Local Notes: Bonniconlon woman crowned winner of the National Brown Bread Baking Competition 2025.
Bonniconlon woman Maureen Igoe was crowned the winner of the National Brown Bread Baking Competition 2025, which took place at the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, Tullamore on September 18th. Maureen is pictured here with members of the Bonniconlon branch of the Irish Country Women's Association who organised a homecoming celebration for her in Bonniconlon GAA Clubhouse. Picture: John O'Grady
Welcomed into God’s family is James Seán Tolan who was baptised in Bonniconlon Church recently. May Angels guide his tiny feet and bring smiles to wear, and may the Heavenly Father always keep him in his care.
The numbers drawn in the lotto which was held on Saturday, September 20, were 1, 14, 23 and 36. The €40 weekly winners were; Mary Igoe, Bonniconlon; Rose and Mick Igoe, Ballina Road; Jack and Toby Phillips, c/o Willie Ruane; Darragh Fox, Bofield; and Finian and Daithi Judge, Carralavin.
The latest draw took place on weekend of September 27, for a jackpot of €10,100.
Notices for the parish bulletin can be emailed to cebonniconlon@gmail.com on or before each Wednesday.
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Michael English Concert will be held in Knockmore Church on Friday, October 24, at 8pm. It is a night not to be missed, an evening of faith, hope and inspiration. Tickets cost €30 and are on sale from parish council members and Corcoran's shop.
Archbishop Francis Duffy will celebrate Mass on Sunday, October 12, in Christ the King Church, Knockmore at 11am. He will meet the Confirmation students, and bless the newly refurbished Parochial House while the parish will also celebrate the annual Harvest Thanksgiving Mass in both St Teresa 's Church and Christ the King Church, Knockmore. Refreshments will be served afterwards in the centre. All are welcome.
Mayo Roscommon Hospice extend thanks to all who supported Bewley Big Coffee Morning in the Knockmore Rathduff Centre on Thursday morning last and to all who contributed the lovely eats for same.
Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Seamus Gaffney, Belass, Foxford on his recent passing and to Assumpta McLoughlin on the sad passing of her uncle Dodie Shevlin, Belmullet. May they rest in peace.
A reunion of the classes of 1996, ’97, '98 and '99 leaving cert classes plan to meet in Guiry's, Foxford from 6-9pmon Sunday, October 26, and afterwards in the Moy Hotel. Enquiries to Grainne on 087 0616346.
Well done to both the ladies and men's senior footballers on their respective wins on Sunday last. The ladies meet Wesport in the county final while the senior men meet Ballina Stephenites in the semi finals .Best of luck to both teams at the weekend.
If you wish to make a donation to the parish the Bank A/C, details are as follows; Account number 11739521; Account Name; Bishop of Killala, Knockmore Church; Account Bank of Ireland, Pearse Street, Ballina; IBAN IE53 BOFI 9O52 7211 7395 21.
Congratulations to Erin Hughes, daughter of Brendan and the late Susan Hughes, Cloghans, Knockmore and Oliver Kiely who were married in a beautiful cermony in St Teresa's Church Rathduff on Friday, September 12 last. The cermony was performed by Mons Sean Killeen assisted by Fr Michael Reilly and was attended by a large number of family relatives and friends. Both Erin and Oliver are wished every blessing and happiness for their future years together.
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There was no jackpot winner on September 24 when the numbers drawn were 11, 15, 19 and 26. €20 consolation prizes went to Alan and Luke O'Dowd, Gerard and James Adams and Fionnuala Holmes. The jackpot for October 1, is €10,150.
The social group for dementia sufferers and their friends and carers returns on October 14, at Killala Community Centre.
The Friday lunch had to be cancelled last Friday, September 26, due to unforeseen circumstances. The community centre apologises for any inconvenience caused. Normal service will be resumed this week.
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The death took place recently of Kathleen McAndrew (nee Connell), Greenwood, Rathnamagh, Crossmolina and formerly of Rathball, Ballina, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Kathleen was the beloved wife of Michael and devoted mother to Ann, Michael, Gerry and Breda, sons-in-law Raymond and Andy and daughter-in-law Mary, grandchildren Aidan, Courtney, Rachel, Michael, Hannah, Ronan, Katelyn, Aisling, Leonie, Niamh, James, Grace, Patrick, Aoibhe and Eoghan and great granddaughters Jaelynn and Fiadh, sisters Brigid and Jodie and brother Dan, sisters- in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Kathleen, who possessed a very warm and endearing personality, worked tirelessly for her family and local community and was a member of various local organisations throughout her life. She was held in very esteem throughout the community and beyond and this was reflected in the huge attendance at her obsequies at Hiney's Funeral Home, Crossmolina, and at Requiem Mass in the Church of the Assumption, Ardagh, followed by her burial in Lisheen cemetery. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Exercise to music with Pat, is a set of exercise classes which take place in Ardagh Community Centre each Thursday evening commencing at 8pm. The classes are suitable for all ages and abilities and will be held in a fun like atmosphere. €50 for a five-weeks block payable at the door.
Ardagh Social Services thank everybody who generously supported their recent coffee morning in aid of Mayo Roscommon Hospice held in the community centre.
Tickets for Ardagh GAA Club's monthly lotto draw are currently on sale. The jackpot stands at €5,600. Full details on the club website www.ardaghgaaclub.com where the online link is supplied.
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Adult Art classes take place in Moygownagh Learning Forum on Monday’s at 2pm.
Thursday night’s attendees at the Rambling House “Connect Café” event had a jovial evening sharing banter and refreshments, whilst practitioner Mary Loftus shared her witty stories, demonstrated the Bowen technique together with the use of essential oils as an alternative remedy for the many ailments highlighted by the guests, to whom Mary generously gifted her blended aromatic oils.
Rambling House Group dates for October are Thursday, October 2, 16, and 30 at the usual time of 7.30pm in the Moygownagh Learning Forum. On Thursday, October 2, Joe Greaney “Stone Mad Storey Teller” will present a storytelling workshop.Those free events are open to everyone, and are supported by the HSC National Lottery Funding Scheme 2025. On Thursday, October 30, Thomas Kelly will hold a discussion on farming.
Padraic Staunton is taking part in the Croke Park Abseil Challenge which is a fundraiser for Mayo Cancer Support who provide invaluable care and comfort to so many families. This is an opportunity to help provide much needed funds so that they can continue this wonderful service. You can donate online by accessing the link ; https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/page/PP88078682. Feel free to contact Moygownagh Community Centre on 096 31066 or Padraic on 097 2419131.
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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.
Sympathy is extended to the Maughan and extended family, Beltra, on the passing of Marcus. May he rest in peace.
The winner of last week’s bonus ball was Maureen Walsh. There are numbers available contact Leo on 0879163851.
