area. Full training and support provided. If interested, apply via the ALONE website at www.alone.ie or for further information contact volunteer@alone.ie or call 0818 222 024. If you are over 60 and would like to learn more about the services ALONE can offer, please call 0818 222 0
Please return completed CHY4 Tax Return form immediately. Thank you to all who have returned their forms to date.
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Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of the late Patsy Walsh, Gurteenamuck , to her husband John, sisters Christine and Phil, brothers Brendan, Des, Peter and Fergus, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Patsy passed away peacefully following an illness last week. Her remains reposed at Clarkes Funeral Home on Tuesday evening prior to her removal from her residence on Wednesday morning to the Church of Christ the King, Knockmore. There large numbers gathered to bid farewell to a wonderful wife, sister, aunt and friend. She was laid to rest afterwards in Ballinahaglish Cemetery.
Patsy was a member of a family of fifteen, eleven boys and four girls, born to parents Paddy and Bridget Reape. Patsy was a very popular member of her community and colleague where she worked in the former Healy 's Hotel, Pontoon Bridge Hotel and in O’Hara’s Bakery with a great sense of fun that endeared her to all.
Patsy was pre-deceased by her parents and eight of her family siblings and is survived by her beloved husband John, sisters Christine and Phil, brothers Brendan, Des, Peter and Fergus. May she now rest in peace.
‘Move it or Lose it’, takes place every Thursday morning at 10.30am. Yoga class is held every Thursday evening 6.45pm Coming up on Saturday, June 13 and 20, from 12 noon to 4pm is a handmade paper and mixed media collage workshop. Prebooking is essential by contacting the centre on 094 9258016.
Bingo continues every Monday evening in Knockmore Community Hall at 8.30pm. A great evening as always to meet up with neighbours and friends. Refreshments served also.
The Corpus Christi Procession will take place following 11am Mass in Knockmore on Sunday next, June 7. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed in the Montrance and carried in procession to Corcoran's Shop accompanied by music, prayer and hymn singing and will finish with Benediction in Christ the King Church Knockmore. Everyone is most welcome and the First Holy Communion children are invited to lead the procession and wear their First Holy Communion outfits. Please put out your papal flags and bunting for this special occasion.
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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.
Fr Harrison can be contacted on his mobile phone 089 4940635 and Killala parish house on 096 32176 or email frmichaelharrison@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.
Lacken Hill Cemetery Mass will be held on Sunday, June 7, at 3pm.
The Childrens choir practice takes place every Thursday evening at 6.30pm in Lacken Church.
High noon is held in the Fáilte Room on Mondays with the usual bus service in operation. Contact 096 34130.
Atlantic Care are urgently looking for caregivers in Killala and the surrounding areas. There are competitive rates of pay, flexible hours and a support network. If you are interested contact Nollag on 094 9014028.
The bonus ball winner last week was Terri Connor. There are numbers available by contacting Leo Loughney on 087 9163851.
The information centre in Bohernasup, Ballina is open in the community. They provide options, support and guidance for individuals and their families experiencing mental health difficulties. The information centre provides a confidential sign posting service and the drop in service is open Monday to Wednesday from 9.30am to 4pm. Call 096 71492 for further details.
The West Doc telephone number is 0818 360 000.
St. Vincent de Paul Ballina is looking for volunteers to assist in their shop in Ballina as 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 on going at the community centre and can be left in the alley way at the side of the centre at any time.
Defibrillator contacts for Lacken: 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 Text Alert Scheme is up and running. The procedure is if you notice any suspicious activity you ring the Gardai on 096 20550 and they will decide if it warrants a text being sent to the scheme. If you are not already signed up, its not too late, please call to the community centre and fill up a form.
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 or delivered. Orders can be taken up to 11.30 am each day. This service is available to anyone over 60 years or recovering from illness. If interested contact 096 32992/32484.
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Moygownagh walking group will meet on Wednesday at 8pm starting from the community centre. Please wear High-vis. All members of the community are welcome to come to both events.
The Ronan Clarke Annual 10k Run/Walk takes place on Sunday, June 7, starting at 12 noon from Killala Community Centre.
Published author architectural historian and direct decendent of the Knox-Gore family from Rappa Castle Mr. David Hicks, delivered an insightful lecture backed up by factual data (and rare documents), together with photographic evidence of the many and varied residences’ owned across the centuries, throughout Ireland scattered widely over Co. Mayo, including those on our own doorstep such as Stonehall, Glenmore very briefly Owenmore (Millbrook) in Moygownagh. All three are extant, one currently derelict, one residential, one a home cum/business respectively, all dated back to pre- famine times.
Moygownagh Rambling House Group thank Mr. Hicks for an entertaining and informative evening, the sharing of his family history with the large audience who came out to support the Connect Cafe presentation and listen attentively to his story.
Ballina Credit Union will be in attendance on June 3, at 11am in Moygownagh Community Centre. They are making themselves available for any queries you may have about membership and loan enquiries. They are looking forward to meeting the people of Moygownagh from 11am to 12.30pm.
After 11am Mass the ICA will serve tea and coffee in Moygownagh Community Centre on Sunday, June 7.
