Local Notes: Erris United Awards 2024 was held in The Broadhaven Bay Hotel.
Paddy Ó'hIarbháin, Eimear de Róiste and Fionn Ó'hIarbháin from Scoil Bhreandáin na hEachléíme who took part in the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Wexford and in the Oireachtas na Samhna in Killarney recently. Paddy came second in the U13 singing competition at the Oireachtas and Eimear came 2nd in the storytelling competition. Eimear came 1st in the U9 Irish language singing competition and Fionn came 2nd in the U12 sean nós singing competition at the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann.
The club held its 2024 annual awards in the Broadhaven Bay Hotel on Friday, November 8, and like past years there was a great turn-out. The MC was Des O’Connor and congratulations to all the winners. The club thank all their sponsors and supporters and congratulations to all the winners.
U12 Golden Boot - Conan Cosgrove, U12 Player of the Year - Liam Quinn U13 Golden Boot - Anthony Padden, U13 Player of the year - Sean Monaghan, U13B Golden Boot - Cathal Barrett, U13B Player of the year - Oliver Barrett, U14 Golden boot - Johnny Carey, U14 Player of the year - Padraic Moran, U14B Golden boot - Danny Gaughan, U14B Player of the year - Riann McHale, U15 Golden boot - James McDonnell, U15 Player of the year - Harry Padden, U16 Golden boot - Kyle Healy, U16 Player of the year - Keelan Barrett, U17 Golden boot - Jamie Reilly, U17 Player of the year - John Howard, Masters Golden boot - Mark Gilbert, Masters Player of the year - Henry Gaughan, Junior Young Player of the year - Padraic McCafferty, Junior Golden boot - Dara Padden, Junior Player of the year - Owen McHale.
Recognition Awards for achievements with Mayo. Mayo U13 James McDonnell, Mayo FC U14 Jamie Ruddy, Mayo U16 Jamie Reilly and Mayo Ladies U17 Mallaidh Lavelle.
The Pete Lavelle Memorial Darts event was held recently. A fantastic evening of world class darts was enjoyed by many. Ballyglass RNLI thank the organisers, McGuire’s Valley Inn Bar, the Lavelle family and all who participated and helped to make this a great event. They are both honoured and privileged to be recipients along with Pullathomas Graveyard Committee of this fundraising event. It is a very thoughtful gesture to honour a family member that has passed by hosting an event in their memory. They thank the Lavelle family most sincerely for their generosity to their service. ‘Pete would be very proud to see a service like ours taken care of and especially by having a darts competition. Thank you one and all for making the event so great and long may it continue in this great venue’, said a spokesperson.
The annual Cara Iorrais Christmas Craft Fair will take place on December 8, in the Broadhaven Bay Hotel at 12 noon until 4 pm. A great day to be had, lots of local crafts and gifts and lots of festive cheer. They are now taking bookings for tables, which cost €20 per table. Contact Maureen on 097 20590 or 087 0678630, or email at caraiorrais@gmail.com.
The countdown is on till the Bangor Erris Christmas Fair, which will take place on Sunday, December 8, in the Parish Hall at 12 noon. On the day you can expect a wide range of local goods and stands.
The CLG Cill Chomáin Bord na nÓg presentation takes place on next Saturday, November 23, at 5pm in Healy's Hall, Glenamoy, with presentation of medals and Players of the Year from U6 to U14 boys and girls. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome.
There was no winner of this week’s Kiltane GAA Club weekly lotto jackpot of €15,300 with the two €50 winners being Mary Munnelly, Geesala and Elaine, Sharon and Collette Carey, Glencullen Lower while Bert Flannery, Muinginaune and Anna and Michael Doocey, Bangor both won €25. The two online winners were Elaine Merrigan, Craughwell €50 and Evelyn McGowan €25.
Bingo will continue in the complex Bangor this Tuesday, November 19, at 8pm with a €500 jackpot in 45 calls or less.
At the recent 40th anniversary game held at Carnenash Park funds was raised for the charity ‘As Dara Did’ where a total of €400 was collected. Thank you have been extended to everyone for supporting this cause.
The Glencastle Cemeteries committee will hold their annual general meeting on Wednesday, November 27, in the Castle Inn, Glencastle at 8pm. A full review of the year's activities will take place as well as a discussion of plans for the coming year. Come along and bring a friend. New people are very welcome and encouraged to take part.
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Ballycastle.
Congratulations to Cora Scott, Mobile Hairdresser, on winning Stylist of the Year at the Irish Hair and Beauty Awards recently.
Best wishes to Margaret Burke on her new venture 'Mag's Place' (formerly Mary's Cottage Kitchen). From Friday, November 22, it will open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10am - 4pm serving breakfast from 10am - 12pm and lunch 12pm - 4pm. Tea/coffee and sweet treats are available all day. Eat in or take out.
Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of Agnes Walsh nee Newcombe, formerly of Glenurla, Ballycastle, who died recently in England.
Congratulations to the Stadler family, last week's winners of €212.50, in the GAA 50/50 draw Yoga.
Yoga in Ballycastle Community Hall on Wednesdays at 10.30am. All levels welcome.
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Lacken.
News items can be handed into the Failte Room by 10am on Thursday or phone 34130 or email tithecoistra@gmail.com.
Classes will continue in Lacken Enterprise Centre on Tuesday evenings at 8pm. There are a few spots left on the dance floor so come along and have fun while you get your steps in. €10 pay as you go.
Yoga by Candlelight will take place on Monday, December 2, in Lacken Enterprise Centre at 8pm. The cost is €10 and it is suitable for all abilities with essential oils and refreshments after. All proceeds in aid of Lacken and Ballycastle Community Gardens. Contact Aideen Ryan 086 3815973 to book.
Invitations are on their way for the Christmas Party evening in the Merry Monk on Sunday, December 1. Return the slip with your contribution to Killala PO or your local church by Sunday, November 24.
The bonus ball winner last week was Paudi and Seamus Fogarty. There are numbers available for bonus ball, if interested contact Leo on 087 9163851.
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 Text Alert Scheme is up and running. The procedure is if you notice any suspicious activity you ring the Gardai on 096 20550 and they will decide if it warrants a text being sent to the scheme. If you are not already signed up its not too late, call to the community centre and fill up a form.
