Local Notes: Gilmartin children build snowman in Bonniconlon last week.
Imogen, Noah and Caleb Gilmartin, with their snowman in Bonniconlon last week.
The numbers drawn in the lotto, which was held on Saturday, January 3, for a jackpot of €12,200 were 23, 29, 31 and 33. There was no jackpot winner. The €40 winners were; Emmett O’Connor, Carralavin; Sarah Lawrence, Ballina; Mary Gordon, online; Sinead Barrett, Bonniconlon; and Noelle and Holly, Killala. The jackpot in the latest draw held on January 10, was €12,350.
Notices for the parish bulletin can be emailed to cebonniconlon@gmail.com on or before each Wednesday.
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There was no jackpot winner on December 17, when numbers drawn were 7, 16, 23 and 27. €20 winners were Josephine Durcan, Nicola Loughney and Harper and Stephanie. The jackpot on January 7 was €10,750, and the numbers drawn were12, 14, 18 and 29. Consolation prize of €20 went to Evelyn Fleming, Mag Gallagher and Noelle and Holly.
Killala Meals on Wheels service has resumed after the Christmas break. Anyone living alone or convalescing can avail of the service. A dinner and desert can be delivered for just €8 or can be collected in the centre for €7. To arrange delivery contact the community centre at 096 2166.
The death has taken place of Eddie Brennan, Derrens, Ballysakeery. His remains reposed in Lynns funeral Home on Friday, December 26, and he was buried in Leigue cemetery after Mass on Saturday; Anne Regan, Ennaghbeg, Killala reposed in Lynns Funeral Home on Saturday evening, December 27, and was buried in Killala cemetery after Mass on Sunday; Ada Rogers repopsed at her home on Saturday, December 27, and Sunday 28, and was buried in Rathfran cemetery after 1pm Mass on Monday. Ar dheis Dé go bhuill a n-anam.
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Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of Jason Bradley, Sligo who died recently (brother of Simone Barrett, Carrowniskey). May he rest in peace.
Ballycastle Community Hall have a special offer for the month of January: €100 for a year's gym membership. To take advantage of this offer contact 086 8604124, 086 0667192 or 086 8704125 or speak to Samantha in the hall.
Congratulations to the following winners of the GAA awards for 2025: Hall of Fame was presented to Kevin Tomas; Clubperson of the Year was shared by Vincent Tomas and Pat Tighe; Player of the Year went to Fionnan MacConghamhna; and Young Player of the Year was presented to Keith Carden.
Congratulations to Martin McHale, last week's winner of €232 in the GAA 50/50 draw.
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Set dancing classes are held in Moygpwnagh Community Centre on Tuesdays at 8pm, with lessons for beginners from 7.15-8pm. Contact Siobhan on 087 9528524.
25 card game is held in Moygownagh Learning Forum on Friday night at 9pm and all are welcome.
Moygownagh Connect Café/Rambling House supported by the HSC Lottery Fund will be held on Thursday, January 15, with music, song, dance and stories in the company of Antoinette Hoban, Mary Munnelly and Friends at 7.30pm in the Learning Forum. Coming on Thursday, January 29, is local historian and writer Dr Liam Alex Heffron.
The Annual National Pioneer Abstinence Assoc. of the Sacred Heart are holding their supporters draw for pioneers and their friends from January to June 2026. The draw will take place on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, starting on January 21, in St. John’s Rest and Care Centre Knock. Tickets cost €40 for 6 months. Tickets sellers are Maeve Tierney (Crossmolina) and Una Birrane (Moygownagh).
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News items can be handed into the Failte Room by 10am on Thursday or phone 34130 or email tithecoistra@gmail.com.
The community gardening group meet on Tuesday mornings at 11am.
Atlantic Care are urgently looking for caregivers in Killala and surrounding areas. Competitive rates of pay, flexible hours and support network. If you are interested contact Nollag on 094 9014028.
Bonus ball winner last week was Tara Loughney. There are numbers available contact Leo on 087 9163851.
