Local Notes: Currabaggan NS pupils make their Confirmation.
6th class pupils from Currabaggan NS who received the Sacrament of Confirmation in Knockmore, pictured with James Feeney, principal, Fr Sean Killeen, Archbishop Francis Duffy, Bishop of Killala, Fr Michael Reilly and Miss Mulvihill.
Knockmore.
Congratulations to the pupils from Currabaggan and Lisaniska NS who received the Sacrament of Confirmation from Archbishop Francis Duffy in Christ the King Church Knockmore on Saturday morning last, February 21.
The following are the pupils from Currabaggan NS who received the sacrament: Amanda Barrett, Det, Aoife Coleman, Ann Kneafsey, Elaine Ferguson, Lauren Walsh, Lily Reape, Mia Coldrick, Sarah Kenny, Barry O'Boyle, Donnacha Ryder, Michael McHale, Noah Fleming, Ronan Molloy, and Ryan Flynn.
A new table tennis club will be formed in Foxford in the coming weeks. Presently they are taking names of interested parties. If you or any family member is interested in getting involved and developing your skills or learning from scratch let them know. Whatsapp name/age to 086 8373646.
Fond memories were recalled and many tributes paid to the late Francis Rutledge, Newtown Cloghans, Knockmore during his con-celebrated Requiem Mass celebrated on Tuesday last, February 24. Francis, late of Newtown, Cloghans, went to his eternal reward in the loving care of the staff in St Agustine's Home Ballina in his 95th year. His remains reposed in McGowans Funeral Home on the Monday evening and his removal took place to St Teresa's Church, Rathduff on the Tuesday morning for his 11am Requiem Mass. There extended family, neighbours and friends gathered to pay their final respects to a much loved member of the community.
During the homily chief celebrant Fr Micheal Comer (family cousin) spoke fondly of his cousin Francis and of the welcome his family household extended them during their annual holidays down the years. He paid tribute to Francis for his services to the local community as postmaster where his kind, helpful and loyal service down the years endeared him to so many. He spoke of the Christian values Francis carried with him through life from the example set him by his parents.
Francis was one of a family of three born to parents John and Elizabeth Rutledge. Sadly the death of his father at an early age left their mother to support their family and run the family farm. While his brother Fr Robert and sister Violet left for London, he stayed on to help run the family farm.
He later became postmaster for the Clogans area where he served for many years together with his wife Claire until his retirement.
Francis was deeply saddened on the death of his wife Claire, his sister Violet and his brother Fr Robert in recent years and their passing left a void in his life that could never be filled. Predeceased by his wife Claire, parents John and Elizabeth, his brother Fr Robert and sister Violet, he is survived by a large circle of cousins, neighbours and friends to whom deepest sympathy is extended. He was laid to rest after Mass in the nearby Cloghans Cemetery. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
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Cooneal.
Bingo is held on Wednesday nights at 8.30pm in Killala Community Centre. There was no jackpot winner on February 25 when the numbers drawn were 1, 15, 16, 22. Consolation prizes went to Marie Sweeney, Barry Murphy and Mary and Luke Clarke. The jackpot this week is €1,250. Tickets are sold locally.
This year’s Ardagh trip is to Donegal will be held from Sunday, June 28, to Wednesday, July 1, (3 night’s DBB). Booking and further details contact Mary Irwin 087 9232327 or Angela McGrath 087 2252849.
A pilgrimage to Medjugorje from September 23 -30, with flights from Knock. Further information from Bernadette Coleman 086 8196653.
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Lacken.
Sympathy is extended to Michael Munnelly, Foghill, and Tommy Munnelly, Doonamoona, on the death of their sister Kitty in England. May she rest in peace.
Lacken NS enrolment is open for 2026/2027. Contact the school for more information on 096 34589 or email lackenns2018@gmail.com.
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Moygownagh.
Carn NS is now accepting enrolment for the school year 2026/2027. For enrolment forms contact the school on 096 31832 or by email: carnns@gmail.com.
Ardagh players present The Sorcerer’s Tale in Ardagh Community Centre on Friday, March 6, and Sunday, March 8, at 8pm.
