Local notes: Brothers scoop Moy Davitts jackpot
Pictured at the Mayo Comhairle na nÓg Youth Conference were students from St Joseph's Secondary School, Foxford, with their teachers Ross Doherty and Aileen McNamara. Picture: Trish Forde
More than €500 was paid out in jackpot winnings during December in S&F United’s weekly 50-50 draw.
Pat Ormbsy, Foxford, collected €154 in the December 11 draw, James Larkin, Straide, won €150 on December 18 while on St Stephen’s Day, December 26, Pa Costello, Foxford, scooped €300.
Season tickets for the 50-50 draw are always available from all committee members, where entry to 52 draws costs just €50. The draw is held every Monday night.
S&F United’s ‘Tommy McGowan’ Young Player of the Year award was presented on St Stephen’s Day. The award, which honours late club stalwart Tommy McGowan, is presented annually to the best U11 player but this year the selectors were unable to pick just one and so the award has been shared between Heath Byrne, Eoghan Jordan and Cathal Timlin.
The club wish to thank ‘Run for Boylo’ for sponsorship of the award and to Jean, Ollie and Grainne Boyle for their attendance on the day.
There was good news for three members of S&F United’s ‘Masters’ team last week when the Mayo Football League announced its Teams of the Year for 2022/23. David Timlin, Michael Prendergast and Anthony Hennigan were selected on the Westaro Masters Division Three Team of the Year following S&F United’s title-winning campaign.
In further good news for the club, chairman Brian Wallace has been accounted as the MFL's recipient of the Henry Downes 'Services to Football' accolade for his work in the boardroom, as groundsman, and as coach, manager and player.
Their awards will be presented at the Mayo Football League’s annual awards dinner which takes place at the Castlecourt Hotel, Westport on Saturday, January 20.
Recent baptisms
St Michael’s Church in Foxford was the scene of two baptisms recently. On Thursday, December 21, Leo Michael O’Boyle was welcomed to the Christian community. Baby Leo is son of Tiana and Ronan, Currinara. And on Saturday, December 16, the baptism took place of Mia Grace Gibbons, daughter of Sinead and Brian, Dubai and Mayo. Congratulations to both families.
Next Wednesday, January 10 will see the resumption of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at St Michael’s Church, Foxford from 6 to 7pm.
An impressive €825 was raised as a result of the football match involving the senior and Dads and Lads teams of Moy Davitts GAA Club, in Foxford, on St Stephen’s Day. The money was donated via bucket and online collections.
The club is to present the proceeds to Mayo Cancer Support, a charity that is close to the hearts of so many.
The game itself was a hugely enjoyable affair followed by refreshments in clubhouse.
Andy Neary was the inaugural winner of the ‘Ulick Bourke’ Player of the Match award following the annual St Stephen’s Day match played between the past and present members of S&F United.
Players and supporters alike contributed to what was a memorable and special day at Green Road, where a great afternoon was had by all.
Ulick Bourke, who passed suddenly on Christmas Day 2022, loved the St Stephen’s Day games so this was a very special and emotional award. Fellow Straide man Andy Neary gave an outstanding performance on the day.
The club wish to thank Ulick’s family for being in attendance, which meant so much to all involved.
The first gathering of 2024 for the Foxford Board Games group will take place at Foxford Sports and Leisure Centre on Thursday, January 11.
The sessions run from 7pm until 9.30pm and are open to anyone from the age of 14 upwards.
The participants play a large variety of Euro-style board, card and dice games. All the games are provided and taught. New games are also welcome. The games are based on strategy, challenge and socialisation.
It’s a free event, so why not join an amazing group for a fun evening of interesting board games.
Brothers Martin and PJ Brady were joint winners of the Moy Davitts GAA 50-50 draw which was held on Christmas Eve, collecting a jackpot prize of €396. The previous week’s winner was Imelda Turnbull, Foxford, who won €375. Tickets are available in the usual retail outlets and by clicking on Bohola Moy Davitts at smartlotto.ie.
The staff of St Joseph’s Secondary School, Foxford have extended thanks to the school’s Parent’s Association who recently held a fundraising Christmas raffle. Many prizes and hampers were generously donated from local businesses for the draw in the school.
Prizes were presented to the winners by members of the Association, Mrs Angela Neary and Mrs Karen Bowes. Thanks also to all who entered in the draw.
The school looks forward to continuing to work with the St Joseph’s Parent’s Association in the year ahead.
The Transition Year students of St Joseph’s Secondary School have published a 2024 Calendar that is now available to purchase (€6) from the following outlets: Gannon’s Post Office, O’Hara’s Centra, McGloin’s Gala, Foxford Pharmacy, Reape’s Filling Station, The Moy Hotel, Clive’s Butchers and at St Joseph’s Secondary School itself.
An inaugural Careers Fair has been arranged to take place for the students of St Joseph’s Secondary School, Foxford. The event is to take place at Foxford Sports and Leisure Centre on Wednesday, January 10 from 5.30pm to 8.30pm. The aim is to allow students meet with representatives of different professions who work locally.
Anyone wishing to listen to masses from St Michael’s Church, Foxford may do so by tuning into 108FM. Alternatively, all services are also available to view online at www.churchtv.ie/foxford.
