Local Notes: Fr Brendan launches new book

KNOCKMORE

Cemetery Rosary

The Rosary will be recited in Cloghans Cemetery this Sunday, November 12, at 12 noon.

Table Quiz

Knockmore /Rathduff Ladies Group, in association with Knockmore GAA Club, are holding a fundraising Table Quiz in aid of Mayo Mental Health Association in Knockmore GAA clubrooms on this Friday, November 10, at 9pm. A raffle will be held on the night. Teams of four - €10 per person. Your support will be much appreciated.

Updating Remembrance Book

Rathduff Church is updating its Book of Remembrance.

If you would like your loved ones included, please send their name and the month in which they died by text or WhatsApp to Liz Boland at 086-2431848 as soon as possible.

Knockmore GAA Lotto

There was no winner of the jackpot in the Knockmore GAA Club’s Lotto draw on October 28 last when the numbers drawn were 1, 4, 29 and 36.

Weekly winners were Oisin Corcoran and Alan Duggan. Season ticket winners were Seamus Melvin and Patricia Flynn. Lucky Dip winner was Fiona Hughes.

The next jackpot is €4,200. Your support as always is very much appreciated.

Recent wedding

Congratulations to Shane Reape, son of Josephine and Sean Reape, Rathnaconeen, Knockmore and Michelle Feeney, Dromore West, who were married in Christ the King Church in Knockmore on Friday, October 20. The happy couple are wished every happiness and blessings for their future years together.

Sympathy

We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of the late Paddy Cosgrave, Belass Foxford, in particular to his wife Mary, sister Mary, and brothers Michael and Vincent. Paddy’s death took place recently in Mayo University Hospital.

We also extend our deepest sympathy to the family of the late Seamus Boylan, Station Road, Foxford following his recent sad passing.

May they now rest in peace.

Bereavement Course

A Bereavement Course, presented by Monica Morley, Director of the Knock Shrine Family Centre and Midwest Radio broadcaster, is due to commence this evening, Tuesday, November 7, at 8pm in the Newman Centre in Ballina. The cost is €60 and it will run for the four Tuesdays in November. To book, please phone 096-72066 or email reception@newman.ie.

Knockmore/Rathduff Ladies Group

Knockmore/Rathduff Ladies Group are seeking new members. Meetings are held fortnightly in the centre in Knockmore Their next meeting will be held on Wednesday night, November 14, at 8pm. New members will be most welcome.

Local Text Alert

Now that the evenings are getting darker, please keep an eye out for the vulnerable and those living on their own. Also, all are asked to be extra vigilant and report any unusual sightings or activities in the area. Nothing is too small to report and could be of great help to the Gardaí in curbing crime.

Adoration

Adoration/Holy Hour takes place every Thursday evening in Knockmore Church from 6.30 to 7.30pm. All are welcome to drop in at any time.

Knockmore Bingo

Bingo continues every Monday night at 8.30pm in the Community Hall in Knockmore with valuable prizes to be won every night. Refreshments are served also. It is a lovely night to meet up with neighbours and friends.

Conn Rangers FC Lotto

There was no winner of the jackpot in the Conn Rangers FC Lotto in the draw held on October 23 last. The numbers drawn were 2, 20, 21 and 29.

The weekly winners of €25 were James O’Hora, Gerry Langan, Fergal Breslin, John Breslin, John Slater and Stacey Kelly.

The Lucky Dip winner was Therese Noone.

The next jackpot will be €1,950.

Thank you for your continued support.

Currabaggan NS Lotto

The Halloween draw winners in the Currabaggan NS Online Lotto were Geraldine Glavin, Eoin McLoughlin, Mark Walsh, and Deirdre Blewitt. The numbers drawn were 3, 10, 13 and 20, and there was no jackpot winner. The weekly winner of €25 was James Ryder.

If you would like to join their weekly online lotto, visit www.ourfundraiser.ie. Your support would be much appreciated.

Recent baptism

We welcomed into God’s family Adriana Orla O’Hora, Rathnaconeen and New Zealand. Her parents are Shane and Katie O’Hora and she was baptised recently in St Teresa’s Church, Rathduff. Congratulations to her proud parents and their families.

Fr Brendan’s new book

Congratulations to Fr Brendan Hoban on the recent launch of his new book, Holding Out for a Hero: The Long Wait for Pope Francis.

In his book, Fr Brendan looks back on his 50 years as a priest and looks forward to what the future holds under the leadership of Pope Francis.

BALLYCASTLE

Recent deaths

Sympathy is extended to the brothers, sisters, relatives and friends of John James Hoban, Ratheskin, Kilfian and Suífinn Way, Ballycastle who died recently.

Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of Paddy Tighe, Kilburn, London and late of Rathoonagh, Ballycastle who also died recently.

May they rest in peace.

GAA 50/50 Draw

Congratulations to Jim Breslin, last weekend’s winner (€305) in the Ballycastle GAA Lotto and to the online Bank Holiday Draw winner (€100 voucher) Mary Maughan.

Tickets are now available in John Burke’s, Healy’s Bar, Donnelly’s Village Store, Seaview Lounge, Belderrig Community Centre and online at www.lottoraiser.ie.

Card game

Ballycastle GAA card game on Tuesday nights at 8pm in the clubhouse.

Belderrig Community Centre

A series of Craft Taster Workshops will run in Belderrig Community Centre in November.

The line-up of activities is:

November 13th – Felting with Angelika Dunne; November 20th – Willow Weaving with Tom Delaney; November 27th – Wood Whittling a pen with LMA Designs.

Workshops will run from 6.30 to 8.30pm. Booking is essential. Please ring Maria on 087-1857280 to learn more or book a place.

Community Hall

Ballycastle Community Hall is available to hire for all functions. For all Hall or Gym bookings, please contact 086-0667192, 086-8704125 or 086-1584432.

The Hall is open from Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm; Saturday, 9am to 1pm, and closed on Sundays.

Notes

Any news items for inclusion in Ballycastle Notes in the Western People can be emailed to ballycastle4@hotmail.com by 8pm on Wednesday for inclusion in the following Tuesday’s issue.

LACKEN

Notes

News items can be handed into the Fáilte Room by 10am on Thursday or by phone at 096-34130 or email tithecoistra@gmail.com.

Cemetery Prayers

Rosary and prayers in Rathfran Cemetery on Sunday, November 19, at 2pm.

Exercise classes

Fun Exercise Classes to Music commencing on Tuesday, November 14, from 7.30pm to 8.30pm in Lacken Enterprise Centre for a period of four weeks.

The cost is €24 for four nights. These classes are funded by Mayo Mental Health and facilitated by Pat O’Brien. All abilities catered for. Everyone welcome.

For more information, email lackensportsr@gmail.com or phone Nonie at 087-2330820.

High Noon

High Noon on in the Fáilte Room on Monday. Usual bus service. Contact 096-34130.

Bonus Ball

Bonus Ball winner last week was Niamh Breslin. There are numbers available for the Bonus Ball competition. If interested, contact Leo on 087-9163851.

Community Care

Community Care AGM will take place on Thursday, November 9, at 8pm in Lacken Enterprise Centre. We encourage new members to join.

Community Bus

The Killala Community Bus is available to community groups for all events. Please contact Community Centre at 096-32166 for more information.

St Vincent de Paul

St Vincent de Paul in Ballina is looking for volunteers to assist in its shop in Ballina. Donation sorters, till operators, merchandisers, shop floor assistants and social media assistants are all needed. Contact Peter on 085-8759460 or 096-72905.

Clothes Collection

The clothes collection is still ongoing at the Community Centre and can be left in the alleyway at the side of the centre at anytime.

Defibrillator for the Parish

Defibrillator Contacts for Lacken: Teresa Kelly on 086-6699859, Marie Kelly on 085-2800557, Enda Rooney on 086-3119312, Adrienne Loughney on 087-6464694, Tara Loughney on 086-2099358, Katherine Hickey on 083-4838849, Ann Loughney on 087-6314067, Aine Lavin on 087-1238497, Jackie Jackson on 086-8755957, and Ann Marie Walsh 087-2104367.

Defibrillators are located at the Enterprise Centre, Banagher and the Fáilte Room beside Lacken Church.

BONNICONLON

Bonniconlon Lotto

There was no jackpot winner in the Bonniconlon Lotto on October 28 when the numbers drawn were 2, 13, 24 and 34.

The winners of €40 each were Declan Judge, Shanaghy. (yearly); Laura McShane; Geraldine Murray, Attymass. (yearly); Joe Jordan, Carralavin; Ann-Marie Durcan, Ballina (online).

You can play online at www.bonniconlongaa.com.

Recent baptism

We welcome into God’s family Colman Michael O’Malley and Nathan Joe Gallagher who were baptised in Bonniconlon Church recently.

Sympathy

Sympathy is extended to the families of Mary Irene Murphy (nee Reddiough), formerly of Graffy, who died in Leeds and Michael O’Malley, formerly of Carralavin, who also died in the UK. May their souls rest in peace.

Singing for Pleasure

Singing for Pleasure continues every Monday evening at 10pm in St Joseph’s National School, Bonniconlon. New members welcome.

Parish secretary vacancy

Bonniconlon CE Scheme is currently looking for expressions of interest for the position of Parish Secretary. If interested, please email cebonniconlon@gmail.com.

Handball

Juvenile handball training has returned on Saturdays. If interested in joining, contact John Fox at 086-2507658.