Local Notes from Crossmolina: Playground gets go-ahead and an all-out to parents
Sinéad Walsh, a first year B Ed student, from Lahardane, Co. Mayo was awarded a MIC Elite Sports Scholarship by Mary Immaculate College (MIC) in recognition of her sporting prowess. She is pictured with Professor Niamh Hourigan, Vice-President Academic Affairs at MIC.
There was no winner of Crossmolina Deel-Rovers GAA Club lotto jackpot on Saturday night, September 30, which was held in Cooneys. The numbers drawn were 10, 13, 22 and 24. Three punters matched three numbers Tom McDonnell, Eskeragh, Crossmolina; Michael Griffin, Mullingar; and Jarlath Tolan, Knockleggan, Crossmolina. They won €50 each.
A meeting for those interested in Dads and Lads Gaelic football will take place in Crossmolina GAA meeting room this Wednesday night, October 11, at 8pm. Dads and Lads' is an enjoyable social football outside the traditional competitive structures of the GAA. The emphasis is on the social interaction and enjoyment that only team sports can provide. It’s a bit of a craic, you do not have to have played GAA before. Come along to help out, for the chat or get fit. New faces and non-club members welcome. Contact: Mike Gallagher or any club official.
Crossmolina secured their second win in this county U17 Grading League away to Westport on Sunday week with a final score of Crossmolina 3-15, Westport 2-10. The score does not reflect how closely contested it was for 50 minutes with just two points separating the sides at half time - the visitors 1-7 to 1-5, the goals coming from Kobe McDonald and Killian Conway on the stroke of half time. A string of points from Billy Loftus, Kobe McDonald, and Oisin Deane laid the foundation for this win. Evan Durkan grabbed his sides second goal after seven minutes but two late goals from Oisin Deane and cheeky lob from Sean Og McGuinness over the advancing keeper to close the scoring on a very entertaining free flowing game that had supporters of both sides on tender hooks throughout.
Congratulations to Jordan Flynn on being short listed for a PwC All-Star award. The gala black tie event will be staged in the RDS Dublin on Friday night, November 17.
Crossmolina Community Council hope that you gained something positive from attending the Crossmolina Parent, Guardian and Toddler Group. From feedback of the first year, the needs of the group will not be met entirely by the staff of the community council. The community council will continue to provide facilities but content, classes and activities will need to be led by the parents and guardians. With this in mind, all interested parents and guardians are invited to attend a meeting to decide a way forward.
The meeting will take place in the Conference Room, Enterprise Centre , Mullinmore Street, on Wednesday, October 11, at 8pm. The community nurse will be in attendance.
Coffee Day/Home Baking sale
The hospice committee thank everyone who helped with the Coffee Day/Home Baking Sale which raised €1,406, and those who donated for making this such a great success.
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Knockmore/Rathduff Ladies Group are seeking new members. Meetings are held fortnightly in the centre and the next meeting is Wednesday, October 18, at 8pm.
Despite the wet season there was an abundance of produce on display at the altar in both churches for last weekend’s Harvest Thanksgiving Mass. The locally grown produce which included fruit, vegetables, wood, turf, flowers and sheaf of corn was blessed by Fr Michael Reilly. He extended a sincere thanks to the children, parents, farmers who gifted the produce and to the Parish Council and members of the Legion of Mary for organising same, and to all who helped out in many ways to make the ceremony so special.
The next Toastmasters Club meeting takes place this Thursday evening, October 12, at 7.45pm in the Great National Hotel, Ballina. If you feel anxious speaking in public Toastmasters can help you to take your first steps to find your voice.
The Councillors from the Ballina Municipal District have agreed to approve part 8 planning for a new playground to include landscaping, drainage, boundary treatment and civil works at Knockmore GAA grounds. Local Councillor Seamus Weir proposed that the councillors approve the project and described it as a positive addition for the Knockmore area while also thanking Knockmore GAA Club for allowing the Council to use their grounds as it is a secure area with an entrance’second to none’.
The numbers drawn on September 18 were; 4, 10, 13, 18. Weekly winners of €20 were Kevin Heffernan, S Keavney, Joe Faughnan, Teresa Brogan, Brian Gaughan, Ava and Zoe Butler. Lucky dip winner Ian Canavan. The numbers drawn on September 25, were 21, 27, 30 and 31. €20 weekly winners were Dinny Coleman, Kitty Ferguson, Lauren Rice, Kathleen Langan, Trish Battle,and Brendan Forde. Lucky dip winner Mark McHale. Next jackpot €4,950.
The death has taken place at her residence in her 98th year of Maureen Bourke (nee Gaughan), Cuingbeg, Pontoon and late of Summerhill, Foxford. Maureen was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, neighbour and friend and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Her remains reposed at Clarkes Funeral Home on Sunday evening October 1, with her 11am Requiem Mass celebrated on the Monday where a large number of family, relative and friends gathered to bid a final farewell to Maureen. She was laid to rest afterwards in Craggagh cemetery.
Maureen was pre-deceased by her husband Tom and grandsons Thomas and Darragh and was the last remaining member of her family. She is survived by her beloved daughters Mary and Ann and her sons Pat, Eddie, Thomas and Martin, daughter-in-law, her nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives neighbours and friends to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. May she now rest in peace.
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The numbers drawn on October 1, were 8, 11, 12, 23. €40 prize winners were as follows: Melissa Walsh, Carralavin; Michelle Dunne; Derek Beckett, Carra. (online); Lara Granahan, Rathreedane (online) and Raymond Gallagher, Carralavin. (online). Play on line: Visit www.bonniconlongaa.com.
Your Prayers are requested for the happy repose of the soul of Alan Ickringill, Keighley, Yorkshire. UK, husband of Margaret Igoe, Chaffhill, Bonniconlon who was laid to rest this weekend. May his soul rest in peace.
Bonniconlon CE Scheme are currently looking for expressions of interest for the position of parish secretary. If interested email cebonniconlon@gmail.com.
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Ardagh Foroige Club are seeking leaders/volunteers to help with their activities. The club does exceptional work each week helping so many of our young people with a wide range of life skills and activities. Full training and support is available and new recruits will become part of an existing team of foroige leaders and volunteers. The club activities would consist of approximately 90 minutes per week over the school term of 33 weeks. Garda vetting with two references is mandatory and assistance will be given. So any parent/guardian, past members aged from 18 upwards, who would like to become involved may contact any of the existing team of leaders.
There was no outright winner of Ardagh GAA Club's monthly lotto draw held last Sunday. Numbers drawn were 3,15,11,1. The lucky €50 winners were Cora Herbert and Michael McAndew (online winner). The next draw will take place on Sunday, October 29
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Yoga is underway for 6 weeks on Wednesday mornings at 10.30am. and will continue until November 8. There was a great turnout last week. For more details contact Aideen on 086 3815973.
The Rambling House is up and running in Moygownagh Community Centre on Thursday evenings at 7.30pm with music, song cards, chat, tea and refreshments.
St. Brigid’s LGFA is 25 years in existence and to mark the occasion a celebratory dinner dance will be held on October 28, in the Dolphin Crossmolina. Tickets costs €30 each.
A big thank you to everyone who donated or helped out in any way at the local Hospice Coffee Morning recently.
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Bonus ball winner last week was Conor Rooney.
The organisers thank the community and neighbouring parishes in helping to make the tractor run a success. Funds raised will give a huge boost to the Lacken Sensory Garden project which is well under way.
The 96th anniversary Mass will take place in Lacken Church on Tuesday, October 10, at 7 30pm.
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Ballycastle GAA 25 Card Drive in Ballycastle Community Hall on Sunday, November 5, with €1400 in Prizes. Ladies prize and Buyer’s prize.
Ballycastle Scary Halloween Walk on Monday, October 30, at 7pm. Starting at Ballycastle Resource Centre and finishing at Ballycastle Hall.
Tickets are on sale for Barn Dance 2023 in Ballycastle Community Hall on Saturday, October 14, at 8pm. Tickets are €20 per person with live music by The Paul Kelly Band and Sweeney Macs.
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