Local Notes: First Holy Communion Day at Lacken NS
Congratulations to the First Holy Communion Class from Lacken - JJ Lavin, Aleeya O'Donnell, Rebecca Fogarty, Eabha Togher and Rian Munnelly - who are pictured along with their teacher Mrs Raidie Fitzmaurice and Fr Ger Moore.
Crossmolina
There was no winner of Crossmolina Deel Rovers GAA Club Lotto jackpot on Saturday night, May 30, when the numbers drawn were 6, 8, 11 and 32.
Jim and Ann Timoney, Fotish, Crossmolina matched three numbers and they win €150 prize. The draw took place in Maughan's Bar. This week’s jackpot is €6,150.
Many thanks for your continued.
A Mass for Pioneers and friends of the PTAA will be held in Ardagh Church on Friday, June 19. If anyone would like to receive their full Pioneer pin, 10-year pin, 25-year silver pin, 50-year golden pin or 60-year diamond pin, then please contact Maeve Tierney, Crossmolina or Una Birrane, Moygownagh immediately so that pins can be ordered.
Circus Science by the Sea on Tour is coming to Oweninny Wind Farm Visitor Centre this Thursday, June 11, for a day of circus science fun and workshops.
At 11am, watch the hilarious Juanita’s Big Problem circus show. Juanita the clown has been collecting her plastic rubbish for one whole year. Look at the mountain she has! Can you help her reduce it?
The performance is followed by juggling workshops for all abilities.
Science on Stilts will elevate science to new heights with a stilt walker doing small experiments with you from on high.
The day runs from 11am to 2pm and is free for all to join in. Check out www.circus250.org for a full list of all the free fun circus science activities happening this week in Mayo, supported by Research Ireland.
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Moygownagh
Moygownagh Walking Group will meet on Wednesday at 8pm starting from the Community Centre. Please wear high-vis. All members of the community are welcome to come to join the walk.
Connect Café/Rambling House
Paula Naughton will give a talk with the them of 'Our Interconnectedness Our Shared Humanity' at Moygownagh Learning Forum on Thursday, June 18, at 7.30pm.
The event is hosted by the Connect Café with support from HSC Lottery funding.
Come along for an inspiring evening of reflection, connection and conversation on the importance of community and our shared humanity.
The ICA group meet after 11am Mass on Sunday, June 21. Join them for tea and coffee in Moygownagh Community Centre.
Fittest Family Moygownagh was created to honour John Blehin’s memory and the incredible impact he had on the community. Thanks to everyone who took part and to John’s family for being their to join in the fun and present the winners with the memorial shield.
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Ardagh
Ardagh Community Centre was a hub of activity over the June Bank Holiday weekend with approximately 500 people coming through its doors for a variety of activities.
One of the highlights of the weekend was the hosting of the annual memorial charity cycle in memory of Brian Cawley, Patrick McHale and Christine Irwin.
The cycle was undertaken by Lisheen/Cooneal/Crossmolina Cycling Club and attracted cyclists from near and far with the proceeds going to the well deserved recipients - Ardagh Social Services.
Ardagh Community Centre official Dermot O'Boyle, on behalf of the centre's committee, has thanked all the stewards, first responders and all who brought, prepared and served food, particularly Breege whose "boxty" went down a treat with all the competitors and volunteers!
A great social weekend was enjoyed by all.
Other activities held at the centre over the bank holiday weekend included a coffee morning, social dancing and 25 card drive. Well done to all involved.
Ardagh senior footballers had a comfortable 2-12 to 0-7 victory over Islandeady in the Mayo GAA Premier Junior C Championship fixture played in Ardagh last week.
Meanwhile, Ardagh host Breaffy B in the AbbVie Senior League this Friday, June 12, at 7pm and club officers urge their loyal followers to come and support the team.
A note of caution for all users of the splendidly maintained walkway at Ardagh GAA grounds that repair works are currently being carried out on the walkway. Club officers advise users to be extra vigilant when using the facility.
Parishioners, family members and friends are asked to note that the annual day trip to the Fr Peyton Centre, Attymass, will take place on Tuesday June 30. Full details will be announced shortly.
Best wishes are extended to all our secondary school students who are currently sitting their Junior and Leaving Certificate examinations. They are all being remembered at Masses throughout the week in Ardagh Church.
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Killala
There was no jackpot winner in the Community Centre Lotto on May 27th when the numbers drawn were, 7, 17, 24 and 25. Consolation prize winners were Tom Walsh, Tom Lawrence and The Falconer Family.
Last week's jackpot was €1,900. Tickets are sold locally.
There was no jackpot winner either on June 3 when the numbers drawn were 3, 9, 10 and 23. €20 consolation prizes went to Dolly McNulty, Stephenie Fleming and Jackie Farrell.
The jackpot this week is €1,950.
Killala Meals delivery service is available to anyone who needs it. Anyone living alone or convalescing can avail of it. Dinner and dessert delivered for just €8 daily or to suit your needs. It is also available to eat in or collect for €7.
For more information, please contact the Community Centre at 096-32166.
Anyone interested in going to Beginners Irish classes in Killala Community Centre should WhatsApp or text the word 'Irish' to 083-0388467.
A wheelchair accessible, voluntary led, community car service is available in the Killala area for people with no other travel options. Please contact the community centre at 096-32166 for more information or make arrangements.
Congratulations to the 23 children from St Joseph's National School Killala and Templemary School who received their First Holy Communion in Killala Parish Church on May 9th.
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Lacken
News items can be handed into the Fáilte Room by 10am on Thursday or phone 096-34130 or email tithecoistra@gmail.com.
Fr Michael Harrison can be contacted on his mobile phone at 089-4940635 and Killala parish house on 096-32176 or email frmichaelharrison@gmail.com.
The Parish office in Killala will be open on Tuesday (11am to 3pm), Wednesday (10am to 3pm) and Thursday (10am to 1pm). All queries and masses can be booked by either phoning the office on 096 32176 or emailing parishnotes@hotmail.com.
Children's choir practice every Thursday evening at 6.30pm in Lacken Church.
High noon on in the Fáilte Room on Monday. Usual bus service. Contact 096-34130.
There was no winner last week in the Bonus Ball draw. There are numbers available. Contact Leo Loughney at 087-9163851.
