Local Notes: Crossmolina family organised coffee morning in aid of Fact Social Club, Foxford Alzheimer's and Community Trust
Family members of the late John Walsh, Mullenmore, Crossmolina, who organised a coffee morning on Saturday, January 27, in memory of John which raised €4,000 for Fact Social Club, Foxford Alzheimer’s and Community Trust (Fact). Pictured from left Caoimhe Cadden, Aoife Cadden, Fidelis Walsh, Declan Howley (Manager FACT), Fiona Walsh and Julie Walsh. The family thank all who supported through donations and those who brought Food
There was no winner of Crossmolina Deel-Rovers GAA Club lotto jackpot on Saturday night, February 24, in Sticks Bar. The numbers drawn were 7, 15, 19 and 29. Two punters matched three numbers; Paul Carney, Lacken and Aidan Crowley, Moylaw, Crossmolina, and they each win €75. The jackpot in the latest draw was €10,200.
The following are the results of the weekly session held on Thursday night in Kilmurry Centre. Best of 20 game;s 1st Michael Cawley and Eamon Moran, 2nd a tie Sean McDonnell and Frank McDonald, Ray and Mary McNamara; 3rd Liam Garvey and Vincent Crowley. Raffle winners were; 1st Anthony Donnelly, 2nd Des McDonnell, 3rd Darragh Sheridan. Hampers were won by Mary McNamara and Darragh Sheridan; 2nd Patrick Gilroy and Pakie Hefferon.
A social will be held in Kilmurry on Sunday evening, March 10, with dj Robert providing the music from 7 to 9pm. Refreshments served.
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Congratulations to Ardmoy U13 players who were presented with their County U13 medals at a special club presentation in the community centre last weekend. It was a very special occasion for the young footballers who excelled in their grade during the county championship in 2023. Words of congratulations also to the U13 players who came third in the Connacht U13 skills test and the young footballers who represented their respective Ardagh and Moygownagh clubs on the county U13 team. Well done also to the team management for their invaluable input and guidance and county senior player James Carr for presenting the medals at the event.
Ardagh GAA officials thank everybody who attended the club's hugely successful Race Night in Bar Square, Ballina, last weekend. Special words of thanks and praise to William Barrett, Barrett Coach Hire, for acting as MC for the hugely successful event and making it so enjoyable for everyone and also the hardworking backroom team for making it such a worthwhile and beneficial fundraising occasion. Funds raised are earmarked for further development work at the club grounds.
Ardagh GAA Club's lotto committee plan to hold their first lotto draw of the year in the coming weeks. Annual tickets are now on sale and can be obtained from any committee member. The 12 monthly ticket, priced at €50, entitles the purchaser to select two sets of four numbers to win or share the jackpot. By supporting the lotto you are also supporting the club's ongoing and magnificent development work.
Throughout the duration of Lent, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be held in Ardagh Church each weekday morning from 9-9.45am. The Rosary will be recited each morning at 9am for world peace. Lenten prayer booklets, "Walk with Me," are available free in the church and parishioners are encouraged to take one. One book per family.
2024 annual membership for Ardagh GAA is now open to all club followers. Supporters can now purchase their membership online at www.foireann.ie. Club officials urge supporters to subscribe if at all possible as it is a continuous financial streamline in assisting with costs incurred in running the club and its many underage and senior teams.
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Congratulations to John Burke and Breege Gardiner, last weekend’s winners of €216.
Tickets are now available in John Burkes, Healy’s Bar, Donnelly's Village Store, Seaview Lounge, Belderrig Community Centre and on-line at https://www.lottoraiser.ie/Ballycastle/.
A clean up of Ballycastle graveyard will take place on Saturday, March 9, from 11am – 2pm. A trailer will be available, on that day only, in order to remove old wreaths etc. All help will be greatly appreciated.
The annual general meeting of Kiddies Korner will be held on Monday, April 8, at 7pm.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place each Wednesday evening for Lent from 6pm – 8pm in St Bridget’s Church.
Easter Monster Bingo will be held in Ballycastle Community Hall on Monday, March 25, when a €1,000 jackpot is to be won on the night.
Activator Walking with Poles is held on Tuesdays in Ballycastle Community Hall from 11am – 12 noon for 8 weeks. To book your place contact Ray 087 6973093 or email rmcnamara@mayococo.ie.
Any news items for inclusion in Ballycastle Notes in Western People can be emailed to ballycastle4@hotmail.com by 8pm on Wednesday for inclusion in the following Tuesday’s issue.
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The death has taken place of Kathleen Fitzpatrick nee Sheerin, Derryguillinane, Corroy, and formerly Bradford, West Yorkshire. Her remains reposed at McGowan’s Funeral Home on Wednesday evening, February 28, with removal taking place afterwards to St Teresa s Church, Rathduff. Her 11 requiem Mass was celebrated on Thursday with her burial taking place afterwards in Cloghans cemetery.
Kathleen will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by her many friends and neighbours but especially by her last remaining siblings - her sister Una and brother Frank. She was predeceased by her husband Brendan and daughter Caroline, parents John and Mary and brothers Val, Jack and Damian. May she now rest in peace.
The numbers drawn on February 19, were 3, 9, 19 and 34. There was no jackpot winner. €20 winners were Kathleen Ferguson, Joe Faughnan, Marion Murphy, David Timlin, Jonathan Kelly and Brendan Forde. Lucky dip winner was Michael Gawalkiewicz.
The next meeting of Rathduff Parish Council takes place in Fr Reillys House at 8pm on Wednesday evening, March 6.
Knockmore/Rathduff Ladies Group have been invited by Minister Dara Calleary to visit the Dail on Wednesday, April 24. This invitation is open to past and present members. If you are interested in going, contact Loretta Langan on 087 7650092.
A new bus service from Ballina to Currabaggan school via Cloghans costs €30 per person per week. Family discount is available and for further details contact 087 6571893.
Applications are invited for the position of manager at the local Knockmore/Rathduff Centre. Email your CV with a covering letter to knockmorerathduffesdcompany@gmail.com.
Two events will be staged over the St Patrick's weekend in Knockmore by the Knockmore/Foxford Boxing Club (KFC). On Saturday evening, March 16, the Annual Vincie James Tournament will be staged in the community hall, commencing at 8am. All experienced KFC boxers and a couple of underage boxers will fill the program versus clubs from throughout Mayo. On Monday morning at noon an underage only event will be held in the same venue and the local club will have at least 10 boxers involved.
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The numbers drawn on February 17 last were 2, 16, 19 and 30. The €40 prizewinners were; Cormac O’Malley, Carralavin, Bonniconlon; Ronan Neary, Carrareagh, Bonniconlon; Sarah Lawrence, Quay Lane, Ballina; Ailish Foody, Rathreedane, Bonniconlon; and Siobhan Doherty, Tourlestrane, Sligo.
The latest draw took place on March 2, for a jackpot of €9,800. Play on line at www.bonniconlongaa.com.
Twins were welcomed into God’s family - Crea Nora Prendergast and Con Séamí Prendergast who were baptised in Bonniconlon Church recently.
Notices for the parish bulletin can be emailed to cebonniconlon@gmail.com on or before each Wednesday.
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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 bonus ball winner last week was Owen Loughney Snr. There are numbers available for bonus ball, if interested contact Leo on 087 9163851.
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2024 club membership is now. Follow the link https://gmssuport.zendesk.com/hc/engb/articles/360017355999-Setting-up-a-Foireann-account or contact John Diamond Club Register on 086 1625182.
Mayo Activator Walking with Poles Programme Spring 2024. The Activator Poles program in Moygownagh Community Centre continues on Tuesday at 12.30pm. 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.
There are now vacancies on the Moygownagh Community Employment Scheme. DEASP Criteria applies. Phone 096 31066.
Moygownagh Community Alert AGM will take place in Moygownagh Community Centre on tonight, Tuesday, March 5, at 9pm. The meeting is an open meeting and any adult living in the parish is welcome to attend. New members always welcome. Contact moygownaghcommunityalert@gmail.com.
If you want to try ladies football, then Gaelic4Girls is for you. It is fun, friends and football, just for girls age 8-12. It is starting in St Brigid’s very soon. Contact St Brigid’s LGFA if your little lady would like to try Gaelic football.
Mayo College of Further Education and Training would like to highlight their new scholarship programme. Their hope is to offer LGFA and GAA players in Mayo an opportunity to study closer to home while also being afforded the opportunity to play 3rd level competitions. Their annual open day will take on Thursday, March 7, from 12-6pm in the Ballina, Castlebar and Westport campuses as well as the VTOS hubs in Achill, Ballina, Ballinrobe, Castlebar and Swinford.
