Local notes: Crossmolina U21's win County B title
The three Coggins brothers - Aaron, Diarmuid and Niall who starred for Crossmolina U21 team are pictured after their win over Mayo Gaels in a pulsating contest with their parents Pauline and Ben, brother Cian and sister Kayleigh.
Congratulations to Crossmolina Deel-Rovers U21 team and management on winning the county title in a thrilling contest against a gallant Mayo Gaels side. This was the second title in the B section the club has won, the previous one was in 2003.
The following are the results of the weekly session on Thursday night. Best of 20 game’s 1st Bernie Gilger and John Gilger, 2nd a tie Leo Ryan and Tom O’Malley, Darragh Sheridan and Anthony Granahan, 3rd John Reape and Frank Leonard. Raffle winners were Frank Leonard, 2nd Tom Hanahoe, and 3rd Jimmy Caden. The committee thank all its supporters during the season and wish each and everybody a very happy peaceful Christmas and all the best good health for 2024.
There was no winner of Crossmolina Deel-Rovers GAA Club lotto jackpot on Saturday night, December 16. The numbers drawn were 1, 11, 30 and 33. No punters matched three numbers and three tickets were drawn; Jimmy Reynolds, Church St., Crossmolina; Brian Munnelly, The Boreen, Crossmolina; Anthony McHale, Ballina St., Crossmolina, and they each won €50. The draw took place in Sticks Bar. This week’s jackpot is €8,700. Many thanks for your continued support. The committee wish all the people who support the lotto each week a very happy and peaceful Christmas and wish them all the best of good health in 2024.
The Folk and Craic Christmas night out will be held in Cooney’s Bar, on Wednesday, December 27, and all are welcome.
Congratulations to Timmy Hegarty, Kilmurry Beg, Castlehill, Ballina, who won 1st prize of a TV and Karen Hughes Naughton, Roo, Gort, Co Galway, who won the hamper in the Bord na nÓg raffle which was kindly sponsored by Joe in Centra Supermarket, Crossmolina.
It’s ceili time in Crossmolina Town Hall on Saturday, January 6, at 9pm with music by Neily O’Connor. All are welcome.
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Moygownagh GAA Club are holding a race night on Saturday, December 30, in Mitchells at 10pm. Sponsor a race for €30. Buy a horse for €10.
To buy a horse or sponsor one log onto https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Moygownagh/TicketSales.
The final night for the Ramblers for 2023 took place on Thursday night by welcoming two new members into the group. The Christmas wreaths were completed, sincere thank you to Stephanie Jennings for sharing her time and expertise in guiding the group through and sourcing the wreath making materials. Thank you to everybody who supplied home baking confectionary, Moygownagh GAA for providing the snug space to meet, Moygownagh GAA newsletter for showcasing the events and Moygownagh Community Employment participants Avril and Bernie for publishing weekly updates.
A very happy and peaceful new year to one and all.
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Wishing all readers, at home and abroad, a very Happy Christmas and good health and happiness in the New Year.
Congratulations to Ian McNulty, last weekend’s winner of €184.50. Tickets are now available in John Burkes, Healy’s Bar, Donnelly's Village Store, Seaview Lounge, Belderrig Community Centre and online at https://www.lottoraiser.ie/Ballycastle/ Card Game. Ballycastle GAA card game on Tuesday nights will resume on Tuesday, January 9.
Ballycastle GAA are having a dinner dance celebration in Ballycastle Community Hall on Friday, December 29, commemorating the North Mayo winning team of 1993.
Music will be supplied by No Limits. Doors open at 7pm with dinner at 8pm. There will be a bar in the hall on the night. Tickets which cost €25 will be available from the usual places in town from Monday, or to reserve a ticket contact Eilis on 087 7936942.
Ballycastle Kiddies Korner have a vacancy for a classroom assistant for the afternoon session (12.30 – 4.30pm) from January 8 until June 2024, which is 20 hours per week. Email cover letter, C.V. and two references/names of referees to bckiddieskornerjobs@gmail.com. Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, December 29. Minimum Level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education required.
KTC training have agreed to run one day ATV certification courses in Belderrig Community Centre from February 12 to 16. Places on these courses are very limited and are on a first come first served basis. The cost of these courses is €300 payable when you register.
Register at KTC contact number 057 8646619, ask for Belderrig ATV course. Register your date and payment using debit or credit card.The course is one day long from 9am to 4pm. First half class room setting, second half outside quad proficiency.
You will need a quad helmet, passport sized photograph 1 (advisable to bring 2) and a €20 charge from everyone taking the course. This is to pay for accommodation and expenses of trainers while in the area.
Everyone is more comfortable using their own quad but if your quad is not in the best of shape then they are hoping to have quads available throughout the week for use. If you need any more information contact Martin Hefferon, Martin McCain or Tony Healy. Once again places on these courses are very limited due to statutory requirements the trainers have to observe.
Ballycastle Community Hall is available to hire for all functions. For all hall or gym bookings contact 086 0667192, 086 8704125 or 086 1584432. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 9am-9pm; Saturday 9am-1pm; and closed on Sundays.
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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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 087 8112163 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.
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.
West Doc has changed it telephone number to 0818 360 000.
Lacken Enterprise Centre, Banagher, is available for rent. Internet Café offer internet access. Lacken Sports and Recreational Centre membership is €20 per month, €50 per 3 months. Contact 089 4281275 for further details.
Keep fit classes are held in Lacken Enterprise Centre on Thursday night at 8pm with Conor Denneny from Ballina Sports Centre. All are welcome.
High noon meet in the Fáilte Room on Monday. The usual bus service operates and to book contact 096 34130.
Bonus ball winner last week was Annmarie Bourke. There are numbers available for bonus ball, and if you are 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 alley way at the side of the centre at anytime.
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 (€5) or delivered (€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 32992/32484.
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The Legion of Mary meet in Cooneal Church every Tuesday at 11 am.
The community text alert scheme is up and running. The procedure is if you notice any suspicious activity, you 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 Sandra or Deirdre at 096 32992 or call to Killala Community Centre and fill up a form.
For any notes or news of interest for Cooneal / Ballysakeery area including pictures, children’s competitions, sports events from schools etc, that you would like to include in the weekly local paper, by post, email, phone, or text to my mobile on 085-1421996. Please send in notes as early in the week as possible. The latest date for all notes is Thursday 10am except on a bank holiday weekend which is one day earlier.
